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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.
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.
Vince Wallace Quartet – Sea Gull, Mendocino June 1984
image from a poster by Bob Ross
Vince Wallace, tenor sax; Daney Dawson, Bass; Richard Cooper, piano; Ren Arcand, drums; 2nd sax, possibly Bob Treadwell, Don Sheridan, Curtis Buck, Ritchie Cole?
Richard Cooper & Olaf Palm
Instrumental Jazz by Richard Cooper, piano; Olaf Palm, bass. drawing by Olaf Palm.
MoFoCo “90 Proof” 1988
Band members: Garth Beckington, guitar & vocals; Bugs Anderson, bass & vocals; John Bush, keyboards, sax & vocals; Scott Evans, drums & percussion.
Mark LeVine Revue – Nov 7, 1981 part one
Mark LeVine, guitar & vocals; John Chamberlin, mandolin, vocals; Louis the Rock Callas, bass; Steve Davidson, drums, Guests; Karl Schoen, sax; violin Butch Kwan?.
photo & original recording by Nicholas Wilson Live at the Caspar Inn
Mark LeVine Revue – Nov 7, 1981 part two
Kent Glenn Quintet – Hill House Mendocino June 1990
Kent Glenn, piano; Vince Wallace, tenor sax; Diane Zissa, alto sax; Laura Maione, bass; Sue Treiman, drums
Joel Scott Hill – Jan 16, 1982
seven songs solo acoustic
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
Caspar Flats Rhythm & Blues Revue 1986
The Caspar Flats R & B Revue in the mid 80s was: Tommy Kendall, drums; Rick Weddle, keyboards, vocals; Jan Eno, trumpet, vocals; John Chamberlin, guitar, mandolin, vocals; David Issacson, bass; Bob Treadwell, guest sax; Bob Ross vocals, kazoo, washboard, autoharp etc.; Karl Schoen, sax, vocals; Doug Warner, guitar, vocals
Horse Badorties – Oasis, Elk CA, December 8, 1979 part 1 & 2
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
Horse Badorties – January 12th 1980 – Part 1 & 2
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
Kent Glenn Trio – Lawn Party 1998
Kent Glenn (piano), Laura Maione (bass), Walter Perkins (drums), Mary Mills (flute on 3 & 6)
Thanks to Noal Cohen for corrected information on recording date, location & titles
Kent Glenn, piano; Laura Maione, bass; Mary Mills, flute
Kent Glenn (piano), Laura Maione (bass), Mary Mills (flute )
Thanks to Mary Mills for providing the recording and Noal Cohen for the photo
Margy Crowningshield Toad Hall 1977
with Judy Mayhan, piano & vocal on last two songs
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.
Blushin’ Roulettes – Matheson Theatre, Mendocino Nov 18, 2006
Angie Heimann, guitar & Vocals; Kate Stone, cello & vocals;
Jubal Stedman, drums & percussion; Buddy Stubbs AKA Garth
Beckington, guitar..
Bob Smith & Friends – Tuesday Night at the Caspar Inn
(probably 1980 or 81)
Bob Smith: piano & vocals; John Chamberlin: guitar & vocals; Steve Davidson: drums & percussion. Louis Callas, bass (?)
