THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Principal songwriters for The Children… are Michael Wiener (vocals/lyrics), Jim Coleman (electronics and various instruments) and Phil Puleo (drums, acoustic guitar and various instruments).
Other core members, both live and on this recording: John Nowlin (bass), Rock Savage (drums) and Kirsten McCord (cello). Shelley Hirsch has been a memorable collaborator on several live shows. John Andersen was a founding member and important early collaborator. Norman Westberg (guitar) and Johnny Gasper (clarinet) were key contributors to the sessions for A Sudden Craving, which took place over the course of two years in the mid-late 2010s.”
