Artist Spotlight

Lucero Finishes Tracking New Record in Studio A

Memphis’ favorite sons, southern rockers Lucero, returned to Studio A with producer Ted Hutt and engineer Ryan Mall to track a complete new record. Mike Wilson assisted. Please stay tuned for more info! In the photo, L to R: John C Stubblefield, Ryan Mall, Ben Nichols, Rick Steff, Mike Wilson, Roy Berry, Todd Beene, and Ted Hutt.  Read More →

Erik Smallwood in Studio A

Our friends at Visible Music College have come quite a distance during their eleven years in existence.  Starting as a modest 21 student, 9 month course and expanding to a 4 year program with accreditation, it’s been a journey that we’ve been proud to be a part of. With the new location downtown and more students than ever, we hope to... [Read more of this review]

Sheriffs of Nottingham Arrest Attention at Ardent

Local rockers The Sheriffs of Nottingham finished mixing their new 6-track release at Ardent over this past weekend, bringing together a year-long labor of love. “It’s taken us a long time just because of our crazy schedules, but the time between sessions has really helped us focus in on what we wanted,” says guitarist Kevin... [Read more of this review]

Paul Mac Bonvin and Jeff Powell

Paul Mac Bonvin – a restaurateur, vineyard owner and rock and roller who lives in Switzerland – had a dream to track a record in Memphis at the legendary Sun Studios. Having Jerry Lee Lewis’ rhythm section as his backing band was part of the dream. Producer/engineer Jeff Powell was the man to make it all happen. From Jeff: We... [Read more of this review]

Big Star with John Davis 7″ Vinyl EP Released

Ardent Music’s newest release is a 7-inch 33-1/3 rmp vinyl, produced to give people a little peak into the special night that was the Big Star tribute to Alex Chilton that took place in Memphis on the night of May 15, 2010 at the historic Levitt Shell. Here’s a message from Big Star drummer Jody Stephens about this special item: “For... [Read more of this review]

Cliff Richard Gets Soulicious at Ardent

  Memphis, TN (June 14, 2011)—UK pop legend Sir Cliff Richard recorded vocals for his new album, Soulicious, at Ardent Studios in Memphis. Working with producer and Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier, Richard first tracked at nearby Royal Recording Studios with “Boo” Mitchell, son of the late Willie Mitchell. The album features a... [Read more of this review]

Jb Meijers with Acda en De Munnik

Our good friend and producer Jb Meijers just wrapped tracking on a new project with Dutch cabaret group Acda en De Munnik here in Ardent’s Studio A. Readers of this blog may remember him from his work with Dutch group The Souldiers here late last year. The group consists of Thomas Acda (guitar, vocals), Paul De Munnik (keys, vocals), Jb Meijers... [Read more of this review]

Super 400 Update

  Our favorite three piece powerhouse of rock, Troy, NY’s Super 400, had some kind words to say about their experience here at Ardent. Watch this video to see what they’ve been up to!  Read More →

Webb Dalton in Studio A with Keith Sykes, Pete Matthews

Memphis country artist Webb Dalton recently finished tracking his newest endeavor here at Ardent Studios. The CD, entitled (insert tongue firmly in cheek) Mine’s Bigger, will be officially released on April 8th, 2011. Dalton recruited Keith Sykes as co-producer and Ardent Engineer Pete Matthews to round out a thank you list that includes... [Read more of this review]

Billy Seward, Producer George Sluppick, and Engineer Jeff Powell

Billy Seward recently made the long trek from Florida to record at Ardent with producer George Sluppick (The City Champs) and engineer Jeff Powell. George and Billy are long time friends, having met while playing gigs together in California some 10 years ago. They spent 4 days in studio A tracking with some of Memphis’ finest, in what was... [Read more of this review]

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