Skitzo - Love’n'Hate 2013

Way back in the mid eighties Skitzo was a psychobilly band that seem to have it going on.Then it kinda went off the rails when the band's musical direction changed .With that and  some membership changes the band was done by 1990. The band's first album released in 1987 "SkitzoMania"is still seen today by many as a classic psychobilly album.During  the band's first comeback in 1995 they released the killer ep "The Glove" and by end of 1997 they were gone.Now  in 2013 Skitzo are back with their fourth album "Love'n' Hate". Guess what this puppy is actually damn good and in many ways may be there best effort yet.Yes it is old school psychobilly and the band sounds in fine form here.Hell they even show some restraint at times and that's a good thing. 

Highlights include:"The Blade","Love'n'Hate"," D.E.A.T.H." and a  solid redo of "Doctor Death". Also the bonus track is a redo of "SkitzoMania" and there is a kool cover of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow".Like many people I really didn't know what to expect from Skitzo. Safe to say "Love’n'Hate" will surprise many by just how good it really is. Skitzo has made a big statement here. Recommended  https://www.facebook.com/groups/269932416444591/   https://www.facebook.com/pages/Skitzo-UK-Official-Psychobilly-page/246527663201 

Deke Dickerson - Echosonic Eldorado 2013

When it comes to Deke Dickerson  you just know that this man delivers,from rock n roll,surf to country and rockabilly he has done it all(and quite well I may add). You could say he has been the flag bearer of American roots music.I'm guessing he has well over 30 albums out now if you count the groups he has been in (Dave and Deke Combo,The Go-Nuts,The Untamed Youth , Blind Rage&Violence and Venturesmania) .Oh and he just released an album with Nikki Hill. Deke has always had the ability to surprise and that brings us to"Echosonic Eldorado" believe it or not: this is his first all rockabilly album and it's pretty damn solid .Coming in with 14 toe tapping  rockin' tunes,this is one very satisfying disc.There is also some pretty kool guest on the album: Duane Eddy, "Crazy" Joe Tritschler and Carl Sonny Leyland  all which add some muscle to the proceedings. Highlights include: "Bop Wax","Little Innocent","Cut Loose" and "Big Guitar".  

    Echosonic Eldorado is a must for fans of Deke Dickerson  but it also a pretty good rockabilly album that deserves to be heard. Recommended  http://www.dekedickerson.com/index.php  https://www.facebook.com/deke.dickerson  

Shakin Katz Radio Christmas Special December 25, 2013 (pre recorded)

Shakin Katz Radio(pre-recorded)

