Description

Cat. no: CDSTB4
Format: CD
Barcode: 607396004119
Release Date: 19 Aug 2022
Genre: Rock

Squalls were a band who came from the same rich Athens, GA scene as The B-52’s, Pylon, REM., and Love Tractor, but played their own brand of quirky pop with their own unique sound

Equal parts Lovin’ Spoonful, Grateful Dead and Talking Heads, they got many a person up on the dance foor. From 1981 to 1989, Squalls rocked Athens and made several tours of the South, the Midwest, and East coast cities including several shows at New York City clubs CBGB, Danceteria, and Peppermint Lounge. They released 4 recordings and were included in the 1986 movie Athens, GA:
Inside/Out. The band also played at the legendary Athens 40 Watt Club 64 times during their heyday.

Squalls Live from the 40 Watt is a collection of 24 tracks recorded by 40 Watt Club soundman, T. Patton Biddle, and selected from fve early 1980s shows.

Live from the 40 Watt is set for release on August 19, 2022 via Strolling Bones Records.

CD Tracks: Bride of Frankenstein / Catholic Girls / The Prince of Wails / Ellie Dee / Relax / Cindy / Na Nanana / Pop Roots / Waltzing Mathilda / Information / Crickets / Snowman / Dancing Example / Satellite / Tell Me Now / Unrelated Happenings / Kathy / The Sheik / Kalinka / S.P.Q.R. / Strolling Bones / Modern World / What You Get / Elephant Radio