Native South Studios

01/04/2025

Native South Studios hosted another amazing evening of music and joy with the incredible vocalist Amy Keys and Renowned Pianist Quinn Johnson. Thanks to our guests and supporters!!
And, thank you again to Amy Keys and Quinn Johnson for bringing the fire and joy!!
The performance audio and video was recorded, engineered and mixed by Native South Studios owner Jonathan Smith a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith.

12/27/2024

Native South Studios Presents: An Evening with Amy Keys - International Touring | Recording Vocalist with Phil Collins, Toto, Herbie Hancock, Barbra Streisand and many more! Featuring Renowned Pianist | Composer Quinn Johnson.

This Saturday, December 28th at 8pm.
Native South Studios
41 Duesenberg Dr A, Westlake Village, CA 91362
DM for ticket info. RSVP event.

Amy Keys
You've heard her voice on everything from the Emmy Award Winning NBC NASCAR Superbowl Commercial with Nick Offerman and the Stanley Cup Playoffs, to bringing the Miami Heat to the floor, "Anchorman 2", the Academy Awards and the Grammys. Amy Keys is a versatile and accomplished vocalist, writer, producer and actor. She has toured, recorded and performed with artists ranging from Phil Collins (vocals, writing and arrangements), Ringo Starr (vocals & arrangements), Herbie Hancock, Toto, Quincy Jones, Korn (Performing with them for the live recording of “Requiem”), George Benson, Patti Austin, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Leonard Cohen, Sting and Stevie Wonder to Janelle Monáe, One Republic, Sam Smith, Jason Mraz, Josh Groban (vocals and vocal arrangements) Patti LaBelle, Melissa Etheridge, Mary J Blige, “en français” with French artist Johnny Hallyday and many more. With former “Filter” member, Mitch Marlow, she writes and performs on numerous recordings including those for film and video games. Her writing includes featured songs on "Law & Order, CI” and songs for alt rock/rap group “Hyro The Hero”. She was featured vocalist on the “American Prayer” video w/Dave Stewart and multiple vocalists/actors (including Whoopi Goldberg, Joan Baez) played for President Obama’s Inauguration. Amy can be heard as the speaking and singing voice of “Mother Tree” in the Disney feature film “Wish” and on the soundtrack of the Will Ferrell & Amy Poehler film, “The House”. She can also be seen and heard as the “Beach Siren” with Jamie Dornan in “Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar”. Amy has served as a Grammy Board Governor and is a member of the Grammy Advocacy Committee. She is now a board member of the Music Academy of the Bishop Conaty - Our Lady of Loretto High School. And Amy is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
https://keystonemusicproductions.com/amy-keys-biography/

Quinn Johnson:
Pianist and composer Quinn Johnson has lived in four different countries on three different continents, and has played music from around the world with Cuban, Brazilian, Persian, African, Middle Eastern and Chinese artists. Some of those he has had the pleasure of working with include Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Rita Coolidge, Martin Short, Larry Carlton, Lea Salonga, Jack Sheldon, Diane Schuur, Tom Scott, Richard Carpenter, Judith Hill, Poncho Sanchez, Flora Purim, Wayne Brady, John Densmore (of The Doors), Elba Ramalho, Down to the Bone, Jerry Seinfeld, Airto Moreira, Francisco Aguabella, and Dancing with the Stars (US/Canada tour). Quinn was the music director/pianist for American songbook singer Steve Tyrell for 16 years. He is currently the music director for pop singer Debby Boone, as well as piano/keyboardist for the Clare Fischer Big Band, which received the 2013 Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album. In December 2013, Quinn was music director/arranger for the Mike Stoller 80th Birthday Celebration in New York, which was MC’d by Paul Schaffer, directed by Randy Johnson, and included Dee Dee Bridgewater, The Coasters, Bettye La Vette, Chuck Jackson, Melissa Manchester, Tommy Tune, Sally Kellerman and Ben E King. Quinn has performed at jazz festivals around the globe, including places such as Montreux, Bangkok, Vienne, Recife (Brasil), Detroit, San Jose, Capetown, Vitoria (Spain), and Syracuse. He has performed on many TV shows including The Tonight Show, The David Lettterman Show, The Today Show,The View, the Emmys, America’s Got Talent, and his playing can be heard on many TV shows as well as feature films. One of his compositions can be heard on the Emmy award winning show “Homeland”. Quinn has released several cds on different labels, and currently composes, arranges, and produces music for artists in various genres. His last album "TRIO con CLAVE", an exciting blend of American standards and Cuban rhythms, continues to get airplay 8 years after its release. The latest release “Pastimes (from times past)”, is a collection of original music that Quinn composed over the past couple decades, performed with a diverse group of old friends.
http://quinnjmu.wwwaz1-ss5.a2hosted.com/about.html

