Each artist has a page with a photograph, a bit of biographical material or whatever, and possibly a sound sample. Just click on the name to link to the site.
A Taste of the Blue Rose (various artists)
Chris Newman, aka Snow Bud, aka Napalm Beach
Tadeusz Chciuk-Celt's books in Polish
FH-331 WHATCHA GOT? by the Esquires.
Vinyl LP and cassette. With Jennifer Eland (vocal), Jan Celt (guitar, vocal), Lester McFarland (bass, vocal), Janice Scroggins (piano, keys), Greg Fisher (drums), Rich Halley (tenor sax), Warren Rand (alto sax) and David Mills (trumpet).
Songs:
Recorded at Desitrek in Portland, Doug Durbrow, engineer. Vinyl LP, Catalogue # FH-331, $9.50; Cassette, Catalogue # FH-331C, $9.50
FH-333 PLAY by the Esquires.
Vinyl LP and cassette. With Jan Celt (guitar, vocal), Mary Reynolds (vocal), Sue Owens (vocal), Janice Scroggins (keys), Lester McFarland (bass), Jonathan Drechsler (bass), Rich Halley (tenor sax), Warren Rand (alto sax) and David Mills (trumpet).
Songs:
Recorded at Desitrek in Portland, Mike Demmers and Doug Durbrow, engineers. Vinyl LP, Catalogue # FH-333, $9.50; Cassette, Catalogue # FH-333C, $9.50
FH-451 ESQUIRES by the Esquires.
12" 45 RPM vinyl EP. The first recording on the label, with Jan Chciuk-Celt (guitar, vocal), Janice Scroggins (piano), Lester McFarland (bass), Carlton Jackson (drums), Rich Halley (tenor sax), Warren Rand (alto sax) and David Mills (trumpet).
Songs:
Recorded at Rex in Portland, Cal Scott, engineer. Vinyl EP only, Catalogue # FH-451, $5.00
Cover photo by Rodney Dahl
FH-332 JUST GOT IN FROM PORTLAND by Tom McFarland.
CD and cassette. With Tom McFarland (guitar, vocal), Bill Coones (bass), J.W. Moore (drums), Jan Celt (guitar), Janice Scroggins (piano), Rich Halley (tenor sax), Warren Rand (alto sax) and David Mills (trumpet).
Songs:
Recorded at Desitrek in Portland, Doug Durbrow, engineer. CD, Catalogue # FH-332D, $15.00 Cassette, Catalogue # FH-332C, $9.50
Cover photo by Jan Chciuk-Celt
FH-336 VOODOO GARDEN by Tom McFarland.
CD, cassette. With Tom McFarland (guitar, vocal), Jan Celt (guitar), Phil Baker (bass), J.W. Moore (drums), Dover Weinberg (Hammond organ), Peter Boe (piano), Al Hickerson (tenor sax), Gary Harris (tenor sax), Jeff Homan (alto sax) and David Mills (trumpet).
Songs:
Recorded at Desitrek in Portland, Mike Demmers, engineer. CD, Catalogue # FH-336D, $15.00 Cassette, Catalogue # FH-336C, $9.50
Photography by Fudge
FH-334 JANICE SCROGGINS PLAYS SCOTT JOPLIN by Janice Scroggins.
CD, audiophile vinyl LP, and cassette. CD re-issued July 2008. Solo piano played by Janice Scroggins.
Songs:
Recorded at Desitrek in Portland; Mike Demmers, engineer. 2008 CD re-issue mastered by Kevin Nettleingham, graphics package by Caleb Olsen. CD, Catalogue # FH-334D, $15.00 Vinyl audiophile LP, Catalogue # FH-334, $9.50; Cassette, Catalogue # FH-334C, $9.50
Cover art by Joe Sacco
FH-335 LIQUID LOVE by Napalm Beach.
CD, LP, cassette. With Chris Newman (guitar, bass, vocal) and Sam Henry (drums).
Songs:
Recorded at Desitrek in Portland, Mike Demmers, engineer. CD, Catalogue # FH-335D, $15.00. LP, Catalogue # FH-335, $9.50; Cassette, Catalogue # FH-335C, $9.50
FH-337C COMPLETE WORKS by Snow Bud and the Flower People.
