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FANTASTIC EXPEDITION |
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FANTASTIC EXPEDITION — The new music fanzine dedicated to late 60s and early 70s US West Coast Music. Folk Rock, Country Rock & Psychedelia.
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57 Hempstead Road Kings Langley Herts WD4 8BS |
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To contact us: |
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E-mail: helen.jason@btinternet.com |
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Issue #1: Dillard & Clark article - in depth analysis of their groundbreaking debut album The Fantastic Expedition with new contributions from Bernie Leadon and previously unpublished photographs.
America - article on their multi-platinum debut album and early history including a brand new interview with founding member Dan Peek with previously unpublished photographs.
Price (inclusive of 1st class/Airmail postage):
UK: £4.00 Europe: £5.00 US & Rest of World: £6.00 |
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Issue # 2: Pure Prairie League - Full 52 page article celebrating the early history of one of the most underrated and compelling Country Rock groups of the early 70s. All new contributions from original drummer Jim Caughlan and others connected to the band. Includes many previously unpublished photos and an article on Craig Fuller’s tenure with Psych band, J D Blackfoot.
Price (inclusive of 1st class/Airmail postage):
UK: £4.00 Europe: £5.00 US & Rest of World: £6.00 |
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Issue # 3: Dillard & Clark article - in depth analysis of their second album “Through The Morning, Through The Night”. New interviews with Byron Berline and Gene Clark’s son Kai Clark. Also featuring previously unpublished photos by Jim McCrary.
This issue also includes an in depth article on Country Funk who released a great album of Psychedelic blues rock/country rock in 1970.
Price (inclusive of 1st class/Airmail postage):
UK: £4.00 Europe: £5.00 US & Rest of World: £6.00 |
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SLIPSTREAM RECORDS |
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Here at last is the promised re-release of Country Funk’s debut album which includes 4 previously unreleased bonus tracks. For more info please visit:
www.slipstreamrecords.com |
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Issue # 3 - Alternate Cover
The Country Funk guys asked if it would be possible to create a separate cover for issue 3 for their fans, friends and family and here it is. When ordering use the buy now button above and state you want the “Funkers” cover |
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With the express consent of the artists we are pleased to be able to bring you a selection of songs not readily available. These include a fine selection from Country Funk’s debut album. Although presently out of print the surviving band members are in the process of officially re-releasing this album hopefully with unreleased extras.
One such gem is the by the group ADAM— the band that featured Country Funk members Adam Taylor and Joe Pfeifer with Don Bakes and Ray Klein. The song featured is WOMAN a song by Adam Taylor that was later covered by the Pure Prairie League on their debut album. It’s wonderful to finally hear the original version of this song which Craig Fuller learnt from the band when they met in the ski resort Mt. Snow in Vermont in the winter of 1968.
To complete the cycle Pure Prairie League’s rare single version is also here which is a different mix from the debut and remains unreleased.
Finally Kenny May who was a member with Craig Fuller in JD Blackfoot has given his consent to allow his song I’VE NEVER SEEN YOU airplay. This wonderful understated ballad features lead vocals by Craig Fuller. A forgotten gem.
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FRIENDS OF FANTASTIC EXPEDITION: Links to our friend’s websites where you can find more information on their music. |
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AMERICA — Under appreciated, these Folk Rock heroes produced a platter of fine albums throughout the early 70s and still continue to produce fine records to this day. With the EAGLES they defined the FM airwaves with their classics: Ventura Highway, A Horse With No Name & Sister Golden Hair. Despite their many hits AMERICA have much more to offer as superior albums cuts like Three Roses, Never Found The Time and To Each His Own attest. |
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One of our earliest supporters and friend Peggy Hanson produces some of the finest T-shirts available to man. Check ‘em out! |
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JOE PFEIFER - Original drummer with COUNTRY FUNK and ADAM. Joe Pfeifer is now a singer songwriter in his own right. Check out his music at his website. |
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RICK ROBERTS - Rick has led a successful and accomplished career. A member of the Flying Burrito Brothers from their 3rd self-titled album which included his superb COLORADO which in my estimation rates as one of the greatest County Rock songs of all times. Rick then produced two acclaimed solo albums on the early 70s and went on to become a founding member of the hugely successful FIREFALL.
Rick is recently recorded 4 new tracks under the title PHASES which are available via his website and i-Tunes. |
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KAI CLARK - Son of the legendary Gene Clark helped us out with our latest issue. Kai is now a established musician in his own right producing superior songs which reflect his father’s influence. Check out his new music at his website. |
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PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE - Despite myriad changes this band has weathered the test of time. Their first 2 records should be regarded as Country Rock classics. Their 2nd LP BUSTIN’ OUT is one of my favourite albums of all time - a must for music fans. To learn about their early history check out Issue 2 which has many previously unpublished photos and a detailed account of their early history with an in depth interview with founding member Jim Caughlan |
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Country Funk - The long lost second album by the Funkers is now available.
Check out their new website www.countryfunk.net to buy this lost classic.
Click on the album image to beam straight there! |
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Issue # 4 - FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS Special
52 pages chock full of everyone’s favourite Country Rock pioneers. In depth analysis of their much neglected third album with extensive new interview with Rick Roberts who not only tells the full story on the album but also tells his hilarious early history and how he first was introduced to music and the weird and wonderful road trip that ensued which led to him joining the FBB ranks. Unmissable!
UK: £4.00 Europe: £5.00 US & Rest of World: £6.00
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FANTASTIC EXPEDITION JUKEBOX Click below to listen to some outstanding tracks by some of the bands we have featured: |
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MULTI BUY OFFERS - Interested in buying more than one copy? Here’s the rates:
2 Issues: UK - £ 7.00 Europe - £ 9.00 US - £11.50 3 Issues: UK - £10.00 Europe - £13.00 US - £16.50 4 Issues: UK - £13.50 Europe - £18.00 US - £21.00 5 Issues: UK - £16.50 Europe - £21.00 US - £25.00 6 Issues: UK - £20.00 Europe - £25.00 US - £30.00 7 Issues: UK - £23.00 Europe - £30.00 US - £35.00 |
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Issue # 5 - The story of the FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS continues from last issue. Rick Roberts, Al Perkins and Alan Munde have kindly recall this period with includes the recording of LAST OF THE RED HOT BURRITOS and LIVE IN AMSTERDAM.
OWEN-B - we tell the story of this little known Ohio band that released an obscure album in 1970 which is due to be re-released very soon.
UK: £4.00 Europe: £5.00 US & Rest of World: £6.00 |
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Issue # 6 - Dedicated to Rick Roberts’ solo work. This issue features an in depth review of WINDMILLS with a return to the Burritos for a 3rd Dutch tour. New interviews with Erik Dalton and Rick Roberts which touches upon his Burritos period, solo and Firefall. Plenty of amazing anecdotes including new stories involving Gram Parsons.
UK: £4.00 Europe: £5.00 US & Rest of World: £6.00 |
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Issue # 7 - Here is the complete story of The BEAD GAME, a Boston based band from 1968 that released one fine album in 1970 and a sublime film soundtrack song SWEET MEDUSA that same year. Lead singer and drummer was none other than Jim Hodder, founding member and early lead vocalist of STEELY DAN.
Original members Robert Gass and John Sheldon and manager Ray Paret tell their story for the first time.
This issue also include a new short interview with Jeff Skunk Baxter with many unpublished photos. |