Powered by Creative BC
Professional Audio
& Video Capture
Live Audio / Video Recording
Thanks to the generous support of Creative BC, Cellar Music Group now offers full-service live audio and video recording at Frankie's Jazz Club as well as other remote locations, bringing world-class production quality directly to the stage.
Whether you're looking to document a performance, create a live album, capture content for promotion, or simply bottle the magic for your fans, we've built a seamless, artist-friendly process to make it happen.
Sheldon Zaharko
YOUR ENGINEER
A fixture in Canadian recording and a trusted collaborator in the jazz orbit, Sheldon Zaharko brings his deep experience and musical sensitivity to every project.
A JUNO Award-winning engineer and four-time Western Canadian Music Award Engineer of the Year, Sheldon combines technical mastery with the rare ability to truly listen-to the room, the band, and the moment.
His work at Frankie's turns the club into a living studio, capturing performances with clarity, warmth, and authenticity
Frankie's Advantage
A Legendary
Listening Room
THE SPACE
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A legendary listening room with the sound, lighting, and vibe that musicians love
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A built-in audience that adds energy to every recording
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Flexible scheduling and rates designed with artists in mind
PERFECT FOR
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Artists applying for FACTOR, Creative BC, or Canada Council support
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Touring bands wanting a record of their Vancouver date
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Local musicians building content
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Album projects where “live energy” is part of the story
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Archival recordings for ensembles, composers, or estates
MIXING & POST PRODUCTION
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Professional editing, mixing, and mastering available through Cellar Music Group
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Optional add-ons for video editing, colour correction, subtitles, and more
What we offer
$500
PLUS GST
LIVE AUDIO RECORDING
Multi-track recording directy trom the stage
Studio-grade microphones and signal chain
Perfect for live albums, EPs, concert releases, archival projects, and grant-funded recordings
$1250
PLUS GST
LIVE VIDEO RECORDING
Multi-camera setup
Options ranging from single-camera documentation to fully produced video sessions
High-quality capture ideal for promotional reels, social content, full-length concert videos, and broadcast-ready projects