Wednesday, July 6, 2016

GRACE FELLOWSHIP - Singing With Grace Vol. 4 - Come Celebrate (1986 Tulsa, OK) TAPE ONLY - DANIEL AMSTUTZ - Christian / Praise

Here is a super rare TAPE ONLY release from Daniel Amstutz`s church , Grace fellowship in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I believe it was released in 1986. It was only released on tape only. I'm not sure how many volumes they made, but this is the 4th. It features 24 tracks. This sewries is VERY hard to find.

If you would like to purchase this one, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic.blogspot.com

Monday, July 4, 2016

MIND AT LARGE - Just The Tip (1997 Portland, OR) RARE - OUT OF PRINT

Here is another one that I don't know much about. Portland band "Mind At Large" and their 1997 release "Just The Tip". It features 6 tracks total. Actually there are 3 songs, but each song is remixed, making a total of 6 tracks. I don't know much about these guys at all. What I do know is... Band members were: Larry Brown - Guitars Kim Kincade - Vocals Gary Herrman - Drums/Percussion

If you know ANYTHING about the band, please leave a comment!

If you would like to buy the cd, send me (Ken) an email to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

XREFLECTX - An Introduction: DEMO (2007 Salt Lake City, UT) RARE - MIKE TURLEY

Here is a super rare demo from the Salt Lake City, Utah hardcore punk crew Xreflectx. The band was only around for a couple years, but thats all it took for them to gain a huge fanbase. The group played their last show on July 16th, 2009 .

This 2007 demo features 3 tracks:
1. An Introduction 2. Denial 3. Exile

I know they put out another demo, but this is the one that is the hardest to obtain.

If you would like to own this one, send me (Ken) an email to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

LAINIE KAZAN - Body & Soul (1996 Brooklynn, NY) RARE HERITAGE JAZZ EDITION

Here is the Heritage Jazz edition of Lainie Kazan`s "Body & Soul".(It was originally released in 1995, but the Heritage version came a year later in 1996. Kazan is also an actress who has been in all kinds of movies and television, but let's focus on her music! She released a total of 8 full length albums between 1966 and 1988. This was her second to the last release. She is still acting, but hasn't released an album since 1988's "In The Groove"

If you would like to own this one, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

KENDRA - Here's Lookin' At Him (199? Tacoma, WA) RARE - CHRISTIAN

Here is a rare Christian cd from Kendra. I don't know much about this one, other than it has 10 tracks, and was released by "Marshall Ministries" of Tacoma, Washington.

If you have any information, please feel free to leave a comment. I would love to know anything about this one.

I am also not sure of the year it was released, but I am assuming it was the early 1990's.

If you would like to buy this one, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

PARTNER - Self Titled (1993 Seattle, WA) FEMALE FRONTED AOR - ROCK

Here is the 1993 self titled debut of the Seattle indie rock band Partner. Killer female fronted indie rock that sounds a lot like the bands Saraya, Vixen, Witness etc. Great vocals from Dana Anton. They do a sweet cover of “Radar Love”, the Golden Earring mega-hit.

They do have one other release "Silent Night, Holy Night" which I have somewhere and will be putting on the blog sooner or later.

If you would like to buy this one, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic.blogspot.com

MATT AUDETTE - The Golden Link: A Gospel Collection (1992 Hixson, TN) TAPE ONLY - RARE

Here is a great TAPE ONLY release from Christian musician, Matt Audette. It was released in 1992 independently, and holds 13 beautiful tracks.

I don't know much about Matt Audette. If you do, please leave me a comment!

If you would like to own this one, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

LOW THIN SQUARE - Self Titled DEMO (2006 Seattle, WA) ULTRA RARE

Here is a ultra rare 2006 self titled demo cd from Low Thin Square, a Seattle alternative rock band, known for intense shows, with an extremely powerful connection between the band and the crowd. In 2007 they recorded their debut album “Seven Two” at Bear Creek Studios in Woodinville, WA. Bear Creek is the same place where Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pretty Girls Make Graves and many others did. Local radio station 99.9 KISW helped release "Seventy-Two" which earned the attention of independent record labels and industry professionals. Unfortunately they played thier last show at El Corazon on August, 23rd 2008.

