KEEPER OF THE FLAME MUSIC NEWS

 

 

March 27, 2008
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Hello Everyone,

 

I hope this finds everybody doing well.  

 

I know that I’ve said this before, but it is always nice to hear how everyone appreciates receiving Keeper Of The Flame Music News, thanks for the nice feedback and positive vibrations. Please keep it coming, it’s always a pleasure to hear from you.

 

Here is the latest edition of Keeper Of The Flame Music News for spring of 2008 and as usual it is chocked full of new updates, listings, gigs and tons of real cool music and websites to look at. I hope you enjoy it and I hope I didn’t forget anybody or any thing.

 

I apologize for any inconvenience anybody may have had with all the mis-directed links taking one (in several instances) to the wrong websites in the last edition of KOTF. I don’t know how that happened but I believe I have it all corrected and taken care of now...I think?! We’ll see.

 

Keep in mind that Berkeley Liberation Radio (BLR) can now be streamed on www.berkeleyliberationradio.org/ just look for the links. I’ll try and keep you posted about the next time I do a show. It’ll usually be on a Sunday from 2:00pm till 4:00PM, sometimes till 6:00PM on Mike Pirsch’s show The New Scholar Coffee House Hour. Check in anyway just in case, and even if I’m not there, I’m sure Mike P. would love for you to hear his show.

 

Note: On Sunday March 30th Mike Pirsch, Tony Kaprielian, and yours truly will be hosting a 3 hour retrospective on the music of Country Joe McDonald. Joe will come down and play live, we’ll play records and CDs and we’ll be doing some talking as well...So tune in...and “Gimmie an F”

 

Reb Blake is a life long Marin County musician, friend and cohort of many of Marin’s finest musicians is about to release his first solo album entitled Reb Blake WITH. He is backed by a stellar band featuring some of his friends and cohorts including Bill Champlin, Gary Duncan, Huey Lewis, Richi Ray, Norman Mayell, Kent Housman and Bill Lombardo to name a few, with songs by the Beau Brummels, Kent Housman, Ducks, John Stewart, Freedom Highway, and Eric Burdon. Some of you may remember Reb from his band the Electric Train, and the Wild Ones which featured Bruce Brymer, Chuck Steaks, John Bird among others. He also worked in a various capacities with Clover, Quicksilver, The Sons Of Champlin, Al Nichols, Dave Crimmen and many others. When the website is up and the CD Produced by Drew Youngs is out I will let you know.  

 

Note: Guitar Auction to help musician Peter Walsh (Seatrain, Barry Melton, Country Joe McDonald, Hoo Doo Rhythm Devils and Lou Reed) – New white 6 string Fender Squire Telecaster (comes with a gig bag). Musicians who signed the guitar include: Banana, Michael White, Naomi Ruth Eisenberg, Pamela Rose, Rhani Raines, Denny Geyer, Mac Cridlin, David Getz, David LaFlamme, Reb Blake, Gary Vogensen, Jeff Myer, Mario Cipollina, Barry Melton, Peter Walsh, Martine Fierro, Tony Johnson, Peter Albin, Lisa Kindred, Ron Thompson, Nick Gravenites, Roy Blumenfeld, Tim Eschliman, Steve Ashman and Rubin Ray Garcia.

 

Also signing the guitar were the promoters of the event. I’m helping Peter Walsh sell this guitar and I’m enlisting the help of Kathy Peck from H.E.A.R. and we will be putting it up for auction on ebay next month. The starting price will be $1,500.00. Look here www.hearnet.com/auction/ in April. Happy Bidding and Thank You For Your Support. If it is not up for auction when you look the first time keep checking back.        

 

The 40th Anniversary Of The Summer Of Love concert was a great success. They have posters, programs, memorabilia and the Summer of Love 40th collectors’ edition 2 DVD /2 CD package for sale. It features highlights of the day’s events including interviews. Send $20 Money Order or a Cashiers check to: 2b1 Multimedia Inc. 3075 17th Street San Francisco, CA. 94110 - Coming later this year will be a 4 CD/DVD set www.2b1records.com/summeroflove40th/ Email boots@2b1records.com or call (415) 861-1520 (please spread the word).  

