FREELANCE VANDALS MUSIC

Over the past 40 years, the Freelance Vandals have been one of the most legendary bands on the Long Island music scene.  During the height of the band's popularity, they opened shows for such artists as NRBQ, Dr. John and John Hiatt and received positive reviews in such publications as Creem Magazine, Variety, The New York Times and Newsday. 

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The Island Is Alive

Freelance Vandals

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NEW RELEASE! It was a drizzly foggy night on Thanksgiving Eve 1979. The aura of tryptophan mixed with beer, cheap booze and hormones filled the Silver Dollar Saloon as the Freelance Vandals took the stage. WBAB, a popular radio station, was on hand to capture the band's first radio show. Rock & Roll sounds...down to the bone baby!

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    Boy On Fire 4:59
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    Ma Cherie 3:25
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    New York Girl 4:33
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    Medley - So Tough So Loose - Mystery Boy - Holiday 11:10
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    Last Call For Alcohol 3:19
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    Shock Rock 4:14
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    Lightning Rod 7:05
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    The Island Is Alive 4:04
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Out of Order

Freelance Vandals

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Recorded live @ The Right Track Inn (Freeport, NY) on Easter Sunday 1981. Featuring Billy "the Mountain" Cairns (Drums / Vocals), Mike Adams (Bass / Vocals), Chuck Ciany (Vocals / Sax / Guitar), Jack Finch (Keyboards), "Diamond" Ray Finch (Vocals / Lead Guitar) and Johnny Pierre (Vocals / Rhythm & Slide Guitar). Rock & Roll is a State of Mind!

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    Medley #1: Dagger Man / Chariot 6:55
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    Medley #2: Last Call For Alcohol / Shock Rock 6:04
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    Shirley 5:28
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    Feats Don't Fail Me Now 5:28
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    Mr. Quasimodo 2:38
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    Medley #3: California Sun / Summertime Blues 6:29
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    Right Track Inn Phone Call 0:34
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Yer Money or Yer Ears

Freelance Vandals

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Recorded Live 1983 @ The Right Track Inn (Freeport, NY) Billy Cairns - Drums / Vocals Mike Adams - Bass / Vocals Tommy Yamasaki - Tenor & Soprano Sax / Percussion "Diamond" Ray Finch - Lead Guitar / Vocals Johnny Pierre - Lead Vocals / Guitar Chuck Ciany - Guitar / Vocals / Percussion / Sax Al Speed - Keyboards / Vocals Jack Finch - Keyboards

Recorded Live 1983 @ The Right Track Inn (Freeport, NY) Billy Cairns - Drums / Vocals Mike Adams - Bass / Vocals Tommy Yamasaki - Tenor & Soprano Sax / Percussion "Diamond" Ray Finch - Lead Guitar / Vocals Johnny Pierre - Lead Vocals / Guitar Chuck Ciany - Guitar / Vocals / Percussion / Sax Al Speed - Keyboards / Vocals Jack Finch - Keyboards

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    Harlem Nocturne 3:13
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    Beat Generation 2:51
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    Roll That Rock 3:41
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    Songs From The Suburbs 3:43
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    Montego Bay 3:54
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    Carry My Love 3:51
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    Hot Barbecue 3:46
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    Barnyard Boogie 3:12
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    Dreaming of the Snake 3:54
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    Shock Rock 2:55
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    Box Lunch 2:49
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    Mr. Quasimodo 4:06
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Live @ The Music Box 1978

Mind Smoke Records

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It's 1978 and The Freelance Vandals are getting wild and crazy @ The Music Box in Bellmore, NY on New Year's Eve!

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    Sweet Soul Music 2:04
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    Lightning Rod (XMas Version) 7:27
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    Mystery Boy 3:35
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    Edward The Mad Shirt Grinder 5:56
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    Crazy 3:06
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    Box Lunch 3:44
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    Gloria 12:22
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    Born To Run 9:37
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    Motown Medley 5:45
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    Try A Little Tenderness 5:32
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    Star Star 4:33
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Live @ The Pastime Pub 1980

Freelance Vandals

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This live set captures the Freelance Vandals in action @ The Pastime Pub in Amityville circa 1980! Special Thanks To John C. Englehardt for his artwork and The Michael Tully Archive for providing a cassette of this show.

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    Long Tall Sally 2:47
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    Modern Love 3:17
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    Rooty Kazooty 2:31
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    Walkin' 2:04
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    Old Glory 4:02
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    Swinging Divorcee 2:55
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    Death of Disco 3:12
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    Naked At The Piano 3:03
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    Miami Man 2:55
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    Goodbye Girl 2:39
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    Laughing Buddha 2:56
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