The Wallets Concert Photos

The Wallets were a highly danceable, and original, outfit originally hailing from the Twin Cities. Formed (I think) in the late 70's, by 1980 they had decamped to New York, and were appearing in the club scene there until around 1983. Thereupon they returned to the Twin Cities until their disbandment in 1989. Their sound is difficult to describe--Steve Kramer's label of "punk polka" is perhaps most apt. The original lineup also included guitar and additional saxophones...

The Wallets on Jul 30, 1984 [606-small]

The Wallets
Jul 30, 1984
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
  Uploaded by Bob DeBoer

The Wallets on May 24, 1984 [470-small]

The Wallets
May 24, 1984
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
  Uploaded by Bob DeBoer

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