Sunday 25 September 2016

56 Killers - The Last Of The Outlaws 2016


The  56 Killers rock,hell any band that has members of The Caravans will.Since forming in 2011, the band has had a few lineup changes and for the last couple of years it has remained stable and pretty strong.There is a whack of pedigree here folks.Their surefire brand of neorockabilly/r&b is nothing short of hip shaking rock n roll done really well.You what proof just check out their debut album " The Last Of The Outlaws". This puppy confidently struts in with12 tracks that deliver a knock out punch of hard hitting billy/rock n roll. It's tough but not in your face and you gotta like that. Highlights include: " Oh Wot A Shame", "Bullfrog Blues", "Killer Baby Boogie" and a freakin' kool  cover of Dr. Feelgood's "Milk & Alcohol "

   Over all  "The Last Of The Outlaws" is one kool blast of rock n roll that guarantees plenty of  repeated listening.Hell even your kids and your dog will think you are kool when you play this,it's that good Highly recommended!! https://www.facebook.com/56Killers/ 
                   

The Rhythm Torpedoes - Hop In The Ride 2016


Hailing from Marburg, Germany  comes the pretty kool outfit The Rhythm Torpedoes, who have been knocking out "ass kickin' rock n roll"/rockabilly  since 2011.To most of us(including me) here in North America these cats pretty much went unnoticed,that is until last year when videos of the band started to appear.With that a small buzz started about them and continues to grow .This is one stout band that you gotta check out.The band's debut album  "Hop In The Ride" has just dropped and this puppy takes no prisoners.Barrelling in with 15 tracks (12 originals) of  wild and raw rockabilly/rock n roll that makes you stand up and take notice. We also get a little side of country to boot just to mix things up .This is totally in Wild Records territory but it is on the Boom Chicka Boom label.Highlights include:  "Harbor Chick", "De Bop","Hell Again","Booze,Booze,Booze" and "Hop In The Ride"
           
   The Rhythm Torpedoes  have delivered a very strong debut album with "Hop In The Ride". This is a killer ride that is a times urgent ,wild and a whack of fun that leaves you wanting more. Highly Recommended!!
https://www.facebook.com/RhythmTorpedoes/   http://torpedoes.wixsite.com/rhythm-torpedoes

Thursday 22 September 2016

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday September 21, 2016 Chrw 94.9fm


Shakin Katz Radio Playlist
Wednesday September 21, 2016
Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme… The Vanishers
2. Men From Mars … The Epileptic Hillbilliys … Atomic It’s The Bomb
3. Satellite Baby … The Magnetix … A Tribute To Nigel Lewis “The Guv’nor”
4. Breakin' Out Of Here … Farrell Bros. …. Rumble @ The Opry    request 
5. R-O-C-K … Bill Haley … Reflections     request
6. Come On … Dale Rocka & The Volcanoes … Shoot My Blues Away
7. Fuss & Fight … John Howdy & His Fin-A-billies … Lone Ranger    request
8. She’s So Right She’s Wrong … The Retrobaits … All Your Squeezes Don’t Leave Me
9. Pole Nectar … The Huaraches … Ride    request
10. Won’t Let You Go … The Twin Fin … Whiskey Wine and Venom Love
11. Hop In The Ride … The Rhythm Torpedoes … Hop In The Ride
12. Indigo Friends … Reverend Horton Heat … Revival    request
13. Glow In The Dark … Nekromantix … Single
14. Boneyard Reef … The Kanaloas … Surf A-GO-GO
15. Ain’t You Pretty … Big John Bates … Take Your Medicine
16. Treat Me Right … The Lohrwoods … Until We Meet Again
17. Canni-ball … Cremators … What`s On Your Mind (single )
18. Road Rash … Big Red Rawkit Riot … Tall Cold Beer, Short Warm Blonde
19. Earthquake … Batmobile … Amazons From Outerspace     request
20. 6 Rounds … The Brains … Drunk Not Dead    request 
21. Camp Gore … The Rampires …. Black Mummies Alive
22. A Line In The Sand … Black Frame Spectacle … Grady Sessions
23.  Losing My Faith … Bert Blackmont & The Bucks … High Life
24. Pump City … The Concussions … Newaygo Sound Machine
25. One Cup Of Coffee … Smell of Kat … Why So Serious
26. Hey Good Lookin' … Molly Moonstone … Summer Bride
27. It’s Hot … Ollie Vee … Into The Dark
28. Just Insane … Clint Bradley … Cross A Soul With Silver
29. Whatcha Gonna Do … Wild Wax Combo … Lip Lickin' Lou   request
30. Bite The Dust … Kitty In A Casket … Bittersweet
31. Wrong Side … Evil Dalton …Your Blood
32. Drunkin' Sailor … The Batfinks … Wazzed n Blasted
33. The Beast In Me … Phantom Rockers … Still Standing
34. Dead As Disco … Nel Wood & The Charlatans … S/T
35. War Party… Messer Chups … The Incredible Crocotiger   request
36. Pink and Black … The Palomars … Out of The Past
37. Give Me All Your Love … The Tin Cans … Honest & Crafted
38. Venture … Tidal Baby … UFO Surf Club
39. Take My Heart … The Booze Bombs … Out Of Time
40. Rev It Up … Straight Eight Deluxe … Chopped, Channeled and Lowered
41. To Much Monkey Business … The Hot Riffs … Job Done
42. Shakin' All Over … Head Cat … Walk The Walk, Talk The Talk
43. Hot Rod … The Hellbent Rockers … S/T
44. My Babe … Conzuela & The Pirates … S/T  ep 
45. Polyester ... John Evans Band ... Polyester
46. Midgie .... Jack Scott ... Greatest Hits  
47. Devil Girl ... Backdraft ... Pull The Trigger
48. Zombie Walk ... The Kings Of Outer Space... Space Invaders