Vince Wallace Quintet at the Caspar Inn, Oct 7 & 25, 1985
Vince Wallace, saxophone; Kiyoshi Tokunaga, flugelhorn; John Gilmore, piano; Richard Cooper, bass; Ren Arcand, drums
Image: painting “Honk If You Love Bebop” by Bob Ross
Original analog recording by John Gilmore
Digital conversion by Bill Mulvihill
Sergei Bassehes, Guitar; Melinda Leung, Mandolin April 6, 1986
Selections from an April 6, 1986 concert at the Mendocino Art Center
Lenny Laks and Friends – August 8, 1981, Oasis, Elk CA Part One
Recorded by Nicholas Wilson at the Oasis in Elk CA August 8, 1981
Lenny Laks, vocals; John Chamberlin, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Billy Shay, guitar; Louie “the Rock” Callas, bass; Steve Davidson congas, percussion; Richie Rosenbaum, drums
Lenny Laks and Friends – August 8, 1981, Oasis, Elk CA Part Two
Recorded by Nicholas Wilson at the Oasis in Elk CA August 8, 1981
Lenny Laks, vocals; John Chamberlin, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Billy Shay, guitar; Louie “the Rock” Callas, bass; Steve Davidson congas, percussion; Richie Rosenbaum, drums
Lenny Laks and Friends – August 8, 1981, Oasis, Elk CA Part Three
Recorded by Nicholas Wilson at the Oasis in Elk CA August 8, 1981
Lenny Laks, vocals; John Chamberlin, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Billy Shay, guitar; Louie “the Rock” Callas, bass; Steve Davidson congas, percussion; Richie Rosenbaum, drums
*a little confusing, during the band introductions, Lenny introduces John Chamberlin as “on mandolin Bob Smith” …who was scheduled to be there that night, but had been detained in San Francisco…
Vince Wallace Quartet – Sea Gull, Mendocino June 5, 1985
Vince Wallace, saxophone; John Gilmore, piano, Richard Cooper, bass; Ren Arcand, drums
photo of Vince & Richard by Daney Dawson
Original analog recording by John Gilmore
Digital conversion by Bill Mulvihill
Vicky Ward and Friends 1995
Vicky Ward & Friends featuring The Mighty T Bones
Vicky Ward, lead vocals; Michael Ward, guitars, mandolin, bass, background vocals; John Bush, keyboards, bass, saxophones, background vocals; Lono Bissin, drums. Special Guests: Gene Parsons, pedal steel guitar; David Raitt, flute; Ed Rienhadt keyboards; Bugs Anderson, bass; Lewis Demitri, organ, piano; Karen Almquist, slide guitar; Laura Jean Cardinal, background vocals; Rick Brumbeloe, background vocals; Kevin Fraser, bass; Caroline Malaygia, bongos.
Arnold Vicious Original Rock and Roll Opera 1982
The Original Cast Album by Hit & Run Theater presented at Crown Hall in Mendocino December 17 – 19 1982
Produced and Recorded by Roy Michaels
Directed by Harry Rothman…Written by Hit & Run Theater…Concept by Doug Nunn and Richard Fienbop…Environmental Concept, Design and Construction, Lights and Impossible Props by Matt Rowland and Steve Weingarten.
CAST: Kathy O’Grady…Richard Albright…Richard Fienbop…Ellen Callas…Tracy Burns…Doug Nunn…Steve Weingarten…Matt Rowland…Laura Jean Cardinal…Harry Rothman…Kate Wilson…John Chamberlin…Catherine Stevenson…G’Anna Dennis.
THE HIT & RUN ORCHESTRA: Louis Callas, bass…John Chamberlin, guitar, banjo, vocals…Margy Crowningshield, keyboards, vocals…Lewis Demetri, drums, keyboards…Richard Fienbop, guitar, vocals
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.
John Gilmore Trio – October 24, 1982
at the Sea Gull in Mendocino.
John Gilmore, piano; Kiyoshi Tokunaga, bass; Richie Rosenbaum, drums
photo: Kiyoshi & John in 1978 by Nicholas Wilson
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.
Charlie Remer and Friends 1980s
Recordings made in Mendocino & Caspar in the mid 1980s
solo and with special guests: Billy Shay, John Chamberlin, Judy Mayhan and Gene Parsons.
Tracks 1 – 6 recorded at Mendocino Community School
Tracks 7 – 12 recorded at the Caspar Inn, October 4, 1986
Antonia Lamb at Preston Hall 1973
Photo by Alfie Francie. Antonia Lamb: Banjo & Vocals.
A few songs from Antonia’s set
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
Hansen Raitt Band February 2, 1980 Caspar Inn
Another great night at the Caspar Inn…John Gilmore, keyboards; Jerry “Coco” Cofrancesco, sax, percussion, vocals; Marc Hansen, vocals, guitar; David Raitt, vocals, guitar, bass; Jeff Biron, drums & percussion.
