MuseMyth Recordings is a label that is here to expose artists doing their own music from the local area and beyond. Though Gary Davenport is the founder of the label and has set it up to expose his own music, he is hoping to expand with other artists interested in exposing their own creativity. Closet Records is a label under the umbrella of the MuseMyth label which will have future recordings along with re-issues of older Closet Record recordings and the unreleased album by Mannequin from 1982.

Available at this point in time are Wonder Slips Away and Vita Nova which are both solo releases from Gary. In the works are recordings for the next LP, The Door Into Summer slated for release at or around the time of the summer solstice, 2012. A second LP will follow by the time of the winter solstice, 2012.

Also slated for release for 2012 is a solo recording by Gus Wanner who is a member of Gary's band, MuseMyth. It is a conceptual work concerning Captain Hook.

New developments with Gary Davenport are the changes involving members of his band. First, the band has decided upon a name spearheaded by Gus Wanner which consequently is MuseMyth. This was an idea introduced independently by Gus.

Second, a new drummer is beginning rehearsals with MuseMyth starting in mid-January of 2012. MuseMyth welcomes aboard Dylan Martin who is also a member of the band Triaxe.

Third, John Rodriguez is now a member of MuseMyth on keyboards. He did wonderful work on the songs, "Redemption" and "The Union of Opposites" from the Wonder Slips Away album and is a composer in his own right.

Fourth, John Thurston has returned on bass guitar and Chapman Stick and is originally from the Baltimore, Maryland area. John's contribution on bass is remarkable and is not only an anchor but adds color and depth to all the songs as well. He will be on the LPs slated for release in 2012.

Fifth, Kevin Lewis has returned on lead guitar and bass and plays with several other songwriters and musicians; notably Michael Waid and Chris Pfeiffer. Kevin is well known in the San Antonio area and his contributions to Gary's songs has given them an edge and quality that is very noticeable. A true and gentle soul.

Rounding out the remaining members of MuseMyth are Genevieve Davenport on cello, Fred Masinter on violin, and Gus Wanner on guitar and mandolin.

Genevieve was once a member of the Sad Machines and Indo playing cello and doing vocals. She also plays violin and keyboards. Genevieve's contributions add a depth and beauty well needed on all the songs she performs on. She too will appear on the LPs coming next year.

Gus has played with various bands thoughout the scope of 30 years. Once a resident of the Washington D.C. area, he guided the band Exilebar in live performances during his stay there. He also once played with groups True Stories and Texas Medicine in recent years in the San Antonio area. Gus considers himself a handyman of sorts. Wherever he is needed, he rises to the occasion and adds a needed dimension to all the songs. 

Fred Masinter has been with Gary since 1994 and his playing has made Gary's songs identifiable with his beautiful and prolific performances and arrangements. He also plays with other musicians and is currently in a band with Kevin Lewis called Inergy Band playing cover music of various musical genres. In his spare time he also gives violin instruction. 
 
A summary of Gary's career in music follows.

Gary Davenport has been performing and recording for the last 34 years. His first exposure to a wider audience was through the band "Mannequin" of which he was the founding member. The band released two EPs in 1979 and 1980 released on Closet Records; a label established by Gary and ex-Mannequin member Mark Champion. Mannequin had also recorded music for an LP that was never issued.

During this same period, Gary also recorded and released records with Mark Champion and another with Charles Athanas which were also issued on the Closet Records label. 

From 1981 to 1982, a side project with Himmel was a creative outlet with fellow Mannequin member, Steve Sanchez and also Henry Arispe and Art Sarkis. This music was an exotic blend of ambient and world musics.

After several incarnations from 1976 until 1983, Gary and Steve closed the door on Mannequin. In 1984, Gary's next endeavor was with Red Square; a creative rock group with Will Willard on lead guitar, Steve Sanchez on bass, and Karl Yelderman on drums. The band released one album that enjoyed critical success and did well locally. Red Square dissolved in 1988.

In 1985, a compilation album, "As Raindrops Become Ocean" was issued on Closet Records featuring various artists from the San Antonio area. Gary and Mark Champion had songs on this compilation along with John Marcell, Cathy Ragland, Brian Pogue, Mark Semmes (formerly of the Rejects), Scott Potter and Will Willard, Mike Burton, and the Bridge (Art Sarkis). Produced by Cathy Ragland and Gary Davenport.

In 1992, Gary released his first solo recording on cassette, "Vita Nova". It was re-issued on CD on the MuseMyth label in October of 2011 and is available here at the MuseMyth Recordings store.

Taking a break from performing or recording, Gary once again began the process in 1994 that would become "Wonder Slips Away" which was finally released in April 2010 on the MuseMyth label and is also available here at the MuseMyth Recordings store.
 
More music will continue to be recorded and issued for release in the years ahead. Thanks to everyone for your support and interest.