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Pere Ubu On Mountain Stage

David Thomas, Scott Krauss, Eric Drew Feldman, Jim Jones, and Tony Maimone of Pere Ubu, photographed in May 1991. Frank Ockenfels hide caption

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Mountain Stage

Pere Ubu On Mountain Stage

As their return to Mountain Stage approaches, revisit this 1991 performance by the trend-setting "Avant Garage" rockers.

Pere Ubu On Mountain Stage

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Pere Ubu's 'Carnival Of Souls' Is A Dreamscape That's Never Dreamy

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Led since the late '70s by co-founder David Thomas, Pere Ubu has created something far more rich, experimental, and emotional than the spooky, horror-movie that Carnival of Souls is named for.

Pere Ubu's 'Carnival Of Souls' Is A Dreamscape That's Never Dreamy

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Song Premiere: Pere Ubu, 'Free White'

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Song Premiere: Pere Ubu, 'Free White'

Bandleader David Thomas says the inspiration for first song from Pere Ubu's forthcoming album came from a night he spent in a disco in 1981.

Free White

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