A taste of the 1970s

Mark Gauche and Stevie Gurr 1973

Mark Gauche: guitar & vocals; Stevie Gurr: guitar & harmonica

Original recording by Mark Safron; Photos: Alfie Francie

The live tracks are from a concert presented by the Mendocino Review at Preston Hall in Mendocino February 17, 1973.

COLORS mid 1970s

Drawings by K Rudin. Musicians: Alan Topher, alto sax, flute; Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco, tenor sax, flute, vocals, percussion; Jim Noyes, bass, vocals; Mark Gauché, guitar, vocals; Chris Tay, keyboards, vocals; Peter White, drums

There was a triple CD set: “COLORS Live in 1975” released in 2016 available to listen to on youTube.

COLORS – Live in 1975 – Covers / Bonus Tracks

These are songs that were not included on the 2016 release:

COLORS was a band who played unique music around Northern California in the mid 1970s…a blend of soulful, inspiring dance music that incorporates elements of jazz & funk. Recorded at Toad Hall, Slades, Azalea Acres & Point Arena.

The band members were: Allan Topher, alto sax, flute; Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco, tenor sax, flute, vocals, percussion; Jim Noyes, bass, vocals; Mark Gauché, guitar, vocals, trumpet; Chris Tay, keyboards, vocals; Peter White, drums

Horse Badorties – December 8th, 1979 – Oasis

Louie Callas, bass; John Chamberlin, guitar, mandolin & vocals; Steve Davidson, congas, percussion; Roy Michaels, guitar & vocals; Richie Rosenbaum, drums; Celo Vec, violin, vocals; Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco, tenor sax, flute, vocals, percussion

More Horse Badorties – December 8th, 1979 – Oasis

Horse Badorties 1979

Horse Badorties 1979 (photo by Nick Wilson)
Louie Callas, bass; John Chamberlin, guitar, mandolin & vocals; Steve Davidson, congas, percussion; Roy Michaels, guitar & vocals; Richie Rosenbaum, drums; Celo Vec, violin, vocals.

Dirty Legs at Toad Hall 12.30.77

the night before New Years Eve…not as big audience as the next night…again thanks to Rainbird for recording these shows!

Ernie Rodriguez: bass, vocals; Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco: vocals, flute, sax, percussion; Janos Strum: guitar, vocals; Bradley “Boo” Stedman: guitar, vocals; Michael Bertel: guitar; Jeff Biron: drums, vocals; Sound: Jeff Hock.

Dirty Legs 12.31.77 at Toad Hall, Mendocino CA

recorded live New Years Eve 1977 by Rainbird Baron at the legendary Toad Hall on Comptche Road in Mendocino.

Dirty Legs 2.25.1978 First Set

Dirty Legs opened for Ron Thompson (and alternated sets) Feb 25, 1978 at Toad Hall. This is the first set.

Dirty Legs 2.25.1978 Second Set

This is the second set.

Judy Mayhan and Friends Selections 1977

The first three tracks were recorded at Toad Hall in 1977 with:
John Chamberlin, Tom Quinn, & Margy Crowningshield.

Track list:
Hands on the Wheel – written by William Callery 7:30
Judy vocals and piano, John Chamberlin guitar, Tom Quinn pedal steel

Defying Gravity – written by Jesse Winchester 3:49
Judy vocals and piano, Margy Crowningshield – harmony vocals, John Chamberlin – guitar, Tom Quinn – pedal steel

She’s a Railroad Lady – by Jimmy Buffett 4:39 same group

Biloxi – written by Jesse Winchester 7:48 (Mendocino Art Center)
Judy piano and vocal, John Gilmore synthesizer, Kiyoshi Tokunaga bass

Here’s That Rainy Day – (Sea Gull, Mendocino) 7:10 Judy vocal, Kiyoshi bass, John piano, Curtis Buck saxaphone

Judy Mayhan 1970s & 1985

Tracks 1 – 3 recorded at the Sea Gull, Judy Mayhan, piano; John Gilmore, synthesizer; Kiyoshi Tokunaga, flugelhorn & bass

Tracks 4 – 6 recorded at the Sea Gull & Cotton Auditorium, with:
Andre Kitaev, keyboards; Scott Steed, bass; Smiley Winters, drums

Judy Mayhan Selections 1

vocals & piano by Judy Mayhan. (poster image: John Chamberlin)

1. Who Knows Where The Time Goes, written by Sandy Denny 2. Colorado Exile, written by Jim Post. (unknown bass & flute) 3 When It Comes To You, written by Lenny Laks. 4. Wrap The World Around Your Finger, written by Judy Mayhan. (John Bush, bass; John Chamberlin, guitar; Gene Parsons, pedal steel guitar; Judy Mayhan, banjo. 5. Facing You, written by Judy Mayhan

Lenny Laks and Stevie Gurr “His Master’s Wheel” 1974

These eight songs were recorded at His Master’s Wheel recording studio, San Francisco in 1974. All songs composed by Lenny Laks.

Margy Crowningshield Toad Hall 1977

with Judy Mayhan, piano & vocal on last two songs

Charlie Musselwhite Toad Hall, Mendocino Jan 10, 1978

Another amazing music night at Toad Hall! A big thank you to Charlie Musselwhite for his great music and for giving me permission me to post this music from that historic hight. Photo by Paul Natkin. Charlie Musselwhite, harmonica & vocals; Tim Kaihatsu, guitar & vocals on Sweet Home Chicago & Sloppy Drunk. Other musicians unknown at this time…If anyone knows the other band members, please let me know.

Antonia Lamb at Preston Hall 1973

Photo by Alfie Francie. Antonia Lamb: Banjo & Vocals.
A few songs from Antonia’s set

Billy Shay Peter Oliva John Spelios 1973 Preston Hall, Mendocino

Billy Shay, (AKA Willy J Shay) guitar & vocals; Peter Oliva, bass & vocals, John Spelios, drums & vocals; (possibly Steve Davidson congas) Original recording by Mark Safron.