Beginning with her stint as the lead singer and songwriter for the innovative and iconic trio Animal Logic (with Police drummer Stewart Copeland and legendary jazz bassist Stanley Clarke), through her decades of success since, Deborah Holland has been remarkably prolific with her musical output. More impressive though, is that regardless of genre or era, of setting or surroundings, that output has been consistently inspired and irrefutably captivating – as is the case with her new album, I Made it This Far. (March 2025)
The now dual Canadian-American has had an eager audience for the fruits of her work since she and her Animal Logic bandmates– dropped their self-titled debut in 1989 and followed it up with Animal Logic II in 1991. She’s also shared six diverse solo albums and four with Wendy Waldman andidny Bullens as folk supergroup The Refugees.
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LA’s Mason South began ‘as a sideman’s side project’ in 2003…
Louisiana-born percussionist/vocalist Lynn Coulter brings his unique swampy feel and soulful vocals. He has been a constant presence on the LA music club and session scene. Lynn has performed/recorded with Rita Coolidge, Carole King, Paul Butterfield Smokey Robinson and many others.
LA native Phil Parlapiano is a true multi-instrumentalist—organ, piano, mandolin, guitar, accordion and pretty much anything else that’s left lying around the studio. He is a busy session player and recently ventured into acting as well! Phil’s toured/recorded with John Prine, Carlene Carter, Lucinda Williams, Iris DeMent…the list is very long!
Bay Area-born guitarist Doug Hamblin has played everything from new wave power pop (Jo Allen and The Shapes) to folk and rock. His debut album of original blues with powerhouse vocalist Jan Fanucci reached Billboards’ Top Ten and earned him a Blues Artist of the Year BAMMY nomination. Since relocating to LA Doug has worked in film and television scores and performed/recorded with artists as diverse as Dr John, Southside Johnny Lyon, Steve Miller Band, Johnny Rivers and Stephen Stills.