 

The legendary San Francisco 60’s band The Wildflower have a new website, and a CD is coming soon too - check it out www.thewildflower-sf.com/  

 

This edition of Keeper Of The Flame Music News is dedicated in memory of ~ Martine Fierro, Chuck Day, Larry Norman, Buddy Miles, Chuck Steaks and Rick Kellogg.

 

Wanted: 

The Vinyl LP by the rock band Shiner on Nervie Records circa 1977; let me know if you have this or can find it for me.

 

Thanks for reading.

 

Take care,

Mike

 

PS

Go See Live Music & Support Local Musicians!

 

 

Now on to the BIG music & fun!

 

 

~EVENTS & CONCERTS~

 

Gary Vogensen guitarist (NRPS, Elvin Bishop) has a gig on March 30th at Ranch Nicasio in Nicasio CA. See his websites below for more info on the gig.

 

Dave Getz drummer (Big Brother & THC). On April 3rd at 19 Broadway in Fairfax he will be debuting his new band tentatively titled 'Dave Getz Breakaway'. It's going to be a great evening of very unique, original music composed and arranged by Dave. 'Progressive World Mix' might be a way to describe it: elements of Funk, Rock, Jazz, Latin, African and Electronica. It will be mainly instrumental and will feature some of the best players including David LaFlamme (IABD) on violin, and Tom Finch (Tom Finch Group, Big Brother & THC) on guitar; plus a lot of special guests. Dave will be playing a Balaphon (a West African Marimba as well as drums and percussion).

 

Nick Gravenites Band with Roy Blumenfeld, John Beckwith and Special Guest “King” Ben Perkoff on sax will be appearing at The Saloon on Grant Street in San Francisco on April 5th, 2008

 

Jeff Myer bay area drummer Extradoniare (Savage Resurrection, Terry & The Pirates, Jesse Colin Young, Charlie Daniels and Lorin Rowan to name a few) will be playing 3 dates with Annie Sampson (Stoneground). At Lou's Pier 47 300 Jefferson St. (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco. Starting at 9:00PM-1:00AM on Friday April 11th, Saturday May10th, and Friday May 23rd.

 

Also look through the A~Z listings for the musicians below with an * who have upcoming gigs and check out their websites for further information. Matter of fact check out all the websites...you’ll never know about all the interesting news, CDs and gigs that you’ll learn about if you don’t.

 

 

A ~ Z listing of WEBSITES ~ CDs ~ DVDs ~ And...

 

Tim Abbott is a guitarist best known for his work with the Chocolate Watchband. He’s also a great sitar player (Jerry Miller turned him on to playing the sitar). He also worked in the late 60’s with Good Times which ultimately became Horses, which eventually became Kingfish. The Chocolate Watchband are working on a new CD. Tim is also playing with Kingdom Voice Worship. Check it out www.kingdomvoiceworship.com/  

 

Ace Of Cups the original bay area 60’s rock n roll girl group who played their own instruments. They also sang back up vocals for the Jefferson Airplane, Nick Gravenites, Quicksilver and so much more. Check out their CD “It’s Bad For You Buy It” at www.theaceofcups.com/ It’s actually good for you, so buy it! – NEW CD - The Ace Of Cups Family Presents - The Ace Alumni “The Windows Of Time” www.theaceofcups.com/acealumni/  

 

Boyd Albritton Band with Greg Douglass, Nicky Hopkins, Sammy Piazza, Skip Olsen & others. (Boyd wrote "Clouds" on John Cipollina's Raven album). His CD "Pre-Historic Raven" was recorded in 1975. Email floydvox@aol.com or write Flying Crowbar Music 203 Southwood Park Rd. Mooresville, N.C. 28115  

 

John Allair is the original "Piano Man" and a master of all styles. He is known as Marin County’s first Rock-n-Roll man and has been playing the bay area since 1955. John has worked with Van Morrison, Bobby Freeman, Toulouse Ta Truck (with Phil Lesh and Terry Haggerty); Pure Love and Pleasure, David Hayes and more. His CD "Cleans House" is with Ron Stallings, Pete Lind, & others. Write John c/o Right Time Records 837 Petaluma Blvd North Petaluma, CA. 94952

