Live 1986, by The Blasters

Live 1986

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1.	Rock And Roll Will Stand 03:17	buy track
2.	Trouble Bound 04:19	buy track
3.	Jubilee Train 03:44	buy track
4.	Mystery Train 03:59	buy track
5.	Just Another Sunday 04:24	buy track
6.	I Dont Want To 02:04	buy track
7.	Somebody Done Hoodooed The Hoodoo Man 03:43	buy track
8.	Help Your Dream 03:34	buy track
9.	Crazy Baby 03:27	buy track
10.	I'm Shakin' 02:17	buy track
11.	Border Radio 02:42	buy track
12.	Dark Night 04:16	buy track
13.	Off The Wall 02:00	buy track
14.	Red Rose 02:43	buy track
15.	American Music 03:02	buy track
16.	Long White Cadillac 05:36	buy track
17.	Marie Marie 02:42	buy track

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The Blasters were lauded by the critics and developed a loyal following mainly because of the intensity of their live shows. Phil Alvin drenched in sweat with brother Dave wailing on the guitar while John Bazz on bass and pounding drummer Bill Bateman were pushing the rhythm into overdrive. With all that energy and talent, the Blasters never resorted to histrionics and that added to their appeal and authenticity. As time went by the roots rock scene had waned. Dave joined X and wanted to branch out record solo albums. In 1986, Dave was playing his final shows with the original Blasters line-up. Gene Taylor was gone, Steve Berlin was playing with Los Lobos and Lee Allen was honking the sax on tour with Fats Domino. This show takes us up to February 14, 1986 at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano where this performance was recorded. Stripped down and back to the original quartet performing 17 songs including many from their first album in a blistering 70 minute set.

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released May 3, 2011

The Band:

Phil Alvin-Guitar, Vocals and Harmonica
Dave Alvin-Lead Guitar
John Bazz-Bass
Bill Bateman-Drums

Recorded live at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, California on February 14, 1986

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The Blasters are one of the bedrock acts that formed the template for the “Americana” music movement. Since their inception in 1979 the core members of the Blasters have been Phil Alvin, his younger brother and the group’s principal songwriter and guitarist Dave Alvin, drummer Bill Bateman, and bassist John Bazz. Dave Alvin is also an accomplished solo artist with two GRAMMY Awards® to his credit. ... more

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