Hall of Fame:
1983-present
Ghosts in the Valley
"Clockpunchers"
Released in 2012
Ghosts in the Valley included Scott Wikander, a friend of mine growing up, Sam Pinola and Shawn Womer. The music was a mix of punk, alt rock, and grunge. The band was formed in 2009 in Philly and put out a pair of albums before the band "went on hiatus to become parents."
Here are two more tracks to check out
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