hard-rock act, with Mike Gent of the Figgs. Parish has been exploring the vast and varied terrain of his musical tastes as a solo artist. Their separate explorations did not diminish their collective chemistry. With the release of 2001's Mass Avenue Freeze-out on Q Division, The Gravel Pit came together to stake another claim as one of the most inspired power-pop outfits on the American independent music scene. The Gravel Pit contributed a cover of the Miracle Legion song "Closer to the Wall" for the 2009 Mark Mulcahy tribute album "Ciao My Shining Star". It appears as a bonus track available on the deluxe edition. On September 20, 2009 Jed Parish, Ed Valauskas & Pete Caldes performed at the release party for the album with Frank Black and Ray Neal on Black's contribution to the album, 'Bill Jocko', at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Valauskas, Caldes & Neal remained on stage to perform two Pixies songs 'Cactus' and 'Gouge Away'. The band released their first album in 13 years, Serpent Umbrella, in 2014. External links The Gravel Pit Facebook page References American pop music groups Independent Music Awards winners