Ed Earley BandEd 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 guests and Elvin Bishop.
CDs at www.cdbaby.com/cd/edearley2, and www.MySpace.com/edearleyband !
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
backing him up. And check out www.stephenehretmusic.com
by the way the Wildflower is back together...look for their listing.
Naomi Ruth EisenbergAKANaomi 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 others. 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 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. "Stolen Guitar Blues" is the title track and a true story written for Randy California on his CD
the Fankhauser Cassidy Band. Records, CDs & Videos are available, so check out www.merrellfankhauser.com
and his myspace site.
Billy C Farlowwww.billycfarlow.com vocalist, singer
songwriter and so much more (Commander Cody, Farlow-Kirch Band) (see below too)
Farlow-Kirch Band CD “Alligator Crawl” with Billy
C. Farlow, Rich Kirch, Bill Gibson,
Austin de Lone, Keith Crossan and
others. To order go to this cool website www.globerecords.com
(also look for the listing for Rich Kirch below).
Martine Fierro the late 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.comMake sure you stop by
and sign Martine’s guest book.
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 it and released it on CD. They also have a place on www.myspace.com write to Cork Marcheschi 192 Connecticut S.F. CA. 94107
Flashing On The Sixties by Lisa Law is a book of
memories of those who lived the Sixties; it’s also a riveting portfolio of
great photographs of a time that changed a nation. There’s also a DVD based on her book, with
interviews by Ram Dass, David Crosby, Wavy Gravy, Graham Nash, Taj Mahal, Peter
Fonda & others. Flash on atwww.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 McDonald, The Hoo Doo Rhythm
Devils, Quicksilver, and Ben Perkoff has the great CD “Guitar’s Rule” at www.cdbaby.com/cd/flurie or check
out 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
Check out this performance of Michael and John www.ustream.tv/recorded/447946(one is the older brother and one is the
bigger brother)
Robert Foley Band have a new CD “Paperboy” with
former members of the late 60’s EastBay band Beggars Opera
Mike Greene and David McCullough.
(Robert is of no relation to Michael) www.robertfoleyband.com
David was also in Stoneground.
Formerly Fat Harry the band that Bruce
Barthol had in England after leaving Country Joe & The Fish have a CD collection of vintage, live and
studio recordings, entitled “Goodbye For Good: The Lost Recordings 1969-72 and
from what I hear it is amazing, and that the liner notes by Nigel Cross are worth the price of admission alone. www.huxrecords.com
Freedom Highway Their reign on the SF music scene was from
1966-1970. They played at The Fillmore and for The Family Dog. Gary Phillipet
(Copperhead, Greg Kihn), Dave Schallock
(Big Brother & THC, Sons Of Champlin), Bruce Brymer (Ducks, Barry Melton)
& Richi Ray (Rob Moitoza,
Beatlemania with Marshall Crenshaw) and with Scott Inglis. "Made In
1968" is Limited Edition vinyl 500 copies or CD with 3 bonus tracks. www.cdbaby.com/freedomhighway
Fritz & Bobo and the Mutant Sidekicks take a little Frank Zappa, Flo
& Eddie, The Tubes, and some Crosby, Stills Nash & Young. Add a dry
sense of humor and a wry wit. Place tongue firmly in cheek or stick it out at
the world. Stir in Fritz Hasenpusch
and John "Bobo" Newman (they write, sing, harmonize on the songs, and
play all the guitars too) Top it off with Roy
Blumenfeld on Drums & other sidekicks including producer
Richi Ray and you get the CD "Uh-Oh" ! For more info, rumor, humor,
lies, facts and urban myths about the band email kingfish@att.net
Frumious Bandersnatch legendary 60’s band with members
from (All Night Flight, The Epics and Little Jimmy and the Good Timers) who
went on to play with Steve Miller, Journey, Faun, Way Fatt, Sy Klopps, Bonaroo,
Cold Blood, Joker & others have a new CD entitled Flight Of The Frumious
Bandersnatch with David
Denny, Jack King, Ross Valory,
Brian Hough, Bobby Winkelman, and Jimmy Warner. Buy it and other CDs at www.frumiousbandersnatch.com and
check out www.myspace.com/frumiousbandersnatchofficialsite
Rory Gallagheris one of
the great guitar heroes and legends of all time. Starting in the 60’s with his
band Taste through the 90’s with his own bands Rory was one of the best, if you
