IN THE STUDIO and HOT OFF THE PRESS

       ...If you've ever wondered who is in the studio when you're not, the clients below represent a good chunk of what is happening currently at DKS Productions.

Bay Area Guitarist, Composer Terrence Brewer released 2 CDs simultaneously. There's been so much going on since the release of his original instrumental projects that you really must check out his website to read all about it. We were proud to have recorded and mastered both projects. Visit http://www.terrencebrewer.com/index.html

James Tucker is a new name in the business. A painting contractor by trade but now serving the Lord with his independent music ministry. James is Producing a series of CDs that will showcase various local Gospel talents in a forum that utilizes CDs to spread the Gospel with spoken sermons and worship music blended in a truly unique fashion. The first Volume of the "Prayer Closet" features Pastor Gerald K. Simkins, singer Cynthia Carter Hill, and pianist and organist Sylvester Burks.

There's a brilliant local pianist, arranger that is making a name for himself with his outstanding midi productions and orchestrations. His name is Todd Netland and in the last year he has recorded a new CD showcasing his abilities as well as produced a number of other artists in addition to scoring a short film. Feel free to visit his website for more information: http://home.comcast.net/~ednetland

"Q'ed Up" is a local singing quartet that is working on their second CD project with DKS Productions. Each of the the singers have also worked on there own various projects but things just seem to gel when they put it all together. Check out this FUN group: http://qedup.com/

Speaking of Jazz vocal, here's someone who bound for the bigtime. Originally from France, Laurent Fourgo is now making a name for himself in the bay area as a Jazz Singer with a French Twist. Accompanied by only the best musicians in the business, his new CD which should be available in October 2006, is sure to be a success. For more information go to: http://www.laurentfourgo.com/

Bob Falstein is a household name in Bay Area as a Singer, Pianist, Performer and all around great guy. New to the DKS lineup but certainly not to the business. A local favorite at the Claremont Country club and way too many clubs and restaurants to list. His latest CD of original music is almost finished. Our piano always sounds at it's best when he is here recording.

If you don't know who Linda Thorp is, you will soon! Her CD of country, gospel and original music features her amazing talent as a singer-songwriter. Produced by Don Turney with a who's-who of musicians credited includes Jeremy Cohen, Greg Sudmeier, Michael Wilcox, Brian Pardo, Jim Hawthorne, and more. For more information please visit: lindathorp.com!

Lawrence Beamen is a Gospel/R&B singer from the Bay Area who is working on his 3rd album here at DKS. Lawrence has been featured on channel 4 news by Belva Davis, co-written songs with Narada Michael Walden, and has traveled the world sharing his talent. He is the founder and president of L Records and Gospel Bass Productions.

CPC, Community Presbyterian Church Danville, in conjunction with the People Meeting Christ Foundation recently teamed up with the Valley Vision churches of the San Ramon Valley to release a CD entitled, "Songs Of The Valley". This album of praise and worship songs features each praise team worshipping their hearts out in the studio in addition to 2 special songs recorded by the worship leaders in a combined effort. Approximately 100 singers and instrumentalists passed through DKS to make this vision become reality.

The 7th CD available through the People Meeting Christ foundation is that of Singer-songwriter-worship leader Trish Allred. This CD features Trish on Vocals and Piano along with members of the Praise Team at CPC Danville. Packed with 12 original songs and the beautiful sound of Trish's recorder playing as well, you'll want to purchase a handful of copies for yourself and to give your friends.

Our good friends "the Great" Stephen Morgan & "the Lovely" Sandi Hunt completed a kid's album of fun songs about insects, appropriately titled "Insect Songs". With its gaining popularity Stephen and Sandi are currently touring locally putting on shows for kids at various places including Children's Fairy Land. When Stephen is not dressing up as a Grasshopper teaching children about insects, he is working on more children's music at DKS. This time it's a CD about ocean creatures with, as Stephen calls him, "the Great" Don Turney. Due out November 2004. More information is available on the web at sandiandstevie.com!

Not actually in the studio but definately hot off the press is "Love Never Fails", an album of original music by Jesse Manibusan and Ken Canedo. With Jesse in Texas, Ken in Oregon and Don handling the production in Hayward, their music was definitely getting around, at least via FedEx for a few months. Now completed, it is available through Oregon Catholic Press. This very diverse collection of music will definitely be getting around along with tens of thousands of other Jesse CDs in circulation now.

After completing a Demo of some incredible contemporary worship songs, DJ and Nikki Johnston were asked by the People Meeting Christ foundation of CPC to release the project as a full length CD. Now completed, it's one of Don's finest productions. We have copies at the studio available for purchase.

DKS Productions has recently completed producing an album by a new artist from Pleasanton, Mary Ruth Cross. Arranger/Keyboardist Chris Erwin and Producer Don Turney have created the beautiful arrangements of some well known songs people of all ages will enjoy. With a beautiful voice and a personality to match, Mary Ruth's album is now available for purchase.

Tony Parente holds the record for the most song files on our hard drive, currently over 100. His second album of some of those Portuguese songs has just been released.

Double Dog Dare is a name to remember. These guys recorded a CD a couple years ago called "3D" and they've already finished CD number 2. Dawn and Steve Coburn, Jim Cannatta and Mike Williams are a team of talented songwriters and performers who will soon be hitting the air waves.