“Music in the soul can be heard by the universe” – Lao Tzu

With about 20 songs underway, things are moving right along for the Corey Smith crew. The band has been hard at work in the Rialto Room this week recording for the newest album’s release. If there’s one thing we’ve caught on to while watching the process: these boys mean business. Smith’s professionalism lends some insight into why his performances have caught so much fire amongst fans. The days have been long, but not without the fruits of dedicated labor. From about 10am to 8pm you’ll see the “IN SESSION” sign illuminated above doors that open to the Rialto music labyrinth. Take a step inside, over amp chords, onto one of the many oriental rugs adorning the wooden floors, and you’ll be immersed into the world that Mr. Smith conducts with precision. Producer, Rick Beato, and Manager, Marty Winsch, have been avidly at work making sure that the passion project at hand proves to be a representation of their mission. As Marty puts it, “our ultimate goal is to find happiness in what we do while trying to utilize the purest methodologies (of production) without compromise.”

- Owner, Rick (left), is all about the business

- Corey’s manager, Marty, & Hotel Indigo’s own, Barry

- And the editing commences

- Rob on bass

- Kristen, Marketing Director at Rialto, outside of the studio with Barry

- Recording in session

- The mission: lunch

- Lee (keys) taking a quick brake with Marcus (drums)

- Go Green

- Beautiful day outside of Hotel Indigo

Recording Is Now In Session

At about 2pm on Sunday, a large black trailer backed into the loading dock of the Rialto Room at Hotel Indigo. After a long day of moving and set up, the Rialto Room has transformed into an intimate recording room built to inspire musical magic throughout the week. Corey Smith and his crew have settled in and will be calling Hotel Indigo home for the week. With their instruments in place and mics turned on, the time has come for recording to commence. Stay tuned for coverage from our team at the Rialto Room of the sessions throughout the week!

The friendly staff at Hotel Indigo.

Our hardworking interns.

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The recording studio setup.

Corey Smith.

We have our cameras rolling all week to give you an insider's look at the recording process.

Corey Smith

This week Hotel Indigo will be hosting Corey Smith as he records his next album. We will have a photo blog available through out the week so follow us to get an inside look into the life of Corey Smith!