Predicting The Weather by Midnight Rain

Karen also took the lead vocal spot on many other songs.

Midnight Rain quickly gained popularity by playing the north Jersey club scene; such places include Images in Pearl River, NY and Hobson’s Choice in Hoboken, NJ. Some gigs included opening for RCA recording artists From Good Homes, and making new friend Buddy Cage [formerly of The New Riders of the Purple Sage] who would sit in on pedal steel guitar.

Midnight Rain went on to play for the cable television program “Tom Sullivan Show”, and received front page coverage from the Dateline News Journal. They also played for many the REX Foundation, the NJ Veterans Society and the Earth Day/Organic Farming benefit.

Midnight Rain took a short break and now have added new members, Matt Michura on drums, Joe McKenna on bass and Ron Dank on organ and piano. They are planning to record a new album in 2007.

About "Predicting the Weather":

"True country hippie jam pop with a touch of hillbilly and rock thrown in, Midnight Rain's debut outing, Predicting the Weather, is sure to bring a smile to your face. Its Grateful Dead-like lyrics, harmonic vocals, and exquisite musicianship make this a beatific listen. Joyous songwriting and labyrinthian guitar interplay between poly-rhythmic guitarist Brown, Garcia-like lead guitarist Dickman, dexterous bassist Norgren, and the Grammy award winning stellar talent of Buddy Cage (of The New Riders of the Purple Sage and Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks" stardom) make this a must-have CD for any aspiring stringed instrument player. Get this band's debut album while there material is still affordable!!!!" - Amazon.com

Band line-up for "Predicting the Weather"

Buddy Cage - Pedal Steel Guitar

Tom Brown - Guitar and Vocals

Ben Norgren - Bass, Guitar, and Vocals

Barat Dickman - Guitar and Vocals

Karen Lauber - Keyboards and Vocals

Scott Edelman - Drums and Percussion

Reviews:

"How a band like Phish can become known as a Dead disciple when a REAL band like Midnight Rain exists is beyond me. The song writing is exquisite, the finger work is intricate, the moods are intimate. If you like intelligent but unpretentious music, try this disk."

"This band ROCKS! I was a Deadhead until Jerry's untimely demise. I was crushed and thought I would never be able to jam to that type of music again. No one could ever sound that great. Boy, was I ever wrong! These guys know how to play. I have even used "Roam" as the theme music for my answering machine at home. I will be a loyal follower forever! Thank you, Midnight Rain, for giving us that great "Jerry feeling" again. I am looking foward to seeing this band live (again). THEY RULE!"

"This blissful set of songs remind me of hanging out with some good friends on a summer evening. Some of the tunes touched me immediately, while others took some time. But once I discovered the layout of the songs, I began to appreciate their texture, their personality. More specifically, "Roam" and "Predicting the Weather" happen to be some of my favorites. I could swear that Jerry speaks thru this band, and Dickman's fingerwork. Kudos to MR: May they carry on the music and spirit of their predecessors!"

"This is an amazing disk. I actually heard these guys in a little bar in NJ a while ago and their catchy tunes lodge in your head instantly. The title song, Predicting the weather will probably hit the charts as soon as the word's out on these guys. Good luck, Midnight Rain!"

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