The 31st Of February — The 31st Of February 1968 (USA, Psychedelic, Folk Rock)

The 31st Of February — The 31st Of February 1968 (USA, Psychedelic, Folk Rock)

The only album by the Jacksonville, Florida trio, active in 1967-1968. After the band's breakup, drummer Butch Trucks joined the Allman Brothers. Scott Boyer, along with musician Tommy Talton, formed Cowboy and occasionally recorded for the Allman Brothers' Capricorn Records label. David Brown became a studio bassist, playing first in Boz Scagg's band, then with Boyer in Cowboy, and finally in Norton Buffalo & The Knockouts until Norton's death in October 2009.The 31st of February consisted of Charles Scott Boyer (vocals, 12-string guitar, songwriter), David Brown (bass guitar, tenor saxaphone, songwriter) and Butch Trucks, Jr. (drums, songwriter). Recorded at Henry Stone's studio in 1968 and produced by Steve Alaimo and Brad Shapiro. They first recorded at Henry Stone's original upstairs eight-track studio.

The 31st of February album, yielded one of Florida's greatest rock gems, "Sandcastles." "Sandcastles" was an incredible, haunting masterpiece filled with the sound of seagulls, surf and a hypnotic organ riff. During the sessions, the trio utilized the great talents of south Florida musicians Benny Latimore and Bobby Puccetti on organ.

Butch Trucks, Jr. became the drummer for the legendary Allman Brothers Band. Charles Scott Boyer formed the band Cowboy. David Brown went on to join Boz Scaggs.


Tracks:
01. Sandcastles - 2:44
02. Porcelain Mirrors - 2:56
03. Broken Day - 2:57
04. Wrong - 2:11
05. The Greener Isle - 2:42
06. Cod'ine - 6:15
07. A Different Kind Of Head - 2:46
08. Pedestals - 2:25
09. Free - 2:29
10. A Nickel's Worth Of Benny's Help - 4:21
11. Pick A Gripe - 2:06
12. Cries Of Treason - 3:08
Bonus:
13. In The Morning When I'm Real (Single A-Side, 1969) - 2:33

Personnel:
Scott Boyer - 12-string guitar, vocals
David Brown – bass, tenor saxophone
Butch Trucks (Claude Hudson Trucks) - drums
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Benny Latimore - organ
Robert Pucetti - organ
Duane Allman - guitar (13)
Brad Shapiro, Steve Alaimo - producers



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