The Recording Den

10/07/2025

🚥 We have two workshops this weekend: DRUM fundamentals, and AUDIO RECORDING basics. Check our website for more info: https://www.recordingden.com/workshops
We're keeping the classes small, so everyone can have a hands-on experience. Hope to see you there! 🙋

07/07/2025

We are excited to be hosting a new series called 'The Listening Room Series' out of the studio in Bethany. The first artist to perform (on Sunday, July 20, 5PM) will be the amazing Dana Cooper. Below, find some more info about Dana and the event. Ticket link in comments - hope to see you there!

Come celebrate a great night of music with Nashville Based Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Dana Cooper.

Dana Cooper's 32nd Release "The Ghost of Tucumcari" was Voted #1 Album of 2024 on Americana Highways Readers Poll
This album features Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Darden Smith, Shake Russell and more. It takes listeners on a stirring musical journey across genres from Folk and Rock to Country and Americana. Charting #7 on Folk Chart & #9 on Alt Country Radio Charts. Receiving Rave Reviews in American Songwriter Magazine, Glide Magazine, M Music Magazine & more.

Link to Album on ALL Digital Platforms - https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/WD4ChZK4EM

Dana Cooper is a poetic songwriter, an insightful storyteller, and a rousing musician whose performances engage & inspire audiences around the world.
Central to Cooper's unique artistry is his ability to connect with audiences through his authentic stories, sense of humor and warm stage presence.

His vast career started with his 1st self-titled Release on Elektra Records in the 70's. The studio band consisting of legendary players - "The Section" with Leland Sklar & Russ Kunkel AKA "The Immediate Family." Since then, he worked with Shake Russell in Texas, releasing several albums together and performing on "Austin City Limits." Dana has also collaborated with several established artists - Kim Carnes (Betty Davis Eye's), Don Henry, Hal Ketchum, Kim Richey, Tom Kimmel & more. His 2022 CD "I Can Face The Truth" garnered much praise and attention, charting on 5 different Radio Charts.

"Dana has a poet's eye for beauty & detail, a blue's man's soul and a songbird's gift. He is remarkable." - Hayes Carll

06/07/2025

We have three workshops starting in July, with more being added to the roster soon. Check the WORKSHOP page of our website for current offerings! See what we're up to at The Recording Den

Chuck Peterson has been playing drums since the age of 4 and has over 22 years of experience in session work, teaching, and live performances across multiple genres, including rock, funk, R&B, jazz, Latin, country, classical, and more. He has recorded with numerous artists, such as Jean Sandoval, Co...

03/07/2025

📕 We spent with week with ESPN Senior Writer and New York Times bestselling Author Seth Wickersham, recording his upcoming audiobook, American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback. It's chock-full of interesting stories, and is a must-read (or must-listen) for all sports fans out there!

27/06/2025

We love producing audiobooks! We have helped dozens of authors record and publish their works. Contact us for pricing and details.

25/06/2025

Here's a look back at 'Live From The Den', featuring Jake Swamp and The Pine. Here are Jake and Stu performing "Moving Day" ⭐️

Live from studios in Bethany, CT USAJake Swamp's 'Live From The Den' performance on 10.14.23 was co-billed with Michael Sanford Day for what t...

24/06/2025

✨ The third seasonal Acoustic Howl is in the bag. What a great night! Next one will be in September, stay tuned!

Sofia Nunzia Music Fleming Jenkins Band Claire Lane Steven Bettencourt Rick Bowering. Ethan Miller, Richard Hunter

23/06/2025

📗 We hosted a guest segment of the nationally syndicated NPR show OnPoint out of the studio this morning, and had the pleasure to meet historian and biographer Sam Tanenhaus. His segment was about his new book on William F. Buckley, called Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America. He was a great guest, and turns out he's a huge music fan as well!

Check out the new book and the show, OnPoint, on NPR radio!

22/06/2025

🙋 Thanks to all who came out last night to The Acoustic Howl - Summer 2025. Great to see so many folks coming out to play and support the local music scene! Stay tuned for a 4th of July announcement...

17/06/2025

🎸 Workshop - Creative Guitar Techniques with Ethan Miller

12/06/2025

🎧 Workshop - The Basics of Audio Recording w Ethan Miller

11/06/2025

🙋 All of us at are excited to start offering workshops this summer! The first in the series is a drum workshop with Chuck Peterson.
Upcoming music related workshops include vocal training and performance, guitar, and basic music production. Follow us, or check website recordingden.com for upcoming listings.