MMOC's latest studio LP, Ghost In The DoorwayMarshmellow Overcoat has unleashed Ghost In The Doorway, the band’s latest album. Ghost In The Doorway is MMOC’s seventh studio album, and second recorded with the current lineup of Tyler Calkins, Dave Verbocy, Alan Hancock and Anthony Cavallaro. Recorded at GCR Audio in Buffalo with engineer Brad Lauchert, the album is the band’s strongest yet. Available on all streaming/downloading platforms.
The album is the culmination of a long journey of writing and performing. Thirteen years ago Tyler Calkins and Dave Verbocy started Marshmellow Overcoat with the intent of playing “Classic Rock for Today” - Songs written in the vein of old classics but with a modern edge and twist. In the years since, the band has evolved from trying to sound like its heroes to crafting its own sound.........more |
JUMPING SHARKS
MMOC's Most-Played Album
The title Jumping Sharks is a nod to us getting a bit older and perhaps we’re 'Jumping The Shark' on some little things. Embracing it and allowing the music to go where it’s going in the future are key elements. As much as we love Classic Rock and stuff our parents enjoy, there’s a chance this will be the last of our albums to have that old-time feel......more |
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Track list (Click here for lyrics)
Smoke Screen
The first single from the album and one of MMOC's most streamed songs. The song was the written about missing the big picture.
Stop you Now
Based on an old riff Alan Hancock came up with. One of the final songs written for the album.
Reason to Stay
Features both Dave Verbocy and Tyler Calkins on lead vocals, with Dave taking the verses.
Through the Night
An old idea for a song and one of the first the band recorded at GCR Audio.
The Best Thing
Rocking and '60s-inspired. You can hear the influences.
Really Coming Home
This one first appeared on Tyler's solo album Late to Fly but was revived by the full band.
Hope You'll Understand
A tune Tyler originally wrote for Second Act to perform.
We've Got to Roll
A staple at shows. The LP's second single was written about the forests surrounding the band's hometown. Based on an old idea.
What I Love
Dave on lead vocals again and adding some acoustic guitar to the mix. One of his best.
At The End of the Day
One of Tyler's best songs and Anthony's best drumming performances.
Recorded at GCR Audio and Mammoth Recording Studio in Buffalo, NY, 2019. Mixed and Mastered by Brad Lauchert.
Track list (Click here for lyrics)
Smoke Screen
The first single from the album and one of MMOC's most streamed songs. The song was the written about missing the big picture.
Stop you Now
Based on an old riff Alan Hancock came up with. One of the final songs written for the album.
Reason to Stay
Features both Dave Verbocy and Tyler Calkins on lead vocals, with Dave taking the verses.
Through the Night
An old idea for a song and one of the first the band recorded at GCR Audio.
The Best Thing
Rocking and '60s-inspired. You can hear the influences.
Really Coming Home
This one first appeared on Tyler's solo album Late to Fly but was revived by the full band.
Hope You'll Understand
A tune Tyler originally wrote for Second Act to perform.
We've Got to Roll
A staple at shows. The LP's second single was written about the forests surrounding the band's hometown. Based on an old idea.
What I Love
Dave on lead vocals again and adding some acoustic guitar to the mix. One of his best.
At The End of the Day
One of Tyler's best songs and Anthony's best drumming performances.
Recorded at GCR Audio and Mammoth Recording Studio in Buffalo, NY, 2019. Mixed and Mastered by Brad Lauchert.
Marshmellow Overcoat"On their fifth album, a self-titled effort, the Pennsylvania-based group unites the roots-flavored aesthetic of classic rock with the quirkiness of contemporary indie styles. In other words, the band can be compared to both Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and The Shins, brewing warm, likable guitar pop with an emphasis on catchy melodies and no-frills arrangements." - No Depression Magazine
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Marshmellow Overcoat
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Marshmellow Overcoat brings Classic Rock up to date with the release of their new self-titled album. The Pennsylvania band’s most fully-realized work yet, the album features the singles “The Room Spins Around,” “Marshmellow Overcoat," "See the Plan" and many more standout throwback Rock songs.
