The only live footage known to exist.Live at The Trauma/Philadelphia 1967.
Mandrake Memorial was: Randy Monaco—bass, vocals Craig Anderton—guitar, sitar, electronics Michael Kac—keyboards Kevin Lally—drums The original 1967 16mm Mandrake film from which this video was made was found by Notekillers drummer Barry Halkin in the legendary coffee house, the 2nd Fret. Halkin's father had moved his interior decorating business into the space after the venue closed in 1972. The film was then given to Mandrake superfan Mitch Paul who made the original digital transfer (and added the opening titles) years later. None of the Mandrake Memorial had ever seen ANY footage of them performing (nor did they know this footage even existed) until this past decade when social media contact was made. This footage captures them very early in their formation, and according to Kevin Lally is a nascent version of what eventually evolved into the song "Strange" from their self-titled first album. Also featured is a brief segment of Craig Anderson playing sitar and some (silent) band antics that perfectly capture the mood of the era. By David First
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