If you would like to get this rare demo, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

SEATTLE RAIN MIXTAPE VOL. 3 (2003 Seattle, WA) MAD RO - NOCTURNAL RAGE - CALIG

Here is a dope promo only mixtape featuring some of Seattle's dopest rappers. It was "released" in 2003 by Noc On Wood Records. It features 11 sick tracks from Pop, CaliG, Pyro-Maniak, Gator, Fo'Feva of Noc Rage, Arcturus, L.C. of Mad Ro, and the N.O.W. Family.

Don't miss your chance to own this one!

Send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

THE HARDINGS - Jim, Min, and Harold (1985 Yelm, WA) RARE - COUNTRY

The Hardings are a family from Yelm, Washington. If not, please comment so I can delete or change this blog post! Thanks. Anyway, here is a great cd ffrom The Hardings. Released in 1985 on Laurel Records, this gem features 12 great tracks. Although it was released in 1985, I believe that the songs were actually recorded during the 1970`s. The father of the family, Jim, started playing in the 1930's. He played radio stations in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He later formed "The Harding Family Band" in the 1970`s and they played all over the Pacific Northwest and Montana. The band was Jim, his wife Minnie, and son Harold.

If you would like to own this one, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

HIDDEN MENACE - Corrupted Judgement (1997 Round Lake Beach, IL) Randy Roland - RARE

Here is an awesome TAPE ONLY release from Hidden Menace. This band is basically one person (Randy Roland). It is a great power/thrash metal tape which others say sounds like Savage Grace, Griffin and Nasty Savages debut.

Hidden Menace released 4 tapes over 9 years;
Demo 1989
Hidden Menace Demo 1991
Seven Doors Of Death Demo 1992
Corrupted Judgement 1998

If you would like to own this one, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com




ROSELLE NAVA - On Higher Ground (1997 Phillippenes) RARE - OUT OF PRINT

Heer is a super rare cd from the Phillippenes. Released in 1997, it features 12 awesome tracks. I don't know much about Roselle Nava, but I believe she is no longer with us. It sounds like she is missed by many fans. She went on to release a few more albums. She had a beautiful voice, and was very talented.

If you would like to buy this one, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

THE SLIP - Self Titled (1991 Cleveland, OH) RARE - Joe Lagani & Jeff Marginean

Here is an ultra rare rock cd from the Cleveland, Ohio band "The Slip", consisting of the duo Joe Lagani & Jeff Marginean. It is a 4 track EP from 1991. It was engineered by Andrew Funk.

I don't know much about these guys, but would really like to.

If you have ANY information, please leave a comment!

If you would like to buy this cd, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

DIVIDED SKY - Dissonance (1994 Lynnwood, WA) RARE - ALTERNATIVE ROCK

Here is a super rare, lesser known but killer rock gem from the band "Divided Sky". The band was from Lynnwood, Washington. I think this was their debut album. I am not positive, but I think this was the only music they released. "Divided Sky" features 10 great tracks.

The band consisted of:
Teague McKamey - Bass
Dan Engel - Drums
Jeff Norman - Guitar
Matt Millikan - Vocals



If you would like to own this cd, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

DAVE ROSS AND THE ROSSPAC VIRTUAL BAND - Dave Does '95 (1995 Seattle, WA) KIRO - RARE

Here is a rare TAPE ONLY release from the legendary Seattle AM radio talk show host, Dave Ross. It was released in 1995 and tracks. The tape is made up of topics of the day, focusing on Seattle. Topics include the Seattle Mariners, who made their one and only run at the World Series, O.J. Simpson, and Bill Gates. It is impossible to find now, but I have it here for you!