Christmas Special

December 25, 2013

3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm

Shakin Katz Theme….the Vanishers

1. Merry Christmas Everyone…Shakin Stevens

2. Christmas Medley Play (2003)….Pee wee Herman

3. Merry Christmas…the Unkool Hillbillies

4. Stuff in Her stockin….Bloodshot Bill

5. Joy to the World..…Altarbillies

6. North Pole Rock n Roll…Cathy Shrape

7. Stomp that X-Mas….Guitar Slingers

8. Don’t Believe in Christmas…Tabatix

9. Lil drummer Boy….the Bomboras

10. Sliegh Bell Rock….Relax trio

11. Christmas & the Living dead…Container 59

12. Shot my Baby for Christmas…Vaudvilles

13. Santa’s got a Coupe Deville….Four Imperials

14. Run Rudolph Run….Chuck Berry

15. Blue Christmas…Frantic Flinestones

16. Running wild for Christmas…Blue Mercury Coupe

17. Broken Heart for Christmas…Cherrywood

18. Winter Wonderland…Kingmakers

19. Jingle Bell…Jack Scott

20. Don’t Me kick your ass this Christmas…Mack Stevens

21. Hey Santa Claus….Nelson Carrera

22. Shopping mall Santa…Blue Moon Special

23. Jingle bells…Bill Haley & the comets

24. Felic Naviad…los Straight Jackets

25. Christmas with a broken heart…Cash ORiley & the downright daddies

26. Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer…Merry Widows

27. Oh No! Its Christmas Time Again…Urban Surf Kings

28. Rock n Roll Christmas…Elvis Presley

29. God Rest ye merry Gentleman…Legendary Shake Shakers

30. I’m getting pissed for Christmas…Bamboula

31. They Shinned Up Rudolph’s Nose…Johnny Horton

32. Blue Suede Santa…Hillbilly Casino

33. New Baby for Christmas…Ted Daigle

34. I want a Rock n Roll Guitar…John Preston

35. Father Christmas…Los Gatos Locos

36. The Christmas cannonball…Hank Snow

37. I Found the Brain of Santa Claus…Jason & the Strap-Tones

38. Frosty the Snowmen…Fats Domino

39. Gunslingin Santa…Knock Gallery west

40. What child is this…the Benders

41. Christmas, Christmas…Mojo Nixon

42. Christmas Everyday…the Mircles

43. Christmas at the end of the bar…the Vanishers

The Tumblin' Go Go's - Turmoil 2013

For just over 10 years now The Tumblin' GoGo's  have been spewing out kool and powerful rockabilly/psychobilly .Hugely underrated this is a band that many have heard mention of but few have actually listened to.Let's just say this is a killer Dutch band and a busy one to boot.With a run of 6 albums  including last years stellar "Paralyzed" these boys have a hell of a discography and one that's hard to beat.
  If that's not enough the band's 7th album "Turmoil" is now out and it's pretty damn good.Clocking in with 11 tracks to wrap your head around. This is one barn burner that sits at the corner of rockabilly and psychobilly but stretches down the street to country, a little punk and blues. Highlights include:"Truck Driver", "Lost In Corpus Christi", " Stiletto Heels", and "Turmoil"

     The Tumblin' Go Go's are a band that not only should you be aware of but also one that is in your library .Turmoil is one of the better albums this year and a good starting point if you don't know who these guys are! Highly recommended !  http://www.tumblingogos.nl/         https://www.facebook.com/thetumblin.gogos?fref=ts      

The Pinstripes – Still Kickin’ 2013

Since crawling out of Germany's southern swamps in 2001 The Pinstripes have been dishing out a brand of "kick-ass rockabilly". What they play is a fusion  of 50's and 80's billy with a bit of an edge that comes off as pretty kool rock n roll. So far the band has delivered the goods with  two damn fine albums,"First Kick"(05) and"Road To Hell"(09). Now in 2013 comes the band's 3rd and best best album yet: "Still Kickin’".This puppy strolls in with 13 tracks that will light a fire under your butt.These kats have upped the ante with 10 originals and 2 are  in German(a first for the band). The band stays mainly on a rockabilly course but we do get shades of country, surf and psychobilly on a few  tracks.Highlights include: "Man Lebt Nur Einmal", "Cheat On Me", "Hot Little Mama"and an interesting cover of Jethro Tull's "Locomotive Breath"(with some kool blue's harp).

     From the song writing to the final execution The Pinstripes are in fine form here .It may have taken 4 years for this puppy but it was worth the wait and let's hope the band doesn't make us wait that long next time.Recommended  https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pinstripes/174274645954638  http://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.thepinstripes.com/&prev=/search%3Fq%3DThe-Pinstripes%2Bstill%2Bkickin%26biw%3D1420%26bih%3D745

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday December 18,2013

Shakin Katz Radio

Wednesday December 18,2013

3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm

Shakin Katz Theme song….the Vanishers

1. Turmoil…The Tumblin Go Go's…CD Turmoil

2. Let Me Teach You How to Eat…Reverend Horton Heat…Single (request)

3. Wildside…Screamin Rebel Angel…CD Hitch Hike

4 .H.S. Baby….the Obscuritones…CD Self Titled

5. Merry Monster Christmas &We Wish You a Scary Christmas…Len Maxwell & Disney…CD Creeps of Christmas

6. Chains…Farrel Bros….CD This is a Riot ( request)

7. Gonnie Bird…the Royal Crowns…CD 32 Miles to Memphis (request)

8. Real Gone Baby…the Kingmakers…CD Chicago

9. God rest Ye Merry Gentleman…the Benders…CD Surfin Christmas

10. Boppin Cat…the Devils Hot Rod…CD Dirty Rocks for Broken Hearts

11. I Used to Be the One…Reach Around Rodeo Clowns…..CD Rockabilly Deluxe

12. Grease Monkey Blues….Matchless…CD Randomly Generated Numbers

13. Revenge of the Puppets…Jack Rabbit Slim…CD Won’t Stay Down

14. Mon Bebe Sait Coment….Israel Proulx….CD Mr.Frantic

15.Run Rudoloph Run…Kraneo’s…CD Psychobilly Christmas

16. Best of Bodmin…. Evil Devil…CD Bad Tales

17. Surf Assasin…Luau or Die…Single ( request)

18. Hot Little Mamma…the Pinstripes…CD Still Kickin

19. the Devil don’t Tie My Shoes…Black frame Spectacle…CD Grady sessions (request)

