Recordings

Released: August 20, 2024

SLIDE is The first of 5 tracks recorded at Realgrey™ Records in Canton, OH. We are very excited to release each song for you to enjoy - one at a time. We have been working for over a year to get this EP done and it turned out phenomenal. THANKS TO REALGREY™ RECORDS!!

Released: May 27, 2024

Blame was recorded at Realgrey Records in the spring of 2024.  Self arranged and produced by Jason Goodwin and the band with Ron Flack in the throws.  Masterfully mixed by neil.aecstudios@gmail.com at Amish Electric Chair. Studios

Released: March 29, 2024

Stan Hinshaw single release, You Are Loved, was recorded, mixed and mastered at Realgrey Records.  Acoustic, the electric lead and lead vocals by Stan Hinshaw, Backing vocals by Kelly Cross, Rhodes keyboard by Chris Hinshaw, Bass by Brandon Covey, Drums by Dan Kensington, Hammond by Ron Flack.

Released: March 14, 2024

Talk Less is a four piece band writing and recording beyond their years with the help of Adam McCloskey.  Drums and Vocals recorded at Realgrey.

Released: December 15, 2023

Written, produced and mixed by Zachary Adam Krahe. Drums by Jake Mingoy, recorded at Realgrey Records by Adam McClousky

Released: December 01, 2023

Elec Simon Learn How to Love studio music video. Produced and directed by Elec Simon.  Arrangement by Elec Simon.  Shot at Realgrey Records, Recorded and Mixed by Ron Flack.  Video by VPM productions.

Released: July 23, 2023

Singer songwriter, Julia Taylor’s single “People” is her first studio recording.  She first shared this song as feature artist at Canton Ohio’s Bring Your Song event at The Auricle music venue.  Stay tuned, there’s more on the way and you won’t be disappointed.  Recorded at Realgrey Records.

Released: July 14, 2023

Anya Van Rose’s debut full length record Lucky Stars recorded at Realgrey Records in Canton OH.  Mixed by: David Caplinger at Soothsayer Audio.  Mastered by: Adam Boose at Cauliflower Audio.

Released: May 29, 2023

The Lucky Stars music video is out on YouTube.  Pre-Order the “Lucky Stars” record here and download the single only available on Bandcamp. https://anyavanrose.bandcamp.com.  Recorded at: REALGREY Records by Ron Flack.  Mixed by: David Caplinger at Soothsayer Audio.  Mastered by: Adam Boose at Cauliflower Audio.  Video by Peter Campbell at Claymore Pictures.

Released: May 29, 2023

We’re excited to announce that our Second studio EP “Fresh Fruit” is now available on your favorite streaming platforms! Thank you to Ron Flack and everybody at Realgrey Records for their hard work to help make this thing happen! Hope you all enjoy!

Released: March 17, 2023

Our first single “Pallid Dream” is now available on all streaming platforms! Happy to bring new music into the world and truly hope you dig it. If you like what you hear, please share and give us a follow on Spotify. Recorded at @Realgrey Records.  Produced & mixed by Ron Flack & Austin Wolfe.  Mastered by @spencermartinmusic

Released: March 08, 2023

We recorded all the acoustic tracks at Realgrey Records. Everything else was at Kenmore. Thank you again for opening your “house” for replacing the acoustic DI tracks. We burned through all those songs in record time.  —Benjamin Payne

Released: March 05, 2023

Performed by Saralila Rose & Zach Angeloni.  Recorded by Ron Flack at Realgrey Records.  Mixed & mastered by Alex Haley.  Produced with Sal Miller.  Written by Zach Angeloni.

Released: March 04, 2023

Rock Salt & Nails is an acoustic/Americana/roots band from Northeast Ohio that has been together since 2008. We strive to engage the audience with heartfelt songs written by the band as well as carefully chosen songs by artists we enjoy. An evening with RSN will include sweet melodies and harmonies, well-crafted story songs with solid instrumental work.  Recorded and Mixed by Ron Flack at Realgrey Records.  Master by David Mayfield.

Released: November 11, 2022

Here, along with some smooth assists from Benjamin Payne, Brandon Covey and Anya Antonavich, Ron Flack transforms a simple folk song about Zacchaeus into a jazzy, funky, groove-filled saga.  Recorded, Produced and mixed by Ron Flack at Realgrey Records

Released: October 22, 2022

Thanks to @nicolasluzecky ( keys) @krisdscott (electric guitar) @timnisly (bass slappin’) @jhadinger (cello) and @danielisaac4 (end vocals) for contributing their time and gifts to this.  Recorded at @realgrey, mixed and mastered by Joel Maze.

