Thursday night all of us at the studio were witness to an incredible concert rehearsal in studio 1 “the auditorium”. We had the privileged of hosting tour rehearsals for 80’s powerhouses: When in Rome, Real Life (just in from Australia) and The Escape Club.
The Escape Club performed their number 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart “Wild, Wild West” then fresh in from Melbourne, Australia Real Life breaks into an incredible version of “Send Me an Angel” then our good friend Rob Juarez and When in Rome started playing “The Promise” their monster single from their self-titled debut album. “The Promise” was an instant success, barely missing the Top Ten in the United States, peaking at #11.
The Lost 80’s Live show with When in Rome, Real Life, The Escape Club, The Motels, Animotion, A Flock of Seagulls, Dramarama and Gene Loves Jezebel just performed this weekend to sold out shows at the Mandalay Bay Hotel (The Beach) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The reviews of the show are awesome.
We thank two of our oldest and dearest friends, John Easdale of Dramarama and Johnny Vatos of Oingo Boingo for recommending us to their friends.
This week you can go see The Escape Club, When in Rome and Real Life performing locally at the following venues:
What: 80’s Dance Party When: Friday, August 20, 2010 – 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM PDT Where: The Brixton
100 “J” West Torrance Blvd
Redondo Beach CA 90277
And
What: 80’s Dance Party When: Saturday, August 21, 2010 – 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM PDT Where: Galaxy Theatre
3503 South Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana CA 92704 Get Directions
Thanks guys for thinking about Hothouse Studios for your rehearsals.
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This is a call to the community of musicians who call Hothouse Studios their “music home”.
Recently a review was posted on the Google Reviews site about the way Hothouse conducts itself. All the accusations are flat out false, and we know that if you have interacted with the Hothouse on any level you would agree. Now we need you to help us get the word out and tell people who might be reading this review from “Rueben” the truth. We encourage Rueben to call and discuss this experience he has had directly. Here’s the review:
Review: they dont care about you like they say?? By Rueben – Jul 28, 2010
Hothouse Rehearsal Studio 11823 E. Slauson Ave #41, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 I’m sick and tired of this place, they always seem to double book and I get screwed. I have talked to numerous bands that rehearse here and they say the same thing and these guys just dont care. They pretend to with all their hoopla on their website but they just want money. I dont know why all the bands that come here put up with it, there are other places even across the street that probably would not do that. I am taking my rehearsals elsewhere and I suggest you do the same. If you want to be treated with respect go some where else. If you want to see so called celebrities go some where else as well because in the last couple years I have never seen anyone that they say rehearses here. Richard probably suckers them in to get them on film. and the link:
Our Response: 1. Hothouse is thorough in our booking procedures to ensure double bookings do not occur. When a rare double booking has occurred we have immediately made amends to the band and given them their next rehearsal session free.
2. You talk of numerous bands unhappy with us? We pride ourselves on having many bands that have been rehearsing at Hothouse since day 1!!! They love the community, the facility, and the staff. We thank them. They know we truly care.
3. You attack our website? You say we are motivated by money, pretty strong accusations. Rueben, if you have “ever been” to Hothouse Studios you would never say the things you say!
4. At the Hothouse our staff treats all of our customers like celebrities and we honor them. We are happy to be of service to them. And yes many “celebrities” use our studios and we honor their privacy.
5. Hothouse Studios does care, if Rueben has a problem, we encourage him to call and discuss his problem with the owner Richard at (562) 945-1300 anytime.
Rueben, perhaps you should find something better to do with your time, than using a false name and posting negative comments.
Watch your Karma… you may want to take down the review…
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Please either comment on this blog post or on the Google Review site. Post about your experience, then share it with the community and the managers at the Hothouse.
Your time and patronage is appreciated, we know that you have many choices when it comes to rehearsal studios, but have selected Hothouse as your “home”.
Don, Kirk and Richard
The Staff at Hothouse
P.S. If you ever every have a problem or issue at Hothouse you can always call the owner Richard Morales direct at (562) 945-1300 any time of the day and I will take care of the problem immediately.
It seems recently when I’m talking with the guys and gals that rehearse here at Hothouse Studios they’ve been talking about how to get an endorsement deal.
Well, I did a little research and spoke with a few manufacturer’s rep’s and wrote a new article for the Band Toolbox. I think you’ll find some ideas that you can build on as you work toward achieving your first endorsement deal.
Read the entire Endorsement article here in the Band Toolbox.
Hothouse Studios is more than a top notch rehearsal facility, we are a music career learning center and the Band Toolbox has over a 100 articles in it on various subjects all relating to you succeeding in your music career. Enter the Band Toolbox here.
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Whether your band has had no gigs or one hundred, making the decision to record an album is an incredibly big and important step. Bands cannot book good gigs without a demo of some sort at the very least and the best way to get your fans to come see you again is with the constant reminder that only your CD playing in their car can do.
When the decision to record is made by a band, there needs to be a timeline put in place for recording and a lot of work needs to go into making sure that when you get to the recording studio you can be as efficient as possible. By doing your homework ahead of time, you can save yourself quite a bit of money once you get into the studio.
