Kiwi Waltz

The Kiwi Waltz dedication to bringing back the vibe of a high school sock hop, circa 1955, is demonstrated on this album. The album was a culmination of a nine-day musical adventure for its members. Kevin J. Frank, known for Traluma, Radio Flyer, Sweater Weather, the Sky Corvair and the legendary Gauge; Brian Simons, known for Helen and the Meadows North; and Greg Steffke, known for Compound Red, Helen and Convent Garden. All three met in Chicago in June, 1997, where the original sessions took place. These songs expose the lighter, tender and sometimes somber side of these three musicians. Clean guitars, deep bass, and a steady beat adds to Greg Steffke's saturated voice with smooth back up vocals to boot. With this CD reissue, songs ranging from slow ballads to upbeat dance numbers, producer Fred J. Popolo has added approximately fifteen minutes of never heard The Kiwi Waltz.