Our Story
Sun Bear Studio is owned and operated by Chris Marsalis. The studio is the perfect place to record music, a podcast, or your family history. JC Media, LLC enjoys the use of Sun Bear's state of the art equipment to create ads for clients that are professional and pleasing to the ear.
Come in and Create With Us
Record Your Music
Whether you are a professional musician or a novice, JC will help you plan your session, record, mix, produce and distribute your music. We will help you take it as far as you want.
Record Your Story
We can help you record the voices of your family telling all of your favorite family stories and singing your beloved family songs. All you need to do is outline your talking points, gather up your storytellers, and pick out 3-4 pictures for CD art. Your grandchildren will thank you!!!
Schedule Your Session
We have created a recording worksheet that will help you prepare for studio time and help you create a budget for your session. The Google Form is available at the bottom of the page. Or when you are ready to record or rehearse, you can just reach out to JC at sunbear@jc.media
Recorded at Sun Bear Studio
King Edward Vol 1
King Edward Vol 1
King Edward Vol 1
Mike King and Ed Smith were Sun Bear's first recording effort. Their Hill Country Reggae sound has to be heard rather than explained. Mike's song lyrics are poignant and beautiful and their covers are masterful.
Come Together
King Edward Vol 1
King Edward Vol 1
This project came from songwriter and guitarist Garry Burnside and vocalist Oshi Triplett. Garry was moved to write a song about reconciliation that will touch your heart and make you want to do better!!
Sun Bear Jam
Acoustic Brothers
Acoustic Brothers
Garry Burnside is known as the youngest son of Hill Country Bluesman RL Burnside. Sun Bear Jam is a mix of Hill Country and his own style. This CD features songs written by Garry and performed by the Garry Burnside Band.
Acoustic Brothers
Acoustic Brothers
Acoustic Brothers
On February 15, 2020, a few guys came in to try out the brand new studio equipment. It was warm and sunny outside so the doors were open. JC thought to hit record as the guys goofed off in the studio. It's a good thing because that would turn out to be our dear friend, Buddy Grisham's, last music. He died of Covid-19 Complications on April 3. This is what we recorded that day.
German Maldonado
Hill Country Magic
Hill Country Magic
German Maldonado had music recorded in another studio. He brought in the music and laid down his vocal tracks with it. His album, Madrecita, is available for download when you click on the picture above.
Hill Country Magic
Hill Country Magic
Hill Country Magic
Garry Burnside and Mike King collaborated on this April 2021 released CD of foot stomping Hill Country Blues - old style!! In the shadow of JR and RL they make magic with a simple acoustic guitar and stomp box.