Chris Petro and Jeremy Garrett are loving life in the Big Apple, but it wasn’t always that way. When they first got to town they were overwhelmed with the big city. They were questioning their decision to stay in NY but carried on, inspiring themselves with a piece of tape on their bathroom mirror that stated "You Are Here For A Reason". Persistence paid when they first scored an internship and then a job at the fabled Electric Lady Studios. They scored instant points with studio owner Alan Selby when they pulled together the gear setup for a Radiohead live broadcast — on their first day. Chris and Jeremy have both been enjoying working at a studio with such a legacy. First built and owned by 60’s guitar icon Jimi Hendrix, the studio has carried on through the years and played host to such artists as AC/DC , Alice In Chains, Bon Jovi, The Stones and too many more to mention.
One of the early tests for Chris and Jeremy came during the power blackout recently in New York. "Studio B, which houses the custom purple SSL 9000 J, is below water level," says Petro. "Once the power went out, the pumps that keep the water out failed and the room started filling in with sewer water." Chris and Jeremy found themselves carrying buckets of the water upstairs to the street in order to save the room and its valuable gear. Talk about paying your dues. "It’s all good", added Petro. "It beats cleaning out my mom’s stables back in Wyoming."
After putting out 110%, Chris and Jeremy are mainstays at Electric Lady. "It’s just like you guys taught us," said Petro. "If you know your stuff and are willing to put in the time, you’ll be a success."
One of the early tests for Chris and Jeremy came during the power blackout recently in New York. "Studio B, which houses the custom purple SSL 9000 J, is below water level," says Petro. "Once the power went out, the pumps that keep the water out failed and the room started filling in with sewer water." Chris and Jeremy found themselves carrying buckets of the water upstairs to the street in order to save the room and its valuable gear. Talk about paying your dues. "It’s all good", added Petro. "It beats cleaning out my mom’s stables back in Wyoming."
After putting out 110%, Chris and Jeremy are mainstays at Electric Lady. "It’s just like you guys taught us," said Petro. "If you know your stuff and are willing to put in the time, you’ll be a success."
