Big Noise is proud to release the Anniversary Edition of Rhode Island Bandwagon's recording 'Three Sides of Hunger.' This is the first time the classic album is available on CD.
The new Anniversary Edition of 'Three Sides of Hunger' features all three original tracks completely remastered plus complete demos, live versions, and instrumentals.
Originally released in 1986, 'Three Sides of Hunger,' along with the organization's two sold-out benefit concerts, won Bandwagon the coveted Jefferson Award from The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Foundation for Recognition of Outstanding Public Service.
Bandwagon's goal was to elevate awareness of the plight of the poor in New England and raise money for those New England agencies that aid the hungry and homeless.
Inspired by Bob Geldof's 1985 'Live Aid' concert and Band Aid recording, Providence producer and songwriter Al Gomes wanted to put together a similar effort to aid those less fortunate in Rhode Island. Gomes founded Bandwagon in 1986 (along with producer Jamie Kurtis), and executive produced the recording 'Three Sides of Hunger,' and the two televised concerts.
'Three Sides of Hunger' features three songs (co-written by Gomes) performed by the most popular recording artists in the area including Mark Cutler with multi-platinum artist John Cafferty ('Where Home Is' which also features jazz great Dan Moretti), Jim Beaupre of The Probers ('Surrender to Serenity'), and 'A Piece of Our Hearts' which features soloists including legendary singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler and Belly and L7's Gail Greenwood plus a 150-person celebrity choir consisting of musicians, journalists (including VH1 executive producer Bill Flanagan), broadcasters, politicians, and service agency heads.
'Three Sides of Hunger' was produced by multi-platinum producers Phil Greene and Tom Soares (New Kids On the Block, John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band, Joey McIntyre), and mastered by Grammy Award winner Ted Jensen (Norah Jones, Billy Joel, Rolling Stones).
The Anniversary Edition CD also features the long out-of-print second Bandwagon release, the Rash of Stabbings EP 'A Christmas Song,' which featured the title track and 'Mr. Avery.'
Click here to order the Anniversary Edition CD of 'Three Sides of Hunger.' Please send a check or money order for $15 to Big Noise, 69 Governor Street, PMB 307, Providence, RI 02906-3075. Please make the check out to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
You can also order a copy of the 'Three Sides of Hunger Record Release Concert,' available for $25 on VHS. It features The Schemers, Rash of Stabbings, Neutral Nation, Rubber Rodeo, MX, The Dames, Shory Jackson, and many others.
For more info, you can call (401) 274-4770 or e-mail Al Gomes at al@bignoisenow.com
The Anniversary Edition of 'Three Sides of Hunger' Complete Tracks:
1. Jim Beaupre & Al Gomes : 'Surrender to Serenity' (Demo at Jim's house)
2. Mark Cutler : 'Where Home Is' (Demo at Mark's house)
3. Mark Bram & Al Gomes : 'A Piece of Our Hearts' (Demo at Stable Sound and Al's)
4. Film At Eleven : 'Surrender to Serenity' (Instrumental master mix)
5. Bandwagon : 'A Piece of Our Hearts' (Instrumental master mix)
6. Mark Cutler & John Cafferty : 'Where Home Is' (Instrumental master mix)
7. Al Gomes : 'A Piece of Our Hearts' (Chorus guide vocal)
8. Film At Eleven : 'Surrender to Serenity' (Ted Jensen master mix)
9. Mark Cutler & John Cafferty : 'Where Home Is' (Ted Jensen master mix)
10. Bandwagon : 'A Piece of Our Hearts' (Ted Jensen master mix)
11. The Dames with Al Gomes: 'I'm A Believer' (Live at Bandwagon concert)
12. The Probers : 'Surrender to Serenity' (Live at Bandwagon concert)
13. Steve Dubois : 'Where Home Is' (Live on TV show 'Artists RI')
14. Jim Beaupre & Manny Vincente : 'Surrender to Serenity' (Live on TV show 'Artists RI')
15. Rash of Stabbings : 'A Christmas Song' (From the EP 'A Christmas Song')
16. Rash of Stabbings : 'Mr. Avery' (From the EP 'A Christmas Song')
17. PM Magazine report on Bandwagon Chorus recording
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To hear Bandwagon's Written by Al Gomes, Mark Cutler John Cafferty: Vocals Phil Greene: Guitar Tom Enright: Lead slide guitar Jim Beaupre: Bass Bob Cotoia: Piano Bob Giusti: Drums A Piece of Our Hearts Written by Al Gomes, Mark Bram Lead Vocals (in order of appearance): Backing vocals: Cheryl Wheeler, Phil Greene: Acoustic guitar All other instruments arranged and Surrender to Serenity Written by Al Gomes, Jim Beaupre Jim Beaupre: Vocals, guitar All other instruments arranged and |
Al Gomes E-mail: al@bignoisenow.com Recordings available: Bandwagon: Three Sides of Hunger Bandwagon: The Live Concert Executive producer: Al Gomes All songs © 1986 Calder Music. |
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