The Zipheads - Prehistoric Beat 2013

The Zipheads have been kicking around England in one form or another since 2004.For about 4 years the band was called "The Runaway Boys" (not to be confused with the Irish rockabilly band of the same name) and actually achieved some success as well as a earning a rep of been a pretty good live act.In 2008 the band  kinda disappeared only to resurface in 2010 ,this time under their original name The Zipheads.So now in 2013 the band has finally released their long awaited debut album "Prehistoric Beat" .This puppy comes in with a mix of 12 kool tracks of "Suburban Rockabilly" that hit the mark.This is more than just rockabilly we get  ska, punk,psychobilly,shades of surf and even some country all throwin' into the mix.The result is one damn good and interesting album  .Highlights include: " Dinosaur Rock", "Blast From The Past","Back To The Barracks" and "Don't Pretend".

There is really something for everyone here and from the first  track to the last The Zipheads deliver the goods but then again anyone familiar with the band would expect nothing less.Recommended!   https://www.facebook.com/zipheads   http://www.zipheads.com/ 

Six Gun Romeo - Welcome To The Show 2013

Vancouver's Six Gun Romeo are one of those bands that are kinda like a kool secret. In my neck of the woods  their name usually draws blank stares  but the few that know of the band smile and tell you how good they are. For example: 4/5th of the band are the Los Caminos a killer surf band (with 3 very good albums by the way),that should tell you something.Anyway  Six Gun Romeo are known for their  high energy rockabilly.Truth be told this is a band that sits firmly on the corner of rockabilly and rock n roll.In 2010 the band released the  impressive "Hoodshaker" (their debut album) and anybody who heard it  was hooked .Now 3 years later the band has released the follow up  and man it was diffidently worth the wait. 'Welcome To The Show" rocks and bops in with 12 fun and very infectious original tracks to cure your ills. This puppy is a little more  rock n roll than  rockabilly and also has splashes of the blues .Highlights include: "Let's Go","El Camino","The Good Samaritan" and "Hotrod's & Ponytails". Six Gun Romeo  have upped their game here and as a result  "Welcome To The Show" is a damn fine album.Hell you know it's good when it leaves you wanting more.Recommended  https://www.facebook.com/sixgunromeo   http://www.reverbnation.com/sixgunromeo



 

Shakin Katz Radio Wednesday September 25, 2013 Playlist

Shakin Katz Radio
Wednesday September 25, 2013
3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm

1. Shakin Katz theme… the Vanishers…Single (can)
2. Rockabilly Baby…the Hub Caps…CD Rockabilly Party
3. I‘m Ready…..Fats Domino…CD 20 Greatest Hits (request)
4. I’m Coming Home…the Rocketz…CD California Hill
5. Wasted Night….the RayGun Cowboys…CD Cowboy Up (can & request)

6. Rockaway Beach…Tennessee Voodoo Coupe…CD Over the Moon (can)
7. Sizzle…Screaming Rebel Angels…Single (request)
8. Three Men One Coffin…Mau Mau…CD Mau Music for Mau People (can)
9. Wiggle Dress…the Neutronz…CD KnuckleHead (request)

10. Kings of the Slot Car Track…Reach Around Rodeo Clowns….CD Rockabilly Deluxe
11. Stuck on You…the Dopplegangers….CD Bad Bad Man
12. A nerd in Tunisia…The Huaraches…CD Ride (can)
13. Set sail…the Kasketeers…CD the Dead Boys of Psycho Billy

14. Dance To The Bop…the Diamond Drapes…Single Demo (can)
15. Carry on Teddy Boys…The Rhythm Aces…CD Hand Me Down Suits & Hobnail Boots
16. Ain’t no Rest for Elvis….Pink Cadillac Scat Cats…EP Rip it Up (can & request)
17. Grandaddy’s Rockin …Mac Curtis…CD Classic Rockabilly

18. Did You Mean Jelly Bean…Sonny Tucker & the Tornados…CD Wild Wild Love
19. Devil Don’t tie My Shoes…Black Frame Spectacle…CD Grady Sessions (can)
20.Lady Pomp Girl…Royal Crowns…CD Vol.3 (can & request)
21.Little Innocent…Deke Dickerson…Single

