Album Notes

Classic Rock hits from the late 60's & early 70's!

11 of the hottest songs from rock's glory days.

Guitar-focused tunes with melodic solos reminiscent of Eric Clapton.

Sublime guitar tone!

Beautifully arranged vocal harmonies and lead vocal performances, rich in character and sweet in timbre.

The feel and spirit of the original songs with a fresh and exciting perspective.

Excellent recording quality with top-notch mixing.


The Pyramid Band Story...

Ellie and I met in Ashland, Oregon in 1977. We got together in a tiny cabin in the hills of Ashland one night with a bottle of wine and a couple of acoustic guitars and our lives were changed forever.

We began performing together in local restaurants and nightclubs, and soon found ourselves providing music for weddings and parties as well. The magic of our music soon caught the attention of several of the 'hot' local musicians who would often bring their instruments and sit in on our performances.

It wasn't long before we began appearing at the local nightclubs as a four or five-piece band. And--although we enjoyed the support of bass, drums, guitars and mandolins--we clung to our roots in folk music. Inspiration and material came from a wide range of artists.

In 1980 Ellie and I got married!

Over the years we each found success in separate bands, honing our skills and gathering experience. In 1990 we re-established ourselves as a duo, assuming the name 'Pyramid' and performing the songs that had really moved us when they first came out. We shifted from the folk style to more rock and blues.

Our life and our musical careers continue to bring us joy and satisfaction as we share our music with others. This is a collection of songs that are special to us. The performances are our tribute to the songwriters and the artists who have inspired us.

The title for this CD was inspired by a novel, Slaughterhouse 5, by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. In this book, Billy Pilgrim is caught in a 'chronosynclastic infundibulum' and becomes 'Unstuck in Time.' Hopefully the music on this CD will become 'Unstuck in Time' too!

--Steve Read, September 2003


It's important for us to recognize a few musicians whose songwriting, guitar playing, musicianship, and lives continue to inspire us to improve ourselves both musically and personally!

The Beatles--who changed the world and changed our lives with their music;
Jackson Browne--songwriter extraordinaire; Bonnie Raitt--for her soulful voice and totally amazing slide guitar work; George Harrison--amazing songwriter/guitarist, and a humble man who was a giant with a clear view over the crowd; Nathan East-consummate musician, amazing bassist, very humble, and maybe the nicest man we have ever met.

Eric Clapton is our all time favorite guitarist, songwriter and performer. If you have never seen Eric in concert, I urge you not to miss him the next time he comes around. His recorded music captures only a small fraction of the magic of his live performances.