Chico California band signed by Raleigh’s Black park records in the late 1980’s recorded their first Album in Chapel Hill at Steve Gronback’s studio. A leading west coast early grunge garage band, the Downsiders were a popular east coast touring band who often played shows with the Connells.
Studio A: This Vintage Podcast is from a Public affairs show airing on the radio in the late eighties. Recorded on Reel to Reel tapes, played for the first time in 30 years. Audio issues occur playing analog tape which has been dormant for so long. Once a large inventory of digitized Reel to Reel tapes has been accomplished, restoration and rerecording can begin.
College Radio Series: In the late 1980’s, Raleigh’s music scene was recognized internationally from Comboland’s success. Even with a vibrant music and club scene, many bands found it hard to get their music on local commercial radio. These Reel to Reel recordings were syndicated over five North Carolina college radio stations in the late eighties. Some of the music is lost, only surviving on albums and studio recordings.
Originally posted 2020-05-14 13:31:47.