 

Balladyre Productions

Balladyre Productions is a digital-based recording studio in Pinole California that provides professional audio production and reproduction services and is owned and operated by Jay Russio. As a musician and engineer Jay has worked with Freddie Roulette, Drake Levin, Michael Borbridge, Country Joe McDonald,  Eugene Huggins, Michael Warren, Michael Hinton, Harvey Mandel, Pete Sears, Henry Kaiser, Will Scarlett, and Jose Najera to name a few. Ask Jay about his Merl Saunders Story. www.balladyre.com/  

 

Michael Barclay blues guitarist from the north bay of California and cohort of Banana has released several excellent CDs. In the 60’s he was in Glory River with Ozzie Ahlers and recorded at Electric Lady Land Studios (Jimi Hendrix’s studio).Check it all out www.sonic.net/~michaelb/  

 

Jesse Barish released a great CD "Cherry Road” (the latest chapter in an on going musical journey done in a California country, folk, pop, and rock style). Jesse signed to RCA Records in 1977 and recorded two albums, "Jesse Barish and "Mercury Shoes". He wrote "Count on Me", "Love Lovely Love," “Crazy Feeling," and co-wrote "St. Charles." for the Jefferson Starship and wrote "Hearts” for Marty Balin. Check out www.cdbaby.com/cd/jessebarish/  

 

Bay Area Bands a very cool website with an A-Z of bands, and special CDs from all over the bay area, from the 60’s and beyond, with links to other sites and more special CDs. Check it out www.bay-area-bands.com/   

 

Berkeley Liberation Radio you can now hear all the cool music & such at www.berkeleyliberationradio.org/ look for the link for streaming audio.

 

Chuck Bernstein this bay area drummer has a lot going on. A new CD is coming soon with Greg Douglass, James Gurley and others (with artwork by Alton Kelley), until then check out his other CDs and upcoming gigs. Some really exciting things are in the works...don’t miss it. www.chuckbernstein.com/  

 

Joan Berry singer songwriter is backed by Greg Douglass and many others. Check out her CD "Song For A Drummer" at www.joanberrymusic.com/   

 

Beau Brummels in the sixties they were San Francisco’s answer to The Beatles. CDs, info and such at www.beaubrummels.com/  

 

Beyond the Beat Generation www.beyondthebeatgeneration.com/ is a cool on line radio station.

 

Big Brother & The Holding Company CD "Do What You Love" with Peter Albin, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Lisa Battle and Tom Finch, (who replaced James Gurley) and their new live CD and DVD “Hold Me” recorded in Germany in the summer of 2005 with Peter, Sam, Dave & others. Info, more, CDs, T-shirts, caps and bumper stickers can be found at www.bbhc.com/   

 

Jeff Blackburn (Blackburn and Snow, and The Ducks with Bob Mosley and Neil Young) is an excellent singer songwriter with 2 very good CDs which are both full of great songs “Here & Now” and his new CD “Then & There” both are available through www.blackburnmusic.com/  

 

John Blakeley & Ron Nagle their credits include Mystery Trend, The Sandals, Jefferson Starship, Roy Rogers, Van Morrison, Hoo Doo Rhythm Devils, Sammy Hagar, Country Joe McDonald, The Tubes, Dave Edmunds, Hot Tuna and others. CD Tan Mantis, T-Shirts & info at www.oierecords.com/  

 

Jay Blakesberg Photography check out his cool rock n roll photos and books (he has shot everybody...with a camera of course) www.blakesberg.com/  

 

The Blotter Boys with Boyd Albritton (John Lee Hooker, Buddy Miles), Sammy Piazza (Hot Tuna], Buddy Cage (New Riders), Vassar Clements (Old & In The Way) and others. The CD "Oh Yeah" is Live Psychedelic Blues Rock. The CD title says it all, "Oh Yeah” email Boyd floydvox@aol.com     

