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The Blowtops
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The Blowtops were formed in Buffalo, NY in 1995, with core members Aaron Adduci (guitar), Dave Brand (vocals & guitar), and Andy Beiter (bass then later drums). The band grew out of the garage rock scene in Buffalo at the time, whose home base was The Sanctuary, a club owned by Big Neck Records founder and owner, Bart Hart. Bart was eventually run out of town when the Sanctuary was closed based on questionable charges of "indecent" events by the New York State Liquor Authority in regards to the club's weekly S&M themed night. The first record issued by Big Neck was The Blowtops 7 inch EP "Voodoo Alley", which was named for the practice space and makeshift recording studio of the band, where Blowtops founders Aaron Adduci and Andy Beiter worked alongside producer Mr. Ski-Mask, who was also known for the controversial public access tv show, Thunderbird Theatre, which screened on cable television in Buffalo (as well as Norwalk, CT, Boston, MA, Chicago and Los Angeles at various times) for over 10 years, often featuring live music performances from the Sanctuary as part of its content, raised controversy with the City officials who tried to have it taken off the air based on a resolution by Councilman Richard Fontana, who found the show "offensive". The first two Baseball Furies 7 inches, which were also put out by Big Neck Records, "This Is The World's Greatest Rock & Roll Record" and "Sounds of Mayhem" were recorded at Voodoo Alley as well. The first Blowtops full length LP was
