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Slack Key Studios, of Nashville, TN, owned and operated by rising acoustic artist, Randy Kohrs, is the subject of a monthly article, “Room w/a VU,” in the October 2008 issue of popular recording industry publication, EQ Magazine.  Becoming increasingly known for turning out high quality product, both Kohrs and his facility earned a giant boost in recognition and popularity following a 2008 Grammy win for Americana Icon Jim Lauderdale’s CD, The Bluegrass Diaries.  Other notable projects crediting Slack Key include another hit songwriter, Larry Cordle’s latest, Took Down and Put Up, Kohrs’ own solo CD’s, such as the latest on Rural Rhythm Records, Old Photograph, and an upcoming release on Kohrs’ own label (Left of Center Records), titled Hornography.   A tribute to the esteemed resophonic guitar luthier, Tim Scheerhorn, several of the most revered players of his instruments in several genres, including Kohrs, lend their talents.   

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In a city where recording studios rise and fall seemingly on a daily basis, Randy Kohrs acknowledges in the article that it has been a slow and steady build, focusing on quality, not quantity, throughout the process of building the home-based Slack Key Studio.  In fact, it began as a way for him to record his own albums, as well as overdub on those of other artists’.  Being an in-demand session musician and singer, it saved him time and travel, and as a solo recording artist, it definitely saved him money.  A comprehensive inventory list, including musical instruments, is a large part of the piece.  Also pointed out in the feature is Kohrs’ kitchen, a 50’s style diner that has garnered both local and national press, appearing even on the popular Rachael Ray Show earlier this year as one of “America’s Coolest Kitchens.” 

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To read the article and view pictures of Slack Key Studio, EQ Magazine may be found in most bookstores.  For more information on Randy Kohrs, visit www.randykohrs.com and myspace.com/randykohrs.

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