THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Americana music legends The Blasters were recorded on their first international tour in May of 1982 at The Venue in London England. Six of those tracks were released on Slash Records as a 12″ EP that year. Four more tracks were included on the anthology Testament in 1997.
As part of a catalog deal for The Blasters’ recordings with Liberation Hall, the label has uncovered 13 more tracks and released the complete concert. The bandmembers are firing on all cylinders, captured just they were taking off in London, thanks in part to Shakin’ Stevens’ cover of the Dave Alvin-penned Marie, Marie, which stormed the top 20 of the U.K. charts.
The complete concert is quintessential listening, and a magical music moment for any fan of the band. The CD booklet includes new liner notes from Chris Morris, rare photos and memorabilia images.”
