Hilltop Recordings

Click on the links below to sample some recordings done at Hilltop.

The first two songs were done on a four track when Hilltop first opened it's doors back in the late 1970's.
By 1985 we were recording with an eight track machine and our first sixteen track was acquired in 1990. Enjoy !!

	StoneWater.....central Jersey based Blue's band that played the circuit from the mid 70's to the late 80's. My regards to all who were members of that great StoneWater family over the years. Guys isn't it time for a reunion before none of us can get out of our rockin chairs ??? NJSB ©1985 Per Kristen Berquist Midnight Lady ©1987 John W. Bergen
	Roxoff....classic rock covers and some great originals. Recorded at Hilltop around 1985. Big City Blue 40 Days
	Stefanie Austin....a solo artist who plays acoustic guitar and sings. On this track we added some sequenced drums and Joe Riga played bass guitar. Never Give You Up
	Glenn Lewis, Tom Stolzenberger and Gary Evans recorded a version of Wind Beneath my Wings which was used as a video soundtrack by the United Way of Sussex County NJ. during their 1987 fund raising campaign. Wind Beneath my Wings
	Benediction.....Steve Vil, Timm Miller and Rab Sharpe recorded at Hilltop in 1990. Lab Animal©1990 Benediction
	Rick Bergacs..... recorded some tracks to showcase musicians from his talent agency. Rick produced and played horns on the sessions. Always Time of my Life Hot Hot Hot
	Scott Metaxes, Ken Dubman and bandmates from Prophet and later Edgar Cayce recorded some early demos at Hilltop. Gunnin for Your Love It Ain't Love
	The Colonial Musketeers...... Fife and Drum Corps A special thank you to Kevin Tracy for all his help on these sessions !! The Girl I Left Behind Irish Medley
	Roswell's Dream.....a very popular band in the Warren and Morris County area of NJ. Two samples from their "Eyes Like Scars" release. Recorded summer of 1999. Skimpy Smiles©1999 Roswell's Dream Transition in D minor©1999 Roswell's Dream Contact LA Management for a copy of Eyes Like Scars
	Formula Jade.....their first release recorded during the summer of 2000. A Night on Earth©2000 Formula Jade ..........and "VINA" recorded in 2001 Hold Me Under Now ©2001 Formula Jade Contact LA Management to order cd's !
	Ben Tyler......completed his first project at Hilltop during the winter of 2001. Into the Light©2001 Benjamin Tyler .......and his second project in 2003. Jimmy Says Bitterness All songs © 2003 Benjamin Tyler Contact LA Management to order cd's !
	Freedom Rode.....Paul "Farmer" Frank, Bob Marks, Mike Burns and Fred "Frets" Bonitz Blue Eyes Cryin Wicked Games
	Ransom the Captive......completed a six song project entitled "DISTOPIA" Listen to a sample from the track Buy Me A Car © 2001 Ransom the Captive
	Jersey Hit Box......recorded at Hilltop during the spring of 2002. Just The Way You Are Jail House Rock and again in 2003...... Lady Marmalade The Way You Look Tonight
	Stasis.....recorded at Hilltop during the fall of 2002. Call to Arms Visit the Stasis web site or email the band for more info !!!
	Scott McDonald.....of One Cat Left fame recorded some tracks in !993. Kissing You Goodbye © 1993 Scott McDonald Easier Said Then Done © 1993 Scott McDonald and Scott completed a self-titled acoustic album in February 2003. Don't Think You Won Tuck Sometimes All songs © 2003 No Prune Music Contact Scott
	Red Sun.....completed a four song project at Hilltop in April 2003. Chicago Bound No Cuttin Loose

