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Time Heals
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This band grew out of the fertile creative environment around
Stanwood and Camano Island, Washington. Singer/songwriter/rhythm guitarist Roger
Ludwick and drummer Kevin Miller had been playing
together for nearly 10 years. Guitar, bass and keyboard player Mark Dodge joined in
the summer of 1999, and the band worked diligently on songwriting
and recording emotional, melodic, somewhat trippy songs, resulting in Time
Heals.
Here's some kind words from other folks:
"Time Heals is one
exquisitely produced album.
These Camano Island gentlemen have
all been making music for decades, and it shows. They've crafted a mellow,
great-sounding CD, full of jangling guitars, snaky leads, and well-considered
percussive effects. The level of musicianship is top-notch, and the singing is
heartfelt." - Jim Nauseam, What's Up! magazine, Bellingham, WA.
"Moby Grape meets The Allman Brothers."
(We're not sure whether this next one is a good thing or a bad thing:)
"Thank you for the great CD. We listened to it today and we all enjoyed it
tremendously - it will be a regular play here at the office." - Howie Jensen, DDS.
Tame enough for the dentists
office, yet wild enough to rattle your molars?
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View songlist now on iTunes
1. Ashell (R.
Ludwick, E. Ludwick, M. Dodge) - We can never go
back, but we try. “Summer lust, where did she go?” Roger - lead
vocal, rhythm guitar; Kevin - drums; Mark - lead and rhythm guitars, bass,
vocals. Hear a sample: MP3 | Windows
Media;
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2. Time Heals (R. Ludwick, M. Dodge) - For anybody who has lost
a loved one. “Sometimes I see it all too clear.” Roger - lead vocal,
rhythm guitar; Kevin - drums; Mark - rhythm guitars, organ, bass, vocals. Hear a sample:
MP3 | Windows
Media;
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3. Strive (M. Dodge, R. Ludwick) - We try hard to control our
destiny, despite setbacks. “We’re sure to have a few bad dreams along the
way.” Roger - guitar; Kevin - drums; Mark - vocals, piano, bass. Hear a sample:
MP3
| Windows Media;
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4. A House is Not a Motel (Arthur Lee) - Life can be tough, but
you can probably count on me... “The news today will be the movies of tomorrow.” Roger -
lead vocal, rhythm guitar; Kevin - drums; Mark - bass, lead guitar. Hear a sample:
MP3 | Windows
Media;
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5. Torn (R. Ludwick, M. Dodge) - In the technology of love,
multitasking can be a real problem. “I’m in too deep, what can I do?”
Roger - lead vocal, rhythm guitar; Kevin - drums; Mark - lead guitar, bass,
piano, vocals. Hear a sample: MP3 | Windows
Media;
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6. Lonely Road (R. Ludwick, J. Stone, K. Miller, M. Dodge) - Bad dream sequence. “Soon
ye will find out what woody is all about.” Roger - lead vocal, rhythm
guitar; Kevin - drums; Mark - lead and rhythm guitars, bass, vocals. Hear a
sample: MP3 | Windows
Media;
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7. Visions (R. Ludwick, J. Stone, M. Dodge) - If I can have you only in
my dreams, then don’t wake me. “Go back to sleep.” Roger - lead
vocal, rhythm guitar; Kevin - drums; Mark - keyboards, guitars, bass, vocals. Hear a sample:
MP3 | Windows
Media;
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8. Run (R. Ludwick, M. Dodge) - Love can be so desperate it’s hard to
maintain dignity. “She’s everywhere!” Roger - lead vocal, rhythm
guitar; Kevin - drums; Mark - lead and rhythm guitars, bass. Hear
a sample: MP3 | Windows
Media;
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9. Footsteps in the Night (R. Ludwick, M. Dodge) - This can't
really be happening, can it? “I wish it was a dream I had.” Roger - lead vocal,
rhythm guitar; Kevin - drums; Mark - lead guitar, organ, bass, vocals. Hear
a sample: MP3 | Windows
Media;
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10. Angel (R. Ludwick, M. Dodge) - I’ll make myself a better person for
you, whoever you are. “Don't know if it's true, what I see in you.” Roger - lead vocal,
rhythm guitar; Kevin - drums; Mark - lead guitar, bass, vocals. Hear a sample:
MP3 | Windows
Media;
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11. Devil in Her Pocket (R. Ludwick, K. Miller, M. Dodge) - Lure of love and danger. “There's
nothing I can say or do to bring you back now.”
Roger - lead vocal, rhythm guitar; Kevin - drums; Mark -
guitars, bass, vocals. Hear a sample: MP3 |
Windows
Media;
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Past
Shows
Giza is no longer together as a band, but One Ton
of Ducks, the band (including two of the three original Giza members)
now performs most of the songs from this record.
June 7, 2003
- Its a Farewell to Kevin party at
the Fabulous Stanwood Hotel Tavern. Kevin is heading off to
Boston soon, and no doubt eventually will become a Red Sox fan. As
horrible as that may sound, we are even more upset to be losing one of
the best drummers in the Northwest to the Northeast! Come on down to the
tavern and help us give Kevin a real hard time about all this. Good
drummers are hard to find, so this may be the final gig for the "Gizers"
as we know them. Since this is a party, we'll be providing some cheap
but oh-so-nutritious snacks, and we'll also be giving away some random
free stuff. Opening the show is "Chuckanut Drive"
- Giza takes the stage around 10:30pm.
The Stanwood Hotel Tavern, 26926 - 102nd Ave
NW, Stanwood. 360-629-2888.
May 25, 2003 - Private party
at "Club Tazio," which turns out to be Stanwood-Camano's best
venue for live music! A super stage in a big barn with a killer sound
system and light show! A great time was had by all - 6 bands and good
company. Thanks, Tazio!
May 17, 2003 - Private Party.
February 15, 2003
- another hour of mostly original rock music with a few lovingly
interpreted covers, presented Saturday evening for your edification at
the Fabulous Stanwood Hotel Tavern. A new tune or two, a little
tighter all the time. We're counting down the months before Kevin, our
incredible drummer, moves to Boston this summer. There is something
special that happens to a band that comes only from years of playing
together, so come on down and see what 10+ years sounds like before
Kevin is gone. The Stanwood Hotel Tavern, 26926 - 102nd Ave
NW, Stanwood. 360-629-2888.
December 21, 2002
- It's a Christmas Party at the fabulously
funky Stanwood Hotel, featuring GIZA starting at around 10:15pm,
followed by the neo-surf sounds of The Manatees,
who will be performing
The Ventures Christmas Album! Keep your normal holiday music - give me
the Ventures!
Special holiday stuff will be done!
September 28, 2002 -
The Stanwood Hotel Tavern - Stanwood, WA. Giza will take the stage around 10pm. Also appearing
are Sicxs, an up-and-coming Seattle band fronted by Roger's son
Brett! How cool (or weird) is that? Also appearing is Stanwood High
School band Exit 212, who did a great job at the Stanwood-Camano
Music Festival's Electric Equinox rock concert earlier this month. Come
on down, it's gonna be fun!
June 15, 2002 -
The Stanwood Hotel Tavern
Stanwood, WA
June 8, 2002 -
Private Party
A few pix from the December 21, 2002 show at the Stanwood Hotel
(click an image to enlarge):
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