The LP is the first to feature the four-piece lineup of Tyler Calkins (Vocals, Guitars, Piano and Songwriting), Anthony Cavallaro (Drums), Jason Wood (Bass and Backing Vocals) and Alan Hancock (Guitar). While Tyler’s focus remains Beatles and Dylan-influenced songwriting, the addition of Alan adds a dynamic of guitar virtuosity not heard on previous MMOC albums. The return of Anthony on the kit and Jason on bass further strengthens the powerful new sound of the group, bridging the gap between Classic Rock-inspired music of the past and more modern music of the nineties and into today.
The tracks were recorded in Pittsburgh, PA with the help of veteran recording engineer and musician Rick Gercak. The band is now preparing to promote the album with a full slate of gigs for 2017 and 2018.
Track List:
1. Intro
2. The Room Spins Around
3. Tune of the Turning World
4. Wander and They Fly
5. Snow Lights
6. See the Plan
7. I Can't Help You Anymore
8. Marshmellow Overcoat
9. River of Stars
10.Back to Earth (Snow Lights Pt. II)
Album notes: Marshmellow Overcoat's self-titled fifth studio album is the band's first with the lineup of Tyler Calkins (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano and Harmonica), Anthony Cavallaro (Drums), Jason Wood (Bass and Backing Vocals) and Alan Hancock (Guitar). Highlights include the LP's first single, "The Room Spins Around," as well as the title track and "Tune of the Turning World."
All songs written by Tyler Calkins and Danny Glassmire (lyrics)
except "Intro" and "Marshmellow Overcoat" written by Calkins/Cavallaro/Wood/Hancock
"See the Plan" and "I Can't Help You Anymore" written by Calkins
Recorded and mixed by Rick Gercak at College Park Recorders in Allison Park, PA, Sept. - Nov. '16
Mastered by John Guth in NYC, Dec. '16
Press Release
MMOC Self-Titled LP Review and Interview in roots music publication nodepression.com
MMOC Self-Titled LP Review in Pennsylvania Musician Magazine
Wait For Me
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Tyler, Anthony and Dave’s proper follow-up to “On Safari," Tyler recorded many of the instruments himself in his home studio. The album features the MMOC staples “Wait For Me,” “Miracle” and “Emily.”
Track List:
1. Wait For Me
2. Let Her Down
3. Where Did We Go?
4. All or Nothing
5. Just When You Thought I'd Win
6. Need You Down the Line
7. I Can't Help You (Swift Drive)
8. High & Outside
9l Tomorrow Night
10.Want You to Know
11.Emily
12.Miracle
CDBaby album notes: Marshmellow Overcoat's fourth studio album of all-original material, featuring the title track, Tyler's acoustic "Need You Down the Line" and "Miracle."
All songs by Tyler Calkins, Dave Verbocy and Anthony Cavallaro
with special guest Jason Wood
2016 "Classic Rock for Today"
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She’s Got Revolution (aka MMOC 3)
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The band's third release was nearly a lost MMOC album, and was initially rejected by the group's indie label in late 2011.
Costing thousands to record, mix, and mix again on the west coast, while nearly fracturing the band, the record still contains the memorable songs “In All Certainty,” “Dienna” and “She’s Got Revolution.” Studio engineers Marc Frigo and Todd Smallwood helped the band salvage the better tracks from the sessions.
Track List:
1. She's Got Revolution
2. Dienna
3. Don't Walk Away
4. All Along the Way
5. In All Certainty
6. On the Hill That Night
7. When You're Not Around
8. I Wanna Let You Out
9. Black Cape/End of the World Jam
10.Mandolin Blues
11.Song For Rick Danko
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The band's third release was nearly a lost MMOC album, and was initially rejected by the group's indie label in late 2011.
Costing thousands to record, mix, and mix again on the west coast, while nearly fracturing the band, the record still contains the memorable songs “In All Certainty,” “Dienna” and “She’s Got Revolution.” Studio engineers Marc Frigo and Todd Smallwood helped the band salvage the better tracks from the sessions.
