Steeplejack

The Profile

Italian neo-psychedelic group from Pisa led by guitarist Maurizio Curadi. Emerging from the Useless Boys, Steeplejack released the EP Serena Maboose (1987) and the album Pow Wow (1988), later reissued together as No One’s Land. Known for lysergic blends of 60s psychedelia, garage, and blues, they returned with Dream Market Radio (2014).

Based in Pisa; led by Maurizio Curadi; early works include Serena Maboose (1987) and Pow Wow (1988), reissued as No One’s Land; live activity documented in Genoa (1988); band lineup on Pow Wow included Saverio Trabalzini (bass) and Elio Gavarini (drums); influences cited in reviews include Syd Barrett, early Pink Floyd, 13th Floor Elevators, Captain Beefheart, delta blues, and acid folk; activity confirmed with Dream Market Radio (2014).

Steeplejack are a Pisa-born Italian neo-psychedelic group led by guitarist Maurizio Curadi. The reviews celebrate early works Serena Maboose (1987) and Pow Wow (1988), reissued as No One’s Land, and their return with Dream Market Radio (2014). Influences span Syd Barrett, early Pink Floyd, 13th Floor Elevators, Captain Beefheart, delta blues, and acid folk. Overall sentiment is strongly positive toward their visionary, lysergic sound.