All tracks uploaded were recorded and mastered at Special K Productions 
Special K Productions is a self owned business started from scratch 
Help and support was a major factor 
Stephanie you were and still are a huge part 

for details contact me directly
Specialkproductions1@gmail.com 
4842804228

Pop / Rock 'n' Roll band fronted by songwriters Ray Long and John Cunningham, based out of Philadelphia. Recorded debut in the making!

contact: needlefishmusic@gmail.com

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Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Fender Bass, Lead and Backing Vocals.

I Lead the band from the back. That's what I do.

Until I come out front. Then it's fireworks.

Arranger: Chorus & String Arrangements, Back Beats, Drums & Percussion

I'm a trap player, locked in with the drummer. That's were I live. 

In tandem with the drummer; following his moves, and him following mine. 

Always with the trap. In, on and around the trap. Yeah. 

i set up on the drummer's left, so we face each other when he's playing on his high-hat (sock cymbal).  

In synch with the drummer and his hi-hat. Playing "on the hat." 

Studio Musician, Session Player, Recording Artist. Band Leader, Sideman. Recording and Music Production.

Composer, Arranger, Music Theory Instructor, Charting, Orchestration and Scoring Instrumental Parts.

Session Musician for Last Minute Jam Productions and Regular Member of "The Bunker Band & Studio Crew at Geo Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA.  

Arrangements for Last Minute Jam Productions. Geo Sound

Recorded with Tacony Eloi Good Karma Band.

Played with Skip Denenberg.
Performed at JC Dobbs. Prism Concert Release.

Recorded backing guitar and vocal tracks for local bands, vocalists and many different and varied musical artists over the many years.  

Played and Recorded with The Shy Dogs (Shy Dog Productions). Played John & Peter's, New Hope, PA.

Played and Recorded Live with Razz-Ma-Tazz. Velvet Lounge, Philadelphia, PA.

Recordings:

Last Minute Jam, Volume 1. 

No. 19. Roman: Go Away. All Guitars Played by Mike, and include:

Gibson D-50 Acoustic, Fender Telecaster, Rickenbacker 12-String & Gibson Les Paul Gold Top (with P-90 Humbuckers).

Last Minute Jam, Volume 2: Minutes To The Millennium.

No. Belmont Plateau: Written & arranged by Michael Stella. Produced by George Manney for LMJ  Productions.

Season's Greetings Philadelphia. Gibson SG Custom, Fender Telecaster and Rickenbacker 12-String  played by Mike.

No Electric Guitars. Acoustic & Electric Guitars played by Mike. 

Additional Recording and Live Music Arrangements & Productions by Michael Stella, for StarSongs Music, Bensalem, PA).

Saxton Road: "Love Always"
(unreleased cd).

Music produced by Bob  Schneider and Mike Stella. 
Saxton Road is Robert Schneider & Michael Stella. 

Music written and recorded early summer through late autumn, 1998. Final Mixing, November 1998.

All tracks produced and 
recorded at Saxton Sound Studio, Philadelphia PA. 

Produced by Robert Schneider and Michael Stella.
 
Michael Stella:

Gibson ES-345, Gibson Les Paul, Gibson J-45 Acoustic.
Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster. Sigma Electric/Acoustic Guitars. 

Rob Schneider:

Yamaha Electric Piano, Roland D-50 Synthesizer and Electronic Keyboards, Synthesizer Bass &  Electronic Drums.

Saxton Road Bio: 

Instrumental jazz fusion ensemble that always brings an eclectic mix of alternative, jazz, soul, funk, fusion & contemporary.

Saxton Road: Live Always.
(unreleased cd).

Song Titles, Writers & Track Listings:

1. People Make The World Go Round. 7:35 (T. Bell & L. Creed).

2. Winelight, featuring Dick Noble, Alto Saxophone. 6:11 (W. Eaton).

3. You And Me. 4:54
(D. Kuramoto). 

4. Chicago Song. 5:59 
(M. Miller). 

5. Love Always. 5:17 
(B. Roberts -B. Bacharach- C. Bayer-Sager) 

6. For The Love Of You 8:41 (Arrington-Isley-Isley-Isley-Isley-Jasper-Isley).

7. Song For Shea, featuring Michael Quaranto, Yamaha SPD-1 7:53 (M. Stella). 

8. Since I Lost My Baby. 7:56 (W. Robinson, Jr & W. Moore).

9. One Thousand Days 5:19 (B. White)

10. People Make The World Go Round (alt. keyboard mix. All instruments played 
by Rob Schneider). 5:29 
(T. Bell & L. Creed).

11.Love Always (Solo Guitar Mix). 5:29 (B. Roberts -B. Bacharach- C. Bayer-Sager) 
 
12. For The Love Of You (extended mix). 9:49 (Arrington-Isley-Isley-Isley-Isley-Jasper-Isley).

13. Song For Shea 7:57 (alt. mix, Bob Schneider, Electronic Drums). 

14. Chicago Song: Alternate Mix.  5:35
(M. Miller).

Thirsty Records is proud to announce the release of the fresh new album, “PROGRESS IS A GNARLY CLOWN” from EGO ALIEN.

EGO ALIEN released their debut EP “CRAWL ON THE EDGE” in January of 2014 and eponymous “EGO ALIEN” EP in March of 2015.

Coming off of a wildly successful CD release show the band is looking forward to a successful 2017 playing shows on the East Coast.

As main man for EGO ALIEN TED BUNCH is a vicious supporter of the Philadelphia/South Jersey original music scene, and can be found at various area clubs on either side of the Delaware River, on any given night. Ted can also be heard supporting the local scene on his weekly radio broadcast, THIRSTY RECORDS ON GASHOUSE RADIO.

Chris Kusmanick plays monster grooves on a fret less five string bass and The Drummer’s high energy and hard driving edge completes the heavy melodic power trio.

Followers of Ego Alien