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Silent Radio's debut retrospective on the new MEGAWAVE label is a classic example of Ann Arbor's eclectic blend of rock, reggae, and roots. Evolving from a jam band assembled in the late 1970's, Silent Radio® first formed in 1982, played in the Ann Arbor and Detroit areas, and achieved its present form in 1984.

The band members' different musical influences are reflected in the unique styles of their original songs. Greg Kjolhede and Gail Baker are the two primary singer/songwriters. Greg Kjolhede is the conceptual architect and a lead vocalist of the band, also playing guitar and E-Bow. Greg's original music is a synthesis of the music he has been producing since early childhood, with a folk trio in the mid-1980's and a country-reggae group in the mid-1990's along the way. In recent years, Greg has also become involved in theater, everything from Shakespearean to dinner theater, which prepares him as a striking presence on stage. Gail Baker is a lead vocalist and plays guitar as well. She has won awards for her songwriting, having accumulated a discography of eight releases. She moved on to critical acclaim as a vocalist with styles ranging from jazz to rock to new wave. Gail has been trained as a recording engineer and producer and co-produced the Silent Radio® release.

Christopher "Kip" Godwin plays lead and rhythm guitars, both acoustic and electric. Kip has performed extensively with popular regional and local bands, receiving wide acclaim for his guitar work. In addition to the Silent Radio® project, he has participated in many studio projects, being considered a versatile, intelligent guitarist among his peers, and he has also been classically-trained as a percussionist. Ray Bailey plays bass and sings backup vocals, previously performing with many other Michigan bands. He also performs and records with three other local groups, Nuthin' Fancy, Fancy That, and Most Wanted, also on the MEGAWAVE label. Scott Williams plays drums and sings vocals. He is a classically-trained percussionist who has performed with noted symphony orchestras throughout Indiana and Michigan, but has a passion for rock'n'roll. Scott's enthusiasm for drumming has brought him to the front as a much-called-upon sideman for Detroit artists.

Having moved on to solo projects in 1988, Silent Radio® re-formed in 1994 for this studio project, Silent Radio® a 15-song retrospective. Since this project was released, Silent Radio® has continued to perform in various forms. For booking, please contact Silent Radio® at 213-843-4216.

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Silent Radio: The Maxi-Single contains four singles from Silent Radio's self-titled 15-song retrospective.

Silent Radio® is:	Greg Kjolhede	vocals, guitar, E-Bow
	Gail Baker	vocals, guitar, vocals
	Ray Bailey	electric bass, vocals
	Christopher "Kip" Godwin	acoustic and electric guitars, percussion
	Scott Williams	drums, percussion, synthesizer, vocals

Recorded at Megawave Studio One by Andro-Media Productions

Engineered by John Palmer

Produced by John Palmer and Gail Baker

Co-Produced by Silent Radio

Mastered by Jeffrey Campo at Soweto Productions

 

Photographs by John Palmer

Original Art by Rich Ahern

Graphic Design and Layout by Robert Anderson

1. Unheard Bird (3:42)

2. Cool & Hot (2:53)

3. Telephone Song (3:18)

4. Something Good (3:45)

5. Another Friday Night (3:51)

6. Journey Through Time (1:03)

7. Old Man Song (3:56)

8. Glimpses of the Goddess (4:40)

9. No Goodbye (3:34)

10. Nowhere To Hide When It's Raining Inside (3:49)

11. Zimba's Dream (3:43)

12. Don't Come 'Round (3:39)

13. Winter Song (3:39)

14. Runnin' On Automatic (3:25)

15. Sagittarius (The Archer) (3:13)

Also Available on Cassette (MEGW 0054)

1. Unheard Bird

Written by Greg Kjolhede, Ray Bailey & Christopher Godwin (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Greg Kjolhede	vocals, guitar
	Gail Baker	lead & rhythm guitars, vocals
	Ray Bailey	electric bass, vocals
	Christopher Godwin	guitar
	Scott Williams	drums

 

2. Cool & Hot

Written by Gail Baker (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Gail Baker	vocals, guitar
	Ray Bailey	electric bass
	Christopher Godwin	lead & rhythm guitars
	Greg Kjolhede	guitar
	Scott Williams	drums