Studio Owner Jonathan Smith a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith (Jonathan Smith) is a Los Angeles based multi genre music producer, songwriter, mixer, engineer and session drummer. Jonathan has toured the world performing with and also co-written, produced, recorded, and mixed multi - platinum selling, multi - Grammy Award winning, major label, and indie artists. Formerly based in Nashville, Jonathan works from his recording studio Native South Studios in Westlake Village, CA. Various credits include: Puddle Of Mudd, Kevin Max [dcTalk], Blake Shelton, Hayley Kiyoko, Luna Halo, Universal Pictures.
www.therealjonsmith.com

Event Organizer Ieva Georges (Ieva Georges) is a Los Angeles based actor, entrepreneur, and owner of Vyotech Nutritionals, a premium supplement company. Vyotech Nutritionals is also one of our event sponsors. Ieva also manages Native South Studios, as well as organizes music and red carpet events.
www.ievageorges.com

Native South Studios is earning its reputation not only as a professional music recording and podcast studio, but also an intimate micro music venue in Westlake Village, California.
Clients range from Multi-Platinum Selling & Grammy Award winners to on the rise indie artists.
www.nativesouthmedia.com

The event sponsored by Vyotech Nutritionals Sports Nutritional Supplements: www.vyotechusa.com

Thank you Calabasas Design for the poster design!
www.calabasasdesign.com

https://youtu.be/7FJD1G25KM0?si=JjFujeIDKgMNFfKp

Different edit of Easy Lover live at Berci France, with the camera on Phil during the performance.

12/24/2024

Native South Studios Presents: An Evening with Amy Keys - International Touring | Recording Vocalist with Phil Collins, Toto, Herbie Hancock, Barbra Streisand and many more! Featuring Renowned Pianist | Composer Quinn Johnson.

This Saturday, December 28th at 8pm.
Native South Studios
41 Duesenberg Dr A, Westlake Village, CA 91362
DM for ticket info. RSVP event.

Amy Keys
You've heard her voice on everything from the Emmy Award Winning NBC NASCAR Superbowl Commercial with Nick Offerman and the Stanley Cup Playoffs, to bringing the Miami Heat to the floor, "Anchorman 2", the Academy Awards and the Grammys. Amy Keys is a versatile and accomplished vocalist, writer, producer and actor. She has toured, recorded and performed with artists ranging from Phil Collins (vocals, writing and arrangements), Ringo Starr (vocals & arrangements), Herbie Hancock, Toto, Quincy Jones, Korn (Performing with them for the live recording of “Requiem”), George Benson, Patti Austin, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Leonard Cohen, Sting and Stevie Wonder to Janelle Monáe, One Republic, Sam Smith, Jason Mraz, Josh Groban (vocals and vocal arrangements) Patti LaBelle, Melissa Etheridge, Mary J Blige, “en français” with French artist Johnny Hallyday and many more. With former “Filter” member, Mitch Marlow, she writes and performs on numerous recordings including those for film and video games. Her writing includes featured songs on "Law & Order, CI” and songs for alt rock/rap group “Hyro The Hero”. She was featured vocalist on the “American Prayer” video w/Dave Stewart and multiple vocalists/actors (including Whoopi Goldberg, Joan Baez) played for President Obama’s Inauguration. Amy can be heard as the speaking and singing voice of “Mother Tree” in the Disney feature film “Wish” and on the soundtrack of the Will Ferrell & Amy Poehler film, “The House”. She can also be seen and heard as the “Beach Siren” with Jamie Dornan in “Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar”. Amy has served as a Grammy Board Governor and is a member of the Grammy Advocacy Committee. She is now a board member of the Music Academy of the Bishop Conaty - Our Lady of Loretto High School. And Amy is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
https://keystonemusicproductions.com/amy-keys-biography/

