Dreamers and Punks - The Story of The Xtras

from Off the Charts Music Podcast · host Art Gerckens and Lisa J Landone

In 1979 drummer Bill (William) Knapp wanted to start an original punk band so he got on his CB radio and found a couple of dreamers. They put their music on cassette tape and The Xtras were born. Guitarists/vocalists Bill Arciprete and Steve Schneider share the honest story of one of Connecticut's best homegrown punk rock bands. P.S This podcast is released on May 28, 2025 - The 45th anniversary of their very first live show!Listen to the Xtras on SoundCloudhttps://on.soundcloud.com/xg2pTabFw2vkLMMy7Steve Schneider DJ - Music by Designhttps://musicbydesigndj.com/Text Art and Lisa here .... they need to keep busy!Email at Art and [email protected]

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In 1979 drummer Bill (William) Knapp wanted to start an original punk band so he got on his CB radio and found a couple of dreamers. They put their music on cassette tape and The Xtras were born. Guitarists/vocalists Bill Arciprete and Steve Schneider share the honest story of one of Connecticut's best homegrown punk rock bands. P.S This podcast is released on May 28, 2025 - The 45th anniversary of their very first live show! Listen to the Xtras on SoundCloud https://on.soundclou...

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