sal de bano
(©1986 Barnie Bear Records)

1. I Want To 2. I Believe In Peace 3. Why Don't You Call
4. The Dead Song 5. Running From Me 6. Rock and Roll Is Evil 7. I Need You 8. Always (instrumental) 9. Everytime 10. The Pro Song 11. Always

Lyrics and Commentary

Number of Units Sold: 110
Availability: Cassette
Cost: $3.50 (USD) +$2.80 S&H

In November of 1985 somewhere in an old abandoned ice arena, three bodies were discovered. They were later identified as being the bodies of the three missing Bano brothers.  Contrary to previous reports Jano, Vano, and Stano had not been killed in a mysterious zamboni accident - only rendered unconscious.  The brothers were on ice from December of 1984 to November of 1985.  Listening to this album you can tell that the brothers must have been feeling a little woozy from the experience.  How would you feel after being  run over by a zamboni, and then left for dead?

Reunited, and full of creative ideas, the first the idea the brothers had was to kick Jevon out of the band.  They also changed management companies, parting ways with Norman Underwood, and linking up with The Family Ferret.

Although Hermes Brown had left Barnie Bear, the label stood by the band and released the album to a waiting public. Al de Bano was their first album to sell over a hundred units. The Dead Song turned out to be one of the band's most popular songs.

With the relative success of the album, Barnie Bear licensed the Banos' previous releases with managed to sell moderately.

Jano - drums, percussion, vocals, coughs

Jano is a mellow fellow who likes to sit around being mellow.  His biggest musical influence is Perry Como's double live Iranian Memories (not available in North America).  His favourite saying is, "That wasn't me, it was Vano."

Dano - guitars, more guitars, vocals

Dano is the band's token rebel.  He still enjoys the "A-Team" and likes to go around calling himself "Mr. D".  He likes to lick stamps (because they taste good).  He also likes to stimulate himself and release endorphins into his system (don't ask).

Stano - vocals, vocals, vocals

Stano hasn't been the same since "The zamboni got 'em." His thumbs have been stuck in his ears ever since.  People think he's a moose.  He's extra careful during hunting season.

Vano - bass, piano, vocal pollution

Vano likes to drink Loob, and make rude and objectionable noises using the lower part of his body. His favourite saying is, "It wasn't me, it was Jano."

Liner notes and credits

All songs written by Jevon ©1986
The Dead Song music and lyrics by Jevon with assistance from Lori

Produced by Jevon for Banophernalia
Recorded in Canada at Zawoncher Studios

Banos concept and art by Jevon
Managed by The Family Ferret Figurehead Management Company, Vancouver BC.

Thanks

Brenda (sigh), Dwight, Andy (am I dead too?), Lori, Dave "The Rave"