RELEASED 29.3.2012
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce a new official CD release of the album "SAY HELLO TO THE BAND” by the British Progressive / Folk-Rock group DECAMERON. Formed in 1968 in Gloucestershire by JOHN COPPIN (Guitar, Vocals) and DAVE BELL (Guitar, Vocals), by 1971 the band evolved into a quartet with the arrival of AL FENN on Lead Guitar and Mandolin and GEOFF MARCH on Violin and Cello. The group signed to VERTIGO records in 1973 and recorded their debut album with notable guests such as TIMI DONALD on Drums and B.J. COLE on Dobro. A unique fusion of Folk and Progressive influences, "SAY HELLO TO THE BAND” has long been sought by collectors as a vinyl artefact. This new CD edition is re-mastered from the original tapes and adds both sides of DECAMERON’s first single as bonus tracks. This Esoteric Recordings reissue includes a booklet that fully restores all original album artwork and features a new essay.
1. SAY HELLO TO THE BAND 2. BYARD'S LEAP 3. JUDITH 4. INNOCENT SYLVESTER PRIME 5. CROWS 6. THE MOON'S IN 'A' 7. STOAT'S GROPE 8. RIDE A LAME PONY 9. SHINE AWAY 10. STOATS GROAP (ALL I NEED) 11. FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE REGAL