Vega Music, A State-Of-The-Art Recording Studio, Opens In Greenwich

GREENWICH, CT — The sweet sound of music were coming from 37 West Putnam Ave., in the heart of downtown Greenwich last week, as Vega Music, a new, digital full-service recording studio, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Vega Music, which was founded by Charlie Mangold and Mike Devaney, both Fairfield County natives, offers state-of-the-art equipment and technology and a comprehensive range of services, including recording, mixing, mastering, original music production, songwriting, podcasts, voice-overs, and college portfolio development.

The studio had operated under a soft-opening for a couple of months.

Mangold and Devaney both have different backgrounds but similar skill sets and passions, which they believe will contribute to the success and overall atmosphere at Vega Music.

Mangold grew up in Old Greenwich and went through the town's public school system. He's an accomplished producer, songwriter, composer, music teacher and music industry veteran with over 35 years of experience, having started his career under the legendary Phil Ramone.

Devaney, who is originally from Ridgefield, is a software engineer and computer scientist, who also has a passion for music and songwriting. He'll handle the operational side of the studio.

The stars aligned for Mangold and Devaney to open up this new venture.

The two friends first met several years ago through a mutual acquaintance. At the time, Devaney was in a band called Lyrae, which was named after a constellation in outer space.

Mangold mentioned his desire of opening up a music studio, and unbeknownst to Devaney, Mangold wanted to use the name "Vega," which happens to be the brightest star in the constellation Lyrae.

"It was kind of the universe giving us a wink and a nudge. We both had the same vision, and it's working out so far," Devaney told Patch.

Vega Music caters to individual solo artists and groups across genres, such as rock bands, jazz ensembles, classical quartets, orchestras, and choirs.

The versatile space, which was once Allegra Dance Greenwich, also lends itself to private events.

Devaney and Mangold also hope to include an educational component to empower artists of all ages, genres, and skill levels with programs to learn songwriting, composition, music recording, mixing, mastering, and performance on various instruments, including vocals, guitar, bass, trombone, and piano.

The studio plans on engaging with the local community through nonprofit projects focused on music education for children and adults.

Mangold is the founder of the Mangold Music Foundation, which aims to put guitars and ukuleles in the hands of hospitalized children and to create music programs in the community.

First Selectman Fred Camillo was in attendance at last Thursday's ribbon-cutting ceremony, and he wished the Vega Music team many years of success.

For more on Vega Music, visit their website.