The Badlees Story V

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The decision to make a new album was spearheaded by Chris Fetchko, a 27-year-old native of West Hazleton, PA, who eventually replaced Terry Selders as the The Badlees’ new manager. Fetchko, who also worked at Capitol Records in New York City, had actively lobbied the band to let him take the reins and get back … Read more

The Badlees Story IV

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There would be yet another delay in the release of the now finished Up There, Down Here album, this time from Fall 1998 to “date uncertain” and there were no marketing or tour support plans coming from Universal for the foreseeable future. Worst of all, there was no one familiar to talk to or complain … Read more

The Badlees Work “Overtime”

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NOTE: This article was originally published on the DAMES of Pa website on September 26, 2010. On this first Saturday night of Autumn, music fans were treated to a great show Overtime Sports Bar in Hershey by three solid bands. No, we’re not talking about Nickleback, Buckcherry, and Three Days Grace at Hersheypark Stadium. We’re … Read more

112 Beats Per Minute by Craig and Alex Bannon

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NOTE: This review by Phil Brosius was originally published at DAMESOfPA.com on March 31, 2010. 112 Beats Per Minute is a 5-song EP by father and son duo Craig and Alex Bannon. It contains four original compositions along with an original interpretation of Nirvana’s classic tune “All Apologies”. The album is a loose tribute to … Read more

Loneliness Anonymous by Darcie Miner

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Buy Loneliness Anonymous Darcie Miner is an extraordinarily talented musician and her work in the past has certainly been good. But with her latest album, Loneliness Anonymous, she has taken that next step and delivered something that is truly great as this latest album ventures into sounds and themes previously unexplored and she pairs her … Read more

Lucky 7’s by Ron Fleeger & the Stranger

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NOTE: This review by Phil Brosius was originally published at DAMESOfPA.com on February 7, 2010. The trio Ron Fleeger & the Stranger from Williamsport have put together a collection of acoustic-driven songs with melodic hooks and precision technique on their EP called Lucky 7. Although, the central theme of post-breakup blues persists throughout, the album … Read more