{"id":22,"date":"2026-07-01T18:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-09-26T05:17:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T05:17:57","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/?page_id=22","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0_dirtylegsoutside2_Edited_0906-1024x213.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0_dirtylegsoutside2_Edited_0906-1024x213.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0_dirtylegsoutside2_Edited_0906-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0_dirtylegsoutside2_Edited_0906-764x159.jpg 764w, https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0_dirtylegsoutside2_Edited_0906-1536x320.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0_dirtylegsoutside2_Edited_0906.jpg 1870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"1002\" src=\"https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JMcolorAlbumPhotoSC.jpg\" alt=\"Judy Mayhan color album photo\" class=\"wp-image-446\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9730570680998515;width:513px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JMcolorAlbumPhotoSC.jpg 975w, https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JMcolorAlbumPhotoSC-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JMcolorAlbumPhotoSC-768x789.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Judy Mayhan <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--1 wp-block-paragraph\">This website is dedicated to preserving the rich music heritage of the Mendocino Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--2 wp-block-paragraph\"><em class=\"\">Dirty Legs, Judy Mayhan, Gene Parsons Band, <\/em><br><em class=\"\">Lenny Laks, Hansen Raitt Band, Vince Wallace, <\/em><br><em class=\"\">Kent Glenn, Charlie Musselwhite &amp; lots more.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--3 wp-block-paragraph\">Contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bill@artsmendocino.org\" class=\"\">bill@artsmendocino.org<\/a>&nbsp;with comments &amp; questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--4 wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1732\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DirtyLegsDouble.jpg\" alt=\"Dirty Legs\" class=\"wp-image-416\" style=\"width:532px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DirtyLegsDouble.jpg 1732w, https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DirtyLegsDouble-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DirtyLegsDouble-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DirtyLegsDouble-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mendocinocoastmusicarchives.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DirtyLegsDouble-1536x887.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1732px) 100vw, 1732px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dirty Legs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--5 wp-block-paragraph\">The Dirty Legs music was recorded by Rainbird (1954-2022) in 1977 &amp; 78.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--6 wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to all the musicians who have allowed me to digitize the music and make this magical time travel possible for you to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--7 wp-block-paragraph\">Also, thanks to Nicholas Wilson who documented the music with his photos and recordings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--8 wp-block-paragraph\">The art &amp; music scene here on the Mendocino coast has always been rich with lots of very talented people making this special place home.&nbsp;It feels really good to make this great music available for people to listen to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--9 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>a list of the music sets<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mark Gauche and Stevie Gurr 1973<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Preston Hall Mendocino<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Antonia Lamb Preston Hall 1973<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Billy Shay Peter Oliva John Spelios 1973 Preston Hall, Mendocino<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lenny Laks and Stevie Gurr \u201cHis Master\u2019s Wheel\u201d 1974<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>COLORS mid 1970s<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>COLORS \u2013 Live in 1975 \u2013 Covers \/ Bonus Tracks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Judy Mayhan and Friends Selections 1977<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Judy Mayhan Selections 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Judy Mayhan 1970s &amp; 1985<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Margy Crowningshield Toad Hall 1977<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dirty Legs at Toad Hall 12.30.77<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dirty Legs 12.31.77 Toad Hall, Mendocino<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dirty Legs 2.25.1978&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Toad Hall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Charlie Musselwhite Toad Hall, Mendocino Jan 10, 1978<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Horse Badorties &#8211; December 8th, 1979 &#8211; Oasis, Elk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Horse Badorties 1979<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Horse Badorties &#8211; Caspar Inn &#8211; January 12th 1980 \u2013 Part 1 &amp; 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Horse Badorties May 27, 1983 Oasis, Elk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LULLABY for dreamers of all ages<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>(early 80s)<\/strong> Judy Mayhan, Joel Scott Hill, Carolyn Steinbuck (piano), Marcia Sloane (cello)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gene Parsons Band &#8211; Recorded Live 1981 \u2013 83 \u2013 *7 Bonus Tracks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bob Smith &amp; Friends &#8211; Tuesday Night at the Caspar Inn&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>(80 or 81)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Charlie Remer and Friends<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>1980s<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hansen Raitt Band February 2, 1980 Caspar Inn<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hansen Raitt Band &#8211; July 4, 1981 at the Caspar Inn<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lenny Laks and Friends &#8211; August 8, 1981, Oasis, Elk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mark LeVine Revue &#8211; Caspar Inn Nov 7, 1981<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>John Gilmore Trio &#8211; October 24, 1982<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Joel Scott Hill &#8211; Jan 16, 1982<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Arnold Vicious Original Rock and Roll Opera 1982<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vince Wallace Quartet &#8211; Sea Gull, Mendocino June 1984<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vince Wallace Quartet &#8211; Sea Gull, Mendocino June 5, 1985<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vince Wallace Quintet at the Caspar Inn, Oct 7 &amp; 25, 1985<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vince Wallace Quintet Sea Gull, Mendocino Sept 25, 1985<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Richard Cooper &amp; Olaf Palm<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Caspar Flats Rhythm &amp; Blues Revue 1986<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sergei Bassehes, Guitar; Melinda Leung, Mandolin &#8211; Mendocino Art Center April 6, 1986<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kent Glenn Quintet \u2013 June 1990 Hill House Mendocino<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kent Glenn Trio \u2013 Lawn Party 1998<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kent Glenn, piano; Laura Maione, bass; Mary Mills, flute<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Afternoon Affair With Henry F. Miller \u2013 Margy Crowningshield July 28th 1994 Comptche<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vicky Ward and Friends\u00a0featuring The Mighty T Bones\u00a01995<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buddy Stubbs &amp; the Imaginary Band \u2013 AKA Garth Beckington<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>1999 \u2013 2001<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Blushin\u2019 Roulettes \u2013 Matheson Theatre, Mendocino Nov 18, 2006<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This website is dedicated to preserving the rich music heritage of the Mendocino Coast. Dirty Legs, Judy Mayhan, Gene Parsons Band, Lenny Laks, Hansen Raitt Band, Vince Wallace, Kent Glenn, Charlie Musselwhite &amp; lots more.&nbsp; Contact&nbsp;bill@artsmendocino.org&nbsp;with comments &amp; questions. Enjoy! The Dirty Legs music was recorded by Rainbird (1954-2022) in 1977 &amp; 78. 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