Track List:
1. She's Got Revolution
2. Dienna
3. Don't Walk Away
4. All Along the Way
5. In All Certainty
6. On the Hill That Night
7. When You're Not Around
8. I Wanna Let You Out
9. Black Cape/End of the World Jam
10.Mandolin Blues
11.Song For Rick Danko
CDBaby album notes: Tyler Calkins, Dave Verbocy & Anthony Cavallaro With special guest Jason Wood Recorded and mixed by Marc Frigo at Frigo Recording Studio in State College, PA except "She's Got Revolution" - Mixed by Todd Smallwood in Los Angeles, CA January 2011-March 2012 Buy on iTunes, Listen on Spotify |
On Safari
"The trio holds tight to keeping their music relevant to today. Their sophomore release, On Safari, does just that. With Mark Frigo (Indigo Girls, Nicole C. Mullen, Patty Loveless), manning the console’s toggles and switches, the guys have left their 2009 debut, Dominique’s Garden and Brigade, in the dust. The only strong connection remaining is the stellar songwriting."
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On Safari
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MMOC’s best-known older album and first national release, around half of the songs from "On Safari” are still played at shows. “Faces On the Floor,” “Goin' to Williamsport,” “Girl With the Red Hair” and “Another Way to Hide” are among the highlights. Nashville engineer Marc Frigo lent his home studio in State College, PA for the project and helped greatly throughout the recording process.
Standard and Deluxe Editions (featuring live bonus tracks and studio outtakes) are available on CDBaby, iTunes and the MMOC Store.
Tyler: “That LP is miles above the album before it and the one after it if you ask me. It’s certainly a naive-sounding album, but those songs worked. My voice wasn't there yet, but it didn’t matter. Half of those songs could do well anywhere. The loose concept was just to make a mid-60’s kind of album, and I think we achieved that and gained experience in the studio. The first half of the album was mostly two-minute songs with standard rock instrumentation.”
Track List:
1. Over Me
2. Faces On the Floor
3. Nothing's Ever Been the Same
4. Girl With the Red Hair
5. Goin' to Williamsport
6. Life is Complicated
7. She's a Winner
8. Around Here
9. How To Let Go
10.Another Way to Hide
11.Something Sun
12.Live On
CDBaby Album Notes:
Tyler Calkins - Vocals, Guitars, Piano and Harmonica
Dave Verbocy - Vocals, Bass and Guitars
Anthony Cavallaro - Drums/Percussion
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Marc Frigo
at Frigo Recording Studio in State College, PA from May - September, 2010
Released November 23, 2010,
Bonus Tracks (Tracks 13 - 27, Live and Demos) released September 29, 2015
Produced by Marshmellow Overcoat
All songs by Calkins/Verbocy except "She's a Winner," - Calkins/Verbocy/Cavallaro
Original album notes:
Marshmellow Overcoat could be described as a band that above all else maintains the musical spirit of the 1960's and 70's, while keeping it relevant for today. Tyler Calkins and Dave Verbocy first performed as Marshmellow Overcoat in early 2008 after playing solo acoustic shows for some time. Months later the duo added drummer Anthony Cavallaro and began recording and performing full-time. They set out to keep the music they loved alive, and infuse the true spirit of the 60’s and 70’s in their own work. In the same vein as their heroes like The Beatles and Neil Young, Marshmellow Overcoat is focused on making very solid albums with classic rock-style songwriting and musicianship. The band's first album, "Dominique's Garden," was released independently in late 2009. After spending the first half of 2010 playing concerts throughout western PA and NY state, the band is getting ready to promote their second album, "On Safari," which was recorded with veteran Nashville engineer Marc Frigo.
Highlights include "Faces On the Floor," Goin' to Williamsport," "Life Is Complicated" and "Another Way to Hide." At concerts, audiences can also expect to hear rollicking versions of many of their favorite classic and modern rock songs, bringing old favorites back to life and into today.
Buy on iTunes, Listen on Spotify
MMOC’s best-known older album and first national release, around half of the songs from "On Safari” are still played at shows. “Faces On the Floor,” “Goin' to Williamsport,” “Girl With the Red Hair” and “Another Way to Hide” are among the highlights. Nashville engineer Marc Frigo lent his home studio in State College, PA for the project and helped greatly throughout the recording process.
