~ NEWS ~

6/9/08
Jeff Eskew made a few recordings!
Jane Mays debut Record "Hungry" is released into the world

4/9/08
Still Recording, but not so much! Teaching Guitar at the ASTEC Charter School!

9/6/07
Mark Lewellen has begun the new Golden Eggs Record! Bridgwater Band completed their debut record!

7/04/07
Jane Mays has begun a record!

10/28/06
Broken Sky and Jesse Cahn will complete their debut records before the new year! Casey Friedman has taken a new job as an IA Sound Operator for I.A.T.S.E. (the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees).

08/20/06
Broken Sky has begun their debut record. The Yippee Yi-Yo Show theme song was recorded by Billy Reid.

08/06/06
12 Flowing Ounces from Altus, Oklahoma made an excellent record this weekend.

07/21/06
Oklahoma City's NONzine has published an article about the Inner State, a transcription can be found in Press section of the website. Jason Apple has begun a record at the Inner State.

07/16/06
Victor Zuniga recorded a four song demo. Jason Apple,Victor Zuniga, Melvin Johnson, and Holly & Alexa talk of making a record at the Inner State.

07/01/06
Beau Brand has taken new photos of the Inner State, expect an updated photo tour on the website soon! Jesse Cahn continues work on his record. Jason Apple talks of making a record with Casey Friedman, as does Lisa Curl! Gerardo Angeles made a demo recording.

06/13/06
Renovations of the studio are complete! Expect updated photos on the website soon! James Allen is completing a three song album. Jesse Cahn is making fine progress on his new album. Marcus Hayes is will return to the studio to produce a new solo recording!

4/28/05
Reverb Brothers Play VZD's 30th Anniversary!

Marty, Miho and Casey by Cat Parker

04/22/06
Happy Earth Day! James Allen recorded his first demo today, he did great. James Roche, Jesse Cahn, Marcus Hayes and Co., Casey Friedman, Telamon, BB Reed, The Slumber Party, and God TV are all making progress on new records. Courtney Floyd-Duncan visited the Inner State for some Pro-Tools education. Todd "Moses White" Staggs is studying music at the Inner State. Casey Friedman is currently gigging with the Loose Shoes, Reverb Brothers, and Book of Rules; he is also developing a solo act. The Studio is still undergoing renovations, look for new photos on the site soon.

02/19/06
James Roche is in production of his debut record. BB Reed will begin recording his debut album this month. Releases from the Slumber Party, Telamon, and God TV are around the corner. Jesse Cahn is making fine progress with his new record! MHC Records is halfway through a full length record, it is sounding awesome. Jody Bailey might start an internship at the Inner State. Minutes Too Far completed a day of overdubs for their upcoming release. Billy of Wondernaut visited the Inner State to add a touch of keyboards to two songs of his new album. Holly Moorad is in talks of a making a record. Shilo Brown will visit the studio today to record a live solo album. Ronnie Lee Clayton is talking of making a record with Casey. Daryush has been rehearsing at the Inner State.

01/16/06
Happy Martin Luther King Day!

01/01/06
Happy New Year! All is well at the Inner State Studio! Dog Band record is done. BB Reed will start his debut record soon. Steven Schmidt talks of recording. Casey has abandoned the idea of a solo record. Debut Records from Telamon ad The Slumber Party will hopefully be out soon!

11/29/05
Jesse Cahn is making great progress on his new record. Casey Friedman and Rebecca Sondergaard have started a band! Marcus Hayes and his crew at MHC are working on an outstanding debut record. Casey Friedman is very close to being finished with his new record (he will be singing on all the songs). Marty Dillon talks of a business partnership with the Inner State Studio. The Dog Band is done with their new record. Telamon is close to being released.

11/15/05
Audio Engineer, vocalist, and accordionist Russ Bonge is assisting in the recording of Casey Friedman's new record "Bricks and Bread". Casey is very grateful for Russ's enthusiasm and professional attitude!

11/09/05
Jesse Cahn has begun a record at the Inner State!

11/04/05
Hopefully the Dog Band will finish their new record tonight. Sky Gant is getting together his own studio. Wish him luck! "Killer Diller" from the Loose Shoes is selling well. Casey is trying to get White Cap back into the studio.

