Ed Rainey Guitars, Banjo, Mandolin, Dobro, Lap steel, Vocals, 'boro's.
George "The Greek" Kapitanellis Fender Bass.
Sotiri Karlis Drums & Jameson.
Past, Present, and Future Singers and songwriters who' have all added
their great soul and talent to our band and sound.
Brian Murray Singer/songwriter Rhythm Guitar.
Scotty Lauro Guitar/Vocals. Rob Clores Keys,
Joe Wilkinson Singer/songwriter, Lead & Slide Guitar.
Latoya Williams Singer/collaborator.
Danny Pavas Rhythm Guitar & Songs. Terry Reid guitar/vocals
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The roots of the Cosmic American Derelicts lie in the drunken haze of yester-year. The year was 1972 and on a hot May 17th day Eddie Rainey was born. He picked up the guitar at the age of 3 and never looked back. As Eddie grew he was greatly influenced by his father Rich, who was a singer/banjo picker. Rich would have jam sessions at the house and Eddie would be encouraged to sing and play along. His dad took him to many Bluegrass Festivals where he had the opportunity to see many greats including, Bill Monroe, The Stanley Bros, and Ricky Skaggs. He gradually went from country, bluegrass into Rock-n-Roll. By the time he was a teenager he had also aquired a taste for Randy Rhodes, Tony Iommi, Jimmy Page, and of course Van Halen. In High School he met up with future founding Derelict singer/songwriter Brian Murray and played in a string of high school bands: Flight, Back Talk and Naked Babies. They had definitely hit on a major vibe, one, which held sway for roughly 15yrs. Eddie was always humble and unassuming and willing to help out other players. One of which was future founding member & bassist George Kapitanellis, their musical relationship goes back to 10th grade Algebra, discussing who's better Zeppelin or Van Halen.
George picked up the bass at the age of 16. He was a Rock-n-Roll freak, groovin to the sounds of Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, Cream, Floyd, The Dead, Black Sabbath and all that good ol' Lsd stuff. He knew there was no other life but Rock-n-Roll. George played in lots of bands throughout the 90's (some with future members Galinos Kapitanellis, Sotiri Karlis, and Mike Corr), after many projects, (Mystic Caravan, Digger Blues Band, Head Stash) and heartbreaks George auditioned for The Bleeding Hearts, a rock band out of NYC. He auditioned and was excepted. The band also included another future member singer/songwriter Joe Wilkinson. The Bleeding Hearts were Joe's project and featured many great sessions players over their 3yrs of playing. (Feb 96)
Joe was a child of the 70's and picked up the ax at the age of 12, and was hugely influence by Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Foghat, Yes, Krimson and Deep Purple. He also fell in love with the blues. Joe grew up in Poughkeipse NY and moved on down to NYC in 91. Beginning in Feb of '96, The Bleeding Hearts played throughout the tri-state area and had acquired quite the reputation as a heavy psychedelic blues band. Their following was quite sizable, which gave them the opportunity to record a self titled/self produced CD. Recorded at Mixolydian Studios in NJ. (1997)
In the meanwhile, Eddie had graduated from Berklee School of Music in Boston (95) and came back to Jersey to get his head straight. Once home he reconnected with old friend and collaborator Brian Murray, together with H.S. buddy and drummer Ronnie Moga. They wrote songs and put together a great band, Northern Comfort. Four part harmonies and lots of, magnificent playing. These two bands were the genesis of things to come.
The Comfort boys and Bleeding Hearts played a few gigs together and enjoyed many the late night jam sessions on old Terhune Street. After 2 years of non-stop playing, all seemed well. But as luck would have it the seas of change swept in and internal differences and personnel turn over got the better of both bands. So George, Brian and Mike Corr, after a few pints at the bar, decided to put together another project (April 98) with the three of them and George's brother Galinos on drums, Sotiri was also added to play congas. The idea was to have a band which featured lots of great guitar players and all styles of music.
The band was christened The Derelicts, after Brian heard George make a casual remark about their always-rowdy drinking buddies. But even then the boys had their own bands to deal with. So at first the Derelicts were a band solely for the purpose of getting their rocks off. The first gig line up was George on bass, Brian singin and playin rhythm, Joe on guitar, Mike on guitar, Galinos drums and Sotiri on percussion and lots of Jack Daniels. The first few gig were a blast mixing in Brian originals with lots of obscure Dylan, C.C.R. and a mess of blues. By the third gig Eddie joined in and Mike dropped out that same summer '98. The boys were on a roll. Playin in each other's bands and havin fun.
By Jan of '98, a rift had developed within the Bleeding Hearts, and after their worst gig ever at Arlene Grocery the band broke up, leavin behind a lot of great songs and spirit. The Comfort boys were also going through a lot of shit, after their founding member, friend and drummer Ron Moga decided to leave the band, citing musical differences, soon after bassist Steve Gust started to flake out and not show up to gigs. Fortunately George had sat in and knew much of their sets. Still both bands were finished and Northern Comfort folded in early '98 as well.
