Jet Screamer - Live (date unknown)

Jet Screamer - Live (date unknown)

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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!

Beat Magazine Vol. 3 No. 20 02-13-1987 Issue 73

Beat Magazine Vol. 3 No. 20 02-13-1987 Issue 73

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Here is the "newest" issue of the Beat Magazine with this issue featuring The Blackjacks, Jeanne French's Irresistible Force, Nine Lives and Pulse 8.

Please also check out the regular features such as Insignifica, Sound Reactions, the Club Listings and local band reviews from Ace Diamond!

Enjoy!

A Dark In The Light

I had a chance to see the band this past Friday night at O'Brian's Pub in Allston....I was amazed! You have to see these guys play! They have a unique sound to hardcore that to me, stands above the typical bands I see.....

A couple videos from the band....

A Dark In The Light - Devolving (Middle East Club 03-08-08)





Enjoy!

Valkyrie

Valkyrie

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1. Brighter Hemispheres
2. Control Of Me
3. Mother Goose
4. Prelude/Off Your Rocker
5. Lies
6. Silent Cries

Tom Collantouni - Lead and Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

Paul Amenta - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Bill Livesy - Bass, Lead and Backing Vocals (R.I.P.)

C. Peter Asklund - Drums, Keys, Backing Vocals

I got a chance to see these guys play once and thought it was a great show!

They had ran out of tapes that night but a friend of mine who also went got a copy and made one for me....

Please enjoy! This was a great band!

Just Us - A Different Kind Of Sun

Just Us - A Different Kind Of Sun

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1. A Different Kind Of Sun



2. King's Highway

Here is another release from my friend's band Just Us (formerly Koala Red).

If you haven't heard anything from them, please give this a listen.

They have drums, keyboards and they both share vocals....They have had an occasional guitarist fill in on certain parts but it's all them.

The first song "A Different Kind Of Sun" got radio airplay on WERS in Boston ( a local college station).

A video was also made for this which I am happy to say I got to take part in. I will post the video as soon as I have it transferred....

They were great friends but we lost touch when they moved to New York in the 90's....if anyone knows them, please send them the link to this site....they are missed.....

Steven Tyler and Friends - Ft. Lauderdale Harley-Davidson Bikers Bash Dec. 9, 2007

Steven Tyler and Friends - Ft. Lauderdale Harley-Davidson Bikers Bash Dec. 9, 2007

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=COSJ2DDN (MP3)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WX6YU4L4 (Video for ipod)

1. Misery (duet with Shelly Fairchild)
2. Amazing (with Richie Supa)
3. Pink (with Richie Supa)
4. Chip Away the Stone (with Vince Neil and Richie Supa)

I wanted to thank the person who gave this to me from the AF1 forum but wishes to remain anonymous. I will respect that persons wishes.

It was originally a youtube video and I found the software to convert it to MP3 and MP4.

In the meantime, please enjoy!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!

Hark, The Rock And Rollers Sing

Hark, The Rock And Rollers Sing

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1. Give The Gift Of Love - The Jonzun Crew and Friends
2. Maybe Next Year - Rubber Rodeo
3. Be My Christmas Love - The Charmettes
4. O Holy Night - Ronee Blakley
5. Christmas In Kenmore Square - Billy West & Tom Sandman
6. You Don't Have To Buy Me Anything For Christmas - Barry Marshall & Beth Harrington (of The Rockin' Robins)
7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Willie Loco Alexander
8. Sleigh Ride - Andy Paley (with Peter Hoffman)
9. Christmas Elf - Professor Anonymous (with The Marshalls)
10. Rockin' In A Christmas New Year - The Fools
11. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Down Avenue
12. I Hate Christmas - Rick Berlin: The Movie
13. It's Christmas Time Again - The Nervous Eaters
14. Christmas I Recall - The Neighborhoods
15. Christmas Suite - The U.S. Marshalls
16. Back Door Santa - Barrence Whitfield (of The Savages)
17. Mr. Snow - Ellie Marshall (of The Rockin' Robins)
18. Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me - Dave Barton (of The Outlets)
19. Santa Claus Blooz - Lisa Traxler & The Stockin' Stuffers
20. Bell Of St. Mary's - The Paley Brothers
21. The Christmas Boogie - The Rockin' Robins
22. Merry Christmas Baby - Barry Marshall
23. The Christmas Song - Al Grey
24. The Little Drummer Boy - Ralph Fatello (of Semper Fi)

This was a gem I bought at Strawberries Records and Tapes back in '86. You can see from the price tag it was a special value...

