Today's event is free to the public and will kick off with a live remote from WFYV Rock 105. In The Shade T-shirts and a guitar from George's Music Superstore. Fans can tour the facilities, and musicians can register for recording sessions. The studio is ready to start recording anytime after today's festivities. In fact, Jacksonville band Lovecraft has already booked a slot to mix its new recording there.
Musicians can use the new, high-end recording devices in addition to vintage equipment.
It's a whole new level of recording studio - we can attract bigger clients. The beach is more of a cultural mecca. It's more relaxed,'' he said. Kinnon Thomas, owner of Mirror Image Sound Studios in Gainesville, agreed about the beach's draw for clients. He said the location ''is excellent because that will help draw people from outside of Jacksonville.