Beloved ’90s Alabama band’s music, out of print for decades, is finally back

If you were hanging out in the Southeast during the early to mid-90s, you likely remember a band that turned clubs into sweat-soaked dance floors. Montgomery’s Blues Old Stand was a regional powerhouse—a group that could pack venues across Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and South Carolina. Back in their prime, they weren't just playing gigs; they were throwing events, complete with mirror-balls, lighting rigs, and a raw energy that earned them opening slots for legends like Dickey Betts and Widespread Panic.

A Lost Classic Returns

For decades, the band’s self-titled 1993 debut album—their only official full-length studio project—was essentially impossible to find. After going out of print, original CDs became collector’s items, sold online for eye-popping amounts. Now, 33 years after its debut, the music is finally back. The record has been reissued as a double-album vinyl set, featuring the original 10 tracks, three additional cuts, and gatefold art packed with archival photos.

Frontman Dave P. Moore, whose aggressive harmonica playing became the band's calling card, says revisiting the project was a trip. Recorded on two-inch analog tape in a house in Elmore, Alabama, the album captures a band that leaned on chemistry and grit rather than digital production. “I was able to enjoy it for what it was,” Moore says of the re-listen. “It was fresh—dry but juicy.”

The DNA of a Cult Favorite

Blues Old Stand was built on the synergy between Moore and guitarist John Mark Turner. While the era was dominated by Grateful Dead-inspired jam bands, Turner brought a Hendrix-fueled approach that set them apart. Executive producer Stewart Wilbanks, who has been associated with the band for over 30 years, describes their live presence as "bombastic"—a sound he compares to the MC5 or the Stooges backing up James Brown.

The reissue also features new studio tracks including “Pass the Peace” and “Escape Yo Self,” as well as a 2010 live recording of “Mule.” According to Wilbanks, the project was fueled by a desire to finally give fans the high-quality release they’ve been waiting for. “If it wasn’t for Stewart, this album wouldn’t be coming out,” Moore says. “He was the one that said, ‘Look, man, I’ll pay for it. Just let’s get it out. People want it out.’”

Where to Find It

The reissue is available through bluesoldstand.com and at Montgomery’s Village Green Records. For those who prefer streaming, the album and new material can be found on Apple Music and Spotify. It serves as a fitting legacy for a band that resonated deeply with music fans, particularly those who caught them during their Southeastern Conference school years.