The Bourbons are something of a mystery group. I have never seen a photo of the band and the only member’s name I know is Lee Poundstone, the Lee credited with writing the songs on their only single.
I’ve found two notices for what may have been the Bourbons only live show, at Teen Town on 3524 S. New Braunfels in San Antonio on October 21, 1966. Their single on Royal Family 45-267 dates to March, 1967 according to Teen Beat Mayhem. I suppose the 267 release number must fit into Bob Tanner’s TNT pressing plant list, as TNT Music published the songs.
Both sides are classic Texas garage, “A Dark Corner” having a guitar line something like the Elevators’ “Roller Coaster” but with more menace to it.
“Of Old Approximately (A Time for a Change)” has a great sound, from the wailing harp to the buzzsaw guitar.
Lee Poundstone has a credit for playing bass on Rosalie Sorrels LP on Sire, Travelin’ Lady, though I don’t know if this is the same person.
Some info from Don Julio on the G45Central.
