Why am I always expected to do these? I write fiction—questionable fiction at that. This is my third attempt after being told by our manager to do and then redo a bio. I think I am being kind in not pointing out the difference between biography and autobiography.
I typed keywords into the computer: "Examples of Band Bios." I certainly gleaned an insight into...self-promotion...so this is my final attempt. Don’t ask again, and don’t try to edit and improve it to "appeal to a wider audience." That is not us.
I will start—and I wish I could end—by saying: thirty years, hundreds of songs. Wouldn’t it be nice to end right here? But, the internet said I needed to address other "fascinating points of interest." What genre are we? I don’t want to be shoehorned anymore; I hope that we have made our own. We helped create The Denver Sound, and we continue to experiment and reinvent what we are flattered to be a part of.
I am proud that we have taken total control of...everything, and continue to release music and books on our own label, SCACUNINCORPORATED. SCAC is releasing the second section of Kinnery of Lupercalia: Buell Legion. Only SCAC is able to faithfully represent the Buells and their hopes and hates, humors and despairs. I usually don’t listen to our albums after we record them; however, I might listen to this again. It finally captures the perfect balance between our studio and live sound. Andrew and Dwight have graduated into what I would call Advanced Placement Recording. Everyone has found their place in SCAC, and it shows on this album.
George—Emile Cessna’s brother—has joined SCAC on baritone bass and now forms a formidable rhythm section with longtime drummer Andrew. I guess I should mention everyone here. Though she would never say it, Rebecca—my girl—pushes the pedal steel and keyboard into new territory. I now see Dwight cited as a major influence for both banjo and guitar players, and he cements those accolades on Buell Legion. Slim’s voice is honed and better than ever. And myself...blah blah blah.
A person should not have to qualify a statement with, "Honestly," but honestly, SCAC is a family, and yet, We Want More of You. Everyone is invited and welcome. I like standing at the merch booth and seeing someone from our ‘90s shows now bringing their children to see what this life is all about. It is interesting to think that people would pay to see us jump about on stage, actually give money to read and listen to what we are doing.
I don’t know why I have been chosen to speak for everyone here, but I do know that everyone will say: we are grateful and appreciate every time we are allowed to entertain you. We do not take it for granted. It is our job to alleviate your burdens and welcome you to escape into our world. We are thankingyouandthankingyoua...
Ever yours,
Munly J Munly, early 2024
