Excellent location in Monclair, NJ easy parking (either on the street or nearby parking garage)…read more Two blocks from the main drag with plenty of dining options. The old stone church/performance center holds a variety of music events. Lat nights performance with Steve Earle (recently inducted into the Grand Ole Opry) celebrating his 50 year career with Storyteller format. Opening was Zandi Holup an emerging artist with a bright future. The volunteers go out of their way to make the patrons feel comfortable always a pleasure to chat with. I look forward to a return visit.

Kevin is one of the best engineers in New Jersey. His crew follows suit. Great studio gear is…read moreconstantly upgraded. He has a great sense of what's right and wrong in your music with your best interest in mind. He gives back to the community by doing shows too. Monthly rooms are cool looking too.

I have used the rehearsal space and professional services at Backroom Studios for just about five…read moreyears. The facilities are top-notch, always clean, always accessible and always secure. I really can't imagine my band being located anywhere else, it's a fantastic and creative atmosphere!

What a great place. Equipment is plentiful and in great shape. The place has such a distinct vibe -…read moreI love it! And Jose is top notch...super knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Highly recommend this place!

I have been rehearsing at Hellhound Studios (on and off) for at least 3 years with a number of…read moredifferent bands. Every time I rehearse, I am treated with the utmost respect and hospitality, as if it were my home away from home. Both of the studio managers are books of knowledge when it comes to music and beyond. They've seen hundreds (if not thousands) of bands rehearse and record at their studio. Have a question about what your band could be doing better? Ask them. They keep their facility maintained in tip-top shape, and have some of the best gear of any studio I've ever rehearsed/recorded in. As well, they continue to have absolutely affordable pricing for 2 hours of a professional rehearsal space. You can even record your rehearsal on a CD for demoing/live recording purposes! Fridges are stocked with cold drinks (to hydrate thirsty performers) and benches are provided for people who just want to sit and listen to musicians play. Between the performance aspects, hospitality, and fun atmosphere, I would gladly recommend this rehearsal space to any professional group of musicians who are looking for a place to prepare for their upcoming set of shows, tour, or record their next big album.

Geddy's a good dude and does a good job setting up guitars. Took two acoustics that needed its…read moreaction brought down. One of them had an impossibly high action and I wasn't sure he'd be able to shave the saddle down enough. But he did an excellent job on both and they play beautifully. They were intonated perfectly and without and fret buzz. Price was good--better than what a setup would have cost at Sweetwater, for example, and I liked the fact he's local and can do the setup once I receive the guitar since the shipment process itself can alter how a guitar is set up. Also, as a side note, he also makes candles on the side and will give you a sample.

Excellent service, pricing, and work! I got both an electric and an acoustic set up by Geddy and…read morestill love playing them several months later! I will definitely be going back.

great service! Alpha Guitars is my new go to guitar shop! everything was explained to me in detail…read moreand was offered options to meet my goals! best shop. very knowledgeable

I brought an Epiphone with several issues to Alpha guitar. Alex's thorough service was great. The…read moreguitar needed a new bridge and some fret work. Alex went above and beyond the normal setup work I have gotten at other shops. The guitar is playing and sounding wonderful. I would recommend Alpha Guitar Works to anyone that needs a very competent luthier.

Hotel lounge, much smaller than the wide angle photos posted by the owner...in fact its maximum…read moreoccupancy 45. Actually a very nice cozy spot, classy vibe and since it's small, it's intimate. It's right off the lobby but behind closed doors so you may be able to forget it's a hotel bar. They serve food too. When we took a comfortable seat at the bar we realized it was way too brightly lit, but our cheerful hostess Tammy was happy to kill the overhead lighting over the bar and it was instantly transformed into a romantic spot. She was great, friendly and kept the conversation at the perfect level. The pandora music mix was excellent! Drink prices were reasonable. There doesn't seem to be too many bars in this neck of the woods, so we were glad to find this one!

We went to our first performance last night of this all volunteer theater and saw Talk Radio. The…read moreperformance was quite professional and we both enjoyed it a lot. The cast, crew and audience were all excellent. Plus its a whole lot easier and less expensive than the other theater options. The seats were all close to the stage and the experience was very intimate. The set was really good. The theater was quite nice and the parking, EZ. It's definitely worth checking out.

Just had a 5 star experience with Corey and Cocoon. I had a couple of things to record, and we had…read moregood communication ahead of time, making various plans. He was able to be flexible when our schedule shifted. Time was used well and we're very happy with the final tracks. He also helped us get a musician when we couldn't find one in time ourselves. I would use him again and recommend them! He was clear and up front about the price and what it covered, and there were no issues between us around that.

A warning to fellow artists/bands: We never like to leave bad reviews about local businesses, but…read morein this case we need to make an exception. We booked this place on a verbal agreement. After paying him the agreed upon amount, he refused to give us our files - as well as kept our money. Even after our manager offered him another $100 just to placate this arrogant fool, he refused. In the hundreds of places I've recorded, I've never met an engineer/studio owner who withheld a bands' masters after being paid, for no reason other than he didn't like the agreement he voluntarily entered into. We are now without the money and the masters and will now be forced to take legal action. It's our bad as well, as we trusted him to honor what was agreed upon, sans contract. Live and learn. Venmo will also be sanctioning him, as we presented his emails admitting to the agreement and his subsequent refusal to provide what is legally ours. Run - do not walk. Never use this guy. Total dishonorable fraudster.