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Once known as The Reverend Rat, Mike has been making music for longer than he cares to admit. Mike writes and records virtually all the songs on Topaz Stars, as well as his earlier albums, Sunshine and Imbolc and Ice.
Having followed one Pagan path or another for over 20 years, he now describes himself as an "organic mage" with some degree of study in systems from shamanism to ceremonial magick. In addition to making music, Mike is a talented woodworker specializing in Pagan ritual tools. |
| Amber
was born with a love of music, and found her passions for percussion at
the age of ten, when she saw her first live musical performance. There
was so much movement, so much excitement going on behind that drum kit
... and she was in an instant, hooked. When she's not driving the neighbors to insanity with the banging and crashing of rehearsing for her newest musical adventure with Featherscale, she is playing with her son and generally enjoying motherhood! Likes : Sunny days, Dogs, Eating healthy foods and water Dislikes : Really cold days Good at : Writing somewhat trashy romance short stories Needs to work on : Sleeping more Musical Influences : Dave Matthews Band, The Cars, Rustic Overtones, Guster, anything and everything Jazz |
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A
longtime vereran of the NH music scene, Rob has played with dozens of
bands. His credentials include gigs, session work, and touring with the Committments, the Makem Brothers, and Mark Wood of Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Having released original material with albums from Nine Shades of White and The 202 Band among others, Rob released his solo album Dust Covered Man, in 2005. Rob spends his days giving guitar lessons to the next generation of future rock stars. |
| Mike's
brother-in-law and longtime friend, Carl is an expert drummer with a
masters degree in music and formal training in styles ranging from
classical and jazz to modern art rock like Rush and Yes.
Carl's true love is the hand drumming of West Africa. He has studied under some of the world's master drummers and teaches a style known as Melenke at his studio, where he also gives group and private lessons. Carl also plays with his band Fote, a hand drumming ensemble known for performing traditional songs of West Africa- primarily Guinea, Mali, and the Ivory Coast. He also likes Guinness and squids. |
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