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APRIL STUDIO REPORT Ted Aliota at Ranger Studios t RANGER STUDIOS in Franklin Park, The Cave Dwellers with Ted Aliotta ran-through their live show on the showcase stage. Christian Rockers Ignescent, featuring Jennifer Benson also ran their full live show in the showcase stage. Local rockers 10-96 locked out a rehearsal room at Ranger as well, working on new material for their live show. Songwriter/Producer “J” workedwith Justin LeBreck last month at WAYSOUND RECORDING to complete 4 songs for the upcoming EP, The Elevate Project. The first single, “Yellow Bird” dropped last fall. The A line-up for the sessions included Tyler Ommen, Nathan Staley, Kelvin “kl” Levels, Steve Sawyer, Aaron Netsell, Phil Brooks, John & Christine Tuck, Dana Legg, Gary Parker, Kristina Hemphill, and Suzy Schwartz. Mastering was com- pleted with Doug McBride at GRAVITY STUDIOS. At RAX TRAX, Kid Hartha worked on new mixes with producer/ engineer Andy Shoemaker. Hey Studiophiler: To get your studio or band listed in "Studiophile," just email your studio/recording info to service@illinoisen- tertainer.com, subject line: Studiophile. ty products with a view to great design, functionality and reliability, making the lives of musicians easier, and better. Just like us. Therefore, we simply consider D&A Guitar Gear the perfect match for distributing our products in America”. Barry Mitchell, President of D&A Guitar Gear also added that "Lunastone Pedals offer musicians an impressive range of inspiring tone, built by an incred- ible team of passionate guitar players who are committed to delivering great prod- ucts. We are thrilled to be distributing Lunastone Pedals in the U.S., and are look- ing forward to getting Lunastone Pedals into the hands of our retail partners to help introduce Lunastone’s exciting range of products to their customers." Chicago area musicicans can find local dealers at www.lunastonepedals.com Lunastone Pedals News and Notes Downers Grove's Tobias Music (5013 Fairview Avenue, at the Fairview Metra stop) continues to showcase some enjoy- ably eclectic bookings in their showcase room. Located next door the retail store, this month's featured show (Friday, April 6th) showcases Austin-base producer and singer/songwriter Gurf Morlix, perform- ing his new music. Visit TobiasMusic.com for details and ticket information. Space is limited. At press time Tobias also added a workshop with Ameranouche on April 14. april 2 018 illinoisentertainer.com 53