Brant Bjork has been at the heart of Californian desert rock for over a quarter - century. He honed his skills as a drummer and composer on the legendary early albums of Kyuss and drove the iconic fuzz sound of Fu Manchu from 1994 to 2001. In 2024, the Brant Bjork Trio, featuring Mario Lalli, an old friend and a key figure in desert rock, on bass guitar and Ryan Güt, an alumnus of the Brant Bjork band, on drums, is launching a standout full - length LP on Brant's newly revived DUNA RECORDS label. The new release, 'Once Upon A Time In The Desert', is the fruit of a long - standing collaborative friendship among Bjork, Lalli, and Güt. The power trio recorded the tracks at Donner & Blitzen studios in Southern California with Mathias Shneeberger, a long - time collaborator. The music they create is a thick, flowing groove of authentic desert rock & roll. These seasoned musicians helped shape the genre, and this record embodies the essence of the So Cal desert style - pure, heavy, and full of grooves. It's the So Cal desert blues that only these desert originators can offer. Track Listing: 1. U.R. Free 2. Backin’ The Daze 3. Higher Lows 4. Down The Mountain 5. Magic Surfer Magazine 6. Sunshine Is Makin’ Love To Your Mind 7. Rock And Roll In The Dirt 8. Astrological Blues / Southern California Girl 9. Do You Got Some Fire. Produced by Brant Bjork and Mario Lalli. Brant Bjork plays guitar and sings, Mario Lalli plays bass guitar, and Ryan Güt plays drums. Engineered and mixed by Mathias Schneeberger. Recorded at Donner and Blitzen Studios, Crestline, California. All songs written by Brant Bjork, Dune Boogie Tunes BMI Copyright 2024. Front cover art by Ricardo Diseno, inside photos by Mario Lalli, album layout by Mario Lalli, and distributed by Cobraside Distribution.

Using this vinyl album is super easy. Just grab a good - quality record player, place the vinyl gently on the turntable, and let the needle drop on the starting groove. Then sit back and enjoy the amazing desert rock sounds. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting fingerprints on it, as this can affect the sound quality. Store the album in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep it upright in a record sleeve to prevent warping. If the vinyl gets dirty, use a proper record cleaning brush to gently clean the grooves. And that's it! With these simple steps, you can keep your album in great condition and enjoy the music for a long time.