Jet Screamer - Live (date unknown)

Jet Screamer - Live (date unknown)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7PWCRKOE

1. Treat You Right
2. Heart Of Stone
3. It's Alright Tonight
4. Say That You Love Me
5. Hold On
6. Wasn't It You
7. Sister Disco
8. Drum Solo
9. Don't Wanna Love Your Way

Line-Up:

Chris Ferri - 1st Vocalist

Warren Hosker - 2nd Vocalist

Stephen Ferrara - Guitar (Chris' Crue, In the Wild, King of the Rats, Street Kid)

Johnny Risti - Bass (Bob's Mob, Chris' Crue, Street Kid)

Gary Cioffi - Drums (Sass, West, Axes)

I had always wanted to see these guys live but never had a chance to.

Please enjoy!

Tom McElman Band

Tom McElman Band

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=949NHTEG

1. Home
2. Live Again
3. Sasha Blue Monday
4. Thorton's Boogie
"All songs Copyright 2008. All rights reserved"

The Tom McElman Band is an eclectic blend of Rock, Blues, and Funk. The nucleus of the band/project is Tom McElman on Vocals and Guitars (sometimes bass, sometimes keyboards) and Sean Moore on Drums. Tom and Sean write the songs and additional players, if needed, are added during the recording process.

Tom, originally from Boston, has a long history playing in hard rock bands such as Vernia Caliper and Strombringer but grew up listening to Blues. It was his father that first exposed him to Fats Domino, from there, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson but when he heard Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple for the first time, the music took on more of an edge.

Sean, actually born in the Boston area, grew up in Cincinnati and has been in Rock and Blues bands for most of his life. The two got together back in 1997 and has been writing music and producing and recording bands ever since.

Tom was recently diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). It is a genetic disease that usually goes undetected in men and women until they're in their late 30s. There is no cure and it is currently untreatable. However, as with all diseases, there's always hope. You can help by going to http://www.pkdcure.com/ and learning more about the disease. If you can make a monetary donation or donate your time, it would be more than appreciated!

Check Tom out at his MySpace site: http://www.myspace.com/tommcelmanband


Please enjoy!

Guitarzan - Atlantic Lounge 03-10-1990 (not full show)

Guitarzan - Atlantic Lounge 03-10-1990 (not full show)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VSEC64D1

1. Freight Train
2. Love In Vain
3. The Only One
4. Draw The Line
5. See The Light
6. I Love You So
7. Weight Of Us
8. Intro-Standing In The Rain (fuse blown near end of song)
9. Drum Solo
10. Hold The Line (fuse blown near end of song)
11. Drum Solo
12. Instrumental
13. 1 2 Scoodle Dee Do
14. Heartbreaker
15. Living Lovin' Maid
16. All That You See
17. Change In You

Dana Fecto - Lead Vocals
Jon Fagan - Lead Vocals (Full Force, Headhunter, Sin City, Steel Assassin, Twisted Fate, Wicked Lester)
Peter Hunt - Guitar (The Dream, Mixed Nuts)
Mike Musto - Guitar
Rob "Ruby" Nockowitz - Guitar (Diver Down, Gypsy)
Mike Vai - Bass
Lou Serio - Drums

My favorite songs from this band were "Love In Vain", "Standing In The Rain" and "Hold The Line" but all are actually really good....

I saw these guys several times and they always put on a great show!

There were no pictures of the band that I could find. I got the band members from the Boston Rock of the 80's and 90's site on MySpace.

If anyone has any actual demos from them, please let me know. I would be interested in hearing them....

Please enjoy!

West - Out Of The Ashes

West - Out Of The Ashes

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CYWIIP3H

1. Miracles
2. Carry Me Back
3. Heaven's Rain
4. Everything Is Nothing
5. Dear Heart
6. Bringing Down The Fire

Line up:

Vernon West - Bass, Lead Vocals

Dana West - Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals

Chuck Vitale - Keyboards, Vocals

Gary Cioffi - Drums

This is great music from a great band! These are friends of mine who were the house band at Bill Ash's Lounge in Revere, MA for a number of years.

They are the perfect pop/rock band. I have seen them live more times than I can count and they always put on a great show!

Dana West was also my guitar teacher for a while. I wish I had the time to have kept it going....

I just found out that they are doing a SASS reunion in January. http://www.sassrock.com/sass_news.htm

Also, check out Gary's band Take That appearing at Bill Ash's Lounge.

I can't wait for it!!!

Please enjoy!!!!

