Steve G Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Cashbox June 10th 1967.... New York - the formation of Sandbag Records has been announced by Mike Szymanski, record producer and show promotor. Szymanski, who obtained his B.A at C.W Post College while successfully operating Omega Sound Studios in Rockville Centre, LI has been named president of the new firm. First group signed to SandBag is The Epitome of Sound, a self contained quintet, who as the Megatons formerly recorded under the Laurie banner. First release by the group "You don't love me" is scheduled for June 1st. The Epitome of Sound is currently appearing at the Mustang Lounge in New Jersey and will be there through June. In additional moves John Meyers has been named v.p. in charge of sales and marketing and Sam Goldner's Antigua Distributors has been appointed to handle the line nationally. Firm will headquarter at 275, Madison Avenue, New York. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gene-r Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Brilliant - didn't know they were responsible for "Detroit Sound" on Laurie! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Steve, a smaller piece in Billboard (same date) https://books.google....epage&q&f=false Edited June 26, 2012 by Dave Turner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Goldsoul Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Mike also owned Phoof(ala James Coit)....what with the Epitome of Sound he certainly had future 'Casino Connections' 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve G Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 Ah yes, James Coit, forgot about him.....Steve. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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