Meet the Team
With decades of experience, our award-winning team of industry experts are ready to guide and create the sound your audience will love.
RYAN
AVINGER
Staff Engineer
Eddie
Mitchell
Staff Engineer
Dylan
Rivas
Staff Engineer
Sam
Herport
Staff Engineer
VIP's
Ben 'Plug-In'
Jernigan
Brand Ambassador/Co-Founder
Jake
Peavy
Founding Father
Luke
Peavy
Founding Brother
KEYLAN
LAXTON
Owner/ Chief Engineer
About Keylan
Chief Engeineer-Keylan Laxton.
A proud graduate of Full Sail University, where he earned both an associate degree in Recording Arts and a bachelor's in Music Business, Keylan has established himself as a cornerstone of the Gulf Coast’s audio community.
An RIAA-certified multi-gold and multi-platinum engineer with several Billboard-charting projects—including a #1 Independent Albums spot
Keylan’s impressive track record speaks volumes about his skill and dedication. His extensive list of collaborations includes industry giants like Drake, Nicki Minaj, Gunna, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Maroon 5, Ty Dolla $ign, Ne-Yo, Yung Bleu, Snoop Dogg, Kodak Black, Moneybagg Yo, John Legend, 2 Chainz, Kehlani, Big Sean, Meek Mill, H.E.R., Jeezy, Yo Gotti, Coi Leray, Kelly Rowland, DMX, Flo Milli, E-40, Boosie Badazz, NoCap, Morgan Freeman, Kash Doll, HoneyKomb Brazy, Mooski, and Murder Beatz, to name a few.
Keylan stays focused on what he loves: creating great music and helping others sound their best. His impact on the audio engineering world is undeniable, and his work continues to shape the industry in ways that only someone with his passion and expertise can.
Clients
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50 Cent
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Morgan Freeman
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Phil Lesh
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Eric Krasno
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Marcus King
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The Struts
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The Revivalist
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Matt Roberts (3 Doors Down)
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A$Ap Ferg
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Rodney Crowell
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PGA Tour
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Yung Bleu
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Xae Hardewae
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Yo Gotti
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Citizen Hope
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Rich Boy
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Anders Osborne
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Jennifer Hartswick
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Drake
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ESPN
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MLB Network
JOSH
DAIGREPONT
Studio Manager/
Lead Engineer
About JOSH
Josh Daigrepont serves as the Studio Manager and Lead Engineer at Dauphin Street Sound in Mobile, AL. With over a decade of professional experience in audio engineering, Josh is a highly accomplished industry expert. He holds a Recording Arts degree from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business from Full Sail University.
Josh's distinguished career is marked by his status as a RIAA-certified multi-gold and multi-platinum engineer, and he is a two-time Emmy Award Citation recipient. His extensive portfolio includes collaborations with renowned artists and entities such as Flo Milli, Yung Bleu, Lil Wayne, Takeoff of Migos, Layzie Bone, Morgan Freeman, Kamau Bell, and major brands and institutions including NASCAR, Bubba Watson, Warner Brothers, The Oscars, Netflix, and Lionsgate.
Josh Daigrepont's expertise and contributions continue to shape the landscape of professional audio engineering, underscoring his reputation as a leading figure in the field.
Clients
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Ugly God
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Flo Milli
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Yung Bleu
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Young Juve
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Takeoff
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Lil Yachty
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Savanna Cristina
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Pia Mia
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Sean Paul
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Drake
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Lil Wayne
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Mannie Fresh
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Layzie Bone
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Morgan Freeman
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Rob $tone
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A$ap Ferg
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A$ap Lotto
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Indigo Girls
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Phil Lesh
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Juvenile
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ESPN
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Fox Sports
FABIO
ARAUZ
Staff Engineer
About Fabio
As a Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences graduate, Fabio began his professional audio career after taking on an internship at Quad Studios in Nashville, TN. Since relocating to Pensacola, FL, he established Fresco Recording and has had the opportunity to work independently with a variety of artists, from local to global, as well as produce/engineer for a national syndicated radio talk show. As a native of Panama, being bilingual has been a great help for international artists as well.
“Dauphin Street Sound esta poniendo su estampa, no solo en Mobile, AL pero en la industria de musica. Estoy muy orgulloso ser parte del equipo. Vamos a hacer hits!”.
