Album Notes

Brian Kaplan Band: With a recent series of high profile performances, including B.B. King's 80th Birthday Celebration and a standout set for the Rock2Rebuild Tsunami Benefit, the Brian Kaplan Band is finding favor as one of Albany's most promising original bands. Mixing Kaplan's affability and resonant tenor with a potent danceability, BKB is that rare darling of both modern rock/AC radio audiences and the jam band-prone tape-trading community. Members: Brian Kaplan (Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar, Trombone) - 2004 Best Singer/Songwriter (Times Union's "Best of the Capital Region") - Vocalist/guitarist/trombonist -- Conehead Buddha - Appeared with Blink 182, Guster, Widespread Panic, Blues Traveler, Ben Harper, Jimmy Cliff, Rusted Root & Jerry Garcia Band among others. - Performed with Antigone Rising, Moe., Jupiter Sunrise & Leftover Salmon. Chris Fisher (Drums, Vocals) - Founder of Conehead Buddha - Co-producer of BKB's "Resurface" (2003) and "All My Best Days" (2008) Pete Rocco (Keyboards) - Founder of Funk Squad Colin Almquist (Bass) - Member of Lynch - Co-founder of Voodelic Erin Kaplan (Vocals, Percussion, Guitar) - Featured Artist on Fox 23 Big Break & Capital News 9 Print - Featured Artist in Albany Times Union, Metroland, The Independent, State of Mind, Revolving Door, Kingston Daily Freeman, New Paltz Oracle, numerous college newspapers. Web - Featured Artist on Jambands.com, Rkstar.com, BUMrock.com, Jambase.com, Albanystage.com, Crumbs.net, Nycapmusic.com, Livemusicbeth.com Reviews: "Considerable skills and talent- a first-rate local band." - Greg Haymes, Albany Times Union "One of the most promising and varied bands currently on the Albany scene--1&8260;2 revealing lyrics and vivid musicianship." - Matt Shapiro, Freelance Music Journal "Extraordinary." - Eric Willens, WDST, 100.1 FM