PH101 is a determined cadre of New Jersey musicians, under the guidance of songwriter/composer Rick Lewis, who, over the past several years, have recorded and performed an eclectic assortment of mercurial pieces. Their sonic autograph ranges from the complex to the primal, defining a musical alphabet that runs a stylistic gamut at breakthrough speed. Recorded at Trax East Studios, South River, New Jersey. PH101: Rick Lewis (vocals, keyboards); Christie Choida (vocals); Les Sara (guitar); Brian LaRocque (bass); Tom Tricario (drums). Additional personnel: Rick Casella (guitar); Mark Cummings (background vocals).

PH101's fourth CD release, "Is Something Wrong Here ?" represents a continuation of the progressive songwriting direction of their previous release, "Love Songs From Area 51," but with some significant differences. There were a number of personnel changes, but the basic sound created by keyboardist Rick Lewis, bassis Brian LaRocque, and guitarist Peter Beckett remained strong. Some of the old guard made their mark, most notably guitarists Aaron Leone and Ray Sorrentino, and drummer Rick Molinaro. The most striking change in the band's sound were brought about by the soaring and supple, blues-and-gospel-tinged vocals of Heather Christian, and the addition of slammin' in-the-pocket drummer Frank DiOrio. Rick Lewis' songwriting direction veered off deeper into explorations of social satire and dark humor, while at the same time pushing the envelope with complex ...

Ph101 music CDs. "Love Songs from Area 51" is the third release from PH101, a band that has been in existence since 1991, when it began as a songwriting project. Playing live since 1994, PH101 can be seen live in the NYC and ...

Ph101 discography. PH101 is a determined cadre of New Jersey musicians, under the guidance of songwriter/composer Rick Lewis, who, over the past several years, have recorded and performed an eclectic assortment of mercurial pieces. Their sonic autograph ranges from the complex to ...