20. I’ll be home for Christmas…Cash O’Riely & the Down Right Daddies/Rio Scafone 

CD...Down Right, It's An O'Riley Christmas

Interiew with Rio Scafone of Rio & the Rockabilly Revival

21. Rumble & Roar…Rio & the Rockabilly Revival…CD Runaway Train

22. Santa Skipped my house for Christmas….Rio & the Rockabilly Revival

Thank’s to Rio and a Merry Christmas to her the band

23. Baby Don’t Like it…Bloodshot Bill…CD the Lonesome Road

24. No More HotDogs…Hasil Adkins…CD Out to Hunch (request)

25. Hard Moon Light…Hill Valley Lighting…Single (request)

26.The X-Mas Race…the Referments….Single (request)

27. Ooooch Wow…Lily Moe & the Barnyard Stompers….CD Self Tilted

28. Light Me Up…RayGun Cowboys…CD Self Titled

29. Rock n Roll Santa…Little Joey Farr…CD Rockabilly X-Mas

30. Johnny Rumble…the Rowdeymen…CD Gas, Liquor, & fireworks

31. She can’t Shake…Steve Byers…Single

32. I Got a Dog….Marty Allen…CD Sun Sessions

33. Baby Sittin Santa….Barry Richards…CD Rockabilly X-Mas

34. Molly Chambers…Colbert Hamilton & the Nitro…CD Love or Glory Man

35. Twinkle Little Christmas…JD. MacPherson…Single (request)

36. Flat Broke…Rattled Rooster…CD Year of the Rooster

37. Operation Time Bomb…the Zorchmen…CD Attack of the Zorchmen (request)

38. Eenny Minny Moe…Bob & Lucille…..CD Shakin Up North (request)

39. Merry Christmas…the Creepshow…Single

Surfer Joe - Señor Surf 2013

Anyone who claims to be a big surf fan knows who Surfer Joe is and rightfully so. He is the "International Surf Music Ambassador". From putting on festivals to helping set tours up to bookings to hosting a radio show and he is also  a musician .The man has sat in with many top surf bands and also formed the Wadadli Riders(2005-2011) , his current band  is The Boss Combo.So that brings us to Surfer Joe's first solo album " Señor Surf ". This puppy washes ashore with 12 pretty fine tracks of traditional surf that actually sound like they were done in the early 60's.Of the 10 originals here a few of them date back a couple of years and one "The North Swell" was released previously on  Double Crown's "Brave New Surf" compilation in 2011.Highlights include: "Macaroni Pie","Waveboard Action","Twangy Drippy Twisty" and "El Señor Surf".

    This is one killer surf album no matter how you look at it  and if your a surf fan it is a must have.If your not into surf this is a great introduction.Definitely one of the better surf albums to come down the pike in the last couple of years and that's saying something. Recommended http://www.lorenzosurferjoe.com/    https://www.facebook.com/lorenzosurferjoe

Screamin Rebel Angels - Hitch Hike 2013

Since 2011 these Brooklyn bashers have been turning heads and knocking them dead with their fireball brand of modern rockabilly.Their" Pounce Like a Tiger"ep (2011) and the single "Out Of This World"(2012) showed that this band means business and is not just your average rockabilly inspired band.Now the Screamin  Rebel Angels have dropped their debut album  and this puppy has more than enough spark and sizzle to satisfied .We get 12 tracks here that range from straight up rockabilly to shades of country and blues to rock n roll. The band also throws in a little bit of harp action on one track and some sax on another . This has all the elements of  modern rockabilly and it is done very well.Highlights include: "Savage Stomp","Mayday","Sizzle" and one of the best versions  of  Leiber and Stoller's "Saved" that your ever going to hear.

   What can I say "Hitch Hike' is  fresh, diverse and damn strong, what more do you want.Recommended    http://www.screaminrebelangels.com    https://www.facebook.com/screaminrebelangels

Shakin Katz radio Playlist Wednesday December 11, 2013

Shakin Katz radioPlaylist

Wednesday December 11, 2013

1. Shakin Katz Theme...the Vanishers...single

2. May Day...Screamin Rebel Angels....CD Hitch Hike

3. Didn`t your Mamma Tell you...the Razorbacks....CD Live a Little ( request)

4. Shark Fin Soup....the King Beez....Single (request)

5. Snoopy's Christmas....the Royal Guardsman....Single.

6. Gin & Cigarettes...Oscar B...CD La Mort Aux trousses

7. the Blade....Skitzo...CD Love n Hate..

