Astatic was recorded in many studios and spaces throughout the Chicago land area along with sessions located in LA, Cleveland and England. This album portrays a wider expanse of writing/recording styles than its predecessor Disjunted. Three separate drum kits on a single song, two hihat hits in a box truck and much other minutiae that takes hours which turn into days and weeks then months and finally years to accomplish. Never thought recording time was possible...we now beg to differ. This album is a bit eclectic due to some of its acoustical nature, but definitely does not leave the rock on the wayside... simply a dynamic exploit.

    Disjunted was recorded live in a single room for tracks 1 thru 6. One simple rule...play the song from beginning to end...solos and all. Vocals were placed after the rendition was chosen. Naked, ugly and in-your-face guitar was the overall approach. Track 7 had found its own path though...acoustic guitar and vocal takes were discovered on an old Hi8 tape from a session in the late 90s. Fritz added the lead guitar, Tom added the snare and Ricky added a classical mult at the end. Disjunted is an album that was never meant to be pretty. From the inner gut slowly filtering shots of reality, there can be a beauty found within...

Faces in battle, trusting between, indulges we abide in hopes for the better…

    Mr. Clown was inspired by a painting found in the bathroom of an apartment. We were told it had been there for quite a while so naturally he stayed in that environment until the building was to be torn down. His current home is humbly in the CanningMusic studio. He's always checking in with us and us with him...

    Could We, originally recorded for the Album Astatic, usually involved a middle section during live shows. This particular portrayal was extracted from a show at The Double Door in Chicago. In actuality, it was two shows at the historic venue. The sonic guitar-scape was pulled from one then incorporated into the other with a few dashes of sprinkled fun.

Risen up rock guitar groovage...simple is good…

Embracing the welcoming arms of summer, we can communicate togetherness…the need for me, for us, for you…