Released: September 30, 2022

Realgrey has developed a great relationship with our friends from The Scenic Route.  They tracked much of their last few releases right here at the studio and have used members of the band for production and mixing.  A talented band for sure.

Released: August 31, 2022

Some great friends, musicians and vocalists did an amazing job helping me with this project. I am so grateful for each of them!  The Secrest Project drop in August of 2022 and was recorded at Realgrey Records.  Mixed by Benjamin Payne.

Released: July 27, 2022

My cover of Take On Me has officially released on Spotify as well as all other music streaming platforms!  Acoustic guitar: Mitchell Langford. Cello: Sam Kristoff. Piano: Ron Flack.  Recording, mixing & mastering: Realgrey Records.

Released: July 19, 2022

As of June 20, 2020 our new EP “Nectar” has been released and is available for streaming on all of your favorite platforms! Four new songs and more to come! A huge Thank you to Ron and Joel at @realgrey for their hard work and dedication to this project and making it possible for us. We hope you all enjoy!

Released: October 29, 2021

Indre’s second full length album.  Maddie Indré, is the writer, arranger and producer of Misfits in the sun.  Recorded in sunny Canton Ohio at Realgrey.  Mixed and mastered in Seoul, South Korea by Spencer Martin.

Released: October 26, 2021

Comfort Blues, the single release from Guy Randall features Aaron Shaw on drums, Brandon Covey on Bass, John Finley on guitar, Ron Flack on hammond and keys, Guy Randall on Acoustic and vocals.  It was tracked at Realgrey Records and mixed by Joel Maze.  Mastered by Ron Flack.

Released: October 01, 2021

Davey Squires is a self-made musician.  Everything you hear in “Agree 2 Disagree” is the work of his own hand.  Davey wrote, arranged, recorded, mixed and mastered this track while interning at Realgrey Records.

Released: June 20, 2021

Recorded during the Pandemic of 2020 at REALGREY in Canton Ohio. Produced by J. Goody Goodwin and Ron Flack. Mixed by David Caplinger at Soothsayer Audio. Mastered by Adam Boose at Cauliflower Audio. Artwork design by STVN ANDRW. Font design by Beer Money. Photo by Goody.

Released: May 23, 2021

Josee McGee’s first offering is a true depiction of “capturing performance”.  Josee and team-mates, Spencer Cindia, Gordon Oliver and sister, Nikole Irene McGee have a beautiful chemistry.  While all the tracks were recorded here at Realgrey the production and mixing were tastefully embraced by Spencer Cindia at his personal studio.

Released: April 26, 2021

Living Memories CD’s are being manufactured soon. Limited quantity.  First 50 will be different than the rest of the runs so stay tuned for more info on how to get yours.  All songs by Lue Begue as tracked by long time band, The Rockit Men.  Recorded and Mixed by Ron Flack at Realgrey Records.  Mastered by Benjamin Payne

Released: April 02, 2021

Jonathan Wehman, who works from his own studio as engineer, drummer, and mixer, brought his beautiful drum kit to Realgrey Records, tuned it up and with producer, Jason Buffin at the console they tracked drums for “Living Hope”, the new release from, Blake Buffin.  Jonathan also created the release art.  Beautiful on all counts.  Stay tuned for more Jason and Jonathan recording collaborations.  They tracked a few in that session.  Pros for sure.

Released: February 19, 2021

Andy Hoffman and Matt Gregory of Ledges came to Realgrey Records with lyric and a melody .  John King engineered an inspired set of recording sessions that included Hallie Kurtz on violin, Matt on keyboard and the hammond,  Andy’s voice and acoustic guitar.  A playground of sonic opportunity realized in this beautiful recording.  Mixed and mastered at the creative hand of Nathan Hussey.

Released: October 02, 2020

Written and performed by Julia Rainer, with help from Colin McCarry, John King, and the frogs of Foxfire Mountain House. Recorded by John King at Realgrey Records in Canton, OH.  Mixed by John King and Julia Rainer. Mastered by Spencer Martin. Special thanks to Ron Flack for hosting us at Realgrey and Brad Rainer for inspiring the song.

Released: July 31, 2020

Realgrey Records Recording Artist, Anya Van Rose has released “Golden Age”. We are really proud of the work that Anya and band have accomplished together. It was track at the studio, produced by John King, mixed and mastered by Spencer Martin. See review in the Canton Rep and listen at Bandcamp.

