The "Vertikals" are "Jim Alquist" and "James Armstrong", two of the luckiest guys I know. Since they were teenagers their direct musical association with artists like "Jan & Dean", "The Beach Boys" and "The Turtles" has had a unique effect on their song writing careers.

"Vertikals" tunes are not nostalgic. Clearly, this is New Music! Through my own personal introduction, "Armstrong" & "Brian Wilson" buddied up together for over 6 1/2 years. That friendship has created a profound effect in the arrangement and production techniques I hear in "Vertikals" music today.

All I can say is "turn it up and enjoy!"

Stay cool and keep on surfin',

Dean O. Torrence

 

Vertikals Jim Alquist & James Armstrong "Morning Stretch"