THE BELLOWS - tribute band (9)
 
 

The Tao Te Ching reads, "The space between Heaven and Earth is like a 
bellows.  It is empty, yet infinitely capable." The Bellows are led by 
singer/songwriter, James Oakes.  His first live performance took place 
a few years back at The Great American Music Hall when he played a 
solo acoustic show supporting Mark Burgess, formerly of The Chameleons 
U.K.  He then went on to form The Bellows.

Based in San Francisco, The Bellows are a four-piece band: two 
guitars, bass, and drums, with occasional congas and keys.  They have 
been described as melodic guitar pop to jazzy pop. The music is 
distinct, blending emotional energy and layered melody, at times 
simultaneously hypnotic and engaging while maintaining a subtle 
groove. 

The Bellows receive airplay on Live 105, KUSF, and KALX, and have a 
debut CD to be released in May, 98.   To obtain a copy, you may 
contact The Bellows by email or phone, or check your local record 
store.

the Bellows are:
James Oakes
Mike Arntz
Kevin Lee  (Electric bass)


E-mail:    ajo@sirius.com
Website:   none available

Snail mail:
The Bellows
P.O. Box 14133
Berkeley, CA 94704


Albums:
-  Debut album "Outside" to be released in May of 1998.  The album can
   be purchased by e-mailing the address above or writing to the Snail
   mail address.

-  There will be a cd release gig at Hotel Utah in San Francisco on 
   Saturday, May 30th.


"Here's Where the Story Ends"  by Wheeler/Gavurin
James Oakes  (acoustic guitars, bass, vocals)
Mike Arntz  (electric guitar)
Jim Toole  (drums)


"Only Way I Know"  (Oakes)
James Oakes  (vocals, acoustic and electric guitars)
Mike Arntz  (electric guitar)
Jim Toole  (drums)
Desmond Gribben  (bass)
Tom Hamilton  (congas)

"Policeman"  (Oakes)
James Oakes  (vocals, acoustic and electric guitars)
Mike Arntz  (acoustic bass)
Jim Toole  (drums)