A singer-songwriter called Jason with a cowboy-hat-feather-boa, jeans-boots-attitude, Mike Merck, Jay Taylor, Jeff Holland, and a revolving door of bass players including, but not limited to Mike Henson, Mark Dye, Rob Cass, and another named Andy... started this jamming band practicing in Palmetto Music. We were gear-heads and tone-freaks, always trying vintage equipment to the max every week. We just wanted to play opening shows for larger bands, then hang for the after-parties, where the show REALLY HAPPENED, if ya know what I mean! We played about a year or more, and we had a blast. Most Sundays everyone, except Merck, would go mountain-biking in Pisgah. Merck still prefers his bike with a motor and an HD emblem. What a band!

We recorded these songs at 3 different studios planning to record a full-length album, yes-vinyl, later that year at whichever studio mixed out the best. Obviously, that recording never happened. Too much else got in the way, and these songs have sat in my collection for almost 2 decades.

Here’s to the joy of playing “just for the music, people!” Hope you enjoy. If you see any of the guys in the group, please toss a dollar their way, and say thanks for the good times! 

These songs really helped me through some hard times, partly because of their meanings, and partly because I remember how much fun the audiences had when we were playing. They would always sing along by the second chorus. Happy Valentine’s Day!

The Reason

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