* Several of Pigpen artists are making some big noise.

          -Blue Flashing Light was chosen to perform for the Chinese Embassy on a week long tour!

          -Picture Me Free is set to open for Colbie Caillat at the Solid Orange Live festival in their hometown of Clemson, SC. They recently garnered endorsements from heavyweights DW Drums, Gibson Guitars, and Yamaha!

          -Seven Envy were recently featured on the Project 96.1's week long show, Project Homegrown

* Studio B, now and forever known as "The Pigsty", is fully up and running! The additions include a live drum room and a plethora of new gear making it the perfect spot for live recordings and demos. Contact Pigpen for details and bookings.

 

Predicating itself on becoming not only a top studio in town, but pushing its reaches to regional and national recognition, Pigpen Studios has quickly become one of Athens' premier recording studios.

Within the walls of Pigpen Studios, lies a true musical complex. While the studios are the heart of Pigpen, it also houses 10 rehearsal rooms, office spaces for other entertainment associates, 2 lounges, private bath with shower, and an apartment room for out of town bands to stay while recording. The ultimate goal is to have bands come and get immersed in the record they are making and make it as great as it can be and to offer as many onsite resources as possible.

House engineer/producer Daniel Maldonado Collins has made a solid name for himself as being a very eclectic producer. Producing acts that range the spectrum of almost any musical genre. The vision of his work is clear....no matter the style; he prides himself on working with great artists.

While at Pigpen, bands can fully utilize the premises to their advantage. A private lounge that includes a partial kitchen, TV, DVD, PS2, and wireless Internet access is available, while the complex’s lounge has a full size Donkey Kong and Galaga arcade machines.

The studio itself is a truly professional hybrid production facility. To offer the best of both worlds, Pigpen is stocked with racks full of the most sought after analog gear and the newest in digital recording with Digidesign's Pro Tools HD Accel 7.4. The centerpiece is a custom built analog summing mixer from Shadow Hills that offers the sound of 3 different analog consoles with the flick of a switch!

The B Room is a Pro Tools facility ideal for hip-hop sessions, acoustic acts and any project where the large studio of our A Room isn't necessary. It is available at a significantly affordable hourly and day rate. Recording engineers Patrick Ferguson and Ben Leathers head up the B Room.

Pigpen periodically releases compilation cd's of artists that have worked at Pigpen. Volume 3 was released in September 2007. The artists included are Martians See Red, Bad Kat, Christopher Henderson, Jason Beckham, Another Fiasco, Crane, Seven Envy, Blue Flashing Light, Duramater, Mike Sparrow, Gonzalez, Another Broken Vehicle, and October Frequency. Copies of the CD are free upon request.

For a studio tour, more information, or general questions regarding Pigpen Studios, please feel free to contact us via myspace, email, or by phone.

Pigpen Studios  159 Oneta St Unit 4  Athens, GA 30601