THE EPICS : COLUMBUS

From 1966 comes a rare punker by The Epics on the DOLPHIN label. Not much info on this one. It does show up on Highs in The Mid-Sixties... Ohio vol. 2.

The Epics-White Collar House

RON HARRINGTON : COLUMBUS

Here's a sweet soul side from 1971,on the legendary HILLSIDE label by Ron Harrington.


This is a RARE one!!

Ron Harrington-It Happened To Me Again

THE FIFTH ORDER : COLUMBUS

From Columbus, circa 1966...here's The Fifth Order. These sides were originally released on Cincinnati's COUNTERPART label before being picked up by DIAMOND. Check Buckeye Beat (link in sidebar) for more info on this band.

The Fifth Order-Goin' Too Far

The Fifth Order-Walkin' Away

A PLANET FOR TEXAS : COLUMBUS

Here's a couple of hot ones from A Planet For Texas off their debut release circa 2000. On the Diaphragm label, do a Google hunt for more or to buy. THANKS to "Willie" for this one!!

A Planet For Texas-Stop Looking at My Girlfriend

A Planet For Texas-Big Dead Girl

RAVEN : COLUMBUS

Here's a real rare LP from 1975 that sheds very little info about the band. What I have found out is that it was reissued in the '90s...but in limited quantities. Raven does have a MySpace page see HERE

Raven-Can't You See

Raven-Don't You Feel It

THE POSSUMS : COLUMBUS

I can't find much info on The Possums only that they were featured on the highly valued and sought-after compilation Hillside '66, performing "She Don't Care About Time" and "Stepping Stone". "Stepping Stone", featured here, was of course released by The Monkees. This cut came from the later released Highs In The Mid Sixties, Vol. 9 (LP) mentioned in other posts.

The Possums-Stepping Stone

THE JET BOYS : COLUMBUS

Returning to the State Capitol for this post circa 1981 brings us The Jet Boys with a rare 45rpm.

The Jet Boys-Get The Kids Jumpin

The Jet Boys-I Don't Want To

THE DEADLYS : COLUMBUS

Not alot of information can be found on The Deadlys only that this cut appeared on the Hillside sampler LP showcasing other bands from the city that gave us White Castle & Wendys. This song originally done by the Lovin' Spoonful was later released on the Pebbles Highs In the Mid Sixties comp. LP mentioned in an earlier post.

The Deadlys-On The Road Again

THE DANTES : COLUMBUS

The Dantes were a local favorite in the early/mid '60s around Columbus. The band consisted of Barry Hayden lead vocals, Joe Hinton drums, Carter Holliday bass, Lynn Wehr guitar and Dave Workman lead guitar. This is the A-side of their first single released in 1966 on the JAMIE label.




The Dantes-Can't Get Enough Of Your Love