Sky Album Release

      The Sky album will be the sixth album of original work I've independently recorded, but with this one I hope to print it on vinyl, finally merging two deep passions in my life.  I'm currently in the studio finishing the tracks with expected release around August, 2019.

          I've written every lyric, and played every instrument...bass, guitar, percussion and keyboards, as I've done with previous releases. Granted at times friends sat in and filled in parts. JP and I have layered tracks and mixed these songs into an album I'm really proud of and I think you will be too. 
          I'm not sure how you found your way here to this crowdfunding...it could be my decades in the Central New York music scene, or maybe it was my radio show, The Wax Museum with Ronnie Dark. This summer the Wack Pack will be celebrating 10 years on the air, on what we call, 'The Home for Lost and Wayward Vinyl'.  So, it's only fitting that this album comes out for the anniversary.  https://www.facebook.com/WaxMuseumwithRonnieDark/ 
      So what are we funding?? No, not another guitar! 

Or keyboard, or organ--

      We are keeping the expenses down, way down...as the main goal is to bring the vinyl record to life.  The songs on the Sky album were all written in the period between 2010-2015 and I've been in the studio with JP from Dungeon Recording Studios for the last 6 months or so.

       All of the recording and mix should be done by May, 2019.  Here's a simple breakdown:
Keep in mind that all of the recording as well as The Wax Museum Radio Show with Ronnie Dark are self-funded. Your contributions will off-set the expenses I've already paid up. 
Printing the record- $2,500
Mastering- $400
Album cover/label artwork- $200
Shipping-$300 

As you can see, I've been recording original music for over two decades, these songs can be found on youtube.  The Sky album will be my second to last. After this release, I'll complete an album of Surf music and see where the road leads from there. 

      I've had the privilege to work with so many talented musicians, good friends and diverse groups ranging from original music bands like the Brethren and Darkroom to great cover bands that have keep audiences all over Central New York dancing and getting out, even on our famously snowy and bitter winter nights. Each band has been unique and I've grown from every experience.  These experiences began early, as I'm lucky that my greatest guitar influence is my own dad. We play together in a band called Dan Elliot and the Monterays, which happens to be the longest running band in Syracuse. 


     I recently spent some time  listening to my Dad working out his lead solo parts to my song "Redemption Song." His solo will be the icing on an already great cake in my honest opinion. My first recording demos were for my Father when I was 13 and it will be an honor to have him on this amazing project- Sky.       If you're reading this, I can't thank you enough for your faith in the music, the radio show and this amazing project.   Here are some songs from previous recordings that show a variety of styles.  Some Surf music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgO9eySn-2s That's How it Goes- from Songs From the Gray Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x55-viP_lc Birds- from the band the Brethren https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyzn6qE55Pg Kitty Bartender- from Irkville Road https://youtu.be/mEMcOz2wn3Q I knew it Would Rain- From Homeless, Hungry, Broke and Ugly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ4uOOLk69U We Tried Our Best- Songs from the Gray Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCDxmu2OYo8 Ronnie live-Devil Woman https://youtu.be/DNlu6aiqfos Ronnie live- Working Man https://youtu.be/062-zfOozEc