8. Now Go...the Grave Brothers...CD Clash of the Primitives

9.Pretty in Ink...Jack Rabbit Slim...Cd Won`t Stay Down

10. the Evil Eye...the Matadors...CD Zombie Night in Canada

11. Race Track Blues...Lee Rocker...CD Racin the Devil (request)

12. Macaroni Pie...Surfer Joe...CD Senor surf

13. Shame on You Maggie Sue...the Kingmakers...CD Chicago Hi-Style

14. My Baby Only wants to Rock...Nelson Carrea...Single

15. Your a Mean One, Mr.Grinch....Van Orsdells....CD Psychobilly Christmas

16. There s Trouble Brewing...Jack Scott...CD Black Christmas

17. Good Man...Rio & the Rockabilly Revival...CD Runaway Train

18. the coffin Maker....Swampys...CD last One Before Snuffin Out

19. Jingle Bell Rock...Coffin Dragger...CD Psychobilly Christmas

20. Unrequited Love...Zipheads...CD Prehistoric Beat

21. Rev that Motor...Scott Manery & the Barnburners ....CD Tractorcastor

22. Born of the Motor...Koffin Kats...CD born of the Motor (request)

23. 30 days...Ronnie Hawkins...CD the Roulette Years ( request)

24. High Heeled Hotrod....the Millwinders...CD Ladies & gentlemen

25. Big Guitar....Deke Dickerson...CD Echosonic Eldorado

26.Teenage Boogie....Shakin Pyramids....CD Skin Em Up (request)

27. Christmas at the End of the bar....the Vanishers & Ginger St.James....Single

28. Aint Got Nothing...Emer Hackett....Single

29. Pink Thunderbird....Dave Phillips....CD best of Dave Phillips & the Hot Rod gang

30. Cabbages....Klingonz...CD Ghastly Things (request)

31. the Shaker...the Huaraches...CD Ride

32. Truckin trees for Christmas....the Playtones...CD Crusin Christmas

33. Custom Job....Buzz deluxe...CD Stay Slick (request)

34.  Rockabilly Baby....the HubCaps....CD Rockabilly Party

35. Man with a Plan....Hipbone slim & the Knee Tremblers...CD Have Knees will Tremble (request)

36. Hail to the King...Los Caminos....CD Test Pilot

37. Jingle Bells...Dave Allen & the Arrows...CD X-Mas Sucks

38. Love My Women...the Greasemarks....CD Griddle Greasin daddies

39. Christmas Star Track......the Skiffle Billy Cocktails.....Single

40. Dance Dance...the Diamond drapes.... demo

41. Santa Skipped My House....Rio & the Rockabilly Revival....Single

42. Oh No! Its Christmas time Again....the Urban Surf Kings....Single

The Swampy's - Last One Before Snuffin' Out??? 2013

Way back in 1986 The Swampy's  crawled of of the Lowlands . In 1988 this Belgium psychobilly band  released  an ep and then their debut album  "Come back to the Swamp" all to  mix reviews.By 89  the band was gone.Over the years their recordings became very sought after.In 2009 these psycho kats  emerged again and have been  on a mission ever since.The band's 2nd album is finally here "Last One Before Snuffin' Out???",guess what this  is a surprisingly good and solid slice of old school psychobilly.Coming in with 10 tracks these boys stay the course and have never sounded better.Highlights include:" Born In 65 ", "
Valley Of The Dead"," Anthony Starck" and  a kool redo of  "The Coffin Maker" (off their 1988 ep).

    This is easily The Swampy's best release and a damn good comeback album too boot.Old school psychobilly fans  should pick this up but even if your not this puppy is worth throwing some of your hard earned cash down on  https://www.facebook.com/TheSwampys  
 http://www.theswampys.com/

Jack Rabbit Slim – Won’t Stay Down -2013

The one thing everybody agrees with about  Jack Rabbit Slim is that they are pretty damn good.With every release this band just seems to get better.Known as proprietors of sleaze-a-billy these kats have become one of the biggest rockabilly based acts out there.After all  this is one kool,unique and killer rock band .That said JRS hit the ground running with a new line-up for " Won’t Stay Down"(the band's 6th album,not counting the one with Sue Moreno) .This puppy whacks you with 12  impressive tracks that deliver the goods. We get that rockabilly,garage punk and rock n roll mix that one would expect but it kinda sounds stronger this time around.Highlights include "Pretty In Ink", "Revenge Of The Puppets ","Room 337 ","10lbs Of Sad (In A 5lbs Bag).