Clients
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Lil’ Flip
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Mike Jones
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Roy Jones Jr.
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Mike Schatz
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871 Crew (Mexico)
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Mime 871 (Mexico)
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Reno 871 (Mexico)
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Bastardos Nacidos (Mexico)
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FM Krew (Panama)
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CMT
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SPEED
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Velocity TV Network
RYAN
AVINGER
Staff Engineer
About Ryan
A guitar player by nature and a native of Mobile, Ryan Avinger has always been fascinated with the bigger picture as far recording music. Starting with a modest home studio setup, Ryan and his younger brother Eric laid down the groundwork that would later become their psych pop project Mister Secret. Wanting to learn more about production and recording as well as broadening his musical horizons, Ryan started interning at Dauphin Street Sound which jump started his engineering journey. Now under the mentorship of Keylan, Trina, and Josh; Ryan has been able to forge his own sound and style harkening back to golden days of pop and rock. Eager to bring his slightly kaleidoscope tinted view of production, there’s no project or genre that he can’t add a little bit of color and space to.
Eddie
Mitchell
Staff Engineer
About Eddie
Eddie Mitchell, known professionally as Flewit, is a seasoned recording, mixing, and mastering engineer with over a decade of experience. His expertise spans across a wide range of genres, including rock, rap, EDM, country, and alternative music. Eddie is known for his ability to translate any creative vision into a polished, professional sound, making him a sought-after engineer for artists seeking excellence in every project. Whether it's refining the nuances of a track or delivering a fully realized production, Eddie brings unmatched skill and passion to every session.
Dylan
Rivas
Staff Engineer
About Dylan
Dylan, a proud graduate of the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS), took a bold step in January 2024, relocating to Mobile, Alabama, to join the vibrant team at Dauphin Street Sound (DSS). This exciting chapter marks the start of his professional journey, where he passionately collaborates with artists to turn their creative visions into sonic masterpieces. With a keen ear and an unwavering dedication to innovation, Dylan is set to make waves in the music industry!
Sam
Herport
Staff Engineer
About Sam
Samson Herport is an audio engineer with four years of experience in music production. He has worked on a range of projects, handling both recording, mixing, and mastering, and infusing each with his personal touch. His passion for creating and playing music influences his work in the studio. In addition to his engineering work, Samson is an active member of the band No Complications, which further fuels his creativity and understanding of the music industry. Samson began his journey at Dauphin Street Sound as an intern, where he gained valuable experience under the mentorship of Josh Daigrepont and Keylan Laxton. Currently, he aims to continue growing as an audio engineer and to make a meaningful impact in the music industry.
TRINA
SHOEMAKER
Studio Mom
About Trina
Trina Shoemaker was born in 1965 and raised in Joliet, IL, southwest of Chicago. Over the past three-and-a-half decades, she has produced, recorded and mixed hundreds of records. A four-time Grammy® Award winner and six-time nominee, she is the first woman to win the Grammy® for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. Her credits run the gamut from Queens Of The Stone Age and Iggy Pop to Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile and Tanya Tucker. Although audio engineering is a passion, writing songs and playing musical instruments are not. Instead, while her ears are busy in the studio recording music, her imagination is busy creating characters, narratives, plot lines and dialogues as she travels through the hidden workings of songs. These stories have culminated in the creation of her debut novel, BURY ME ALIVE IN YOUR SUGAR, on submission to publishers as of March 2024. Trina lives in Fairhope, Alabama on Mobile Bay with her husband, son and critters.
Awards
GRAMMY® AWARDS
2020 Best Country Album
Tanya Tucker - While I'm Living
1998 Best Engineered Album Non-Classical
Sheryl Crow - The Globe Sessions
1998 Best Rock Album
Sheryl Crow - The Globe Sessions
2004 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
Steven Curtis Chapman - All Things New
NOMINATIONS
2017 Best Folk Album
The Secret Sisters - You Don't Own Me Anymore
2015 Best Americana Album
Brandi Carlile - The Firewatcher's Daughter
2013 Best Engineered Album Non-Classical
Andrew Duhon - The Moorings
2002 Best Engineered Album Non-Classical
Sheryl Crow - C'Mon C'Mon
1998 Album Of The Year
Sheryl Crow - The Globe Sessions
