Vince Moya - bass
Chris Betlejemski - bass

The band was formed by Vince and Chris as a side project of Neophyte's Serendipity. Through August and September 1994 they recorded one self titled album on cassette released through Humpin' In The Back Room. The Humpin' catalogue described the album as:

"One drummer and a bass player, who could resist?" - Humpin 'Zine #1

Booger was put on the back burner for a bit and revived here and there but nothing much happened. There was "Project Dave" and "Son's Of Booger" projects as well but nothing materialized with them either. Project Dave might have had a mini appearance June 7th 1995 if you look at it technically. Booger was pretty much anytime Vince and Chris could get together after or before a show somewhere and play an impromptu set. Which explains the January 7th 1995 and January 20th 1995 appearances.

For two shows they were known as Vic Moya with The Booger Band, December 15th 1995 and December 17th 1995 before changing their name to Curtis Mathis.

The poster above was an ad for the Booger tape at Second Wave in 1994; it also mentions Project: Dave

The following is the write up that was inside the tape case, there were two different versions of the insert.

Recorded August, 1994 and finished September, 1994 on Phil Albert's mixer, a Realistic stereo, Karaoke machine, mics, headphones, and JVC dollar store tapes. Thanks to all the help we got.... we really appreciate it.

The second insert had the following on it:

The Booger band thanks (for aid in production of the tape itself):

Vic and Phil for the pedals, Paul at Second Wave, Sony microphones, JVC Karaoke machines, Phil's mixer, The Everything for a dollar store, Orange paper for messages, Japanese comics, the many ideas people gave us and have been used as inspiration. Amen.

Vince and Chris thank:

Tina Burbine (Sukiyo, dahling!!)x2!!, Beth and Iona Klassen; Pat and Ange, the true Neophyte's fans; Jenny Durose and Mike Duboy; Mark at Terrace Hill; Irena and Krissy; Jeff Schelas; Ian and Sam; Paul Penny; Mark Neuman; our "Les Claypool" Dave Harangozo; John Rogler; Chris Ivanovick; Shane Lacasse; Ryan Korczack' Jonah Boyar and all of his friends who came to see us at the first show!!; Rob M.; Dwayne Mahoney; Mr. Allen; Mr. Olech; Tim; Paco;...

Special Thanks:

Loser Parade: Mark, Jasper, Matt, Phil, Greg; Earthlings: Greg, Rob, Ryan, Brian; Leon: Vick Moya, Milan Jilka, Jon Milburn; Furry Ongion: Jen and Ania; Jade Peach: Dave, Nick, Dan, Chad; U.Y.A.; Square Pegs; Stitch; Binge; Claire; Brunie; Cub; Radioblaster; Treble Charger; Xombie; Kitty; Mass Confusion; Mudd Guppy.

Dear Booger-lover:

Hiya! This is the part of the letter we dedicate to you, the buyer of our tape. We would like you to write to us and ask us for kool stuff in the mail ('cause everyone lives to get kool mail!!! Silly _______________ (your name there), Trix are for Kids....) Anyway... write to these addresses:

Send us some input on the cassette... tell us about yourself.... draw us a picture... send us a story... write us a poem.. film us a video... We'll trade stuff in the mail. Hope to hear from you soon.. and thank you for buyng the tape.

Your friends,

Chris and Vince

Humpin' In The Back Room 'Zine, Issue #2 ran the following ad for their tape.

They had a mention in Humpin' In The Back Room 'Zine, Issue #7 which helps explain the "Son's Of Booger" project.

Boogers here and there:

- John (from Clayton) and I (from Curtis Mathis, Tinkersan, and Booger) have produced another bastard offspring, The S.O.B .. no.. not Sons of Bitches, not Salami on Bologna, not Speed on Brantford, not Skids on Butane, but Sons of BOOGER. Is it just like the old Booger? To say such a thing would disrespect the misguided times of Chris and I. But it is a Guitar and Drums project, with me on the drums instead of an upright or stand up instrument. We're working on stuff.. and as of now (this writing) we have about 12 songs. We're not however, gonna make a 90 minute cassette like the last Booger band. And will we finally include Dave in something?.. We don't know. Just don't be surprised to see a s.o.b. appearing sometime soon!

- A new Tinkersan tape? Maybe. Not if Curtis Mathis gets on that material first!

- Curtis Mathis/Cartoon Khaki split 7" is red vinyl. Out now. Get yours before Ania gets mad at us for using her mug shot! The recording is crisp for 33 1/3 speed. And the songs are great!

January 7th 1995, Dave's Garage, Brantford
January 20th 1995, Second Wave, Brantford
June 7th 1995, Take-A-Break, Brantford (Project Dave?)
December 15th 1995, Sydenham United Church Hall, Brantford
December 17th 1995, Sydenham United Church Hall, Brantford

Show Posters

Sydenham poster December 15 1995

Sydenham handbill

Rumbles show December 17 1995

External Links

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last updated June 16 2007

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