Another year has flown by and as usual it has been far from uneventful here at Grouse Lodge.

We had a vast array of artists and musical styles pass through during the course of 2009.

From home grown acts such as Industry , the Saw Doctors and Danu to international stars like Japan's Chiaki Ishikawa and New Zealand's Camilla Kerslake.

Our summer was brightened up by the prescence the legendary Dame Shirley Bassey who came here to record vocals on her latest album 'The Performance' with producer David Arnold. While the Dame was here the BBC's Alan Yentob came to interview and film here for his documentary 'Imagine' . If you are in the U.K. you can view this show on here http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00p36t8/Imagine_Winter_2009_Dame_Shirley_Bassey_The_Girl_from_Tiger_Bay/

Other wise you can see it on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wjBl6F6c7c 

Swedish aritist Lars Winnerback came back to us for a second time to make yet another album with us.

TV chef Loyd Grossman came with his punk band The New Forbidden (also return clients).. We had The Raw Jam sessions which was shown on RTE2 and featured The Dirty Epics, Majella Murphy, RSAG and The Infomatics all recording here at the studios.

Scottish act Circle Stop, Sky  Car, Kila and Jester were just some of the other acts to come here.

We are delighted to have the honour of seeing out the year with the legendary Jimmy Mc Carthy who visited us with some wonderful Irish artists. He has valued past client, Donal Lunney on board producing his latest work.

It would take all day to reel off each and every act that has come in over the year but we enjoyed each session and are always pleased to welcome old friends and newcomers alike.

We look forward to another interesting year ahead of us in 2010.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a very happy and safe Christmas and a happy New Year!

 We have sponsored a recording studio exhibit in the new Wax Museum Plus, called Wax Factor where you can film your very own pop videos, upload them to the Wax Factor's channel and watch at home with family and friends.

So there is a 10% entry fee discount for all past clients of Grouse Lodge Studios, Coolatore House and Temple Lane Recording Studios. Just drop our name at the door and you will receive the discount.

For more details on Wax Factor, check out -http://www.waxmuseumplus.ie/waxfactor.html

The full daily rates are €1500 per day for studio 1. €750 for studio  and engineer's fee is €150 - €250.

 However, we do try and meet our clients' budget whenever possible and I am currently running special rates of  €600 for  studio 2 or studio 1 for €1000 per day  with engineer or assistant included. If you can record before the end of the year I will reduce the rate to €500 and  €800, this is a huge discount.

So if you want to record at a world class recording facility for a fraction of the usual price please call Tracy on +353 (0) 9064 36175 or e-mail info@grouselodge.com

We were recently graceed with the presence of the living legend that is Dame Shirley Bassey. She came here to record vocals for her latest album.

Dame Shirley, who is Britain's most successful  female artist of all time was working with producer David Arnold who is the man been behind the last 5 Bond soundtracks.

We are looking forward to hearing the as yet untitled album which will feature "contemporary songs" and will be released in November.

Dame Shirley recently signed to Geffen Records.

British television executive Alan Yentob (BBC) interviewed the Dame during her stay.

Celebrity photographer, Danny Clifford visited while the Dame was here. He had the following to say about Grouse Lodge on his website-

"There is a really nice feel about this studio complex. Which is no wonder that so many bands and artists have chosen Grouse Lodge as their studio resort of choice. These artists include about 5 months residency by the late, Michael Jackson and his kids. I hear he had a truly wonderful time living there for that length of time"

Sony Ericsson and RTE have announced that Dublin Hip Hop & Rap artists The Infomatics have been voted Sony Ericsson Raw Sessions Artist of the Year.

In June had the pleasure of filming the Raw sessions between here and our Dublin based, Sun studios. http://www.therawsessions.ie/index.php?group=user&class=browse&task=bands_page&band=5

The Infomatics won (amongst other things) a week’s recording here in Grouse Lodge.

We would like to congratualate them and we look forward to having them back.