Jo Connor - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Gregg Maizel - Bass
Andy R - Guitars and Brash Young Man
X-Factor - Drums
Managed by - Sam Prager Artist Management (SPAM)
Influences
Gang of Four
Led Zep
Soft Machine
The Rolling Stones
Syd Barrett
David Bowie
King Crimson
Bauhaus
Neil Young
The Beatles
Peter Gabriel era Genesis
Vigil was a modern rock band that recorded and performed in the mid to late 1980's. Once upon a time in the "Land of Pleasant Living" aka Baltimore there was a group of musicians known as Here Today: Jo Connor, Andy R, X Factor and Gregg Maizel. They recorded a classic song called "Whistle in the Yard" and soon signed to CBS records, changed their name to Vigil and were promptly dropped. Vigil was quickly signed by Chrysalis Records and recorded their debut lp in glorious digital. It was released in 1987 and sold enough copies to allow them to record another lp but only one track, "Therapist", was released by Chrysalis, appearing on the Nightmare on Elm Street 4 soundtrack. Eventually the second album was released on cassette only as Onto Beggar and Bitter Things.
Very nice to see you guys on MySpace. Takes me waaay back to "the day." Wore out I think three copies of that one album... post "Gargoyles" so I can add it as my profile song! :)
Hey Joe! How are you? It's been a while since we recorded in my mother's basement, eh! Your music still sounds fantastic and full of dynamic tension; take care : ) Woody
I'm thrilled that you now have a Vigil site (about time!). I absolutely LOVE Whistle in the Yard...it's the best song EVER. Do you take song requests? ;) Love you guys! Mel xo