don’t know about him you should www.rorygallagher.com
David Gans renowned Grateful Dead DJ & Author; and an excellent
singer songwriter, musician and a cool guy as well. For merchandise, CDs, tour
information and...Go to... www.dgans.com
Garage Bands Of The 60s East Bay covers bands from the past & present and is a cool website run by Obert Sonsten who once managed the 60’s band Savage
Resurrection.As the site goes under
construction look herehttp://home.comcast.net/~obertson/wsb/html/view.cgi-photos.html-.html
Garage Bands Greats From The Sixties And Beyond is an excellent CD with members
of Moby Grape, Chocolate Watchband, The Syndicate Of Sound, Dobbie Bros, Rhythm
Dukes, The Sun Dogs & others making some great music with Hap Scott
(Producer), Jerry Miller, Dale Ockerman, John Duckworth, Ned Torney, Tiran
Porter, Gary Andrijasevich, Mark Loomis,
Fuzzy John Oxendine, Dave Aguilar & others. Available at www.cdbaby.com/cd/gbgreats
Dennis Geyer (former AB Skhy guitarist, Ace & The
Crossfires, Queen Ida and others) has 2 cool CDs “Fall In Love...Then Try
Fallin’ Out”, featuring among others Willie Riser and Charlie Hickcox. And
“Souvenirs of Time” CDs are $15.00 write to 480 Melrose Ave. S.F. CA. 94127 dwgeyer@yahoo.com
Dave Getz drummer for Big Brother & The Holding Company, the
Nu Boogaloo Express, New York (with John York), Dinosaurs, etc has lots of things
going on www.davegetz.com*www.myspace.com/davegetz * www.bbhc.com
Bob Gibson was one of the original folkies from the sixties folk music boom along with
Hamilton Camp, Bob Dylan, and Fred Neil along with countless others and many imitators.
Bob's music still lives on due to its timeless quality and the hardworking efforts of his daughter Meridian Green.
To buy his CDs as well as the recent "The Living Legend Years", which includes 3 never before released
tracks check out www.bobgibsonlegacy.com
Jerry Giddens is a musician I highly
recommend. "For Lydia",
"Hard Times", "Livin' Ain't Easy" are all worth
investigating. Another good start might be the CD Walking Wounded(Cuts 1986-1994) which is a
compilation of his music from that group and some solo work too; or check out the
Walking Wounded CD "Artificial Hearts". Write Jerry c/o Sputnik
Records P.O.Box 268Hollywood, CA. 90078
Ralph J Gleason was one of the most liked and well respected music critics the San Francisco Bay music scene
has ever seen. Back in the 60's & 70's he produced some incredible music documentaries that aired on KQED television.
Now legitimately available for the first time and released on DVD due to the hard work and dedication from
Ralph's son Toby Gleason comes A Night At The Family Dog with the Jefferson Airplane, The Grateful Dead and Santana...
Also Go Ride The Music with Jefferson Airplane and Quicksilver Messenger Service and includes the Bonus disc of the
legendary Westpole with films and performances of Quicksilver Messenger Service, Sons Of Champlin, Ace Of Cups,
Steve Miller Band and the Grateful Dead. DVDs through www.eaglerockent.com and while you're at it check out the site on Ralph too www.jazzcasual.com
Globe Records Sound & Vision Cyber Lounge which is run by Tim Eschliman has music, CDs, records DVDs and videos for sale from over 50 artists' including: The Amazing Charlatans, The Christmas Jug Band with Dan Hicks; The Moonlighters, Annie Sampson The Reptile Brothers and the
Rhythm Town Jive just to name just a few. www.globerecords.com
Gold is from the San
Francisco music scene circa 1968 that played all over
the bay area. They were managed by Ron Cabral and have 2 CDs of rare recordings
on the German label World In Soundwww.worldinsound.com/gold
Al Golub Photography
has a great assortment of Live Rock n Roll Photographsof some of San Francisco’s finest
musicians and bands like Earthquake, Kingfish, Journey (1976), Ten Years After,
Commander Cody, Elvin Bishop, Fleetwood Mac (1976) and that’s not all...check out www.golubphoto.com/galleries/index.php?cat=9
Billy Goodman from his early days in Pennsylvania with the
Goodman Brothers with Steve Kimock (pre-Zero), his brother Frank and others to playing
the San Francisco Bay Area, being a roadie for Jorma and then on to Germany,
Billy has always delivered the goods wherever he’s played. Check out www.billygoodman.com or his latest CD Big Red Barn
Sessions with Steve Kimockwww.stevekimock.com or check out Billy’s
CDs on Taxim Records.