The 3 songs I remember hearing on the radio were Rockin' In A Christmas New Year from The Fools, Christmas In Kenmore Square from Billy West & Tom Sandman (which I still think are great songs) and You Don't Have To Buy Me Anything For Christmas from Barry Marshall & Beth Harrington.....those songs were played for years and years....

And of course, take a look at the bands featured: The Fools, Barry Marshall, The Outlets, The Neighborhoods, Barrence Whitfield and The Savages, The Nervous Eaters, Semper Fi and don't forget Willie Loco Alexander.....big names on the Boston music scene at that time....

Please give it a listen and Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!

WBCN 1990 Lunchtime Christmas Countdown

WBCN 1990 Lunchtime Christmas Countdown

A co-worker of mine had mentioned that she had this tape of hers. She told me it was when WBCN used to do their lunchtime countdowns with Ken Shelton. I had told her I had my own BCN Christmas tape as well. I borried hers and transferred both tapes....
It's a very funny tape and I hope you all enjoy it!

WBCN 1990 Lunchtime Christmas Countdown

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01 WBCN Xmas Intro
02 WBCN Chipmunk Parody
03 15 - All I Want For Christmas Is A Rock And Roll Guitar - The Stompers
04 14 - The Christmas Song - Angel
05 13 - Rockin' In A Christmas/New Year - The Fools
06 12 - New Kids Got Run Over By A Reindeer - The Stools
07 DJ Talk
08 11 - Please Come Home For Christmas - The Eagles
09 DJ Talk
10 10 - Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy - Bing Crosby/David Bowie
11 09 - Christmas, Baby Please Come Home - U2
12 08 - Happy Xmas - John Lennon
13 07 - Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You - Billy Squier
14 WBCN Father Christmas Parody
15 06 - I Believe In Father Christmas - Greg Lake
16 05 - Do They Know It's Christmas - Band Aid
17 DJ Talk about previous songs
18 WBCN Commercial
19 Song Intro 1
20 Song Intro 2
21 04 - Santa Clause Is Coming To Town - Bruce Springsteen
22 DJ Talk
23 03 - 2000 Miles - The Prentenders
24 02 - Father Christmas - The Kinks
25 01 - Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses
26 Comedy 104 - The Three Stooges

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!

Boston Rock and Roll Anthology #16

The Best Of Boston Music Showcase Vol #1
Boston Rock And Roll Anthology #16


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1. Farrenheit - The Living Daylights
2. Regular Humans - Hide Behind Your Smile
3. Close Enough - Float With Us
4. Macey's Parade - Cold, Dark, Icy Stare
5. Bruce Marshall Group - A Man Like Me
6. House Of Cards - Du Bahdi Ay
7. The Probes - War Of The Classes
8. The Gypsy Mechanics - I'm Not Your Jesus
9. The Shrubs - Walking In The Dark
10. Creative Force - Games
11. Judy Oliver - My Mannequin
12. The Injury's - Choke Chains
13. One Eyed Jake - City Ride
14. Mass - Under The Gun
15. Chop Shop - Teazer
16. Forty Thieves - Midsummer's Day
17. Q-36 - Secret Girl
18. What's In The Fridge - What's In The Fridge
19. T. Chenel - Prime Of Our Lives
20. The Count - Transporter

I've had this compilation for a long time. I had gotten it because of the Mass song "Under The Gun", which is an awesome tune.

