Western New Yorkers sometimes take for granted that which is in our own backyard. It's not hard. Despite the fact that we are a small area geographically, it seems there's always a plethora of things to do. Whether it's a concert, a local film, or even a new venue or bar, it's hard to keep up with all things creative around here.

Case in point:  Quiet Country Audio; an unassuming studio that has hosted some of Buffalo's best bands, including Failures Union, Roger Bryan and the Orphans, Pentimento and Kid Gorgeous along with great out-of-towners like Diamond Youth.

The studio is located in the upper level of a beautiful home in Alden; as the name implies this is the country and man, is it quiet out there. I spent an afternoon at QCA last week to get a feel of what the place was all about and sit in on a recording session with Diamond Youth, a Baltimore-based band. Quiet Country Audio's mission is to "promote artists through high quality live audio and video."  Instead of just recording sessions scratch track by tedious scratch track, what you're hearing is essentially a live recording. While the bands play, they are being photographed, filmed and documented. It's a staple of the Quiet Country Audio experience.

The atmosphere at QCA can only be described as welcoming. It's small and comfortable, and the host(engineer and filmer) Paul Besch was nothing but accommodating as was fellow engineer and photographe, Mike Sobieraj(drummer of Roger Bryan & the Orphans). Alot of studio's feel cold and are anxiety-producing. Musicians want to get in and out as quickly as possible. The laid back nature of QCA made it a much more comfortable recording experience.

Of course it helps when you have a band that's as professional and awesome as Diamond Youth. I enjoyed their hardcore influenced brand of alternative rock and they seemed like pretty humble guys too which is always good when you're in closed quarters with a group of strangers.

Quiet Country Audio is essentially a DIY enterprise. All the more reason why you should support them. Bands take note: This is a legit place to record! Do yourself a favor and visit their website, bandcamp, or email them at quietcountryaudio@gmail.com.