John Keane is a veteran producer, engineer, and musician who has been involved in the creation of many gold and multi-platinum records. He is best known for his work with R.E.M, Widespread Panic, The Indigo Girls, Robert Earl Keen, and too many more to list. He started John Keane Studios in Athens, Georgia in 1981. John became an expert on subjects such as record production, home recording, and Pro Tools. Not only did John teach a Pro Tools course for the University of Georgia’s Music Business Program, but he is also the author of the popular Pro Tools book, The Musician’s Guide to Pro Tools (McGraw-Hill). He has also created Online Pro Tools, a series of Pro Tools instructional videos.
John was so well known for his studio work here in Athens, many of the artist he worked with would bring other musicians to record with John as well. David Barbee well known for his studio work in Athens as well, actually learned in Keane’s studio. The tales that come out of those studios during the late 70’s and 80’s continue to flow through the music community as cherished memories still today. John still continues with the “newbies” coming out of Athens today with the same vigor as those days. He continues to strive to keep them relevant to the times but still keeping the “Athens Vibe” alive.
My conversation with John was one for the top shelf on my Podcast, AthCastMusic and one that will have a special place in my memories. Listen to my captivating and lovely conversation with John Keane.
Show AthCastMusic (©): The Music of Athens Georgia, Now and Then
SEASON: 4 Episode 36
Length: 45:00
PUBLISHED: May 29, 2025
Updated Weekly on Thursday
Engineer: Kayla Dover
Recorded at Tweed Recording Audio Production School
Produced by The Lightroom-Ath
Photos and Camera: Moreno Bueno
Executive Producers: Guillermo Zouain and Wendy Muñiz
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