Friday, December 17, 2010

Happy Holidays!

Eclipse would like to share a great review about, Eli Grimes, a friend to everyone at Eclipse and a very talented Singer/Songwriter (below).

Congratulations Eli!

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“On the East Coast of Florida, there’s a quaint little town. Almost 500 years of history can be found.”

From “Pretty Little Old St. Augustine,” by Eli Grimes.

Eli Grimes

David Eli Grimes, known in the music world as Eli Grimes, is a master storyteller — or more specifically a musical master storyteller.

“Pretty Little Old St. Augustine” is Grimes’s latest contribution to the musical world.

It’s a catchy tune, so pleasing, in fact, that it caught the attention of judges in two international competitions. In the first, his song was selected as one of 100 from a field of 3,000, ultimately rated within the top 10 songs.

It’s a catchy tune, so pleasing, in fact, that it caught the attention of judges in two international competitions. In the first, his song was selected as one of 100 from a field of 3,000, ultimately rated within the top 10 songs.

ELI is a most enjoyable and creative artist who performs essentially everything from rockabilly to some of the best country I have had in my Sonicbids competition, thrown in for good measure. A real Southern troubadour that possesses a good powerful voice plus bags of stage presence. He knew what was wanted and delivered with this collection of heartfelt and compassionate original songs.

Eli Grimes

“Pretty Little Old St. Augustine” was the track that placed runner-up in my competition, and that’s impressive. I have Rolling Stones, Doobie Brothers and Pointer Sisters in the running. I love the flute and the laid back feel of this track that makes you feel the charm of the nation’s oldest city. The City of St. Augustine is the nation’s oldest permanently occupied European settlement, having been founded by the Spanish in 1565. Saint Augustine was quoted as saying,” Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the rest will be needed by others.” ELI puts that into lyrics with songs like this and “No One Knows Your Name”, one of my personal favorites from these tunes.

Eli Grimes

Check out the video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u6oCIMx92I

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(below) Jim Stafford with Jennifer Allen

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(below) Henry Strozier, perhaps best known for the “Ocean Spray” commercials, was in the studio doing a voice as Johnny Depp’s Grandfather in an Animated Film.

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(below) Robin Haviland

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(below) PL SQURD

PL SQURD at Eclipse Recording Company

(below) “The Bocats”. Jim says, “They are outstanding writers and performers.”

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Get your copy of the “Happy Holidays St. Augustine” 2010 Charity CD. All proceeds from Eclipse will benefit the St. Augustine Record’s “Empty Stocking Fund”

"Happy Holidays St. Augustine" Holiday Charity from Eclipse Recording Company has just been released, proceeds benefit the Empty Stocking Fund

(Below) The song list and some of this years contributors (click to enlarge)

Happy Holidays St Augustine 2010

Listen to a sample of the song “Thank God For Christmas” by Ray Kayanek and get your copy today at Eclipse Recording Company’s Online Store!

Thanks to all our friends who are selling The CD in their Stores: MusicMatters, Simple Gestures, The St. Augustine Record, Ponce de Leon’s World Famous Fountain of Youth, Kayla Douglas- Sea Bridge Landing Antiques & Art!,High Tide Gallery & Panache Day Spa

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Friday, December 10, 2010

The 9nth Annual Eclipse Holiday CD Release party was a huge success!

This year’s event was held at the offices of Eclipse Studios. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed.

Check out the photos below:

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

(above) Jim Stafford presents this year’s 1st contribution check to Ron Davidson, Publisher of the St. Augustine Record

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

Darryl Wise

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

Photos of the Eclipse Recording Company CD Release Party 2010

(above) Chelsea Cottave

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

(above) Anastasia Spiecker with Jim on Bass

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

Dave Besley

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

Photos of the Eclipse Recording Company CD Release Party 2010

Rachel Carrick

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

“The Mood”

Photos of the Eclipse Recording Company CD Release Party 2010

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

Mike Shackleford

Photos of the CD Release Party at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine, Florida

Photos of the Eclipse Recording Company CD Release Party 2010

(above) Last but not least, Myles Savage of “The Platters”, who brought the house down.