The boys went headfirst into Derelict territory. By this time Galinos had to leave due to his day job. Joe got another gig and dropped out soon after. Sotiri jumped into the drummer chair and picked up the beat quite well. His main influence being the inimitable Keith Moon. He quickly mastered the two beat and was on his way to honky-tonk heaven, (March 99). The Derelicts were a mix of Bluegrass, Honky-Tonk, Blues and Rock-n-roll. They gigged relentlessly in the ever-fickle tri-state club scene packin 'em in, but refusing to play hits. The were always playin off the cuff obscure Gram Parson's tunes and Savoy Brown, as well as playing and writing what was soon to become the Derelicts self-title debut.
Brian was a rocker at heart but loved Honky-Tonk. He had written quite a few songs over the years, which reflected many styles, country, rock, ska, and acid rock, but had never recorded any. So after lots of singin and playin , the boys went into the studio in the winter of 2000. By this time the boys had been informed as to a certain copyright infringement. It was addressed by a name change. The Cosmic American came about from their hero (Gram Parsons) description of Psychedelic Honky-Tonk music. Being huge Gram fans the Derelicts thought it a natural.
The CD, recorded at Visionary studios in NJ and engineered by Tom Gioia, was independently released (Dec 2000) and sales were brisk in the following months. It captured their live sound and featured some great guitar playing and songwriting. But as cruel fate would have it Brian decided that he could not handle the chores of the band & husbandry . So he retired from the band and is still missed (July '01). George called up old friend and ex-member Joe Wilkinson to see if he could help out and cover their gigs, which were already booked months in advance. Joe jumped on board and after a few stumbles and baby steps the band finally started hitting its stride once again by Jan 02'. They played and wrote and played some more and after a tumultous year and a half of playing. The band decided to part ways yet again with their singer. (Dec 02')
In the meantime George and Eddie formed another band with Louie Demayo on mandolin. The band Hillbilly Water played lots of gigs in NY and NJ. Also recording a 3 song demo at Chung King studios in NYC. Hillbilly Water came out of Eddie's passion for blugrass and acoustic music. George jumped at the chance to get into another project and learn a new style. Lou D. joined on mandolin and vocals after a 5 year stint in Ed's dad's band Risky Business. In the 2 years of their existence the band also recruited fiddle player extraordinaire Nick Reeb. Nick was a country boy from Ohio. Who also happened to be one of the best players around. He met the boys in a club in NYC. and was recruited on the spot by Sotiri. His playing brought out a whole new energy in the band. They played many gigs around the area.Nick was poached by a great up and coming bluegrass band King Wilke. Off he went to greener pastures. The band carried on, but personal turmoil struck their fearless leader Louie D. and he bowed out in the summer of '04. He returned in the fall of '05. After successfully staving off throat cancer. The band recorded and released their debut cd "Have a Drink" which was also recorded at Visionary studios in NJ. (April 07).
That year (Jan '03) the band recruited two great musical talents Jamaican born Latoya Williams who handled all of the singing chores and songwriter/guitar Danny Pavas another Bergenfield native. Both were hugely talented individuals. Latoya's voice full of power and blues, and Danny's writing style complimented the ever expanding sound of The Derelicts. Bringing them into a more R&B, soul vibe. They performed to lots of lovin fans for over 9 months but personal turmoil and tensions led Latoya to quit the band in Nov. '03. Danny also split because of tensions in the band. Without a singer The Derelicts decided to lay low for the winter, they wrote, rehearsed and as luck would have it, Latoya and Danny re-entered the picture in April of '04. They played for a bit and after some heated discussions Danny split for his own gig. Danny then formed another
project "Honey King." Who are currently working on finishing their debut album (2010 release). The Derelicts then continued as a four piece and began work on their 2nd album (Dec'04). "The Product"
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recorded at the legendary Electric Lady Studios in NYC. Jimi's home. Truly a dream come true. It was a great experience for the band and they loved every minute. Chris Petro engineered and help produce "The Product." Joe Wilkinson, who had reconnected with the boys contributed 3 originals as well as singing a Savoy Brown cover tune "Taste & Try." Latoya helped
write 2 songs and contributed her vocals to a killer cover of Terry Reid's "Super Lungs," as well as George's "Whore Girl." The Derelicts also recorded two country instumentals. Both Latoya and Joe Wilkinson departed shortly after due to stress and previous obligations. The Product as of now is only available digitally thru I-tunes and other download sites...
As luck would have it good friend and singer/guitarist Scott Lauro from NY's Little Rusty, started hanging out and pickin with the band (Jan 06). Scotty was a friend of George's from upstate who would come out to see the band from time to time. He was a big admirer of the band's and Eddie's guitar work. Within a month he was in the band and singin like a son of a bitch. Playing many gigs and collaborating with the Derelicts on songs which would eventually be recorded on their third album "Songs From The Homestead."
