Befour Three O'Clock

Formed in California in January 1981 by Michael (Quercio) with John and Troy (later Gregg), the group began as The Salvation Army. Early demos and singles led to a Frontier Records release; early material was later collected as Happen Happened under the Befour Three O'Clock name. The band is associated with the Paisley Underground scene and released the EP Baroque Hoedown and the album Sixteen Tambourines.

Associated with the Paisley Underground movement. Early demos were noticed by New Alliance and the band later signed to Frontier Records. Their early output includes the Baroque Hoedown EP and the album Sixteen Tambourines; early Salvation Army material was collected on Happen Happened.

The reviews describe the band's origins in California in January 1981, led by Michael (Quercio) and initially called The Salvation Army. Early demo tapes led to singles and a Frontier Records signing. The Salvation Army name was abandoned and early material was collected as Happen Happened under the Befour Three O'Clock name. The review highlights the EP Baroque Hoedown and the album Sixteen Tambourines.

For:Fans of early 80s California indie, Paisley Underground, garage-punk collectors