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Years in the making. Finally, the story of San Diego's early music scene can be told! And heard! From Rockabilly, R&B and Instrumentals, to Garage Rock, Psychedelia and beyond. 33 tracks from this Southern California coastal hub, spanning those embryonic, heady, sun-kissed & fab fueled times from 1958-1973. Never in the shadows of Los Angeles or San Francisco, The San Diego scene was doing it's own thing! With a forward by musician and local music historian, Andy Rasmussen, who worked closely with many of the musicians and artists of the era to make this a truly one of a kind listening experience.
Jam-packed with 36 pages of band bios, photos, and extensive liner notes by none other than Mike Stax from Ugly Things Magazine (and Loons frontman). Bonuses include radio spots, local ads, and live segments.
In keeping with the community spirit, proceeds will be donated to San Diego area music programs.
Limited pressing of only 1,000 copies!
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released September 22, 2020
Complete Track List:
1) Gene Lamarr & His Blue Flames-That Crazy Little House on the Hill (1958)
2) The Strangers-The Caterpillar Crawl (1959)
3) Ervin Groves-Bucket of Blood (1962)
4) Billy Keen & The King's Men-There's One Thing That I Want (1961)
5) The Ray-Nears-Hootchie Part 1 (1963)
6) The Nomads-Let's Do the Freeze (1963)
7) The Imperialites-Have Love Will Travel (1964)
8) Larry Green & The Rhythmaires-Watch Your Step (1965)
9) The Misfits-This Little Piggy (I'm A Hog For You) (1964)
10) Sandi & The Accents-Tell Me (1964)
11) Joel Scott Hill & The Invaders-Look Out (1964)
12) *Bonus
13) The Lyrics-So What!! (1965)
14) The Orfuns-The Animal In Me (1965)
15) Steve & The Holidays-Unemployment (1964)
16) Ervin Rucker-She's Alright (1965)
17) The Inmates-This is the Day (1966)
18) The Survivors-Midnight Mines (1965)
19) The Cascades-I Bet You Won't Stay (1965)
20) The Outcasts-Run Away (1965)
21) The Mod-My Last (1966)
22) The Sons-I'm Gone (1966)
23) *Bonus
24) The Contrasts-She Didn't Care (1967)
25) *Bonus
26) Five # Grin-Not This Time (1968)
27) The Brain Police-Find Me a Moment (1968)
28) *Bonus
29) Mixed Grill (Gnarly Beast)-Don't Throw it Away (1968)
30) Anita May & Interstate 5-When It's Dark (1968)
31) Jamul-Long Tall Sally (1970)
32) Brat-Back Porch (1973)
33) Glory-High School Letter (1973)
*Production notes:
Compilation Production & Introduction by Andy Rasmussen
Liner Notes by Mike Stax
Mastering and Sound Restoration by Mike Kamoo at Earthling Studios
Design by Johnny Bartlett of California
*Special Thanks to the Fydalions and Jan Tonnesen of the Contrasts for contributing photos on this page!