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By Scott Tady, Entertainment editor

CALIFORNIA BAND SEEKS BEAVER COUNTY GIGS

As a teen, Nick Zeigler saw a Clash concert in London, later moving to Los Angeles where he joined a band that landed on MTV and shared a bill with Weezer at its very first gig.

Zeigler, a 1981 Monaca graduate, has seen some rock ‘n’ roll history and is now looking to make headlines with his new southern California band, the Forty Nineteens.

The Forty Nineteens will make their first trip to Pittsburgh in July and hope to schedule a Beaver County gig or two.

“Two of us have family in the ‘Burgh, and it would be a great time for us,” said Zeigler, the drummer for the Forty Nineteens, who are a mix of garage-rock and late-80’s alt-rock, comparable to the Hold Steady.

The Forty Nineteens’ debut album, “No Expiration Date” arrives April 17, produced by David Newton of the Mighty Lemon Drops, with mastering from Paul Dugre, who has run sound for Bruce Springsteen. Kevin McCourt, a sideman for Stevie Wonder, plays organ on three tracks.

Forty Nineteens’ vocals are shared by Zeigler and Detroit native John Pozza, who first teamed up in 1986 with the band Mary’s Danish, which played shows with Jane’s Addiction.

“We would be played on college and alt-commercial stations, and our video was a regular on MTV’s ‘120 minutes,’” Zeigler said. “It was a proud moment for me when my parents saw our video on TV.”

In 1989, Zeigler joined the Leonards, which shared an L.A. stage with Weezer and did local dates at the former Morry’s Speakeasy in Rochester Township and the Electric Banana in Pittsburgh, where the cops shut them down for playing too loudly.

“I think we were the only band ever to be shut down at the Banana,” Zeigler said. “Considering Black Flag, the Mentors, the Circle Jerks and Husker Du played there, I’ll take getting shut down as a compliment.”

Excessive volume won’t be a problem when the Forty Nineteens play here. Zeigler is reaching out to Wooley Bullys in New Brighton, and Thursday’s and Kelly’s in Bridgewater. I told him about a few other options, too. Soon as any local dates are confirmed, I’ll let you know.

In the meantime, check out the Forty Nineteens’ raucous song “Take Me to Vegas” making its radio debut at 9:13 a.m. this Wednesday on WYEP-FM (91.3). I’m spinning it as guest deejay.

Craig just played 'Turn It Around' , thanks Craig, always a great show.

Snap Crackle, POP! is on the air, RIGHT NOW, from 8am-10am Pacific with this week's edition of Snap, Crackle, POP!, on KWVAradio.org (click "listen now"), with new music from The Piniellas, The 4019's, Smash Palace, Bill Lloyd (Musician), Matt Keating, Jeff Litman, BOBGOBLIN and more, plus faves from The Neighborhoods, Sagittarius, The Flamin' Groovies, Sloan, Pezband and more!

And thanks to the Tilted Kilt, Lots of dancing too! Plenty of good times this weekend.!!

Thanks to everyone at The Continental Room. Great crowd, great venue. There was plenty of dancin' and great Garage Rock being spun by the DJ between sets. Hell, they even were spinning Tav Falco Pather Burns: Behind the Magnolia Curtain vinyl.

We are officially on board with Team Clermont. They have some really cool artists onboard and you just might find
a new favorite band. On the top of their page is their Music Player. Turn it on and crank it up.Wish us luck as they start
the promo campaign for 'No Expiration Date.'

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