Houston’s music community came out in force to celebrate the grand opening of Wire Road Studios on July 31. After sipping on drinks and snacking on Texas-style appetizers, guests took a tour of the new Russ Berger Group–designed facility, which features two recording studios and a video editing suite. During the tour, three bands—Hazy Ray, Trucker’s Choice and Mantis—recorded in the live room. Evesborough Films, which works out of the Wire Road video editing suite, showcased its video production talent with a montage of its latest work, including music videos for hip-hop artists in the Wire Road family. The studio is now officially open and booking recording projects
In the welcome tent, from left: Thurogood Wordsmith (Wire Road Family hip-hop artist), Shea Serrano (guest), Michael Damante (guest), Kenny Brown (James Kelley’s uncle) and James Kelley (president and chief engineer)
Yves Saint (MC of event/member of The Niceguys/Wire Road Family hip-hop artist) and Ramiro Valdes (Wire Road engineering intern running sound in welcome tent)
James Kelley and guests
Yves Saint (MC of event/member of The Niceguys/Wire Road Family hip-hop artist) and guests
Byron Kelley (owner) giving a tour of the facility
Guests in the studio during live recording session
Thurogood Wordsmith (solo hip-hop artist) and Yves Saint The Niceguys) drawing names for giveaways
Nick Greer of Mantis recording live in the studio
