Before forming The Tender Morsels, primary songwriter and guitarist, Craig Brumbley had played in a string of Sonoma County based bands that he led with childhood friends Tom Sharp, Tom Ferguson and brother Matt Brumbley. Being a self-taught musician, Craig realized at an early age that he possessed a natural ability for writing songs, and soon established The Shrubs ('86-'91). Influenced by such classic acts as Paul Weller and The Jam, The Beatles, Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys, and Tom Petty, Craig grew to be the prolific songwriter that he remains today. While gaining experience playing guitar and singing live, The Shrubs soon matured into Headfiction ('91-'94). It was then in 1991, that lead vocalist Margo Beren joined Headfiction and brought her signature sound to the aspiring North Bay band. In 1994, Headfiction broke up upon Margo relocating to Florida and reinvented itself once again without her as Seven 27 ('94-'00).
Meanwhile, also in Sonoma County, vocalist Margo Beren, bassist Elaine Bulloch, and drummer Ryan Comiskey had met while attending college and had played together in Jazz Emphasis ('90-'94) a vocal jazz ensemble that featured Margo's lead vocals and Elaine's vocal arrangements and original material. Margo's influences come from many musical directions, including Prince, U2, The Beatles, The Black Crowes and this amalgamation of styles result in the incredible vocal centerpiece that is featured by the music of The Tender Morsels today.
Both Ryan and Elaine were products of Sonoma State University's esteemed jazz program, studying under Mel Gravesand George Marsh. Previously, Elaine had studied electric bass with renowned studio bassists, Carol Kaye and Chuck Raineyand her influences range from Sade, to Joni Mitchell to Bjork. As a youth, Ryan frequented Stanford Jazz workshops and later on became an instrumental member in both punk and progressive rock in groups such as Endorphins, Borealis and Mélange. Ryan remains influenced by his drum heroes including progressive rock drummer Neil Peart of Rush, and legendary rock icon, Alex Van Halen.
Upon returning to the bay area in 1996, Margo and Elaine rekindled their musical relationships established with Craig and Ryan to form Who's Anthony. It was with this latest iteration of players that established the longest period of their musical evolution, and later re-branding the project as The Tender Morsels in 2003.
Thanks for adding me guys. I am so glad to see you guys are still together and working on your dream. Can I have your permission to have your video on my site....I need to have some work done on my computer and I cant wait to hear you again....still have my t-shirt....what about upcoming dates? Julie
Hey folks, this is your ole music buddy; posting from Derek’s MySpace account. I just wanted to say thank you for letting me use your “Season I Adore” song again this year for my Christmas light show... http://magiclightshow. com/bb . As you know, it will also be a featured song on the Austin Texas shopping mall this year. On a side note, I find it to be of great interest that this song is rated higher than song traditional Christmas songs by visitors to our light show. In my opinion, that song should be a classic. See the voting results here… http://magiclightshow. com/bb/index. php?topic=10. 0 Have a safe holiday season and I hope you can get by to see me again this year… RGH – Pink Floyd
Hey band! Deanna and I just got your newest cd in the mail tonight! ♥ Thank you Thank you Thank you! I'm definatly looking forward to coming down to California soon! Good luck talking with my parents about it Aunt Elaine KEEP ON ROCKIN♥
I was hoping you'd say that! The thought of coming down to California to work on music with you and your band has been playing in my mind for a while now. :D I've talked to mom about it and she thinks it would be an amazing opportunity!
Hey band! Hope everything is all good and dandy for everyone down in California. I was just wondering if you'd pass on this message to Elaine as soon as you can. This is her neice up in Washington and I was just wondering if she was coming up in the summer like I've heard from my mom. If she is I'd really appreciate it if she could work with me and my music. I've improved lots since she's last seen me. Also, if you could just let her know I'm going to try sending her a copy of my song with my vocals, guitar, and piano parts. :D Thanks all and have a gorgeous sunny day♥
Wow!! Your site looks great! Just think I can say "I knew you when.." I love you! (and miss you) If you ever have a chance to visit us here in FL you always have a place to stay!!
I hope you can make it out Wednesday June 13th to Art Walk. 6 bands, dozens of artists and glorious weather. It's the perfect recipe for a great event.
I hope to see you out, I'll be the guy with too many cameras running aroung like a chicken with his head cut off.
You can check out the line up at www.artwalksausalito.org
HE-EY I'm number 3! Sweeet! You guys freaking owned last Wednesday, and if the video isn't proof enough of your awesomeness, then your victory at American Idol will certainly suffice.