Standard and Deluxe Editions (featuring live bonus tracks and studio outtakes) are available on CDBaby, iTunes and the MMOC Store.
Tyler: “That LP is miles above the album before it and the one after it if you ask me. It’s certainly a naive-sounding album, but those songs worked. My voice wasn't there yet, but it didn’t matter. Half of those songs could do well anywhere. The loose concept was just to make a mid-60’s kind of album, and I think we achieved that and gained experience in the studio. The first half of the album was mostly two-minute songs with standard rock instrumentation.”
Track List:
1. Over Me
2. Faces On the Floor
3. Nothing's Ever Been the Same
4. Girl With the Red Hair
5. Goin' to Williamsport
6. Life is Complicated
7. She's a Winner
8. Around Here
9. How To Let Go
10.Another Way to Hide
11.Something Sun
12.Live On
CDBaby Album Notes:
Tyler Calkins - Vocals, Guitars, Piano and Harmonica
Dave Verbocy - Vocals, Bass and Guitars
Anthony Cavallaro - Drums/Percussion
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Marc Frigo
at Frigo Recording Studio in State College, PA from May - September, 2010
Released November 23, 2010,
Bonus Tracks (Tracks 13 - 27, Live and Demos) released September 29, 2015
Produced by Marshmellow Overcoat
All songs by Calkins/Verbocy except "She's a Winner," - Calkins/Verbocy/Cavallaro
Original album notes:
Marshmellow Overcoat could be described as a band that above all else maintains the musical spirit of the 1960's and 70's, while keeping it relevant for today. Tyler Calkins and Dave Verbocy first performed as Marshmellow Overcoat in early 2008 after playing solo acoustic shows for some time. Months later the duo added drummer Anthony Cavallaro and began recording and performing full-time. They set out to keep the music they loved alive, and infuse the true spirit of the 60’s and 70’s in their own work. In the same vein as their heroes like The Beatles and Neil Young, Marshmellow Overcoat is focused on making very solid albums with classic rock-style songwriting and musicianship. The band's first album, "Dominique's Garden," was released independently in late 2009. After spending the first half of 2010 playing concerts throughout western PA and NY state, the band is getting ready to promote their second album, "On Safari," which was recorded with veteran Nashville engineer Marc Frigo.
Highlights include "Faces On the Floor," Goin' to Williamsport," "Life Is Complicated" and "Another Way to Hide." At concerts, audiences can also expect to hear rollicking versions of many of their favorite classic and modern rock songs, bringing old favorites back to life and into today.
Dominique’s Garden
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Tyler Calkins and Dave Verbocy’s early acoustic demos made up the bulk of the band’s first album. Recorded completely at home with minimal equipment and given a small indie release, the album is still available to download on iTunes and shows the group’s beginning.
Tyler: “It's not one of the first albums I recommend because of the low quality of the recordings. But a few of the best songs I’ve written were on that, since we’d had years to come up with them. Dave and I had to start somewhere. I’m not sure if I’ve topped ‘Not Coming Down,’ and often consider bringing it back…”
Buy on iTunes, Listen on Spotify
Tyler Calkins and Dave Verbocy’s early acoustic demos made up the bulk of the band’s first album. Recorded completely at home with minimal equipment and given a small indie release, the album is still available to download on iTunes and shows the group’s beginning.
Tyler: “It's not one of the first albums I recommend because of the low quality of the recordings. But a few of the best songs I’ve written were on that, since we’d had years to come up with them. Dave and I had to start somewhere. I’m not sure if I’ve topped ‘Not Coming Down,’ and often consider bringing it back…”
Track List: 1. Not Coming Down 2. I'll Let You Know 3. Only the Villains 4. This Is the Day 5. Hangin' On 6. Queen Elizabeth 7. Ormsby 8. Turn the Light On 9. Hey Hey Lila 10.Someone Else's Gun CDBaby album notes: All songs by Calkins/Verbocy. First album. Recorded mostly acoustic in Bradford, PA. December 2008 - August 2009 |
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