 

Blue Monday Party Volume’s 1 & 2 on DVD - The footage was shot during the early 80’s at the Sleeping Lady Café in Fairfax, California. It features Lowell Fulson, Easter Jones, John Lee Hooker, Charlie Musselwhite and Percy Mayfield with Dr. Wild Willie Moore on saxophone; Luther Tucker and/or Bobby Murray on guitar; Francis Clay, Fred Casey or Gary Silva on drums; with Henry Oden on bass, and Mark Naftalin at the piano. Volume’s 1 & 2 are on one 60 minute DVD. A must have in a blues collection. www.bluespower.com/  

 

Blue Star Music Camps is run by founder and director and former bay area musician Jimmy Dillon (Lorin Rowan and The Edge, Merrell Fankhauser). BSMC provides young musicians the opportunity to come together and hone their skills & craft with seasoned professionals. With so many music programs being cut from schools it is important to keep the spark of creativity alive. Check it out www.bluestarmusiccammps.com/ or call (877) 331-7827

 

Blue Storm Music keeps the blues alive with CDs and DVDs on Rory Gallagher, Alvin Lee, Pretty Things, John Mayall, Savoy Brown, Albert King, Muddy Waters and may others www.bluestormmusic.com/  

 

Michael Borbridge

Michael Borbridge has worked with many hysterical, historical and very cool musicians too numerous to mention – check out his website to know who they are and see what he has going on at www.michaelborbridge.com/

  

 

Brooklyn Cowboys with Buddy Cage (NRPS, Terry & The Pirates) Walter Egan (Spirit, Gram Parsons), Jeff Davis (Amazing Rhythm Aces) Fredro Perry and others have several CDs that are available at www.brooklyncowboys.com/  

 

Toni Brown is mostly known for running Relix Magazine for 20 years. Check out her CDs with an all-star cast of musicians including Jorma Kaukonen, David Nelson, Michael Falzarano, Barry Sless, Mookie Siegel, Bill Laymon, Vassar Clements and others. See what’s going on at www.tonibrownband.com/  

 

Norton Buffalo is one of the most talented harmonica players in the music business. For over thirty years he has been a member of the Steve Miller Band. He has recorded and toured with some of the top names in music including; Roy Rogers, Mickey Hart, Pete Sears, John Cipollina, Zero, Jim McPherson, Doobie Brothers, John McFee, Commander Cody and fronting his own bands. For CDs video and other information check out www.norton-buffalo.com/  

 

Bungalow North Studios is an independent creative and technical services multimedia design and production house, run in part by Roy Blumenfeld (Blues Project, Seatrain, Nick Gravenites, Barry Melton). They create, develop and produce original content for clients in the film, broadcast, internet, recorded music and sound design industries from its studios and offices in Sonoma and Point Arena. For more info www.bungalownorth.com/    

 

Paul Butterfield Blues Band CD's "East-West Live" and "Strawberry Jam" are available thru Mark Naftalin and Winner Records. Other cool CDs and DVDs are available too through www.bluespower.com/

 

Paul Butterfield www.myspace.com/pbfs   

 

Ron Cabral was the manager for the San Francisco bands Gold and Celestial Hysteria. He’s written a book “Country Joe & Me” about his 30 year friendship with Joe McDonald & their adventures together and separately from their days in the navy to the S. F. music scene. Buy the book at www.countryjoe.com/  

 

Tim Cain sax, vocals, keyboards, guitar and songwriting (Opposite Six, Sons Of Champlin, Crocodiles) has several CDs for kids and a CD for adults entitled “Little Blue Boat”. Find out more www.timcain.com/  

 

Alex Call singer-songwriter, guitarist (original member of the Marin County band Clover), his CD Incredibly Thick is at www.alexcall.nstemp.com/ or www.cdbaby.com/alexcall/ or his CD “Book Of Time” on Taxim Records.

