Capitol City Dusters
(July 1996 - Spring 2003)Alec Bourgeois - vocals, guitar
Ben Azzara - drums
Jesse Quitslund - bass
Dischord Releases
Compilations
The Dusters (also known as The Capitol City Dusters) were formed in 1996 by Alec Bourgeois (ex-Severin) and Ben Azzara (ex-Junction, Delta 72). The band played with several bass players before Jesse Quitslund (ex-Vile Cherubs) locked down the position for good in 1998.
Alec's label Superbad Records, which he had formed while in Severin, released three of The Dusters four releases, including a 10" split with The Most Secret Method and their first full-length, "Simplicity" --all in conjunction with Dischord Records. The Dusters were also self booked and managed and toured extensively in the USA and in Europe.
On their first Europen tour in 1999 The Dusters were paired with Barcelona favorites, Aina. Members of the two bands quickly become friends and the two bands toured together again in the States and in Spain in 2002 after the release of the Duster's album, "Rock Creek". The Dusters broke up in 2003 shortly after returning from their final tour in Europe.
Photo: The Dusters in Torino, Italy by Federico Tixi