Tim Gorman a great keyboardist who has worked with The Who, The
Rolling Stones, The Jefferson Airplane (1989), Jefferson Starship, Journey,
Grateful Dead, David
Denny and The Racing Cars to name just a few. He is currently
working with Kirk Casey (who played in 1000 Lights with Jack King from Frumious
Bandersnatch) at Tay Music in the EastBay. To know more go to www.taymusic.net
Nick Gravenites ~ David LaFlamme Band - Two legends of rock (from The Electric Flag and It's a Beautiful Day respectively) teamed up with Roy Blumenfeld (Blues Project, Seatrain) and
John Beckwith to play some great music. www.graveniteslaflammeband.com and check out www.nickgravenites.com
Nick's "Kill My Brain" CD with Doug Killmer, Roy Blumenfeld, Pete Sears, Sammy Hagar, Huey Lewis, Boots Hughston, Rusty Gauthier and others is available at www.2b1records.com while supplies last.
Meridian Green "In The Heart Of This Town" CD w/Gene Parsons, Gib Guilbeau, Alex deGrassi to name a few. Her other CDs with Gene "Birds Of A Feather",
and "Live From Casper" are also available at www.meridiangreen.com
Norman Greenbaum wrote the classic 70’s song Spirit In The Sky which featured Norman Mayell on drums, Doug Killmer on bass,
Russell DaShiell on lead guitar and others. He’s done much more than that too. For
the latest goings on with Norman
– CDs, T-Shirts and such check out www.spiritinthesky.com
(which includes photos of Norman
singing “Spirit” at the Doug Killmer memorial concert).
Groovy Judy check out her purple threads
& her Rockin’-n-funky groovy music, vibes and dig on her playing a Gibson
SG...and her wild hats too. Get groovy at www.groovyjudy.com
Terry Haggerty legendary, killer lead guitarist
and well respected musician and person from the 60’s MarinCounty
music scene from the renown Sons Of Champlin still delivers the goods. CDs &
more can be found at www.terryhaggerty.com
Haight Ashbury Free Clinicpresents
a special CD in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Summer Of Love
with contributions by Jefferson Airplane, Dinosaurs, Pete
Sears, Bonnie Hayes, Big Brother & The Holding Company,
Brian Auger, Bill Champlin, Merl
Saunders, Jefferson Starship, NRPS, Moon Alice, The Wailers and Shana Morrison.
100% of the donations for this CD directly benefit the medical programs of the
HAFC. Go to www.hafci.org for more info.
Dirk Hamilton is the original anti-folkie who
turned out four great, critically acclaimed albums on the ABC and Elektra
labels between 1976-1980. After a ten year hiatus he returned to recording and
touring. Check out all his NEW CDs and DVDs and the old ones too like "sufferupachuckle”
with David
Hayes who’s on "Yep" and "Too Tired To Sleep"
(with Pete Sears). Or Go Down Swingin’. CDs & things at www.dirkhamilton.com
Peter Harris (JGB, JC Flyer, and Quicksilver
Gold) guitarist has some cool things going on...check it all out at www.myspace.com/djangoobscura
Bob Harvey Bob Harvey Original Jefferson Airplane bassist and most recently with Georgia Blue, is forming a new band named Silver Rain.