 

Canned Heat the original purveyor’s of blues & boogie are still going strong after all these years www.cannedheatmusic.com/  

 

Captain Milkshake VHS and DVD www.captainmilkshake.com/ (a great 60’s movie) with a great soundtrack – Quicksilver Messenger Service, Country Joe & The Fish, Steve Miller, with Kaleidoscope (appear live in the movie) and so much more. Now available on www.amazon.com/

 

Peppy Castro from the Blues Magoos, Barnaby Bye, and Balance (with Chuck Burgi on drums for one LP); just to name a few and so much more, check out what’s happening with Peppy now www.peppycastro.com/  

 

Randy California his music and spirit still “Lives”. Some very cool releases of rare music by Randy and Spirit are available. For CDs, Videos and more go to www.cdbaby.com/ and check out www.bostream.nu/johanb/spirit  

 

Lester Chambers (Chambers Brothers) Time has come today – check out what Lester is up to. He just played for about 60,000 people at the 40th Anniversary of the Summer Of Love www.lester-chambers.com/  

 

Bill Champlin (The Opposite Six, The Sons Of Champlin, Chicago) Whether its playing B3 Organ, Guitar or having one of the greatest voices in rock music, Bill has done it all and has influenced countless musicians. www.billchamplin.net/  

 

Bernie Chiaravalle is a former bay area musico now living in Nashville. His CD "Life As We Know It” is extremely enjoyable and highly recommended. The song "Only So Much" is worth the price of the CD alone. Check out his other great CDs too. www.berniechiaravalle.com/   

 

Chicago Blues Reunion www.chicagobluesreunion.com/ with Nick Gravenites, Barry Goldberg, Harvey Mandel, Gary Mallaber, Tracy Nelson, Corky Siegel, Sam Lay and others have a great CD/DVD set. New CD/DVD is now being recorded; Dave Mason and Jimmy Vivino are now in the band; Marcy Levy is replacing Tracy Nelson.

 

The Chocolate Watchband CD "Get Away" Features original alumni Dave Aguilar, Bill Flores and Gary Andrijasevich with Tim Abbott and others. This and other CDs & such can be found at www.thechocolatewatchband.com/

 

John Cipollina legendary guitarist from the Quicksilver Messenger Service, Copperhead, Terry & The Pirates, Thunder & Lightning, Rocky Sullivan Band, Raven, Problem Child, The Swinging Deacons, Zero & others. A 3 DVD set is in the works; we’ll keep you posted until then look at www.johncipollina.com/ (Official Site) or www.shadaux.com/cipollina/ An Appreciation (A Fan’s Site).

 

Classic Rock Page www.classicrockpage.com/ check it out, it Rocks!

 

Allen Cohen Poet, Author, Founder of the San Francisco Oracle and all around great guy. CDs, DVDs and books can be found at www.allencohen.us/  

 

John Coinman is a great singer songwriter. In 1972 he played with the country rock group Appaloosa with Greg Douglass, Lloyd Ferris and others. In 1974 he had an unreleased album called "Appaloosa" with Greg, Brian Kilcourse, Chuck Burgi & others. He’s worked with John Densmore (Doors), and with Actor Kevin Costner (as the musical director for Dances With Wolves.). His songs are in the movies Cadillac Ranch, Montana, and The Postman (he has 3 songs on that Soundtrack CD and performs a song in the movie). He has several great CDs that I highly recommend. www.johncoinman.com/   

 

David Bennett Cohen guitarist/keyboardist is best known for his work with Country Joe & The Fish. He has also played with The Blues Project, Tim Hardin, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Anderson and many others. For his CDs and videos check out www.davidbennettcohen.com/ “Cookin’ with Cohen” is his latest CD.

