Thanks to Sister Savage for helping us debut our new project. As busy as she is, Sister managed a bit of time and some great Jovian vox for us. This piece or art is unique, sublime, and psychedelic. Lyrics: ? 2010 Savigear-Reyes-Lennon

Dedicated to the great Jack Rose, who left last December.

another car/sex metaphor song

My first attempt at a Blumlein or Mid/Side recording. This one is actually a mid/side recording as I used a directional mic in combo with a figure 8 ribbon mic set at 90 degrees from the main mic. Thanks to Pat Broaders for the loan of the ribbon…

-We’re Full Blooded USAnaian- Lyrics… I come from a place called “ Am-e-RI-ca” Naw, you don’t come from “ Am-e-RI-ca” I come from a place called “ Am-e-RI-ca” Naw, you don’t come from “ Am-e-RI-ca” You come from Usa You come from Usa You…

(Tolar and Savigear 2011)

Greg Connor added his amazing harp to the song. It really adds depth to it. I love Greg's playing on the song. Thanks so much, Greg! This is why Alonetone is great. Lyrics & Music by Nick Plagakis I count my blessings…

Broken Heart

Lyrics have been adapted from a poem Mike wrote when he was in his teens. Enjoy! XOX

Short tidbit written for my boss boss.

Just bashed this out whilst in the middle of cooking dinner :) Please excuse wrong chords and dodgy timing... Enjoy!

Hi gang. The Proods are back....Brian at the helm this time. Our methodology is thus....one of the 4 of us introduce a song, and then we'll bang out a finished track in under an hour with as few over-dubs as possible. This one we put some effort…

Maxine turns 70 this week. Spoiler alert.. she's my mum. Happy birthday Ma!

Vocals by Greg Connor, lyrics by Connor and Merry Bear, music by Bear. And y'all thought the Hokey Pokey was what it was all about! This song is 4 dimensional – up/down, left/right, in/out, now/then. BIG THANKS to Greg Connor for fabulous vocals…

My "challenge" was to do a "tap" tune.

After an adventure in re-recording the entire song down a third, we came back to the original, tightened and tuned. Always the self flagellating perfectionist, it still needs a bit more love. Always the pragmatist, it is probably done for now.

I wrote this for my girlfriend, but she'll never hear it because Travis Twitt is the earth moon and sun. It's not really that good anyway :)

*Pilón* reveals a Cuban pattern, traditionally played on Timbales, but in this case on Jr. Congas & Congas (with gated reverberation and flanger effect). The rhythm of Pilón is based on the motions of pounding sugar cane. A new son reveals…