Project Damage Control
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Project Damage Control is a musical project formed by musicians from several Christian and secular rock bands.
The first album was the accidental by-product of Alan and Brent reuniting with former band mates, to record old songs for posterity. The experience of reuniting, playing together and recording was awesome. The comradery and love for the music had not waned. Pre-production rehearsals and recording sessions were fun and effortless, until a power outage caused hard drive failures. All work was lost. The worst crash came next.
Vocalist Wayne Howard was t-boned by a car while riding his motorcycle. Doctors said he would not live. He lived. Doctors said he would not walk. He walked after major re-constructive hip, leg and ankle surgeries and therapy. Though not fully recovered, Wayne was anxious to get out and sing. Recording resumed one stormy Saturday afternoon at the Next Level Studios, Tulsa, Oklahoma. The songs were recorded live in two takes. The playing was great. Wayne sang well through extreme pain and medication while seated in his wheel chair. Multiple power outages cut the session short. Recording was completed days later.
The reunion grew from one weekend into a month. Availability and performance became an issue for some of the players. The project grew to be larger and more demanding than expected. Alan and Brent turned to Louie Weaver (former Petra drummer) to complete the drums tracks. Friends from local bands provided guitar tracks. John Schlitt (Petra vocalist) re-recorded all vocal tracks. John was impressed with the scratch tracks provided by Wayne. For grins, Brent posted links to rough mixes of the tunes. The feedback was positive and copies were requested. It was decided that the project should be released. While discussing all of the trials, tribulations and blessings of the experience, "Project Damage Control" came to mind and summed it all up nicely.
Project Damage Control
- was finally released on March 15, 2005 receiving positive reviews.
"Project Damage Control" was distributed in the United States by Wesscott Marketing and internationally by GoGlobal Entertainment. Customer feedback and industry reviews were very positive. The first single, "Liar", was in the Top10, Top5 and Number One for multiple weeks, on ReignRadio, beating out Stryper and other mainstream Christian rock/metal groups.
"Project Damage Control"
Alan Sandifer: Co-Producer, Co-Writer, Guitars
Brent Handy: Co-Producer, Co-Writer, Engineer, Keys and Guitar Noises
Featuring:
John Schlitt
(Head East
, Petra (band)
, Solo Artist): Vocals
Louie Weaver
(Petra (band)
, Viktor Band, Session Artist): Drums
Alan and Brent began writing and recording new music in 2006. Recording of all instrumental tracks was completed in 2008. Vocal track recording and mixing began in 2009. Project Damage Control's "Mechanism" was released July, 2010.
"Mechanism"
Alan Sandifer: Co-Producer, Co-Writer, Guitars
Brent Handy: Co-Producer, Co-Writer, Engineer, Vocals
Featuring:
Greg X Volz: (Petra
, Solo Artist, Session Artist): Vocals
John Schlitt
: (Petra
, Solo Artist, Session Artist): Vocals
Louie Weaver
(Classic Petra, Petra
, Viktor Band, Session Artist): Drums
John Lawry
(Petra
, Classic Petra, Joe English (musician) Band, Solo Artist, Session Artist): Synthesizers
Alex Argento (Solo Artist, Session Artist): Piano, Synthesizers
Marco Sfogli
(James Labrie
band, Solo Artist, Session Artist): Guitars
Greg Bailey
(Six Pence, Petra
, Session Artist): Bass
Additional Musicians:
Roberio Moreira: Percussion
Brian Gresh: Guitars
Daniel MacFarlane: Guitars
Jeremy Gerretson: Guitars
History
Project Damage Control (PDC) was formed by Alan Sandifer and Brent Handy in 2004. The 2005, self-funded, independent, release struck a chord with over 50,000 people from around the world, who enjoy rock music of the 70's, 80's and 90's and the performances of two former Petra band members, John Schlitt and Louie Weaver.The first album was the accidental by-product of Alan and Brent reuniting with former band mates, to record old songs for posterity. The experience of reuniting, playing together and recording was awesome. The comradery and love for the music had not waned. Pre-production rehearsals and recording sessions were fun and effortless, until a power outage caused hard drive failures. All work was lost. The worst crash came next.