(In A 5lbs Bag)
Read more at http://www.getrockmusic.com/11527-jack-rabbit-slim-wont-stay-down.html#2r2FsPlZlgzDCygT.99

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   The album oozes a rock n roll koolness that few have.Here is a band with swagger and they can back it up.Just how good they really are remains to be seen.Recommended  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jack-Rabbit-Slim/100814773342335     http://www.jack-rabbit-slim.co.uk/

Playlist Shakin Katz Radio Wednesday, Dec. 3,2013

Playlist Shakin Katz Radio
Wednesday, Dec. 3,2013
3:30-6:00pm, Chrw 94.9fm

1. Shakin Katz Theme…the Vanishers…Single
2. 10lbs of Sad(in a 5lb Bag)…Jack Rabbit Slim…CD Won’t Stay Down
3. River of Fire…Tall boys…CD One
4. Bust out the Boogie…Black Frame Spectacles…CD Grady Session 2 ( request)
5. Uranium Love…Batmoblie…CD Sex Starved
6. Submarine…the Surf tronics….CD the Great Hits
7. Rag Top Baby…Meekats…Single (request)
8. Twinkle Little Christmas…J.D McPherson…Single
9. Rockin Juke Box….Bob King…CD Shakin Up North
10. I’m Gonna Tell My Daddy…Rhythm Sophie…Single
11. If You Wanna Rock…Six Gun Romeo…CD welcome to the Show(request)
12. Pay Dearly…Kim Lenz…Single
13. There is Rock n Roll on the Radio…the Black Prints…CD Self Titled (request)
14. Sunday….the Gutter Demons…CD Misery, Madness and Murder Lullabies (request )
15. Dead Alive…Stitch Hopeless & the Sea Legs…CD Gone Bats (request)
16. Santa Claus is Back in Town…the Creepshow…Single
17. Creature of Nightmares…Adios Pantalones…CD Clash of the Primitives
18. Girlfriend…Long Tall Texans….Single
19. She Haunts Me…the Atomic Men…CD Bomb Shelter Boogie (request)
20. Kick Your Ass…Mothra Slapping Orchestra…CD Toitu Creuses
21. Knuckles…Punch Drunk Cabaret…CD Self Titled
22. Big River…Eve Hell & the Razors…CD when the Lights Go out
23. Nothing without You…the Bloodshots…CD on Fire
24. Egg Nog Twist…Thee Elfmen…CD Christmas with Thee Elfmen
25. Hot Little Mamma…the Pinstripes…CD Still Kickin'
26. Hysteric Love…Marylin & the Rockin Bombs…Single
27. Let’s Shake…the Vanishers…CD Haggersville Dance Party ( request)
28. Stranglers on a Deserter Beach…the Bullet Biters…CD Stranglers United
29. Damn Good Reason…Straight Eight Deluxe…CD Chopped Channelled & Lowered
30. Ripcord…the High Tides…CD Desert Sands
31. The Weeping Willow Tree…Eddie Clandening…Single
32. Stuffin Her Stockin…Bloodshot Bill…Single
33. Derby Girl…the Flattrackers…CD Getting Dirty (request)
34. Buy Me a Drink…the Allens…CD Self Titled
35. Interstate Death Toll….Orange Whip…CD Self titled
36. Let Me Teach You How to eat…Reverend Horton Heat…Single
37. Gasoline Radio…Christian D & the Hangovers…CD Cut Lose & Live
38. Chevy 55...the Playtones….CD In the Mood
39. Devil in Me…Pete Turland…CD Both Wheels Left & the Ground
40. The Ride of May Gray…Jaguar & the Savans…CD West Side Stories (request)
41. One Last Chance…Roy Rapid & the Rhythm Rock Trio…EP That Fire
42. Run Run Rudolph…the Kingmakers…EP Christmas(can) #4 brand new
43. Secret Agent Man…Uranus…CD Your So Square

