Hippies & Freaks

Bonus Episode

In this bonus episode, additional stories are told by members of the band and the roadies. Listen to their music- * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg [https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg] * Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122]

Where The Music Was

The members of The Southern Cross Band talk about the end of the band and the decline of the music scene in New Jersey, as well as the several reunions that followed and their upcoming 50th anniversary reunion on September 11, 2022 at the Osprey. Added insights provided by James Callahan, the drummer for previous reunions, and Kenneth "Tex" Tecza, the manager of The Osprey. Listen to their music- * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg [https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg] * Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122]

In Our Blood

Gary, Tiny, Sonny and Joe talk about the band after Gary joins and trying to shift Joe from bass to guitar. Added insights provided by roadie Richard Ptaszynski and Molly Cribb's lighting designer, Mousey Gorney. Listen to their music- * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg [https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg] * Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122]

Hippies & Freaks

Joe and Gary join the Southern Cross Band, while Taylor opens up about why he left. Added insights provided by roadie Michael McCormack, Tuey's owner Joe Basirico and guitarist and founding member of Twisted Sister, JJ French. Listen to their music- * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg [https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg] * Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122]

Welcome to New Jersey

The beginning years of the Southern Cross Band. Listen to their music- * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg [https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg] * Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122] Purchase Rick Bandazian's book here: https://www.rockandrollmeltdown2.com [https://www.rockandrollmeltdown2.com/]