Album Notes

Launched by Dave Mensch in 2004, Formula 151 offers a sound unique in today's contemporary music. Formula 151 takes its listeners on a melodic and lyrical journey, incorporating dynamic arrangements written by Mensch.

A more atypical aspect of Formula 151, setting the band apart from most other contemporary groups, is the inclusion of cellist Tischhauser. Mensch has a strong affinity for stringed instruments and the resonance, passion and depth they bring to a song, so he requested that Tischhauser, who was more readily known locally for her classical work, to join the band.

"She definitely is an attraction. People come into venues where we're playing, sometimes just to see her play. Her playing is definitely a foundation sound in the originality of Formula 151 music…not to mention her electric cello looks like something from Star Trek. I feel that Katherine's involvement in Formula 151 accents the emotions that I'm trying to portray with my lyrics. You pluck a guitar, it just doesn't have that stress or laughter that a stringed instrument does."