10/25/05
New releases coming soon from Marcus Hayes, Jacob Becannen, Telamon, God TV, the Slumber Party, Art with Teeth, and Sky Gant. The LOOSE SHOES have appeared on National Public Radio, Casey will play bass with/ Loose Shoes for their cd release party at the blue door Thursday 10/27/05.

10/21/05
Pseudodance presents Diversion of Light. October 21, 22 9pm at the Pseudodance Theater 8th & Broadway, downtown OKC. Colossal Light Fixtures from Jason Aksel and Nicole Moan will be on display. The lovely ladies of Pseudodance will perform tracks from God TV "Surfing the Remote Controls".

10/05/05
Jacob Becannen is coming back to the Inner State soon. The Dog Band is days away from being done with their first record, it is a beauty. The Loose Shoes debut record is available at Pootinella.com MHC Records has fallen off the map. Art with Teeth is making steady progress on their debut record. Al Higganbotham had his first music lesson this week. Brian Brody aka BB Reed will be returning to complete his debut record. New records from The Slumber Party, Telamon, God TV II, and Jagannatha are around the corner!!!!

09/30/05
The Kitchen is done, stop by and have a bite.

09/26/05
Handyman Jim Cupp and his Assistant Bradley have been working around the clock for days setting up the new Inner State Kitchen and Bathroom. Casey is very excited about it. In other news, the Loose Shoes new record "Killer Diller" now available. Sam Hoody will visit the Studio this week. The Dog Band's new record is practically done. Kit Mauldin, aka Abraxxas, has started production of his debut electronic music record. Art with Teeth have completed one and a half songs. The Stark weather boys will make a 5 song EP in October. The Stockyard City Band will also start recording soon. The Fellowship Students have reformed and Casey would really like to record their Debut Full Length Record!!!!!

09/11/05
Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips and Tre Cool of Green Day have both visited the Inner State Studio in recent weeks. Wayne was here buying old used band instruments for props in his upcoming movie. Tre Cool was here while on tour and he bought some vintage drums!

09/01/05
A lot been going on! Art with Teeth (Cracker Jones & Moses White) have begun their debut record at the Inner State Studio. Jacob Becannen is still working away on his first solo record. Lindsay Stull is making great progress in her study of music and the bass guitar. Casey Friedman is playing bass with the Western Swing and Country-Jazz quintet the Stockyard City Band. MHC Records is in production of their first release. The Inner State Studio relocated to the Basement of Lonnie Sigman and Connie Bauer in Tulsa, OK August 22nd thru the 26th to finish the Dog Bands new record "Land". Skye Gant is still out there doing his thing...

08/15/05
The Inner State Studio will have a Kitchen soon! Skye Gant in the studio. Cara Connolly talks of recording at the Inner State Studio. Lindsay Stull read music last week, tomorrow we will have a bass and drum jam!

07/29/0
Two new clients, Aaron Sams and Bryn Taylor, found the Inner State Studio this week! Casey Friedman feels like this web site is finally paying off. Hip hip hurray for the Information Super Highway!

07/25/05
Work continues on the new Inner State Studio Kitchen and Bathroom. Jacob Becannen maybe nearly half way done with his debut solo record, his album concept is to do all the parts himself and each song must be completed in under 5 hours. He has completed 5 songs so far and I believe a fine album is coming your way. Lindsay Stull is making good progress in her study of music and the bass guitar at the Inner State Studio. BB Reeds saxophone demo is in circulation. The Loose Shoes have had their new record Mastered by Dave Copenhaver at Studio 7. The Reverb Brothers will open for the Rev. Horton Heat at the Bricktown Brewery August 12th, this show will rock!

07/07/05
Sam Stalcup and Co. transferred audio files into the digital domain in preparation for the production of their new folk film about the Woody Guthrie Festival in Okemah, OK. the Loose Shoes have completed their debut record and it is awesome! Jacob Becannen is working away on his debut solo record. Brian Brody has completed his saxophone demo. TELAMON is about to be sent to the pressing plant. Brothers Carl and Marcus Hayes are working on their new record. The Inner State studio is about to have Location Recording services available!!!

06/11/05
Lindsay Stull has begun her study of music and the bass guitar! BB Reed is halfway through his saxophone demo. Casey Friedman hopes the Reverb Brothers next record will begin production soon. God TV 2 is on the way. Nick Alexander continues construction of the new kitchen, guest bedroom, and study hall.