PlayList Shakin Katz Radio Wednesday November 27, 2013

PlayList Shakin Katz Radio
Wednesday November 27, 2013

1. Shakin Katz Theme…the Vanishers…
2. The Man Who Walked on the Moon…the Tall Boys…CD One
3. Dodging Bullets…Meathookers…CD Zombie Night in Canada ( request)
4. Slave for the Beast…Pat Capocci…CD Call of the Wild
5. Rex Rides Again…Rev. Hank…CD Longhorn
6. The Monster within…the Brains…CD the Monster Within ( request)
7. Here I am…Speed Sickers…Single Demo (request)
8. The House of Haunt…House of Haunt…Single
9. Drink…Alien Invasion Fleet… Demo
10. In Your Bones…the Bermudas…CD Bad Luck
11. Buddy this is it…BopCats…CD Self Titled
12. Runaway Train…Rio & the Rockabilly Revial…CD Runaway Train
13. Salty Dog Blues…Steve Taylor…CD Drum Boogie
14. White Class…the Classy Chassy…demo
15. Wild Crazy and Out of Control…Reach Around Rodeo Clowns….CD Rockabilly Deluxe
16.Honky Tonk Song…Isreal Proulx…CD Mr. Frantic
17. All of Me is Wrong…Koffin Kats…CD Born Of The Motor
18.Deliruim Rock…Bullet Biters…CD Stranglers United…
19.The Curse…Ponyboy Oneman Trio…CD Nice to eat You
20. Back Up Baby…Greasemarks…CD Griddle Greasin Daddies
21.Nothing Left But Bones…Beat Devils…CD Touchdown
22. Are You Drinkin With Me Jesus…the Grave Brothers…CD Clash of the Primitives
23. Prisoner of Your Charms…Rusti Steel & the Star-tones…CD Café-A-La-Rock (request)
24,Quick Slug…Lega Vipers…EP Quick Slug
25. Little Green men…Paul Ansell's Number Nine….CD Dynamite #40 (VA)
26. Coffin Maker…the Swampy’s…CD Last One Before Snuffin Out
27. Rattlesnake…the Mau Mau…CD Mau Music for Mau People
28. Big Big Thump…the Ceasars…CD Welcome to the Mainstream
29. Theme from “Ramblin Bastards”….Ramblin Ambassadors…CD Avanti
30. High Class Lady…the Lennrockers…CD Best of the Lennrockers (request)
31. Hard Moonlight…Hill Valley Lighting….Single (request)
32. Rock n Roll Heart…Tennessee Voodoo Coupe…CD Over the Moon
33.Teardrop Bop…the Rockets…CD Nail Polish, Lies & Gasoline (request)
34. Kiss Me Baby…Chris Almoada…CD Come to New Orleans
35. Return of the Angry Gentlemen…the Reveb Syndicate…CD Mondo Cacti
36. Skinny Dippin…Frankie & the Pool Boys…CD the Adventues of Cap’n Coconut
37. The Gothest Girl I know…Corb Lund…CD Cabin Fever ( request)
38. Possessed …the Howlers…CD Watch the World Die
39. Johnny D….Alley Dukes…CD Northern Rednecks
40. If it ain’t Rockin…Whirlwind…CD Back into the Storm
41. Blood Alley... The Neutronz...CD Knucklehead   
42. Heavy Baby…the Royal Crowns…CD Vol.#3 (request)
43. No Matter What I do…Burnin Ethyl…Single ( request) 

Tallboys - One 2013

One of the most anticipated albums of this year has to be the Tall Boys "One". This legendary band has never really released an official album until now.From 1983-87 the band put out some singles, an ep and a mini album .In 1998 "Funtime" a complete works was released and in 2011 "Live at the Klub Foot" (recorded in 1985) came out and the band reformed and played  a few gigs .Earlier this year the band generated a fair amount of buzz (on both sides of the Atlantic) when they entered Camden Recording Studios to lay down an album.The resulting disc "One" is vintage Tall Boys  and that's a good thing.This is killer stuff folks and just what you would want and expect.Old school psychobilly meets garage, punk and rock n roll that's still unique and kool .This puppy slides in with some new,some old and a few covers that add up to one hell of an album.Highlights include:"Another Day ","River Of Fire","This Bird Will Fly" and  "The Man Who Walked On the Moon". 

      The Tall Boys are in fine form here and as a result "One "is diffidently one of the better albums to come down the pike this year.Hell it may even blow your socks off! Recommended.   https://www.facebook.com/TallBoysUKofficial

The Bullet Biters - Stranglers United 2013

Hailing from the frozen  wastelands of Finland  comes The Bullet Biters one of the best bands you probably never heard of.These psycho kats have been knocking them dead in their homeland since 2004.With 2 successful ep's under their belt the band has quietly gained a rep for been kinda kool.You could say that they are one of Finland's best kept secrets.Well hopefully that's going to change with the release of "Stranglers United" the band's debut album. This puppy crashes the door with 12 original psycho rockers that are just straight up kool.You could say  this modern psychobilly done with an old school take .It has a a familiarity to it but at the same time it's a breath of fresh air. Highlights include: "Strangler Of Deserted Beach', " Delirium Rock", "She´s My Mystery Girl"and  the sure fire butt-kicker "Voodoo Transit".

