Sunday, September 7

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  NEW!!!!!! IVORY PRODUCTIONS BLOG AND PODCASTS!!!!!  1/28/2008
Ivory Productions is now making its exciting production and recording sessions available in youtube and podcast formats!!!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!!!
  SLIK HELVETIKA - KK5 EP GETS 5/5 ON REVIEW  12/8/2007
Slik Helvetika gets a killer review and compared with the likes of London, Shok Paris, Odin, and Motley Crue. Another Ivory Productions album that just plain rocks!!!!!!
  PIPES OF PEACE  11/1/2007
This documentary interweaves a rare intimate interview with Rufus Harley in his home along with insights and memories from family & friends including: Laurie Anderson, David Ivory, Gamble & Huff and many more.
  PABLO BATISTA FEATURED IN MODERN DRUMMER MAGAZINE  5/1/2007
Ivory Production favorite percussionist Pablo Batista got rave reviews and an amazing article written about him in the May 2007 issue of Modern drummer.
  NEW JOHN DELISE & TRAGEDY FAILS VIDEO  2/10/2007
Watch the all new video for "LISTEN" from Jon DeLise & Tragedy Fails filmed live at Dylanava Studios. Click the title above.
  JON DELISE LABEL SHOWCASE  1/26/2007
JON DELISE & TRAGEDY FAILS RECENTLY SHOWCASED FOR MAJOR LABELS AT PHILADELPHIA'S GRAPE STREET. THE SHOWCASE FEATURED A SURPRISE GUEST APPEARANCE BY PATTI LABELLE. Read full story in our NEWS section.
  PATTI LABELLE RELEASES GOSPEL ALBUM  12/8/2006
Patti Labelle's long awaited gospel album, "The Gospel According To Patti LaBelle" was released in November and debuted at #86 on the Billboard Hot 100, #17 on the R&B chart and #1 on the Gospel Albums chart. This album includes the track "You Are My Friend" for which David Ivory recorded and engineered the orchestral performance.
  GALLUCIO EP RELEASED  12/2/2006
Wilmington area band "Gallucio" (featuring Anthony Gallucio) will be releasing its first EP produced and engineered by Ivory Productions. Already two tracks from the EP have been placed on the soundtrack of an upcoming independent film.
  SLIKHELVETIKA KRYPT KICKER 5 EP  12/2/2006
Regional Heavy Metal band Slikhelvetika will be releasing their new Ivory Productions five-song EP, "Krypt Kicker 5" this month and hitting Lehigh Valley radio to promote.
  NOT ALONE ADVANCES TO SEMIFINALS ZIPPO HOT TOUR  7/11/2006
NOT ALONE has been voted as one of the top 80 bands in the US contest, Zippo Hot Tour sponsored by Zippo lighters. Full story at link...
  HALESTORM HARDROCK HAVEN REVIEW  5/8/2006
Halestorm received a smoking review on hardrockhaven.net. Read the full review in our NEWS SECTION.
  NOT ALONE & SILVERTIDE SHARE STAGE  3/29/2006
Not Alone shared the stage with fellow Ivory Productions artist SILVERTIDE (J Records) to a full house Tue March 28th at Grape Street for the WMMR Tue Night Live Rock Show hosted by Jaxon. Not Alone premiered their new music video "BLINDED" (Produced by IAP) on the Big Screen in the main performance room then played a full live set followed later in the night by SILVERTIDE.
  RICHIE HAYWARD (LITTLE FEAT) STOPS BY  2/25/2006
Legendary drummer Richie Hayward of Little Feat stopped by the studio to cut a few tracks. Hayward has been with the seven piece super group since 1969 and still heavily involved in touring and doing studio sessions.
  JON DELISE MP3S ADDED  2/17/2006
Three new MP3 feature tracks have been added to the Jon Delise featured artist page.
  NOT ALONE RECIEVING INTERNATIONAL RADIO PLAY  1/31/2006
Philadelphia area rockers NOT ALONE are now receiving international radio play with their demo. Stations include 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia, 106.9 The X in Ocean City Maryland, XM52 Satellite, Extreme Radio in the U.K., and Pulse Rated Radio - Europes largest Satellite and Internet radio station.
  HALESTORM'S FIRST ATLANTIC RECORDS ALBUM RELEASED  1/4/2006
Halestorm's first album released by Atlantic Records "One And Done" is now available. This disc was produced and recorded LIVE at Grape Street Philadelphia and features 5 stunning performances by Lzzy and the band with no overdubs or tricks... just great Rock-N-Roll.

These tracks and a video from the live performance can be enjoyed at the link below...
  JON DELISE JOINS WITH PABLO BATISTA  1/2/2006
Noted percussionist Pablo Batista has teamed with Jon Delise on his current project. Pablo has been a percussionist for over 31 years. In 2000, Pablo was a recipient of the distinguished Pew Fellowship Award in Folk Arts. He also toured and recorded with the late Grover Washington, Jr., from 1985 until Grover's passing in 1999.