Released: July 03, 2020

The Scenic Route frequent the studio on a regular basis. “I’m giving you up” is a stand out track. Realgrey tracked lead vocals and lead guitar. Chad Wimberly mixed and Ben Payne mastered.

Released: May 15, 2020

Jason Goodwin is the driving force behind “The Got it Got it Need it” AKA GIGINI. Though he’s currently in the process to tracking new material here at the studio, these original tunes he recorded here a few years back still stand up.

Released: February 02, 2020

The single release “Room for us” displays the skills of Laura Lazarites Shank Beaverhausen - English Horn, Brandon Covey - Bass, Broe Davis - Electric Guitar, Ron Flack - Piano, Halle Kurtz - Violin, Joe Kurtz - Classical Guitar, Matt Kurtz - Percussion. Recorded and Mixed at Our Carriage House Recording Studio for Realgrey Records by Ron Flack Mastered by Spencer Martin.

Released: January 25, 2020

Earthling XO standout track, Beam Me Up was tracked, and mixed at Realgrey Records.

Released: January 15, 2020

Recorded Live at REALGREY in January 2020.  Additional recording at Soothsayer Audio.  Mixed at Soothsayer Audio.  Mastered at Cauliflower Audio.  Artwork by STVNNDRW.

Released: June 16, 2019

SHVS are: Jonny McAllister, Alex Eliopoulos, Chris Castorano. Lush was the first recording in our current location. Engineered by John King. Additional engineering from Cole ‘Trickle Tickle’ Taylor., Greg Snier and Dylan Streight Mastered for digital by Spencer Martin in Seoul, South Korea. Mastered for vinyl and pressed by Musicol Vinyl Pressing in Columbus, OH

Released: June 02, 2019

In this first release from Lila Farris, Better Things to Come, you’ll hear a depth in lyrical content that is beautifully canvased with a voice that is beyond her years. Lila wrote and arranged all the songs and coproduced with the help of Ron Flack who also tracked and mixed. Mastered by Spencer Martin in Seoul, South Korea.

Released: May 03, 2019

Time Will Tell, Bryan Treisch was produced and engineered by Jesse Gearhart at Realgrey Records.  Bryan authored each of the songs, Jesse worked closely with Bryan to work thru arraignment and instrumentation.  Vocals, electric and acoustic guitar by Bryan Treisch.  Drums, Bass, Keys, Acoustic guitar by Jesse Gearhart.  Classically mixed by Joel Maze.

Released: March 02, 2019

Recorded at Realgrey Records, Mixed by John King and Mastered by Spencer Martin.  The Scrapbook EP project is underway! This will be a collaboration with Realgrey Records and an amazing group of talented musicians they have helped me put together. What a gift to work with other artists on taking my humble little tunes and creating bigger, full-band versions.

Released: January 28, 2019

Indré is currently in the studio working on her follow-up to Serenity. She worked closely with Jesse Gearhart in the preproduction and production stage… Then with John King in the mixing and final touches, so it’s no wonder her first offering has been so well received. It was recorded here at the studio and mastered by Spencer Martin.

Released: September 28, 2018

Executive Producer: Peter-John Campbell. Music Production: Ron Flack, John King, Akila Karunagoda, Daniel Lim, and John Yany. Sessions recorded at: Realgrey Records @ Our Carriage House, Spencer Martin’s Studio, One Way Studio, Kopperhead Studio, and Frequency Productions. Project Assistant/Social Media Coordinator: Autumn Terry and Elise Cole. Mixing: Ayman Fekry, Andrew Dawood, Spencer Martin and Akila Karunagoda. Mastering: Andrew Dawood at Salvation Link Studios. Editing: Shery Shokry, Ron Flack, Enoch Salvi, Pete Campbell, Akila Karunagoda and Daniel Lim.

Released: September 25, 2018

This is Brandon’s 2nd coloration with Realgrey Records. He’s invited his wealth of talented friends to join him and per usual this is a very listenable and one might say healing project. Recorded and mixed by Ron Flack it was self produced.

Released: August 24, 2018

Encouraged to come out for one last run through the studio, Wild Boy as they are lovingly remembered by their regional following offers “Order in Flux”. Instrumentally inspirational. Recorded, mixed and mastered by John King, Recorded here at the studio.

Released: June 20, 2018

This is Gary’s second project with Realgrey Records.  Produced by Ron Flack and Gary Peck.  Recorded at Realgrey.

Released: May 04, 2018

Fronted by Tyler Irby, Clumsy Words ep project, Rumination was Recorded at Realgrey Records by John King. Artwork: Laurence Crow.

