Mackinaw Harvest Studios

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Mackinaw Harvest Studios is a recording studio located on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The studio is run by Michael "The Colonel" Crittenden (of Troll for Trout), and for a time former Bless You Boys and Middlefield vocalist Christopher Andrus also worked as an engineer. The studio also hosts

Mackinaw Harvest Recording School for sound engineers in training.

> "*Working at Mackinaw Harvest Studios in Grand Rapids was a perfect blend of convenience and professionalism. Michael’s studio is super comfortable and well laid out. As a Producer and Engineer, Michael has a great ear and is easy to bounce ideas with. We really enjoyed our time there and would totally record there again.*"
> ― Sav Buist, The Accidentals[[source]]
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> "*"What can I say about my experience with Michael Crittenden? He is a multi-talented multi-instrumentalist with a great ear. Whether in the role of producer, writer, arranger, or the everyday role of running a business he has integrity. He has great respect for art whether his own or his clients. Every time I work with Michael Crittenden I learn from him."*"
> ― Drew Nelson
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> "*As a good Christian, I don't want Mackinaw Harvest Music in my town! Burn it down! Burn the whole thing! The Colonel uses witchcraft to produce his albums, there's no other explanation -- you don't get music that good without payment to the Satan. Hey, do you mind if I drink here? Cool I just brought this jug of gasoline lemonade. No, no, it's nothing illegal, I just make it in my bathtub for fun. Give me a cup. Dude hurry up, give me a fucking cup before I get a hangover I have to start drinking again.*"
> ― Kay VanAntwerpen, Chasing the Sky
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## Studio Setup

Mackinaw Harvest has two recording studios, three live rooms for drum recording, and works with ProTools HD.

The studio also has beds and housing for up to five people.

Mackinaw Harvest offers a mobile rig for recording in remote locations.

The studio offers additional services that include:

* Music business consultation.
* Recording classes.
* Music production.
* Mixing.
* Mastering.

## Artists Recorded at Mackinaw Harvest Studios (needs expansion)

* The Accidentals (Traverse City)
* Bellweather
* Bless You Boys (Grand Rapids)
* Brena (Grand Rapids)
* Brenden Stark (Grand Rapids)
* Cary Cooper
* Charlie Walmsley
* Chasing the Sky (Grand Rapids)
* Christopher Andrus (Grand Rapids)
* Domestic Problems
* Eldon Howe
* Gregory Porter
* Jim Dandy & the Fancy Pants
* The Juno Blacklist
* Lady Wolf
* The Luke Jones Band
* Middlefield (Slant)
* Neinhuis, Lee (author)
* Number the Stars
* Pop Evil
* Simon Peebler
* Steven Trosin
* Troll for Trout

## Videos

### **2004**

#### *Middlefield*

Michael Crittenden, working from Mackinaw Harvest Studios, appears in "One Shot", the 10-minute mini-documentary about the recording of Middlefield's 2004 album "Back Yard All-Stars." He produced both albums by Middlefield, and is a longtime collaborator with Middlefield members Christopher Andrus, Tim Alexander, Brenden Stark, and Dave Gracia. The documentary was created by Brooke LaLonde and David Ruck for the Grand Valley State University School of Communications.

### **2011**

#### *Number the Stars*

In 2011 pop-rock group Number the Stars recorded at Mackinaw Harvest Studios.

### **2012**

#### *Art Prize Music Awards*

In 2012 Mackinaw Harvest sponsored the Art Prize Music Awards.

### *The Juno Blacklist*

In 2012 Grand Rapids blues-rock group The Juno Blacklist (performing then under the name JuxTApose) entered Mackinaw Harvest Studios to record their debut album with producers Michael "The Colonel" Crittenden and Christopher Andrus.

### *The Crane Wives*

 The Crane Wives demoed the track "Tiny Soldiers" from their 2015 album Foxlore at Mackinaw Harvest Studios, featuring banjo player Tom Gunnels shortly before he was fired.