From the bands personal clips - this win surprised Lobster Repair. Note the guitarist - Ric Olsen, who would go on to become the guitarist for Berlin. The Gong Show was a very popular "talent" show back in those days. Visit Lobster Repair at squidmusic.com
Lyle Sack breaks in his John Deere lawn tractor while working on some guitar licks from his Epiphone LesPaul. Note Lyle's version of the Link Wray classic Rumble (with Lyle's own vocals) as the soundtrack. Very odd. Visit Lyle at www.squidmusic.com
This was shot at San Francisco's Punch Line as a part of the Alex Bennett radio show, at the time one of the most popular radio shows in the area. The Finders perform the flip side of their regional hit single Calling Dr. Howard. Visit The Finders at squidmusic.com
SF based The Rockers performing their version of the old Bell Notes track "I've Had It" The Rockers were one of the premier power pop groups of the Bay Area in the early 80's and would evolve into The Finders. Visit The Rockers at squidmusic.com
The Finders, a San Francisco based power pop group had a bit of a regional hit with Calling Dr. Howard in the early 80's. The video, shot by Videowest made rotation in a then fledgling MTV. They are obvious 3 Stooges fans. Visit The Finders at squidmusic.com
Sometimes referred to as the "Abba" of the SF Bay Area, the group released one LP on Globe Records, and had some moderate success. This track was recorded at New Georges in San Rafael, CA in the mid 80's. Visit The Responsibles at squidmusic.com
SF powerpop group The Rockers were extremely popular in the early 80's. This live track is from their vinyl EP. The Mabuhay Gardens was one of the most popular clubs in San Francisco and debuted lots of national acts. The group would later evolve into The Finders. Visit The Rockers at squidmusic.com
In between belches (the main ingredient of this "song"), Il Corral club owner/bouncer Wm. Burgess explains to Lobster Repairs' audience howe came to hire the band for this venue. This is worth a look. C'mon you've already come this far.........
Recorded at New Georges in San Rafael, CA during the mid-80's. They are performing previous bandmate Billy Jaye's "Shoot Em Down" The Responsibles were sometimes referred to as the regional "Abba". The group issued one LP on Globe Records and had some strong regional succes. Visit The Responsibles at squidmusic.com
Lobster Repairs's powerful cover on the best Who single ever recorded. Caught on video live 12.9.07 at Il Corral in Los Angeles. This is the best our band has sounded in 30 years. You decide what that means. Thansk Burgess for providing both the perfect venue and a faulously appreciative audience.