The Derelicts continued there on again off again collaboration with songwriter Joe Wilkinson. Playing a few gigs in San Diego Ca. and finally bringing their sound to the west coast, in late Sept. (06). The trip was a gas.
The Cosmic American Derelicts then started on their 3rd cd "Songs from the Homestead" (Jan '07) and finished it in (Dec '07). The songs were written by the band over the course of two years and recorded at their house in NJ. The band wanted a less produced sound for their new songs. The last studio sessions at Electric Lady Studios were great, but the band felt like they went a bit too far with the over dubs and tracking. The Product was the first album the band did which used a horn section and piano/organ & percussion. The Derelicts felt that the new tunes were down home numbers that didn't require all the major studio razzle dazzle, and seeing that George had acquired so much vintage gear over the years they decided that their place was the only studio to do it in. Once again as on their last recordings they teamed up with engineer/producer Chris Petro. The band went into the studio and in just 7 sessions the main body of tracks was done. Lots of acoustic instruments and grooves. The band released "Songs from The Homestead" in Feb of 2008. They received great press for the record , both here and abroad.
Cosmic American Derelicts have started to write more songs which will be recorded sometime within the next two years. The Derelicts have added Rob Clores on piano/organ, (Nov '07). Rob is a great talent who has played with many greats. Rob has contributed his talent to three songs which appear on "Songs From The Homestead" as well as two songs on "The Product." The band is very excited to have him aboard and are looking forward to collaborating with him on many ideas. In the spring of 2008 Cosmic American Derelicts were asked to back up the legendary singer/songwriter Terry Reid on his UK tour. The tour was great (many great revues and accolades). They continue working with Terry and in January of 2009 Terry cut two tracks for the upcoming George Kapitanellis and Danny Pavas side project "TruBlue." The album "Smells Like Music" features Scott Lauro, Ed Rainey and Rob Clores from the Derelicts as well as some great NJ/NY session players. released in Dec 2009.
The Cosmic American Derelicts have opened for and played with many great artists which include: Terry Reid, Mick Taylor, Max Middleton, Buddy Miles, Peter Jay, Tony Triscka, Jay Black, Levon Helm & Rick Danko, The Kentucky Headhunters, Derek Trucks, Vasser Clements, New Riders Of The Purple Sage, The Del McCoury Band, and Peter Rowan.....to name a few.
Thanks for givin a shit...Cosmic American Derelicts are all members of ASCAP... Rock and Roll knows no boundary and neither do we........
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We used to be called "Mumrik" that was looking for a singer and now we finally found a singer and the band name became STM since we are working together at a distance of 6000miles from Leeds, UK to Kyoto, Japan. We have uploaded 3 songs now. Check out how it works.
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Hey Guys, You nailed it ALL the way... Love you guys and thanks for always being there for me... Hope to cya on DEC 18th at J&P... I'll bring ya some dancing girls, Hugs2ya, Kat
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO THE DERELICT'S! I am thankful to call you guys my friends and I feel honored to represent your talent. Let's get busy in 2010, Love, Kat
Hey guys! It sure was great playing with you at the 5 spot...and I'm so sorry we had to leave. I wish I would have gotten to see you perform. You guys are sweethearts, as well! (I told the Naked Hearts the same thing). Keep in touch, though! See you next time? with love, Kelsey
Thru ReverbNation sync, on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and ReverbNation today: Band 1of11 at 5 Spot 9/19: "The Derelicts show a remarkable ability to mix the energy of rnr with the spirit of roots music"-Inner Ear Music (limited character length), will do all 11 bands at The 5 Spot for the Garm Parsons Tribute Night, Sat 9/19, The 5 Spot East Nashville, $5 door for 6.5 hours of GREAT music.
Hey, don't know if you remember me, but I met you boys when you was playing with Terry at Norwich last year, we was sitting on the front row, you came and sat with us when the power failed!!
Also, my band (Second Hand Blues) supported Terry and Ed in Yarmouth last month!
Anyway, just thought id say Howdy!
Darby.
Hey gents. Its been a long time. Hope everythings going well for you. Are you still working with Terry? When are you in the UK next, cos we..ll have to meet up for a beer! Take care. Steve.
Mick Taylor? No shit. I bet he did. Shoulda asked if he was doing anything on 9/19 for the "Gram National" (I like that). Must have been great, glad to hear it. Cheers! Shotgun Willie
AWESOME JAM MAN. I miss your freak ass brother. So does my right foot & 26" Ludwig. Get yer ass back here soon. Always a place for all you Jersey mofo's here in Southern California. LION KING ROARS!!
Hey there! We LOVED having you stay with us and you guys are always welcome. Just let me know when you decide to move out here and we got your back! Safe trip over the pond, have a blast and Igor & Celia miss you already and want to give you KISSES!! lol....
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