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2001

33 1/3 Street Sound was on the road November 3rd for a second year providing the sound system and background edited music and sound for Most Holy Trinity School's annual fundraising dinner in Fowler. The sold out black-tie catered dinner was followed by a stage show starring local residents and business owners who "let their hair down" for an evening of broadway-style hijinks which this year raised over $15,000 for the school operating fund.
Although 33 1/3 Street Sound's core business is it's recording studio in St Johns, every other facet of its diverse capabilities was on display for this event including DJ service for dancing afterward. The studio's owner Darryl Schmitz left his off-stage seat at the mix board to sing the closing tribute song "God Bless the USA" with show director Cheryl Arens, followed by a standing ovation from the appreciative audience of over 500.

33 1/3 Street Sound provided the sound system and Christmas music at Peacock Road Tree Farm in Laingsburg for the Habitat for Humanity of Clinton County annual holiday fundraiser December 7th.
The Corunna High Kickers provided a demonstration of fancy line dancing delighting everyone in attendance, many of them families with young children there for the hayrides, hot cocoa and a visit with Santa Claus. Please give Habitat for Humanity a call to find out more about how you can become a sponsor. Habitat for Humanity is often listed in the telephone book.

2002

33 1/3 Street Sound provided the sound system at the Golden Glow Ballroom near Saginaw February 17th for a fundraising polka dance benefiting the Saginaw area Hospice. Three bands (one of them the Stan Saylor Band, a 33 1/3 Street recording artist) donated their time and talents for an afternoon of high energy fellowship and fun.

33 1/3 Street Sound proudly presents a new recording by country music singer Louie Longoria, entitled Wide Open Country, a collection of country favorites including "Peace of Mind", "Her Man", "An Eye for an Eye", "Baby Your Baby", "Texas Looks Like Tennessee", "I Can Still Make Cheyenne", "Why Don't That Telephone Ring", "Amarillo by Morning", "My Favorite Night Spot", "Heaven in My Woman's Eyes", "Cherokee Maiden", "It Would Be You", "Your Side of the Story" and "You've Never Been This Far Before".
Louie recently was the opening concert performer preceding an appearance in Alma, Michigan by Tommy Cash (brother of Johnny Cash), which was attended by over 500 concertgoers.
For additional information about this recording, e-mail Louie Longoria or call him at (989) 224-7205!

33 1/3 Street Sound is proud to have assisted in the promotion of singer-songwriter Mel Weaver's latest release, Spirit of Freedom, which was recorded at the studio of his good friend and outstanding producer, Tom Hagen. Mel's statewide advertising campaign began with a stop at 33 1/3 Street Sound to record his radio commercial and design his album cover.

2003

33 1/3 Street Sound provided technical expertise for the 2003 St. Johns Mint Pageant, held August 6 at St. Johns High School Auditorium. Eight lovely high school aged contestants vied for the title of St. Johns Mint Festival Mint Queen, and eight adorable elementary school girls competed for the title of Little Miss Mint.
Darryl Schmitz acted as lighting and sound coordinator and donated the use of sound reinforcement equipment for the event, which kicks off the annual mid-Michigan festival. This year's theme was "Hometown AchieveMINTS", in recognizing the variety of talents and enthusiasm with which St. Johns residents collaborate year-round to make the community such a good place to live.

2004

33 1/3 Street Sound proudly announces the release of A Frankenmuth Christmas by the Bavarian Inn's Linda Lee.  Darryl Schmitz produced and arranged all 15 songs and recorded many of the instrument tracks. This delightful Christmas recording is available at Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland and at the Bavariain Inn gift shop, both in Frankenmuth MI.

2005

33 1/3 Street Sound is pleased to present the first recording by Premium Blend, a singing group specializing in classical, historic, patriotic, and gospel selections. Quickly becoming a favorite local performing group, Premium Blend is attracting attention from festivals and performing venues all across mid-Michigan.

Also new from 33 1/3 Street Sound in 2005 is a fantastic recording by soloist Jarrett Cogswell. A favorite performer at coffeehouses and outdoor concert venues in the Ann Arbor area, Jarrett specializes in a contemporary version of folk rhythm and blues music and performs from a large collection of his original compositions.

2006

33 1/3 Street Sound was privileged and honored to be asked to provide stage sound production for the Most Holy Trinity Church 125th anniversary celebration evening stage show extraveganza recalling the Ed Sullivan Show. Early afternoon thunderstorms had threatened to rain out the event, but with quick dismantling of the sound equipment and reassembly in the mid-afternoon, the show went on as scheduled to a crowd of over seven hundred people who were eager to see Father Timothy MacDonald expertly play the part of Ed Sullivan!

33 1/3 Street Sound also provided stage sound management for the late-October weekend performances of "A St. Johns Home Companion" at the Wilson Center in St. Johns. Based loosely on the Public Radio program "A Prairie Home Companion", the St. Johns production created the atmoshpere of a live radio program with local talent and on-stage sound effects.
Darryl Schmitz teamed with Patti Smith to create the live sound effects for the song and comedy acts using common household items, and Darryl controlled the stage sound from a mix board hidden on-stage under a table. Directors Beth Webb, Susan DeRosa, and Jim Gunther expertly prepared their performers for the well-attended shows, which successfully generated $14,000 to be put toward the restoration of the historic Wilson Center Auditorium.

33 1/3 Street Sound is pleased to present a heartwarming new holiday recording by country musician Louie Longoria, featuring a variety of country Christmas favorites that are sure to get you in the Christmas spirit, country style! E-mail Louie or call him at (989) 224-7205 to get one in time for the holidays. "Ho, ho, ho...yee-HAH!"

2007

33 1/3 Street Sound is very proud of its affiliation with guitarist, singer and songwriter Cindy McElroy. Cindy is a popular soloist in the metropolitan Lansing, Michigan area and has just completed recording a rich collection of her favorite original compositions. For booking information and a list of her upcoming appearances, you can e-mail Cindy or call her at (517) 896-1644.

33 1/3 Street Sound returned to Most Holy Trinity Church in Fowler for their 2007 summer festival, featuring a stage show modeled after the television show "The Price is Right". Thousands attended the festival throughout the afternoon, and many crowded into the stage area to see this humorous tribute to the long-running CBS program.

33 1/3 Street Sound makes room for its studio expansion by donating its pool table to the St. Johns Senior Center.

2008

33 1/3 Street Sound salutes Christian rock band As We Fall from Davisburg, Michigan for recording their debut album consisting of 11 inspiring songs which were recorded, mixed, and mastered over two full-day recording sessions to begin the new year. Congratulations on a job well done, guys!

NOW IN THE STUDIO:
33 1/3 Street Sound is in the process of producing a brand new 18-song recording by accordionist Stan Saylor - ten years after the release of his very successful Czech Sounds of Stan Saylor. The new recording, due to be available this fall, will feature songs most frequently requested by his audiences when he performs in Frankenmuth, Michigan's "Little Bavaria".