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Live archive from the roots rockers. Their rather peculiar mix of rock'n'roll, rockabilly, Americana, blues, folk- and country elements the Beat Farmers called cowpunk. Just like The Blasters, the Beat Farmers came from the sun state California, more precisely from San Diego. Dick Montana and Jerry Raney had founded the band there in 1983; guitarist Bernard InchBuddy BlueInch Seigal and bassist Rolle Love, both originating from the rockabilly band The Rockin' Roulettes, completed the quartet. One year later the first long player was released on Rhino Records. In 1987 came the third album The Pursuit Of Happiness. Meanwhile Bernard InchBuddy BlueInch left the band, and Joey Harris joined in (former member of Country Dick Montana & The Snuggle Bunnies). Now the Beat Farmers were completely in the right lane. The album was more rock-heavy and punchy than it's predecessor Van Go. In early summer 1987 the Beat Farmers went on tour also in Europe. The concert at hand was recorded at the Bremen club Modernes on May 29th. Live, the band was loud, rock-heavy, dirty, snotty full of energy and in the mood to play. They were playing with punk and rockabilly attitudes but still playing homage to country music. Album Tracks 1. Bigger Stones 2. Big Big Man 3. Lucille 4. Happy Boy 5. Rosie 6. Dark Light 7. Texas 8. Blue Chevrolet 9. Beat Generation 10. I Want You Too 11. Hollywood Hills 12. Never Goin' Back 13. God Is Here Tonight 14. Riverside 15. Deceiver 16. Key to the World 17. California Kid 18. Led Zeppelin Medley 19. You Can't Judge a Book By the Cover
