About Me
About ME
My Passion for music began with my parents, who were both professional singers. At the age of six, I became my father’s tape machine operator, managing his Webcor recorder, which he acquired in 1955.
From the age of 12 to 20, I played drums in various groups on Long Island and in Manhattan. However, I soon realized that my true talents lay on the other side of the glass, capturing performances on tape.
Inheriting a four-generation-old tenement building from my family taught me valuable skills in construction and repair. Naturally, I wanted to use the available real estate to advance my recording career, so I took on the challenge of building my first recording room.
Over time, I came to understand that this field was my true calling, and I committed myself to it for the long term.
Lou Holtzman
Achievements
1969
Created a 2 track rehearsal studio space for my band located at 99 Orchard Street LES.
November 1972 to August 1975
Constructed a 4-track studio, where I engineered and produced various artists, went to City Hall and EastSide Sound was a Sole Proprietorship Business in NYC.
September 1975 to October 1979
Rebuilt and expanded EastSide Sound into an 8-track Scully studio.
December 1979 to 1981
Collaborated with Richard Bittner on constructing a professional recording studio. This ambitious project involved demolishing 2,000 square feet of space, a challenging endeavor that required significant personal sacrifices. Despite the difficulties, our passion for the work sustained us. I managed all construction and wiring, with Richard Bittner joining me in this demanding venture.
1981
Established EastSide Sound Co., Inc.
August 1989 to February 1993
Launched 98 Allen Opco, Inc., operating as EastSide Sound. The studio was completely upgraded to a state-of-the-art facility, featuring 48 tracks and the Harrison Series Ten B, the first Mac-based console to be delivered worldwide, marking the introduction of the original Macintosh into our operations.
March 1993 to September 2000
Entered into a partnership with Yaron Fuchs. The studio was further expanded to include two additional rooms, allowing for a broader range of recording and music production services.
September 2000
After 30 years, I made the difficult decision to close EastSide Sound Studios. I temporarily relocated my productions to LoHo Studios, a facility known for its high ceilings and natural light.
June 2002 to September 2022
Reopened EastSide Sound in a new location, fully renovated and ready for business.
September 2022
Andres and Nico Pollack acquired all assets and intellectual property, ensuring the continued operation of EastSide Sound.
A Private Studio Environment
PRESS/INFO
Here are articles and interviews over the years
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About ME
For over 100 years, New York’s Lower East Side has been known as one of the most culturally rich areas in Manhattan. It was one of the first neighborhoods in the city, becoming home to a majority of the immigrants arriving from Germany and Eastern Europe at the turn of the 20th century. By 1920, the Jewish population was one of the largest groups. Pushcart vendors, launching businesses that still thrive today, were prominent on Orchard and Grand Streets, and the influential Yiddish theaters that lined Second Avenue laid the groundwork for the Broadway musicals that followed. The unique mixture of the arts and commerce gave us many American success stories, as well as enduring entertainers like the Marx Brothers, Jimmy Durante, George and Ira Gershwin, Eddie Cantor, and Irving Berlin…