       Stranglers United is one of those albums that will appeal to more than just the psychobilly crowd .From the first track to the last it fires on all cylinders.How good is it ; you have to be a  brain dead kind of a guy not to like it. Recommended  https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bullet-Biters/134605343277545    http://www.bulletbiters.com/

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday November 20, 2013

Shakin Katz Radio
Wednesday November 20, 2013
3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm

1. Shakin Katz Theme…the Vanishers…Single
2. Let Me Tech You How to eat…Reverend Horton Heat…Single
3.Catch Me on a Good Day…Sgt. Bilko’s Krazy Combo… Lewingsky Lips
4. Bang Bang…the Hi-Tones…Single live
5. Feel So Lonely…the Beat Devils… Touchdown
6. King of Monsters…the Blackrats… King of Monsters
7.River Cit…Vice Tricks… Self Titled
8. Rise of the Shadow People…King Beez… Deathproof Vol.2
9. Conductor Man…Cousin Harley… It’s a Sin (request)
10. Knockin at my Door…Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets… Self Titled
11. Born to Lose…the Creepshow… Life after Death
12. I wanna Be a Pimp…Small Town Pimps… B-I-N-G-O (request)
13. Primitive Girls are more Fun…Washington DeadCats… Primitive Girls are more Fun
14. For Your Love ...The Hepmasters ...This Is How We Roll
15. Let’s Go…Six Gun Romeo… Welcome to the Show
16. Rockin Bones…Ronnie Dawson… Roots of Psycho Billy (request)
17.Prove Your Love is True…B and the Bops… Don’t Stop the rock Bop (request)
18. Dance to the bop… the Diamond Drapes…Demo
19. Let’s Go Crazy….Matchbox… Riders in the Sky
20. Surfin to Hell…Evil Elvis… Tattoo Fuckwit
21. Thrills & Sensations…The Quakes… Quiff Rock (request)
22. Lonely Cryin Blues…Ginger St.James… Spank. Sparkle & Growl
23. No Mercy…Sarah & Jeff…EP No Mercy
24. Arise…the Devil n Us…Devils Music
25. Waveboard Action.…Surfer Joe…Senor Surf
26. Move to that Groove…#56 Alley Chaps… World of Shadows
27.Boppin Cat…Devils Hotrod… Dirty Rockers for Broken Hearts
28. Let’s Go…Stressor…Trip to Mad City (request)
29. Earthquake…Jason & the Nomads…. Warpspeed
30. Stomper…So Long Sucker… This Ain’t No Game
31. Aren’t You Pretty…Big John Bates… Take Your Medicine
32. Jekyll & Hyde…Alphabet Bombers… Panic Attack
33. VooDoo Transit…. Bullet Biters… Stranglers United  (request)
34. Hot Hot Mama…Bloodshot Bill… Thunder & Lightening
35. Gene and Eddy…Stray Cats… the Best of the Stray Cats (request)
36. Another Man….Smokin 45’s… On the Boards
37. Sex & Drugs & Rock n Roll….The Peacocks… Touch & Go
38. Hillbilly Heroin…Christian D & the Hangovers….EP Life Gets in the Way
39. Spark Plug Betty…the Hubcaps… Rockabilly Party w
40. Crossfire…Johnny & the Hurricanes… Birth of Surf (request)
41. Live Fast….. The Silverhounds…EP Hellacious
42. Dear Highway…Gunsmoke…CD Dear Highway
　

Rio & the Rockabilly Revival - Runaway Train 2013

Considered by many to be one of Detroit's finest bands,Rio & the Rockabilly Revival  are also a hard working outfit that has a rep for been a killer live band.Last year(2012) they released the ep "The Midnight Rebel Sessions" a very strong disc that caught a lot of people off guard and also gained  a fair amount of airplay world wide. As a result of this the band managed to create a pretty good buzz  leading up to the release of their debut album. Well " Runaway Train" is now out and this puppy  delivers the goods .Strolling in with 9 fun and diverse tracks for your pleasure.This is a kool mix of rockabilly, blues ,rock n roll ,a little soul and some swing to boot.Highlights include: "Runaway Train","That Man's So", "Good Man" and "Rumble & Roar".

      Rio & the Rockabilly Revival are more than  just a rockabilly band  and "Runaway Train" proves that in spades This is a band to watch and one that really has it going on.Recommended   https://www.facebook.com/RioRockabillyRevival    http://www.rioandtherockabillyrevival.com/RRR_Online/Rock_It!.html
   


 

King Beez - DEATHPROOF VOL 2 2013

When the King Beez put out an album you can bank on a few things,that it will be loud,in your face and also damn good.After all this is one of the best  smash mouth surf bands out there. If  2012's " DEATHPROOF VOL 1" proved any thing it's that these boys aren't afraid to jump into dangerous waters.The melding of surf and metal is no easy trick to pull off and the King Beez nailed it.Now there back with "  DEATHPROOF VOL 2" and lets just say the band has stepped it up.Punching in with 6 tracks that ooze power, this is surf metal at it's best.Highlights include:"Rise Of The Shadow People", "Chupacabra", "Hellride" and "Dia de Muertos".

