By Keith Walsh
Adding complex themes to the somewhat simple surf rock style, punk band The Balboas deliver an entertaining 10 track collection, The Pandemic Singles. It was their first set of songs created remotely, instead of in a studio. Luminaries Jimmy Dale, Dez Cadena, East Bay Ray, Dave Wronski and Kitten Kuroi join them on the album. I spoke with Balboa’s guitarist Rich Griffith, a professor in organizational psychology, who formed The Balboas with guitarist Rick Frei and vocalist Mark Healy, at the University Of Akron, where all three were pursuing their doctorates in organizational psychology. Dr. Griffith and I investigate The Balboas’ sound, themes, and influences, as well as current issues in organizational psychology today.

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