THE SAME BAND and THE OTHER BAND
Prog Punk Rock
[1980-81]
A CD Collection of Demos and 'live' Recordings is slated for release Fall 2024
THE SAME BAND
Laurence Miller: Guitar, and vocals
Ben Miller: Guitar, and vocals
Gerhard Schlanzky: Bass, and vocals
Doug Peterson: Drums
THE SAME BAND co-lead by Laurence Miller and Ben Miller ran from December 1979 thru fall 1980. It was
the first band the two would perform in together since they left DESTROY ALL MONSTERS. The Same Band
had an interesting mix of peculiar pop plus open prog-rock improvisation. Bass player Gerhard Schlanzky and
drummer Doug Peterson together provided a strong articulate rhythm section. Gerhardt ran a loft called The
New Old Brick where the band rehearsed. This performance space booked both local and national acts,
and consequently The Same Band performed there often as it's built in house band.
"DICTIONARY"
Written by Ben Miller
[This is sadly the only remaining snippet found from their double-set
community television network broadcast / summer 1980]
THE SAME BAND rehearsing at the 'New Old Brick'
April 1980
Doug Peterson Laurence Miller Gerhard Schlanzky Ben Miller
In rehearsal, Laurence seen micro managing his fellow same band mates as to how they should have played that last note.
Doug Peterson Laurence Miller Ben Miller Gerhard Schlanzky
THE OTHER BAND
Laurence Miller: Guitar, bass, and vocals
Ben Miller: Guitar, bass, and vocals
Doug Peterson: Drums
THE OTHER BAND was born from the ashes of THE SAME BAND shortly after they lost their bass player, Gerhard Schlanzky.
Laurence and Ben decided to play bass for each other's compositions. The band lasted about a year, from fall 1980 to fall 1982.
The Other Band was predecessor to NONFICTION, the next band their co-lead during the 1980's. Though Laurence
votes The Other Band as superior in some ways of the three, ironically, the quality of life for both twins during that
time was absolute hell. As they say, sometimes one needs to destroy to create? Outside of a studio demo and
a couple 'live' recordings, The Other Band only recorded professionally once. A two-song 45 rpm single
that never saw the light of day. [Rumors have it, all proper recordings will be released late 2022].
The Other Band was predecessor to NONFICTION, the next band their co-lead during the 1980's. Though Laurence
votes The Other Band as superior in some ways of the three, ironically, the quality of life for both twins during that
time was absolute hell. As they say, sometimes one needs to destroy to create? Outside of a studio demo and
a couple 'live' recordings, The Other Band only recorded professionally once. A two-song 45 rpm single
that never saw the light of day. [Rumors have it, all proper recordings will be released late 2022].
SideA:
TOO MUCH FUN
Written by Ben Miller
TOO MUCH FUN
Written by Ben Miller
Side B:
WORK WITH WHAT YOU GOT
Written by Laurence Miller
WORK WITH WHAT YOU GOT
Written by Laurence Miller
Laurence Miller Doug Peterson Ben Miller
Laurence Miller Doug Peterson Ben Miller
...a sigh of comic relief on Halloween, below...
Ben Miller Laurence Miller Doug Peterson
