were both involved in music since their early adolescent years and never abandoned their inherent passion. Throughout his many academic pursuits, Inno never strayed too far from his first love for the written word. He managed to accrue numerous prolific accomplishments as an aspiring poet and effectively married these poignant lyrical works to the rich and intense melodies also created. On the other hand, Bruno continued to refine his skill at deriving guitar licks with alluring vigor. In having been absent from the scene for some time, several fellow artists justifiably insisted that the two garner their forces and readily adopt a far more proactive stance in bringing their efforts to fruition. Ultimately, since that pivotal moment, the end result is this fateful opus. Inspired by instinct, this music evades the formal confines of rigidity and moreover embraces an escapist flair. Influenced from a very broad spectrum of styles, each member respectively brings a new perspective forth serving in the culmination of this refreshingly authentic genre within a well established paradigm. The oeuvre was recorded in its entirety in Montreal at Woodshed Studios with childhood friend and producer/arranger Peter Ranallo. The familial atmosphere engendered at the location only further reinforced the genuineness of the collaboration. We thank everyone involved from the bottom of our hearts for their limitless patience and allowing us to deepen our insight. Unlike most things that surround us today, family and friends are NOT disposable.