This week concludes my interview with Albert. We discuss Wisconsin, and how he's not surprised to hear about a basement punk scene in Appleton, Wisco. Albert tells me about some memorable touring shows he saw, including The Misfits and a lackluster after party with the entourage for The Casualties.

The history of The Dropsteppers is further explained, and how their sound evolved from a previous project. We reflect on how he linked up with Doug Otto around the college years, and forming The Getaways over time.

I make a wrong assumption for the naming of The Poor Nobodys, but then Albert fills me in on touring Europe with them and meeting a familiar stranger on their travels. Finally we discuss what it was like to reunite with his bandmates in The Dropsteppers to play a benefit show for a friend just before covid lockdown.

Song list: Foolish Pride - The Dropsteppers, Bring It On Home - The Dropsteppers, Suzy's Got It Wrong - The Dropsteppers, The Back Door - Soul Foundation, Nine Trick Pony - Doug Otto & The Getwaways, Lizard - The Poor Nobodys (Live at Le Bidule, France), Waking Still Asleep - The Poor Nobodys, Pipeline To My Heart - Doug Otto & The Getaways

Additional photos and flyers can be viewed on the Instagram page @mnmusicmakers

Check out more tracks from The Dropsteppers on Spotify and other music streaming services

http://www.dougottoandthegetaways.com/

The Poor Nobodys Silent Film Tracks:

Panacea: https://youtu.be/Gm4-yORChiU

Night Of The Living Dead: https://youtu.be/ta1m5Mpl-CM

Who Is Vermin Supreme: https://youtu.be/xEHE4DbNBcA

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