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
Savannah Soutullo
Booking Coordinator
KEYLAN
LAXTON
Owner/ Chief Engineer
About Keylan
Over the past decade one name has been synonymous with everything audio, Keylan Laxton. A graduate from Full Sail University with an associate degree in recording arts and a bachelors in music business, Keylan has always been a cornerstone of the gulf coast community for all things audio. Whether it was selling you microphones from the local guitar center to mixing live sound at several venues around Mobile or even tracking artists at his home studio, Keylan has done it all. His passion for music drives him to help artist capture their musical ideas and make it something tangible. An incredible asset for the Dauphin Street Sound team, Keylan continues to bring his knowledge and expertise to the gulf coast at our state of the art recording facility.
Clients
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E40
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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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Mgm Lett
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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.
Savannah
Soutullo
Booking Coordinator
About Savannah
A lifelong Mobile resident, Savannah's passion for the music industry ignited at an early age. She pursued her dreams at the University of South Alabama, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Management from the esteemed Mitchell College of Business (AACSB). Her journey took a pivotal turn during her internship at Dauphin Street Sound, where she not only deepened her knowledge of the music landscape but also discovered her knack for blending creativity with strategy. Now an integral part of the studio’s administration and marketing team, Savannah is dedicated to amplifying the voices of emerging artists and shaping the future of music in her community.
