About Just Can't Wait: The Southern Cross Band Story
"Just Can't Wait: The Southern Cross Band Story" explores the life and times of an up and coming band in the '70s and early '80s Jersey Shore music scene. How did the Vietnam war and fluctuating drinking age create a thriving music scene just as quickly as it destroyed it? How does a band that mostly played covers and only played regularly for about 10 years still mean so much to their fans 50 years after they formed? Tune in weekly for this 4 part series to find out.
In this bonus episode, additional stories are told by members of the band and the roadies.
Listen to their music-
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg (https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg)
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122)
26 Aug 2022
Where The Music Was
The members of The Southern Cross Band talk about the end of the band and the decline of the music scene in New Jersey, as well as the several reunions that followed and their upcoming 50th anniversary reunion on September 11, 2022 at the Osprey. Added insights provided by James Callahan, the drummer for previous reunions, and Kenneth "Tex" Tecza, the manager of The Osprey.
Listen to their music-
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg (https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg)
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122)
19 Aug 2022
In Our Blood
Gary, Tiny, Sonny and Joe talk about the band after Gary joins and trying to shift Joe from bass to guitar. Added insights provided by roadie Richard Ptaszynski and Molly Cribb's lighting designer, Mousey Gorney.
Listen to their music-
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg (https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg)
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122)
12 Aug 2022
Hippies & Freaks
Joe and Gary join the Southern Cross Band, while Taylor opens up about why he left. Added insights provided by roadie Michael McCormack, Tuey's owner Joe Basirico and guitarist and founding member of Twisted Sister, JJ French.
Listen to their music-
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg (https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg)
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122)
5 Aug 2022
Welcome to New Jersey
The beginning years of the Southern Cross Band.
Listen to their music-
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg (https://open.spotify.com/album/61eQ4knmk1iReEEbae3dHX?si=u4CR0_QYSeK2F8Glb2l2Bg)
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/southern-cross-band/1637942122)
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31 Jul 2022
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