45. Rock’n Roll Heart … Tennessee Voodoo Coupe … Over The Moon

Sunday 18 September 2016

A Tribute to Nigel Lewis - The Guv'nor V/A Diablo Records 2016




When it comes to tribute albums it's either hit or really a big miss.Hell a lot of them leave you thinking why bother.After all it all comes down to the artist in question, if the material covered is strong and the bands paying tribute are good.Saying that it's about time someone did a Nigel Lewis tribute.The  guy is a legend from The Meteors,The Escalators,The Johnson Family to The Tall Boys and The Zorchmen, he has been  and is still a major influence when it comes to psychobilly. All this leads me to the new release by Diablo Records ,"A Tribute to Nigel Lewis "The Guv'nor " and this is one sweet puppy .We get 12 tracks by 12 bands (and not all from the Diablo label) of psychobilly and rock n roll madness.There isn't a weak track here and in most cases the tracks are elevated and some come off as originals.Each band really does put their own spin on the proceedings and that makes this an interesting and enjoyable ride.Highlights include: The Marksmen- "Brand New Gun",The Magnetic - "Satellite Baby", The Zipheads doing a ska inspired  version of "Earwigs In My Brain" and The Guitar Slingers doing "Ride This Torpedo"
 
    
 From top to bottom this is one stout album,that covers all of Nigel Lewis's career  .There are some truly  classic songs here as well as some  lesser known tracks that surprisingly  bring it on.As far as tribute albums go ,it doesn't get much better than this.A deserving artist,great source material and a whack of kool top shelf bands make this a standout album and a must have.Highly recommended!!!
 1. The Highliners - My Daddy Is A Vampire
02. The Doppelgangers - Last House On The Left
03. The Marksmen - Brand New Gun
04. Doyley & The Deadbeats - Took A Long Time
05. The Magnetix - Satellite Baby
06. Spellbound - Rockabilly Psychosis
07. Moonshine Stalkers - Final Kick
08. Clockwork Psycho - Don't Fuck Around With Me
09. The Zipheads - Earwigs In My Brain
10. The Jack O'Bones - Hotel In New Orleans
11. Kemp - Demolition Rock'n'Roll
12. Guitar Slingers - Ride This Torpedo


  https://diablorecordsuk.bandcamp.com/album/a-tribute-to-nigel-lewis-the-guvnor 
 http://diablorecordsuk.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/253948874790519/
 

Thursday 15 September 2016

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Interview with Laura Rebel Angel of The Screamin Rebel Angels Wednesday September 14, 2016 Chrw 94.9fm


