This page is for established artists you may already be familiar with who are just starting their own label or are on a fairly small independent label. Such being the case, their catalog is still small with maybe just a couple titles so far. So it's important to patronize these artists to assure their continued independent work.
From his schooldays, Andy’s sole ambition was to play the drums. At age 15 he met Geoff McCelland who had recently been ousted from the fledgling John’s Children by a young Marc Bolan. Together they formed Misty Romance (ahh!). Doug Ferguson was the bass player. Misty Romance disintegrated and Doug moved to Guildford where he met Andy Latimer. Ferguson and Latimer formed the Brew and invited Andy to join. Brew gigged around the South of England. With the later addition of Peter Bardens, Camel was born. The Nude tour, the last tour Andy did with Camel, was particularly gruelling for him. What wasn’t known at the time was that the illness which was to continually afflict him was beginning to manifest itself quite dramatically. Manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder, ricochets the sufferer from one end of the emotional scale to the other. Since then Andy has performed with a wide assortment of great bands and musicians including Marillion, Richard Sinclair, Hugh Hopper, Mark Hewkins, Going Going, Skaboosh!, Mirage, Steve Adams, Yukio Yung and Bevis Frond.
It wasn't until the late 90's that Andy's manic depression was properly diagnosed and treated. With the illness now under control Andy is free to concentrate on what he really wants out of life. Regrettably the road is too undisciplined for Andy’s health, but the studio is his ideal environment. Born to play the drums, Andy is never far from a set of sticks. In early 2003 he reunited again with Camel’s precursor band, Brew and, he, Andy Latimer and Doug Ferguson recorded an album of completely new material which will be released in early 2004.
Andy Ward/Sticking Around ....import CD $16.99
Camel's original (in all senses of the word!) drummer, Andy Ward, is releasing an CD of his own: 'Sticking Around,' in response to the many enquiries he has had about what he has been up to since leaving Camel. His departure from Camel gave him the opportunity to explore all corners of what can loosely be termed 'progressive rock' by playing with, and recording with, a variety of talented musicians and songwriters. 'Sticking Around' is a selection of tracks from some of the very many recordings on which Andy has played including those from Canterbury luminary Hugh Hopper, the brilliant Terry Burrows, aka Yukyo Yung, Anthony Aldridge's totally mad Skaboosh! and of course the mighty Bevis Frond with whom Andy played for a fair few years. As a special bonus Andy has also included one of his classic Camel drum solo's taken from 'Never Let Go' performed live in Germany in 1979.
Drummer Mark Craney is the consumate musician who loves music in its varied forms. He has performed Progressive music with Jethro Tull, Funk with Tower of Power, R'n'B with Eric Burdon, Jazz with Jean Luc Ponty, pop with Gino Vanelli, and much, much more!
Unfortunately, Mark is experiencing some serious medical problems and is presently on the transplant list at the UCLA Medical Center to await a double kidney and pancreas transplant! It was the idea of Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull to put together this CD as a benefit towards Mark's considerable medical expenses. Mark's good friends Doane Perry (Jethro Tull's drummer) and guitarist Bill Forth of Ten Seconds stepped forward to handle most of the coordination of this project. And an incredible roster of friends came forth to participate in this event.
This is a completely unique CD which represents a range of artists that would normally not appear together under the same musical umbrella. Mark is the musical and personal thread that weaves all of these musicians together. There is a wide spectrum of performances, some featuring Mark while others are a tribute to him. You'll find some unreleased live tracks here and some new studio tracks recorded specifically for this project. All sales go directly to benefit Mark to help with his recovery.
* It is with sad regret that we must note the passing of Mark Craney in November of 2005. He will be missed.
Mark Craney & Friends/Something with a Pulse ....CD $13.99
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| Jethro Tull/Black Sunday (live) featuring Eddie Jobson Eric Burdon/I'm Your Man Song contributed by Leonard Cohen Tower of Power/What Is Hip? (live) Mark's Brothers/Listen to Your Heart featuring Alex Ligertwood of Santana and Bill Champlin Gino Vanelli/Brother to Brother (live) featuring Darryl Steurmer Talking Drums/Guaramina Fairport Convention/Slipjigs and Reels |
Mike Keneally/Craney Miller, Craney, Miller/Blockhead (live) Terry Bozzio/Klangfarben Melodie Mark's Brothers/The Don't Make'em Like They Used To featuring Bill Champlin and Alex Ligertwood Thread/Hands of Kindness featuring Jethro Tull's Doane Perry Ian Anderson/Song for Jeffrey with Martin Barre James Taylor/New Hymn (live) |
John Wetton has had an amazing career that has run through such groups as Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, UK, Asia and more. All these associations and more are covered in a new authorized biography of Wetton called My Own Time. Click here to find out more!
| The Sinclair Songs catalog is growing! Therefore it needed a bigger spot. You'll now find it on our Sinclair Songs page. |
Wow! Vangelis has always been one of my favorites. So I'm happy to present an excellent new biography of Vangelis written by Mark J. T. Griffin. This book not only contains a wealth of biographical data, but the most complete discography I've ever see on this incredibly prolific musician. Click here to find out more!
Vince DiCola, Ellis Hall, Doane Perry
Thread is composer/keyboardist Vince DiCola, vocalist Ellis Hall from Tower of Power, and drummer/percussionist Doane Perry of Jethro Tull. Currently and for the past 14 years, Doane has recorded and toured with Tull. The band's "Crest of a Knave" album earned them a Grammy award. he has also toured and recorded with Todd Rundgren, Lou Reed, Dweezil Zappa, Kitaro, Jon Anderson, Bette Midler, Fairport Convention, Gary Brooker and many more. Thread is his latest project, a unique blend of musical styles...dynamic, melodic, majestic, powerful, soulful...at times complex, yet always with a thread of simplicity weaving throughout. Enjoy the journey!
Vince DiCola/Falling Off a Clef... ....CD $14.99
This is an all-instrumental collection featuring mostly film score-type material (with prog influences definitely in evidence). Late last year Vince collaborated on a score to a martial arts movie called "Sci-Fighter," and most of that score is featured on this new collection in a lengthy suite. Also included is the five movement piece, Castle of the Gods, along with other works. Featured on the CD are Vince's fellow Thread member and Jethro Tull drummer, Doane Perry, and Bowie/Tin Machine guitarist Reeve Gabrels.
Thread/Thread ....CD $13.99
Be sure to check our text catalog for Jethro Tull as well as our Import Section.
Vince DiCola/In-VINCE-ible! ....CD $13.99
In-VINCE-ible! is the brand new solo release from Thread keyboard wizard and composer, Vince DiCola. At 74 minutes, this is practically a double album's worth of material with the first half being dedicated to instrumental works and the second half dedicated to songs. Assisting Vince on this album are Thread bandmates Doane Perry and Ellis Hall, Steve Walsh, Roger Voudouris, Casey Young, Rick Livingstone, George Perilli and Dick Reincke. This CD includes new works as well as some past work for film scores and with the bands Thread and Storming Heaven.
We used to have a spot right here for Greg Lake. However, with our new Manticore Records page up, you'll now find him there.
David Torn ~ David Cross ~ Michael Manring ~ Steve Adams ~ Rhonda Larson
Echolyn ~ Kevin Moore ~ Annie Haslam ~ Ian Wallace ~ Gentle Giant ~ Andy Rinehart
Caravan ~ David Sylvian ~ Colin Bass
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