'I'M READY NOW'

Years 2000 and 2001 saw different semblances of what was becoming a proper band. None of them went very far. Nevertheless, songs from the compilation were retained and realized with live instrumentation, the project gradually assuming a new name: the Concord. The first ensemble included Nicole playing bass, and added old classmates and marching band comrades Jonn Sokol on keyboards and Eric Wahl on drums. Another briefly added acquaintance Danny O'Brien on guitar. Toward the end of 2001, after Michael had begun assembling a semi-portable studio and recording bands, these later and more formal attempts were captured on tape at Michael's church.