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Everything on this page was written, recorded, and performed by myself (unless otherwise noted) in my home studio, which is detailed on the Gear page. Any Flash or Winebox MP3s may be freely distributed for your enjoyment, as long as this site or page is credited or linked back. They may not be synchronized to other media, broadcast, or resold without my permission. All songs © Saltytunes Music, except where noted. Lyrics available here.
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Winebox reunites me with Shannon Lipps (formerly of Molly’s Crush, below). We had said that the next time we convened musically, we wanted to strip things down, simplify, and frankly … just play the kind of music we wanted to hear ourselves.
The result is a mix of our favorite tunes from the last 30-odd years, much of it singer-songwriter material—and all of it soulful—with classic/modern rock, torch songs, and some jangly stuff. It’s acoustic, after all. Shannon handles the vocals and percussion, and I’ll be on guitar, piano, and harmonies. Listen for us to rock some originals in the same musical vein as well, with backing band tracks recorded in my home studio for a fuller sound.
Visit our official Winebox page on Facebook for the show calendar, pics, videos, etc. And of course, please “like” us, so we can keep you in the loop about news and events. Meanwhile, here are some brand new demos to tide you over, plus a few promo shots. We’ll probably start off with some smaller shows and shared bills in late April or early May here in Kansas City, and we can’t wait to see everyone out there soon!
Barton Hollow (The Civil Wars)
In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel)
Shadowboxer (Fiona Apple)
Toasted (Last Call)
Stale Air
Here are some short music cues I’ve created over the past several years for multimedia productions (video/film/web). Because they’re meant to synchronize with on-screen events, the timing may seem odd in spots. Most of these were produced very quickly on little or no budget, and I performed all the instruments, except on the asterisked tracks, which feature Rod and Chad Caylor on drums and bass, respectively (I co-wrote, played guitar, and mixed).
Flashmob
Warmed and Bound
The Velvet Podcast
The Soul Consortium
Action!
Detached
Heroine
iiixxx
Shaggin Wagon
Jack’s Smirking Revenge
Checkered Flag *
Cut Off *
Start Your Engines *
“A Musical Tribute to the ’80s.” This was a truly professional regional act with some high-caliber musicianship. We covered everything from Billy Idol to Talking Heads with a surprisingly soulful edge and the requisite dose of camp. Known for our genre-defying medleys, we kept the asses shakin’ and the bar tab open. Co-stars: Dirk Manley (Ed Costin), Roxy Britannica (Shannon Lipps), and brothers Rocko Starr (Chad Caylor) and The Reverend (Rod Caylor). I played guitar and sang all the backups, and produced the demo.
Demo
Dirty Laundry © W B Music Corp
She’s a Beauty © Universal Music-MGB Songs
Don’t Dream It’s Over © Roundhead Music
Never © Strange Euphoria Music
Voices Carry © ‘Til Tunes Associates
Live Tracks
show opener (mexamix)
Your Love © Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Just Like Heaven © Universal Music-MGB Songs
At This Moment © Vera-Cruz Music Co
I Ran © Imagem London Ltd
medley (instrumental)
Flash is of course my nickname, but also the moniker I use for all my non-commissioned solo recordings. The fun stuff. Here are some selections from the archives, mostly recorded between 1999 and 2002, in an eclectic mix of genres.
On The Clock
The Devil Went Down to Georgia © 1979 Songs of Universal
The Sacred and the Profane
(Invocation) Killing the Muse
Wasted Years © 1986 Zomba Music Publishers, Ltd.
Words
Music Inside
Drop Dead Legs ©1983 Van Halen Music
Surfing With Joe
Hangnail
God Only Knows © Sea of Tunes
Pac Manic Tweek
the producer
Spawned from a short-lived group called Pipe, this reunited the Mr. Salty trinity, adding a second guitar and bluesy vocals. Four-chord modern rock with southern tendencies, spanning Pearl Jam to Collective Soul to The Black Crowes. Best known for “Here I Go,” an original tune that eventually got regional airplay, Furley was largely the house band at a Maryville, MO club called Molly’s. Other players: Jon Kluiter, Pat Redd, Darin Casey, and Austin Howell. Darin and Austin split time with Des Moines favorite The McKenzies, for whom I also created a music/live promo video.
Hey, it’s a better name than The Extreme Skid Halen Floyd Peppers, which summed up our influences at the time. My first gigging band came together from a series of internet postings, mutual friends, and some natural-selection jamming. The final gasp of pre-grunge metal, we covered GNR, Poison, Crüe, etc. for beer money, eventually recording a CD of original guilty pleasures called Life, Love, and Mediocrity (whose tracks I will not be sharing). Partners in crime: Tony Konecne, Jon Kluiter, and Darin Casey. Previous players included Nathan Carter and Chad Thompson.
