Crude Oil Returns!!!
Phase One Rehearsal Studios, Farmingdale NY 12/5/08

Crude Oil started back in '01 at my old company Openlnk, when I sent out an email soliciting people who wanted to jam. Over time, those jams gelled into an actual band. It was an unlikely mix of young guys (Dean, Vin, Sean) and older guys (Ken, Mark, me) but somehow it worked. We rehearsed weekly and eventully even did a showcase for family and friends. For me it was special because it made an otherwise miserable job tolerable. Most importantly, it was a key event in my musical career. It was a very positive experience at a time when I had soured on bands and was ready to give up! You guys gave me more than you'll ever know - you inspired me at a time when I really needed it, and I want to thank you publicly for that.

Fast forward to 2008, when we all got together at Phase One for a reunion jam...

Sweaty but happy after the jam! (l-r: Sean Spillane, GG, Mark Thompson, Vin Napoli, Dean Theodore, Ken Bono
Ken Bono - Keys	Mark Thompson - Rhythm Guitar.
Sean Spillane - Lead Vocals (and now harmonica too!)	Dean looks good with a guitar, dontcha think?
Dean Theodore - Drums	Vin Napoli - Lead Guitar
Vin and Ken look like they're having fun.	"Well, let's hope it's bigger than THAT, Sean!"