San Antonio’s Live at Studio E Celebrates 100 Episodes and Keeps Going Strong

San Antonio’s Live at Studio E Celebrates 100 Episodes and Keeps Going Strong

Triumphing over a significant milestone, San Antonio’s livestream series, “Live at Studio E” has surpassed its 100th show and shows no signs of slowing down. The YouTube series celebrating live performances by San Antonio’s music artists continues to flourish despite the multifarious live-streaming video projects that originated in the throes of the pandemic.

What distinguishes “Live at Studio E” from other livestream programs is its quality of production. The series presents not just well-filmed videos but offers a high-quality audio experience and a meticulously curated choice of performers. The brains behind this successful venture are San Antonio studio owner, Brant Sankey, and noted photographer, Oscar Moreno.

The Vision Behind ‘Live at Studio E’

While the COVID-19 pandemic led to the collapse of live music venues and compelled performers to resort to live-streaming from their homes or rehearsal spots, “Live at Studio E” was conceptualized on a higher plane. Its founders, Sankey and Moreno, combined their respective expertise in recording and photography to create a platform of superior quality.

Sankey’s Studio E has been a popular choice for many south Texas bands, making it a huge asset for the series. Moreno, on the other hand, has been a crucial photographer chronicling the city’s music scene. Stemming from these experiences, “Live at Studio E” presents a splendid gallery of the Alamo City music scene, showcasing artists from various genres.

A Journey towards Music

Brant Sankey’s journey with music began with his role in The Bombardiers, a popular three-piece rock outfit in the early 2000s. His experiences and his journey into theatre and the exposure to a variety of genres spurred his desire to run his own studio. “Being all over the map, it’s similar to being in a studio. I’ve done jazz records, I’ve done doom metal, cumbia. You never know what you’re gonna get”, said Sankey.

The Evolution of Studio E

Studio E was born of Sankey’s keen recording acumen and his varied experiences with music and musicians. His vision for his studio was to ensure it sounded like the people who made it: transparent. “Like the band was captured under the most charismatic light possible”, Sankey explains. This quality of being “transparent” is a key value proposition of Studio E and, by extension, “Live at Studio E”.

‘Live at Studio E’: Enriching the Live Music Landscape

As the pandemic raged on, Sankey and Moreno launched ‘Live at Studio E’ in 2021. The show quickly became an eagerly awaited outlet for bands seeking to connect with their fans during a time of intense isolation. The show brings a sense of a live club performance to the audience, with audio coming straight from the live mixing console.

After surpassing 100 episodes, critics see ‘Live at Studio E’ as a significant step in putting San Antonio bands on a prevalent platform. The show receives comments from people all over the world, and bands have found it instrumental in booking tours. Although the diverse set of performances are hard to keep track of, as Sankey humorously admits, each episode strikes a chord with the viewers, leaving them eagerly anticipating the next show.

A Peek into the Future of ‘Live at Studio E’

Despite the challenges studios like Studio E face in today’s economic landscape, Sankey enjoys his work. Sankey further sees a significant role studios like his can play in the new home-recording landscape. With its interesting past, current success, and promising future, San Antonio’s ‘Live at Studio E’ is not only keeping the love for music alive but also offering a platform for artists to shine and connect with their fans on a global stage.