06/08/05
Marcus and Carl Hayes begin production of Sam Hoody's debut album "There Goes the Neighborhood". Jacob Becannen has completed 2 songs for his debut solo record, it is sounding great! Production of the Reverb Bros. next record is in negotiations. Kaitlin Brown speaks of recording at the Inner State Studio.

05/25/0
Jacob Becannen begins his first solo record! Loose Shoes record release around the corner. Wapo will finish his senior project with the assistance of D' EZ within the week. Brian Brody talks of a saxophone de mo.

05/11/05
Daniel Delluomo, student of Classen High School of Advanced Studies, begins his senior project today! Wish Wapo good luck!

04/12/05
Digital Media has created 200 copies of the new "Inner State Studio Sampler 2002-2005"!!!

04/11/05
Chad Mount streamlines the Inner State Web site!

03/22/05
Lisa Curl's first record "Wish I Was Japanese" has been self-released, its first two tracks were produced by Casey Friedman.

03/14/05
The Inner State Studio now has a very cool Fender Pedal Steel courtesy of John McGuinness!!! the Tom & Billy show is returning to the studio his week to create another demo.

03/09/05
Talk of a next Reverb Brothers record has begun!!!! the Loose Shoes are still working on their debut record. Inner State Compilation 2005 is right around the corner. New solo record from Casey Friedman is in production, he will be singing on this one! Alex Speers will be taking a week off for spring break.

03/08/05
Basile Kolliopoulos in the studio. Shane Ellis will complete a three song demo by March 16th! Catalyst is considering recording again at the Inner State Studio. Three new bills designed to support our film and music industry are making their way through the legislative process right now.

House Bill 1716 – Authored by Rep. Susan Winchester, 1716 establishes an income tax credit equal to 25% of profits from investment in Oklahoma in the production of a film or music project or company when profits are reinvested in the production of another Oklahoma film or music project or development of an Oklahoma company. Credit becomes available January 1, 2006 and may not exceed the taxpayer’s tax liability. HB 1716 unanimously passed the House floor and was sent to the Senate on 2/17/05.

Senate Bill 877 – Authored by Senator Debbe Leftwich, SB 877 is strictly amendatory in nature. It adds the development of film and music production facilities to the list of eligible facilities for tax credits under the existing Oklahoma Tourism Development Act. The legislation also offers incentives for the development of Oklahoma companies whose profits will be re-channeled into the state. SB 877 passed Committee on 2/15/05 and is on Senate Floor Agenda.

House Bill 1756 – Authored by Rep. Doug Miller, HB 1756 adds commercials as a type of production eligible for the rebate, and require proof of a certificate of completion bond and liability insurance in order to qualify for the rebate.
 
The Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program is designed to give companies filming in Oklahoma a 15% rebate on Oklahoma expenditures incurred during the course of filming. To qualify, a film must have a minimum budget of $1 million. Payout's made during any one fiscal year may not exceed $2 million.  

If you would like to track the progress of these bills, go to www.lsb.state.ok.us.

02/27/05
the Loose Shoes are probably a month away from finishing their record. Inner State compilation is on the way. Shane Ellis is working hard on his recordings.

02/20/05
Now mentoring Alex Speers from Putnam City High School! Kit Mauldin has finally begun his recording project at the Inner State Studio. Still working away with Shane Ellis, the Loose Shoes, Sky Ason, Del Wapo, & Dave Sever. Played bass with the Redbud Revival for a couple of shows. Still rocking' the bass with the Reverb Bro's, check http://www.myspace.com/reverbbros for show dates!

01/18/05
Today there is a chance that Ricky Graber and I will finish the Blue Motel EP. We started 6/5/04.

01/14/05
hmmmm, is no news good news?

01/07/05 I am still alive, the holidays almost got me. Dave Sever in the Studio. Ricky Graber of Blue Motel has a new job as an OKC taxicab driver. I am now the bass player for the Reverb Brothers, we will open for Rev. Horton Heat at the Bricktown Brewery Jan 15th. God TV is out there somewhere.

12/05/04
In the Studio - Sky Gant. Improved web site! Compilation album almost done! Reverb Brothers record coming out soon!

11/29/04
Work, Work, Work, Work, Work

11/14/04
In the Studio- Shane Ellis, the Loose Shoes. New Intern - Dan Lee! New Album Out! New Pages on the Site!