Rubinoos-related artists at Pop Plus One

Vox Pop, made up of 3 Rubinoos and 1 Psycotic Pineapple, offers sparkling pop compositions heavy on the harmonies, with detours into cool jazz and rootsy rock. Amplifier Magazine says, "With Vox Pop, Tommy Dunbar and his cohorts aim for the moon and hit it," and Goldmine calls the album "bright, crisp, shiny and ageless pop music." Pop Plus One carries the United States and Japanese versions of their self-titled debut release.

This Los Angeles-based a cappella group performs in the traditional doo-wop style, but their adventurous choice of material sets them apart. Chestnuts like "Duke of Earl" and "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" dwell comfortably alongside songs by Prince, the Who and Bruce Springsteen, to name just a few. Jon Rubin sings high tenor; Tommy Dunbar produced "Love From Echo Park" (which contains the Echoes' version of "I Think We're Alone Now") and "A Cappella Doo Wop II" and produced and arranged several songs on "A Cappella Doo-Wop." Pop Plus One carries the titles "A Cappella Doo Wop," "Doo Wop Til You Drop,""Love From Echo Park," "A Cappella Cool" and "Doo Wop Around The Christmas Tree."

Kyle Vincent is a triple threat - a stellar vocalist, a top-notch songsmith, and an imaginative and masterful pop producer. His latest CD, the self-released "Wow & Flutter," was hailed by Billboard Magazine as "a pop music house that could stand on the same street as The Raspberries or Savage Garden." Pop Plus One carries the titles "Solitary Road" and "Tell It Goodbye," along with a release from Kyle's former band Candy, "Teenage Neon Jungle."

Perhaps best known for his stint as the frontman for the Bay City Rollers, South African musician Duncan Faure evokes the classic guitar pop of bands like the Beatles and the Raspberries in his irresistible solo work. Tommy Dunbar co-produced, played guitar and sang background vocals on seven tracks on Duncan's album "Pronounced Four-Uh"; also on background vocals, Jon Rubin, Kyle Vincent and Nick D'Virgilio. Pop Plus One carries the title "Pronounced Four-Uh."

Hooky retro-pop with a wry sense of humor from a singer with a great voice. Tommy Dunbar played guitar and sang background vocals on Lucy's CD. Pop Plus One carries the title "How Else Can This Story Go?."

"Big Band, Rock N' Roll, Jump N' Jive, Skiffle, Swing, Cavern Club Power Pop, it's all here...wow!" says Bob Crewe, producer of The Four Seasons of the high-energy style Elliot Kendall calls "Powerjive." Record Collector magazine says, "Wonderfully inventive, wildly eclectic... a musical triumph." Pop Plus One carries the title "Le Hot Show." Tommy Dunbar arranged the horns on four tracks, and Tommy, Al Chan and Donn Spindt sang background vocals on several songs.

This singer/songwriter/producer is known for his wry pop songs and thrift-shop productions. Leader of notorious '70s mock rock group Little Roger & the Goosebumps, whose "Stairway to Gilligan's Island" made them Led Zeppelin targets and Trivial Pursuit immortals. The band often shared bills with the Rubinoos in the 1970s. Pop Plus One carries the title "Sensitive Guy," which features Tommy Dunbar on vocals and guitar, the vinyl EP "The Folk Process," and the 2006 release from Little Roger & the Goosebumps, They Hate Us Cuz We're Beautiful."

Spock's Beard combines the outstanding musicianship and adventurous musical spirit of the progressive-rock giants of the '70s with a powerful, instantly accessible sense of melody. New Horizons says, "I can't recommend this more highly - this is brilliant!" Nick D'Virgilio, who plays drums and sings with Spock's Beard, has been the drummer on many recent Rubinoos recordings. Pop Plus One carries the titles "V" and "Beware of Darkness."

This charming Berkeley-based musical is based on Alice Waters' popular children's book about a young girl growing up in the hustle and bustle of her mother's restaurant. Tommy Dunbar was the musical director for the show and played guitar; directed by Joy Carlin, mother of original Rubinoos keyboard player Alex Carlin. Pop Plus One carries the Original Cast Recording.