Not A.I. [LP]

Missing Toys is an AOR and Orchestral Art-Rock supergroup formed by Mecca frontman Joe Vana. The band's aim is to establish a new style of music. Vana wanted real strings and orchestral parts if they were to do it right. Michael Omartian then arranged, and orchestrated all the parts for the orchestra. From song one it was obvious that this was not a normal rock record anymore. It is something completely different. In an era where records are done for one tenth of the budget of yesteryear, Vana decided to go ALL IN and do it like a record from 30 years ago! Joe Vana began as a studio singer for Jim Peterik (Survivor, Pride Of Lions), working on his demos in his World Stage Studio. After that he started Mecca with help from Peterik and Fergie Frederiksen (Toto). Mecca did four highly acclaimed records in over 20 years, Mecca (2002). Undeniable (2011), III (2016) and Everlasting (2023). Joe sang on many other records as a background singer, too. Missing Toys is an extension of that... it marks growth, as a songwriter and singer. Signed to Pride & Joy Music, the all-star lineup features elite session players and legendary guests, such as Steve Lukather (Toto), Dann Huff (Giant) and Bill Champlin (Chicago), blending rich vocal harmonies with high-end musicianship on their debut album.