Vocalist Wayne Howard was t-boned by a car while riding his motorcycle. Doctors said he would not live. He lived. Doctors said he would not walk. He walked after major re-constructive hip, leg and ankle surgeries and therapy. Though not fully recovered, Wayne was anxious to get out and sing. Recording resumed one stormy Saturday afternoon at the Next Level Studios, Tulsa, Oklahoma. The songs were recorded live in two takes. The playing was great. Wayne sang well through extreme pain and medication while seated in his wheel chair. Multiple power outages cut the session short. Recording was completed days later.
The reunion grew from one weekend into a month. Availability and performance became an issue for some of the players. The project grew to be larger and more demanding than expected. Alan and Brent turned to Louie Weaver (former Petra drummer) to complete the drums tracks. Friends from local bands provided guitar tracks. John Schlitt (Petra vocalist) re-recorded all vocal tracks. John was impressed with the scratch tracks provided by Wayne. For grins, Brent posted links to rough mixes of the tunes. The feedback was positive and copies were requested. It was decided that the project should be released. While discussing all of the trials, tribulations and blessings of the experience, "Project Damage Control" came to mind and summed it all up nicely.
Project Damage Control
Project Damage Control (album)
Project Damage Control is the debut album released by the musical project of the same name. It was released on March 15, 2005, by HA! Recording LLC and VAH Productions LLC....
- was finally released on March 15, 2005 receiving positive reviews.
"Project Damage Control" was distributed in the United States by Wesscott Marketing and internationally by GoGlobal Entertainment. Customer feedback and industry reviews were very positive. The first single, "Liar", was in the Top10, Top5 and Number One for multiple weeks, on ReignRadio, beating out Stryper and other mainstream Christian rock/metal groups.
"Project Damage Control"
Alan Sandifer: Co-Producer, Co-Writer, Guitars
Brent Handy: Co-Producer, Co-Writer, Engineer, Keys and Guitar Noises
Featuring:
John Schlitt
John Schlitt
John William Schlitt is known for his career as the lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1986 until the band's retirement in late 2005. Prior to joining Petra in 1986, Schlitt was the vocalist for Head East....
(Head East
Head East
Head East is an American hard rock band originally from South Central Illinois. The band was formed by vocalist John Schlitt, guitarist Mike Somerville, keyboardist Roger Boyd, bassist Dan Birney, and drummer Steve Huston. They met and formed the band while studying at the University of Illinois,...
, Petra (band)
Petra (band)
Petra is a music group regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock"...
, Solo Artist): Vocals
Louie Weaver
Louie Weaver
Louie Weaver III is a Christian drummer most famous for being the long-time drummer of legendary Christian rock band Petra for 22 years. Weaver was controversially dismissed from the band in 2003. He is currently working on several projects. In 2010, Weaver reunited with former members of Petra...
(Petra (band)
Petra (band)
Petra is a music group regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock"...
, Viktor Band, Session Artist): Drums
Alan and Brent began writing and recording new music in 2006. Recording of all instrumental tracks was completed in 2008. Vocal track recording and mixing began in 2009. Project Damage Control's "Mechanism" was released July, 2010.
"Mechanism"
Alan Sandifer: Co-Producer, Co-Writer, Guitars
Brent Handy: Co-Producer, Co-Writer, Engineer, Vocals
Featuring:
Greg X Volz: (Petra
Petra
Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is famous for its rock cut architecture and water conduits system. Established sometime around the 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan as well as its most visited...
, Solo Artist, Session Artist): Vocals
John Schlitt
John Schlitt
John William Schlitt is known for his career as the lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1986 until the band's retirement in late 2005. Prior to joining Petra in 1986, Schlitt was the vocalist for Head East....
: (Petra
Petra
Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is famous for its rock cut architecture and water conduits system. Established sometime around the 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan as well as its most visited...
, Solo Artist, Session Artist): Vocals
Louie Weaver
Louie Weaver
Louie Weaver III is a Christian drummer most famous for being the long-time drummer of legendary Christian rock band Petra for 22 years. Weaver was controversially dismissed from the band in 2003. He is currently working on several projects. In 2010, Weaver reunited with former members of Petra...