Dual-length cassette only. With Chris Newman (guitar, vocal), Greg Slyter (guitar, bass), Jeff Roth (drums), Nancy Loeffler (bass), Hassan (congas).
Songs:
Recorded at Bongdonk in Kalama, Chris Newman, engineer; remastered at Desitrek in Portland, Mike Demmers, engineer. Dual-length cassette, Catalogue # FH-337C, $12.00
Cover art by Chris Newman
FH-337D SNOW BUD'S BIGGEST HITS -- AUTHENTIC MASTERS by Snow Bud and the Flower People. CD only. Features all but four of the songs originally available only on cassette, remastered for CD by Kevin Nettleingham at Nettleingham Audio, Vancouver WA. CD, Catalogue # FH-337D, $15.00
Cover: detail of photo by U.S. Army, from the National Archives. View original photo.
FH-338 FIRE AIR AND WATER by Napalm Beach.
CD, imported vinyl LP. With Chris Newman (guitar, vocal), Dave Dillinger (bass), Sam Henry (drums).
Songs:
Recorded at Skyline in Düsseldorf, Peter Krick, engineer. CD, Catalogue # FH-338D, $15.00 Imported German vinyl LP, FH-338, $12.00
Cover photo by Jan Chciuk-Celt
FH-339 GREEN THING by Snow Bud and the Flower People.
CD, cassette. With Chris Newman (guitar, vocal), Jeff Roth (drums), Greg Slyter (guitar, bass), Jan Celt (guitar, bass).
Songs:
Recorded at DogFish in Newberg, Drew Canulette, engineer. CD, Catalogue # FH-339D, $15.00 Cassette, Catalogue # FH-339C, $9.50
Cover photo by Jan Chciuk-Celt
FH-341 VOLUNTEER by Chris Newman.
CD only. With Chris Newman (guitar, bass, vocal), Lance Paden (drums).
Songs:
Recorded at Alan Sound in Portland, Gary Schroeder, engineer. CD, Catalogue # FH-341D, $15.00
Cover art by Isaka Shamsud-din
FH-342 JUKE MUSIC by Thara Memory.
CD and cassette. With Thara Memory (trumpet), Warren Rand (alto sax), Michael York (tenor sax), Andre St James (bass), Ron Steen (drums), Gordon Lee (piano), George Mitchell (piano), Joe Keel (piano), Jake Kot (bass), and Greg Fisher (drums).
Songs:
Recorded "live" at the Hobbit in Portland, Drew Canulette, engineer; and at Spectrum in Portland, Doug Durbrow, engineer. CD, Catalogue # FH-342D, $15.00 Cassette, Catalogue # FH-342C, $9.50
Cover photo by Jan Chciuk-Celt
FH-343 VEXATIOUS PROGRESSIONS by Eddie Harris
CD and cassette. With Eddie Harris (tenor saxophone), Thara Memory (trumpet), Phil Baker (bass), Ron Steen (drums), Peter Boe (piano) and Janice Scroggins (piano).
Songs:
Recorded at Musicraft in Wilsonville, Drew Canulette, engineer. CD, catalogue # FH-343D, $15.00 Cassette, catalogue # FH-343C, $9.50
Cover art by Bridget Riley
FH-344 LOOKIE TOOKIE by Jan Celt
CD only. With Jan Celt (guitars, bass, vocals, drum programming) and guest appearances by Janice Scroggins (keyboards), Tom Hill (trombone) and Gary Harris (saxopohones).
Songs:
Recorded and mixed at Alan Sound in Portland, Oregon; Gary Schroeder and Jan Celt, engineers. CD, Catalogue # FH-344D, $15.00
Cover art by Fellene Gaylord, from a photograph by Jan Chciuk-Celt
FH-345 A TASTE OF THE BLUE ROSE by various artists, including O.C. Thomas, Mel Solomon, Lily Wilde, Bob Shoemaker, Jan Celt, Johnnie Ward, Norman Moody, Rich Halley and Chris Newman. CD only.
