AMD Records is a vital part of the AMD Music Group. Formed in 2000, AMD MG has been involved in the Jam scene through show promotion and production. Many clubs and many shows later, AMD MG has embarked on the lable scene. With the help of Klyph Black and Michael Falzarano, AMD Records was formed. The first release "Friend And Partner" (AMD101) by Black And Sparrow has laid the ground work for an incredible promotional network.
Rick Danko
Since 1965, when he and his cohorts in The Band (then called The Hawks) conspired with Bob Dylan to "go electric," Rick Danko has been an integral part of the popular music landscape. As lead singer, bassist and acoustic guitar player for The Band, and as a solo artist, his contributions have been substantial.
Times Like These
Rick Danko
AMD106
$12.99
Pete Sears
Pete Sears was with the Jefferson Starship from 1974 to 1987 and currently plays in the "Jorma Kaukonen Trio" with Jorma and Michael Falzarano, recently releasing the C.D, "Too Many Years". He also plays with Jorma and Michael along with Jack Casady and Harvey Sorgen in "Hot Tuna". Recently, he performed at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame tribute to "John Lee Hooker" at Stanford University as one of John's guests. Footage was shot at the show to be included in a documentary film about John Lee's life. In 1999, Pete and Jorma Kaukonen performed with Phil Lesh in a "Phil and Friends" show with Steve Kimock at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco. A live C.D. of the show called, "And Love Will See You Through" is available on Grateful Dead Records.
The Long Haul
Pete Sears
AMD107
$12.97
Black And Sparrow
An incredible duo consisting of Klyph Black of the Zen Tricksters and Johnny Sparrow......Black & Sparrow's new CD titled "Friend & Partner" (AMD 101) is a wonderful mix of acoustic music guaranteed to make anyone smile.....Klyph has shared the stage with many prominent performers including: Micky Hart, Donna Jean, David Nelson, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, Levon Helm, Buddy Cage, Michael Falzarano, Jason Crosby, Rob Barraco, Tom Constanten, DSO and many more. His music is currently being used on national TV in such shows as "Alias" and more....The acoustic sounds of "Friend & Partner" pleasantly range through a mix of styles, from blues to folk to country rock.....sweet sounding, enjoyable magic.....
Friend And Partner
Black And Sparrow
AMD101
$11.99
Hope In Time
Wendy Lanter and Tom Circosta, with help from special friends Jeff Mattson & Klyph Black of the Zen Tricksters,Rob Barraco(Phil & Friends & Warren Haynes) and Jason Crosby (Robert Randolph Band). This Pop and Blues driven music is fresh with complex and coherent melodies, complimented by conversational lyrics that create mood, great setting and vision.
Hope In Time
Hope In Time
AMD102
$14.99
Michael Falzarano
Guitarist, singer, songwriter Michael Falzarano has been a working musician for the past 35 years, most notably in Hot Tuna, the famed offspring of The Jefferson Airplane, and in The Memphis Pilgrims, a Memphis-style rock ‘n’ roll/blues band that he founded in 1986. Within six months of its debut on the club circuit, Falzarano’s Memphis Pilgrims were hailed by the press as one of New York’s “best new bands” who were “simply and wonderfully a real rock ‘n’ roll band.” The group’s second available release, Bad As I Wanna Be (King Radio), includes the eponymous song written for the ABC-TV movie version of Dennis Rodman’s controversial autobiography.
Mecca
Michael Falzarano
AMD103
$11.99
The Electrix
"MAKING OF A REALIST" The Electrix new CD, on AMD Records is a collection of original music dispelling the cover band theory. The Electrix are a group of seasoned musicians with over 25 years of diverse experience in the music field. They perform classic rock of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band and other related genre of music, as well as their own compositions.
