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Kingsmill Studios, Columbus, Ohio (1979)
Personnel: Greg Gerlach (saxophone & keyboard), Mark Boltin (trumpet & fleugelhorn), Greg Baldschun (drums), Rob Skillman, (guitar & vocals), Jim Surovec (bass & vocals), Gary Simpson (keyboards), Darrell Grosch (vocals), Jeff Hufnagle (trombone), Joe Schultz (saxophone), Greg Campbell (trumpet), Bob Lowe (recording engineer)
The recording of these six original songs marked the culmination of the Powerhouse sound. The composition of this music was a collaborative effort by all members of the band. It was a unique blend of rock and jazz influences.
Distant Dreams Download
Realm Beyond Download
Stories Download
Time of Wonder Download
Falling Leaves Download
Disco Lips Download
Cyberteknics Studio, Dayton, Ohio
Personnel: Vic Baxter (vocals), Doug Stull (drums), Jon Johnson (bass), Doug Coppess (guitar), Jack Hufnagle (guitar), Mark Boltin (trumpet), Greg Gerlach (saxophone), Phil Mehaffey (synthesizer & recording engineer). Additional trumpets on ending of Step Into My Life: Doug Campbell & Larry Lorton
These two original songs were made into a 45 record under the Pork label.
Step Into My Life Download
Chicken Lips Download
Cyberteknics Studio, Dayton, Ohio
Personnel: Vic Baxter (vocals), Doug Stull (drums), Jon Johnson (bass), Doug Coppess (guitar), Jack Hufnagle (guitar), Mark Boltin (trumpet), Greg Gerlach (saxophone), Phil Mehaffey (recording engineer).
Here are some good recordings made during Powerhouse’s rhythm and blues period.
You’re The Most Download
I Need Some Money Download
If Lovin’ You Is Wrong Download
Supernatural Thing Download
Fifth Floor Studios, Cincinnati, Ohio
Personnel: Keith Shields (guitar & vocals), Jack Hufnagle (guitar), Dean Whitehair (bass), Doug Stull (drums), Mark Boltin (trumpet), Greg Gerlach (saxophone)
We can thank Dean’s brother Dana for these nice recordings. Dana was an intern in Fifth Floor’s recording education program and we got the session for free.
Groovin’ the Night Away Download
Momma Download
Live Concert at Edison State College (1976)
Vic Baxter (vocals), Doug Stull (drums), Keith Shields (guitar), Mike Rentschler (bass), Jack Hufnagle (guitar), Mark Boltin (trumpet), Greg Gerlach (saxophone), Jack Cavanaugh (sat in on congas)
Chicken Lips Download
Inner Crisis Download
Africano Power Medley Download
Why Do I Wait? Download
Let’s Straighten it Out Download
Supernatural Thing Download