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Frogpond Free Music

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Frogpond Free Music

Frogpond

Effective period / Period of releases: 1996 - 2022

Members: Heidi Gluck, Kristie Stremel, Heidi Phillips, Megan Hamilton, Justine Volpe, Billy Johnson (5), Tawni Freeland, Brian Brooks (4), Claire Adams, Meredith McGrade, Michelle Bacon (2), Kristin Conkright, Hillary Watts, Annie Steinbrunn

Kansas City-based alternative rock band originally formed in Warrensburg, MO by Heidi Phillips, Gigi Holmes and Julie Hicks in 1993. Frogpond released 2 major label albums in 1996 ("Count To Ten") and 1999 ("Safe Ride Home"). Their initial run ended in 2000.

Founder, songwriter and guitarist Heidi Phillips re-formed the group in early 2021 with former bassist Justine Volpe (replaced by Meredith McGrade in 2022), plus new members Kristin Conkright and Michelle Bacon. Their first performance in 20+ years was a private event on July 24, 2021. Frogpond's first public reunion show was a sold-out concert at recordBar (Kansas City) on Nov. 27, 2021, celebrating the release of their new album, "TimeThief."

Current Lineup:
Heidi Phillips - lead vocals, guitar
Kristin Conkright - guitar, backing vocals
Michelle Bacon - drums
Meredith McGrade/Claire Adams/Heidi Gluck/Hillary Watts (revolving position) - bass

Founding Lineup:
Heidi Phillips - lead vocals, guitar
Gigi Holmes - bass
Julie Hicks - drums

Second Lineup:
Heidi Phillips - lead vocals, guitar
Tawni Freeland - guitar
Annie Steinbrunn - bass
Megan Hamilton - drums

"Count To Ten" Lineup:
Heidi Phillips - lead vocals, guitar
Kristie Stremel - guitar
Justine Volpe - bass
Megan Hamilton - drums

"Safe Ride Home" Lineup:
Heidi Phillips - lead vocals, guitar
Justine Volpe - bass
Billy Johnson - drums