Making Of A Realist
The Electrix
AMD104
$14.99
John Sparrow
In the 80's John Sparrow was a staple of the NYC rock scene, his band "Johnny Sparrow & the Vidals" doing straight ahead rock originals, were common to see at the Lone Star Cafe, the Roxy, the Limelight and most of the Downtown music scene. They have opened for Stevie Ray Vaughn, Steve Forbert and numerous other acts. By 1987 John met Klyph Black who was signed to Manhattan Records with the band "Urgent". They struck up a friendship, a kinship, and the next thing you know they were writing and performing acoustic shows together. They developed a following and Black and Sparrow was formed.
Since 1965, when he and his cohorts in The Band (then called The Hawks) conspired with Bob Dylan to "go electric," Rick Danko has been an integral part of the popular music landscape. As lead singer, bassist and acoustic guitar player for The Band, and as a solo artist, his contributions have been substantial. 
Pete Sears was with the Jefferson Starship from 1974 to 1987 and currently plays in the "Jorma Kaukonen Trio" with Jorma and Michael Falzarano, recently releasing the C.D, "Too Many Years". He also plays with Jorma and Michael along with Jack Casady and Harvey Sorgen in "Hot Tuna". Recently, he performed at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame tribute to "John Lee Hooker" at Stanford University as one of John's guests. Footage was shot at the show to be included in a documentary film about John Lee's life. In 1999, Pete and Jorma Kaukonen performed with Phil Lesh in a "Phil and Friends" show with Steve Kimock at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco. A live C.D. of the show called, "And Love Will See You Through" is available on Grateful Dead Records. 
An incredible duo consisting of Klyph Black of the Zen Tricksters and Johnny Sparrow......Black & Sparrow's new CD titled "Friend & Partner" (AMD 101) is a wonderful mix of acoustic music guaranteed to make anyone smile.....Klyph has shared the stage with many prominent performers including: Micky Hart, Donna Jean, David Nelson, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, Levon Helm, Buddy Cage, Michael Falzarano, Jason Crosby, Rob Barraco, Tom Constanten, DSO and many more. His music is currently being used on national TV in such shows as "Alias" and more....The acoustic sounds of "Friend & Partner" pleasantly range through a mix of styles, from blues to folk to country rock.....sweet sounding, enjoyable magic..... 
Wendy Lanter and Tom Circosta, with help from special friends Jeff Mattson & Klyph Black of the Zen Tricksters, Rob Barraco (Phil & Friends & Warren Haynes) and Jason Crosby (Robert Randolph Band). This Pop and Blues driven music is fresh with complex and coherent melodies, complimented by conversational lyrics that create mood, great setting and vision. 
Guitarist, singer, songwriter Michael Falzarano has been a working musician for the past 35 years, most notably in Hot Tuna, the famed offspring of The Jefferson Airplane, and in The Memphis Pilgrims, a Memphis-style rock ‘n’ roll/blues band that he founded in 1986. Within six months of its debut on the club circuit, Falzarano’s Memphis Pilgrims were hailed by the press as one of New York’s “best new bands” who were “simply and wonderfully a real rock ‘n’ roll band.” The group’s second available release, Bad As I Wanna Be (King Radio), includes the eponymous song written for the ABC-TV movie version of Dennis Rodman’s controversial autobiography. 
"MAKING OF A REALIST" The Electrix new CD, on AMD Records is a collection of original music dispelling the cover band theory. The Electrix are a group of seasoned musicians with over 25 years of diverse experience in the music field. They perform classic rock of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band and other related genre of music, as well as their own compositions.
In the 80's John Sparrow was a staple of the NYC rock scene, his band "Johnny Sparrow & the Vidals" doing straight ahead rock originals, were common to see at the Lone Star Cafe, the Roxy, the Limelight and most of the Downtown music scene. They have opened for Stevie Ray Vaughn, Steve Forbert and numerous other acts. By 1987 John met Klyph Black who was signed to Manhattan Records with the band "Urgent". They struck up a friendship, a kinship, and the next thing you know they were writing and performing acoustic shows together. They developed a following and Black and Sparrow was formed.
