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Verbal Abuse- Covered Wagon Saloon, San Francisco 9/11/88 xfer from 1st gen VHS Live Enhanced

I did what I could with this video, but it was SUPER dark to begin with. We were so spolied in northern california- in the late 80’s, Verbal Abuse would open up SO MANY clear and distinct shows and they were constantly playing SF… it got to the point where we took them for granted since they played so much. Along with that, I was a bigger fan of the early hardcore version of the band at the time. Now that the original lineup is back together, I wish I could see the Scotty fronted version again!
From Gary Shurtleff’s VHS archive (youtube channel fromthenosebleeds)

Recorded by: The drummer from M.A.R. I think
Equipment used: JVC HRS8900U and canopus ADVC300
Enhanced (brightness/contrast/exposure/noise reduction) via adobe premiere and neat video

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R.K.L.- Covered Wagon Saloon, San Francisco 7/22/88 xfer from 1st gen VHS enhanced RKL Rich Kids LSD

Here is one from Gary Shurtleff’s collection (check out his excellent “fromthenosebleeds” channel for mostly arena rocking coolness)- an uncirculated 1st gen VHS tape of RKL at covered wagon in SF in 1988. I think that 1988 run is peak RKL- they were so amazing back then.
I think this was filmed by the drummer of a band called M.A.R. who lived in the area- Stockton, I think. I forgot his name and lost his contact info, but he filmed RKL A LOT, and I don’t think much has gotten out. Wonder where he is now.

Filmed by: I can’t remember
Transfer by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: JVC HRS9800U and Canopus ADVC300
Brightness/contrast/exposure/denoise via Adobe Premiere and Neat Video

Live Concert Video