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Insurgence - Pull-Toy - 1990
from the self-titled cassette

Raleigh's Insurgence lasted from the mid-80's well into the 90's (and could still be together for all I know). Led by Bill Daly the band went through several lineup changes through the years. For my money though this is where the stars aligned and influences collided to deliver a solid 6 song ep. From Roberto (Berto) Morales' rugged vocals and fierce guitar work to Bill Daly's solid bass lines and lyrical prowess. Bill Daly now lives in Washington DC and runs Crooked Beat Records with his wife Helen. Brian Carithers is the head chef at Front Street Grill at Stillwater in Beaufort, NC.

Band Members:
Bill Daly - Bass, Vocals
Roberto Morales - Guitars, Lead Vocals
Jeff Bunner - Guitar, Vocals
Brian "Angus" Carithers - Drums

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Faster Faster - Walking In Holland - 1985
from an unreleased ep.

From a 4 song project recorded in 1985. The band disintegrated right before its scheduled release, so it never got released. This is actually from the test pressing on vinyl. This song was recorded by guitarist Eric Petersen on a Teac 4-track. Other tracks were recorded by Wes Lachot in Durham.

Henry opened Turtle Tapes/Creative Audio Services along with Jay Johnson (see Right Profile) not long after Faster Faster split. John French and Henry (and Jay) started a band with Ken Prichard (see Live Bait). Henry and Jay are now the rhythm section for Peter May and The Rough Band. Eric played with The Wygals, Right Profile, Let's Active and The dB's to name a few. Norm was in UV Prom and later Leap Of Faith with Eric and Tim Harper (see The Shake). I gotta get a copy of the Leap Of Faith album. The few songs I've heard are great.


Band Members:
Henry Heidtmann - Lead Vocals, Bass
John French - Guitars
Eric Petersen - Guitars
Norm Underwood - Drums

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The Graphic - I Flew Like A Bird - 1985
from the Welcome To Comboland lp

Greensboro's The Graphic were a hugely talented group. Sometimes referred to as Treva and The Grafics. They featured the vocal talents of Treva Spontaine and the guitar work of Brad Newell, The Graphic seemed destined for success. They released one Don Dixon produced ep called "People In Glass" on Dolphin Records in 1984. Treva had a solo album on Moonlight Records called "Si'l Vous Plait" that was released in 1982. Treva continues to have a solo career. Brad Newell began Eight Eyes right after the Graphic split and continues to record and play live.

Band Members:
Treva Spontaine - Vocals, Guitar
Brad Newell - Guitar, Vocals
Dwight Mabe - Bass, Vocals
Jim Hoyle - Drums

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Hege V - House of Tears - 1987
from the MTM Music Group lp "House Of Tears"

Roots-rocker Hege V was in actuality George Hamilton V, the son of longtime Grand Ol' Opry member George Hamilton IV. His debut CD, the critically acclaimed HOUSE OF TEARS, produced by Mitch Easter of REM fame, wound-up on many U.S. year-end Top Ten lists alongside U2, REM and Bruce Springsteen. George V toured America in a beat-up Cadillac hearse, the "Hearse Of Tears", (10,000 miles through 21 states in 27 days) playing the honky-tonks from Austin to Boston while his self-directed music video, "Burial Ground Of The Broken Hearted", aired on MTV. George's first Country single, "She Says", made BILLBOARD MAGAZINE's TOP 100 -- earning invitations to perform the song on BBC-TV and at the world-famous GRAND OLE OPRY.

If anyone ever finds this on cd and it doesn't cost tons of money please let me know.

for more about Hege V click here.

Band Members:
Hege V - Vocals, Guitar
Tim Harper - Backing Vocal, Bass
Rob Ragsdale - Drums
David Thrower - Lead Guitar, Pedal Steel
Mitch Easter - Bits and Pieces

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Th' Cigaretz - Scared Of Girls - 1978
from the lp Crawl Rite Outta My Skin

The band th' Cigaretz had the distinction of being one of Raleigh's first "Punk Rock" bands. Their assets were their loud music, notable stage presence, and a fast and furious pace. As they said "from the big city, please welcome Th' Cigaretz".

from "How NC got its Punk Attitude" - by Sam Hicks

They had been in cover bands for years, but were sick of heavy metal, poodle haircuts, and trying to play wah wah pedals wearing platform shoes. House painters by day, they say it was a combination of paint fumes and Never Mind The Bollocks, that inspired them to "...just say fuck it!." The problem was, original music wasn't of interest to anyone at this time. The only club that would allow them to play regularly was the Free Advice; their Thursday nights were dead so they made them into "Punk Night" to fill the void.

Band Members:
Throb - Drums
Bindee - Bass, Vocals
Johnny Guitar Vocals, Guitar
Jimmy Jones - Vocals, Guitar

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Arrogance - 12 Days Of Christmas

Cheers,
Michael

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