Artist description Various keyboards, drums, melodica, electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar, clarinet, mellotron, percussion, voices with special guest David Newhouse: Saxophones, bass clarinet, flutes, all flute and horn arrangements

Music Style melodic, experimental progressive rock

Musical Influences Henry Cow, Frank Zappa, Bela Bartok, Burt Bacharach, Van Dyke Parks, Gentle Giant, Univers Zero, Brian Wilson, The Residents, The Muffins, Krzysztof Komeda, U-Totem

Artist History The Rascal Reporters were formed in Oak Park, Michigan in 1974. Their latest CD, "The Foul-Tempered Clavier," was released in May 2001. This CD is the 6th release from the band. Longtime fans call it their finest release since the classic "Happy Accidents," released in 1988.

Group Members Steve Gore and Steve Kretzmer, with guest, Dave Newhouse

Location Detroit, Michigan - USA

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