Mike Shanley is a music scribe who has lived in Pittsburgh all his life. His writing appears in JazzTimes, The New York City Jazz Record, Pittsburgh City Paper and his blog, ShanleyOnMusic. He also plays bass and sings in the Harry Von Zells who released Play It Backwards on Igor Records, a record label that he operates.
For the first time since Salem 66’s breakup over 30 years ago, their music is now available in a new compilation. It’s time to reexamine this unique Boston band.