Presently, Pablo is the percussionist for the five-time Grammy recipient, Alicia Keys. He has been teaching percussion for the Latin American Music Association (AMLA) for over 15 years. Has performed and recorded with such artist as Jeffrey Osborne, Phyllis Hyman, George Howard, Diane Reeves, Gerald Levert, Teddy Pendergrass, Eddie Palmieri, Manny Oquendo y Conjunto Libre, Philadelphia Orchestra, Musiq, Norman Brown, Gerald Veasley, and Regina Belle to name a few.
  FRUIT FEATURED ON 88.5 XPN WORLD CAFE  11/22/2005
Australian sensation, FRUiT was featured on 88.5 XPN's World Cafe' with David Dye. This acclaimed program, distributed nationally to over 185 stations across the country through NPR, is produced by WXPN. Fruit performed three songs live that are included on their latest release "Burn" produced and engineered by David Ivory. Click below link to listen to the recorded show with live performances!!!
  IVORY INKS DEAL WITH ATLANTIC RECORDS  8/1/2005
David Ivory has inked a label deal with Atlantic Records. Stay tuned for full details!!
  HALESTORM SIGNED TO ATLANTIC RECORDS  7/15/2005
David Ivory is proud to announce that Lzzy Hale and Halestorm, have signed a major record deal with prominent New York based label ATLANTIC RECORDS.
  FRUIT THROWING CD RELEASE PARTY STATESIDE  7/8/2005
August 9th, Australian sensation FRUiT will be appearing at the World Cafe' Live venue in University City Philadelphia for their U.S. CD release show with special guest Christine Havrilla. This CD, recorded by David Ivory here at Dylanava Studios, has been getting rave reviews around the world and is being embraced instantly by radio the world over. Tickets and details are avaiable by visiting the World Cafe' Live website via the link below.
  PATTI LABELLE & JOHN DELISE ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA  7/1/2005
Patti Labelle and John Delise appeared on Good Morning America Friday July 1st as part of the Summer Concert Series. This live performance in front of thousands was hosted in New York City's Bryant Park and featured Patti and John performing the song that John wrote, "Two Steps Away". Only 2 days later, the two appeared in Philadelphia broadcast on ABC as part of the July 4th Philadelphia Freedom concert with Elton John.
  HALESTORM TOURS MID-WEST  6/29/2005
Halestorm hit the mid-west to heat up the July 4th weekend. The band is first set to appear with Seether and Dark New Day at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI on July 1st. From Flint they will travel to Milwaukee to share the stage with Shinedown in front of 30,000 people at the famed Milwaukee Summerfest on July 3rd. In August the band will be part of the lineup at Muskifest in Bethlehem with Seether, Crossfade and Dark New Day.
  FRUIT ALBUM "BURN" RECEIVING RADIO PLAY  5/21/2005
Fruit's first single "A Thousand Days" is currently being released to Australian radio. "A Thousand Days" has been added to the ABC play list across Australia ABC Local.

“Burn’s” Grammy nominated producer/engineer David Ivory has captured a new level of sophistication in the band - without losing any of the alternative pop/rock sound evident in previous work and whilst a studio album, it reflects the passion and energy of Fruit’s live shows.


  MELISSA BATHORY SESSION  5/14/2005
David Ivory just completed a special session with Toronto R&B/Jazz standout Melissa Bathory. Melissa was the winner of the international UnitedBands.com 2004 Recording Session of a Lifetime contest.
  KEVIN FROM SILVERTIDE CUTS TRACK WITH NOT ALONE  4/19/2005
Kevin Frank, drummer for Silvertide (J Records), returned to Dylanava Studios where Silvertide cut the tracks that got them signed to their J Records deal. Kevin wrote drum tracks and co-produced "Victory" with current Ivory Productions project rockers Not Alone. Kevin was on a much needed 2 week hiatus following 19 months on the road opening for Velvet Revolver, Van Halen and more.
  HALESTORM TO OPEN FOR BILLY IDOL & COLLECTIVE SOUL  3/27/2005
Halestorm was chosen to perform at 93.3 WMMR's Spring Break extravaganza hosted at Temple University's Liacouris Center opening for Silvertide , Billy Idol, and Collective Soul.
  ANTON FIG FROM DAVID LETTERMAN HERE  3/15/2005
Anton Fig, legendary David Letterman Late Night drummer stopped by Dylanava Studios to contribute his expertise the the Bunny Siegler sessions.
  HALESTORM TO PERFORM AT SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST FESTIVAL IN AUSTIN, TX  3/9/2005
Halestorm was chosen to perform at the prestigious South By Southwest music festival in Austin, TX.
  FRUIT RELEASED ALBUM   2/5/2005
FRUiT, notable Australian band, just released their much anticipated album "Burn" that was recorded, produced, engineered and mixed at Dylanava Sutdios. FRUiT has many prestigious awards abroad and toured the U.S. extensively.
  JOHN DELISE TO PERFORM ON NBC WITH PATTI LABELLE  1/2/2005
John Delise appeared on NBC Sunday Jan 2nd performing his song "Two Steps Away" with Patti Labelle on the Katarina Witt and Friends special. Two Steps Away was written by Delise and recorded by Labelle here at Dylanava studios. The song appears on Labelle's latest album Timeless Journey on Island/Def-Jam records.
  PAUL SHAFFER FROM DAVID LETTERMAN SHOW HERE  12/16/2004
In the studio this week we hung with Paul Shaffer, famed band leader on The David Letterman Show. Paul and several other notable artists will be dropping by and contributing their talents to a tribute album for Philadelphia R&B legend, Bunny Sigler. Bunny grew up in the city honing his skills at an early age singing in church. He hit the rising Philadelphia scene in the 60's with dozens of famous acts and never looked back.