Monthly Archives: April 2013

“I Want to be a Gynecologist” TRASH was a humorous experimental band that performed live between 1982 and 1983 in Erie, PA. Two of the members, Brian and Fleenor, were selected specifically because they did not know how to play … Continue reading →

The Twisters covered 3 decades of rock and roll, and among the songs they performed is this Buddy Holly tune, “That’ll Be The Day.” Tom Herman plays lead guitar and sings, with backup vocals and basslines by Xtine. Roger Prehoda … Continue reading →

Listen to this “generic” bass-heavy funk tune, “Daytime in the Jungle,” from a live performance in Edinboro, PA. Songs from this live show were recorded onto a cassette tape from two external mics. The music was digitized in 2001 by … Continue reading →

This classic Generic Beat rocker was recorded at Twang Studio by Keith Veshecco and John Mazza. “One Lie” was written by Mark Emhoff, who plays guitar and sings backup vocals on this Erie, PA recording. Dan Smith – vocals Roger … Continue reading →

This Lake Erie inspired song by Xtine was originally performed by the Generic Beat 1985-1987. When she assembled an all-female group in 1998, she revived, performed and recorded this “generic Doors” tune. Aside from Xtine on bass and backups, also … Continue reading →

Featuring vocals and bass by Xtine, this original song includes some superb guitar playing by Tom Herman. Roger Prehoda plays drums, and Herm Eugenio also plays guitar on this LIVE recording from Opies Tavern in January 1983.