Heat Plate

I n t e r c o n t i n e n t a l D a n c e M u s i c

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Flame blossomed into the night sky, sparks scurrying among the stars. It was a cool night in a calm central valley town named Winters. It had been the first night the band had played out together. Near the bonfire, the band stood watching the fire. The temperature was building that summer and the group needed a new name. They soon found one.

This site documents part of the story of that band, from its launch and fiery arc across one little corner of the sky, to its final scattering into glittering firework tendrils that sparked new displays, in new directions. We hope this serves to acknowledge the many who were touched by the group during its life, and the many who touched us in return.

Elements

Basho Fujimoto
(vocals, percussion)

Diane Patterson
(vocals, guitar)

Mark Oi
(guitar)

Josh Miller
(saxophones)

Wendell Fishman
(keyboards, vocals)

Dave Biegel
(bass)

Sean Feder
(percussion, vocals)

Vincent Robinson
(drums)

Evolution

Winters, 1989
Private Party

Freeborn Hall, 1989
Open for the Untouchables