Mef Gannon on vocals and acoustic guitar; Angela Adams on vocals and percussion; Emil Nodzak on vocals and electric/acoustic guitars; Bob Torres on drums; Carmine Fantasia on bass.
In 1991, friends were recording at Mixolydian Studios, then in Boonton, NJ. Mef Gannon and Emil Nodzak went to lend backing vocals. Angela Adams was invited to add some harmony and The Partners were formed. Starting as an acoustic trio performing a mix of cover tunes and originals, The Partners built a loyal following in the tri-state area. The trio added Bob "Thrasher" Torres on drums and, after a few tries, Carmine Fantasia on bass guitar. Many friends joined the Partners to add a variety of instruments: Mike Dougherty, Andy Goessling, Joanne Manhart, Len Moony, Tim Carbone, Dave Barry, etc. Emil Nodzak lent acoustic and electric guitar as well as vocals; Mef Gannon added acoustic guitar and a blues-belting vocal; Angela Adams provided percussion and a sweet twangy vocal. The sum of the parts was greater than the whole. The sound generated was a wonderful mix of pop, rock and roll, blues and soulful ballads.
The Partners were voted the best vocal band of northwest NJ. As one critic put it, "they harken a meeting between Bonnie Raitt and Natalie Merchant." The Partners released 4 CDs: As In Dreams, Pleasure Before Business, Fool’s Holiday and Partners 4. Joey McGowan was executive producer; James Mastro, formerly of the Bongos, produced Partners 4; all were recorded and mixed at Mixolydian with Don Sternecker.
The Partners disbanded but the music is still available (soon on myspace). Mef and Angela now perform and record as an acoustic duo -- ALL SHOWS listed here are Mef & Angela, acoustic … not to be missed!
Mef & Angela; The Partners's Friend Space (Top 39)
Hey Ladies! This is Renee - met you at Riverfest last summer, I was helping coordinate the acoustic stage. I didn't get to see much of your performance that night, but was at the coffee house last night and really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to your next gig!
Mef & Angelaa! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! MAY YOU GET ALL THE CANDY YOU CAN EAT, TEE HEE HEE! cheers sher "Sher Delight" Tuesdays 12 noon til 3pm EST www. HGRNJ. org
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hey ! I just played Remember to be dancin' on WXLV. ORG SNECKSVILLE PA.....Meff And Ange will be my special guests on NOV8th....come on out And join the girls in the studio for a live show with Ralph...(The Rough Draft Freeform Radio Program)
Dear Sisters! why don't cha bring the whole band and come join me on my new FM spot on Saturday nights....from 7:30 till 10 on WXLV. ORG ? It's a fast paced three hours with the usuall Rough Draft Freeform Radio stuff.....bootlege (thanks Mud) and live performances....they have a 32 track board and we'll spin some tunes and you might be moved to pick and sing a few for your old radio pal....so what cha say Girlies?......let me know and the night is yours and the listeners will dig it ! See ya soon I hope your old pal, Ralph Rough Draft Freeform Radio Program Saturday nights from 7 till 10 on WWW. WXLV. ORG and Monday Nights on WWW. HOMEGROWNRADIONJ. ORG from 9:30 till midnight
Angela- We had a great time last night! It was nice to see you and Mef and some others. Thank you for being so welcoming, as well. I hope you had a great Easter! Krista
