paleoverb project
Jeff Berkley Presents: The Paleoverb Project
Join producer, songwriter, and artist Jeff Berkley as he brings a bold vision to life in the heart of Hays, Kansas. Alongside three extraordinary acts, Jeff is capturing music in one of the most unique spaces in the world: the reverberant underwater-themed room at the Sternberg Museum.
This room’s stunning natural acoustics transform every note into a visceral experience, creating a soundscape like no other. With soaring melodies and rich harmonies, these artists are set to create unforgettable music, recorded and produced by Jeff Berkley.
Stay tuned for updates as we take you inside this groundbreaking project.
Follow the journey and be part of the magic! 🎶✨
The Vision
Bring Music to Life in the Heart of Kansas
 Imagine soaring melodies and harmonies blooming in a space unlike any other—a room designed to feel like you’re underwater, with reverberation so stunning it turns sound into an experience. This hidden gem lies in the Sternberg Museum in Hays, Kansas, a place where prehistoric history meets modern creativity.
 Hi, I’m Jeff Berkley, a producer, songwriter, and artist from San Diego, California. After years of traveling across the country, I discovered the Sternberg Museum and its unique, cave-like room with rounded walls and natural acoustics that took my breath away. I knew immediately I had to share this with the world.
 I’m organizing a special music project featuring extraordinary acts known for their soaring melodies and intricate harmonies, and I can’t think of a better place to capture their music than this magical space.
 Over the course of three days and three nights, each act will record live performances in the museum’s incredible environment. Local students and professors from Hays are joining us to help capture the magic on audio and video, creating professional-grade recordings and visual content for these artists to share with the world.
 This project is about more than music—it’s about community, creativity, and showing what’s possible when we combine artistry with accessible technology. The recordings will not only amplify these artists’ careers but also shine a light on Hays and the Sternberg Museum as a destination for creative collaboration.
Contribute
 Where Your Support Goes:
​•Security staff for one night of recording in the museum
​•​Provides lodging for the artists and production crew
​•​Rents specialized recording equipment to capture the acoustics perfectly
​•​Travel expenses for the artists and crew traveling to and from Hays
​•​Funds local outreach, including a potential public performance in Hays
As a “Thank You," contributors will be treated to live streams of the recording sessions and shows. Also, pre-release copies of the recordings we create at the museum.
A special THANK YOU to The Steam Engine Project for gracing us with a grant for this project!  Visit their website to learn about their grant programs for the arts in San Diego…maybe you could be next!