The Tears - Atlantic Lounge 3-3-1990

The Tears - Atlantic Lounge 3-3-1990


http://www.megaupload.com/?d=W875OG3S

1. Intro
2. Are You Ready
3. Walkin' The Dog
4. Ride 'Em High
5. talking
6. Dreaming Of You
7. I've Had Enough
8. Living On The Night
9. Straight Up
10. Obsession
11. If You Think You're Going To Heaven
12. Hot Shot
13. Heartbreak Hotel
14. -------
15. All I Need
16. Talk To Me
17. talking
18. The Real Me
19. Stay With Me
20. Your Song (partial)
21. Rock And Roll

This tape was given to me by a close friend years ago. He had decided to tape the band because we were going to The Atlantic Lounge every weekend and we enjoyed the band so much. We had already bought the demo tape they were selling but he wanted to have more of their music. He taped it and had made a copy for me. I've had it for years and I found it recently.

Yes, that is "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul and it is a kick ass version of the song....They also do a fantastic version of "Walkin' The Dog", "The Real Me" and "Stay With Me".

Their original songs are amazing!!! All I can say is I wish these guys had gotten signed.

Check out the myspace page dedicated to the band:http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=22227837&blogID=205446497

Members of The Tears have formed a cover band called Ice Cream Headache. Check out Ice Cream Headache's website for up and coming shows:http://www.icecreamheadacheband.com/

Enjoy!

The Tears

The Tears
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EP13P55C

1. I'm The One
2. Lay It On The Line
3. Don't Talk Dirty To Me
4. Two Is Better Than One
5. Hold Me Tight
6. Reaching Out
7. Rocket In My Pocket
8. High Class Sweetheart

This was the line up as far as I know:
Chris Viarella - Vocals (Chris' Crue)
Dan (Dalotta) Dell'Anno - Guitar
Mark Petrigno - Bass
Bobby Sutton - Drums (Ball N Chain, The Enemy)

I can't say enough about this band....
I saw them a number of times at The Atlantic Lounge in Revere, The Palace in Saugus and The Channel....mostly The Atlantic....

Every show was full of energy and they were always great to see....
I have not had a chance to see Chris' new band Ice Cream Headache yet but I hope to soon....
Check out the myspace page dedicated to the band:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=22227837&blogID=205446497


Also check out Ice Cream Headache's website for up and coming shows:
http://www.icecreamheadacheband.com/


I saw The Tears do a reunion show at the Boston Rocks Reunion Bash this past August!
Another great show!
Check out the myspace Boston Rock Scene 80's and 90's for some cool local bands that you may have not heard in a long time....It's an awesome site to check out!!!!
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=22227837


Enjoy!!!

Vernia Caliper

Vernia Caliper

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1ERSF5R7

1. White Leather
2. Crazy For Love
3. Let Her Go

Here is the first demo from Vernia Caliper.

I hope you all enjoy it!!!!

Vernia Caliper - Bill Ash's Lounge 8-6-1989

Vernia Caliper - Bill Ash's Lounge 8-6-1989

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1. WBCN Band Intro
2. Think For Tomorrow
3. Something About You
4. All That's Left Behind
5. Missing You Again
6. How Bad Do You Want It
7. Can't Get Enough

The Line up:

Tom McElman - Guitar

Jim Skelton - Bass

Troy Sellards - Drums

Guy Tarantino - Vocals

Here is the beginning of the Bill Ash's 1st Battle of the Bands Finals from August 6, 1989.

This was a great set! So, check it out!

Vernia Caliper was the winner that night too!

This was also the last appearence of singer Guy Tarantino.

I have their first demo coming soon....

Miriah

1. Gary
2. Rocken Into The Future
3. Through The Night
4. My Song
5. Rock & Roll Radio
6. Call Me
7. Never Gonna Stop

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2BVKAZC1

Warren Hosker - Vocals (He was with Jet Screamer)

This tape was my first introduction to the local scene. I had bought this from a friend for $2.00 back in 81. I have been listening to it ever since....

About 10 years ago at a previous job, someone at work had transferred a couple of tapes to CD for me. This one and The Tears demo which I will post later.

The only thing I know about this is that the singer is from either Jet Screamer or Scorcher (I can't remember which) and that it kicks ass!

I mentioned that I had this tape to a couple of friends and it surprised them. They remembered Gary and I guess it brought back a lot of memories to them. The CD was dedicated to Gary Howland, he was killed in a car accident. They told me who played on it but I can't recall. If someone knows, please let me know.

Take the time and listen to this. It's great music. Enjoy!!!