This compilation has been out of print for a while and one day, I am looking around Ebay for some Charlie Farren, I come across this and it is still there for $100. http://cgi.ebay.com/BRR-16-JAMES-BOND-CHARLIE-FARREN-TRANSPORTER_W0QQitemZ4778245568QQihZ017QQcategoryZ307QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

I was amazed! I had asked the guy why, he told me just as it said on Ebay that it was because of the Charlie Farren tune "Living Daylights" which was supposed to be on the James Bond soundtrack but it never happened and also because of the Mass song.....that was it....I just laughed to myself....I paid $2 for it at Nugget Records years ago....

When I started this site, I told myself that I would post this just because I can't see anyone paying that much money for this....it's ridiculous.....

Besides Mass and Charlie Farren, look out for Macey's Parade (which my friend's band had opened for a few times) and Bruce Marshall, which had been a staple of the Boston scene for years....

Please enjoy this and post any comments!

Thank you!!!!

Pieces (2nd Release)

Pieces

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9O6ID4UW

1. Shy Away
2. Lonely Midnight
3. Fame
4. OK Carol

This is the second release from this band....

They do a killer version of David Bowie's Fame. They also re-did their version of OK Carol which is still an awesome song!

Same line up, same great sound!

Enjoy!!!

Flesh

Flesh

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1. Dyin' Tryin'



2. The Time Is Now

This is from the brother's Extreme. It was produced by Nuno Bettencourt.

The sound is great. Very similiar to Extreme.

Their myspace page is: http://www.myspace.com/fleshboston

I saw live at Axis in Boston, also at The Channel and I remember one time they were playing at a Newbury Comics Record Store in Saugus, MA and I got to see them there....All great shows from a great band!

Enjoy!!!

Bang - Live at The Channel, Boston (date unknown)

Bang - Live at The Channel, Boston (date unknown)

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1. Suite 16
2. Oh Juanita
3. Hot To The Touch
4. Party Won't Wait
5. Over The Line
6. Heartbeat
7. Love Comin' Strong
8. Bang Bang
9. Fire It Up
10. Overdrive
11. Summertime
12. Heart Attack

This was an awesome band to see live!

My friend gave me a copy of this a few years back and I had it sitting around for a while and when I finally decided to put this site together, I found it and here it is...so enjoy!

I first saw them at The Channel opening for MASS back in 1986. I think I have a guitar pick from that show too that I will have to find...

I also saw them open for Nazareth at The Paradise in February 1987.

Unfortunately, they broke up shortly after that. But a couple of years later in 1990, they had formed a new band called Spread Eagle which I got to see at The Channel.

Please check this out and take a listen!

Enjoy!

The Tears

The Tears
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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!!!!

Private Lightning

Private Lightning
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PEFS8RQV

1. Physical Speed



2. Song Of The Kite



3. Thriller



4. Cultists Of True Fun



5. Heartbeat



6. Bright City



7. Side Of The Angels



8. When You're Laughing



9. Breathe



10. I Can't Stop



11. Give Me The Night



12. I Want To Take You Away



13. Shoot For The Moon



14. Hold Me



15. Lift You Up



16. Hard



17. Isn't It Good To Be Alive

Tracks 1-12 Private Lightning (1-8 from Private Lightning, 9-10 from Live At The Metro LP, 11-12 from Private Lightning 45 Single)

Tracks 13-15 The Souls (ep)

Track 16 Adam Sherman (single)

Track 17 Private Lightning

This band is the perfect pop band and is great to listen to.

I first heard them from my friends older sister.

This has been out of print for a long time now....

I was finally able to transfer these to MP3....

Please take a listen and enjoy!!!!

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....

Koala Red

This is the first demo from my friends band. They later changed the name of the band to Just Us and then finally to Southpaw.
What's different about this is that it is only a 2 piece band.
One member plays drums, the other keyboards. And they both sing.
They have a big Beatles, Rush and Billy Joel influence.
And the sound is incredible.
Please take the time to give this a listen. I have more demos and live shows to post from this band.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3LLS22NL

1. The Big Wheel
2. Kid's Challenge
3. Bad Blood

Please Enjoy!!!