4th STREET RECORDING PRESENTS
4th STREET RECORDING PRESENTS
The legendary 4th Street Recording invites you to celebrate their 35th year down the street from Harvelle’s in Santa Monica with the next installation of their Client Showcase Series. This one special night of Rock n Roll the way it was meant to be played, three acts with perfect hooks, screaming guitars fronted bt three incredibly charismatic songwriters who can sing their asses off!
FEATURING:
GRACE SLOERO (8:30 PM)
ZAK DANIELS and the LA VIPERS (9:30 PM)
THE COCKS (10:30 PM)
4th Street History:
In its first incarnation, this studio was called Sound Solutions, built in 1978 by David Epstein with loving attention to detail and sound design features for a world where music was made without computers. The walls and floor of the tracking room are floating in sand, the ceiling is a big rolling wave, and the place is encased in natural wood panels alternating with bass traps so that there are no parallel surfaces. The studio’s client list included Little Richard, Stanley Clarke, George Clinton, and the Beach Boys, who recorded “Kokomo” here.
In 1989, Kathleen Wirt and a partner bought the studio and renamed it 4th Street Recording. “I’ve recorded in studios all over the world,” said Gary Myrick, an early client, “and I am sick of studios that feel like doctor’s offices, bus stations, or spaceships.” Kathleen agreed and put velvet on the control room walls, then began replacing the utilitarian furniture with antiques and custom designed pieces. Artists loved the cozy vibe, saying it made them feel comfortable and creative.
Through tireless scouting and some well-placed spec deals, over 40 bands scored record deals out of the studio, and major careers were launched, including Fiona Apple, Incubus, Hoobastank, and The Neighbourhood.
Kathleen became the sole owner in 2001 and began assembling the team of gifted young engineers and producers who comprise the 4th Street family today. In 2013, producer Sejo Navajas rewired the control room and installed his 1973 3224 API console. We’ve added modern essentials like Pro Tools and an Avion headphone system, but if you didn’t see the computer screen, you might think you had stepped back into 1978. It’s our “pirate spaceship,” and there are very few studios like it left.
ZAK DANIELS and the L. A. VIPERS
If you recognize this name, then you know this is a rare performance that you don’t want to miss.
The band’s first CD scored two Top-40 singles for a total of 39 weeks on the charts. “Sky-Boy" (The first single from their debut album) 21 weeks on AC Top 40 Chart “Tombstone Hat" (The second single from the album) 18 weeks on AC Top 40 Chart “Zak Daniels plays straight ahead, in your face, kick-ass Rock and Roll... the way our listeners like it.” SYLVIA BENJAMIN - Program Director - KSFX
"If Rock n Roll is like sex (and it often is), then [this band is] like a multiple orgasm. Gerald Laurence The G Man -Music Express - ( Times Examiner Group )
Zak says "Besides the passion and love we have for intelligent lyrics combined with high energy rock, it was the lure of sleazy motel rooms and a continental breakfast that inspired us to become and continue being musicians. (Okay, we like playing music too.) After two albums, two Top-40 singles, a solo album, two national tours, songs placed in movies and TV shows, guess what? I’m still flying below the radar!”
THE COCKS
GRACE SOLERO
GRACE SOLERO
Grace Solero is a true one-of-a-kind artist who’s hard to pigeonhole. She possesses a visceral voice of astounding range and a powerful stage presence that points to dance, theatre acting and gymnastics training. She conveys deep emotions, darkness and light combined, revealing a songcraft that shies away from the ordinary, spanning with ease from hard rock to folk.
BAND
In the group she lends her name to, her star quality is matched by that of California-born, London-based lead guitarist, singer/songwriter Dan Beaulaurier, whose style displays a rare mix of technical mastery and real soul. The versatile Bjorn Zetterlund on bass and multi instrumentalist Dave Guy on drums/percussion complete the band.
Doors open at 8 PM. Show starts at 8:30PM.
Online ticket sales end at 7 PM, tics available at the door after 8 PM.
2 drink minimum.
8:30 PM - GRACE SOLERO
9:30 PM - ZAK DANIELS and the LA VIPERS
10:30 - THE COCKS
The legendary 4th Street Recording invites you to celebrate their 35th year down the street from Harvelle’s in Santa Monica with the next installation of their Client Showcase Series. This one special night of Rock n Roll the way it was meant to be played, three acts with perfect hooks, screaming guitars fronted bt three incredibly charismatic songwriters who can sing their asses off!
FEATURING:
GRACE SLOERO (8:30 PM)
ZAK DANIELS and the LA VIPERS (9:30 PM)
THE COCKS (10:30 PM)
4th Street History:
In its first incarnation, this studio was called Sound Solutions, built in 1978 by David Epstein with loving attention to detail and sound design features for a world where music was made without computers. The walls and floor of the tracking room are floating in sand, the ceiling is a big rolling wave, and the place is encased in natural wood panels alternating with bass traps so that there are no parallel surfaces. The studio’s client list included Little Richard, Stanley Clarke, George Clinton, and the Beach Boys, who recorded “Kokomo” here.
In 1989, Kathleen Wirt and a partner bought the studio and renamed it 4th Street Recording. “I’ve recorded in studios all over the world,” said Gary Myrick, an early client, “and I am sick of studios that feel like doctor’s offices, bus stations, or spaceships.” Kathleen agreed and put velvet on the control room walls, then began replacing the utilitarian furniture with antiques and custom designed pieces. Artists loved the cozy vibe, saying it made them feel comfortable and creative.
Through tireless scouting and some well-placed spec deals, over 40 bands scored record deals out of the studio, and major careers were launched, including Fiona Apple, Incubus, Hoobastank, and The Neighbourhood.
Kathleen became the sole owner in 2001 and began assembling the team of gifted young engineers and producers who comprise the 4th Street family today. In 2013, producer Sejo Navajas rewired the control room and installed his 1973 3224 API console. We’ve added modern essentials like Pro Tools and an Avion headphone system, but if you didn’t see the computer screen, you might think you had stepped back into 1978. It’s our “pirate spaceship,” and there are very few studios like it left.