Engineer/Mixer/Producer bio
                                                                           January 2008

  As a kid growing up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Jason Shaffer didn’t hear a lot of interesting music on the radio. But then he found his mother’s stash of classic vinyl, and a life-long love affair with music was born. Records by The Beatles, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash and Credence Clearwater Revival were especially influential.

He started playing guitar and by age 15 was in his own band. A curious person by nature, he also wanted to figure out how to record music. He created his own multitrack recordings by using a karaoke machine and bouncing the tape back and forth. Eventually he acquired a 4-track cassette recorder, which led to his desire to learn all he could about recording.

After high school, he left for Florida to attend the nation’s premiere audio recording teaching facility, Full Sail. He thrived in this environment, learning all he could about his craft and the latest state-of-the-art gear while soaking in every style of music from rock to jazz to R&B, funk and country.

Returning to PA in 2002, Jason interned and later worked for the noted engineer and producer Bill Grabowski, best known for his work with Bon Jovi early in their career. He then moved on to Scott Wray Studios in the Harrisburg, PA area where he quickly built a reputation for competency, working well with clients and staying on schedule while keeping an eye on budgets. He soon became the studio’s chief engineer, working with such individuals as Jeff Feltenberger (x-Badlees), Tom "T-Bone" Edmonds (Lenny Kravitz FOH engineer) and national recording artists Jesse Yawn and Bernard "Pretty" Purdie.

During this time, Jason saw the need for a quality studio that would be cost effective for local musicians. When Scott Wray closed for relocation, he began recording bands in his apartment. His clients were amazed at the sound quality he was able to provide. Now with the main studio reopened as After 7 Studios, Jason has access to all the equipment and facilities he needs in order to handle virtually any situation.

                          Focusing on the regional music scene, some of his credits include:

                          Emily’s ToyBox – Pill                                                   Eng, Mix
                     
                         Grantham Road – Parade                                           Eng, Mix
                     
                         McCall Tucker – Pain, Passion and Peace            Eng, Mix
                     

                         Nate Myers and The Aces - Persist                         Eng,Mix

                         Alicia Keister – Heartwood                                        Pro, Eng, Mix                             

                        Quincy Rogers - Sawdust: A Poet's Treasure       Pro,Eng,Mix              

                        Various – Central-PA Christmas Compilation      Eng, Mix
                         Including Martini Bros., Sweet Pea Felty/Darcy Miner, 
                         Poptart Monkeys, Lykens Valley Bluegrass Boys, etc.

                  Nathan Veshecco – 3 albums                                    Eng,Mix
                        Lady, You’re Shady, I Love A Worried Woman, Alleys

                        The April Skies – Flood                                                Eng

                        Currently in production:
 
                        Hybrid Ice – Album project                                          Eng

                        David Mallon – EP project                                            Pro, Eng, Mix

                        Britt Isenberg – EP project                                          Pro, Eng, Mix

Terry Selders of Susquehanna Entertainment says that "Jason is a rare talent. He has a great work ethic, knows the gear, gets things done, and has a great ear to boot. He literally saved my Christmas CD a couple years ago. I’ve watched how he is like a sponge, learning all he can from the people around him and then applying that knowledge tastefully. He has my highest recommendation."

 Jason keeps busy with projects at the 2 studios, and has joined with Bret Alexander (Badlees) and Jeremy Hummel (x-Breaking Benjamin) to form a new band called Giants Of Despair.

 He is available as an engineer, mixer and/or producer for recording projects, and can also assemble almost any combination of musicians for session work or to act as a backing band. Some musicians have hired him to play bass or guitar with them live on stage. And as if that weren’t enough, he also enjoys running live sound for bands occasionally.

 For more information, contact Jason Shaffer via any of the methods below:

717-648-0633

motleyshaff@yahoo.com

www.myspace.com/jasonshaffermusic

www.myspace.com/after7studios