Production Credits:
Ookla the Mok is:
Rand Bellavia - Vocals, Electric Guitar (Disc 1: 1, 2, 4-10, 12-16 / Disc 2: 2-8, 11, 14, 15), Acoustic Guitar (Disc 2: 1, 13), Melodica (Disc 1: 11)
Adam English - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar (Disc 1: 7-10, 16 / Disc 2: 2-15), Electric Guitar (Disc 1: 2, 4, 6, 14 / Disc 2: 1), Keyboards (Disc 1: 1), Trumpet (Disc 1: 16)
Luis Garcia - Drums, Vocals (Disc 1: 3, 7, 14, 16 / Disc 2: 1, 4, 11, 13)
Mike Mallory - Bass
Edited, mixed, and mastered by Doug White at Watchmen Studios
Photos by Alisa Garcia
Graphic Design by Brian Platter at Six Shot Studios
Recorded at Windycon 43 on November 11 and 12, 2016
All songs written by Rand Bellavia (BMI) and Adam English (BMI), except Hockey Monkey,
written by James Kochalka Superstar and the Zambonis (BMI).
In the summer of 2015, we got a call from Daniel Gunderson asking if it would be possible to get "Ookla Classic" together as the Music Guests of Honor at Windycon 43 in November of 2016. Since 1999, the band has been split across two coasts, so we jumped at the chance to play together again. With an alarming lack of rehearsal, we performed unique sets on Friday and Saturday, and now bravely offer you highlights from both shows.
True Story: Luis' last con show with Ookla before moving to the West Coast was at Windycon 25 in 1998, a concert that was released as the live album "Sucking Out Loud."
Special thanks to Gundo and the concom at Windycon for making this happen.
Additional Musicians:
Tom Garcia: Electric Guitar (Disc 2: 5-9), Crap Rap (5)
Brian Platter: Electric Guitar (Disc 1: 9 / Disc 2: 15)
Art Baltazar: Breath (Disc 1: 11)
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Via Bella Shows:
Confluence /
July 27-29, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA
Info: Rand's side project Via Bella will be performing Friday night.
Archon /
October 12-14, 2018
St. Louis, MO
Info: Ookla will be the music Guests of Honor at Archon this year! Adam and the Nerd Circus will also be there offering costuming workshops. Rand's side project Via Bella will also be performing!
Flower City Comicon /
June 9-10, 2018
Rochester, NY
Info: Ookla will be performing on Saturday night, supported by Rand's side-project Via Bella.
Adam's Musical
Niagara Regional Theatre Guild production of Children of Eden /
May 4-20, 2018
Tonawanda, NY
Info: Adam will be performing the lead role in this production of this Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippen, Wicked) musical.
Foxprowl-Con /
November 18-20, 2016
BATAVIA, NY
Info: Ookla will be performing concerts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
Windycon /
November 11-13, 2016
CHICAGO, IL
Info: Ookla will be the Music Guests of Honor! Adam will be the Costuming Guest of Honor! This will be a full band show, with Mike Mallory on bass and Luis Garcia on drums!
Eeriecon /
September 30-October 2, 2016
GRAND ISLAND, NY
Info: Ookla will perform a concert Saturday night.
Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts /
August 27, 2016
BUFFALO, NY
Info: Ookla will perform at 1:00 pm on the St. James Stage
Tatsu-con /
July 29-31, 2016
BUFFALO, NY
Info: Ookla will perform at this anime and cosplay con -- this year's theme is villains!
These Are The Sweets You Are Looking For! @ 1811 Comics /
December 6, 2015
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Info: Ookla will be playing a concert at 3 pm at this Star Wars themed event.
Foxprowl-Con /
November 20-22, 2015
BATAVIA, NY
Info: Ookla will be playing concerts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! We'll also have a table in the dealer's room all weekend.
Buffalo Comicon /
October 17-18, 2015
BUFFALO, NY
Info: Rand will perform a solo show on Saturday (with Special Guest Brian Platter), and have a table in the dealer's room all weekend.