Patrick and I traveled to Vancouver, Washington to attend the Regional Folk Alliance. Happens Patrick was playing showcases with Mick Overman and the Maniacs (an artist I'm looking forward to going into the studio with very soon) and many of the Blue Coast Artists are from Portland.
We heard some talented musicians, met with old friends, and strategized to bring great music music and sound back to the masses.
We wanted to thank all the great folks we met and hope to record and stay in contact with you all!
Cookie
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Thursday, November 01, 2007
China Moves to #3 for Visitors to our Blue Coast Website
Up from the #6 position last month, China has jumped above Canada for visitors coming to our website. Following the United States and France, China now holds the #3 position in the list of 48 countries who visit our website, a rise over 900% in the last 6 months.
All in all, Blue Coast has now touched down in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. Who will be the first visitor from Antartica? We'll let you know!
All in all, Blue Coast has now touched down in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. Who will be the first visitor from Antartica? We'll let you know!
Monday, October 08, 2007
Blue Coast at Rocky Mountain Audiofest
We're delighted to be heading to Denver for the Rocky Mountain Audiofest and look forward to greeting all of you we met in New York, those we haven't met before and all of our friends from around the globe. We will be presenting our Blue Coast Collection, the E.S.E. Sessions, for you to enjoy what some call the Ultimate Acoustic Music experience.
Several exhibitors will be featuring the Blue Coast Collection for demo purposes. We encourage you to hear the disc at the Amherst Audio booth featuring Jean Marie Reynaud speakers. Jean Claude Reynaud, my co-producer on the project, brought several versions of these speakers to the Blue Coast sessions for use in recording and mixing. On the JMR speakers, you will hear the sound as near as possible to what we experienced during the recording. The Extended Sound Environment ( E.S.E.) technique uses no headphones, no digital effects and no overdubs -- just the pure sound of skillful musicians playing live in the studio. An incredibly life-like experience.
Many of you manufacturing products for the audiophile sensibility may want to consider using this disc for reference purposes.
We welcome reviewers and questions from fans.
We'll have press kits and will be available throughout the show to meet with you. Look for us to be at the Acoustic Sounds booth much of the time.
Those interested in buying the disc in bulk quantities may contact us in advance about special show pricing.
We will have a limited quantity our Blue Coast Collection Private Reserve at the show for those purchasing 50 or more units. It's an incredible 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley of Northern California. Please call us in advance to make arrangements for purchase and for receiving our gift.
Good music + good wine + good friends = A GOOD LIFE!
Several exhibitors will be featuring the Blue Coast Collection for demo purposes. We encourage you to hear the disc at the Amherst Audio booth featuring Jean Marie Reynaud speakers. Jean Claude Reynaud, my co-producer on the project, brought several versions of these speakers to the Blue Coast sessions for use in recording and mixing. On the JMR speakers, you will hear the sound as near as possible to what we experienced during the recording. The Extended Sound Environment ( E.S.E.) technique uses no headphones, no digital effects and no overdubs -- just the pure sound of skillful musicians playing live in the studio. An incredibly life-like experience.
Many of you manufacturing products for the audiophile sensibility may want to consider using this disc for reference purposes.
We welcome reviewers and questions from fans.
We'll have press kits and will be available throughout the show to meet with you. Look for us to be at the Acoustic Sounds booth much of the time.
Those interested in buying the disc in bulk quantities may contact us in advance about special show pricing.
We will have a limited quantity our Blue Coast Collection Private Reserve at the show for those purchasing 50 or more units. It's an incredible 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley of Northern California. Please call us in advance to make arrangements for purchase and for receiving our gift.
Good music + good wine + good friends = A GOOD LIFE!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Blue Coast Records’ Audiophile Acoustic Music To Be Available Via Burnside Distribution
New Agreement Will Place Blue Coast’s SACD/CD In a Variety of Channels
San Francisco, CA, September 1, 2007 – Blue Coast Records, a label dedicated to preserving and marketing audiophile-quality recordings of acoustic music performed live in the studio, today announced a new distribution agreement with Portland, OR-based Burnside Distribution, a top distributor of independent record labels in the U.S.
“Blue Coast Collection, The E.S.E. Sessions,” will be the first release and highlights the proprietary recording Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.) process developed by Blue Coast for advanced sonic reproduction with precise detail and accurate imaging.
“Frankly, we weren’t prepared for the incredible success of “Blue Coast Collection’” said Cookie Marenco, Founder and President of Blue Coast. “We sold out the first pressing of 1,000 copies in just six weeks, which is pretty incredible when you consider that it was offered through our web site exclusively with no great fanfare and a $40 price tag. However, we know that music lovers who appreciate true audiophile sound are willing to invest in recordings that touch them, which is why we’re thrilled that such an esteemed distributor of independent artists and labels will get the Blue Coast message out to an even wider base of fans of acoustic music.”
“It’s a thrill to be working with a company like Blue Coast Records,” commented Bill McNally, Vice President/General Manager, Burnside Distribution. “I have worked many years with Cookie Morenco, a remarkably talented woman who, with her staff, has put together a real music lover’s label. The sonic quality of the recordings is unsurpassed. Their music will certainly appeal to music lovers and high-end audio enthusiasts alike. More important, at least to me, is that it’s something I enjoy listening to when I’m in the mood to hear simply beautiful music.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Burnside Distribution will be the distributor of, “Blue Coast Collection, The E.S.E. Sessions,” a 5.1-channel SACD/two-channel CD hybrid disc.