Shakin Katz Radio Playlist
Interview with Laura Rebel Angel of The Screamin Rebel Angels
Wednesday September 14, 2016
Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme … The Vanishers
2. Girl On The Moon … The Kings Of Outer Space … Space Invaders
3. Hot Rockin' Mama … A.J. & The Rockin Trio … Howlin' At The Moon
4. Two Timing Fool … The Millwinders … It’s Love
5. Journey To The Center Of Surf … Madeira … Ancient Winds    request
6. Mystery … Donna Dunne …  Demo      **Exclusive**
7. Nothing Else Matters … The Pinstripes … Gotta Roll
8. The Witch … The Brains … Out In The Dark
9. Ride This Torpedo … The Guitar Slingers … A Tribute To Nigel Lewis “The Guv’Nor”
10. Bad Attitude … Howlin Lou & His Whip Lovers … Bad Attitude
11. Digging Your Hole … The Hi-Strung Downers … Can’t Feel Good All The Time
12. Boppin' Cat … Devils Hot Rod … Dirty Rocks For Broken Hearts     request
13. Harbor Chick … The Rhythm Torpedoes … Hop In The Ride      request
14. Tarantula … Bevel Emboss … Celluloid          request
15. Don’t Cross Me … 24th Steeet Wailers … Where Evil Grows
16. King’s Ransom … Matchless … Pills & Blades
17. From Bad To Worse … Al & The BlackCats … From Back to Worse  
18. Sizzle … Screamin Rebel Angels  .... Hitch Hike
19. Right to Wrong … Screamin Rebel Angels … Pounce Like A Tiger
           Interview with Laura  from Screamin Rebel Angels
20. Wild Side … Hitch Hike
21.Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean …  Pounce Like A Tiger 
               Big thanks to Laura  for coming on the show 
 22. A Return To Purgatory …” Koffin Kats”/12 Step Rebels … From Our Hands to Yours
23. Badmoon … The Gutter Demons … Enter The Demonz    request
24. Rock n Roll Morte … The Bone Machine … Sotto Questo Cielo Nero
25. Welcome To The Neighbourhood … Dead Body Wreckers … Graveyard Shift 
26. High Class Lady … The Lennerockers … Best Of ….
27. Cool Daddy In A Cadillac … Elvis Hitler … Disgraceland
28. Mon Baby Says Common … Israel Proulx …. Mr.Frantic
29. Rock n Roll Guitar … The Pin Sharps … Cupcake Murder
30. Rock With  Me Baby ... Lew Phillips ... Rock Baby Rock
31. Meat Shakes … The Greasemarks … Single
32. Let’s Do it … The Kabooms … S/T
33. Shake Your Brain … The Black Rats … Shake Your Brain 
34. Shockwave ... Tikiyaki 5.0 ... Introducing The Exotic Sounds Of...
35. Black Hearts Club ... Pike Cavalero ... Torro
36. Bottle To The Baby … The Same Old Shoes … Real Gone Sessions  
37. Crunch … The Apemen … 7+ Inches Of Love
38. School Bites … Evil Elvis … Single
39. Damaged Goods … Jane Rose & The Deadend Boys … Damaged Goods  request
40. I’m In The Mood For You … Mike Bell & The Belltones … This Beat Can’t Be Beat 
41. Hot Rod Girl ... Sharna Mae And The Mayhems ... Love Drunk  
42. Call Me Up ... Anita O' Night &The Mercury Trio ... Call Me Up
43. Poison Tina … Las Avispas Locas ... S/T

Sunday 11 September 2016

The Kings of Outer Space - Space Invaders 2016


The Kings of Outer Space have officially re-landed  and as in the past they have brought with them a pretty damn kool bag of goodies.It's been 3 years  since they released their last effort, the stellar "How To Fly A Rocket", a slice of modern rockabilly/rocknroll that was just straight out kool.With the release of "Space Invaders" The The Kings of Outer Space are back and better than ever.Coming in with 12 tracks (including 2 covers and 2 live tracks) that are sure fired winners.We get the usual "Cosmic Psycho Rockabilly" with a splash of ska and garage.Right from the start this puppy is strong and doesn't let up.You have to be impressed with the freshness and diversity of the album.Highlights include: "Girl On The Moon" ,"Space Invaders" ,"Remainder Men", "Zombie Walk" and "Cosmic Boy"
 
