"'Cibola' is in some ways a continued exploration/distillation of the approach and methodology that I first introduced on 'The Hand As Dealt': the 15-string Indian electric banjo known as the shahi baaja again features prominently, and many of the tracks could be called "drone-based." But I also wanted to expand further. 'Cibola' marks the first time I have ever had drums on any of my solo records; my dear friend, the brilliant San Francisco-based percussionist and sound artist Kevin Corcoran, sent me a complete drum track and I played shahi baaja and guitar over it. The result is 'Nala Gem,' where we explore quasi-Southeast Asian bell tones, dynamics, and heavy wash. And I end the record with 'A Tin Tear Drop,' where I introduce an electric autoharp, which I play using mallets to create a multiphonic, glowing Fabrege sound-egg." ~Derek Monypeny I'm already a decade into my solo "career," but over the last couple of years I have entered a new phase in what I do; I'm grateful to work with 2182 Recording Co. so you can hear it.