Intense lengthy Marathon live
shows
The Radiators embody a unique New Orleans musical style combining
Rock, R&B and Funk. Their musical influence came as much from Crescent City
R&B like Professor Longhair and Dr. John as the Rock & Roll of Little Feat
and the Allman Brothers. Founding members keyboardist/vocalist Ed Volker
and guitarist/vocalist Camile Baudoin began playing together in the 1960s.
Drummer Frank Bua began working with the two in 1970, and guitarist Dave
Malone and bassist Reggie Scanlan played with other New Orleans bands until
they formed as the Rhapsodizers in the mid-'70s. They changed their name
to the Radiators in 1978. In the early 80's the Rads release their debut
"Work Done on Premises" a recording documenting their raucous live show
and followed with "Heat Generation" on their own label Croaker Records.
The Radiators developed a reputation for intense, lengthy marathon-like
live shows lasting 2-3 hours. Their shows became highlights of the annual
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and word of their reputation spread.
This enthusiasm helped the Rads land a record deal with Epic, releasing
"Law of the Fish" in 1987, "Zigzagging Through Ghostland" in 1989 and "Total
Evaporation" in 1991. The Rads then signed with the Boulder, CO based W.A.R.
records and released "New Dark Ages". Most recently the The Rads went back
to their live roots releasing "Live at the Great American Music Hall" with
performances of some of their classics at the famous San Francisco music
theatre. The Rads are still busy Roadfish across the U.S. in addition to
performing legendary late night performances in New Orleans. |