Songs:
Additional musicians include Carlton Jackson on drums, Janice Scroggins on keyboard, Randy Monroe on bass, Dover Weinberg on keyboard, Albert Reda on bass, Townsend Angell on bass, Rich Halley on saxophone, Gary Harris on saxophones, Mary Sue Tobin on saxophone, Johnnie Ward on saxophone and harmonica, Rob Blakeslee on trumpet, Jan Celt on guitar, Jesse Schmunk on guitar, Bob Shoemaker on guitar, O.C. Thomas on guitar, Chris Newman on guitar.
Recorded at GAS House Studio in Portland. Engineer: Gary Schroeder. Catalogue # FH-345D, compact disc only, $15.00
Cover photo by Chris Newman
FH-346 TARP TOWN YEARS by Chris Newman.
CD only. With Chris Newman (vocals, bass, all guitars, keyboards), Sam Henry (drums), Mary Sue Tobin (saxophone), Ted Heath (harmonica) and Jan Celt (violin).
Songs:
Recorded at GAS House in Portland, Gary Schroeder, engineer. CD, Catalogue number FH-346D, $15.00
FH-347 SECRET SOCIETY by The Gays.
CD only. With Roy Tinsel (vocals), Mo Sepatown (guitar & background vocals), Capt. Coyle Parker (guitar), Damian Branica (bass) and Greg Odell (drums).
Songs:
Recorded at GAS House in Portland, Gary Schroeder, engineer. CD, catalogue number FH-347D, $15.00.
FH-452 Obo Addy: African American EP Withdrawn from catalogue, no longer offered in any format.
SINGLES
AMSTERDAM b/w POT TATTOO, by Snow Bud and the Flower People. 7" single, green vinyl, with original cartoon on cover. This is a co-production with High Times magazine. Snow Bud was their centerfold in the August 1993 issue, and they've also run several one-page Snow Bud comics. This is a total collector's item. Catalogue # FH-453, $5.00
KILLER BUD b/w THIRD SHELF, by Snow Bud and the Flower People. 7" single with original artwork by Chris Newman. This is a SUB POP Singles Club Single of the Month, not available in any stores, and a world-class rarity. Not a Flying Heart release! Offered as a service to collectors only, you have to part with $20.00 to get one.
OTHER SNOW BUD ITEMS
Snow Bud T-shirt, 100% cotton, groovy design by Chris Newman in purple and green on black, size XL ($12.00) or XXL ($15.00)
Snow Bud Comics #1 by Chris NewmanFor adults only! Contains explicit graphic images! You must be 18 years old or older to order! This hilarious comic book details the antics of our hero Snow Bud and his band. It kind of goes along with the Complete Works dual-length cassette, FH-337C, listed above. Snow Bud Comics #1, $3.00
SNOW BUD COMICS #2 by Chris Newman The second volume of our hemp-huffing hero's smoky exploits. Absolutely delightful artwork by Chris Newman, but you must be an adult over 18 years of age to order it! Snow Bud Comics #2, 36 pp, $4.00
Phillip's Dream World Colouring Book by Chris Newman. This is definitely all-ages, totally suitable for children. Tells the story of Phillip's Dreams in pictures, high-quality print job, beautiful book, really takes a crayon well. Not technically a Snow Bud product, but of great interest to Snow Budists and fans of Chris Newman. Children's Colouring Book, $5.95
Koncert -- Opowiadanie Cichociemnego by Marek Celt. Personal narrative in Polish, detailing the author's first wartime parachute mission behind enemy lines in Poland during World War II. ISBN 0-9635004-0-6. 100 pages, paperback, $5.95
Biali Kurierzy by Marek Celt. Personal narrative detailing the author's heroic exploits during the first winter of World War II, when he was a ski courier on cross-border missions into Hungary. ISBN 0-9635004-1-4. 389 pages, paperback, $11.95.
Raport z Podziemia -- 1942 In which the author gives a detailed account of the state of the Polish Underground in 1942, after his commando descent by parachute into German-held territory. Includes first-hand eyewitness descriptions of the horrors of the Warsaw Ghetto. ISBN 0-9635004-2-2. Paperback, 409 pages, $11.95.
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If you live in Portland, you can pretty much always find all of our stuff at Music Millennium or at a store called Locals Only in Old Town.
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last updated July 4th, 2008 (independently) by Jan Chciuk-Celt