Quinn Johnson:
Pianist and composer Quinn Johnson has lived in four different countries on three different continents, and has played music from around the world with Cuban, Brazilian, Persian, African, Middle Eastern and Chinese artists. Some of those he has had the pleasure of working with include Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Rita Coolidge, Martin Short, Larry Carlton, Lea Salonga, Jack Sheldon, Diane Schuur, Tom Scott, Richard Carpenter, Judith Hill, Poncho Sanchez, Flora Purim, Wayne Brady, John Densmore (of The Doors), Elba Ramalho, Down to the Bone, Jerry Seinfeld, Airto Moreira, Francisco Aguabella, and Dancing with the Stars (US/Canada tour). Quinn was the music director/pianist for American songbook singer Steve Tyrell for 16 years. He is currently the music director for pop singer Debby Boone, as well as piano/keyboardist for the Clare Fischer Big Band, which received the 2013 Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album. In December 2013, Quinn was music director/arranger for the Mike Stoller 80th Birthday Celebration in New York, which was MC’d by Paul Schaffer, directed by Randy Johnson, and included Dee Dee Bridgewater, The Coasters, Bettye La Vette, Chuck Jackson, Melissa Manchester, Tommy Tune, Sally Kellerman and Ben E King. Quinn has performed at jazz festivals around the globe, including places such as Montreux, Bangkok, Vienne, Recife (Brasil), Detroit, San Jose, Capetown, Vitoria (Spain), and Syracuse. He has performed on many TV shows including The Tonight Show, The David Lettterman Show, The Today Show,The View, the Emmys, America’s Got Talent, and his playing can be heard on many TV shows as well as feature films. One of his compositions can be heard on the Emmy award winning show “Homeland”. Quinn has released several cds on different labels, and currently composes, arranges, and produces music for artists in various genres. His last album "TRIO con CLAVE", an exciting blend of American standards and Cuban rhythms, continues to get airplay 8 years after its release. The latest release “Pastimes (from times past)”, is a collection of original music that Quinn composed over the past couple decades, performed with a diverse group of old friends.
http://quinnjmu.wwwaz1-ss5.a2hosted.com/about.html

Studio Owner Jonathan Smith a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith (Jonathan Smith) is a Los Angeles based multi genre music producer, songwriter, mixer, engineer and session drummer. Jonathan has toured the world performing with and also co-written, produced, recorded, and mixed multi - platinum selling, multi - Grammy Award winning, major label, and indie artists. Formerly based in Nashville, Jonathan works from his recording studio Native South Studios in Westlake Village, CA. Various credits include: Puddle Of Mudd, Kevin Max [dcTalk], Blake Shelton, Hayley Kiyoko, Luna Halo, Universal Pictures.
www.therealjonsmith.com

Event Organizer Ieva Georges (Ieva Georges) is a Los Angeles based actor, entrepreneur, and owner of Vyotech Nutritionals, a premium supplement company. Vyotech Nutritionals is also one of our event sponsors. Ieva also manages Native South Studios, as well as organizes music and red carpet events.
www.ievageorges.com

Native South Studios is earning its reputation not only as a professional music recording and podcast studio, but also an intimate micro music venue in Westlake Village, California.
Clients range from Multi-Platinum Selling & Grammy Award winners to on the rise indie artists.
www.nativesouthmedia.com

The event sponsored by Vyotech Nutritionals Sports Nutritional Supplements: www.vyotechusa.com

Thank you Calabasas Design for the poster design!
www.calabasasdesign.com

07/29/2024

Native South Studios Presented An Evening With Jazz / R&B Artist Kotryna Featuring Renowned Keyboardist Rashon “RaMu” Murph.

Thank you Kotryna Juodzeviciute and Rashon RaMu Murph for sharing your incredible talent!

Thank you Ieva Georges Ieva Georges for organizing the event.

The event was sponsored by Vyotech Nutritionals Vyotech Nutritionals / Sports Nutritional Supplements: www.vyotechusa.com

The performance was engineered, recorded and mixed by Native South Studios owner Jonathan Smith a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith.
www.therealjonsmith.com

Native South Studios is earning its reputation not only as a professional music recording and podcast studio, but also an intimate micro music venue in Westlake Village, California. Clients range from Grammy Award winners to indie artists. www.nativesouthmedia.com

07/20/2024

Hi Hope! Thank you for stopping by! Looking forward to seeing you at our next music event at Native South Studios!!!