If you would like to own this one, send me (Ken) an email to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

STEFANI - Drop Your Mask (1996 Dallas, TX) POP - CHRISTIAN

Here is a super rare cd from "Stefani". I don't know much about her or this cd. It features 4 tracks,great vocals and production. It was released in 1996. Stefani is from the Dallas area. I am inunsure of any other releases from her.

If you know any info on her, please leave a comment!

If you would like to buy this one, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

TIM "TOO SLIM" LANGFORD & THE TAILDRAGGERS - Goin` Public (2002 Spokane, WA) RARE - BLUES

Too Slim and the Taildraggers was formed in 1986 in Spokane, Washington. The band had five albums that made the top 10 of the Billboard Top Blues Albums, as well as tons of awards. The band is now located in Nashville, Tennessee. They released this one in 2002. It features 10 songs, including a sweet cover of Ledbetter's "In The Pines". They are still together, and released their last album "Blood Moon" in 2016.

If you would like to own this rare gem, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

MARGE STARKS - 24 Karats (199? Seattle, WA) RARE - JAZZ PIANO

Here is a rare one from Marge Starks, a great jazz pianist from Seattle, Washington. I am not sure of the exact year of it's release, but I know it was after 1992. It features 24 tracks. Marge was very involved in helping AIDS victims. All of the proceeds of this cd were given to AIDS charities. I am not sure if she still plays or not, and can only find one other release from her, titled "Live At Thimpers" (a notorious gay friendly bar in Seattle).

If you would like to buy this cd, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

Friday, July 1, 2016

MARK HOLT & JAM PACKED - Breaking Ground (19?? Redmond, WA) COUNTRY GOSPEL - BLUEGRASS

Mark Holt and Jam Packed were an awesome bluegrass and acoustic country band with a Christian influence. They toured the Pacific Northwest and got play on the regions most popular radio stations. The band formed in 1986, and offer something for everyone from classical traditional to imaginative contemporary songs set to exciting arrangements with soulful singing, rich lustrous harmonies and dazzling musicianship. I`m not sure exactly what year the released this one, I do know it was between 1986 and 1990. I believe it was released on tape only.


If you would like to buy this one, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

LIMBO - Weeds (1995 Spokane, WA) RARE - TAPE ONLY - ROCK

Here is one I have almost no information on. The band was from Spokane, Washington. This was released in 1995. I am pretty sure it was a tape only release. It features 8 tracks.
The band members were:
Brian Hendricks - Vox, Guitar
Mike Guss - Guitar
Davyd Yeager - Bass
Jon Griswold - Drums

If you have any info on these guys, please leave a comment!

If you want to buy this one, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

HOWLING SYN - Black Moon (2000 Montreal Quebec, Canada) RARE - DEMO - GOTHIC METAL

 photo 2265_zpsuig8mslq.jpg Here is the Goth metal band, Howling Syn`s "Black Moon" demo from 2000. It is VERY rare, and was a very limited mp3.com release. They are from Montreal Quebec, Canada. If you like metal with talk of vampires and medieval shit, you will dig this! It features 11 kick ass tracks. Howling Syn first started as a solo project by Patryk Pigeon in 1998 he added Sophie Lemay, and a couple more members over the next two years, until they released this. They made a another handful orf releases and the band is now on hold.

If you would like to own this cd, send me (Ken) an email to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com

THE PIEMYN - Picasso Laughed (1995 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) SCOTT WICKEN

 photo download_zpsjvzu1fny.jpg Here is the debut cd from Canadian "punk-funk" band "The Piemyn". The band got their name from Brian Toogood (of King Letus). The band opened shows for Bootsauce, Captain Tractor and the Philosopher Kings. They released this one in 1996 and I am not sure if they released anything else together. The members of this band were in many other side projects.

If you would like to buy this cd, send me (Ken) an email/offer to insanelyraremusic@gmail.com