Although it is a thriving club scene and hipster area near London, Chalk FarM is also the name of a Los Angeles based alternative rock band that was signed to Columbia Records in the late 1990s. The sole record done through Columbia, which sold just over 70,000 copies is called "Notwithstanding" has singles in the top 10 Billboard Rock charts and Top 40 Billboard Modern Rock charts.This CD is no longer in print, but you can usually find some used copies at Amazon.com or on eBay.
All 4 original members are still performing.
The group left Columbia in 2000 after a corporate shake-up which left their original team non-existent and lead-singer Michael Duff former his own label called TIC Records on which the band released their 2nd CD. This was one of the first truly Independent CDs released by an established rock band. It was entitled "Three 2s" and can still be purchased by clicking here.
Lead Singer & Songwriter Michael Duff has released a solo CD entitled "Unbreakable" and it can be purchased here. With it he won a Los Angeles Music Award for the Best AC Male Vocalist. His site is here: www.michaelduff.com.
2 videos were done for the CD. The title track "Unbreakable" was done by renowned photographer Ray Kachatorian and "When You Run", starring the beautiful actress Marisol Nichols was done by director Adrian Ursu. Click the links to see them on YouTube.
Guitarist & Songwriter Trace Ritter has a production company called Ritter Music Company where he writes, records and produces up-and-coming acts. You can see his site here: www.rittermusiccompany.com
Bassist & Songwriter Orlando Sims has been traveling the world performing with many acts, especially NeoSoul maven Chris Pierce. His MySpace page is: http://www.myspace.com/orlandosims.
Drummer Toby Scarbrough has moved East and is still doing recording session work and performing regularly. His MySpace page is: http://www.myspace.com/tobyscarbrough.
Drummer Rob Ahlers, who performed on "Three 2s" and was a member before their decision to end, writes and performs with the band 50 Foot Wave. His MySpace page is: http://www.myspace.com/pookmunny.