 
     DEATHPROOF VOL 2  may not be everybody's cup of tea but make no mistake the King Beez are  one killer surf band that can and will push the boundaries of surf music.This is loud,in your face and also damn good.Just what you would expect. Recommended !  https://www.facebook.com/kingbeezcanada   http://www.mattgroopie.com/ 

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday November 13, 2013

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist 
Wednesday November 13, 2013
Interview with Bill Thornberry of the Hellbent Rockers
3:30-6:00pm, Chrw 94.9fm 
 
1. Shakin Katz Theme…the Vanishers
2. The Devil in Me…the Devil n Us…CD The Devils Music
3. Goodbye Charlie…the Farrell Bros…CD Rumble at the Opry ( request)
4. Bob’s A Zombie…the Rocketz…CD California Hell 5. What‘s Your Poison….the Hellbent Rockers  demo
    Interview with Bill Thornberry
6. Hurricane…the Hellbent Rockers…demo
7. Pasloen Dramederio…Los Tiki Phantoms…Single
8. Jessie B. ….Hellbound Hepcats…CD Vol.2
9.Good Man…Rio & the Rockabilly Revial…CD Runaway Train (request)
10.Hillbilly Highway…Sasquatch Prom Date…CD Self titled
11. GO!GO!GO!…Roy Orbison…CD Rockabilly Boogie(Rockin Memphis)
12. Tarantula…Bevel Emboss…CD Celluloid (request)
13. Punkabilly Rumble…Washington Deadcats…CD Primitive Girls are more Fun…
14.Black jack…Knockville…Single
15. Lonesome Feeling….Ronnie Hayward Combo…CD Tail Shaking
16. Legendary Suffering…Lomesome Kings…Legendary Suffering (request)
17. Shake, Shake,Shake a Rock n Rolla…Rumblebees…Single
18.Sizzle…Screaming Rebel Angels…Single
19. Hip Shakin Baby…Ollie Vee…CD Lonesome Girl…(request)
20. The Weeping Willow Tree…Eddie Clandening…Single
21. My Girl Friend…the Long Tall Texans…Single
22. Chasin the Devil’s Hot Rod…Voodoo Swing…CD Fast Cars, Guitars, Tattoos & Scars
23. Pole Nectar…the Huaraches…CD Ride
24. Long Gone, So Long…the Bloodshots…CD On Fire (request)
25. Good Man…Heavy Trash….CD Midnight Soul Serenade (request)
26. Burnin Coal…Bloodshot Bill & His Big Combo…Single
27. Born of the Motor…Koffin Kats…CD Born of the Motor
28. Take it Higher…Ruckus…Single (request)
29. Class of Lonely Dreams…the Black Frame Spectacles…CD Grady Sessions 2
30. Sick Spasmoid…Demented Are Go…CD Kicked out of Hell (request) 
31. Miserlou ... Dick Dale and The Del-Tones  Birth of Surf (request)
32. Rollin…Rosekill…Rocked! Shocked! Thrilled!
33. King of the Slot Car Track…R.A.R.C. …CD Rockabilly Deluxe
                                      ( Reach Around Rodeo Clowns)
34. The Last Luau…the Rockin Rebels…CD Doomsday Rising
35. P.G.I.T.U…the Kings of Outer Space…CD How to Fly a Rocked Ship
36. Wagon Wheel…Preying Saints…Single
37. Sarah Jane…The Silvertones…CD Hi-Fi Westernbilly Styles
38. Cougar Country…the Blue Demons…CD Self Titled (request )
39. Graveyard Farmers…the Kasketeers…CD the Dead boys of Psychobilly
40. Gigi…Les Malleche’s…CD Partis En Road test
 

The Devil 'n' Us – Devil's Music 2013

When The Devil 'n' Us burst onto the German music in 2012 they really created waves and a ton of buzz.After all these kats  are in or have been members of Mad Sin, Blue Rockin', Sunny Domestozs. Kimikaze Queens and the Frantic Flintstones.That's  impressive pedigree, no matter how you look at it.The 4 song ep they released last year was well received and validated all the buzz about them.So now the band is back with their debut album "Devil's Music" and it's one pretty strong album that's way more rock n roll than psychobilly.This puppy crashes in  with 13 tracks that will hook and haul  you in for one kool ride.We get some rockabilly,punk,psychobilly and even a little saxophone that all combine to make one kool rock n roll stew.Highlights include: "Arise"," The Devil In Me", "Borrowed Wings"  and "Three Questionmarks"

        Devil's Music is a diverse platter that will plesantly surprise many and it is one of the better releases so far in 2013 ,it's that good. Recommended  https://www.facebook.com/TheDevilnUs   http://www.reverbnation.com/thedevilnus