Barrel Cactus Studio is located in beautiful, scenic Fountain Hills, Arizona. It is owned and operated by multi-talented musician, singer/songwriter, guitarist, performer, guitar teacher, and recording engineer, Scott Hallock. The studio has been in existence for eight years.
Many local, national and international artists have recorded at Barrel Cactus Studio. Clients have included O.K. Choral, Suzie Kiraly, Dave Sheehy, Francesca Evans, Dan Gutenkauf, Tom Tuerff, The Willows, Cottonwood Stone, Nancy Freeman, Tom Bertling (Smoot Mahooty), Anne James, Shane Wilson, Rhonda Lester, Scott Baker, Mike Alicke (Alaskan), Alonzo (Mango Mango), Amy Burns, Frank Carson Boyd, David Welch, and Dave Sklar.
Scott has developed a network of talented musicians that he can provide for your project. Session players at the studio have included Pete Huttlinger (John Denver’s band), Mack Bailey (The Limeliters), Ron Rotowski (Glen Campbell’s band with Jeff Dayton, and Poor Alfred), Mike Smith (the Gaitlin Brothers, Mike & T Band), Peter Storn (The Rave), Kevin Mauch (Smoot Mahooty), Phil Shank, Mike Fix, Dan & Denny Gutenkauf, Rhonda Lester, Darren Mahoney, Lon Austin, Mark Dolin, and Craig Colson. Scott is available to sing and play on client projects upon request.
Barrel Cactus Studio offers a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere and accommodates many styles, including singer/songwriter, folk, acoustic rock, Latin, bluegrass, pop, alternative rock, country, reggae, and piano instrumental.
