Putting to rest the second quarter of one's life is never easy. Now combine that with raising a family and trying to keep the "dream alive" makes for some great musical memories.
The songs on Everything Went Mauve came from San Pedro, California and our early adult years in central Virginia. Then, Philip came down from Cambridge and tweaked the ingredients adding his secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices. Finally, we let them simmer. Perhaps too long.
Anchovia (during lockdown) recording a single remotely? We can do that.
Next time we will remove the masks.
This is a little ditty having nothing to do with either Jack nor Dianne, but instead, "Knock Off Warm Yeti" reminds us how to make the most of open tin.
The Scent - "Bald Spot Dawning"
The beginning and the end of an era.
A debut album putting a lid on that tired & true '80's sound.
Recorded in 1989, just before putting California in the rear view mirror.
Available
on Bandcamp and SoundCloud
The Raisin Band "Love Fire" EP
A post punk classic from your pre-adult pals
Recorded in 1988
Available
on Bandcamp and SoundCloud
Alto - The debut masterpiece by Jessica Merchant
Fueled by old world country values, 1st crushes and Don Q. This album really tugs the heart strings
Released 2013
Available on Bandcamp
After 30 Years - Lots 'O' Manteca is finally available. Again
Ahhhh... Cassette recording glory!
Unfiltered rock without the trappings of things like decent microphones, engineers or proper recording technique
Recorded in 1987
Available
on Bandcamp and SoundCloud