Gibson Guitars, Martin Guitars, Larrivee Guitars, Fender electrics, Jazzmasters, Jaguars, Mac Computers, old baseball parks, cats, tube amps,
Music
What I'm into now: Arthur Lee, Love, Byrds, Nick Drake, Jake Holmes, Tim Rose, Willie Nelson, Calexico, Dylan,Glen Campbell, Burt Bacharach, Gram Parsons, Flying Burrito Brothers, Elliott Smith, First National Band, Johnny Cash (American recordings), Terry Reid
About me: Back in the great Detroit surf rush of 94, three hipsters got together in tribute of all things twangy. Inspired to create noise by the likes of: The Hellbenders, Dick Dale, the Cramps, Link Wray and the Trashmen. The 1st single "Spaceman/Matt Helm was self released in Nov 95 on martini Lunch records. 2 full lengths were released on Alive/Total Energy records. "Powered By Twang" in 1997 and Cyclerific Sounds" in 1999 (produced by Mick Collins from the Gories & Dirtbombs). We appeared on several comps. Including: Surfin the Spillway, The Bomp Records 25th Anniversary, Motor City's Burning-Bomp and several others. As well as several singles on Pure Vinyl records in Austria. Mostly we focused on playing Detroit... but played around the mid-west, Nashville, played Cavestomp in 2001 with Dave Davies, some shows with Davie Allan and blew like a tumbleweed through Chicago. Unfortunately, the band ran its course in 2001.
The Beta Rays were a new project with the Silencers drummer, guitarist, the Volcanos bass player, Dave Fragale and Paul Garza from Switchblade Justice. One EP was released on Pure Vinyl (Shockwave Detroit) and a CD recorded, but not released. Another band followed "The Velvet Revolution". With the full Silencers lineup and a vocalist... who now sings with Siddhartha. A CD was recorded, but not released. I might write a book about that band. It was only around for a year, but had 10 years worth of crazy ass stories!
Eric the drummer is still wreaking havoc in Detroit and smoking those funny little left handed jazz cigarettes. Dave Leeds, the bass player... I dont know what the heck he's doing.... but I'm sure it involves collecting records in some way. Rob Felanchek, the original drummer (who played on the 1st CD) now plays with The Widowmakers. A Detroit Hillbilly slop trio.
That was then. What Eric the guitar player is doing musically now is a radical departure. More folk, singer/songwriter oriented material. What I'm into now: Arthur Lee, Love, Byrds, Nick Drake, Jake Holmes, Tim Rose, Willie Nelson, Calexico, Dylan, Glen Campbell, Burt Bacharach, Gram Parsons, Flying Burrito Brothers, Elliott Smith, First National Band, Johnny Cash (American recordings), Terry Reid and last but certainly not least Mark Fry.
I've been writing songs fanatically the past several years and have about 35 songs written. One of these days I'll get another band together and do it up right. I really miss playing out live with other musicians.
Who I'd like to meet: Keith Richards, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Mike Nesmith, Kaiser Wilhelm, Bill Bonds
Greetings Earthling. Thank you for supporting thee invasion plans! Stay tuned for future transmissions regarding the upcoming record, shows, and instructions for transporting pods. -Sneak out!
Yeah, I thought "Blood Feast" had an interesting enough plot, but the bad acting makes it tough to get into. "Two Thousand Maniacs" was much better, more to it.
Have you seen "Blast-Off Girls"? Bad acting again, but surprisingly really great music; more complex than most 'garagebands' of the era.
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to The Silencers..Give me a call when you get a chance Eric...I'd like to get a hold of one of those Silencers CD's..Lost my last one.
