21-645 ; Dangerous Birds, 01/08/1982. Digital
Scope and Contents
Dangerous Birds had a brief but intense career from 1981-1983, touring the East Coast and releasing three songs: "Emergency" on the Laughing at the Ground EP and the single "Alpha Romeo/Smile on Your Face" on Allston-based Propeller Records. "Alpha Romeo" was selected for Rhino's DIY series compilation Mass. Ave. - The Boston Scene (1975-83) in 1993. "Smile on Your Face" was included in Sub Pop's influential compilation Sub Pop 100 in 1986. Thalia Zedek continued releasing records and performing with the bands Uzi, Live Skull, and Come. She is currently a member of the band E and the Thalia Zedek Band, who record for the Silver Rocket and Thrill Jockey labels.
Live performance recorded at The Channel in Boston, MA.
Thalia Zedek - vocals, guitar ; Lori Green - keyboards, guitar, vocals ; Margery Meadow - bass ; Karen Gickas - drums, vocals
Dates
- Creation: 01/08/1982.
Conditions Governing Access
The Freedman audio collection is largely inaccessible due to ongoing preservation work. However, digital access copies of some tapes are available; please contact the Loeb Music Library for questions about access.
Extent
1 audiocassettesGeneral note
Side 2: Dangerous Birds. Set list for live performance recorded at The Channel in Boston, MA.
Pink Dress
30 Degrees
Natural
50 Miles
What Is and What's Not
When the Lights are Low
Go for the Head
Name of the Game
Shut In
Catholic Boy
Avalanche
Emergency
Repository Details
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