I got the chance to record with two guys I had never worked with before on this day. So, to say the least, it was a rather inspiring session. Vinny Giracello and Mark Stephens came to visit me here in Colorado. Vinny and I pulled together a session for a Sunday morning. We pounded out seven tunes in all. Included in the bunch of songs we recorded was Vinny's favorite Outrage song "Stairstep To Abandon". The song dates back to 1985 but Vinny wanted to pay homage.
We got Mark to join us on our version of the Clash's "Garageland". It was awesome to work with Mark after all these years. Our bands had played a bunch of shows together in the past but I never managed to work with him in any other capacity. Flash to 25 years later and Mark Stephens is recording in my basement studio. "One take Stephens" as I called him, lived up to his name. He played the Simonon part spot on. I hope I get to work with Mark again.
The project is called the Skinny Mulligan Experience. Vinny and I are big Gilligan fans so the name is perfect. We will be releasing our version of "Stairstep to Abandon" on the upcoming compilation Anywheresville. Vinny played rhythm guitar and sang lead. I played drums, bass and sang back-up. Anthony Davis will add lead guitar at some point and it will be ready. Great session.
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