Thanks Myles!

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If you would like to purchase the CD it is available at:

MusicMatters, Simple Gestures, The St. Augustine Record, Ponce de Leon’s World Famous Fountain of Youth, Kayla Douglas- Sea Bridge Landing Antiques & Art!,High Tide Gallery & Panache Day Spa

You can also, listen to a sample of the song “Thank God For Christmas” by Ray Kayanek and get your copy today at Eclipse Recording Company’s Online Store!

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We would like to thank Valacious Magazine for the article about the Holiday CD Release. (Click on Article to enlarge)

Musicians Unite Article on Eclipse Recording Company from Valacious Magazine

Visit Valacious.com!

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We would also like to thank Kara Pound of the St. Augustine Record for this Article in this week’s “Compass”. (Click on photo to enlarge)

The Compass Magazine article on Eclipse Recording Company's Charity CD Release 2010

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Friday, December 3, 2010

“Happy Holidays St. Augustine” 2010 Charity CD just released!

Get your copy of the “Happy Holidays St. Augustine” 2010 Charity CD. All proceeds from Eclipse will benefit the St. Augustine Record’s “Empty Stocking Fund”

"Happy Holidays St. Augustine" Holiday Charity from Eclipse Recording Company has just been released, proceeds benefit the Empty Stocking Fund

(Below) The song list and some of this years contributors (click to enlarge)

Happy Holidays St Augustine 2010

Listen to a sample of the song “Thank God For Christmas” by Ray Kayanek and get your copy today at Eclipse Recording Company’s Online Store!

Thanks to all our friends who are selling The CD in their Stores: MusicMatters, Simple Gestures, The St. Augustine Record, Ponce de Leon’s World Famous Fountain of Youth, Kayla Douglas- Sea Bridge Landing Antiques & Art!,High Tide Gallery & Panache Day Spa

The Release of the CD was on the front page of the St. Augustine Record (article below). The photo is of Rachel Carrick singing one of the songs on the CD.

The St. Augustine Record

Read the full article here at Staugustine.com

Rachel Carrick with her dad, Jim Carrick at Eclipse Recording Company

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Come Join Us!

We’re having our annual holiday CD release party on Tuesday December 7th from 5pm to 8 pm at the studio. We’ll have food, drink and music.

View our Facebook Page for more information.

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(below) Brent Byrd and his wife recently moved here from Illinois. He is an outstanding Songwriter.

In the studio at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine Florida!

(below) He is playing a beautiful, old Gibson J200

In the studio at Eclipse Recording Company in St. Augustine Florida!

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Merchandise for Sale from Eclipse Recording Company

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving and Eclipse is proud to announce the release of "Happy Holidays, St. Augustine, 2010"

Musicians Unite To Benefit The St. Augustine Record’s Empty Stocking Fund

Eclipse Recording Company will release its ninth annual holiday CD, “Happy Holidays, St. Augustine, 2010” on November 26th to benefit The St. Augustine Record’s “Empty Stocking Fund”. This year’s release will be a specially priced double disc set.

Happy Holidays St. Augustine 2010/ Eclipse Recording CompanyHappy Holidays St. Augustine 2010/ Eclipse Recording Company

The CD features a variety of local and nationally known musicians and is the brainchild of Eclipse founder, Jim Stafford, who opened the doors of his recording studio ten years ago. In the fall of 2002, Jim decided he wanted to give back to the community and came up with the idea of creating a holiday music CD to benefit St. Johns County families in need. This year again, 100% of the net proceeds Eclipse receives will be donated to the St. Augustine Record’s “Empty Stocking Fund”.

Eclipse Recording Company-Musicians Unite To Benefit The St. Augustine Record’s Empty Stocking Fund

In what promises to be the best holiday release yet, 33 individual musical acts have donated their time and talent. This year’s collection will feature 18 original songs and 16 holiday favorites. It will include two songs by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, “Lights of Chanukah” and “Snowstorm”. Jay composed “Ashokan Farewell” which was used as the theme by filmmaker Ken Burns in his critically acclaimed PBS documentary “The Civil War”.

