Over Labor Day weekend, I got to check out a few of the influential bands that were on 415 Records in the early to mid-80's. The bill included Wire Train, Translator, and Deborah Iyall from Romeo Void. Romeo Void's Benefactor album and Never Say Never EP were records I played a lot in 1983 - 1984. That album was incredible as it really had a defined sound -- part punk, part new wave with a dash of sax. Incredible album. And Wire Train's first record, "In A Chamber" is infamously great. In 1995, a CD was released that contained Wire Train's first 2 albums, and soon after went out of print. This CD which I have a copy of, sells for $80 - $200 on Amazon.com or eBay. Luckily, I have 2 copies, but will probably sell one for fear that another label like Rhino will pick up the rights to redistribute the album.
Deborah Iyall was great -- she did a new song, plus many Romeo Void classics. Her personality was huge - and made the show fun.
Translator was good, but I only knew one of their songs.
Wire Train was good too, but the lead singer's voice wasn't as sharp as it had been. Still, I was greatful to see this band live having waited 25 years to see them!
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