About Jay Hudson
Jay Hudson was a key figure at The Hit Shack Recording Studio in Austin, Texas, from 1989 to 2005, serving as a recording engineer and a central contributor to the studio’s operations. He worked alongside Dave McNair and helped make The Hit Shack a creative hub in Austin’s vibrant music scene.
JAY HUDSON
Head Honcho
Studio owner, CEO, recording engineer, equipment maintenance professional, and a great brewer of strong coffee!
THE HIT SHACK LOGO
by Bill Narum
Original logo of the Hit Shack recording studio design of Austin artist Bill Narum.
1621 S. Lamar Blvd
Austin, Texas USA
1621 S. Lamar Blvd and the Hit Shack- B Room at 2710 S. Lamar Blvd. (Willie Nelson’s dads old pool hall location.) The Hit Shack B-Room was a partnership with Andy Taub.
About Jay Hudson: A Legacy in Sound
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Jay Hudson’s Professional Journey
Recording Engineer
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The Hit Shack Recording Studio
Creative Hub
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Collaborations with Texas Artists
Music Community
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Continuing the Audio Engineering Tradition
Pedal Steel Guitar
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Contact Jay for Services
Audio Engineering
Master Client List:
Jay engineered and/or produced sessions for artists including Stephen Bruton, Alejandro Escovedo, Charlie Sexton, and many others in the Texas music community. His work is documented in the studio’s discography on Discogs and mentioned in Austin Chronicle articles.
After The Hit Shack, Jay continued in audio engineering and music-related work. He plays pedal steel guitar and other guitars.