Barry Mergler is a former high school teacher/mentor of mine, and also is a dynamite musician/songwriter to boot. His support for me not only helped push me through High School, but through life itself. I decided to dig back into some old emails, and find an instrumental recording of the track we had done in a local studio during my senior year. I recorded  vocals over it, finally placing a conclusion that seemed to have never been had for the track. I added a few lyrics here and there, but mostly what you hear is written by the man himself! Thanks for everything.

Performers :

Barry Mergler - Guitar 
Joe West - Vocals, Leads, Drums
Justin Carder - Bass 

10,000 Miles (A Tribute To Barry Mergler)

The Punishing Divinity

Cover of The Cramps "New Kind of Kick" - some vocals 

New Kind of Kick-COVER

11-27-24-Riff

Demo 1

"She" by the Misfits. One of my favorites. Tried vocals ... failed at most, but included what I could.

She - MISFITS Cover

A trial rerecording of original from 2012 - "Welcome Friends"
Recently picked up a mandolin. Trying to learn to play it. Added it to this  song.

Welcome Friends 2018

Somerset Nights

"End of March" recorded March 31, 2020
Was feeling inspired after a video conference call with friends and colleagues

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Work in progress riffs
Recorded August 2020

The Punishing Divinity

Joe West Jr.

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