 

3. Telephone Song

Written by Greg Kjolhede, Ray Bailey & Christopher Godwin (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Greg Kjolhede	vocals, lead & rhythm guitars
	Ray Bailey	electric bass, vocals
	Gail Baker	percussion, vocals
	Christopher Godwin	guitar, percussion
	Scott Williams	drums

 

4. Something Good

Written by Gail Baker (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Gail Baker	vocals, guitar
	Scott Williams	drums, vocals
	Ray Bailey	electric bass
	Christopher Godwin	lead & rhythm guitars
	Greg Kjolhede	guitar

 

5. Another Friday Night

Written by Gail Baker (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Gail Baker	vocals, guitar
	Ray Bailey	electric bass
	Christopher Godwin	lead & rhythm guitars
	Greg Kjolhede	guitar
	Scott Williams	drums

 

6. Journey Through Time

Written by Scott Williams (ASCAP)

Published by Spacewave Music Publishing

Performed by:	Scott Williams	synthesizer, marimba, tympano, bells
	Christopher Godwin	gong

 

7. Old Man Song

Written by Greg Kjolhede, Ray Bailey & Christopher Godwin (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Greg Kjolhede	vocals, lead & rhythm guitars
	Ray Bailey	electric bass, vocals
	Gail Baker	lead & rhythm guitars, vocals
	Christopher Godwin	lead & rhythm guitars
	Scott Williams	drums

 

8. Glimpses of the Goddess

Written by Greg Kjolhede, Ray Bailey & Christopher Godwin (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Greg Kjolhede	vocals, E-Bow, guitar
	Gail Baker	rhythm guitar, vocals
	Scott Williams	drums, percussion, vocals
	Ray Bailey	electric bass
	Christopher Godwin	lead & rhythm guitars

 

9. No Goodbye

Written by Gail Baker (ASCAP) & James Cloyd (BMI)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing (ASCAP) and Dogstreet Road Music Publishing (BMI)

Performed by:	Gail Baker	vocals, guitar
	Ray Bailey	electric bass, vocals
	Greg Kjolhede	lead & rhythm guitars, vocals
	Scott Williams	drums, vocals
	Christopher Godwin	lead & rhythm guitars

 

10. Nowhere To Hide When It's Raining Inside

Written by Greg Kjolhede, Ray Bailey & Christopher Godwin (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Greg Kjolhede	vocals, lead & rhythm guitars
	Ray Bailey	electric bass, vocals
	Gail Baker	lead & rhythm guitars, vocals
	Christopher Godwin	lead & rhythm guitars
	Scott Williams	drums

 

11. Zimba's Dream

Written by Greg Kjolhede, Ray Bailey & Christopher Godwin (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Scott Williams	vocals, drums
	Gail Baker	guitar, vocals
	Ray Bailey	electric bass
	Christopher Godwin	lead & rhythm guitars
	Greg Kjolhede	E-Bow, guitar

 

12. Don't Come 'Round

Written by Gail Baker (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Gail Baker	vocals, guitar
	Scott Williams	vocals, drums
	Ray Bailey	electric bass
	Christopher Godwin	lead & rhythm guitars
	Greg Kjolhede	guitar

 

13. Winter Song

Written by Greg Kjolhede, Ray Bailey & Christopher Godwin (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Greg Kjolhede	vocals, E-Bow, guitar
	Gail Baker	guitar, vocals
	Ray Bailey	electric bass, vocals
	Christopher Godwin	acoustic & electric guitars
	Scott Williams	drums

 

14. Runnin' On Automatic

Written by Gail Baker (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Gail Baker	vocals, guitar
	Scott Williams	drums, vocals
	Ray Bailey	electric bass
	Christopher Godwin	lead & rhythm guitars
	Greg Kjolhede	guitar

 

15. Sagittarius (The Archer)

Written by Gail Baker (ASCAP)

Published by Elkridge Music Publishing

Performed by:	Gail Baker	vocals, guitar
	Greg Kjolhede	electric bass, vocals
	Ray Bailey	electric bass
	Christopher Godwin	lead & rhythm guitars
	Scott Williams	drums

 

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