„Das ist die Band, die in der Bar am Ende der Welt spielt!" sagte einst Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys) über Slim Cessnas Auto Club, und besser kann man die in Denver/Colorado beheimatete eingeschworene Gothic Country Kommune um Slim Cessna und Munly J Munly kaum charakterisieren. Seit gut 30 Jahren gehen sie unbeirrbar ihren Weg abseits aller Konventionen immer ganz nah am Kern der menschlichen Existenz mit einem unglaublichen Gespür für die vergrabenen Leichen im Keller und die Brüche in den Biographien ihrer M;itmenschen, immer auf der Suchen nach dem echten Spirit, der dem Leben inne wohnt. Spirituell - will meinen: Beseelt - das sind sie wie kaum eine andere Band, und begnadete Musiker*innen obendrein. Nicht umsonst eilt ihnen der Ruf voraus, eine der besten Livebands dieses Erdenrunds zu sein. Überzeugt euch selbst!

Bandleader Munly J Munly möchte euch mit ein paar persönlichgen Worten dazu ermuntern:

//   Why am I always expected to do these? I write fiction - questionable fiction at that. This is my third attempt after being told by our manager to do and then redo a bio - I think I am being kind in not pointing out the difference between biography and autobiography. I typed keywords into the computer: Examples Of Band Bios. I certainly gleaned an insight into…self promotion…so this is my final attempt, dont ask again and dont try and edit and improve it to: Appeal to a wider audience. That is not us

I will start - and I wish I could end - by saying, Thirty years, hundreds of songs. Wouldnt it be nice to end right here? But, the internet said I needed to address other ‘fascinating points of interest’. What genre are we? I dont want to be shoehorned anymore, I hope that we have made our own. We helped create The Denver Sound and we continue to experiment and reinvent what we are flattered to be a part of. I am proud that we have taken total control of everything, and continue to release music and books on our own label SCACUNINCORPORATED.

SCAC is releasing the second section of Kinnery Of Lupercalia: Buell Legion. Only SCAC is able to faithfully represent the Buells and their hopes and hates, humors and despairs. I usually dont listen to our albums after we record them, however I might listen to this again. It finally captures the perfect balance between our studio and live sound. Andrew and Dwight have graduated into what I would call, Advanced Placement Recording. Everyone has found their place in SCAC and it shows on this album. George - Emile Cessna’s brother - has joined SCAC on baritone bass and now forms a formidable rhythm section with longtime drummer Andrew - I guess I should mention everyone here. Though she would never say it, Rebecca - my girl - pushes the pedal steel and keyboard into new territory. I now see Dwight cited as a major influence for both banjo and guitar players and he cements those accolades on the Buell Legion. Slim’s voice is honed and better than ever… and Myself, blah blah blah…

A person should not have to qualify a statement with, Honestly…but, honestly, SCAC is a family and yet, We Want More Of You, everyone is invited and welcome. I like standing at the merchbooth and seeing someone from our 90’s shows now bringing their children to see what this life is all about. It is interesting to think that people would pay to see us jump about on stage, actually give money to read and listen to what we are doing. I dont know why I have been chosen to speak for everyone here, but I do know that everyone will say, We are grateful and appreciate every time we are allowed to entertain you. We do not take it for granted. It is our job to alleviate your burdens and welcome you to escape into our world. We are thankingyouandthankingyoua…

Ever yours,
Munly J Munly,
early 2024.   //