Peter Sando Live Performances
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West
Milford NJ Farmers Market
Presbyterian Church at 1452 Union Valley Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480
3-5 pm
6/12/24, 9/4/24 , and 9/25/24
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Saturday, January 20th, 2024
Music
For Humanity
at Noble Coffee Roasters
3020 Rt 207
Campbell
Hall NY
7:30
pm
2024 Record Store Day relissue of the original Gandalf LP
from Jackpot Records
Cut From The Original Analog Master Tapes
By Kevin Gray
Includes Liner Notes & Photos by Peter Sando
All Analog Process (AAA)
High Quality Vinyl Release
Format: Lemon/Grass Color Vinyl LP
Release Date: April 20, 2024
Catalog Number: JPR109
UPC: 843563159224
LP Suggested List: $29.99
If youre as obsessed with unfairly unheralded bands as we are,
bringing out a proper, well-deserved official re-release to change that
course is always an honor. Case in point, Jackpot Records proudly
announce GANDALFs 1969 self-titled release as one of our proudest
moments. Working alongside band member Peter Sando from the
original master tapes, it is time for the rest of the uninitiated to catch
up with this beautifully crafted haunting psych-pop record (fans of THE
LEFT BANKE, KALEIDOSCOPE, THE MILLENNIUM, and THE ZOMBIES,
take note!).
Recorded at Century Sound in Manhattan with Grammy-winning
producer Brooks Arthur (who engineered Neil Diamonds Sweet
Caroline and Van Morrisons Brown Eyed Girl), the production of the
album was created on the spot in the studio with arrangements being
thrown about and the incredibly haunted vocals being recorded directly
from the bands PA using a Binson Echorec to make this innovative
sound (Pink Floyd later used the same echo unit to great effect). Add
to that sitars, vibes, B3 organs, harpsichord, minor tragic guitar chords,
and bass drones aplenty, and youve got the recipe for an album that
bears listening to with eyes closed, music cranked, mind open.
So get in on the beauty of this record, and as Sando says on the liner
notes: Put the needle in the groove, sit back, and take the trip with
GANDALF. Enough said.
AVAILABLE NOW!
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Back by popular demand, A 21st century GANDALF album in the spirit of the legendary 1969 original. Produced by original GANDALF singer-guitarist, Peter Sando, it will feature songs by Tim Hardin, Fred Neil, Garry Bonner & Alan Gordon, Jack McMahon and Bob Jenkins, plus 6 new Sando originals. The LP will come in Orange/Gold vinyl and the accompanying CD will include two bonus tracks. Included: Tears Of Ages This song appeared as a live version on Gandalf 2, recorded in the last days of the bands existence. Sando has added a 3rd verse and produced a proper studio recording that serves as the title track. Misty Roses On A Stone (Tribute to Tim Hardin) Peter
explains A few years back, while visiting my friend
and co-writer Jack McMahon in Oregon, we paid our
respects at Tim's resting place. Jack picked some
fresh roses from his garden and I threw my Martin
00-18 in the backseat. We then set off for Twin Oaks
cemetery and sang some tunes along the way. It was a
somber and moving experience, and we later wrote
this song based on that visit. Bonus #2 Youre Free (a/k/a Dont Get Surrounded By Everyday Things) This track was intended to be a followup
to the Barracudas The Dance At St. Francis in
1969, but was shelved due to production issues. Now,
this lost Bonner & Gordon gem has been lovingly
recreated by Peter from an acetate preserved in his
library. Jack Nitzsches stunning arrangement,
coupled with Sandos spot-on vocal, serve up a
colorful pop masterpiece in the spirit of the
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Past solo appearances:
Vreeland
Store, West Milford, NJ
Helsinki Hudson, Hudson, NY
John
St. Jam, Saugerties,
NY
American
Glory, Hudson, NY
Music
Millennium, Portland, OR
Noble Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall NY
Bodle's Opera House - Chester, NY
Sutter's Mill - Suffern, NY
Cafe Cafe - Butler, NJ
Desmond's - NYC
Highline Ballroom - NYC
Garden Cafe - New Milford, NJ
Warwick Valley Winery - Warwick, NY
Crimson
Sparrow - Hudson, NY
Guest Appearance at
Joe Marra's Birthday Party
July 16, 7 pm
The Bitter End
147 Bleeker Street
New York, NY 10012
Live Radio
Broadcast
May 10th, 2016
9-Midnight
Irene Trudel Show
February, 2013
AFRAID OF THE DARK CD reviewed in Shindig #31
Thank you, Gray Newell!
June, 2012
Cool Norwegian Band ULVER
performs
"Can You Travel In The Dark Alone,"
Peter's critically acclaimed song from the Gandalf LP
on their new CD, Childhood's End
JULY 2012
GANDALF listed as on of the "50 psych bands you need to
hear" in
SHINDIG MAGAZINE #28
and an awesome in depth article on the cover art by Dan Abbott
Thank you!
