Portable Madness

Here’s a rarity, sparked by a discussion on the Up-Tight yahoo list ( as fine a collection of musical esoterica as can be found anywhere on the Internets).

This record features members of the legendary Tuscaloosa, AL avant scene of the 1970’s, collectively known as Raudelunas. This troupe included the utterly idiosyncratic members Ron ‘Pate (taking his name from Alfred Jarry’s philosophy) and the Reverend Fred Lane, plus improvisors like Davey Williams, LaDonna Smith, Anne Lebaron, and more.

Lane and ‘Pate got exposed to a wider audience when Shimmy Disc issued a couple of their records in the mid-80’s (From the One that Cut You, originally Say Day Bew 4, and Car Radio Jerome). Now a collectible, you can get hold of it over at the Direct Waves blog.

Their first recording, the Raudelunas ‘Pataphysical Revue (Say Day Bew 1) is a raucous affair that enjoyed a CD reissue a couple of years ago. This second effort (Say Day Bew 2), is almost as noisy, yet considerably less likely to enjoy such treatment. You can get it at the link below.
Blue Denim Deals without the Arms – Armed Forces Day

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