Bill apparently liked what he heard, because shortly thereafter he hooked up with John to record a number of tracks in JB's own Barking Dog Studios (aka, "his bedroom").  The recording technique was simple, but effective: Bill would record his rhythm guitar part to a click track. Ray Burtoff (the singer from Open Cage) would come in and sing the vocals over the guitar part. Finally JB would fill in the rest of the parts (lead & rhythm guitars, keyboard, bass, and drum sequencing). The tracks (eleven in all) were recorded sporadically throughout 1997, and were eventually combined into the never-released "Billy's Stuff" CD.

Open Cage has since gone on to release a second CD, "Far From Home", and is planning a third release for sometime next year. Check out their website for further details, and while you're there, buy some of their stuff - they're good!

Anyway, JB's still quite fond of the 'Barking Dog Studios' versions of these tracks, what with all those tasty lead guitar bits 'n' all, and thought you might like to hear them.