 

Norman Collins after having worked at Tree Music Publishing in Nashville with John Hiatt and Guy Clark, Norman later relocated to San Francisco and teamed up with Scott Mathews to produce and create "Man About Town" a CD full of fresh, original, hook filled, roots based-pop rock. Write: Norman 2880 Folsom St. S.F. CA. 94110

 

Concert Photography - "How To Shoot and Sell Music-Business Photographs" by Jon Sievert. Jon has over 30 years experience, 17 with Guitar Player, Frets and Keyboard magazines. (He did the cover photo & article on John Cipollina for the Jan-Feb 1973 issue of Guitar Player. A must have book combining a love of photography and music. www.humblepress.com/  

 

The Congress Of Wonders remember them? Whether you do or don’t they have a CD & DVD out to help you. http://TheCongressOfWonders.com/   

 

The Contractions with Kathy Peck have reunited. For more info go to www.thecontractions.com/ Kathy also runs H.E.A.R. www.hearnet.com/   

 

James “Curley” Cooke is probably best known as being a member of the Steve Miller Band and A B Skhy. When he’s not busy playing guitar, teaching music and recording CDs & so much more, he can be found running Pacific Northwest Blues In The Schools www.bluesintheschools.org (Making a  difference in kids lives through Blues music). For info on Curley’s music, CDs, guitar lessons and gigs go to... www.cookengreen.com/

 

Jerry Cortez has played tons of sessions. He is probably best known as the guitarist for Jesse Colin Young, Lorin Rowan, Pete Sears, Bob Weir and others. Check out his new CD “The Best Of Guitar Favorites”. CDs available at Barnes & Noble and at www.amazon.com/    

 

Ron Cornelius (West, Bob Dylan and too many other credits too mention) is still making music at www.gatewayentertainment.com/  

 

Clay Cotton (Raven, SFO, Charlie Musselwhite) hear this Wildman play as his fast hands and flying fingers work their magic across the keyboard, buy his CDs at www.cdbaby.com/claycotton/ or www.claycotton.com/  

 

Country Joe & The Fish & then some tribute site with sub-sites, photos, information, fun, band related CDs, DVDs and other news. Check it all out at www.cjfishlegacy.com/ (Chicken Hirsch, www.chickenhirsh.com/ Mark Kapner, www.markkapner.com/old/ Greg Dewey, www.gregdewey.com/ and that’s not all. There are other cool music tributes and other Rockin’ links too, too many to mention (Look below for links to Joe McDonald, Barry Melton, and David Bennett Cohen).

 

Country Weather was part of the bay area music scene from 1966 until 1973. Greg Douglass (lead guitar/vocals) is their best known member having played with Steve Miller, Greg Kihn and Terry & the Pirates. It was CW who backed Terry Dolan on his demo with John Cipollina and Nicky Hopkins. Dave Carter (bass/vocals) was briefly a member of Quicksilver and played with Skip Spence. Also with Steve Derr (Rhythm Guitar/vocals and with Bill Baron (drums) - like Greg, he left C W to form Mistress. Country Weather LP on RD Records is a limited vinyl edition of 500 (studio & live recordings). www.rd-records.com/   

 

Country Weather is back with a new line-up for 2008, (formerly known as “Weather Watch Warning” in 2007) this is the latest version of the band led by Steve Derr (original rhythm guitarist, singer and chief songwriter for the SF 60’s band Country Weather) with Roger Ford on bass among others. New CD is in the works. www.countryweather.net/ has the latest news on the band.

 

Dave Crimmen took the heritage of five decades of Rock-N-Roll and fused it into a sound all of his own. His CD "Where He Left Off" produced by Michael Molenda yielded "Take Me Baby" as heard in the movie "The Game" with Sean Penn and Michael Douglas. Dave's CDs are dedicated to his influences Elvis Presley, Sam Phillips, Carl Perkins, Scotty Moore and Keith Richards. To know more rev it up at www.davecrimmen.com/ *

 

The Art Of R. Crumb check out www.ArtLoveMusic.com/  

 

CTA laser light shows by Paul Rosenberg www.ctalasers.com/ Paul is also a veteran of the SF Music scene having played with The Pullice with Dave Schallock, Bruce Brymer, Bruce Walford and others. He also played with Richi Ray and Peter Penhallow (who has worked with Kurt Huget and David Getz), but if you need a light show now you know where to go.