Eclipse Recording Company-Musicians Unite To Benefit The St. Augustine Record’s Empty Stocking Fund

Contributing musicians this year include: Brian Washburn, Michael Todd McDonald, Darryl Wise, Elizabeth Roth, Big Pineapple, Antique Road Show, Frank Thomas, Ancient City Slickers, Anastasia Spiecker, Bob & Joline Patterson, Paradox, Rachel Carrick, Ray Kayanek with Trevor Wilson, Roger Genovar, Chelsea Cottave, Tammerlin, Mike Shackelford, Dave Besley, Emily Gilliland, Marianne & Janine, Steve Bennett with Vinnie Jacobs, The Mood, Russell George with Joyce Breach, Andrea Marquis, Eli Grimes, Walt Kulwicki, Mike Hart, Jennifer Allen, Steven Amburgey, Restless Kind and Tony Scozzaro.

Eclipse Recording Company-Musicians Unite To Benefit The St. Augustine Record’s Empty Stocking Fund

Mick Stevens, cartoonist for the “New Yorker Magazine”, is contributing an original drawing as part of the CD package artwork.

Copies of “Happy Holidays, St. Augustine 2010”can be purchased at the following St. Augustine locations: Music Matters, Simple Gestures, Panache Day Spa, High Tide Gallery, Go Fish Clothing & Jewelry Company, The Fountain of Youth gift shop, Sea Bridge Landing Antiques & Art, The St. Augustine Record, and Eclipse Recording Company.

Eclipse Recording Company-Musicians Unite To Benefit The St. Augustine Record’s Empty Stocking Fund

The public is invited to attend the official CD release party which will be held Tuesday, December 7th from 5 to 8 pm. The event will be held at the offices of Eclipse Recording Company, located at 2155 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, Florida. There will be refreshments, performances by contributing artists and copies of the CD available for purchase.

Eclipse Recording Company-Musicians Unite To Benefit The St. Augustine Record’s Empty Stocking Fund

For more information, contact Eclipse Recording Company at 904-794-1872, or visit their website, www.eclipserecording.com

Eclipse Recording Company-Musicians Unite To Benefit The St. Augustine Record’s Empty Stocking Fund

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YOU CAN PERSONALLY BRAND YOUR COPIES OF THE CHARITY CD!

Below, is a photo of last year’s charity Cd with Branding

Eclipse Recording Company can Brand you!

Below, is a photo of the Back of the CD case with Branding:

Eclipse Recording Company can Brand you!

For more information, contact Eclipse Recording Company at 904-794-1872, or visit their website, www.eclipserecording.com

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Get your Eclipse Gift Certificate today, It’s the perfect gift for that musician in your life!

Now for a limited time you can get them at 10% off (if purchased before Dec 1st)!

(below) is a photo of Zach Smith who received a gift certificate from his parents.

Get your Gift Certificate at Eclipse with 10% off if you order by Dec. 1st, 2010!

Call 904-794-1872 or email jls@eclipserecording.com!

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Below are some pictures from two days of shooting the reality TV show “In Search Of Me Cafe” on Amelia Island. Jim says, “It was a great experience working w/ such a talented director, cast and crew.”

"In Search of Me Cafe" reality TV Show, filmed by Eclipse Recording Company

"In Search of Me Cafe" reality TV Show, filmed by Eclipse Recording Company

"In Search of Me Cafe" reality TV Show, filmed by Eclipse Recording Company

"In Search of Me Cafe" reality TV Show, filmed by Eclipse Recording Company

"In Search of Me Cafe" reality TV Show, filmed by Eclipse Recording Company

"In Search of Me Cafe" reality TV Show, filmed by Eclipse Recording Company


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Speaking of Facebook…We’re working on cleaning up our Facebook account and the old page will be coming down next week. We ask that you join us at the“Eclipse Recording Company” page for new updates on what is happening at the studio. Thank you.

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