The story
History
In 1977, recording engineer Steve Remote partnered with Joel Schreiber to create Aura-Sonic, Ltd. Remote had been recording professionally at Max's Kansas City since 1976 while Schreiber, a graduate from the American Academy of the Dramatic Arts, was managing a children's clothing store in Flushing, Queens. Not content with operating a conventional recording studio, Steve decided to create a studio on wheels so they could go the client instead of the client going to them. From 1977 to 1983, Schreiber was the President of ASL with Remote acting as the Vice President and chief engineer. In 1983, Remote bought out Schreiber's stake in the company and became the sole owner.
The Bunker (1977-1984)
Specifications
1966 Ford 600 Series
12’ X 7 ‘ X 7’ (body) control cabin
Gross Vehicle Weight: 14,000 lbs
Rear and Passenger side exits
Select Acts Recorded
Artists include Black Uhuru, Chris Rush, Elvin Jones, Frank Zappa (Halloween ‘81), Howard Jones, Johnny Thunders, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam and Dave, The Buzzcocks, The Police, The Ramones, The Specials, and XTC.
GMC (1984 - 1987)
Specifications
GMC Chevrolet
Gross Vehicle Weight: 18,000 lbs
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Power Requirements & information: 208 volts, single-phase, 50 amp service required
Passenger side exit
Select Acts Recorded
Artists include Allen Toussaint, Bad Brains, Bobby Hutcherson, Boy George, Dr. John, Gill Evans and the Monday Night Orchestra, Lloyd Cole & the Commotions, Ron Carter, Rev. Timothy Wright, Randy Brecker, Sadao Watanabe, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, The Fleshtones, and The Neville Brothers.
Jethro (1987 – 2009)
Specifications
Navistar International turbocharged Diesel truck
Gross Vehicle Weight: 33,000 lbs
Outside truck dimensions: 30' 6" long X 8' 0" wide X 11' 6" high
Control cabin dimensions: 17' 0" long X 7' 5" wide X 7' 10" high
Power Requirements & information: 208 volts, single-phase, 50 amp service required
Passenger side exit
Select Acts Recorded
Artists include 24-7 Spyz, Aerosmith, Allman Brothers Band, Ben Harper, Branford Marsalis, Carlos Santana, David Matthews and Friends, Denis Leary, Elliott Smith, Jeff Buckley, Laura Nyro, Lenny Kravitz, Living Colour, Outkast, Pat Benatar, Public Enemy, Roberta Flack, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sonic Youth, Soundgarden, The Beach Boys, and Tony Bennett.
Elroy (1999 – Present)
Specifications
Mercedes-Benz 1419
Gross Vehicle Weight: 33,000 lbs
Exterior Vehicle Dimensions: 33.0' L x 12.5' H x 102" W
Exterior Dimensions with Rear Platform & Stairs: 40.0' L x 12.5' H x 102" W
Exterior Expando Dimensions: 22.0' L x 11.5' H x 14.0' W
Power Requirements & information: 208 volts, single-phase, 100 amp service required
Elroy carries 200' of entertainment power cable with Cam-Lok E1016 connectors
Rear side exit
Select Acts Recorded/Mixed
Artists include Anat Cohen, Anthony Hamilton, Aretha Franklin, Chris Botti, Dave Holland, Esperanza Spalding, Herbie Hancock, Hey Guy, Hunters, Kenny Werner, Ledici, Los Gauchos, New York Dolls, Soulive and Wayne Shorter.
The Bread Mobile (2003 – Present)
Specifications
GMC / Grumman Kurbmaster Stepvan
Gross Vehicle Weight: 14,000 lbs
Exterior Vehicle Dimensions: 25.5' L x 11.5' H x 96" W
Power Requirements & information: 208 volts, single-phase, 50 amp service required
TBM carries 200' of entertainment power cable with Cam-Lok E1016 & E1015 connectors
Passenger side exit
Select Live Broadcasts
NPR’s Toast of the Nation (2003-2007)
J&R Downtown Music Festival (2003-2008)
88th PGA Tour (2006)
Newport Folk Festival (2008-Present)
Newport Jazz Festival (2008-Present)
Select Acts Recorded
Artists include Alabama Shakes, Andrew Bird, Beck, Conor Oberst, Conrad Herwig, Dawes, Eddie Palmieri, Elvis Costello, Fleet Foxes, Herbie Hancock, Jim James, Joshua Redman Quartet, Marcus Miller, Michael Kiwanuka, My Morning Jacket, Patty Griffin, The Avett Brothers, The Decemberists, The Lumineers, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Wayne Shorter Quartet, Wilco and Wynton Marsalis.
Cosmo (2009 - Present)
Specifications
Hino 268 A
Gross Vehicle Weight: 25,950 lbs
Exterior Vehicle Dimensions: 36.0' L x 11.5' H x 102" W
Exterior Dimensions with Rear Platform & Stairs: 40.0' L x 11.5' H x 102" W
Power Requirements & information: 208 volts, single-phase, 100 amp service required
Cosmo carries 200' of entertainment power cable with Cam-Lok E1016 connectors
Rear side exit
Tiny Big Mobile (2016 – Present)
Specifications
2015 Ford Transit / 350 HD Ecoboost
Gross Vehicle Weight: 5,878 lbs
Exterior Vehicle Dimensions: 22' L x 9.6' H x 86" W
Power Requirements & information: 208 volts, single-phase, 50 amp service required
TBM II carries 90' of entertainment power cable with Cam-Lok E1016 & E1015 connectors
Passenger side exit
Select Live Broadcasts
WPLJ-FM Summer Kick-Off Broadcast (2016)
WPLJ-FM Holiday Broadcast from Children's Specialized Hospital (2016)
Newport Folk Festivals (2017 & 2018)
Farm Aid Live Television Broadcast (2018)
Live X The Greatest Day Ever Fest - Coney Island - Live Broadcast (2019)
Select Acts Recorded or Mixed
Artists include Bon Iver, Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Devon Gilfillian, Drive-By Truckers, Fleet Foxes, Harry Connick Jr., Hurray for the Riff Raff, Jade Bird, Jason Isbell, Jim James, John Paul White, John Prine, Jon Batiste, Jonathan Wilson, Kermit the Frog, Lake Street Dive, Lucius, Lukas Nelson, Margo Price, Marlon Williams, Nathaniel Rateliff, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Neil Young & Promise of the Real, Pinegrove, Sturgill Simpson, The War and Treaty, The Wild Reeds, Roger Waters, Shovels & Rope, Warren Haynes, Wilco, and Yebba.
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