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Presently, Color Light Theory consist of:
Richard Crafton on banjo & lead vocals. He is a gifted musician and prolific song writer that has recorded several CD s that are available at CD Baby.com. He is greatly influenced by the music and art of OLD-WORLD customs. His writing is very insightful and thoughtful. Richard thoughts on the banjo, that he dearly loves to play.
“The banjo is a amazing axe for bluegrass , but why has no one realized it's a funk box! I am finished a CD titled "The Biz of Life and no matter how pretty the Lyric , the banjo makes it a comedy.....the coolest thing I have come across in Years....I hope You enjoy it . You are welcome to download the songs from this site .....Thanks...Richard”
Marion Stanley on bass guitar, acoustic guitar and vocals. He is also a very gifted musician and prolific song writer. He is just as comfortable on the bass guitar as he is on the acoustic guitar. And Marion’s back up vocals greatly enhance Richard’s lyrics.
Jamie Wilson on snare drum with brushes, the Cajon and vocals. He is the newest member to Color Light Theory. He moved to Baltimore in 1972 from Portsmouth, Virginia to attend the Maryland Institute-College of Art receiving a BFA degree in 1977. He has played a wide variety of music in the Baltimore / Washington area for over thirty two years, R&B, soul, traditional American, Punk and Irish. Read “About this new drummer guy” in our NEWS page May 28, 2011.
THE COLOR / LIGHT THEORY (Product Line)
A world in and of itself... Award Winning Poetry, Art,and Music This site is devoted to the music, art, and poetry of The Color Light Theory, Old World Aromatic products developed by Richard Crafton. Drawing from a life time of study, Crafton has created a line of natural aromatic products, including rare varieties of incense, unique soaps, essential oil blends, and an original aromatic diffuser known as the Prana Pot. Richard and Ross Holtz, artist and fellow musician, together have produced 100 original songs that are uploaded in the Audio section of Our site. We hope you enjoy the Art and Audio. Featured below "Wizard People" richardcrafton@colorlight theory.com
Musical Duet of Richard Crafton and Ross Holtz
Richard Crafton and Ross Holtz are Artist/Musicians that have recorded several CD s that are available at CD Baby.com. In addition, they have created a line of Aromatic Products based on World Cultures since Antiquity. "Ross and I are greatly influenced by the music and art of OLD-WORLD customs. By listening to our music and trying our products we are inviting you into this world, we hope you enjoy yourselves!"
Ross Holtz is an artist/musician from Baltimore. As an artist, his work includes oil and acrylic on canvas, linoleum prints and photographs. He also executes wall treatments in homes & retail venues, including faux marble, murals, and hand~applied finishes. As a musician, he plays guitar and various percussion instruments, including Tabla, Udu and Congas. His ten year association with Richard has produced numerous CDs and retail environments. Their "Top~to~Bottom" treatment in homes creates a total atmosphere encompassing rugs, texture, wall treatments and art.
