Q Division Studios

02/03/2025

Back in June we had the pleasure of hosting the impeccable gentleman Bob Bradshaw, and his band of ace collaborators - James Rohr, Andrew Stern, andy santospago, Mike Connors, and John Sheeran. A video crew led by Mark Steele captured the day long session. We think it's a beautiful way to use the space - and exactly one of the ways we hoped Studio A would be utilized - people playing together!

Recorded by Rafi Sofer and mixed by Dave Westner, the entire session will be released as a live album, and the videos have been trickling out over time - check them out on Bob's YouTube channel, and catch the band alongside The Blue Ribbons at The Lizard Lounge on February 22nd.

Written by Bob Bradshaw and Andy SantospagoBob Bradshaw - vocals/acoustic guitarAndrew Stern - electric guitarJames Rohr - pianoJohn Sheeran - bassMike Conno...

01/08/2025

Did you know that Q Division has a mailing list? Because social media posts are so unpredictable, the mailing list is a great way to keep in touch with us and hear about events and studio news! I'll post a link to our mailing list in the first comment below - please sign up so that you don't miss any news! And, don't fret - we don't send out a ton of emails!

In the meantime, enjoy Jon Strymish's photo of Jonathan Richman that's hanging in Studio B's lounge!

01/04/2025

Who knew The Gravel Pit would release a song in 2025?! We did, sorta. “The Writing Is Not On The Wall” is the first known recording of drums in the new B Room at Q Division Studios. The song was mixed in B as well by the bass player in the group. The new song is available on Bandcamp today…Bandcamp Friday, where all of the proceeds go to the artist. Link in comments.

12/27/2024

While thinking about the new studio we discussed having an area that could serve as a gallery. It turned out that Studio B’s lounge wall is almost perfect for that. The inaugural show is now hanging and features 54 black and white photos taken and printed by photographer Jon Strymish. Photos taken in rooms all over New England of artists who’ve worked at Q and those we hope will stop in some time soon, including Dennis Brennan, Melissa Ferrick, Peter Wolf, Richard Thompson, Hazel Royer, Anne Heaton, Singer-Songwriter, Billy Conway, Laurie Sargent, Jonathan Richman, Dave Robinson, and many more.

Jon writes: “Music is the only universal, effective tool for keeping troubles at bay, and I’ve always felt a need for the largest dose possible! The streams of music that run through the bars and basements of Camberville and Boston have been very welcoming to awkward nerds like me, and I’ve tried my hardest to preserve some of the beauty I’ve been lucky enough to witness, and am very grateful for anyone who has allowed me to get away with it!”

Jon’s photos will hang for the next few months, and we’ll have an opening at some point in the near future. If you’re not planing on recording at Q and would like to see the show, please drop us a line and we’ll be happy to find a time for you to visit. (Prints are available for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Club Passim- check in with us or Jon for details.)

12/19/2024

just amplifying this. ("amplifying" is an audio term. Man, teaching recording stuff is easy.)

12/13/2024

It’s been a year since we had The Elovaters here working on some of their Endless Summer (Deluxe) album (link in comments). Since then, they’ve been keeping busy - just finishing a tour of AUS/NZ and still going with a string of west coast dates this weekend.

We had a blast having them here. Their hard work and focus during tracking was awesome to be a part of. Big congrats to producer Dany Kalb and all the gents on the latest release!

Shout out to for the awesome pics 📸 with the serious vibes...
(BTW, Chuck Hargreaves engineered :)

11/27/2024

This book and CD set arrived in the mail last week- Something we got to work on last year. Yo-Yo Ma, Lyle Lovett, Stuart Duncan, and Victor Krauss came in with Sandra Boynton and Mike Ford, and it was quite a great experience.

Oh joy! Cows and Holly is a sparkling new Sandra Boynton Christmas album for everyone everywhere—plus illustrated songbook! Zooey Deschanel, Lyle L...

11/25/2024

Up for Auction: A Ten-Hour Recording Session at Q Division Studios!

Record where legends like Aimee Mann, James Taylor, the Pixies, and many of The Ronan Fund Music Jam performers have laid down tracks. This incredible package includes a full day in Q Division’s world-class Studio A, complete with a sound engineer.

Generously donated by Q Division Studios, our partner in The Ronan Fund Apprenticeship—a custom-made program providing hands-on training in the art of recording.

The live auction happens at The Ronan Fund Music Jam: November 30 at Sanctuary, Maynard, MA.
Can’t attend? DM us to arrange a for a proxy bidder, who will gladly bid on your behalf.

