O.A.C. Recording Studio: Clients


	CLIENTS: WHAT'S HAPPENING


	NEW PROJECTS: Following many demos, TROY THOMPSON is now in pre-production for his first solo CD, 'KISMET CULPRIT', expected to be released by spring 2006. Covering a wide range of styles, Troy's unique mix of message & passion takes him beyond his work with his earlier O.A.C. recording act 'NOTWITHSTANDING AE'. COLLEEN MacALISTER's new projects include a CD reading of here wonderful Xmas poetry book titled 'THE STAR'. Her previous &O.A.C. album, '&REAL LIGHT', is getting attention world wide & can be heard on the SALT AND LIGHT radio network. Country guy JEF LEESON is preparing his solo album of traditional ballads entitled 'BALLADS MY FOLKS ASKED ME TO SING'. Following his work with HAZARD & AMBUSH, Jef plans to follow this CD with his first solo CD. Recent demos by AMBER DWYER & LUKE BROWNSON prove how much talent is yet undiscovered in the area. AIRPLAY & APPEARANCES: Many of our releases have received radio airplay, including abroad in Europe & Asia. To keep you in touch with our clients & what they're up to, use our LINKS page & visit their sites. SAMPLE MP3 CLIPS: Check out our MEDIA PAGE for sample clips.

CLIENTS: SHORT LIST

AMBUSH Eastern Ontario's long standing party band began their recording careers with O.A.C. in the mid 1990s. Three successful albums helped put the band on the local map, & then on to Nashville for their first original CD. HELIUM KIDS Covering the Beatles tune 'FIXING A HOLE', JEF LEESON submitted this to Bullseye Records & was rewarded by it's inclusion on the Bullseye release 'IT WAS 40 YEARS AGO TODAY'. You never know where things will show up! AL JENSEN A 5 song release by Kingston area's AL JENSEN helped put some sales in his pocket & his name on the street. MAUREEN LEESON Hailing from T.O., tunes for MAUREEN's first album, 'aka MOE', were demoed at O.A.C. Check out our media page for a listen. NOTWITHSTANDING AE Paving the way for passionate & original Christian music, this band recorded their first CD at O.A.C. & will get your attention whether you want it to or not! TROY THOMPSON NOTWITHSTANDING AE's front man has demoed many tunes with us & is currently in production on his first solo album, 'KISMET CULPRIT'. BIG TOE A bunch of buddies from Toronto tracked 'WE CAN WORK IT OUT' to submit to a Beatles tribute CD, but, alas, it was turned down for the release. Check out our media page for a listen.		MADOC & MARMORA CATHOLIC PARISHES The wonderfully talented & creative Fr. DiRocco of the Madoc & Marmora Catholic parishes involved parishes & soloists in the recording of an amazing 23 track Christmas CD, 'GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO'. CANADIAN GRAND MASTERS FIDDLING CHAMPIONSHIP The first 2 years of recording the CGMFC in Ottawa was offered to O.A.C. & resulted in 2 sets of albums, archiving some amazing moments on stage at Centre Point Theatre. DENNIS WHITTY & BUSHWACKER DENNIS's first album, 'WANTED: LIVE!', set a new standard in quality for area bands. The tracks still stand the test of time. Check out our media page for a listen. MARLENE Thunder Bay's own MARLENE has 2 solo CDs available thru O.A.C., & is currently in the middle of her 3rd. An amazing voice from an amazing woman. COLLEEN MACALISTER The ever inspiring & unpredictable COLLEEN has worked with us regularly for a few years now & her 'REAL LIGHT' CD is one of the most original albums you will ever hear. THE LEESONS THE LEESON FAMILY put together 2 albums of Christmas covers for gifts to family & friends.
AND MANY DEMOS BY ARTISTS SUCH AS... Amber Dwyer; Breakdown; Colleen & Mike; Hazard; Jamie Babcock; Jeff Callery; Luke Brownson; Melanie Hilmi; Pete Walker; Shart; The Lindsays; Thomas Roberts