Boulevard - Extended Pop EP

    Boulevard were a Chicago four piece that left us with two, self released efforts; this being the second. Although I've never heard it, I read the 1st record has more of a 60's flare.
   Sometime in the mid 2000's; the band surfaced again as a three piece, minus Scott Murray, under The Boolevards. They released a couple of full lengths; with a 60's pop edge.
   One of the more enjoyable aspects of doing this blog is learning things I didn't know about bands. The full lengths titled, " Real Pop & More Real Pop" sound really good. I'm definitely planning on grabbing them up. If you're interested in checking them out, here's a couple links.

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The Boolevards

Line Up -

Hugh Murphy - Guitar
Scott Murray - Guitar, Vocals
Joe Nowik - Drums, Vocals
John Nowik - Bass, Vocals

Ranger Records - 1980

1. I Got a Feelin'
2. Radio Romance
3. Yeah, She's the One
4. Moron City
5. Coming On Strong

♫♫►►Set The World On Fire◄◄♫♫

The Toes - Heads

   Not much info on this one. Best I can surmise; The Toes were a Hartford, Connecticut, three piece. I found a comp called, " Homespun WHCN - 106 FM"; that features Heads. The band's pictured on the back as a three piece. I'm guessing this was they're only record and it appears self released. Gil Francis Yaskovic gets writing credits for both tunes.

   Under normal light, the record appears black but if you hold it up to the light; it's a dark, translucent, purple. 

   If anyone has anything to add or correct, please let me know. 

No-Zone Recordings 1979

1. Heads

2. Anyway

♫♫►►We're Livin' Our Lives Anyway◄◄♫♫

Boy Elroy and the Jetsons - Don't Know Why

   Boy Elroy and the Jetsons were a Gainesville, Florida four piece; around in the early 80's. This was their lone, self released, single. They also had a track titled, " Silver Sweater" on the Sinkhole Tapes Compilation. 

   Mike posted this on the great Cheap Rewards Blog, 10 years ago already, jeez....

Line Up - 

Mark Mann - Vocals, Guitar

Martin Gold - Guitar

Rick Shafer - Bass

Chas Mann - Drums

♫♫►►I Think You Want it Too◄◄♫♫

Scattershots

 The Heartbeats - Changing

The Roxies - Don't Wanna Dance Because I'm Told To

 Had this one a few weeks now and I've been listening to and liking it quite a bit.

   The Roxies are a Berlin, Germany four piece. Not sure exactly when they started but they've been around since at least 2019. If you're a fan of 70's / early 80's Punk and Powerpop, with a British lean; this one's a must!

Line Up -

Matthew Conway - Vocals
Bruno Werner - Guitar
Imke Wagener - Bass, Vocals
Tim Müller-Heidelberg - Drums

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Dirt Cult Records

Here's a tune from their new full length; just released last month on Dirt Cult Records.

The Fort Worth Cats - Self Titled E.P.

    The Fort Worth Cats were a Fort Worth, TX four piece, formed in 1978. Besides this EP, I found a full length titled, " Earthquake at the O.K. Corral"; released in 1981. Wasn't able to find much else after that; other than this Facebook page. Sadly, there's an announcement on their page, that John Willett passed away in 2012, R.I.P.

Line Up -

John Siebman - Vocals, Guitar
Michael Neat - Vocals, Guitar
David Daniel - Bass, Vocals
John Willett - Drums

Self Released 1979

1. Get It Off Your Chest

2. Now That I'm A Talking Head

3. Go Blank

4. Fun In The Sun

♫♫►►I Got Everything I Need◄◄♫♫

Scattershots

 Sex Clark Five - I Want You Mine