Rockers Rite is a hard chargin’, blues tinged, high energy rocker. Now, recorded as more seasoned musicians using current technology, this song was originally conceived from the wah flavored riff, crafted by young guitarist Mike Maccariella. It was then further molded with the talents of bassist Craig Twining and myself, drummer/vocalist Ron Westphal. The young trio, fresh out of high school in the Toledo, Ohio area in the early 1980’s, then set out to devise lyrics that's all about when a hot band, playing their best on stage, makes that special connection with their audience. Like a religious experience, or something more?   Hence the title, ‘Rockers Rite’. So hit PLAY, crank it up and do it Rite!!
Song credits:

Riff- Mike Maccariella
Music- Mike Maccariella, Craig Twining, Ron Westphal
Lyrics- Mike Maccariella, Craig Twining, Ron Westphal
Guitars and guitar solo- Mike Maccariella
Bass, drums and vocals- Ron Westphal
All instruments recorded by Ron Westphal at The Mind Cabinet studio, in Sylvania and Avon Lake, Ohio.
Guitar solo recorded by Mike Maccariella.
Mixed and mastered by Ron Westphal at The Mind Cabinet studio, Avon Lake, Ohio.
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Rockers Rite

Back in the early '80's, my friends, guitarist Mike Maccariella and bassist Craig Twining along with myself, started the band Enforcer. We were all around 20 years old. Deadly Game was a reflection of the times. The Cold War. This song reveals our frustrations and fears at the time. The vocals on our tracks are by me, and of course the drumming too! This recording is of a rehearsal before a show we were supposed to do, opening for a friends band. That never happened, but I captured the energy we had leading up to the (non)show. It's pretty raw but we think it's pretty good! Look for more from Enforcer on Mike Maccariella's SoundCloud. And our Facebook page: Unofficial: Enforcer

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Break Free is a stripped down funky, bluesy tune with no fancy stuff goin' on. Well except maybe that one guy in there! Recorded in 2011 by WMD in 'The Mind Cabinet' in NW Ohio. It's about breaking free of the mental ball and chains that hold you back in life. Play it loud! Play it often! Hope you enjoy it!! WMD features Ed Dressel on Vocals, Rhythm Guitar and Keys, Terry Maxx on Bass and Guitar Solos and Ron Westphal on Drums and Recording/Mixing.

Break Free

Here's a tune penned by Chris Blattner. We recorded this in Toledo Ohio, at Substation 8 in the early '90's. It's got Chris on rhythm and lead guitar, and he's sharing vocals with Ed Dressel. Craig Twining handles the bass and I'm doing my John Bohnam imitation on drums. I remixed this from an old cassette but I think it's sounding pretty good! For all the factory workers out there!

Blues In A Factory

Hard driving rocker with a lot of dynamics. Verses have a creepy, sinister feel then the chorus' go full blast! A classic performance by Ed Dressel on vocals. Then Ed let's it rip on guitar and bass. Ron Westphal on drums and backing vocals. Recorded at the Mind Cabinet, Ron Westphal's project studio. Music and lyrics by Ed Dressel.

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Rockers Rite is a blues tinged hard rocking runaway freight train of a tune! It's all about when a hot band, playing their best on stage, makes that special connection with their audience. Honest! You know what I'm talkin' about! If you've never experienced that...well that's sad, I'm sorry. 
This is from a rehearsal tape that I recorded with Mike Maccariella on guitar, Craig Twining on bass and myself on drums and lead vocals back in the mid '80's at our downtown Toledo jam space. I love Mikes bluesy wah riff in the verse then the crushing chords during the chorus. That's classic! 
HIt PLAY, crank it up and do it right!!

Ed Dressel released an EP in 1991 entitled 'Edward E. Lynn'. We recorded it at Chris Zaharias studio, Mokk Studios in Toledo, Ohio. The song was mixed at Action City Studio in Texas, Ohio. 
On Tequila Highway, Ed sang, played bass, and guitar. I (Ron Westphal) did drums with my Roto tom set. I can still recall recording this in Chris's basement. 
The EP also included the songs, Precious Coming, Heal Caisson and Brave Angel. Chris Blattner played bass on Precious Coming.
Tequila Highway is pure Ed Dressel! Blast it out!!

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Ed Dressel released an EP in 1991 entitled 'Edward E. Lynn'. We recorded it at Chris Zaharias studio, Mokk Studios in Toledo, Ohio. The song was mixed at Action City Studio in Texas, Ohio. 
On Heal Caisson, Ed sang, played bass, guitar and keyboard. I (Ron Westphal) did drums with my Roto tom set. 
The EP also included the songs, Precious Coming, Tequila Highway and Brave Angel. Chris Blattner played bass on Precious Coming.

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Mainly a drummer but I sing, play some rhythm guitar and bass. I have a project studio called The Mind Cabinet. I mainly record and mix my own original songs as well as close musician friends of mine's material. I think of myself as a hack. Jack of all trades, master of none. I do believe though I'm involved with some pretty decent creative projects, as you can hear here! And there's plenty more on the way!

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