Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Great photos of Spanky and our Gang at Eclipse and Tradewinds!

Everyone at Eclipse would like to thank all the supporters, contributors and participants of this years charity Christmas CD. We would also like to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

Below you will find photos of the Christmas Jam held in the studio last week!

Spanky and our gang at Eclipse Recording Company(above) Jim Carrick

Spanky and our gang at Eclipse Recording Company(above) Jim Stafford on Bass, Karen Dumont, Elaine “Spanky” McFarlane, Ben Rowan and Jim Carrick (bending over with guitar)

Spanky and our gang at Eclipse Recording Company(above) Elaine “Spanky” McFarlane, Jim Carrick and Karen Dumont

Pops at Eclipse Recording Company(above) “Pops” on Drums

Elaine "Spanky" McFarlane at Eclipse Recording Company(above) Elaine “Spanky” McFarlane singing “Motherless Child” by Ritchie Havens.

Spanky and our gang also performed their semi-annual concert at Tradewinds.

Spanky and our gang at TradewindsSpanky and our gang at Tradewinds (above)

Spanky and our gang at TradewindsFollow the Eclipse blog for more information on their next concert!

Spanky and our Gang at Tradewinds in St. Augustine from Eclipse Recording COmpanyFor more information on Spanky and our Gang please visit the link below!

http://spankyandourgang.com/

Bernie “Son” Powers recorded some songs for his new album, “Wide Asleep” in the studio today

Jim Stafford and Bernie "Son" Powers at Eclipse Recording CompanyCheck back for updates on his new CD!

You can purchase Bernie’s latest CD, “Install Me” below:

Click HERE to buy CD!

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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Gift Giving: Thinking outside of the Box!

Everyone at Eclipse would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Elizabeth Carter (below) recorded a few songs as a Christmas gift for her parents. She got the idea to come to Eclipse and record from her friend Joanne Summers (featured in an earlier blog).

Elizabeth Carter at Eclipse Recording Company

Elizabeth took voice lessons at 16 and is now taking Fiddle lesson’s at Grandpa’s Music.

Eclipse Recording ArtistChris Kastle (above and below) a historian for the St. Augustine Lighthouse, recorded some original songs for the Will McLean songwriting competition.

Eclipse Recording Artist

Time is running out to purchase your copy of the “Christmas in St. Augustine-2009, Filling Empty Stockings with Love” charity CD. It is available for a limited time at these fine locations below. Get your copy today!

"Christmas in St. Augustine-2009, Filling Empty Stockings with Love" charity Christmas CD

  • Coffee Creations, (200 cbl Dr. Ste 103)
  • St. George Dinnerware, St. George St.
  • Johnny’s Guitar Shop, State Road 16
  • Music Matters, 196 St. Rd. 312, 904-824-5740
  • the St. Augustine Record, One News Place St. Augustine FL 32086
  • Simple Gestures, 4 White St E, St Augustine, FL 32080, 904-827-9997
  • Grampa’s Music, 804 Anastasia Blvd, 904-819-5797
  • Sea Bridge Landing Antiques, 912 Anastasia Blvd.
  • Chili’s St. Augustine, 215 St. Rd. 312, 904-824-2216
  • Eclipse Recording Company, 2155 Old Moultrie Rd. Suite 108, 904-794-1872 or online atEclipseRecording.Com

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

John Byner in the studio today!

John Byner (shown below in the Eclipse voice-over room) recorded 5 voices for an upcoming animated film called “Woodstock Manor”

John Byner at Eclipse Recording Company with Jim StaffordYou may know John from his many television appearances such as on The Ed Sullivan Show or the many movies he has been in including, “What’s Up Doc.”

Check out his website below where you will find video footage of his appearance on David Letterman.

johnbyner.com/index.html

John Byner and Rodney DangerfieldJohn Byner and Rodney Dangerfield (above)

Time is running out to purchase your copy of the “Christmas in St. Augustine-2009, Filling Empty Stockings with Love” charity CD. It is available for a limited time at these fine locations below. Get your copy today!

"Christmas in St. Augustine-2009, Filling Empty Stockings with Love" charity Christmas CD

  • Coffee Creations, (200 cbl Dr. Ste 103)
  • St. George Dinnerware, St. George St.
  • Johnny’s Guitar Shop, State Road 16
  • Music Matters, 196 St. Rd. 312, 904-824-5740
  • the St. Augustine Record, One News Place St. Augustine FL 32086
  • Simple Gestures, 4 White St E, St Augustine, FL 32080, 904-827-9997
  • Grampa’s Music, 804 Anastasia Blvd, 904-819-5797
  • Sea Bridge Landing Antiques, 912 Anastasia Blvd.
  • Chili’s St. Augustine, 215 St. Rd. 312, 904-824-2216
  • Eclipse Recording Company, 2155 Old Moultrie Rd. Suite 108, 904-794-1872 or online atEclipseRecording.Com

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Monday, December 21, 2009

Spanky and our Gang with Jim Stafford and Matt Jeffs this weeekend!

