Stow Lake - Flite (2023)

"Previously unreleased archival studio and live recordings of a forgotten Bay Area band from 1970-71.
An excellent cool mixture of acid rock, psychedelia and horn rock with outstanding guitar parts, hammonds and a tight rhythm section.
Stow Lake was a seven-piece band (named after the lake in Golden Gates Park) made up of seasoned musicians from San Francisco's original psychedelic/fusion scene. Among them we can find ace guitarist Bob Hardy (formerly of the hard psych band The Osgoode/Asgard); the tandem of Jeff Ervin (saxophone, flute) and Gene Hintermann (trumpet), both later in Aura, Bill Whiter's backing band and Hot Cider (with Dennis Geyer of AB Skhy); prodigy Larry Mallarino on trombone and bassist Dave Dunaway (later jazz fusion band Listen). Not forgetting the powerful singer and organist Bob Staley.
The previously unreleased recordings contained here were made at leading studios such as McCune and Golden State Recorders. Also included are a pair of excellent quality live tracks recorded at the legendary Fillmore West in 1971, showcasing the band at their peak with an impressive jam/acid rock sound."
A must-listen for fans of the bands: Tower of Power, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Electric Flag, Lighthouse...