In our archives, I found the May 2006 Music issue. Below are two articles written by Sam and what may be the most comprehensive list of local bands at the time.
- Update on Sam Baltrusis: He is an author, historian, and television producer best known for his work on paranormal and historic subjects, especially those related to Salem, Massachusetts. He has written more than a dozen books on the paranormal, including “Ghosts of Salem,” “Mass Murders,” and “Ghosts of the American Revolution”. Baltrusis has appeared on several national TV shows, including The Travel Channel’s “A Haunting,” “Most Terrifying Places,” “Haunted Towns,” and “Haunted USA.” He was also featured in the Discovery+ documentary The Curse of Lizzie Borden and appeared on programs like Paranormal Nightshift, Most Terrifying with Jason Hawes, Fright Club with Jack Osbourne, and Forbidden History. Check out https://sambaltrusis.com/
Band Suicide
by Sam Baltrusis
WHY DO SO MANY LOCALS SELF-DESTRUCT?
Ray Ruddy, former drummer of the local band Emulsiphier and the current promotions director at TK101, knew his eight-year quest for rock ‘n’ roll superstardom was squelched when the group’s touring van burst into flames en route to a show in Jackson, Miss…