The Blasters - Over There: Live At The Venue, Lond

Facts Americana music legends, The Blasters were recorded on their first international tour in May of 1982 at the Venue in London England. Six of those tracks were previously released on Slash Records as a 12-inch EP later that year. Four more tracks were uncovered and included on the Rhino/WB anthology Testament in 1997. As part of a new catalog deal for the Blasters recordings with Liberation Hall the label has uncovered thirteen more tracks to release the complete concert for the first time ever. The band is firing on all cylinders as they were taking off in London after Shakin Stevens version of the Dave Alvin-written Marie Marie hit the top 20 of the UK charts. It is quintessential listening and a magical music moment uncovered for any fan of the band.