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JUNE STUDIO REPORT Alice Cooper at CRC with Ian Scott and Connor Boyle W e learned at presstime RANGER STUDIOS co-owner Mike Jones passed away in early May. Jones, was one of the "nice guys" of the Chicago music business. IE sends its condo- lences to Mike's extended family. We'll have more info in next month's IE. At RAXTRAX, Chicago producer/engi- neer Jason Schmidt was back in Studio A, working with group Nishma. Talented vocalist/songwriter Kenya McGuire Johnson was also tracking in Studio A. At GRAVITY RECORDING Australian electronic boffins, Patches Paradise new song "Fever" was mixed by Dan Farnsworth, mastered by Doug McBride. Brandon Thomas and Leslie Michael of YBSNRA were at DON GRIFFIN MIXING and MASTERING with Don Griffin. Irish alt-rocker Hozier tracked at CHICAGO RECORDING COMPANY in Studio 5. CRC's Jim Caroll was on the ses- sion with him. CRC's Ian Scott and Connor Boyle proved that they were indeed "wor- thy" to be recording the incredible Alice Cooper in Studio 6. 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. Deadline is June 15 for July issue. PERFORMING THE MUSIC OF: JOURNEY, BOSTON, STYX, VAN HALEN, BON JOVI, DEF LEPPARD, AEROSMITH AND MORE... "Voted Best Classic Rock Band In A Local Reader's Poll - 4 years in row" Saturday, June 2 • 4-5:30 pm GILBERTS COMMUNITY DAYS 195 Jackson • Gilberts, IL 60136 Saturday, June 16 • 9:30-midnight! MINOOKA SUMMERFEST Wabena Ave & Mondamin St • Mino oka Friday, June 29th • 9-midnight CUBE AT RIVERS CASINO Devon & River • Des Plaines • 847-795-0777 Saturday, June 30 • 9:15-11:45PM ARLINGTON HEIGHTS FRONTIER DAYS Recreation Park • 500 East Minor Street Tuesday, July 3 • 7:30-11:00 pm BEECHER 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL Firemans Park 675 Penfield • Beecher, IL Wednesday, June 20 • 7:30-9:30 pm BENSENVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK Towne Center Park • 12 South Center Wednesday, July 4 • 7:30-9:30pm BOLINGBROOK ALL AMERICAN CELEBRATION Bolingbrook Golf Club • 2001 Rodeo Drive Saturday, June 23 • 9-11 pm WAUCONDA FEST 600 North Main St • Wauconda, IL Friday, July 6 • 7:00-9:00 pm BROOKFIELD ZOO SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT 31st St & 1st Ave • Brookfield Friday, June 15 • 10:00-Midnight SAINT BARBARA CARNIVAL 2859 South Throop St • Chicago FOR BOOKING INFO: VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.ARRAWEB.COM OR FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ARRA june 2 018 illinoisentertainer.com 53