As I recall, I was introduced to these guys from a Musician's Institute ad. In the (hot) summer of 1990, we rehearsed in an uninsulated garage in the valley. They needed a drummer, also, so I brought in my old friend Jimmy Jones. We were rehearsing for an outdoor party that was to happen in a about month, so we were cramming to learn the material.
Ironically, the one "gig" that we were to perform was cut way short due to neighbor complaints. The recordings presented here are from an early rehearsal, where we are still learning the parts.
Click on the highlighted song title to hear a sample. The links in the .MP3 column lead to larger .MP3 files. The links in the Real Audio column point to smaller files created with Real Audio®. Click HERE to download the free Real Audio player. Microsoft's Media Player plays both .MP3 and Real Audio files.
| Title | .MP3 Link | Real Audio Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| That's the Way it Goes | ThatsTheWayItGoes.mp3 (3.3MB) | ThatsTheWayItGoes.rm (868MB) | Although the singer had trouble with pitch (and with playing and singing at the same time!), what attracted me to this band is the songwriting. |
| Fallouts And Shelters | FalloutsAndShelters.mp3 (2.2MB) | FalloutsAndShelters.rm (566KB) | I called this one "The Celtic song," but made the singer laugh when I pronounced it like "Boston Celtics." |
| HandOuts | HandOuts.mp3 (3.7MB) | HandOuts.rm (987KB) | Drummer Jim frequently complained that I didn't play loud enough on this one -- I've never been completely comfortable playing a slap style. |