Treelady Mastering Client #1 on Sirius

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Treelady Mastering Client the Sugar Free Allstars hit the #1 position on Sirius SatelliteRadio's Kids Place Live channel for the second week in a row. The band's hit song, 'Bathtub Boy' has been on the charts for over 3 months, receiving as many as 8 plays per day. The Sugar Free Allstars all-children's CD, Dos Ninos, was recorded in 2007 at Bell Labs Studios in Norman, OK. But with constant touring, the CD began to pick up momentum the following year.

The Sugar Free Allstars

About the Sugar Free Allstars Imagine that Deep Purple and Sly and the Family Stone had a love child that grew up in New Orleans listening to Ray Charles, Black Sabbath and Booker T. That love child would be the Sugar Free Allstars . Due to their various musical influences and unusual instrumentation, this funky organ/drum duo is tricky to classify. The music is a unique blend of New Orleans funk, Memphis soul and Hammond organ-drenched gospel all wrapped up in a rock and roll package. Add to the mix a touch of pop songwriting sensibilities and a high-energy live show and you've got the Sugar Free Allstars. Sugar Free Allstars have hit the road hard and are expanding their fan base with every show. Calling Oklahoma City home, the band frequents the Central states including the Rocky Mountains. Music from Sugar Free Allstars' second and third studio releases, Dos Machos and Return of Dos Machos , has appeared in episodes of PBS' "Roadtrip Nation" and both albums have spent time on the Jambands.com top 30 radio charts. SFA's most recent release and first kid's album, Dos Ninos , has received favorable reviews by national children's music reviewers such as Warren Truitt of the New York Public Library, Stefan Shepherd of "Zooglobble", and Fred Koch of "Chicago Parent" magazine. The album has also made it into Fids and Kamily's top 15 "Best Music of 2007 for Kids and Families" awards list.

Dressy Bessy masters new CD at Treelady Studios

Colorado indie rock band Dressy Bessy mastered their new CD, entitled 'HOLLERandSTOMP' at Treelady Studios with chief mastering engineer Garrett Haines. The band recently finished mixing with Trent Bell, of Bell Labs Studios in Norman, OK. Dressy Bessy is headed by front woman Tammy Ealom and guitarist John Hill (who also plays with The Apples in Stereo). Dressy Bessy plans a North American tour to support the CD. In addition to an appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brian, Dressy Bessy made a national splash when two of their songs "If You Should Try to Kiss Her" and "Just Like Henry" were featured in the 1999 indie film But I'm A Cheerleader.

HOLLERandSTOMP is presented by Transdreamer Records, and hits stores on September 16, 2008.

Treelady Scores 2 Ballot Entries for 51st Grammy Awards

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Two Treelady Studios clients have made it to the Grammy ballot rounds. In the CONTEMPORARY BLUES Category for Best Album is Watermelon Slim and the Workers 2008 CD 'No Paid Holidays,' which was mastered by Garrett Haines at Treelady Studios from tracks recorded and mixed by Trent Bell at Bell Labs Studios in Norman, OK. Also on the Ballot for BEST NEW ARTIST is Pittsburgh's own Wiz Khalifa, who mastered his debut CD 'Show And Prove' at Treelady Studios.

Treelady Mastering Takes Delivery of Neve Masterpiece

Treelady Mastering recently took delivery of a Masterpiece Analog Mastering System, a world-class device that evolved from the concept by Billy Stull to the design by Mr. Rupert Neve. Produced by Legendary Audio, the masterpiece reflects Mr. Neve's most refined designs in the realms of equalization, compression, transformers, filters, and many other areas. Special features include genuine 1073 transformers, a miniature 2-track tape record/play head system, and transformers from the legendary George Martin Air Montserrat console. With only about 40 units installed world-wide, having a Masterpiece is truly a crown jewel in any mastering rig.

Treelady Mastering Client in Billboard Top 10

Northern Blues Recording Artists Watermelon Slim and the Workers' new CD, THE WHEELMAN, has been in Billboard Music's TOP TEN Blues CDs for two weeks running. The CD, which was recorded and mixed at Bell Labs Recording Studio by Trent Bell (Flaming Lips, Starlight Mints, Chainsaw Kittens, Stardeath and the White Dwarf), was mastered at Treelady Studios by Chief Mastering Engineer Garrett Haines.

Treelady Mastering Earns Two Grammy Ballot Entries

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Two Treelady Mastering clients will be on the ballot for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. In the category for Best Contemporary Blues Album is Watermelon Slim and the Worker's release 'The Wheelman.' (Northern Blues Records) Meanwhile, the Norman Oklahoma-based blues rock group The Rounders earned Grammy ballot consideration for Best New Artist with the release of their CD, 'Wish I Had You'. (Blind Pig Records). Both CDs were recorded and mixed by Trent Bell (Chainsaw Kittens, Flaming Lips, Starlight Mints), owner of Bell Labs Studios in Norman, OK.

Treelady Mastering Client Charts on Rolling Stone’s College Top Ten

The Starlight Mint's new release, Drowatown, has been noticed by College Radio across the U.S. Accordingly, Rolling Stone Magazine listed the new CD in its College Radio Top Ten Albums for the week ending June 15, 2006. According to CMJ Networks, Inc, Drowatown ranked at number 8. The CD, which is the Starlight Mints debut release on Seattle-based Barsuk Records, was mastered at Treelady Studios by Chief Mastering Engineer Garrett Haines, and features the single, "Inside of Me."

Haines Leads Mastering Panel at Tape Op Convention

Treelady Studios' Chief Mastering Engineer Garrett Haines will moderate the Mastering Panel at this year's Tape Op Convention.  Due to events dealing with Hurricane Katrina, this year's events will be held at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort outside of Tucson, Arizona. On Mr. Haines' panel will be leading mastering engineers such as Chris Athens of Sterling Sound, Mark Christensen of Engine Room Mastering, Jen Munson of NPR/dB Plus,  and Jeff Carroll of Bluefield Mastering.

Topics will include preparing your mixes for mastering, mastering gear, tips and tricks, 5.1 surround, and much more.

Haines Moderates Pre-Mastering Panel at Tape Op Con

Treelady Owner Garrett Haines moderated a panel at the 4th Annual Tape Op Conference in New Orleans. In Preparing Your Mixes for Mastering, Haines and company guided the audience through tips and hints for helping get ready for mastering. Also appearing on the panel are top-name mastering engineers such as Trevor Sadler, Sarah Register, Jeff Lipton, and Joe Lambert. For more information please visit www.tapeop.com

Haines Named Recording Tips Editor at Tape Op

Treelady Owner and Chief Mastering Engineer Garrett Haines has been named Recording Tips Editor at Tape Op Magazine. Tape Op, which has over 35,000 readers in North America recently expanded its editorial board to include Andy Hong as Gear Reviews Editor. Haines and Hong report to Editor-in-Chief Larry Crane and Publisher John Baccigaluppi. For more information, please check out the Tape Op Website

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