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Billy Miller - Electric Autoharp - previously from the band Roky (Erickson) and the Aliens
Duane Aslaksen - Lead Guitar - previously from the band Roky (Erickson) and the Aliens
Bob Fagen - Bass - previously from the band, the Ex-Cat Heads
Doc Ward - Drums
Powell St. John came to work with Kenneth Threadgill of Austin's Threadgill's Bar, performing with Janis Joplin and Lannie Wiggins in a small trio called The Waller Creek Boys. Later, in answer to a request for material from Tommy Hall of the 13th Floor Elevators, St. John wrote six songs for their two first albums. In the late 60's, Powell formed a blues and rock band with Tracy Nelson named Mother Earth.
Some of the most legendary musicians in the world have sung and recorded Powell..s songs, such as Janis Joplin (Bye, Bye Baby), Boz Scaggs (I..ll Forever Sing), Roky Erickson (Right Track Now) & Doug Sahm (You Don..t Know).
After a 30 year run of royalties and licensing for film, stage and TV, the Texas Music Hall of Fame inducted Powell in 2005 as part of the South by Southwest Music Conference. Taking advantage of the fact that Powell returned to Austin, several of his fans arranged for him to record a new CD, ..Right Track Now.
Powell has fans the world over, including many important and influential music industry professionals, such as Julian Cope from the UK, David Fricke from Rolling Stone magazine, and Bill Bentley, former senior vice president at Warner Brother's Records, all emerging from the woodwork as long time St. John fans:
Powell's CD is nothing short of amazing. I've listened about 5 times all the way through, and there are so many highlights I can't start to list them. Over the years his music and songs have given me so much joy. Bill Bentley, Senior Vice President, Warner Brother..s Records
.. "I think he is a first-rate harmonica player and I am glad he is still doing it. His songs are some of my favorites!" - Roky Erickson
.. ..In the midst of the budding psychedelic sound, Powell's music was unique, completely original and brilliant. He gave us validation as something more than a derivative R&B band and he inspired me to stretch out beyond my desire to be Irma Thomas. I think he was the most significant and profound artist (and by the very nature of that the least appreciated) of the era. I'm so glad he's making music again... - Tracy Nelson
This CD highlights this amazing lyricist, who has a timeless knack for song writing and a unique sense of melody. His music is both original and fully engaging, representing the best of the past and greatness for the future. Contact Toby St. John at 510-575-7127 or email at: buddha@lmi.net.
I got my background from Backgrounds Archive!
Good news: the Sunday Contra Costa Times rated my June 11 show at the Plough & Stars a "best bet" (page D5, May 25). They even put my pic next to Death Cab for Cutie and Brad Paisley. Not bad company to be in ...
As the paper says: "Berkeley musician Steve Taylor-Ramírez takes his Latin-infused neo-folk, across the Bay to San Francisco's Plough and Stars pub, 9 p.m. 116 Clement St. Free. (415) 751-1122, http://www. theploughandstars. com."
We hope you can make it. Espero que allá nos vemos.
Ok, anybody that hasn't received a copy of the 1ST Issue and would like one please drop me a line on here or to psychtrailmix@yahoo.com with a note of interest and your home mailing address. I'm in the process of working on the 2ND Issue and am pleased to announce the details as far as the contents of it. I've received many artwork submissions and have become a bit more savvy on layout and what not, so this second issue will be a bit more jam packed with juicy info for you all to devour.
2ND ISSUE OF PSYCH TRAIL MIX WILL INCLUDE:
*Exclusive Interview with Paul Leary of Butthole Surfers/Carny *60's Psych and Beyond CD Reviews *Show Review: Gibby Haynes With Paul Green School Of Rock All Stars *DVD & Book Reviews *Rant: Emos and Scenesters *Weird PA: Observations of Strange Surroundings *And Much More!!!
This second issue is coming along very nicely, please stay tuned for updates as far as when it's ready and how to get one. Again, it will be released completely free of charge, but donations to help me with my shipping costs are GREATLY appreciated.
I am so looking forward to talking with you and broadcasting your music when you visit us at the KOOP Radio studio in Austin tomorrow, March 13, between 11:00 a.m and 12:30 p.m., to be heard on 91.7 FM in Austin and www. koop. org online. We're honored to have you.
Early March will be an inspiring time in the Mission District of SF as artists and performers launch a series of activities, at four venues, to celebrate International Women's Day (March 8) with music, dance, feasting, poetry and more.
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT 7 PM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 2, at Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th with INMANCENCIA, a magical ceremony of dance, improvisation, performance art, astrology, music and healing. $10 cover. http://www. dancemission. com
THEN FROM NOON TO 5 PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 7, healers, drummers and performers will gather at the corner of Mission and 16th St. for a community offering called LIMPIAS DE LUNA NEGRA.
ON THE NIGHT OF FRIDAY, MARCH 7, singer/songwriters MamaCoAtl and Pepa Quiroga will pay tribute to LAS MUJERES EN SU LUNA in a concert that plays with concepts that have become politically incorrect. It’s at L's Café, 2871 24th St., and starts at 8 pm. $10 cover. www. myspace. com/mamacoatl, www. myspace. com/pepaquiroga
Festivities will conclude on SATURDAY, MARCH 8, International Woman’s Day, at Galeria de la Raza, 2857 24th St., in a spoken-word event called LA ULTIMA PALABRA, starting at 8 pm. $8 cover. http://galeriadelaraza. org.
MAMACOATL, STEVE TAYLOR-RAMÍREZ, ALFREDO GOMEZ (releasing new CD)
Friday, January 18, 8 pm LA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA www.lapena.org
Songs of love and protest, from both sides of the border. Mexico-born MAMACOATL brings her passion for life and justice as she takes us across the line, reducing walls to rubble and creating new paradigms in bolero, blues and funk ranchero. Acclaimed Berkeley songwriter STEVE TAYLOR-RAMÍREZ offers his acoustic soul, neo-folk and Latin roots with songs of love and rebellion. Classically trained Mexican guitarist ALFREDO GOMEZ brings Nueva Trova to life as he sings of love and its absence, sadness and joy … and releases his new CD.
$10 in advance/$12 at the door ($2 off for students and seniors)
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