July,
2012
Peter Sando interview in It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine
May, 2011- Peter Live on
The Magic Stranger Show on WGXC: HANDS-ON RADIO, the new community radio station for Greene and Columbia counties, NY
Two
special events at
Music Millenium
Portland, OR
Special
"in-store" GANDALF performance
Original members, Peter Sando & Frank Hubach
performed songs from the 1969 Capitol LP
Halloween, 2010
Thank you to all who attended!
GANDALF alive and well... featured in the January, 2010 issue
of Record Collector Magazine!
Portland Connection:
Singer/Songwriter
Jack McMahon sings "JOHN BROWN"
(written by Peter Sando © Sandbag Music)
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CDs from one of Portland's
finest songwriters-
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"I TOE THE LINE"
Jack McMahon now available at |
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"THE MAN THAT LOVE FORGOT"
Jack McMahon includes Peter's "John Brown"! available now! |
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3/15/06: Peter Sando interviewed on Psych music in recent issue of The Portland Mercury
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for hosting Peter's live performance and interview on
(a weekly dose of psychedelia, airing on WNYU-FM in New York,nd worldwide, live on the Internet)
PSYCHATRONE RHONEDAKK - DISTURBS THE AIR
Recent
MOJO Psychedelic Limited Edition
GANDALF included in:
"Missing
in Action,
25 great albums overshadowed by the Sgt.
and his band of lonely hearts"
The Rahgoos are back!!
Do the Rahgoo on Garage Beat '66- Vol. 4
"an exhilarating manic two-minute blast of
chaos"- Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Now Available at SUNDAZED
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These "Boots" are made for walkin'! Gandalf Picture Disc LP and Blue Vinyl version |
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Remastered by Bob Irwin 8 Page Booklet with new photos and liner notes by Mike Stax SOLD OUT |
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Thanks for the hospitality!! |
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L. to R.- Tim
Livingston, Stephanie Kennedy,
Joe Delia (Bruthers), Bob Irwin, Peter Sando |
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L. to R.- Joe,
Peter & Bob at Sundazed Studios
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"... for specialty music, you need labels with taste and integrity. You
can't go wrong with any of these.
Sundazed: A fantastic selection of surf, soul and—its specialty—1960s
garage rock and psych pop."
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GANDALF
in Ugly Things
Magazine,
Issue #19 SOLD OUT
"From Sauce to Sorcery"
An in-depth interview and overview of Peter Sando
and the history of the Gandalf LP on Capitol Records
(RIP) Dennis Ferrante
1999
Grammy Winner
Best Historical Album
The Duke Ellington Centennial Edition
The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (1927 -1973)
Orrin Keepnews & Steven Lasker, compilation producers;
Paul Brizzi, Dennis Ferrante & Steven Lasker,
mastering engineers (Duke Ellington)
[RCA Victor/BMG Classics]
.....and
Thanks again Dennis
for making "CREATURES OF HABIT" Super Sonic!
Three songs co-written by Peter
Sando and Joe Delia
are heard in the Trimark film, "TIME SERVED"
starring Catherine Oxenberg, Louise Fletcher and Jeff Fahey
Check your local cable listings
- Soul Deep (Vocal: Peter Sando)
- Waiting For Love (Vocal: Carla Scott)
- Blue Room (Vocal: Carla Scott)
IN MEMORIAM
Dave Bauer
1950-2007
We have received sad news of the passing of Dave Bauer in 2007 at the age of 57. Dave replaced Bryan Post in the Rahgoos when Bryan was put on active duty in the Navy during the Viet Nam war. Bryan was about as good a drummer that a Rock and Roll band could have and we never thought we could replace him. Davy was a Jazz musician, and a good one. His influences were diverse, from Buddy Rich to Mitch Mitchell and studying under Bernard "Pretty" Purdy. After hurried rehearsal with Bryan as his mentor, Dave came through with flying clors. Dave's drumming on the Gandalf LP is an prime example of 60's creativity, and deserves the critical acclaim that it has achieved. After Gandalf, Dave went on to play with Albert King (appearing at the Filmore East) and various New York groups. He will be missed by all friends of GANDALF.
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Alan Gordon
1944-2008
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Alan Gordon, and I treasure the many special memories. From the Night Owl Café to the uptown studios, I was privileged to cross musical paths with the man.
Working with Alan was so much fun, his imagination constantly flowing, bursting with new melodies and ideas. There was never a feeling of pressure, as he always evoked a steady stream of his own brand of hilarity that kept everyone in his presence laughing ‘til we cried. He was blessed with an awesome creative energy that filled the room. I can see him now, when he and Garry would present a new song- slapping, clapping and tapping his feet in rhythm, singing the hooky harmonies and horn parts that would eventually endow a hit record. It was amazing.
I’ll always be grateful for his friendship, inspiration, and encouragement. There are so many songs of love and laughter that he leaves us with…but at this moment I recall the more obscure and reflective ones; Amazing Air, The Cat in The Window, Whatever Happened To Happy?… Alan, I’m singing along…
Peter Sando- November 30, 2008
If you have comments or suggestions, email me at peter@petersando.com
