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Sinai 48 is an American band that consists of members Alex Helene (vocals), Ananiah McCarrell (guitars and synthesizers), Gary "Hoppy" Hodges (drums and percussion), and Tom Moncrieff (bass and digital editing). The latter two members were formerly members of the legendary band Buckingham Nicks with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks¹. Sinai 48 first formed in 2006 and have recorded one album to date that is expected to be released in the Spring of 2007. It is reported that Grammy Hall of Fame and Album of the Century award recipient Charles Chalmers was the overseeing producer of the album. Other notable musicians on the album also include Charles Chalmers' fellow backup singers, Donna and Sandra Rhodes, who sang with him on many legendary recordings as the group "Rhodes, Chalmers, and Rhodes." Percy Sledge bassist, Gerry Riddle, also appears on two of the tracks. The band is of interest because the Buckingham Nicks album is a much sought after collector's item, as well as a subject of frequent internet speculation, and Sinai 48 is the first reunion of the other band members since Buckingham and Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac.

Interestingly, one odd characteristic of Sinai 48 is not unlike that of US electronic indie pop outfit The Postal Service in theory - Sinai 48 did not traditionally record live performances together in the studio whilst creating their upcoming album; instead, they essentially produced and arranged the entire album via the internet and the United States Postal Service by transferring pieces composed by McCarrell back and forth for each other to build upon, with written arrangment directions, in earnest, eventually combining and creating the album to be. To date, the members, as of the writing of this article, have not yet all met one another in person.

Guitarist Ananiah McCarrell has a long-term friendship with Mason Williams and McCarrell recorded Williams' composition "Classical Gas" on his first solo album Compassionate Witness. Currently the two continue to frequently trade music via mail.

[1] Article detailing the disbanding of Buckingham Nicks

[2] Official Sinai 48 Site

[3] Reference to Sinai 48 on Lindsey Buckingham's Official Site

[4] Mason Williams' official website (referencing McCarrell's recording activity of "Classical Gas")