Contrary to popular belief, Daniel Maldonado Collins didn’t name Pigpen Studios for the Grateful Dead’s Ron “Pigpen” McKernan.

Collins instead is referencing the famously filthy Peanuts character in an attempt to go against the grain.

“Rehearsal spots are thought to be dirty, but this is like an oxymoron, because it really isn’t,” Collins said, referring to the cleanliness of Pigpen Studios. “It’s easy to remember, too.”

After Collins played in various bands for many years in and around Atlanta and studied music at the Art Institute there, he wanted to settle down in Athens to do more studio work. He began going after bands himself and approaching them to work with him. After two years, Collins is the one being asked to work with bands. Pigpen Studios now houses almost every genre of music, and their new compilation album, to be released at the 40 Watt Club Friday, reflects the newfound diversity.

“The genres are all over the place,” Collins said. “People have no idea how much commercial stuff is in Athens. You always heard about this indie-rock town. Everyone knows the indie guys and not the commercial ones, and this (CD) opens people’s eyes to what’s going on here.”

The first two Pigpen Studios album release parties were at Tasty World, but with the number of bands playing this year, Collins knew he needed a bigger space.

The third volume of the Pigpen Studios compilation album has 13 eclectic tracks, and nine of the featured acts are performing at the record’s release party.

“Seven Envy is modern rock. Crane has a Ben Harper singer-songwriter thing. Jason Beckham is like a Van Morrison – he’s fantastic,” Collins said. “Christopher Henderson is alternative country, and Bad Kat is our hip-hop girl.”

Habersham County’s October Frequency is another band featured on the album and performing at the show.

Formed in November of 2003, October Frequency is comprised of Casper (drums), Mike Smith (guitars), Antony Marinelli (bass) and Richie Warwick (vocals). Marinelli said they don’t like to be pegged into one genre, much like the studio where they record.

“It’s just really hard to say because a lot of our songs have such different styles,” Marinelli said. “It’s blues, Southern rock, reggae, harder rock – we just do what we like to do.”

Marinelli said the band is working on its third album – set to be finished next year – but enjoys the live shows as well as studio work.

“No matter how long you’re on that stage, nothing matters,” Marinelli said. “No bills or family or nothing – everything is just enjoyable.”

Blue Flashing Light also appears on the album, and the 40 Watt release party also is serving as the debut of its first album, “Shadowboxing.”

Ian Schwarber, the band’s lead singer, is serving as emcee for the night.

“If you’ve ever heard Ian speak, he puts things into words really well,” Collins said. “Everyone loves his energy, and he has that personality that people love.”

For the show, each band is given 20-minute sets with Blue Flashing Light closing with a full set of songs. The bands know each other well, and Collins said he expects some interplay between the musicians throughout the night.

“The thing I love about these shows is the sets are short,” he said. “Even if you don’t like what’s happening you might love the next guy, and this show is all over the place.”

After the party, it’s back to work for Collins, who returns to the studio – producing, mixing and engineering more music for bands around Athens.