Summertime, 2002. After several highly influenced jams with best friend Jonny Phish, singer/songwriter Jeff Porter felt something familiar happening. He was essentially writing songs but not writing them down on paper. Before it slipped away, Jeff called his brother from another Sandy Hancock, and spilled the beans.
Well, After several months of writing and rehearsing Mama Hagglin played its first show, October 12th, 2003, at a club in Long Beach, CA., and made a live album to get something out quick.
The band's early three piece sound is said to be reminiscent of "The Cream".
In mid 2007, the trio grew by one, adding Jimmy Palmer on the piano & organ and vocals, which expanded the dynamics of the group and opened up new avenues for songwriting.
In early 2008 while recording VIBE, the band underwent another change, and welcomed Jerry Adamowicz as the bands new bass player. The sound is very dynamic, and big. A classic late 60s/early 70s inspired sound that is full of soulful vocals, strong instrumentals, driving, some times tribal beats and sweet harmonies.
DISCOGRAPHY:
LIVE 03'- 9 song live album,
TAKE ONE- 3 song demo,
THE GOODBYE WALTZ- 3 song single,
VIBE- 15 song, 1 hour.
YESTERDAY:
The band has been fortunate enough to play with some great artists over the past few years which include TEN YEARS AFTER, ERIC BURDON AND THE ANIMALS, MOUNTAIN, JOHNNY WINTER, .38 SPECIAL, BETH HART, GREAT WHITE, BROTHER, BETH HART, to name a few. This was to rub off nicely on Mama, as time went by. The material on VIBE & THE GOODBYE WALTZ show a matured side to the band, as it breaks away from the original harder three piece sound of the earlier LIVE 03. Lots of friends were in the studio with Mama laying down extra tracks. Some tracks include MANDOLIN, FULL HORN SECTION, CALLIOPE, CELLO, HARMONICA, FULL PERCUSSION SECTION, AND LOTS OF VOCALS. Mama even had STUDENTS FROM FRANK VESSELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sing on a track titled WAR. It was exciting to do.
TOMORROW:
Mama plans to have another release ready by mid 2010, as work has already been started, and new material is being stashed away.
VIDEO!!!
2009 was to find Mama posting Video to YouTube in the form of live and studio production as well as having new DVD's released. This is being delayed as there aren't enough hours in the day... This will be another huge effort that will dwarf the making of VIBE. You will have to wait for it...
TOUR 2010:
Getting out on the road more, to meet fans and make new friends, will be a top goal for the band, as the fan base is no longer just a hometown affair. Currently, the band's fan base is almost as big in Korea and Denmark as it is here in the United States. Starting small with weekenders, the band hopes to reach out further and further. Don't be afraid to ask for a live show, you just might get it!
The song "The Goodbye Waltz" was over 40 years in the making, and took about a month to get out of Jeff's head. It was written to help get over things, and ditch old baggage.
The shoe seemed to have fit more than just Jeff... other people were being hit by the song and telling us about it. It was helping them... Well here it is, finally.
WE'D LOVE TO HEAR WHAT YOU THINK AS WELL!
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Peace Sunday, June 5, 1982, Rose Bowl, no nukes - nuclear disarmament - stop nuclear madness concert - NYC - Central Park - June 12, 1982, 1,000,000 person march and rally for Nuclear Freeze. Photography and presentation by Curtis Rainbow. 'Give Peace a Chance' music by Achim Schultz. Inspiration by Yoko Ono. Dedicated to John Lennon.
Thank you for the friendship and the good music, as well as the beautiful compositions and the magnificent voice. Good sensibility in the guitar, beautiful rhythmic, good energy, beautiful and long musical journey.
OH SHIT!!! Well it would certainly have to be Friday night! We're bailing for a 3 day weekend for camping in Lake Tahoe with friends....(too much traveling before we head abroad)....*sigh* Do I have your digits? If not...I'll send ya a personal message with my contact info. Andi from Snap-Her is also coming this way...and I also stated Friday was my only window. I'll contact you sweetie. Hugs to you and Sharon! Luv ya so much *R~
Sweets...sending LOTS of love your way...sorry I haven't been around much...been taking care of my sick Dad. You are in my thoughts...love Ya Guys!! xoxo Hanne
yea i know where thats at I have lived in NC for awhile Sandy came to visit when we lived in Wake Forest but i have also lived in clinton and now in Gates County
hi Jorge is acutally staying in Meixo for a few months I went to visit him for 3 weeks, this is my last week then i return to Cali. But he says you guys are more than welcome to come when u have a chance. the flights arent very expensive as long as you buy the ticket ahead of time.I will put the pictures up when i get a chance for you to see and get an idea of what its like. jorge says that here farther in Mexco is much safer than tijuana so dont be scared. just let me know when you guys would like to come. talk to you soon bye
Whoa...how'd I miss this???!!! Shit....August dates where you're touring...yeah keep me posted when it nears. I'm gone a lot (unfortunately), but wanna see you so bad! :( I travel a lot (hence I why I'm not performing as much)....but there's such a window there where I "can". I miss you guys and luv ya so much Jeff! Holla...'kay?! Note: Dunno how I missed this. I try to check in...here and there. Send me your personal addy and I will do the same w/ my celly. <3 *R~
Hi Jeff and Sharon Its been awhile since we seen each other. Just wanted to let u know we are in Mexico enjoying our vacation in Puerto Vallarta. We hope someday you guys will come and enjoy Puerto Vallarta its like a 2nd Hawaii a paradise. When we get a chance we will show u some pics. Here in Vallarta there are alot of American people that would enjoy your music. when you like you are welcome to come. Jorge & Kassandra
Hey mamma! So, guess what? Thought I would tell you I'm opening for Dickey Betts & Great Southern this August 15th at the Galaxy Theater. Will you come?? If so, get your tickets thru me at BluesRockMusic.com!! xoxo shari
Whats up? I just created a new website that is truley for the love of LOCAL music world wide. Our goal is to get you herd by many. Set up a profile... it will be sick.
We've had a gap in personnel recently so unfortunately the MySpace page has been neglected. From now on we'll be more on top of things! We have always have a complete band listing on our website though.
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