    The Kings of Outer Space may be a "modern rockabilly" band but they are also more than that.This is a band that's not afraid to stray off course and that makes them a stronger outfit.These kats are damn good and "Space Invaders"bares that out. This puppy pays out big and is one of the years best! Highly recommended !!!
   https://www.facebook.com/thekingsofouterspace/    http://www.thekingsofouterspace.co.uk/

Thursday 8 September 2016

Shakin Katz Radio PlayList Wednesday September 7, 2016


Shakin Katz Radio PlayList
Wednesday September 7, 2016
Chrw 94.9fm 

1.Shakin Katz Theme … The Vanishers
2. Rockabilly Radio … The Pinstripes … Gotta Roll
3. Who Am I … Lew Lewis & the Twilight Trio … Who Am I
4. Upside Down … Black Moon Boys … S/T ep
5. Little Mona … Backdraft … Pull The Trigger
6. Devil Girl … Lauren Spike … Devil Skull
7. You Drive Me Nuts … Relax Trio … 3
8. Dead Transmissions … Graveyard Johnnys … Dead Transmission     request
9. Senza Piu Niente … The Bone Machine … Sotto Guesto Cielo Nero
10. Doc Roadblock … The Concussions … Newaygo Sound Machine
11. More Thrills Than Ever … Pat Capocci … More Thrills Than Ever
12. Come On … Twisted Rod … Boozin & Boppin
13. Mud Flap Baby… Hillybilly Hellcats … Rev it Up Taz
14. Lover Baby … The Rhythm Preacher … Single
15. Surfin' After Death … The Phantom Dragsters … Single     request
16. Big Deal … The Meteors … Power of 3      request
17. Lookin' For Lewis & Clark … The Long Ryders … Best Of The Long Ryders
18. Backstage Pass To Hell … Nekromantix … Welcome To Circus Punkabilly Vol.1
19.  Rebel Soldier … Tony Tarantula & His Bastards … Single
20. The Saddest Day … Black Rose Phantoms … Beyond The Wall Of Sleep
21. One Step Closer … Mad Dog Cole … Kingdom Of The Scarecrow
22. Why Why Why … Ramblin' Bandits … Get Up And Dance
23. Ubangi Stomp … Danny Gatten & Robert Gordon … Humbler! Live
24. The Devil is Mad ... Bang Bang Betty & The H-Bombs … S/T
25. Wrapped In Rockabilly … Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps … Rockabilly Anthems
26. Movin' Around … The Rockin' Combs … Single
27. Rockabilly Moonquake … The Sharks … 21st Century Rockabilly     request
28. Pipeline … Agent Orange … Living In Darkness
29. Don’t Break My Heart … The Margraves … On The Warpath
30. You Can Do No Wrong … Cat Lee King & His Cocks … Promo Demo

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31. Devil Don’t Tie My Shoe … Black Frame Spectacle … Grady Sessions 
32. Grave Mistake … Hellcat And The Prowl … 3 Song Demo
33. Dead Or Alive … Doghouse Rose … Bourbon & Gasoline
34. Lonestar Fool … Trole … S/T
35. Round, Round … The Sci- Fonics … S/T
36. Devil Girl Stomp … Twin Fin … Whiskey Wine and Venom Love
37. Backseat Bingo … Hill Valley Lightening … S/T
38. Ain’t No Rest For Elvis … Pink Cadillac Scat Cats … Rip It Up
39. Sneaky Pete … Black Holes … Live At The Wick
40. Little Bit Longer … Positively Stompin' … Junk Drawer
41. Penetration  … The Thing From Outer Space … Demo
42. Your So Square … Uranus … Single
43. Stock Car Stomp … Randy Plus2 … Rockin’, Racin’ & Cruisin 
44. Cool Rockin' Daddy.... Duke Sedan &The Hi-Tones ... Rockabilly Ball
45. Evil Eye … The Matadors … The Devils Music


