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WILLIAM MCREA OF NORTHERN IRELAND VISITS SON SOUND STUDIOS

Bessemer City, NC (Son Sound Studios, Inc.) Rev William McRea, of Northern Ireland was recently state-side completing his brand new recording project. The production team of Chris Roberts and Scott Whitener along with the musicianship of David Johnson, Richard Putnam, Mark Fain and Donnie Marshall made this recording project one of the best we have produced for Rev. McRea.
 
Stay tuned for more details regarding this recording and visit daybreakrecordings.com  for more information on William McRea.
 
For more information on Son Sound Studios and all our services visit www.sonsoundstudios.com .

ROOT 66 Returns To Son Sound Studios For Sophomore New West Records Release

Gaston County, NC — Root 66 was currently in the studio working on their sophomore New West Records release. Holly, Stephen and Brian have chosen 10 selections written by award-winning songwriters such as Tony Wood and Jay Demarcus among others. The record will be produced by Blanton, Robertson and Porter with the help of Son Sound Studios head engineer, Ritchie Robinson. The recording is set to release in 2012.

“The songs included on this new album were carefully chosen and recorded to fit the incredibly talented group and their individual personalities. We believe they will grab listeners with their tight harmonies and inspirational lyrics. As I’m listening, I am challenged by the lyrics and inspired by their purpose!” stated New West A&R Director, Scott Whitener.

Root 66 members all have accomplished musical careers and the ministry has been in existence since 2009. Holly Robinson-Blanton has a long gospel music heritage singing as both a solo artist and with the trio 3 For 1 alongside Stephen Robertson. As Root 66, they are joined by their long time friend, Brian Porter to present an inspirational country program with full hearts of praise to the only One worthy, Jesus Christ the Son of God.

SON SOUND/NEW WEST SIGNS THE FAR CITY BOYS

BESSEMER CITY, NC., Jan. 29th – Son Sound Studios, Inc./New West Records today announces the signing of an exclusive agreement with the recently dove award nominees, The Far City Boys. Their very anticipated first New West release is scheduled to begin tracking in February.
The Far City Boys have been sharing their God-given talents for playing gospel and bluegrass music with audiences for over 15 years. The band started in 1995, and in 1997 they were invited to compete in the North Carolina Folk Festival band competition at the Asheville Civic Center, where they won first place. For the Far City Boys, there is no greater joy than spreading the good news of Jesus Christ through song. As Mike Riddle of the Primitive Quartet says, “Great singing, great selection of songs, and most of all the sweet Holy Spirit shines through on every song.”

“We are thrilled and humbled to be working with The Far City Boys. This band has some real talent and we are beyond excited about the upcoming recording!”, says Holly Robinson-Blanton of Son Sound.
The band consists of Kevin Street (guitar /vocals), his father, Mike Street (bass/vocals), Barron Rogers (mandolin/vocals), Roger Holland (banjo/vocals) and Josh Greene (fiddle). For more information on The Far City Boys visit their home on the web at www.farcityboysonline.com. For information on Son Sound Studios, New West Records and any of their artists and services visit www.sonsoundstudios.com.

New Grace Quartet in the Studio

(Bessemer City, NC) Son Sound Studios announces a new recording agreement with New Grace Quartet of Trinity, NC. New Grace is a new Southern Gospel ministry featuring Curtis Small-Bass, Allen Mays-Tenor, Steven Dixon-Lead, Billy Ayers-Baritone and Jacob Wood-Baritone. The quintet has been ministering in churches throughout North Carolina over the past year. Staff producers began recording tracks back in September which featured a brand new original song penned by none other than Rodney Griffin. The guys completed vocals mid November with producer, Scott Whitener, former lead singer for the legendary Singing Americans. Son Sound and New Grace are excited about the debut, yet to be titled project that will be released the beginning of 2011. You can find out more information about New Grace Quartet and the anticipated release date by going to www.newgracequartet.com. For more information of Son Sound Studios and all their recording services visit www.sonsoundstudios.com
 
Pictured Left to Right: Allen Ayers, Steven Dixon, Billy Ayers, Jacob Wood, Curtis Small and Scott Whitener.

SON SOUND STUDIOS AND DISNEY XD COLLABORATE

(Bessemer City, NC) – Son Sound Studios, Inc. recently had the opportunity to work on an upcoming Disney Production. Geno Segers, of Disney XD’s “Pair of Kings” recently visited our studios to record for 3 upcoming episodes. Segers takes on the role of Mason, the intimidating guard and superstitious Royal Advisor whose main priority above protecting the “kings” is protecting his daughter Mikayla, in the comedy series. Catch “Pair of Kings” on Disney XD every Wednesday at 8/7c. For more information about the Disney XD Production, “Pair of Kings” visit http://disney.go.com/xd/pairofkings/ and for more information on Son Sound Studios, Inc. and their services visit http://www.sonsoundstudios.com or call (704) 868-4807.