“Blue Coast Collection” is a collection of various artists performing live in the studio without the use of headphones or digital effects that are common in today’s recordings. Blue Coast’s patented Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.) recording process captures the essence of a performance with remarkable accuracy, communicating the openness and sense of detail that is absent from most CD and even high-resolution audio recordings.
Produced by Marenco and Jean Claude Reynaud, “Blue Coast Collection” features veterans and emerging artists alike, including Keith Greeninger, Tony Furtado, Glen Moore, Rob Ickes, and several others.
Added Marenco: “There was no shortage of opportunities to sign with the big distribution companies, but their specialty is selling entertainment, not necessarily skilled musicianship or audio quality. Bill McNally at Burnside is a maverick in this respect, since he is always there to champion the work of independent artists and labels. You need a real ‘music guy’ like Bill to understand the value of our music while working hard to make sure it’s widely available and promoted.”
Blue Coast Records was founded by Cookie Marenco, a producer/engineer with more than 20 years experience in the development of recording techniques that enhance the listener’s enjoyment. Marenco and Reynaud designed the E.S.E. recording process to accommodate the evolving field of surround audio with an impeccable blend of traditional and new recording technologies.
“Blue Coast Collection, The E.S.E. Sessions,” will be the first release and highlights the proprietary recording Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.) process developed by Blue Coast for advanced sonic reproduction with precise detail and accurate imaging.
“Frankly, we weren’t prepared for the incredible success of “Blue Coast Collection’” said Cookie Marenco, Founder and President of Blue Coast. “We sold out the first pressing of 1,000 copies in just six weeks, which is pretty incredible when you consider that it was offered through our web site exclusively with no great fanfare and a $40 price tag. However, we know that music lovers who appreciate true audiophile sound are willing to invest in recordings that touch them, which is why we’re thrilled that such an esteemed distributor of independent artists and labels will get the Blue Coast message out to an even wider base of fans of acoustic music.”
“It’s a thrill to be working with a company like Blue Coast Records,” commented Bill McNally, Vice President/General Manager, Burnside Distribution. “I have worked many years with Cookie Morenco, a remarkably talented woman who, with her staff, has put together a real music lover’s label. The sonic quality of the recordings is unsurpassed. Their music will certainly appeal to music lovers and high-end audio enthusiasts alike. More important, at least to me, is that it’s something I enjoy listening to when I’m in the mood to hear simply beautiful music.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Burnside Distribution will be the distributor of, “Blue Coast Collection, The E.S.E. Sessions,” a 5.1-channel SACD/two-channel CD hybrid disc.
“Blue Coast Collection” is a collection of various artists performing live in the studio without the use of headphones or digital effects that are common in today’s recordings. Blue Coast’s patented Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.) recording process captures the essence of a performance with remarkable accuracy, communicating the openness and sense of detail that is absent from most CD and even high-resolution audio recordings.
Produced by Marenco and Jean Claude Reynaud, “Blue Coast Collection” features veterans and emerging artists alike, including Keith Greeninger, Tony Furtado, Glen Moore, Rob Ickes, and several others.
Added Marenco: “There was no shortage of opportunities to sign with the big distribution companies, but their specialty is selling entertainment, not necessarily skilled musicianship or audio quality. Bill McNally at Burnside is a maverick in this respect, since he is always there to champion the work of independent artists and labels. You need a real ‘music guy’ like Bill to understand the value of our music while working hard to make sure it’s widely available and promoted.”
Blue Coast Records was founded by Cookie Marenco, a producer/engineer with more than 20 years experience in the development of recording techniques that enhance the listener’s enjoyment. Marenco and Reynaud designed the E.S.E. recording process to accommodate the evolving field of surround audio with an impeccable blend of traditional and new recording technologies.
Blue Coast Records Welcomes Visitors from China
Last February marked the first visits to our website from China. Since that time, China has risen to the number 4 position of the 46 countries visiting our website. The countries most visiting our website are USA, France, Netherlands, China and Canada.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Alexander Valley Cabernet is chosen for the Blue Coast Collection Private Reserve
The sun was sinking and the fog rolling over the Belmont
California Alexander Valley Northern California emerged the winner…
Rain Palace
Anne Vrolyk
Bob and Lisa Peek
Brain and Elizabeth Mantia
Cookie Marenco
Ezra Crowley
John Johnsen and Maritza Vande Voorde
Maeve Daugharty
Mark Anders
M.I.R.V.
Patrick O'Connor
Rob Modeste and Jean Manocchio
Sebastien and Simone Rauox
Scott and Susan Thompson
Our sincere apologies if we forgot anyone or misspelled a name. We were not diligent with the guest book.
Anne Vrolyk
Bob and Lisa Peek
Brain and Elizabeth Mantia
Cookie Marenco
Ezra Crowley
John Johnsen and Maritza Vande Voorde
Maeve Daugharty
Mark Anders
M.I.R.V.
Patrick O'Connor
Rob Modeste and Jean Manocchio
Sebastien and Simone Rauox
Scott and Susan Thompson
Our sincere apologies if we forgot anyone or misspelled a name. We were not diligent with the guest book.
Blue Coast in Australia!
Small beginnings maybe, but we have sold our first copy of the Blue Coast Collection in Australia! We want to thank SA-CD.net for listing the Blue Coast Collection and promoting the SA-CD format...
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