 

Bill Cutler his long awaited CD “Crossing The Line” is out and features among others – Jerry Garcia, Jerry Miller, Jorma Kaukonen, David Nelson, Bob Weir, Mark Karan, Matthew Kelly and Steve Shufton. It is available everywhere including www.dead.net/ or www.amazon.com/ For further info on Bill Cutler go to www.magnatude.net/ 

 

Jason Daniels former bay area singer songwriter guitarist who was once a regular performer at The Sweetwater in Mill Valley is now living in Nashville. Check him out at his place on www.myspace.com/     

 

Chris Darrow Multi-instrumentalist (Kaleidoscope, Walter Egan,) CDs on Taxim Records and http://home.earthlink.net/~chrisdarrow/default.htm/ or http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=19591720/ or http://www.myspace.com/indianwellsmusic/   

 

Russell DaShiell who played with Harvey Mandel, John Sebastian, Crowfoot, Norman Greenbaum, Don Harrison, and many others has some great new music available on his website www.spiritguitar.com/  

 

Julian Dawson is a musician on a mission, not only does he have some cool CDs. Check out his website www.juliandawson.com/ He is also working on a book about Nicky Hopkins. If you have any stories or photos of Nicky that you’d like to share write to julian@juliandawson.com  

 

David Denny (Frumious Bandersnatch, Steve Miller) wrote "The Stake" and "Circle Of Fire" for Steve Miller. His CD "Louisiana Melody" features Tim Gorman, Ross Valory, Bobby Vega, Jerry Miller, Jerry Donahue, Prairie Prince and others. CDs at www.daviddenny.com/ and are produced with Stephen Jarvis and artwork by Prairie Prince.

 

Greg Dewey drummer Extradoniare (Mad River, Country Joe & The Fish, Terry & The Pirates, Reptile Brothers) Check out - http://gregdewey.com/ and www.gregdewey.com/woodstockscreening.htm/ or www.paulsapartment.com/  

 

Dig Music has released CDs by Stoneground, Moby Grape, Maria Muldaur, Sons Of Champlin, Sal Valentino, Cold Blood, Big Brother & T H C, Jackie Green and many others. Check it out and Dig It. www.digmusic.com/  

 

The Doobie Brothers what can one say about this great Rockin’ band that is still going as strong as ever; so fire one up and “Listen To The Music” and check out www.doobiebros.com/  

 

Greg Douglass has toured, recorded, produced or jammed with Steve Miller, John Cipollina, Peter Rowan, Hot Tuna, Greg Kihn, Nick Gravenites, Problem Child, Terry and the Pirates, Link Wray, Van Morrison, Eddie Money, Country Joe McDonald, Mistress, Tom Fogerty, Steve Douglas, Tom Johnston, Country Weather, Mike Wilhelm, Gene Clark, Norton Buffalo, Lethyl, Nico and others. "The Natives Are Restless" is his most recent CD. You can buy his Christmas CD too. www.gregdouglass.com/ check out his places on www.myspace.com/  

 

Gary Duncan's QMS has new CDs and other things happening at www.penncen.com/quicksilver/ or www.quicksilvermessengerservice.com/

 

Shelley L Duncan “My Husband The Rock Star - Ten Years With The Quicksilver Messenger Service "A memoir” by (Former wife of guitarist Gary Duncan). Hear about the high's and lows along with the trials and tribulations of a young girl in love with a Rock-N-Roll guitar player while growing up and coming of age in San Francisco during the summer of love. Write to Shelley 3664 N. Harbor Dr. Merced, Ca. 95340 for more information.

 

Ed Earley Band Ed has spent the last thirty two years playing slide trombone for the likes of Albert King, Johnnie Johnson, Little Milton, Sy Klopps, Terry Dolan and Elvin Bishop to name a few. Here he fronts his own band and sings. He has 2 CDs;  “Going Blue” and” Raggedy Old Car Blues” w/many special guests and Elvin Bishop. CDs at www.cdbaby.com/cd/edearley2/             

 

East Bay Area Bands http://home.comcast.net/~obertson/ from the 60’s then & now; run by Obert Sonsten he used to manage the 60’s band Savage Resurrection

 

Walter Egan whether it’s Surfin’ & Drivin’ or Rockin’ & Rollin’ Walter is still doing it. Check out his music CDs & things at www.walteregan.net/ or find him on www.myspace.com/

