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J \ it ■ % durtiamregion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ August 9,2006 ♦ Page A7 A Clarington Community rte $ A weekly in-depth look at the communities that shape Clarington Keeping beat of the music scene at Red Room T r\nrxfor\ aty .1 . Located on Peace Street, the Red Room Recording Studio makes big noise in the music community BY JULIE CASHIN-OSTER Special to The Statesman ORONO-- It may be quiet outside the Peace House on Main Street but inside the Red Room Recording Studio keeps art forms resonating. Unlike traditional four-walled, glassed- in, sealed-tight, essentially dead-air studios, studios, Red Room has a life all its own. ; This 1850 Georgian-style home with its pine floors, high ceilings and blown glass windows is filled with music; It is here where acoustic live performances are captured in their purest form. "When we bought the house, here was this beautiful beautiful red room that had a natural reverb and vibe," said Bradley Boy, owner, musician and songwriter. "I thought this would make an amazing recording studio. (I wanted to) get away from most studios with their deadened air and recordings recordings fixed with effects." Bradley Boy tells artists to "Sing to the Room" and captures it. With the room's natural vibe all inhibitions disappear, artists become at peace with themselves and you get what they do best. Originally from Scarborough, Mr. Boy met with various independent singer/ songwriters from the area of like mind and gathered to do recordings. A creative collective of sorts was formed. Many of the artists don't fall into a distinct category. category. Red Room is very supportive of the Indie music scene, providing a place for underground, independent musicians to play. ' • "Finding venues playing original music is few and fair between. Most clubs want Top 40 and most Jazz/Blues clubs only book established bands to fill the room; Independent artists need somevyhere to play - we bring in acts and pay them," he said. Once a month Red Room features an artist -- basically a house party - and charges a small admission which goes straight to the artist. "I give the artist the option of recording the live show, mix it and give them the master." "Here you (the artist) are inspired by others. You find your musical direction, your own voice. As an original artist you have to keep playing. The more you play, the more familiar people become with your music." Mr. Boy has introduced some new instruments including a suitcase base drum, which is an old suitcase with a mic mounted inside replaces the traditional traditional base dmm and a wash tub base. ' "The.wash tub base I made from a. piece of wood I found on the shore of Lake Huron. I took it once to a pub we were performing at and the bouncer said I had to leave it at the bar, it was a weapon." . The Red Room is also home to the Kent Boys, affectionately billed as "The House Band." The Kent Boys are Bradley Boy, Poor Pelly, Jeebus Kent and Reefer Kent. Red Room has three recording bundles to choose from all are priced the same at $250. All recordings are done through a 16 track digital audio workstation, using large diaphragm and condenser microphones. Bundle one, dubbed Sold Acoustic, is actually a recording retreat weekend. As a guest at the house for a weekend, you get a chance to experience thé Town of Orono, relax in a nurturing environment .and find inspiration. "We'll record eight to. 10 of your songs and within a week you'll get a mixed'down CD to use as a master. This is ideal' demo for gigs or festival submissions." If you require accompaniment of the house band (The Kent Boys) you can choose bundle two. "We'll arrange a consultation prior to your recording to fully utilize your studio time. Then we'll record as many songs as we can in five hours. Again, you'll get a mixed down CD within a week. A band wanting to record acoustic, live a MM lAjMj 'Here you (the artist) are inspired by others. You find your musical direction, your own voice.' -- Bradley Boy ' Ron Pietroniro/Metroland Durham Reaion Media firnnn TheS R°l P,C p S " ' a "t dUri " g 3 musicaI interlude at the Red Room Recording Studio in Orono ? The Red Room Recording studio is located in the Peace House on Main Street in Orono. more off the floor may want to choose bundle three. Record as many songs as you can get in 5 hours, mixed down, in a week with CD in hand. If you are interested in learning more to heat about Red.Room Recordings yoii can visit its website at www.myspace.com/ redroomrecordings. Live recordings arc available for playing and downloading off the site. Health department offers tips on staying cool this summer BY ERIN MOORE Special to The Statesman DURHAM -- As Canadians, we embrace our summers as a wonderful contrast to our long cold winters, but experts agree that the heat of the summer can also be dangerous - especially for seniors. Trudy Peters is a,Registered Visiting Nurse with Paramed Home Health Care and visits many seniors on her daily rounds.. "Fortunately I don't see too many seniors suffering seriously from the heat because so many, buildings are air conditioned, conditioned, but it's extremely important to watch for symptoms because seniors are especially prone." Ms. Peters goes on to explain that seniors don't adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature. temperature. They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that upsets normal body responses to heat and they may be taking a medication that impairs their ability to regulate temperature or inhibits perspiration. Officials from the Heart and Stroke Society of Canada say that many medications medications for high blood pressure and heart disease are diuretics and can contribute to dehydration. "Seniors don't drink a lot of water or juice. Generally their consumption of fluids is low because it's either not part of their routine or their fluids arc restricted for various medical reasons," adds Ms. Peters. "They also often have a tendency to over dress when it's warm. Even on a hot day, I'll find many seniors wearing a sweater or several layers of clothing." According to the Durham Region Health Department the common signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting and fainting. They suggest that if these symptoms arc present, offer the victim cool, non-alcoholic, non cat- feinated beverages. Suggest they take a cool shower, bath or sponge bath and seek out an air conditioned environment. The next concert is Sept. 16 at The Red Room with Kaiyn Ellis. Start time is 8 p.m., with 40 tickets available for $10 each, BYOB. For information, call 905- 983-5691. change Check that clothing is lightweight and loose fitting. If the individual does not cool off within one hour or if symptoms worsen, seek medical attention. Ms. Peters underlines the importance of fluids when it's hot, "Reminding seniors to keep themselves hydrated is very important, even if they say they don't feel thirsty. And remind them to do it slowly so that their bodies can adjust. Seniors should also have a buddy contacting them on a daily basis to check that everything is OK and that they're getting their fluids."