In the spring, it was announced that Echo Mountain Recording would close by the end of 2025 — but come February, the studio will reopen in the historic North French Broad Avenue church under the ownership of longtime studio manager, Jessica Tomasin.
Previous plans also included relocating the studio, but were halted following founder Steve Wilmans’ retirement. Under Tomasin’s ownership, the studio can continue its legacy in its original location.
“I have spent nearly twenty years building this studio alongside Steve, our staff, and the community,” Tomasin said in a press release. “Letting it disappear did not feel right. This place matters to people, and I was determined to find a way to keep it alive.”
For nearly two decades, the independent, state-of-the-art studio has captured the voices of artists from Gladys Knight to Steve Martin to The Avett Brothers.
Echo Mountain Recording will reopen on Sunday, Feb. 1 to begin its 20th year of operation and welcome artists to continue making music magic.
