Shadow Gallery: The Untold Stories

In this episode co-host Jill Hughes asks Shadow Gallery band members Gary Wehrkamp and Brendt Allman to reveal more untold stories about the recording process of their 1998 album Tyranny. Support the show

In this episode, we talk to Joe Nevolo, Shadow Gallery's drummer still to this day, about how he joined the band and what is was like to work on their Tyranny album.  Support the show

In this episode, Shadow Gallery band members Gary Wehramp, Carl Cadden-James, and Brendt Allman share more about the writing process of their third studio album Tyranny, including discussing their favorite songs to compose.   If you have any questions for the band, please contact us at shadowgallerypodcast@gmail.com Support the show

In this sixth episode of the podcast Shadow Gallery: The Untold Stories, Gary Wehrkamp, Brendt Allman, and Carl Cadden-James share how their band's third album Tyranny became a concept album and how this album was conceived by inspiration from multiple sources.We also share a special version of the album's final song  "Christmas Day" recorded by the Joensuu, Finland University choir. 

In this episode we wrap up telling stories about the making of Shadow Gallery's Carved in Stone album. Listen to funny anecdotes about their writing session at a remote cabin, some memories of Mike Baker, what happened when Chris Ingles came back for the photo shoot, and some answers to more fan questions.  We would appreciate any ratings or reviews of the podcast series on your favorite podcast app.If you would like to submit a question for the band, please email us at shadowgallerypodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to financially support the band for this podcast and future projects, you can donate at BuyMeACoffee

Shadow Gallery recorded their second album Carved in Stone in 1993-94 in a smelly garage using ADATs.  Listen in as guitarists Gary Wehrkamp and Brendt Allman share their funny anecdotes about recording that album.  Please send in any questions for the band to shadowgallerypodcast@gmail.comCheck out the band at https://www.facebook.com/OfficialShadowGalleryLike what you hear and want to help the band? - buy them a beer or help offset the cost of hosting the podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shadowgallery

In April 1993, Shadow Gallery needed additional band members so they could go out on the road after the release of their self-titled debut album.   They recruited Gary Wehrkamp to play additional guitars and keys so they could perform their intricate songs live.    In this episode, current band members Gary Wehrkamp and Brendt Allman share very honest comical anecdotes about this audition process and the beginnings of rehearsals for what they thought would be their first tour.  If you have any questions for the band, please send them to us at shadowgallerypodcast@gmail.com 

Shadow Gallery released their debut album on August 23, 1992 through Magna Carta Records.   Listen in as we discuss how this album was created, the different tracks on the album, and why they released only a demo.   If you have any questions for the band, please submit them to shadowgallerypodcast@gmail.com and your question could be featured on a future episode!  

Originally calling themselves Sorcerer, a handful of musicians from eastern Pennsylvania played mostly cover songs at local clubs and bars.  Then the band morphed into an original progressive metal band with members Mike Baker, Carl Cadden-James, Chris Ingles, and Brendt Allman creating a demo under the name Shadow Gallery. They were the second band signed to Magna Carta Records in 1991.  Listen to some of the untold stories told by Brendt & Carl of how the band was formed and created their debut album on this podcast episode, hosted by current band member Gary Wehrkamp and crew member Jill Hughes.