Mef & Angela; The Partners

In 1991, friends were recording at Mixolydian Studios, then in Boonton, NJ. Mef Gannon and Emil Nodzak went to lend backing vocals. Angela Adams was invited to add some harmony and The Partners were formed. Starting as an acoustic trio performing a mix of cover tunes and originals, The Partners built a loyal following in the tri-state area. The trio added Bob "Thrasher" Torres on drums and, after a few tries, Carmine Fantasia on bass guitar. Many friends joined the Partners to add a variety of instruments: Andy Goessling, Joanne Manhart, Len Moony, Tim Carbone, Dave Barry, etc. Emil Nodzak lent acoustic and electric guitar as well as vocals; Mef Gannon added acoustic guitar and a blues-belting vocal; Angela Adams provided percussion and a sweet twangy vocal. The sum of the parts was greater than the whole. The sound generated was a wonderful mix of pop, rock and roll, blues and soulful ballads.The Partners were voted the best vocal band of northwest NJ. As one critic put it, "they harken a meeting between Bonnie Raitt and Natalie Merchant." The Partners released 4 CDs: As In Dreams, Pleasure Before Business, Fool’s Holiday and Partners 4. Joey McGowan was executive producer; James Mastro, formerly of the Bongos, produced Partners 4; all were recorded and mixed at Mixolydian with Don Sternecker.The Partners disbanded but the music is still available (soon on myspace). Mef and Angela now perform and record as an acoustic duo -- ALL SHOWS listed here are Mef & Angela, acoustic … not to be missed!