The Daydream Believers (1994)

I don't think this recording has ever seen the light of day, after being stored in the ish archives since its recording in 1994. What we have here is The Daydream Believers, otherwise known as acoustic Bear. Brian on guitar and vocals, Tony on percussion and vocals, and Joel on vocals and kazoo. I remember where this session was recorded, I just don't remember much else about it, so this is all you get. Regardless, enjoy the soothing cover song sounds of The Daydream Believers.

Bear/Nightcreelers timeline

Apparently, I noted everything Bear was doing at the time. Where we played, when we recorded, and who was playing bass, etc. I didn't know this existed until I was going through ye olde ish lyric notebook I had packed away in the archives. I had forgotten Nathan Mercer played bass with us for 1 show. Wow.

Bear (part 1)

Here are some Bear recordings from Brian C's living room, straight to boom box. This is part 1 of I dont know how many more, and I have a lot. I am unsure of the date, but I am thinking around 1993. I know Tony was still in high school and would sometimes skip school to come to band practice. The 'Merry Christmas' track came about after failing to learn 'We Three Kings' for a Christmas compilation we were asked to provide a song for called "Food, Not Bombs" on Whirled Records. 'Energizer Boy' was originally a "John Thomas Experience" song, which all three Bear members had recoreded with them. 'Wanted Her' was our version of the song originally done by the legendary ish band, "The Ocean Lovers". More on them later. Until then...

Roll Out The Red Carpet For Bear (1994)

Bear got together a garbage bag of loose change and dollar bills and headed to Winter Sound in Gloucester VA to record the Roll Out The Red Carpet EP. I think we had enough money for 3 hours of studio time. I remember the engineer being dumbstruck that we were happy with 1 take of each song. He didnt know we were pressed for time due to out limited pocket change budget. I always loved these songs, especially the very sarcastic "Temperature Surprise" with the cookie monster vocals and firebell. Ladies and gentlemen, Brian C "sangin and twangin", Tony B on "lead thunda bass", and Joel L on "2 pc. thunda drums". Bear.

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Temperature Surprise