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Venture into this part of American history to learn some of the lesser known facts about our first settlers. The Puritans instituted educational and governmental systems, some of which we still use today. But there was also a darker side to Puritanism. Continue reading →

Posted on July 21, 2014 by xtinethewriter | Leave a comment

Christine’s Chronicles: What Songs Might Have Been on the Beatles’ Next Album? Pure Humorous Speculation

Posted on July 21, 2014 by xtinethewriter

Attention Beatles fans: Enjoy "Magical History Tour," a tongue-in-cheek speculation fantasy piece about what musical masterpieces might have appeared on the Fab Four's next album. Continue reading →

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Xtine’s Musical Fantasy – Please Erase the Master Tapes of the Five Worst Songs Ever Written

Posted on July 17, 2014 by xtinethewriter

  Here Are Xtine’s Five Least Favorite Songs Ever By Christine Lorraine Jul 13, 2009   The worst songs ever recorded are tunes so poorly conceived that you secretly wish someone might lose or accidentally erase the original tapes of … Continue reading →

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Here Come the Bombers by Dan Smith and the Generic Beat

Posted on July 16, 2014 by xtinethewriter

This LIVE version of Dan Smith’s “Here Come the Bombers” was recorded on June 1, 1985 at the legendary Hotel Evergreen in Edinboro, PA. The hotel, which burned to the ground in the late 1990s, was said to be haunted … Continue reading →

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Hear “Preppy Beach” by the Generic Beat – a rare studio track featuring Generic Eric

Posted on February 22, 2014 by xtinethewriter

Enjoy this obscure recording of the Generic Beat’s “Preppy Beach.” Generic Eric (Matt Barczon) sings with backup vocals by Xtine. If this music sounds familiar it’s because the instrumental tracks were kept but the words were rewritten as “Imagination: Heart … Continue reading →

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Generic Beat LIVE Studio Show with the Generic Dancers – Erie Backstreets 1984 part I

Posted on November 29, 2013 by xtinethewriter

Buckle up your Mary Jane shoes, sport your best yellow-and-black garb, and come sail back into the 80s with this superb in-studio video by the Generic Beat. Sprinkled with the infamous Generic Dancers, this video features Roger Prehoda on drums, … Continue reading →

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“Burning Beach” by the Generic Beat at the Crooked i on Aug. 3, 2013

Posted on August 5, 2013 by xtinethewriter

Watch and listen to this classic psychedelic-esque original song from the ‘Beat’s “best-of” set. This dynamic live performance was featured at Erie’s Crooked i on 8/3/13. Performers are: Dan smith – vocals Roger Prehoda – drums Herminio C. Eugenio – … Continue reading →

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When You Gonna by the Generic Beat – Unreleased Studio Recording

Posted on April 30, 2013 by xtinethewriter

Listen to “When You Gonna,” an original song by the Generic Beat that was written by Xtine. This unreleased studio version of this rhythmic rocker was recorded and produced by Twang Studio in Erie PA. Copyright 2012 by the Christine … Continue reading →

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“If You Don’t Want To Dance” by The Generic Beat LIVE June 1985

Posted on April 3, 2013 by xtinethewriter

Listen to Dan and Xtine sing this classic Generic Beat song, which was written by Xtine and drummer Roger Prehoda in 1983. Photos in this video span 1983 to 2009. C. 2013 Vacationing Parakeet Productions.

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Here Come the Bombers by Dan Smith and the Generic Beat

Posted on April 3, 2013 by xtinethewriter

This LIVE version of Dan Smith’s “Here Come the Bombers” was recorded on June 2, 1985 at the Hotel Evergreen in Edinboro PA.

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