****************************************************************…read moreAsk yourself...What is retaliation? I reviewed my experience at Black Dog Studios accurately and truthfully. In response to this negative YELP review, Robert Blackburn has posted a hateful, misogynistic, and retaliatory response. Please read his response because it shows you his true personality and it comes to you directly from his own mouth. [Thank you, Robert!] I stand by my original review: He WAS NOT in the studio on recording day. **************************************************************** As a business owner, in response to a negative review, would you A) reach out to the customer and say, "Let's figure this out" or "I'd like to give you a refund to help change your view of me," or, would you B) retaliate so the world can see your true nature? Blackburn responds with hateful remarks that go beyond any business owner's reaction to a YELP review. This is how he solves problems and it is the exact type of behavior that I experienced from him outside his studio. Read Blackburn's words and consider this, "Is this normal behavior?" "Is his response a rational response?" "Does his solution engage the public to want to receive services at his business?" This is a rare occasion. Here, the public gets to hear--from the owner's own mouth--how truly vindictive and spiteful he is and we see how he copes. ***************************************************************** * Robert Blackburn details his true maliciousness for all of the world to see. His retaliative comments are a direct reflection of how he regards his customers. Now ask yourself this, "If my daughter/son record at his studio and I don't like the results, what will he say about my daughter online?"

Exceptional recording experience from top to bottom. I've completed a few recording projects at…read moreBlackdog over the last 6 or 7 years. I book out full days most of the time, and the rates are very reasonable. Short sessions are available, rates a slightly higher. Most of my recording work has been with their in-house engineer Erik, but I have also worked with Matt, Cal (former) and Sean (former). All characters in their own right with much insight, and many useful suggestions (tone choices, amp choices, mic placement etc). Erik's "sound profile" tends to coincide well with mine, we have a mutual interest in classic, warm analog recordings, so I generally work with him. They have excellent spaces, well tuned and diverse enough to create some distinct and unique sounds. I am a big fan of the Yamaha grand piano, and Studio A is superb for mix work and critical playback. Studio B is good for light mix work, and it's a bit cheaper. The key to success in any recording studio is getting what you want out of the completed product. Studio time is expensive, and not getting what you hoped for can be very frustrating (trust me, it sucks!) I have had no problem getting exactly what I wanted, for a decent price with killer engineers. I'm very picky, and this place is great.

Been going to the HOG since I was 15 years old! Anything and everything the music players and…read morelovers of any genre! They offer the walk-in prices of any shop in Rochester. Bought many guitars and still continue to buy, great bunch of guys to work with! Big shout out to Bruce and Kurt always ready to help! Ed Dyminski Retired teacher and guitar teacher Rochester City Schools

If the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame had a baby with a Flea Market…read more.. It's a cool store, no doubt about it! They have everything from concert tees, albums (vinyls, cassettes, cds), guitars, pedals, etc Some stuff you see in there just isn't preserved correctly though which is really sad... some stuff has been sitting in sun light so long and is so faded its heart breaking. They could definitely go through a lot of stuff to make some space in the clutter. I know that's part of the charm but it really makes it look like shit in there. I know I sound harsh but that place really is dope and is a true gem especially with the artists who have come through to take pics and play there!