Loho Studios is a
New York City
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recording studio
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. Founded in 1983 by brothers Edward and Victor Luke, it began as a rehearsal studio but, with the addition of recording equipment, over time became a full-fledged recording studio. Loho's Lafayette Street location quickly became a home for New York-area recording artists.
The studio is now located at 48
Clinton Street
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in the
Lower East Side
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Traditionally ...
of the
borough
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History
In the Middle ...
of
Manhattan
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.
Loho has recorded music for artists such as
Ryan Adams
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In 2000, Adams left ...
,
Blues Traveler
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,
Rosanne Cash
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,
The Heroine Sheiks
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,
The Everly Brothers
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,
Art Garfunkel
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,
John Mayer
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,
O.A.R.,
Lindsay Lohan
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,
Joan Jett
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,
Speedsters and Dopers
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Gina Gershon
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Yo La Tengo
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Billy Squier
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,
Patti Smith
Patricia Lee Smith (born December 30, 1946)
is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter and author who became an influential component of the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album ''Horses''.
Called the "punk poet ...
,
Phish
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Joey Ramone
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and a host of many more, both mainstream and independent artists.
In 1996, Loho Studios privately purchased the
Rolling Stones Mobile Studio
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for recording use in the United States.
In 2006,
Willie Nelson
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released his newest album, ''Songbird'', which was recorded at Loho Studios.
In 2007, Loho Studios was sold to
The Blue Man Group who now use the space for rehearsals, recordings and auditions. The facility has since reopened its doors (after hours) for public use once again.
Booking
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References
External links
Website: https://archive.today/20110207100859/http://lohostudio.com/
Recording studios in Manhattan
Companies based in New York City
Entertainment companies established in 1983
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