Tickets: www.theronanfund.org/music-jam

11/15/2024

So, we’re trying something new here at the Q - the four of us (Jon, Ed, Chuck, and me, Rafi), are going to take turns posting something on our FB/IG accounts, once a week.

Do you guys know Joel Edinberg?
Joel’s been around Q for a minute at this point, so many folks have either worked with him, or heard him play sax in any number of bands. His band Somerville Symphony Orkestar is a fantastic party band - they might even have played your wedding. Joel’s also toured a bunch, and composed music that’s been played on all sorts of shows (SNL/Daily Show).
Joel brings lots of awesome sauce to sessions - in fact, when he first started at Q he literally brought sauce - and his sous vide cooker, and would make us all incredible food. �Joel has very keen ears and brings a creative and thoughtful approach both to engineering and production. He's comfortable with large ensembles and bands - capturing moving live performances, and equally at ease in intimate settings. In all situations Joel brings a great sense of humor and playfulness to sessions...
Just this week Joel cut vocals with Fuzzy Bumble, violin duets with (legend) Darol Anger, and was working on something I can’t talk about with someone I can’t mention, but I’ve heard a little bit of it and it’s very cool.

Joel's up for a BMA (studio engineer) and can be found making great pizzas (see attached) for his incredibly cute kids and lovely wife.

11/12/2024

Don't miss this super group at the The Ronan Fund's Music Jam on November 30th at Sanctuary - Event and Live Music Venue in Maynard!

11/08/2024

This past fall we partnered with the The Ronan Fund to offer a paid apprenticeship at Q Division - a partnership that's meaningful on many levels. The apprenticeship opportunity is helping us open our doors to less traditional candidates who often don't have this sort access. Q Division is deeply invested in widening opportunities in the music industry, and the Ronan Fund is doing meaningful work on this front.

On November 30th the Ronan Fund puts on their annual Music Jam - a show that we're hoping you'll consider attending - all the proceeds help fund opportunities for youth who are following unique, less traveled paths - both in the arts and the trades.

Performers for this year's show will be revealed over the next couple of weeks, but we CAN tell you that Rock & Roll Rumble winners The Ghouls will be there!
Hope to see some of you there!

Musicians of all ages forming impromptu supergroups. One cousin on stilts carrying a birthday cake. Children in branded beanies. Ronan’s favorite music venue barely containing a sold-out crowd. It happens every Thanksgiving weekend, and it’s our favorite night of the year.

10/24/2024

A few months back Melissa Ferrick stopped in and spent a day in Studio A recording an acoustic version of her 1998 release Everything I Need. Not only that, she live streamed it, no less!

Released on Kill Rock Stars and called Everything I Need, the Q Sessions, the record came out earlier this month and you guys should check it out :)

10/15/2024

New Abbie Barrett jam drops. What's that? NO, YOU'RE OLD.

https://abbiebarrett.bandcamp.com/track/freedumb?fbclid=IwY2xjawF7okJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbjd5ssAJs0O5B4f_LwVlk1YvAglSNvniybiKw81ZdqnLZGCTW5doHHG-g_aem_LxSZemtnXFLZfeVBTDA25Q

track by Abbie Barrett

09/17/2024

Reposting as a public service:

Hey rock fans of the Boston music scene of the '80s and '90s and all live music fans! We're showing "Road to Ruane" about legendary Boston rock fan and promoter, Billy Ruane this Saturday at The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival.

Here's the link to the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9cQSENpysQ
Come early for the reception and stay for the filmmaker Q and A, if you'd like! Hang out and maybe swap stories with other Boston rock fans!

Saturday, September 21, 2024
6:30pm Reception
7:30pm Film "Road to Ruane"
Filmmaker Q and A to follow the film
Firehouse Center for the Arts
Newburyport, MA

"Road to Ruane"
A filmmaker’s journey to capture the storied life of Billy Ruane, a troubled, legendary figure on Boston’s celebrated live music scene, becomes an examination of the human condition.
Year: 2024
Runtime: 102 minutes
Language: English
Director: Scott Evans & Michael Gill

Tickets can be purchased at: https://booking.firehouse.org/EventAvailability?WebEventId=roadtoruane

Thank you,
Lenny - NDFF volunteer

09/09/2024

This nice man would like to play some songs for you this Friday at Q Division. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jedediah-parish-the-gravel-pit-bloodsucker-blues-show-w-mike-gent-tickets-1004013079147

09/05/2024

Join us on Sept 13th at 171 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA for Jedediah Parish's Bloodsucker Blues 25th Anniversary Re-Release Show with Mike Gent! Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. Get your tickets now for $20 advance, $25 day of show [[ticket link]].