(Classic Petra, Petra
Petra
Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is famous for its rock cut architecture and water conduits system. Established sometime around the 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan as well as its most visited...
, Viktor Band, Session Artist): Drums
John Lawry
John Lawry
John Lawry is a Christian musician, composer, producer, and songwriter. He is most remembered for being the keyboardist of Christian rock band Petra during their most prolific years.-Biography:...
(Petra
Petra
Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is famous for its rock cut architecture and water conduits system. Established sometime around the 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan as well as its most visited...
, Classic Petra, Joe English (musician) Band, Solo Artist, Session Artist): Synthesizers
Alex Argento (Solo Artist, Session Artist): Piano, Synthesizers
Marco Sfogli
Marco Sfogli
Marco Sfogli is an Italian rock guitarist. He has appeared on several albums.- History:Born in 1980, his first attempt with music came in 1984 when he played with his parents in Schwetzingen, Germany during an encore. But the story starts in 1989 when he received his first electric guitar as a...
(James Labrie
James LaBrie
Kevin James LaBrie is a Canadian vocalist who is best known as the lead singer of the American progressive metal band Dream Theater.-Early life:...
band, Solo Artist, Session Artist): Guitars
Greg Bailey
Greg Bailey
Greg Bailey was bassist in the Christian Rock band Petra since joining in late 2001. Before that, he played with several rock bands, including Stir and others.Bailey's first Petra show was in a Pethead Convention held at Wichita, Kansas on January 26, 2002...
(Six Pence, Petra
Petra
Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is famous for its rock cut architecture and water conduits system. Established sometime around the 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan as well as its most visited...
, Session Artist): Bass
Additional Musicians:
Roberio Moreira: Percussion
Brian Gresh: Guitars
Daniel MacFarlane: Guitars
Jeremy Gerretson: Guitars
Musicians
- Alan Sandifer - rhythm and lead guitars, keyboards
- Brent Handy - keyboards and rhythm guitar
- John SchlittJohn SchlittJohn William Schlitt is known for his career as the lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1986 until the band's retirement in late 2005. Prior to joining Petra in 1986, Schlitt was the vocalist for Head East....
- vocals - Louie WeaverLouie WeaverLouie Weaver III is a Christian drummer most famous for being the long-time drummer of legendary Christian rock band Petra for 22 years. Weaver was controversially dismissed from the band in 2003. He is currently working on several projects. In 2010, Weaver reunited with former members of Petra...
- drums - Christian Dean - drums
- George NewGeorge NewDr. George Edward New was an etcher and portrait artist whose work garnered him international prestige. He is best known for a portrait of General Billy Mitchell, made from World War I photographs.-Early years:...
- rhythm, lead and bass guitars - Michael Vines - lead guitars
- Mark Folta - lead guitars
- Wayne Howard- lyricist
See also
- PetraPetra (band)Petra is a music group regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock"...
- John SchlittJohn SchlittJohn William Schlitt is known for his career as the lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1986 until the band's retirement in late 2005. Prior to joining Petra in 1986, Schlitt was the vocalist for Head East....
- Greg X. VolzGreg X. VolzGregory Xavier Volz is a Christian singer. He is most noted for being the former lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1979 to 1985 and is currently the lead vocalist of the reunited lineup.-Biography:...
- Louie WeaverLouie WeaverLouie Weaver III is a Christian drummer most famous for being the long-time drummer of legendary Christian rock band Petra for 22 years. Weaver was controversially dismissed from the band in 2003. He is currently working on several projects. In 2010, Weaver reunited with former members of Petra...
- Marco SfogliMarco SfogliMarco Sfogli is an Italian rock guitarist. He has appeared on several albums.- History:Born in 1980, his first attempt with music came in 1984 when he played with his parents in Schwetzingen, Germany during an encore. But the story starts in 1989 when he received his first electric guitar as a...
- James LabrieJames LaBrieKevin James LaBrie is a Canadian vocalist who is best known as the lead singer of the American progressive metal band Dream Theater.-Early life:...