I’m not sure how great of a name “The Fabulous Depressions” is for a band, but it’s memorable!
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| The Fabulous Depressions |
The Fabulous Depressions were a band out of New Ulm (which is small now and was even smaller then) that formed in 1964 and presumably played until around the late ‘60s with their first and only 45 being released in 1967. The original lineup consisted of Phil Groebner on lead guitar, Peter Kitzberger on organ, Jim Dauer on bass, Tom Lindsay on vocals, and John Tretault on drums. Greg DeBerry was also the band’s drummer for some time in 1966, but both he and Tretault left that year and were replaced by John Ginkel of The Shags. Randy Evans was also a vocalist for some duration of time.
“Can’t Tell You / One By One” is a pretty typical ‘60s garage record. Side A looks like it’s an original written by lead guitarist Phil Groebner and bassist Jim Dauer. Side B is a cover of the song “One by One” originally by the Blues Magoos.
Can't Tell You / One By One (1967)
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| The Shags |
The Shags, not to be confused with the many other garage bands across the country that performed under the same name, also hailed from New Ulm and released one 45 in 1966. It contains a cover of “Louis Louis” with not much singing and more of a focus on the guitar. It sounds like they had fun at least, the energy is good despite it being a bit of a slower cover than what you’d typically hear or expect. Side A is a cover of Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues,” which I haven’t found or heard yet. I can imagine that they brought a good energy to the tune, likely with more of a focus on the guitar response to the vocals.
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