Buddy Stubbs & the Imaginary Band – AKA Garth Beckington, 1999 – 2001
Selections from “Ill At Ease” & “At Home, Alone, On His Own”.
1999 & 2001 recordings. courtesy Peter Lit
See “Buddy Stubbs: Remembering a Guitar Man”, written by Will Stenberg October 16, 2014
LULLABY for dreamers of all ages (early 80s)
traditional, classical & country with singers & musicians of the Mendocino coast
Judy Mayhan, Joel Scott Hill, Carolyn Steinbuck (piano), Marcia Sloane (cello)
recorded at Philo Hayward’s studio in Comptche CA. produced by Doris Halvorsen and Sue Matson in the early 80s.
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.
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.
Hansen Raitt Band – July 4, 1981 at the Caspar Inn
Original recording by Nick Wilson (WHAT A GREAT BAND!)
John Gilmore, keyboards; Chris Diurni, guitars; Marc Hansen, vocals, guitar; David Raitt, vocals, guitar, bass; Jeff Biron, drums & percussion.
Guest musicians: sax: Bob Treadwell; Clay Pennybaker, guitar & John Phillips, harmonica;Tom Quinn, guitar; Louis “the Rock” Callas, bass
COLORS – Live in 1975 – Covers / Bonus Tracks
These are songs that were not included on the 2016 release:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDSZZiDZv8w&list=OLAK5uy_moTzltXLzjcHaogtBvBEEvXnh6e5nAi6s&index=2
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
Dirty Legs 2.25.1978 First Set
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 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.
An Afternoon Affair With Henry F. Miller – Margy Crowningshield July 28th 1994 Comptche
All songs written & performed by Margy Crowningshield.
Margy Crowningshield was an accomplished musician, piano player, a soulful singer, songwriter, teacher and part of several local bands in the Mendocino Coast music scene from the 1970s on. She passed on Sept. 27, 2019
Marcus McCallen Selections 2010 -2018
1. I KEEP CALLIN’, 2. SWEET HOME, MENDOCINO – Marcus McCallen, guitar & vocals; Johnny Bush, bass; Morgan Daniel, lead guitar; Ralph Humphrey, drums. Live at the The Sequoia Room, Dec. 2018. 3. OH, CALIFORNIA, 4. TODAY IS A GIFT, 5. WAKE UP TO THE DAY – Marcus McCallen, guitar & vocals; Johnny Bush, bass; Phil Dunn, drums; Robert M. Powell, pedal steel & electric guitar; Produced by Bill Bottrell & Marcus McCallen. Aug 2016. 6. DRIFTERS SOLIOQUY, 7. LOVE SO TRUE, 8. FENCE IN THE SKY – Marcus McCallen, all guitars & vocals; Robert M. Powell, pedal steel guitar. 2010
Gene Parsons Band – Recorded Live 1981 – 83 – *7 Bonus Tracks
Gene Parsons, banjo, guitar, pedal steel, vocals; Peter Oliva, bass, vocals; Richie Rosenbaum, drums.
Mendocino County Live performance recordings and photo by Nicholas Wilson. Thank you Nick.
Thank you to Gene Parsons, Peter Oliva & Richie Rosenbaum for making the music.
*These songs were not included on the 2021 release: Gene Parsons Band Recorded Live 1981 – 83 which can be heard at:
m.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK…l2Ld7HNjHI0fWZyq5s
Vince Wallace Quintet Sea Gull, Mendocino Sept 25, 1985
Vince Wallace, saxophone; Kiyoshi Tokunaga, flugelhorn; John Gilmore, piano; Richard Cooper, bass; Ren Arcand, drums
painting by Vince Wallace from K Rudin’s collection
Original analog recording by John Gilmore
*Note: John had a star on track 2 & 7, & a question mark on track 3, “The Nearness of You”
Digital conversion by Bill Mulvihill
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
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.