Our Capitol Studios at Risk
This past Tuesday afternoon found me in unfamiliar territory; Los Angeles City Council chambers. My job was to represent Local 47 members in a hearing that could impact our community of musicians deeply – the preservation of Capitol Studios recording facilities.
We have recently learned that our beloved Capitol Studios is at risk of being severely impacted by a developer’s plan for new construction. Apparently, developer David Jordan has plans underway to develop underground parking very close to Capitol’s underground echo chambers, designed by Legendary Guitarist and AFM member Les Paul. The echo chambers would be severely impacted by noise during construction, with increased potential for permanent damage. The risk of allowing this construction to proceed may lead to a SHUT DOWN OF CAPITOL STUDIOS for months, if not years. The closure of Capitol would have a significantly negative impact on hundreds if not thousands of AFM members.
Tuesday I attended the hearing by a subcommittee of the Los Angeles City Council on the permit required for the construction. The subcommittee decided to temporarily table the issue, and reschedule it. This gives us time to give the Council your input.
Your union, with the support of the rank and file members, is trying to stop the multimillion-dollar project from advancing without a plan that incorporates intensive mitigation of the negative impact to Capitol Studios and the famed echo chambers. Capitol Studios is vital to our community and we have a vested interest in keeping Capitol open without interruption. From historic sessions with Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Bette Midler, and Barbara Streisand (among a few) to present work being done by Prince, John Williams, Michael Buble, The Academy Awards, The Grammy’s, and hundreds of others, world-renowned and historic projects have taken place at the hollowed grounds of Capitol. If we lose Capitol, we lose a legacy, unequalled in the history of music.
I urge you all to write your City Council Representatives, demanding that our legacy will not be destroyed. Urge them to SAVE CAPITOL STUDIOS. City Council member addresses and e-mails can be found at: http://www.lacity.org/council.htm
Capitol Studios is located in Eric Garcetti’s District. He is also President of the LA City Council. He can be reached here:
City Hall Office (213)-473-7013
200 N. Spring Street, Rm 470
Los Angeles, CA 90012
councilmember.garcetti@lacity.org
We have recently learned that our beloved Capitol Studios is at risk of being severely impacted by a developer’s plan for new construction. Apparently, developer David Jordan has plans underway to develop underground parking very close to Capitol’s underground echo chambers, designed by Legendary Guitarist and AFM member Les Paul. The echo chambers would be severely impacted by noise during construction, with increased potential for permanent damage. The risk of allowing this construction to proceed may lead to a SHUT DOWN OF CAPITOL STUDIOS for months, if not years. The closure of Capitol would have a significantly negative impact on hundreds if not thousands of AFM members.
Tuesday I attended the hearing by a subcommittee of the Los Angeles City Council on the permit required for the construction. The subcommittee decided to temporarily table the issue, and reschedule it. This gives us time to give the Council your input.
Your union, with the support of the rank and file members, is trying to stop the multimillion-dollar project from advancing without a plan that incorporates intensive mitigation of the negative impact to Capitol Studios and the famed echo chambers. Capitol Studios is vital to our community and we have a vested interest in keeping Capitol open without interruption. From historic sessions with Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Bette Midler, and Barbara Streisand (among a few) to present work being done by Prince, John Williams, Michael Buble, The Academy Awards, The Grammy’s, and hundreds of others, world-renowned and historic projects have taken place at the hollowed grounds of Capitol. If we lose Capitol, we lose a legacy, unequalled in the history of music.
I urge you all to write your City Council Representatives, demanding that our legacy will not be destroyed. Urge them to SAVE CAPITOL STUDIOS. City Council member addresses and e-mails can be found at: http://www.lacity.org/council.htm
Capitol Studios is located in Eric Garcetti’s District. He is also President of the LA City Council. He can be reached here:
City Hall Office (213)-473-7013
200 N. Spring Street, Rm 470
Los Angeles, CA 90012
councilmember.garcetti@lacity.org
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