Welcome to Creative.Life.Support Records
...the non-profit record label of Mr. Smalls FunhouseOur mission is to enable local and regional artists to develop recordings with minimal front-end investment, in the interest of fostering an environment where bands can jump-start their careers and sustain their long-term visions as touring & recording artists.
CREATIVE.LIFE.SUPPORT RECORDS Label Releases include:
--C.L.R Roster Artist CD's
--C.L.S DVD Magazine
--C.L.S Recording Class & Band Camp compilations
--C.L.S Band Competition winners
Creative.Life.Support Records offers financing packages to qualifying bands and artists to assist with their recording projects. It will provide roster artists with internet distribution & eventually retail distribution of their releases. Bands also participate in C.L.S Professional development programs such as the C.L.S Concert Series Showcases, music industry seminars & workshops and in C.L.S Youth Educational Programs as teaching artists. C.L.S will also provide assistance in the areas of album mastering, reproduction and merchandise development such as t-shirts, stickers and buttons.
Creative.Life.Support Facilities: Mr. Smalls Funhouse , Millvale, PA
With its expansion into the 45,000 square foot St. Ann's church compound, and riverfront property in Millvale, PA, Mr. Smalls Funhouse has grown into an unprecedented creative complex. A complex that houses a live concert venue (650-person capacity), banquet space, two state-of-the-art recording studios, offices, several studio & two- bedroom live/work spaces for artists, art gallery, and an expansive skate park.
In just three years, all of this was realized by an extremely dedicated staff. The Borough of Millvale was instrumental in making it possible to acquire the Mr. Smalls Funhouse property and has supported the organizations efforts in any way possible, as it is their belief that the existence and success of this facility marks a significant evolution in the cultural and professional scope of Millvale.
Mr. Smalls Funhouse has to date been providing its services in the vision of CLS and will continue to host CLS activities with considerable in-kind donations of facilities and resources.
This is our new official online store .CD's are now available to purchase from Liz Berlin, Mike Speranzo's band Out of the Blue, and Jazzam. If you purchase a CD you can receive a Creative.Life.Support Records compilation free! We are working to get other CD's up on the website soon.
CONTACT US
Creative.Life.Support Records
415 Evergreen Avenue
Millvale, PA 15209
Tel: 412.821.4447 Fax: 412.821.5871
[email protected]
www.creativeliferecords.org
Annual Events
REAL.LIFE.MUSIC SEMINAR
Participants in the REAL.LIFE.MUSIC SEMINAR, hosted by Mr. Smalls Recording Studios & Theatre, will benefit from the knowledge of national musicians and industry professionals as well as many of Pittsburgh’s most motivated and successful musicians including members of Rusted Root, selected staff and associated artists of Mr. Small’s & Creative.Life.Support Records. All participants will walk away from the camp with a professionally recorded demo of their own original music, professional band photo, comprehensive bio and a wealth of printed resources to help guide them in their careers. REAL.LIFE.MUSIC SEMINAR, directed by Liz Berlin of Rusted Root is a unique opportunity which will provide young artists with invaluable knowledge, experience and resources, to help guide them towards success as working musicians in the music industry.
Below are the highlights of the REAL.LIFE.MUSIC SEMINAR experience:
+ Guided rehearsals & recording sessions with accomplished, professional musicians & producers
+ Record a demo CD produced by the experienced engineers of Mr. Smalls Funhouse (2 songs for bands, 1 for solo musicians)
+ Make a comprehensive band bio complete with a professional photo shoot
+ Attend seminars & workshops with acclaimed artists & industry pros on a variety of real-life, need-to-know band issues such as: Recording Studio Preparation, Musicianship, Web Presence Development, Live Shows & Touring, Band Business & Legalities, Web Presence Development & Marketing
+ On-Stage Live Performance Coaching workshops
REAL.LIFE.MUSIC SEMINAR is held concurrently with the REAL.LIFE.SKATE CAMP. Both programs will culminate with the REAL.LIFE.JAM & AWARDS CEREMONY on Friday of the week at Mr. Smalls Theatre, featuring the talents of all camp artists and bands as well as presenting & visiting artists. The show will be open to the public. All are invited to attend.