Artist description Sacramento is a great place. Jazz, punk, orchestral, country, industrial - it's all here, but I've been working on something that really doesn't fit in a typical musical category. The picture might best describe the inspiration, depicting a mellowed-out me standing behind my keyboards in a toasty, warm garage which was converted into a practice studio with major help from my friends/bandmates. There was always cool art to stare at and trip, not to mention seashells glued to the walls! Many challenging tunes were played here, and great times were had by all, usually after enjoying a few Pale Ales. Freedom meets form - this was my musical goal. Eclectic, stubborn, wandering, exploring, speculative: me. Representative of shared thought - my kind of music. After seemingly aeons of listening to Yes and Genesis, new, previously unknown melodies would wander in and out of my mind, as if they were seeking me, pestering me. At times I'd record these ideas, but really I wasn't sure where the style of this music would lead me. The Voyages into the Unknown Synthland were journeys, worthwhile. The music I had discovered there was beginning to grow more to my liking. At the very least, led me here to Sacramento and way beyond!

Music Style Progressive Rock

Musical Influences Stream of consciousness order: Yes, Genesis, Warp 11, Dan Marshall, Allan Holdsworth, The Parents, Sting, Sun Ra, Urbie Green, Frank Rosolino, Oregon, Annie Lennox, USAF Airmen of Note, United Jazz & Rock Ensemble, Enya, Thomas Dolby, Holst, Rachmaninov and Saint-Saens. I always liked the old Superfriends Theme!

Similar Artists If Bill Bruford were to team up with Tony Banks and Allan Holdsworth, they'd put out songs exactly like these. But then again, they might not!

Artist History Frizzy-haired keyboardist for local Sacramento bands: Azure Circle, Lost Religion and 9th Wave. Frizzy-haired, slightly balding co-producer for Dan Marshall's "Nomad," John Hansen's "Infinite Mercy," and Lost Religion's live "Lost Religion" CDs. Worked as a short-haired freelance musician, music software and sound engineer. Seen many Star Trek reruns. Had a beard for a few years, never a goatee.

Group Members Dave Baxley, synthesizers. Marc Pieruccini, guest drummer.

Instruments Synthesizers

Albums Voyages Into the Unknown Synthland, Circle, Nomad, Infinite Mercy, USAF recordings, Full Blast!, Temple of the Times, Lost Religion.

Press Reviews "To Orion and Back," December 2, 2002: Virtuoso keyboardist, Dave Baxley takes you to new heights with his long awaited release "Voyages into the Unknown." Dave's timeless solos and genius order tone-shaping skills are showcased in an audio journey into the evermore. From beneath the sea, across the grim landscape and beyond the stars, "Voyages" transports it's listener to dimensions unknown. This CD must be taken in whole. I recommend playing it on a long drive. I personally refuse to refer to the album by its full name, "Voyages into the Unknown Synthland." Dave used this name against my personal recommendation and better judgment. I've always felt that "Voyages into the Unknown" better described the sensation of the album. Dave is stubborn. Nevertheless, I have been privy to a prerelease version for sometime now and it resides with my all-time favorite CDs. Dan Marshall (www.danmarshall.com)

Additional Info Futurewarrior@worldnet.att.net

Location Sacramento, CA - USA

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