Artist description A long time ago in a galaxy just like this one there was a group that did things a little bit differently than the other 6 night a week bar bands plying their trade in the Motor City back in the late '70's. Ah yes. It was the days before the dreaded karoake bars and the vile and pernicious DJs put all the players on 9 to 5 schedules instead of the 9 to 2's (AM) they had grown so accustomed to. A time when a musician didn't need a "day gig" to survive. Air Condo was a breed apart from the other groups playing the Detroit circuit. Disco hits were the cover tune flavors of the day and the band was even tagged with the unofficial title of #1 Disco Band in Town. They were not amused. So, the Disco Inferno's and the Boogie Oogie Oogie's were on the list but the band made sure that the version they played was the antithesis of what might be considered a faithful rendition. Whether changing lyrics or extending the songs to ridiculous lengths so the soloists could indulge themselves, the songs were punished severely and deservedly so. And if that wasn't enough to separate them from the pack, the band regularly pulled off a feat few others would attempt. They played originals. Lots of them. And the fans came and listened and the bar owners growled and scowled but in the end, acquiesced. After all, the paying customers were in the house and the registers were ringing. Now you can relive with us the glory days of Detroit's best late '70's band that never hit the big time. Luckily for all, some of their best work - both live and studio recordings - has survived and is now presented to you. Download a song or two but don't hesitate to buy the DAM CDs if you like what you've heard. All 17 songs are winners. No computers were harmed, or utilized for that matter, while creating this music. This was a real band playing great music together. There's something really right with that picture don't you think?

Music Style Jazz, Funk, Pop, Rock

Musical Influences From the Allman Brothers to Frank Zappa

Similar Artists Brecker Brothers, Crusaders, Allman Brothers, Steely Dan, Frank Zappa, Chicago (early), Average White Band, Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, the Yes

Group Members Pictured above clockwise from bottom right: Wayne Wayne - tenor, alto and soprano sax, flutes; Jeff Cowden - keyboards, background vocals; Kevin Wetzel - guitar, vocals; Paul Laginess - bass, vocals; Max Kolomitz - drums, vocals; Bugs Beddow - trombone, flute; Paul Kingery - guitar, vocals. Not pictured: Glenn Preston - sound engineering, road manager. Other key members: Scott Carlson and Poncho Turner, keyboard/vocalists who were with the band for stints of about a year.

Albums Those Were the Nights & From the Vaults and Points Beyond

Press Reviews From Listen.com: "Juicy, full-bodied funk for folks who reflect fondly on the days when gigantic perms and bushy mustaches were sexy. Swinging guitar riffs and cool keyboard chords support lavish saxophone/brass harmonies and jazzy group vocals."

Location Allen Park, MI - USA

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