VINYL FORMAT. The Rachel's band began recording in April of 1991 in Baltimore, MD under the direction of Christian Frederickson & Jason Noble. During the many years of running around to different cities and recording whenever they could, they met and became close friends with Rachel Grimes. Rachel was given a copy of their Rachel's Halo cassette because of her first name and soon the three began collaborating. In September of 1994, after a few more city moves, band break-ups, and general madness they decided to become a full time band and complete their first record for Quarterstick Records, "Handwriting," released May 1995. Written by Noble, Frederickson and Grimes, "Handwriting" features 16 musicians from many walks of life, (including the bands Shellac, Hula Hoop, The Coctails, Rodan, and members of two national orchestras).