Bob Doidge: Studio Owner - Producer / Recording & Mix Engineer

Bob had an early start in Music. At a young age, he began formal training in piano, trumpet, and bass, which led to his mastery of a variety of other instruments.
The recent release of Bob's debut solo album 'Orion's Ghost', showcases these ablities. (www.cdbaby.com/cd/bobdoidge2)
His musical career progressed quickly when he started playing in bands with artists such as Ian Thomas (Tranquility Bass), Ray Materick, Shirley Eikhard, and Sylvia Tyson. In the 1970's Bob and his band-mate Daniel Lanois began recording in the Lanois' basement along with Daniel's older brother. Soon, they found themselves working with artists such as Raffi, Bruce Cockburn, and countless other local acts. The decision to expand was imminent, and so began Grant Avenue Studio.
Bob has been a part of Grant Avenue since it's beginning. He took ownership of the studio in the early 1980's when Daniel went abroad to work with U2.
Bob decided to stay in Hamilton to provide for the musicians of this city, and in turn has attracted many great artists to Grant Avenue.

Bob's discography as a producer and engineer boasts a long list of artists such as Gordon Lightfoot, U2, Johnny Cash, Ani DiFranco, Bob Dylan, Bruce Cockburn, Brooks Williams, and Blackie and the Rodeo Kings.
His work has resulted in some major accomplishments, including a Gold album for The Cowboy Junkies, and a double-platinum record for the Crash Test Dummies. In 1995, Bob was nominated for a Grammy for his work with the gospel group The Torchmen. Also, he received a CCMA producer of the year nomination for Prairie Oysters "Greatest Hits" in 2001, and two Aboriginal Music Award nominations in 2004 for Santee Smith's "Kaha:Wi". Bob also produced Elizabeth Hills "Peacemakers lullaby" which has been nominated for several Aboriginal music awards. At the first ever Hamilton Music awards in 2004, Bob was named "Recording Engineer of the year", and was awarded "Recording Engineer of the Year" at the 2005 awards as well. At the 2006 awards, Bob was named "Bassist of the Year", and at the 2007 awards received the "Special Instrumentalist of the year" award.
Other artists Bob has worked with include, Lennie Gallant, Steve Smith (The Red Green Show), Rita MacNeil, Teenage Head, Keith Glass, Kevin Breit, Chantal Chamberland, Phill Botting (CMT's Kareoke Star 2009), The Skydiggers, Jane Child, Junkhouse, Colin Linden, Ben Mink, Dave Rave, Fred Eaglesmith, and many more.
Bob's recent accomplishments as a producer include Gordon Lightfoot's "A Painter Passing Through", and His latest release, "Harmony". Lightfoot also called on Bob to record and mix the 5.1 "Live from Reno" concert and his concert series at Massey Hall in Toronto which takes place every year.

Also to Bob's credit are John Cage's, "Harpsichord" and "Birdcage" which have received worldwide recognition.
In 2004, Grant Avenue Studio collaborated with Hamilton radio station Y108 to host regular live broadcasts from the Studio. This venture has enabled Bob to record acclaimed acts such as the Tea Party, Collective Soul, 54/40, Finger Eleven, Matt Mays, the Waking Eyes, Tom Wilson, Boy, the Music, Strippers Union, Ian Thornley, Theory of a Deadman, and Default.

Aside from his dedication to bringing out an artists own personality in music, Bob brings his own style to make a product that is both passionate and filled with those "Let's give it a try" moments. Artists trust him with their music and consider him a friend.