The Chromatics are:
Spike Morelli – vocals and percussion
Michael Kleid – vocals, saxophone and keyboards
Larry Flaharty – vocals and guitar
Doug Hodges – bass
Tony Hartt – drums
Produced by original member Michael Bayouth, this was the definitive video that showed all of what the band could do…
Part One
Part Two
Arranged by Steve Feller – Keyboards and vocals
Jay Kessler – vocals
Spike Morelli – vocals
Michael Kleid – saxophone
Arnold Mitchem – bass
Jack Turchin – drums
Larry Spatz – guitar
Here’s some more legacy video from 1995 when FM Station was rocking North Hollywood. I participated in this project while I was still playing for Lil’ Elmo and the Cosmos. Steve is on the left, with Lou Ozonko on bass, Jay Roewe on keyboards, Mickey Walker on drums, and yours truly.
Just discovered video! Never released! Never viewed!
Live from the Railhead in Boulder Station, Las Vegas!
On any other night this would have been another sterling rendition of Harlem Nocturne by Michael Kleid. As we are in the midst of it, here comes Spike out of the wings in an apron, cigarette dangling, with a feather duster. It’s hard to see because of the quality of the video, but hang with it. When he turns around, he’s got nothing but boxers on…
I received an email from Michael Bayouth asking if I could contribute some guitar tracks to a song for his upcoming movie release, Sam Hell, and of course I said “absolutely!”
Brian Blake was producing, and provided me with a Marshall half stack to plug into for the session. I did a few tracks in the room with the amp and headphones, but it seemed like things really got going when I stretched the cord into the control room to let Brian direct me.
It’s easy to fall into habits as a guitarist. You build a safe vocabulary and kinda stay there. So it’s a different type of experience when you let someone direct you into areas or feels that you otherwise might not explore.
Brian has a great head for producing and had me do a boatload of tracks. Mike sat in the booth and had his input as well. It’s going to be fun to hear the final mix – to see what made the cut so to speak.
The tune is called Another Day and will play over the closing credits.
In keeping with the holiday festivities, Michael Kleid hosted a Karaoke party at his personal lounge for his friends and neighbors the day after Thanksgiving. We had a blast jamming, playing music, coaching sing alongs, and hanging out together. Thank you Mike and Tracy!!
Michael and I spent many years onstage together in Lil Elmo and it is always a treat to spend time with him! We dusted off some of the old routines and shared a few memories.
Kevin made numerous trips to the microphone – nice voice!
If you happen to be in Las Vegas anytime soon, make sure you swing by Kahunaville in Treasure Island to catch Michael’s show. He’s always a fun time!
Another Collins Block Party! When we were kids and playing in a band we’d get the cops called on us for less than this! Lots of fun, friends, food, kids… it was a blast.
Chris, Craig Robbins and I played in bands when we were teenagers. Add my buddy Lou Ozonko, who I’ve been playing with for over thirty years. The Muddflaps gluing things together, along with guest vocalists Gretchen Bonaduce and Suzanne Collins.
Besides us old guys, the School of Rock brought in some players as well. The kids are definitely all right.
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