Duo, Trio, full band
The band and I are thrilled to be putting together mini versions of Torch! ~ now we are available for work as a duo (vocals/acoustic guitar and bass, or keyboards/backup vocals and vocals/acoustic guitar), a trio (vocals/guitar, add'l guitar or bass, keyboards/backup vocals)or the full band. We'll be doing a children's show in the near future and are excited to put together a program especially for kids! Not our usual rock performance, but guaranteed to be a crazy fun sing-along. Let us know if you need music for a child's birthday or special event. We'll bring the party music! Please email thefirstgriffin at gmail.com for more information.
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Torch! Gig - March 17, 2012
Aaaallllrrigghht, we have a new bass player stepping in today to give it a go with my band, Torch!. We have a gig coming up on March 17 in Oakland, CA (waiting to confirm time). It's a private fundraising event, featuring four other bands, as well. If you'd like to go, shoot me an email and we'll get you in! Come join us as we party for a good cause (Planned Parenthood). Email thefirstgriffin at gmail.com.
Battle of the Dad Bands! October 8, 2011
Before Torch became Torch, most of us played in a casual fun group we called The Crazy Neighbors. Three of the members live next store to each other and all are fun-loving, crazy musicians. The line-up is: Charles Hurt on drums, Barbie Wong on keys and vocals, Roy Bradford on bass, Mike Tong on guitar and me on vocals and shakers.
October 8th we'll be battling it out with other local dad bands (bands with at least one dad in them) at the Play to Find a Cure Battle of the Dad Bands event, taking place:
Saturday October 8, 2011
1 PM to 5 pm
The Harbor Bay Club
200 Packet Landing Road
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 521-5414
Map
Not sure what time we'll be playing, but will post it as soon as I know.
Come out and cheer us on, cast your vote and help us win! Supposedly there is a very kewl prize, PLUS all proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Thanks to the Harbor Bay Club in Alameda on Bay Farm for sponsoring and hosting this event.
October 8th we'll be battling it out with other local dad bands (bands with at least one dad in them) at the Play to Find a Cure Battle of the Dad Bands event, taking place:
Saturday October 8, 2011
1 PM to 5 pm
The Harbor Bay Club
200 Packet Landing Road
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 521-5414
Map
Not sure what time we'll be playing, but will post it as soon as I know.
Come out and cheer us on, cast your vote and help us win! Supposedly there is a very kewl prize, PLUS all proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Thanks to the Harbor Bay Club in Alameda on Bay Farm for sponsoring and hosting this event.
Webcast Cancelled - But New Videos Coming Soon!
Unfortunately, we had to cancel our webcast this Wednesday. But watch for new video on the website, coming soon!
Live Webcast August 31 at 11:30 PM PST
Torch will be performing a live webcast on Wednesday night, August 31, 2011 at 11:30 pm PST. Join us online! We'll be broadcasting from Emeryville, CA at the Expression College for Digital Arts. More details to follow.
Introducing: Torch!
Yessuh! At last, a band of my own for hire. We are ... Torch. Featuring Mike Tong on guitar, Michael Tornatore on drums, Roy Bradford on Bass and sittin' in on the keys and vocals, Ms. Barbie Wong. And me, of course, vocals, guitar, percussion.
Our main focus is classic and country rock, but we all have eclectic tastes and will build a set list to suit your needs. Available for parties, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, special events.
Available as solo, duo, or full band.
Hire us today for your next event!
Our main focus is classic and country rock, but we all have eclectic tastes and will build a set list to suit your needs. Available for parties, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, special events.
Available as solo, duo, or full band.
Hire us today for your next event!
New Recording: Listen Now
Tuesday night I had a great time recording at Expression College for Digital Arts in Emeryville. It's a special school that includes a Recording Engineer track and they need "talent" for the recording classes. Every once in awhile they need a solo musician or duo, so in I went to record my first new song in years.
It was a great laid-back re-entry into recording. I'd missed it so much! I love everything about the recording studio and being free to sing and create. Both students and teacher were very patient and supportive and even liked the song :) And I'm pretty pleased with the result, as raw and unfinished as it is. Good job, guys!
You can take a listen to the new song here.
A shout out and thanks to Jafar for always doing a great job of coordinating recording sessions at the school. For information about the Expression College for Digital Arts, check out their website at www.expression.edu.
It was a great laid-back re-entry into recording. I'd missed it so much! I love everything about the recording studio and being free to sing and create. Both students and teacher were very patient and supportive and even liked the song :) And I'm pretty pleased with the result, as raw and unfinished as it is. Good job, guys!
You can take a listen to the new song here.
A shout out and thanks to Jafar for always doing a great job of coordinating recording sessions at the school. For information about the Expression College for Digital Arts, check out their website at www.expression.edu.
The Dark Horse Sessions - Back in Stock
The first printing of The Dark Horse Sessions CD sold out quickly. My apologies for the long delay, but at last the CD is back in stock! Available directly through me at upcoming gigs, or online at cdbaby.com (available in two weeks online).
Dawn of the Night Flyers also is available online at cdbaby.com and at gigs. Please note, though, that once the last of the original 1,000 CDs is sold, more than likely it will not be reissued. Instead, a "Best of" CD will take its place, containing the best songs from both Dawn of the Night Flyers and The Dark Horse Sessions, as well as the bonus track found on The Dark Horse Sessions: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Though we followed Gordon Lightfoot's original version closely, Kevin Harris once again worked his magic in performance, production and engineering. The end result is a shimmering, passionate musical landscape. The song also will be available as a single again soon.
Dawn of the Night Flyers also is available online at cdbaby.com and at gigs. Please note, though, that once the last of the original 1,000 CDs is sold, more than likely it will not be reissued. Instead, a "Best of" CD will take its place, containing the best songs from both Dawn of the Night Flyers and The Dark Horse Sessions, as well as the bonus track found on The Dark Horse Sessions: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Though we followed Gordon Lightfoot's original version closely, Kevin Harris once again worked his magic in performance, production and engineering. The end result is a shimmering, passionate musical landscape. The song also will be available as a single again soon.