With my prior band I spent several nights playing the ballroom stage at the Agora, and I took in some great ska shows and The Black Keys in the theater. It is a really cool rock venue even thought it is a bit run down.
Metrosync was my first time in a studio (Charlie's too I think). We recorded a song there after getting to the finals at the High School Rockoff. Not the greatest cut, but it was a blast. Charlie laid down some killer arena drums almost knocking over a couple overhead mics, and then added some of the fun guitar sounds he is more known for. I remember the engineer telling us how rappers would call asking "y'all make beats?" Some great memories at 5000 Euclid Avenue.
Oh holy ****. :( I can't even begin to tell you the awesomeness that I've experienced at the Agora.
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This is sad news! Good times recording at Metrosync! That was the site of my first and second recording sessions. Thanks Neil for reminding me of when I almost knocked over the overheads! I think I hit some of the rack mics a few times! ;o)
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It is sad news! I heard about it last week too. I recorded bits of Face with a View there - the drums exclusively. And the Agora - I saw Weird Al, Willie Nelson, Phantom Planet, Foo Fighters - much goodness. I remember during the Willie show the Exit sign randomly fell off the wall.
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