Various Artists – Free Flight (Unreleased Dove Recording Studio Cuts 1964-'69) [2xLP] – New LP

150 gram vinyl in gatefold sleeve with a 4-page booklet glued in the middle. "A collection of recordings from Minnesota's Dove Studios feat. Michael Yonkers, Calico Wall, Mercymen, Magpies, Mike Waggoner & The Bops and many others! Dove Studio opened its doors in St. Louis Park, MN in the spring of 1964 and lasted until 1970. During this six year span, the studio literally recorded hundreds of groups of all different kinds of music genres. Contained on this album are gems of unissued rock and roll material, beginning with hard-driving Mike Waggoner and the Bops in '64, and ending with probably the strangest recording session that ever occurred on Dove's premises, Michael Yonkers in 1969.  Each band showcases a different musical style. Starting things off with straight-ahead rock 'n' roll are the Bops, Magpies and Mercymen, all of which owe a tip of the hat to Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly. R & B was a strong influence in the Twin Cities during the mid-'60s and the Lancers and the