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After fleeing the confines from the North California guitar band, True Western upon its demise in 1985, Russ Tolman used the troubadour’s life, getting into a career like a singer-songwriter, frequently performing having a band. Loosely aligned with LA’s Paisley Underground picture, Tolman continuing to surround himself with a number …

From the same mildew as L.A.’s Paisley Underground rings, True Western world didn’t suit because these were from Davis, CA (operating from the close by nexus for electric guitar bands, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA) and just a little darker and much less dreamy compared to the others. They debuted with …