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Kiss The Darkness by Xtine’s Experimental Band, Trash – Nov. 1982
TRASH was an experimental band that performed from 1982 – 1983 of primarily original music and several twisted versions of cover tunes. Xtine wrote songs, sang and played bass. The late Paul Tatara was extraordinarily gifted at interpreting the original … Continue reading
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“Deadlock” by Chuck Bell by Paul Tatara Nov. 1982 – Erie, PA
This recording features the late Paul Tatara on guitar, singing a song written by his friend, the late Chuck Bell in November 1982. The song is played by TRASH, also featuring Jan Linendoll on drums, Fleenor Gray on trumpet, Brian … Continue reading
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“If You Don’t Want To Dance” by The Generic Beat LIVE June 1985
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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Tagged edinboro, Erie PA, generic beat, hotel evergreen, if you don't want to dance, Mark Emhoff, original music, Roger Prehoda, xtine
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Here Come the Bombers by Dan Smith and the Generic Beat
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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Tagged 1980s, bombers, Dan Smith, edinboro, Erie PA, generic beat, here come the bombers, original music, rock, Roger Prehoda, xtine
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Burning Beach: An Epic Saga on the Lake Erie Shoreline
Burning Beach: An Epic Saga on the Lake Erie Shoreline
Enjoy the stunning scenery and soothing musical strains in this oddly artistic music video. “Burning Beach” is copyright 1998 by the Christine Lorraine Mankowski Collection.
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Tagged beaches, burning bea, burning beach, epic, erie, generic beat, hey baby, lake erie, music video, saga, shoreline, xtine
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Watch the Generic Beat live at Sherlock’s Park Place in Erie, PA – 1985
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This full-length Generic Beat video features a set of their all-original material. Dan Smith sings, Roger Prehoda plays the drums, Mark Emhoff tears apart the guitar, and Xtine dances with her bass in this high-energy performance.
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