"The Band" 

This is my site in Tribute to one of the greatest Hair Bands of all time. Formed in 1987
by vocalist Sandi Saraya and keyboard player Gregg Munier, this US rock band
originally traveled under the title  Alsace Lorraine. With the addition of Tony Rey
(guitar), Gary Taylor (bass) and Chuck Bonfante (drums), they changed their name  to
Saraya. Fusing influences such as Heart, the Pretenders and Pat Benatar, they recorded
a self titled debut for Polygram; a melodic and highly polished collection of AOR
numbers characterized by Sandi's infectious vocal style. Following  internal disputes
Taylor and Munier  quit in 1990 and were replaced by John Roggio and Barry Dunaway,
respectively.
Sandi is Currently married to actor Brendan Kelly and has 4 children

Please Sandi Come back to us!

Both of Saraya’ s Cd’s are now out of print, hence they are very rare and hard to find.
Keeping your eyes open in those basement bins record shops may be the only way to get
them now. Or see below

 For those of you that can't find Either Saraya Albums on CD
 Contact Me


  Sad News

Gregg Munier passed away on Feb 3 2006
Shocking News
I wish I could of knew him.
Here is some notes from people who did



DVD Available

     DVD is $21 which includes Priority Mail shipping
  Pay Pal or Money orders only accepted for DVD and CD's

At Riverfest in Poughkeepsie NY


Heres a Sample from The DVD(You'll Need Real Player)

    This vid was audience shot but is excellent sound and picture. Cameraman was near front of stage.
Last about an hour.
  Included in this on the end of the Disk I am including the MTV video, "Love Has Taken It's Toll"
 

 What's the one thing the ultimate Saraya Fan could wish for? A new Album right? Well
 I now have the next best thing. Very rare Saraya Demo's 16 In All. Get them all on CD
 for $21
Remember these are  Demo's. The sound quality on some is not perfect


I also have a  Live Recording of Saraya from a show in NYC.  8 Songs on CD.... $21

Sample from the Live CD...Healing Touch

Order both and I'll throw in The Song "Chain Smokin" and "Timeless Love"


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(All Orders must go to US Lower 48 states only, No foreign orders)
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New Stuff

Update 06/22/2007

Personal Story's from Fans
Michael D'Andrea Has sent me some more personal Saraya pics
Check them out here
 

I have been contacted by a guy named Greg who used to drive the Tour Bus for Saraya. He has some great stories and pics and other stuff. Click here to Read all about it. Real Cool Stuff

Listen to the song "Chain Smokin' which was supposed to go on the third album that
 never happened.
 This is rare. rare, rare and sent to me by DJ George. You'll need Real Player to hear it.
 It's going to stream so it's fast.
 Here's the story behind how he got it.....
 (Ok, this is the info I got from my friend Glenn:
Chain Smokin' if off a 4 song import single that was released in support
 of "Then The Blackbird Sings..."  It was found in England at a record store
 in the early 90's.)
 Here's the scan of the cover-- Rare
 Check out DJ George's great radio show on the net at YTSERadio.
There is great radio on the net if you know where to look!

Another great fan has sent me some personal Saraya Photo's!
Thanks to Michael D'Andrea we have these great Shots Of Sandi and the boys playing at Toads Place in New Haven, CT
Thanks Michael



Neat shot of Sandi in  NY in some kinda Geisha Girl Outfit?
Taken at the Cat Club in December  1989, from the collection of "ANDRES E. LOPEZ or SHERRI CALVELO", "Yosemite Sam"/"Shooting
Stars"
Here's a whole series of New Stuff sent to me by Sherri. Lots of Pics from different clubs and allot of other neat shots also,
Check It out
 
 

Some more great personal Pics sent to me by one of Sandi's friends
Lisa Maranella

Saraya Kerrang Interview

An article about the Band from a local NJ paper when they were starting out

Ad from the Bottom Line in New York City

And a review of that show

Here's a pic taken after the Show with a record exec.

Sandi Talks about "Making of Blackbird Sings"

Another interview with Sandi about "Blackbird"

Another Interview with Sandi

Here's a poster from a Sam Goody record store appearance in NJ where Sandi Worked with Lisa

Heres A Cool Site from a guy who saw them and has a stub and review as well as other shows!

Here's some Personal Pics Lisa sent me from a autograph signing at the Sam Goody's store in NJ
(click on Pic)

Chuck, Sandi and Gregg at Sam Goody's

Chuck, Sandi, Gregg, and a Sam Goody Employee

Can you guess what they are drinking?

Sandi, Gregg, and Lisa who sent me the pics.

Here's a bunch from a Gig at the Bottom Line in NY

Interview with the band from Jim Magahern Thanks man
 



Here's a recent interview with a guy from Danger-Danger and they mention Sandi:

Did you ever ask guest guitarist Tony Bruno (ex-Saraya) to join the band?

(DD)Yes. While he was recording our first album with us. He was driving back and forth from our studio to Saraya’ s,
recording guitar for both albums. Saraya was more of his baby. He wrote a lot of the songs. Our record was already
written so Tony didn't have as much creative input. It was the right decision. He's basically in the band now. Has been
for a few years. We won't tour unless he's available to play with us. We usually get him in between his gigs with
Enrique Iglesias. Of course if Andy wanted to do some shows with us, he knows the door is always open as well. We're
very spoiled. We've played with some of the most talented guitarists in the world.

Are there any other guitarists you tested for the job?

(DD)No.

Do you know where Sandi Saraya has vanished?

(DD)She's out there. We saw her at Tony's wedding. She’s got a kid and a great family. She may be back.

Lets hope that's True!  (From Ralph Geiger www.rockreunion.com )



Sounds



 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Never heard  wait no longer.

This Month's Feature is the Song they did in the Movie Shocker Timeless Love 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Was

   (Click on thumbnail)


Sandi Saraya (Sweetest little voice ya ever heard!)


Tony (Rey) Bruno (Screaming Guitar) Tony Bruno is now with Danger Danger (still not officially).
 He was, of course, DD's original guitarist before he left for Saraya and Andy Timmons
 was recruited. Tony also runs a studio in NYC and produces new artists.

Chuck Bonfante (Drums) Since having left Saraya, Chuck Bonafante recorded albums
 with Morning Wood, Drive She Said, Flesh & Blood, Rock Super Stars
 Volume 1 and Mark Mangold.


Barry Dunaway (Bass)

Gregg Munier (Keys)

Gary "Skid" Taylor

And not Pictured
John Roggio 


Sandi facts:
 
 

She once worked at the Sam Goody in the Garden State Plaza Mall in Paramus NJ.

Real name Sandi Saraya Salvador ( Saraya was her mothers maiden name)

Once married to Brian Wheat of Tesla

Born New Years Eve 


Here's some Saraya In Concert Stories. If you have one please send it to me!

Another interesting pic

Cool Press Shot

Check out this article that was done on Saraya early in their career.

Pic of Sandi's Husband, Daughter and Possibly Sandi in th background....Circa 2003


Thanks go to the following for contributions to this site:

Lisa Maranella

Dawn Thom

Michael Merrill

Babu Barat

John Smallshaw 


Some Great Links

Mama    (Check out this band She's a Sandi fan you will dig it)
The Heart page
The Kiss Asylum
Dream Theater
Deep Purple 

 

 I am sorry to say that from now on I am going to only accept money
orders or Pay Pal for the DVD and Cd's. Pay Pal is your safest and best bet and in the
long run it is better for you and me as you will get the stuff right away without a two week
check to clear wait. If you're not familiar with Pay Pal I suggest you go to their site and
check it out. It works great!
 

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