 

Stephen Ehret In the 60’s he played with the Wildflower, they had some songs on the very rare bay area music compilation “A Pot Of Flowers”. Later he was in The Keepers who have some CDs available www.thekeepers.net/ now he has a new CDR release entitled “The Songs Of Stephen Ehret” with Austin De Lone among others. Also check out www.stephenehretmusic.com/

 

Naomi Ruth Eisenberg AKA Naomi Vice (violin, guitar, vocals) from Dancing Food & Entertainment, Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks, Jerry Jeff Walker, etc has CDs and other things going on at www.myspace.com/naomivice or www.naomivice.com     

 

Evangeline Records CDs by Spirit, John Cipollina’s Raven, NRPS, Terry & The Pirates, The Charlatans, Big Brother & THC, Hot Tuna, Jorma, Dan Hicks, Copperhead, Gene Clark, Barry Melton, The Blues Project, Walter Egan, Al Kooper, Grace Slick, Papa John Creach, Sopwith Camel, Dinosaurs, Randy California, Lothar & The Hand People, and... www.evangeline.co.uk/  

 

Fairfax Street Choir played together from 1972 until 1978. A lot of people played in the Choir including Marla Hunt & Diane Hursh from the Ace of Cups, Amory Kane, Pat Craig, Peter Tork and many others. They are having a reunion; check it out www.fairfaxstreetchoir.com/  

 

Merrell Fankhauser wrote “Wipe Out" (the Surfaris got the credit); he was in the mythical band MU and released the legendary album "Fapardokly" (original pressings are collectors items). Luminaries such as John Cipollina, Pete Sears, Nicky Hopkins, Jim Murray, Jimmy Dillon, Jeff Cotton, Louie Ortega and Ed Cassidy have recorded with him. Many recordings are available on Records, CDs & Videos. www.merrellfankhauser.com/ His latest CD is The Fankhauser Cassidy Band “Stolen Guitar Blues” the title track is a true story written for Randy California Also check out his place at www.myspace.com/  

 

Billy C Farlow www.billycfarlow.com/ (Commander Cody, Farlow-Kirch Band)

 

Farlow-Kirch Band CD “Alligator Crawl” Billy C. Farlow, Rich Kirch, Bill Gibson, Austin de Lone, Keith Crossan and others. To order go to this very cool music website www.globerecords.com/   

 

Martine Fierro saxophonist Extradoniare for Shades Of Joy, Doug Sahm, Quicksilver, Jerry Garcia, Zero, and others has a website. For good sax call anytime...Oh Chut Up & check out. www.martinfierromusic.com/     

 

Fifty Foot Hose in 1968 Dan Healy produced their album, which has been re-released on CD. In 1995 they had a reunion concert, recorded/released a CD Write to Cork Marcheschi 192 Connecticut S.F. CA. 94107

 

Flashing On The Sixties by Lisa Law – This is a book of memories of those who lived the Sixties; it is also a riveting portfolio of great photographs of a time that changed a nation. There is also a DVD based on her book, with interviews with Wavy Gravy, Ram Dass, Graham Nash, Taj Mahal, David Crosby, Peter Fonda and others. Flash on at www.flashingonthesixties.com/  

 

Barry Flast is probably best known for playing keyboards with Kingfish, he also wrote a song for Janis Joplin and worked with Dead Ringers, Jefferson Starship, Dino Valenti, John Cipollina, Steve Kimock and so many others. Check out www.barryflast.com/ for CDs and more info.

 

Bob Flurie veteran guitarist who has played with Roy Buchanan, Barry Melton, Country Joe, The Hoo Doo Rhythm Devils, Quicksilver, Ben Perkoff has the great CD “Guitar’s Rule” at www.cdbaby.com/cd/flurie/ or others through www.cjfishlegacy.com/bobbyfluriewebpage.html/   

 

Michael Foley singer-songwriter-guitarist (Grateful Beetles, Life On Earth, Brother of John York from The Byrds) www.michaelfoleymusic.com/  

 

Robert Foley Band have a new CD “Paperboy” with former members of the late 60’s