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Blue Ruin
(1990-1993)

Musicians:
Todd Streicher (vocals) 1990-1993
Peter Streicher (guitar) 1990-1993
Eric Johnson (guitar) 1992-1993
Jason Goetz (drums) 1990-1993
Steve Goetz (bass) 1990-1993

Albums:
Blue Ruin S/T

Formerly known as The Incomplacents, Blue Ruin was formed by two sets of brothers --Steve (bass) and Jason Goetz (drums) and Peter (guitar) and Todd Streicher (vocals). The quartet gigged often around the Madison, Wisconsin area playing a blend of Clash-influenced punk and indie garage rock. There are several unreleased recordings of the band from this era. Wanted to expand and evolve their sound, the band recruited Eric Johnson in 1992 and Blue Ruin began to write material that would later be included on their self-titled debut. The band chose to record at Madison's Fast Forward studio in March 1993 but were only able to complete four out of the ten songs attempted at the studio. Soon there after, Peter Streicher left the band and state to "find a new direction." Blue Ruin, now a four piece, changed their name to Brave Sun and continued to play gigs. There are some crude recordings of the band during this era. Due to stylistic differences, the Goetz brothers and Johnson left Brave Sun in September 1993 to form Works. The self-titled debut was put together in 2003 with the finished material from Fast Forward and the rest of the set from recording at the bands rehearsal space.

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