Spanky and our Gang were guests on the Airborne with Matt Jeffs Live show with Jim Stafford this weekend.

Spanky and our Gang on Matt Jeffs Live with Jim Stafford(left to right) Jim Stafford, Spanky “Elaine” McFarlane, Matt Jeffs, Karen Dumont and Jim Carrick.

Spanky and our gang on Airborne with Matt Jeffs Live with jim StaffordThey preformed 2 songs. One from their new CD, “Back Home Americana, Vol. 1″ (available online atEclipserecording.com/store.html) and a song from last year’s Christmas CD.

Spanky and our Gang on Matt Jeffs Live with Jim Stafford

Included in the show was, Jim Lamb and Dave Besley (above with Jim Stafford and Matt Jeffs)

Click the link below to see these performances
from Musicians on the St. Augustine Christmas CD

staugustine.com/airborne/

Visit the Eclipse Recording Company website for more information on our Saint Augustine Studio.

www.eclipserecording.com

Stephen Lynch was in the studio recording vocals for his 3rd as of yet unnamed CD.

Jim Stafford with Steve at Eclipse Recording CompanyJim Stafford and Stephen Lynch (Above)

Stephen Lynch at Eclipse Recording Company

The “Christmas in St. Augustine-2009, Filling Empty Stockings with Love” charity CD is available for a limited time at these fine locations below. Get your copy today!

"Christmas in St. Augustine-2009, Filling Empty Stockings with Love" charity Christmas CD

  • Coffee Creations, (200 cbl Dr. Ste 103)
  • St. George Dinnerware, St. George St.
  • Johnny’s Guitar Shop, State Road 16
  • Music Matters, 196 St. Rd. 312, 904-824-5740
  • the St. Augustine Record, One News Place St. Augustine FL 32086
  • Simple Gestures, 4 White St E, St Augustine, FL 32080, 904-827-9997
  • Grampa’s Music, 804 Anastasia Blvd, 904-819-5797
  • Sea Bridge Landing Antiques, 912 Anastasia Blvd.
  • Chili’s St. Augustine, 215 St. Rd. 312, 904-824-2216
  • Eclipse Recording Company, 2155 Old Moultrie Rd. Suite 108, 904-794-1872 or online atEclipseRecording.Com

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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Now selling charity Christmas CD at Coffee Creations!

Chris, owner (pictured below) is now selling the charity Christmas CD at Coffee Creations in the Cobblestone Shopping Center (200 cbl Dr. Ste 103) So while you’re getting some of their great coffee and food, you can pick up your copy of the CD for only $15.00!

Chris, owner of Coffee Creations now Selling the charity Christmas CD from Eclipse Recording Company

This CD is also available at these fine locations below:

“Christmas in St. Augustine-2009, Filling Empty Stockings with Love” charity CD.

"Christmas in St. Augustine-2009, Filling Empty Stockings with Love" charity Christmas CD

  • St. George Dinnerware, St. George St.
  • Johnny’s Guitar Shop, State Road 16
  • Music Matters, 196 St. Rd. 312, 904-824-5740
  • the St. Augustine Record, One News Place St. Augustine FL 32086
  • Simple Gestures, 4 White St E, St Augustine, FL 32080, 904-827-9997
  • Grampa’s Music, 804 Anastasia Blvd, 904-819-5797
  • Sea Bridge Landing Antiques, 912 Anastasia Blvd.
  • Chili’s St. Augustine, 215 St. Rd. 312, 904-824-2216
  • Eclipse Recording Company, 2155 Old Moultrie Rd. Suite 108, 904-794-1872 or online atEclipseRecording.Com

Ben Rowan started recording today, on his new album. (if you remember from a previous blog, Ben had his pre-production meeting at Eclipse last week.)

Ben Rowan at Eclipse Recording Company, working on his new albumCheck back for updates on Ben’s music.

Mickey Cash and Dewey Via (below) recorded some more tunes to put on Mickey Cash’s Solo album

Mickey Cash and Dewey Via at Eclipse Recording CompanyCheck out the Mickey Cash Band on Myspace!

myspace.com/themickeycashband

Brian Washburn (pictured below with his daughter) came in to Eclipse and purchased a some Christmas CD’s.

Brian Washburn and his daughter at Eclipse Recording CompanyBrian contributed an original tune to this years CD called, “It’s Almost Christmas” accompanied by Joe Feloni.

Chris Schaefer, Matt Jeffs, Jim Stafford and Kay Saghir (below, left to right) got together at Eclipse to discuss mutually beneficial business opportunities.

Chris Schaefer, Matt Jeffs, Jim Stafford and Kay Saghir at Eclipse Recording CompanyJim says, “I look forward to a long and profitable business relationship with them.”

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Thank you to Kris Phillips of 1240 WFOY!

Merry Christmas from Krysta Brown and Everyone at Eclipse Recording Company!

Merry Christmas from Krysta Brown and Everyone at Eclipse Recording Company!