Read the entire Pre-production Rehearsal article here in the Band Toolbox.
Hothouse Studios is more than a top notch rehearsal facility, we are a music career learning center and the Band Toolbox has over a 100 articles in it on various subjects relating to succeeding in your music career. Enter the Band Toolboxhere.
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“Where Music Grows”
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Did you see Kool Johnny Kool on Hi-Fi Friday? It you haven’t we recorded the live show so you could watch it at your leisure.
Tonight on Hi-Fi Friday we’re in for the smooth reggae styling’s of Kool Johnny Kool. Johnny allowed our TV cameras in while he prepared for his European tour.
Hothouse Studio TV is airing performances by all the talented artist that we have the pleasure to know, in front of a live audience here in Studio 1 aka “the auditorium”.
Learn more about Kool Johnny Kool at his artist profile pagehereat HothouseSTudios.com.
Check back to our Live TV page for forthcoming events. Enjoy the show.
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You may wonder what a technical rehearsal is all about. Well this very important step in being prepared for a live gig can save your sanity and boast your performance.
Many bands skip Technical Rehearsals and just wing it when it comes to making sure their performance goes off without a hitch. Often enough, there is down time during sets that come at the price of truly keeping the crowd engaged. When practicing in your rehearsal studio, making sure every transition is seamless is what a Technical Rehearsal is all about.
Learn more about Technical Rehearsals here in the Band Toolbox.
Hothouse Studios is more than a top notch rehearsal facility, we are a music career learning center and the Band Toolbox has over a 100 articles in it on various subjects relating to succeeding in your music career. Enter the Band Toolboxhere.
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“Where Music Grows”
Hothouse Rehearsal Studios, 11823 Slauson Ave., Unit 41, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, USA 562.945.1300
Come join us tonight at the City of Fullerton’s Public Library as Hothouse Studios sponsors a battle of the bands event to raise awareness on the importance reading plays in the growth of our young Americans.
The libraries of America are a great free resource for our school age children. Reading is a primary skill and the knowledge learned from reading is invaluable.
Hothouse Studios and the City of Fullerton’s Public Library have joined together to bring you this event and we hope to see you tonight.
Reading Rocks!!!
Date: 7/8/2010 Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 8:30 PM Description: Battle of the Bands Library: Fullerton Public Library – Main Library Main Library Location: Osborne Auditorium (Room B) Contact:Shirley Ku Contact Number: 714-773-5719 Presenter: HotHouse Studios
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Every day brings the most wonderful people to the studio for example:
Quantum Wave brought the kids tonight! Five of their offspring (ages 9 – 14) have been practicing at home for some time. Tonight they came and sang and played at the Hothouse for the first time and they did very well. I think this must have been the youngest drummer I’ve seen here (age 9), he told me he’s been playing since he was 6. Rock on!
I talked to Charles (Spanglish) for a while tonight. He has this audio job that sends him to Kuwait for a few weeks and then back here for a few weeks alternating back and forth so this is where he’s been.
Kokoro bought us a small pizza tonight for our efforts we do for them.
Ride on!
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“Where Music Grows”
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Southern California metal outfit Antagonist has completed work on their new album and has announced “World In Decline” as its title. The band recorded at Buzzbomb Studios in Orange, CA with producer Paul Miner (Terror, Thrice, Throwdown). Antagonist released “Exist,” their Prosthetic Records debut in 2008, and had two previous full-lengths and several EPs.
Singer/guitarist Carlos Garcia commented on the forthcoming album: “We’ve just wrapped up the making of our new album with Paul Miner. We’re super stoked on the finished product, and we hope everyone will feel the same! Paul was amazing to work with, he was very encouraging and super patient with us, and we’re eternally grateful for that. And of course, he knows his way around the console. This is honestly the first album we’ve done that is an accurate representation of Antagonist’s live sound, and it definitely showcases a more refined, aggressive sound. We’re taking it back to the old school!”
Garcia also commented on the overall sound of “World In Decline”: “‘Exist’ had a hopeful message of working together as humans towards a better future. The new album is about the realization that things will always be fucked up, people will always be selfish, and this world is going to end at any minute, and we have nobody to blame but ourselves. People grow older and figure out that life doesn’t get any easier and that our own selfishness, carelessness, and ignorance are at the core of our demise. So right now, that’s where our heads are at, which will in turn no doubt lead to a much more aggressive and angry album.”
Hothouse Studios is stoked to be part of the Antagonist family and we’ve been privy to the “World In Decline” preproduction music for a few months now and “World In Decline” is going be one of your favorite albums of 2010!
World in Decline
Track Listing:
‘The Bane Of Existence’
‘Sasha Grey’
‘Disguised In White’
‘God On Fire’
‘Wake Up And Smell The Lies’
‘New Human’
‘A Voice Unspoken’
‘Already Dead’ (featuring John Strachan)
‘Darkest Darkness’ (featuring Jared Monette)
‘World In Decline’ (featuring Jared Monette)
