Conquered Grape
Quincy, Massachusetts

1967-1969

Band organized from "post ups" at Charles Bean Music (Quincy, Mass.)
Steve Angelus was the lead singer and most talented, Al Jagoda was the Wild One,

 

Personnel:
Al Jagoda - Farfisa Organ
Steve Angelus - Lead Guitar/Vocals
Bob Pugleisi - Second Lead Guitar
Steve Johnson - Drums
Brian Carrigan - Bass
Richard Regan - Road Manager

Influences:
Young Rascals, Cream

Setlist Sample:
Ain't Gonna Eat out my Heart Anymore, Sunshine of Your Love, Psychotic Reaction

Equipment:
Fender Jaguar, Fender Tremolux, Fender Mustang Bass, Fender Bassman, Gibson 325, Haynes Amp, Farfisa Organ, Ampeg Reverborocket, Rogers Drums, Zildgian Cymbals, Traynor P.A.

Rehearsal Space:
 Brian Carrigans Cellar, Milton, Ma.

Band Vehicles:
Chevy Corvair (also served as Hotel)

Fashion Statement:
Jeans, Leather, and Paisley

Best Gig:
The Tea Room, Falmouth, Mass....Steady Work all Summer, Great room, Great Crowd...

Gig from Hell!:
Canteen, Milton Mass., We were chased home by a lot of local guys who wanted to kill us for messin' with thier women..

Last Gig:
Rexicana Ballroom, Marshfield, Mass., Opening for Rasputin & The Mad Monks
Comments:
The Best Place to be in the Sixties, after all is said and done, is in a great local Rock & Roll Band

Above: drummer Steve Johnson
photo at top of page: Steve Angelus left, Brian Carrigan right.

Where are they now?

Steve Johnson, Hair Quarters, Quincy Mass., Brian Carrigan V.P. Fowler's Express--Still playing at Weekend Warriors Weymouth, Ma., - Al Jagoda - Last seen becoming a doctor in Mexico, Steve Angelus - Working in Printing in Maine, and still active in music, Bob Pugleisi - Living in Marshfield, Ma., Richard Regan Living in Milton, Ma.- Working with computers in Boston Ma.

 

 

 Information contributed by Brian Carrigan brianrambo@comcast.net

 
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