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OCTOBER STUDIO REPORT Don Griffin and Hector Perez at Studio VMR's new location A t GRAVITY STUDIOS in Chicago progressive/melodic rock and metal band Ironfinger recorded new tracks for an album with owner/engi- neer Doug McBride. At BENNET ROAD STUDIOS in Elk Grove, "the Queen, the original blonde bombshell," and newly inducted Chicago Blues Hall of Fame artist Hollee Thee Maxwell recorded new songs. Acclaimed guitarist and producer Don Griffin has recorded and produced in some of the finest rooms in the country including Record Plant in Sausalito, Chicago Recording Company, Trax Studios in Chicago, and Cotton Row in Memphis. DON GRIFFIN MASTERING AND MIXING just moved to his new loca- tion at 1100 West Cermak Chicago, bring- ing 33 years of professional playing, recording and his BA degree in music His studio has a history of hosting a diverse cliental including rock, rap, gospel, coun- try, and blues artists. Recent clients include Studebaker John, Rockin Billy, Gospel Chi-lites, Dave Thompson, Oscar Coleman, Sonny Burgess, Locke, and Hector Perez. Call 312-286-5018 to book studio time and visit studiovmr.com. Hey Studiophiler: To get your studio or band listed in Studiophile, just email your stu- dio/recording info to service@illinoisenter- tainer.com, subject line: Studiophile. Deadline is October 15 for the Nov. issue. october 2 017 illinoisentertainer.com 53