07/17/2024

Native South Studios Presents an Exclusive Evening with International Jazz / R&B artist Kotryna - Featuring Renowned Keyboardist Rashon “RaMu” Murph. The Performance Will Be Engineered, Recorded and Mixed by Native South Studios Owner Jonathan Smith a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith.

This Friday, July 19th, 8pm. Purchase tickets via link below. RSVP required. $25 pre-sale until 6pm day of show. $35 at the door.

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NR8BFJR8L3TRL

Kotryna (Kotryna Juodzeviciute) is a jazz / r&b singer based in NYC with more than 10 years of experience. She is best known for winning a big TV show “The Voice of Lithuania”. Although Kotryna is open to all music genres, she says that she feels best when she sings jazz. Kotryna always challenges herself and the audience, so a great and interesting show is ALWAYS guaranteed.

Rashon Murph (Rashon RaMu Murph) is a versatile music producer and pianist based in Los Angeles with over 20 years of experience. Rashon has toured the world with legends like Bootsy Collins and has worked alongside of top artists including Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez, and Ciara. Rashon has also been a music director for many years and contributed to award-winning soundtracks. Rashon's dynamic performance and innovative approach guarantee an unforgettable show every time.

Jonathan Smith a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith (Jonathan Smith) is a Los Angeles based multi genre music producer, songwriter, mixer, engineer and session drummer. Jonathan has toured the world performing with and also co-written, produced, recorded, and mixed multi - platinum selling, multi - Grammy Award winning, major label, and indie artists. Formerly based in Nashville, Jonathan works from his recording studio Native South Studios in Westlake Village, CA. Various credits include: Puddle Of Mudd, Kevin Max [dcTalk], Blake Shelton, Hayley Kiyoko, Luna Halo, Universal Pictures.

Ieva Georges (Ieva Georges) is a Los Angeles based actor, entrepreneur, and owner of Vyotech Nutritionals, a premium supplement company. Vyotech Nutritionals is also one of our event sponsors. Ieva also manages Native South Studios, as well as organizes music and red carpet events.

Native South Studios is earning it's reputation not only as a professional music recording and podcast studio, but also an intimate micro music venue in Westlake Village, California. Clients range from Grammy Award winners to indie artists. www.nativesouthmedia.com

07/15/2024

Happy Birthday Arthur Mulcahy !!!

07/07/2024

Pro Podcast Studio Available for Rent in Westlake Village, CA

Podcast - Got Mental Health with Rachel Kove and Delena Zimmerman.

06/25/2024

Recording Studio Native South Studios Native South Studios recently hosted local pop band Parade Wave’s Parade Wave album release and live performance. The studio was a capacity crowd of friends, family, and fans. What an amazing band, community, and night!
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The studio multi-track recorded the audio for post mixing & mastering, and also offers multi-camera recording & editing as well.

www.nativesouthmedia.com
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06/23/2024

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Native South Studios | Professional Recording Studio, Podcast Studio, & Music Venue. Custom made for creatives and industry professionals. Located in Westlake Village, CA, minutes from Malibu, Calabasas, and Hidden Hills.

04/07/2024

Podcast?

Professional Podcast Studio in Westlake Village, CA [minutes from Malibu and Calabasas]

Native South Studios

Native South Studios | Professional Recording Studio, Podcast Studio, & Music Venue. Custom made for creatives and industry professionals. Located in Westlake Village, CA, minutes from Malibu, Calabasas, and Hidden Hills.

03/28/2024

Professional Video Podcast Studio in Westlake Village, CA [Thousand Oaks]..minutes from Malibu and Calabasas.

We have available a beautiful custom built Podcast Studio inside a professional commercial recording studio. We have many celebrity clients and guests.

www.nativesouthmedia.com

Native South Studios | Professional Recording Studio, Podcast Studio, & Music Venue. Custom made for creatives and industry professionals. Located in Westlake Village, CA, minutes from Malibu, Calabasas, and Hidden Hills.

02/16/2024

Craig Shoemaker [American stand up comedian, actor, author, writer and producer] - Podcast "Still Standing Up" filmed at Native South Studios. Guest [actress, producer and television personality] Torrei Hart.

Professional Podcast Studio available in Westlake Village, CA [minutes from Malibu, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks]. DM for details.

On this episode, host Craig Shoemaker is joined by special guest Torrei Hart to discuss her turnaround moments, life as an entrepreneur, family, and a lot mo...