Press & Recognition
Over the years, DreamSTATE Studio and its collaborators have been recognized by regional and national media for their contributions to music, culture, and artist development. This page collects selected press coverage, articles, and mentions that document DreamSTATE’s role within the Akron and Northeast Ohio music community.
‘Hey Zane’ release party concert at Ohio Brewing Co. in Akron
December 8, 2016
Akron Beacon Journal
The album Hey Zane is a compilation of songs by area artists in a variety of genres and styles… The Akron show begins at 7 p.m., and the bill features artists on the album including singer/songwriter arMar, contemporary gospel singer Corey Jenkins, vocal group Half Mile Home, alternative rocker Jakob Ward, roots-rocker Brian Lisik and electronic dance music group Frontline Militia.
Ohio Brewing Company to Host Album Release Party for Local Compliation
December 2, 2016
Cleveland Scene Magazine
Cleveland Scene reports on an album release party for Hey Zane, a compilation of Akron-area artists hosted by Jakob Ward at Ohio Brewing Company in December 2016.
Urban Eats A Lunchtime Treat
June 28, 2010
Downtown Akron Partnership
We enjoyed hearing live piano music by local musician and business owner Jakob Ward while we ate our meal. The service was excellent and dim lights and an eclectic atmosphere make Urban Eats and Musica a great lunch destination or concert venue.
https://downtownakronpartnership.wordpress.com/2010/06/28/urban-eats-a-lunchtime-treat/
Dream On – Jakob Ward enjoys a tall cool one
April 16, 2008
Scene Magazine
Akron’s DreamSTATE Records has been keeping its artists busy lately… The singer-songwriter is recording with local producer Jakob Ward, who is also prepping his own album for release.
All That Jazz – Akron hood hopes to revive tradition.
December 27, 2006
Scene Magazine
Recently, there’s been lots of combining interests to create another hip jazz scene. This is a new center for our art-jazz focal point in the city.”
Bet the Under – A new stab at Undercurrents could be the best one yet.
February 9, 2005
Cleveland Scene Magazine
As Undercurrents works to rebuild, organizers and musicians held several networking meetings at DreamSTATE Studios in Akron, focusing on mentorship, industry education, and community.