Over the past 40 years, the Freelance Vandals have been one of the most legendary bands on the Long Island music scene.  Formed in Dayton, Ohio in 1974, the band migrated to the Long Island area in 1976.  They remained active on the club and concert circuit until 1984.  Over the next  three decades the Freelance Vandals would reunite for sporadic shows; eventually disbanding for good when their drummer, Billy Cairns passed away in 2008.  During the height of the band's popularity, they opened shows for such artists as NRBQ, Dr. John, Albert King, Paul Butterfield and John Hiatt and received positive reviews in such publications as Creem Magazine, Variety, The New York Times and Newsday. 

 

Songs From The Vault

Freelance Vandals

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Late one night Johnny Pierre & Diamond Ray finally opened up the Freelance Vandals vault!

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    Tragic Magic (1975) 3:31
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    Shock Rock (1975) 3:09
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    I Feel It Now (1976) 3:57
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    Bicycle (1977) 2:05
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    Put That Thing (1977) 3:18
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    Crazy (1978) 3:06
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    Juliette (1978) 3:30
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    Ma Cherie (1979) 3:27
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    Mystery Boy (1979) 3:30
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    Miami Man (1981) 2:46
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    Naked At The Piano (1984) 3:03
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    Move It (1996) 3:34
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    Gravy Train (1996) 4:49
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    Roll That Rock (1996) 3:45
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    Sugar Hill (2005) 4:25
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    Keeper Of The Flame (2005) 4:12
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    Time Is A River (2005) 5:28
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    Adios King (2008) 4:44
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    The Legend Of Billy The Mountain (1996) 4:47
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    Songs From The Suburbs (1981) 2:55
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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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Live @ The Music Box 1978

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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 - Bonus Track 9:37
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    Motown Medley - Bonus Track 5:45
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    Try A Little Tenderness - Bonus Track 5:32
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    Star Star - Bonus Track 4:33
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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

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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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Vandalogy

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Demos & Studio Tracks 1976 - 1981 anthology recordings

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    Boy On Fire 4:34
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    Shirley 5:51
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    Dagger Man 3:42
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    Lightning Rod 6:12
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    Juliette 3:26
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    Chariot 3:12
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    Cocaine & Promises 3:56
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    Jazz Baby 3:54
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    Roll That Rock 4:07
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    Dog Records Commercial 0:31
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    Ma Cherie 3:27
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    Holiday 3:56
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    Last Call For Alcohol 3:36
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    New York Girl 3:58
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