New website is coming soon in the meantime email Bob at lyricplus@aol.com
Mark Harvey played with the Bay Area 60’s
band The Druids. See what he’s doing now and hear his new CD “Past Dew” www.markharveymusic.com
Dan Hayes has been playing music in the
bay area for years; his CD "California" and others are available on
the Blue Skunk Music label www.blueskunkmusic.com Also see his
CD exclusive to www.bay-area-bands.com
David Hayes has played, recorded and
produced music with Van Morrison, Terry Dolan, Jesse
Colin Young, Southside Johnny, The Rowans, Joe McDonald, Paul
Collins and others. His newest CD is “Soul Diver”. Other recordings include
"Born Heroes, "Sunbathing In Leningrad" (w/John Platania, Mark
Springer, Daoud Sharr), "Logos Thru A Sideman" (w/Pete Sears, John Allair, and Jeff Labes). www.davidhayesmusic.com
Dan Hicks hear his post Charlatans &
pre Hot Licks CD "Early Muses". For information on all of Dan’s other
CDs and DVDs, tour dates and things check out www.danhicks.net
Hip Bones with Gary
Schwantes formerly from Freelight (with Pam Tillis, John Cipollina, Tim Timmermans, Curt
Ohlson and Jarrett Washington) and many others has a new CD
available check out www.hipbones.net
Dallas Hodge was a member of the Michigan band Catfish
with his brother Bob “Catfish” Hodge. For the last 6 years he was lead singer
and guitarist for Canned Heat. He has left the “Heat” and is now out with a new
band and a new CD. Check it out www.dallashodge.com
The Hoo is a bay area band of seasoned musicians playing in
tribute to The Who with Dave Seabury (Psychotic Pineapple) bass/vocals, Steve
Nelson (Earthquake) drums and Al Chan
(The Rubinoos) on guitar/vocals check outwww.thehoo.us
Rich Hopkins has a cool CD “The Horse I Rode
In On”; other CDs are available too at www.sanjacintorecords.com Also
check out his CD “Duel In The Desert with Barry
Melton. Available at www.noguru.com or
www.taxim.com
Kent Housman wrote the original version of “Roller Derby
Star" with his band the Ducks, (which, John Cipollina's group Copperhead
recorded with changes in the lyrics by Gary Phillipet). He was also in the
group Transatlantic Railroad who recorded a single for Phoenix/Sire in 1968. He
joined Blue Cheer and contributed to their last two albums on Phillips. Hear
his CD "Wham Bam Man" with Stan Lynch (former Heartbreaker for Tom
Petty) (drums) and Banner Thomas (Molly Hatchet) (bass) He has 9 other CDs
available through www.cdbaby.comWebsite COMING SOON Transatlantic
Railroad have an LP and CD on RD Records ...see below...)
Icons Of Rock instructional DVDs with Greg Douglass, Pete
Sears, Tony Saunders and many others are available
through www.iconsofrock.com
Linda Imperial You’ve seen her seen her singing
with Jefferson Starship, Gary Duncan’s
Quicksilver and others - now check out what she’s doing on her own. Featuring her
friends Roy Rogers, Gary Duncan, Prairie Prince, Garth Webber and other special
guests...don’t miss it. www.lindaimperial.com
Scott InglisScott Inglis singer and bassist from the 60's bay area band
Freedom Highway with Richi Ray, Gary Phillipet and Bruce Brymer has started a New Yahoo discussion group for mostly musicians, their friends & fans from the
Sixties groups.yahoo.com/group/nineteensixties-musicians or www.scottinglis.com
Grant Jacobs60’sphotographer Extradoniare, who didn’t he shoot in
the sixties is more the question than who he shot, with a camera of course...check
out his fantastic photos at www.grantjacobs.com
Crisco Janda has played drums for quite an interesting array
of musicians including Terry Dolan, Ed Earley Band,
Ruckus (led by Simon Costa), Slick Augilar, Richie Barron and others. As a
member of SAG he’s been in some cool movies too. Check out www.criscojanda.com or www.ruckus.com
J.C. Flyer AKA Jimbo Juanis has a cool CD “Movin’ On” with cool musicians
including Earnest “Boom” Carter, Barry Sless, George Michalski, John P. Murphy
III, Rowan Bros. and others backing him up. It features songs written for Terry
Dolan, David Nelson, Rick Danko, Don
Graham, John Cipollina and others. Click here www.jcflyer.com
to know more.
Jef Jaisun singer, songwriter, guitarist from
the bay area 60’s band Phoenix and is probably best known for his song “FNNA”
see what new and other things he has going on www.eljefe.net/fnnafaq.html or www.jaisunphoto.com
Jeff Jolly Band Jeff Jolly Band is led by guitarist, singer-songwriter Jeff Jolly; his latest CD "Jeff Jolly's Pizza"
features Buddy Cage (NRPS), Billy Payne (Little Feat) and other guests. His CD "The Runner" Features: Martine Fierro (Zero), Phil Wood (Sons of Champlin), Howard Wales (Jerry Garcia), Steve Schuster (QMS), Kevin Haapala, others. More CDs are available too. Go to www.myspace.com/jeffjollyband
Jeff opened the 40th Anniversary Summer of Love on September 2, 2008 playing for about 60,000 people.
The Jefferson
Airplane * Jefferson Starship * Hot Tuna *
Steelwind * their Family & Friends...Come ride the
music!