Scattershots

 The High Dials - Leaving Alphaville

The First Things - Firsthingsfirst EP

 a re-post, by request, new rips and scans. Originally posted 11-24-2008, Enjoy!

   The First Things were a Champaign, Illinois four piece, around in the early 80's. This was the first of two offerings, ( that I'm aware of anyway). I'm guessing it's self released. A 12" EP titled, " A Nation of Employees", followed in 83 on Hysterical Records. Mel Eberle went on to form The Arms of Someone.

Line Up-

Mel Eberle - Bass, Vocals
Steve Foster - Drums
Pete Govert - Guitar
Mike Majdic - Guitar, Vocals

Skid Records 1982

1. Bodies In the Backyard
2. Pretty Mouth
3. You're Not In LA Anymore
4. Bad Chemicals

♫♫►►Your Golden Coast Is Just A Memory◄◄♫♫

The Tickets - Extended Play EP

    The Tickets were a Calgary, Alberta Canada five piece; that formed in 1979. Looks like this may have been their only release? I found a video of them playing live; you can check it out Here. Sorry but my copy's not in the best of shape..

Line Up

Doug Kuss - Lead Vocals

James Dunlop - Bass, Vocals

Rick Saretsky - Guitar

Ed Kazmir - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Robbie Cooper - Drums

Box Office Records - 1980

1. Hey Geraldine

2. Cutting Out

3. It Don't Matter

4. Dry Ice

♫♫►►Now I Don't Live Anywhere◄◄♫♫

Scattershots

 The Sherlocks - You've Made a Mistake

The Krayolas - Christmas Time

   We're certainly living in crazy times.... That said, I wanted to take a moment to wish all of you, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope you and your families are Safe, Healthy and Happy and Prosperous!

   The Krayolas were a San Antonio, Texas four piece; that were around from 1975 to 1988. If you would like to read more about the band, look Here and Here.

Line Up -

Hector Saldana - Vocals, Guitar
David Saldana - Drums, Vocals
Van Baines - Guitar
Barry Smith - Bass

Saloyark Music 1980

1. Christmas Time

2. Cry Cry, Laugh Laugh

♫♫►►They Grow Up So Fast◄◄♫♫

The Pengwins - Life After High School EP

   The Pengwins were a four piece from Kennedale, Texas, that formed in 1976. They released this EP and a single, (Small Vacation / Don't Be a Girl About It) between 1978-1980. Both releases were small pressing's of 500 each. A 6 song, 12" EP titled, (Mad About the Band) followed in 1988, before the Pengwins disbanded in the early 90's.
   If you're interested in reading more about The Pengwins, go check out Mike's Cheap Rewards Blog; he did a great job researching the band!

Lannie Flowers - Guitar, Vocals
Delbert Raines - Bass, Vocals
Alan Petsche - Guitar
David Bryan - Drums

Fabb Records - 1978

1. Life After High School

2. Look Around
3. It's a Dream

♫♫►►Can I Still Sneak Under The Bleachers With You◄◄♫♫

Scattershots

 Smile - How the Race is Done