	Red Sun presented us with a "Gold Record" Thank you Jim, Mike, Ben, Gary and Kevin. We were touched and I greatly appreciate it !
	Dixie Highway.....completed their album "Dear Ole' Dixie" in October of 2003. Check out Linda, Jay, Carlton, Jim, Ralph and Paul putting down some toe tappin Bluegrass !! Smoke Goes Up Old Love Letters Here's a picture of Dixie Highway's completed CD Get your copy at cdbaby !! The plaque from Discmakers to commemorate their project.
	Simon Circles.....recorded at Hilltop in September of 2003. Acoustic rock with a bit of Dave Matthews flavor. Mike O'Brien on drums, Craig Titus on guitar, Joel Stem on bass and Mike Frank on guitar and vocals. Jack and Coke Like a Glove All songs copyright @ 2003 Simon Circles Contact Simon Circles
	Emily Roller.....completed her first project at Hilltop in January 2004. Ironic There You'll Be Call the Man Contact Emily
	Liz Collins.....completed a solo album on March 2004. Liz is from Hatboro, Pa. and she is a very talented singer, guitarist and songwriter. You can definitely hear some Mellissa E and Janis J influences in her voice. Listen to some samples I'm sure you'll enjoy ! Faith is the Key Spiritual Man Armor of God In Heaven
	The Diamond Dance Band.....Tom Gallagher (drums), Dan Gallagher (guitars and keys) and Brad Barile (sax),formerly of the Jersey Hit Box completed their third project in March 2004. John Sloan on bass guitar and Michael Wright on lead vocals complete the new group, Volare Bossa Nova Baby Drum Thang
	The Heavy..... with Jay Jannuzzi on vocals, Troy Bleck on guitar, Todd Lanka on bass and Dave Stoker on drums completed their first project in March 2004. Their sound is somewhat reminiscent of an early 70's rock band called Free. Dig Myself a Hole Seasons of Change Waiting
	Tara Bonadonna completed her first project at Hilltop in 2004. Her songs feature unique melodies with mellow finger picking, mysticism steeped lyrics and a voice you won't forget. Moving On Asperger Eyes All songs copyright © 2004 Tara Bonadonna
	The Only Space completed a project at Hilltop in January 2005. Salvation Please Swan Song Back To My Senses All songs copyright © 2005 The Only Space
	James Fackino completed his third project at Hilltop in January 2005. James plays guitar and keyboards and joining him on this project was Allison Gentile on bass guitar and Kevin DeEshe on drums. Asleep Small Victories Watch the Leaves All songs copyright © 2004 James Fackino
	Formula Jade's 2005 release .......The Red States vs The Blue States Cities The Sailor Golden Stranded Hypa (The Beacon) All songs copyright © 2005 Adam R. Anderson except "The Sailor" copyright © 2004 Ben Tyler Anderson Contact LA Management to get your copy !!
	Karen and Amy Jones, "The Jones Girls" completed their first project at Hilltop in February 2005. Bells for Her Loosing my Religion In Your Eyes The Murder of Me Copyright © 2005 Karen Jones Check out their website for more info !
	Undercover with Andy Janowiak on drums, John Straley on bass guitar, Chris Messina on keyboards, Victor Blasucci on guitar, Rene' Bergamino on guitar/vocals and Scott McDonald on guitar/vocals completed their first project at Hilltop in April 2005. Vertigo 8675309 Boulevard of Broken Dreams Crazy Train
	Emily Roller completed her third project at Hilltop in August 2005 and she was chosen as a finalist in the "Stars of Bethlehem" vocalist competition held at Musikfest 2005. Congratulations Emily !! Me and Bobby McGee Son of a Preacher Man
	Ben Tyler Anderson (The Ben Tyler Band) was back at Hilltop in June, 2005 to record some new songs. Wishfull Thinking I'm Relieved all songs copyright © 2005 Ben Tyler Anderson Visit the pure volume website for Ben Tyler
	Lychnis Flo completed their first project at Hilltop in July, 2005. Tim Banas guitar/vocals, Chris McHale on guitar and Tyler Chambers on drums/percussion. Scattered Pieces Ghost in a Flame Countless Miles All songs copyright © 2005 Tim Banas, Lychnis Flo
	The Daily Pravda completed their first project at Hilltop in the summer of 2005. The band is from Boston Massachusetts with Adam Anderson on lead guitar/synth, David Jackel on vocals/guitar, Joshh Magee on bass guitar and Ken Marcou on drums. She's so Mature Shauna Grant Samantha Hall All songs copyright © 2005 David Jackel Visit the Daily Pravda website for more info !
	Lytrell Stevenson completed her first album At Hilltop in the fall of 2005. Lytrell 's CD entitled "Sorry" is available on CD Baby !! Listen to some sample tracks !! He Is Sorry Yours Truly Attention Gospel Boogie Comeback (with Mike and Jasmine) all songs copyright © 2005 Lytrell Stevenson
	Phoebus Apollo won a ten hour recording package at a battle of the bands held at the Historic Pattenburg House in August of 2005. Band members included Jesse Braun on drums, Conor Kinsman on bass/vocals), Nick Pokrivchak on guitar/vocals) and Kevin Mantz on vocals). The Newest The Favor Kingpin Speedwobble Skate Junkie
	Dirty Blondes completed their first project at Hilltop in February of 2006. Check out these sample tracks !! Get Down Tonight Turn the Beat Around
	The Toga Party Band recorded some tracks in July 2006. The band's repertoire of classic rock and their "Toga" look have been creating quite a buzz at clubs throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Sample Tracks !! The Middle American Girl My Own Worst Enemy

	Matty T and the Road to Ruin completed their first project at Hilltop in August2006. This West Jersey based classic rock and blues band features Matt Taggart on guitar and vocals, Hal Daggett on drums and Mike Armellino on bass. Check out these sample tracks !! Can't Get Enough The Boy's Are Back Can't You See
	The Test Tube Casanova Brigade Rob Drumm on drums, Dave "Sally" Sisbarro on bass guitar, Matt Meyers on guitar/lead vocals and Josh Boehm on lead guitar. Sample Tracks !! Good Times in Bad Places Lonely Casanova As the Blood Dries all songs copyright © 2007 The Test Tube Casanova Brigade

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