The Smears – Lollipop Magazine

The Smears – The Smears in the Garage – Review

October 1, 1995

An all-girl trio hailing from beautiful downtown Bloomington, Indiana, bring the sounds of classic ’60s garage music into the ’90s in truly impressive form.

The Smears – with Butt Trumpet, The Meatmen, Sam Black Church at Avalon – Review

June 1, 1995

All-girl punk trio from Indiana with a fast, loud, old school punk sound. They have the hate/pissed off/who gives a fuck? that’s kept me going all these years.

The Meatmen – with The Smears, Butt Trumpet, Sam Black Church at Avalon – Review

June 1, 1995

All the Meat classics that were left off last year’s tour were brought back to life.

Butt Trumpet – with The Smears, The Meatmen, Sam Black Church at Avalon – Review

June 1, 1995

I headed backstage to party with the bands and to get free beer. While up there, I saw most of Butt Trumpet’s set from above. They did put on a great show.