Charmer Presence Requested Private Miami Psych Cactus

$

256

This mysterious act sprang from FL in the early 70's, essentially as a studio project led by keyboardist Duane Hitchings (ex-Cactus) and his cohort, Mike Pinera (ex-Blues Image). It's believed that this album, comprised of recordings were never intended for release, but Pinera had other plans. The recordings surfaced under the guise of "Charmer" and issued in 1977 on the infamous Illusion Records, a label which was later found to be a cloak for illegal tax activities.

Based in Hollywood, Florida former Blues Image, Iron Butterfly, Ramatam, and Thee Image singer/guitarist

Mike Pinera was apparently the brainchild behind the short-lived and rather mysterious Illusion label.

In addition to churning out a series of Blues Image (mark 2) albums, the Illusion catalog includes an album

with Pinera featured on guitar and vocals (The Fanz), as well as a couple of albums seemingly recorded by

Pinera with friend/Cactus keyboardist Duane Hitchings (Charmer's "Your Presence Requested" and "Do It

To It"). Pinera also seems to have been the creative force responsible for signing and producing most of

the bands to the label. Like Sage, many of the bands on the Illusion roster seem to have been based in south Florida

 

One of the rarest and best LP's on this  short lived private label.

 

LP is still in it's original shrinkwrap and is NM w only one light hairline paper scuff. Jacket is NM w perfect spine seams and corners. Perfect wear free labels..

Southern Florida where Pinera was living at the time.

 

 

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