Wiped out on my bike today and fucked it up real good.
Total bummer. Now I got to buy a new one, and get a second job to help me pay for it. haha

Back and shoulder are sore from the fall.

Check out the studio, tell folks to come meet us and record! WOO

Downbeat Studio

I miss touring a bit.

I started walking dogs last week. Its a pretty damn fun job. If only it paid like $200 more a week, it might be the best job ever.

Studio is still going good. If you need to record or know anyone that does, please refer them our way. We'll will make it worth their while.

Downbeat Studio Myspace!!

Studio is up and running! Looks great.

Check out all the pics on the myspace:

DownBeat Studio Myspace

Next Thursday... Chicago here I come!

MOVING BACK TO CHICAGO JUNE 1ST!!!

I am super pumped to get back to the city.
We signed the lease on the space for our recording studio this week and the next day found a sweet apartment as well.

Two more weeks of chaos before I get to the windy city.

My friend and I are opening a recording studio in Chicago. Here is some info. Feel free to pass it on and let anyone know that might be interested in recording. Thanks!

Great news for Downbeat Studio! We've just started the build out at our new Chicago location in the beautiful Ukrainian Village. Here are the details on the new location:
- Chicago Skyline view
- 3rd Floor Secure Location (with Freight elevator!)
- Short Distance to Food & Restaurants
- Central Air and Heat
- 15 Foot High Ceilings and Hardwood Floors
- Acoustic Treated Rooms
- 20x20 Floated Floor Tracking Room
- 13x10 Control Room 3'x3' Doubled Pane Window to Tracking Room
- 13x9 Lounge with TV, wireless internet, X-Box, mini-fridge, etc
- Men's and Woman's Bathrooms

We will have extensive photos in the weeks to come after the build out is complete.

We are very very excited about the new studio! Please contact us ASAP for bookings this summer!! Our rate is only $25 per hour BUT we also offer flat project rates as well if you're budget is a little tight.

Contact us at:
My personal myspace account or
Michael.​​govaere@​​gmail.​​com
Or message us at our MySpace
www.​​myspace.​​com/​​downbeatstudio
downbeatstudio.​​com

New Address:
Downbeat Studio
2950 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622

To buy a moped or not to buy a moped.

That is the question.

Been spending the last few weeks in Michigan, except for a short trip to Chicago to find an apartment/work space. We found something that will hopefully work out. They are going to do all the build outs for us, so we can save a ton money and have exactly what we need. I am ready to get back to the city.

Though being at home with the family has been quite nice.

Also here people like to sell really nice organs/pianos for dirt cheap. I ended up with this really nice 1953 Hammond Organ for $100, just needed a little work now it sounds great!!



Learned the Ghostbusters Theme Song for my little bro, he got a kick out of it.

Driving across Washington state currently. The landscapes here are really nice.
I think I'd like to take a month and find a cabin in the middle of the woods. Just stay there for a whole month, read books, play music, make food and relax. Maybe even something by a small river or creek.

Instead I'll probably end up doing the opposite and diving right back into city life.
10 more days of tour, let the countdown begin.

Only 3 more weeks on the road, then back to Michigan for a few weeks, then to Chicago!

I'm excited to be done touring for a while and get planted again in the city.

Tomorrow we hit California, LA in particular. Followed by San Diego, Las Vegas, Anaheim, Reno, San Fran and finally Sacramento.

LA is usually a good time.

I need a hair cut real bad!

Back out on the road again.

Drive drive drive.

Starting to head south, then out west. I am very excited for warmer weather!!