Krysta (above) next to our Christmas tree

Jim Stafford, Kris Phillips and Ray Kayanek at WFOY 1240Kris Phillips (above, between Jim Stafford and Ray Kayanek) were guests on Kris’s show on WFOY 1240 this morning to feature the this years Christmas CD.

Thank you to Kris for being such a gracious host

For more information visit their website below:

1240news.com/

Joanne Summers at Eclipse Recording CompanyJoanne Summers (above) recorded some songs to give to her family as a Christmas present.

John Stoffel at Eclipse Recording CompanyJohn Stoffel (above) recorded some songs also as a Christmas present to his kids in Illinois

Steven Fox continued polishing his CD singing and playing trumpet

Steven Fox at Eclipse Recording CompanySteven (above) singing

Steven Fox at Eclipse Recording CompanySteven (above) playing his trumpet when he’s not gallivanting around the world (Brazil, Spain, France and Canada)

Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the Christmas in St. Augustine-2009, Filling Empty Stockings with Love” charity CD, at any of your favorite local stores below:

"Christmas in St. Augustine-2009, Filling Empty Stockings with Love" charity Christmas CD

  • St. George Dinnerware, St. George St.
  • Johnny’s Guitar Shop, State Road 16
  • Music Matters, 196 St. Rd. 312, 904-824-5740
  • the St. Augustine Record, One News Place St. Augustine FL 32086
  • Simple Gestures, 4 White St E, St Augustine, FL 32080, 904-827-9997
  • Grampa’s Music, 804 Anastasia Blvd, 904-819-5797
  • Sea Bridge Landing Antiques, 912 Anastasia Blvd.
  • Chili’s St. Augustine, 215 St. Rd. 312, 904-824-2216
  • Eclipse Recording Company, 2155 Old Moultrie Rd. Suite 108, 904-794-1872 or online atEclipseRecording.Com

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Monday, December 14, 2009

Where can you get your charity Christmas CD?

Saturday, Eclipse Recording held its 1st Annual Holiday Concert in the Plaza, on the Matanzas Bayfront. We would like to thank Anastasia Spiecker, Big Pineapple, Mullet Run and Saltwater Cowgirls for showing their support.

Salt Water Cowgirls

Saltwater Cowgirls (above) and special guest Mark Hastings, performed their set in the driving rain before it was rained out.

Get your copy of “Christmas in St. Augustine 2009- Filling Empty Stockings with Love” at any of your favorite stores below.

All of our proceeds benefit the Empty Stocking Fund
Christmas in St. Augustine, 2009- Filling Empty Stockings with Love

Music Matters (below)

(196 St. Rd. 312, 904-824-5740)

Music Matters in St. Augustine

the St. Augustine Record (below)

(St. Augustine Record One News Place St. Augustine FL 32086)


the St. Augustine Record

Simple Gestures (below)

(4 White St E, St Augustine, FL 32080, 904-827-9997)

Simple Gestures in St. Augustine

Grampa’s Music (below)

(804 Anastasia Blvd, 904-819-5797)

Grampa's Music in St. Augustine

You can purchase your copy at:

Eclipse Recording Company (2155 Old Moultrie Rd. Suite 108)

Sea Bridge Landing Antiques (912 Anastasia Blvd.)

Chili’s (215 State Road 312, St Augustine, FL 32086-4246 (904) 824-2216)

Sarah Fogle (below) recorded her college audition CD at Eclipse, for New York University and Florida State University with Curtis Powell.

Sarah Fogle at Eclipse Recording CompanyCurtis Powell (below) an extraordinarily talented accompanist provided the music.

Curtis Powell at Eclipse Recording Company

We had Ben Rowan in the studio today for a pre-production meeting. He and Jim Stafford (chief conspirator of Eclipse) discussed Ben’s ideas for his new album and how best we can serve him. We start recording on Thursday.

Ben Rowan at Eclipse Recording Company for a pre-production meeting!Check back for updates!

Visit EclipseRecording.Com to find out more information on Eclipse!

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Friday, December 11, 2009

“Install Me” Bernie “Son” Powers new CD release!

Bernie “Son” Powers (pictured below with Krysta Brown and Harmony Cornett) has just released his new CD, “Install Me!” With the help of Rob Piazza this CD is one of a kind.

Krysta Brown, Bernie "Son" Powers and Harmony Cornett at Eclipse Recording Company

This CD will be available soon on CD Baby and the Eclipse Recording Online Store. So check back for updates.

Install Me CD at Eclipse Recording CompanyCall Eclipse today to order your copy!

904-794-1872

Krysta Brown (project manager for Eclipse) is pictured below with Mike Hart. He was one of the contributors on the 2009 Christmas album. In fact, Mike who is a very talented songwriter and blues guitarist, has written an original composition for each of the 8 annual Eclipse Christmas charity CD’s.

Krysta Brown and Mike Hart at Eclipse Recording CompanyThis years song is called, ”Santa’s Alright” with Tom Santoni, Morley Lowbead and Vanessa Lunsford!

Thanks Mike for all you do!

Check out his music on his Myspace site!

myspace.com/mikehartband

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