From left: co-owner George Orrtolano, producer John Chelew and co-owner Jack Miele
After being devastated by the effects of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans’ Truckfarm Recording Studios (located near the Ninth Ward in an area known as the Bywater; www.thetruckfarmrecordingstudios.com) has reopened and is currently working with three-time Grammy Award — winning producer John Chelew (Blind Boys of Alabama, Donovan, Charlie Musselwhite) and recordings for singer/songwriter Arthur Adams.