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Review: Full Circle by Mike Stand & Clash of Symbols

By Steve Ruff

MIKE STANDFULL CIRCLE2002 Galaxy 21 MusicPurchase: AltarBoys.comReview by: Steve Ruff
Mike Stand has always put out really good music. Of course The Altar Boys were innovative in the scene, but I really enjoyed his solo work much more. Maybe it was the lyrical content that was very different from the band’s work, I’m not really sure. [...]

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Mike Stand & The Altar Boys

By Steve Ruff

All I Wanna Do, Is Find The Place Where I Melt Into You
Photos courtesy of Mike Stand

The Altar Billies (L to R): Johhny X, Mike Stand,  and Chris “Cowbell” Cummings.
Mike Stand really needs no introduction here. The lead singer / front man for The Altar Boys is steeped in history within this music scene, and [...]

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Remembering Gene: Mike Stand

By Steve Ruff

1) When/how did you first meet Gene?
I first met Gene back in 1982 when he was in a band called Martus. Sim of Undercover was also in that group as well. If my memory is correct I believe Gene was on keys. Anyway, it was this outdoor gig and both Martus and us (Altar Boys) [...]

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