Tres Virgos Studio,

"Lightyear" aka Tres Virgos House Band-L-R Ted Straton, Mark Karan, John Condon,Bill Schlais, Julie Straton, David Nowlin

 John Cross Frequently worked the sessions making a great co-guitarist to Mark Karan. Their harmony lead lines were always sweet.

Billy Bop and The Girls (L-R) Leanne, Jennifer, Julie at John Altman Studio in San Francisco

Teddy "Theodelius" Straton Music Director for all of David Rankin's sessions, and later my right hand man. Great Hammond player from Atlanta, GA

David Nowlin, Bassist, Singer, all around player.

Bill Schlais- what a Saxman and always added huge energy to any session or gig.

A day at the Oakland A's Game with the band, Partner Allen Ricefar left

Rob, Dave, "Big Al" Allen Rice at Nick's Cove West Marin

David Rankin was my most recorded artist. He used great musicians, paid them well, and encouraged each to perform their parts to the best of their ability. Altogether, I recorded about 3 dozen songs for Dave in 6 different studios. Each of the players became a good friend to me. John Cross and I had been in High School together at Redwood Hi in Larkspur. Julie became my Secretary at TVS San Rafael, Teddy my co-producer in my post TVS life. Mark had been in a great band called Secrets, and is now with Bob Weir and Rat Dog. John Condon was a superb drummer with a great kit (Ed Michaels also played many session dates and was a rock). Michael White originally played Bass, but was called away by the New Riders of the Purple Sage to tour. David Nowlin filled in after Michaels departure.  Bill Schlais brought to every session. Great energy, Great player.