46. Earthquake … Jason & The Nomads … Warpspeed Ahead 

Sunday 4 September 2016

The Concussions - Newaygo Sound Machine 2016

Hailing from Grand Rapids, the instro/surf band The Concussions  have been at it  since 2003 and along the way they have released 4 pretty damn good records to boot.Their brand of surf inspired instrumental rock is contagious and as a result they have developed a strong and growing fan base It's been to 2 years since their last effort, the stout "Break Up With The Concussions " was released .Now they are back with the kool " Newaygo Sound Machine" and this puppy steps it up.Coming in with 12 tracks that hit the ground running,this is a sure fired winner.Ranging from  raw and hard edge instrumentals to poppy surf.Throw in some spaghetti and garage and the result is a mix bag of goody's that leaves you wanting more.Highlights include:  "Whack Job" , "Flicksville" , "Pump City" and "Storm Team Dave".
         The Concussions have put together their best album yet with" Newaygo Sound Machine". At times there is a familiar ring here but with the mix of styles, strong writing and execution this puppy comes off fresh and exciting. Recommended !!!
  https://www.facebook.com/theconcussions/    http://www.theconcussions.com/   http://www.doublecrownrecords.com/the-concussions-newaygo-sound-machine-cd/  

Thursday 1 September 2016

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday August 31 2016, Chrw 94.9fm

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist
Wednesday August 31 2016
Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme … The Vanishers
2. Bootprints … Delta 88 … Rockabilly Tales
3. You Been Gone …Restless … Sounds Like Restless    request
4. Do You Mean Jelly-Bean … Sonny Tucker & The Tornados … Wild Wild Love
5. 40 Days … Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks … The Roulette Years    request
6. Supernova … Tikiyaki 5.0 … Introducing The Exotic Sounds Of …
7. Your Gone But I'm Left … Stressor … Trip To Mad City
8. You Were The One … Raygun Cowboys … Heads Are Gonna Roll
9. Sick Of It All …. BuzzKillz … Scum Of The Earth
10. Rats Eye … Calavera … Tequilamatic …  request
11. Psycho … Screamin' Sins … Deadly Seven
12. Vampire Rocker … Christian D & The Hangovers … Shake It Or Leave It  request
13. One Mile From Heaven … The Silver Shine … Hold Fast
14. I Can’t Get Enough … Same Old Shoes … Real Gone Sessions
15. All Knocked Up … Ruby Dee & The Snake Handlers … Little Black Heart
16.  Jitter Bop Baby … Howlin' Hound Dogs … Jitter Bop Baby
17. You Can’t Catch Me … The Bonebreakers … Rock n Roll E Shuffle Teaxni
18. Venture … Tidal Baby …UFO Surf Club
19. Lucky Days … Los Volidos … Hot Rod Women
20. Buy Me A Drink … The Allens … S/T
21. Boppers Rage … Star Mountain Dreamers …Get Up and Dance
22.  Pirates … Panic … Electric Shock
23. Searching … The Retarded Rats … Scream From the 10th Planet
24. Crazy Cat Lady … Fast Clare … S/T
25. All Hopped Up … Hank Angel & His Island Devils … All Hopped Up
26. The House Of Miracles … Monster Klub … The House of Miracles
27. Kool Kat … The Teenage Zombies … Hell’s Teeth
28. Drunk On Colt 45 … Treble Kings … Whiskey Anthems
29. Library Of Abandoned Hope … Clockwork Psycho … I Don’t Give A Fuck request
30. Shake Around … The Housecrackers … Get Up and Dance
31. Cavalier Twist … Wes Dakus & The Rebels … Original Early Canadian Rockers
32. Born To Rock n Roll … The Montecristos … Born To Rock n Roll
33. Rumble In The Jungle … Bang Bang Bazooka … Red Hot & Horny
34. Hold Em High … The Silverhounds … Never More #2
35. Don’t Be … Katmen … Hell’s Love #2
36. American Gods … Los Gatos Locas … Even Sociopaths Get The Blues   request
37. This Ain’t Rock n Roll … The Boston Rats … This Ain’t Rock n Roll
38. Boppin' The Blues … The Kingbees … Vol. 1&2
39. Problem Child … Greased Lightning … Gotta Rock With Greased Lighting
40. Rag Top Baby … The Mee Kats … Single
41. Dancin' In The Rain … Luis & The Wild Fires … Brain Jail

42. Back Up Baby … The Greasemarks … Griddle Greasin' Daddies

43. 18 Miles To Memphis … The Classy Chassy ... Demo