Tazmanian Devils - Broadway Hi-Life (New Wave 1981)

The Tazmanian Devils (aka Taz) played their first gig in 1976 at the Sleeping Lady Cafe in Fairfax. Their new wave/reggae rhythms created a strong following and after a few years on the club circuit the band got the chance to record two albums for Warner Brothers and a live EP on the local DubLab label in 1980 and 1981. As a matter of fact the albums didn't succeed and the band decided to disband.

Even though the band disbanded they stayed in touch as friends, played together from time to time and finally decided to record a new album.

2006 sees the release of the new rock'n'reggae flavoured Tazmanian Devils' CD "Taz Nuvoux" on Dubwest Records. The band includes four of the five original members and Parabar Martin Weber on keyboards. They recorded new tracks and added the four live tracks of their 80s live EP as a bonus. The CD was produced by bassist Duane Van Dieman who also offers Taz's music at his Funkclub website. The Funkclub website is a wonderful preservation of Bay Area bands as it also features further info on The Old Gray Zipper, Steamin' Freeman, and Secrets.

Dirty Bop Party -- She's a Rocker -- Little Sister -- Kids -- Rockers Die Young -- Lords of Frisco -- Giveaway -- Don't Hold Up -- Dub-Ble Up -- Breakdown

Musicians: Dennis Hogan (vocals/guitar); Dave Carlson (guitar); Duane Van Dieman (bass/vocals); Barry Lowenthal (drums/percussion); Pat Craig (keyboards)

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