Released: April 07, 2018

Jesse Gearhart, AKA Run Red Cassette released his studio project “Everything’s Mutual Between Us”. Jesse played almost everything himself, so you see why he’s such an asset to the Realgrey team. Self produced this project was engineered by Ron Flack, John King, Ariana Horton. Mixed by John King except tracks 1 and 3 by Embleton. Mastered by John Finley.

Released: November 13, 2017

I Surrender All (Judson W. Van DeVenter & Winfield S. Weeden, 1896) Ron Flack arranged & recorded by Ron Flack at Realgrey Records; keys by Ron Flack, bass by Brandon Covey, percussion by Jesse Gearhart & violin by Molly Bontrager

Released: December 02, 2016

Spectacular melodic telling of an old classic. While I have always enjoyed Steve Parsons and John Popas’ previous work, this musical version is a masterpiece of lyric and sound.  Recorded, mixed and mastered by Ron Flack at Realgrey Records.  Available at Amazon

Released: October 20, 2016

The genesis of the Glimpses ep happened with Yankee Bravo and John King in the live room here at Realgrey.  We working through ideas and establishing the heart of the production tracks here.  Benjamin Payne built around those tracks at Studio 521 where he did what he does.  You can hear our room and Ben’s heart.  Turned out to be a beautiful collaboration.

Released: September 24, 2016

Compass North Worship is based out of Compass North Church in Akron, OH. Their first album release, One voice, was arranged and produced by music director, Kyler Morrison.  Recorded by Ron Flack at Realgrey Records.  It was handed off to Ainslie Grosser for mixing and mastering.

Released: July 28, 2015

This is Brandon Covey’s first project with Realgrey Records.  All music written, performed, and produced by Brandon Covey.  Recorded and mixed at Realgrey Records by Ron Flack. Mastered by Benjamin Payne at Studio 521

Released: March 10, 2015

All songs written by Kevin Embleton except Sad Songs And Waltzes by Willie Nelson © 1973 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing, Leaving For Good by Kevin Embleton and Josh Graber, Her Name Was Grace by Kevin Embleton and John Finley, Punches by Kevin Embleton and Mike Barrow.  “It Did Me Well” was tracked/mixed by John Findley. The hammond and keyboard parts by Ron Flack at Realgrey Records

Released: October 02, 2014

Spectacular melodic telling of an old classic. Written and arranged by Steve Parsons and John Popa, this musical version is a masterpiece of lyric and sound.  Recorded, mixed and mastered by Ron Flack at Realgrey Records.

Available on Amazon

Released: June 20, 2014

This is Gary’s first project recorded and mixed at Realgrey Records by Ron Flack.  Produced by Ron Flack and Gary Peck.  Mastered by Benjamin Payne.

Released: February 01, 2014

By the time Tosca landed at Realgrey she was already a seasoned recording artist. Her ear for melody, composition and production are evident in this 4 song EP. Currently available at Spotify and Amazon music. It was tracked here at the studio and handed off to Joel Maze for mixing and mastering.

Released: October 04, 2013

Engineered by: Ron Flack, Erik Hansen, Dave Seymour, Matt Kurtz, Spencer Martin, Clayton Thorton, Nate Netti, and John King. Mixed by: Spencer Martin, Ron Flack, Clayton Thorton, Nate Netti and John King. Mastered by: Carl Saff. Artwork: Nate Van Twisk

Released: January 26, 2013

Recorded & Mastered by Ron Flack at Realgrey Records. Produced & Mixed by Ron Flack & John King. Artwork by Abby Zalenski. Design by Brandon Jones

Released: January 20, 2012

This was the very first project we did under the name “Realgrey Records”. Recorded mostly by Ron Flack in his living room studio, with bits and pieces recorded by Ryan Gerber and Benjamin Payne in their homes. Songs 2 and 7 recorded by Matt Kurtz in his bedroom. Mixed by Ron Flack and Josh Compton with help from Ryan Gerber, Benjamin Payne and Matt Kurtz. Mastered by Benjamin Payne.

Released: July 09, 2011

LP - Guitar & Voice,  RP - Guitar & Rhodes,  AE - Drums, DR - Bass.  *Man Choir on “Twang #5” Logan, Reed, Alex, Dave, Jon and Lee *Spoken word on “Academics” Lee Durbin. Recorded at Realgrey Records by Ron Flack.  Mixed/mastered by Tim Gerak at Mammoth Cave Studio.  Artwork by Maggie Duff.