{"id":1197,"date":"2016-04-25T19:30:22","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T19:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skyemediaonline.com\/wordpress\/?p=1197"},"modified":"2016-06-10T19:32:00","modified_gmt":"2016-06-10T19:32:00","slug":"marthas-trouble-to-rehab-historical-opelika-al-house-into-studiocreative-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/skyemediaonline.com\/wordpress\/marthas-trouble-to-rehab-historical-opelika-al-house-into-studiocreative-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Martha’s Trouble to rehab historical Opelika, AL house into studio\/creative space"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Martha\u2019s Trouble to rehab historical Opelika, AL house\u00a0<\/strong>into studio\/creative space<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Husband-and-wife folk\/rock duo Martha\u2019s Trouble (aka Rob and Jen Slocumb) have purchased a historical Victorian house, originally built in 1910, in downtown Opelika, AL, and have already begun work on rehabbing the abode into a creative studio space in their hometown. The renovation should take approximately five months.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019ve wanted to do this for about four years, and we looked at a number of potential locations including warehouses,\u201d says Rob. \u201cThis particular house came available in February,\u201d adds Jen, \u201cand we liked the look of it and the vibe of the place. We wanted something that would be part of the town, to help support and grow the arts scene here, to support the community, and a space that would inspire artistic endeavors and creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The completed facility will be known as The Sound Wall. The Slocumbs are hoping to provide a small town recording experience in a premiere space. Two studio rooms are planned for the first floor; the rooms can be used for recording, rehearsals, writing sessions, post-editing video, photo shoots, video shoots, and will be available for special events. \u00a0A gourmet kitchen with a large family-style farm table will allow local chefs to prepare meals on-site for visiting artists and bands. A one-bedroom apartment will be housed upstairs, offering lodging to artists using the studios downstairs or to people who want an inspiring place to stay in town.<\/p>\n

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The Slocumbs moved to Opelika from Canada ten years ago. \u00a0\u201cWe are always asked, \u2018Why did you move here?\u2019\u201d says Jen. \u201cAnd really the short answer is we felt \u00a0– and still do – that there is something special about the Auburn\/Opelika area. Now that we are touring less and spending more time at home raising a family, we are very passionate about contributing to our local community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe hope The Sound Wall will become an extension to the already existing and expanding arts community,\u201d adds Rob.<\/p>\n

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Martha\u2019s Trouble, called \u201ca hidden gem\u201d by\u00a0Billboard Magazine<\/i>, is known for its signature sound of folk and country twang, which has been praised by some of the most influential and well-respected music critics of our time. Martha\u2019s Trouble has been listed and featured in the aforementioned\u00a0Billboard Magazine<\/i>, as well as\u00a0USA Today<\/i>, AOL Music, Sirius XM Satellite Radio and\u00a0Performing Songwriter<\/i>. Their songs have received awards and have been featured in the show \u201cArmy Wives\u201d and made-for-TV movies on Lifetime and CBS. The duo\u2019s band name comes from a Bible story about Martha and Mary, one that they say is a reminder to stop and smell the roses and to keep an eye on the bigger picture and the important things in life.<\/p>\n

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Late last year, Martha\u2019s Trouble offered some new additions to their holiday repertoire with two digital singles, \u201cRiver\u201d and \u201cWhite Christmas,\u201d which followed on the success of two independent holiday albums,\u00a0Christmas Lights<\/i>\u00a0(2002) and\u00a0This Christmas<\/i>\u00a0(2008). Prior to that, they also released:\u00a0Jen Coates\u2019 Seed Sessions<\/i>\u00a0(2014),\u00a0A Little Heart Like You<\/i>\u00a0(2012),\u00a0Anchor Tattoo<\/i>\u00a0(2011),\u00a0EP<\/i>\u00a0(2008),\u00a0Forget October<\/i>\u00a0(2006),\u00a0Still\u00a0<\/i>(2003),\u00a0Sleeping Dogs<\/i>\u00a0(2002), and\u00a0The Road Ahead<\/i>\u00a0(2000).<\/p>\n

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www.marthastrouble.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2016   Martha\u2019s Trouble to rehab historical Opelika, AL house\u00a0into studio\/creative space   Husband-and-wife folk\/rock duo Martha\u2019s Trouble (aka Rob and Jen Slocumb) have purchased a historical Victorian house, originally built in 1910, in downtown Opelika, AL, and have already begun work on rehabbing the abode into a creative studio … <\/p>\n

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