What is is the debut full length LP from Under the Influence and producer Ken Paulakovich. A true leap of faith from the band and it’s fans, the album was financed by 20K in capital on loan from these supporters (and mostly paid back). The release of the album in 1997 coincided with the bands winning the KY102 Battle of the Bands in Kansas City, Missouri.

Under the Influence gained the attention of the radio personalities and were invited to participate in the season of the Kansas City Chief’s Derek Thomas and Neil Smith weekly radio show.

The album’s singles ‘If You Love Me (Truly Lovely)’ and ‘Soul Eye’ were included in regular rotation at leading radio stations.

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What Is

Released: 1997
Produced by: Ken Paulakovich
Engineered by: Ken Paulakovich
Mixed by: Ken Paulakovich
Mastered by: Custom Mastering, Nashville, TN
Cover Design by: Tyler G. Osborn
Recorded at: Chapman Recording Studios, Kansas City, MO
Label: Inner Thump Records & Entertainment, Inc.

Band
Tyler Osborn – Lead Vocal, Hand Percussion
Jason Riley – Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Vocals
Kevin Schneider – Rhythm Guitar, 12-String Acoustic Guitar
Charles Stone – Drums
Glenn Poirier – Bass Guitar

Guest Musicians
Dustin Barlow – Trumpet, Piano
Steve Meyer – Trombone
Paul Gomez – Alto Sax
Dennis Royer – Tenor and Baritone Sax
Lisa Eaton – Backing Vocals
Donna Brown – Backing Vocals
Gary Helm – Congas
Bob Locke – Percussion
Dave Jarman – Percussion