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Juliana Hatfield releases “Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John”

January 31, 2018 by Samuel Haiman

Tracked by James Bridges and mixed by Pat DiCenso in studio A, Juliana Hatfield’s Olivia Newton-John tribute album has been described as a match made in female-rocker heaven.  Recorded with her longtime rock ‘n’ roll rhythm section of drummer Pete Caldes and bassist Ed Valauskas of the band Gravel Pit, the record showcases both hit songs and lesser-known tracks from Olivia’s catalog.  Describing her admiration for Newton-John to Paste Magazine she admitted “I never lost my love for Olivia. I never hid it.”

For the sale of every album, one dollar will be donated to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre (ONJ Centre), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing patients with cancer access to leading medical treatment, breakthrough research, and the best in wellness and supportive care.

Filed Under: Gravel Pit, Juliana Hatfield Tagged With: ed, ed v, james, james bridges, juliana, juliana hatfield, olivia newton-john, pat, pat dicenso, studio a

Abbie Barrett – That Shame

October 13, 2016 by Jeremy Bernstein

That Shame, Abbie Barrett’s most recent album, was produced by Ed Valauskas and recorded and mixed by Pat DiCenso at Q’s Studio A.  Layers of distorted guitars paired with punchy drums provide high-octane backdrops for Abbie’s attitude-driven voice and rebellious, light-hearted lyrics.  Q’s Mellotron and Farfisa color That Shame with otherworldly textures and sounds, played by Ed, who also played bass for the album.  Listen to That Shame on Bandcamp.

Filed Under: Abbie Barrett Tagged With: Abbie Barrett, artist, artists, boston music, ed v, edv, farfisa, mellotron, pat, pat dicenso, rock, studio a

Abbie Barrett – Take it in Stride

March 27, 2016 by Staff Engineer

It’s what happens when you take the burning talent of Abbie Barrett and the production (and bass) skills of Q Division’s studio manager, Ed Valauskas – Take it in Stride is a whiplash of a record, and tight doesn’t even begin to describe it. Recorded in Studio A and mixed by Pat DiCenso. You can find more of Abbie Barrett’s music here: http://abbiebarrett.com


Filed Under: Abbie Barrett Tagged With: artist, boston music, clients, ed v, edv, indie rock, pat dicenso, studio a, video

Jenny Dee, Ruby Rose Fox, The Lights Out, and Sidewalk Driver

August 18, 2015 by Rafi

All four bands got together to collaborate on a version of Chain of Fools.

Filed Under: Jenny Dee & the Deelinquents, Ruby Rose Fox, Sidewalk Driver, The Lights Out Tagged With: 666, artists, ed v, edv, james, jenny dee, live, ruby rose fox, sidewalk driver, sinclair, studio a, the lights out

Andrea Gillis – Hold Your Maker/Chopping the Tree

July 30, 2015 by Rafi

Hey, look! It’s two brand new tunes from Andrea Gillis! With husband Marc Pinansky on drums, James Rohr on nutty keys, Mike Castellana on guitars, Ed V bassing and producing, and Pat “Denzel” Dicenso engineering, these two tracks showcase two sides of Gillis you’ve probably heard around town for the last 15 years.

Filed Under: Andrea Gillis Tagged With: andrea gillis, artists, denzel, ed v, edv, james rohr, marc pinansky, Mike Castellana, pat dicenso, rock, studio a

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