Photo courtesy of Frank Anzalone

A message to Strokeland fans from Doc Kupka:

"Strokeland Records is under new management. We are totally starting over from the ground floor up. No more excuses, no more foul-ups. You make an order - it will be delivered or we'll make it right, and that's our promise."

"There are two exciting new Strokeland projects which should be released by the end of 2006 or the beginning of 2007. Check the Strokeland web site for the exact release dates."

"DOC GOES HOLLYWOOD is a CD of 12 original Doc Kupka songs, written and arranged in the "Great American Songbook" style of songmanship. This project is co-produced and orchestrated by William Ross, who is currently serving as Barbra Streisand's musical director for her upcoming tour. He is an A-List Hollywood writer and arranger and we are very lucky to have him on board."

"The vocalist is John Lee Sanders, who sang 'Bittersweet with a Ray of Hope' and the title track on Strokeland's 'Kick It Up a Step' CD. John also arranged and sang all the background vocals. He is a monster talent. Anyone who loves melody, harmony and crafted lyrics will love this CD."

"BUMPED UP TO FIRST CLASS is the second upcoming CD. This is a follow-up to "Kick It Up a Step" with Soul and Snap Funk songs ala classic Tower of Power. This CD is ably co-produced by Jeff Tamelier and also has twelve original Doc Kupka songs. There are many guest artists, including Huey Lewis, Lenny Pickett, Mic Gillette, and Chester Thompson, plus several surprise guest artists."