22. Ask Yourself…Nikki Hill…CD Here’s Nikki Hill (request)
23. Hard Moon Light…Hill Valley Lighting…Single (can)
24. Showdown…King Beez…CD Self Titled (can & request)
25.The Curse…Pony Boy Oneman Trio…CD Nice to Eat You

26. Graveyard Stomp…the Meteors…CD Revenge of the Killer Pussies (request)
27. Graveyard Rumble…the Katacombs…CD Graveyard Rumble (can)
28. Go Go Girl….The Caravans…CD Uncovered in Studio 1
29. Just Rock…the Quakes…CD Negative Charge

30. Rockabilly Playground…Ruby Dee & the Snake Handlers…CD Rockabilly Playland
31. Interstate Deathtoll…Orange Whip…CD Self Titled (can)
32. To the Rockabilly Beat…John Lindberg Trio…CD Made for Rock n Roll
33. Honky Tonk Song…Israel Proulx…CD Mr. Frantic (can)

34. Voo Doo Transit…the Bullet Biters…CD Stranglers United
35. Reloaded…the Zorchmen…CD Attack of the Zorchmen
36. Bleed…the Brains…CD Monster Within (can)
37. Radish Rock…Rapid Radishes…CD Self Titled (request)

38. Blue Special….Buzz Deluxe…CD Self Titled (can)
39. STOP Boppin…Carol & Her Rhythm Rockers…CD Self Titled (request)
40. Mississippi Magnolia…Howling Bullets…Single (can) #
41. Dear Highway…Gunsmoke…CD Dear Highway (can) #12
42. Legend of Johnny Rumble…the Rowdeymen….CD Zombie Night in Canada (can)

Ruby Dee and The Snakehandlers - Rockabilly Playground 2013

 

Texas  rockabilly roots rockers Ruby Dee and The Snakehandlers are a band that really does have a ton of cred. For over 10 years now they have been  playing their brand of Americana and rockabilly and in the process have developed a pretty significant following.With 3 albums and an ep out as well as some chart success in the U.S.you could say things are going smooth. In late 2012 the band announced their 4th album by using a Kickstarter campaign  and that the new album would be a children's rockabilly album .Talk about catching people off guard.Well the results are in  and " Rockabilly Playground",the bands fourth album just may surprise you.Sure it's a kid's album but it's also a pretty good rockabilly.Put it this way; lyrics for the kids ( good ones at that) and music for the rest of us.We get 10 tracks here that make for an enjoyable listen ranging from straight up rockabilly to flashes of country.Highlights include:" No Rules","Naptime Is No Fun","

I Remember 2 + 2" and the tittle track "Rockabilly Playground". This sure isn't going to blow your socks off but "Rockabilly Playground "will definetly grow on you .Check it out, your little ones will love you for it!https://www.facebook.com/rubydeeandthesnakehandlers?ref=br_tf    http://www.rubydeemusic.com/

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday September 11, 2013

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist
Wednesday September 11, 2013
3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm

1. Shakin Katz Theme…the Vanishers…Single (can)
2. Now…Mothra Slapping Orchestra…CD Toi tu Creuses (thou Hollow)
3. Camille…7 Shot Screamers…CD I was a Teenager
4. Girls & gasoline…the Hard Tails…CD Self Tiled (can & request)
5. I’m Gonna Tell My Daddy…Rhythm Sophie…Single

6. In the alley Baby…Mars Attacks…CD Blood & Thunder
7. Old School Troublemarker…Fender 55...CD Troublemaker
8. Rollerskate Girl…6 Gun Romeo…CD Hood shaker (can)
9. Kill Me….Alien Invasion Fleet…Demo Single

10. Graveyard Party…Hopeless Chicken Freaks…EP Haunted Hill
11. One Last Kiss…Grave Mistakes…CD Dig Your Own Grave (can)
12. Gone, Gone, Gone…Snuffy Jenkins…CD Green Teeth (can)
13. Terrors of the Night…the Silverhounds…EP Self Titled (request)

14. Freitach Evening…Tom Toxic & the Holstein Rockets…CD On at next Battle
15. Benny Hill Theme…Devils Hot Rod…CD Dirty Rocks for Broken Hearts (can)
16. Jump When I want…the Bullets…CD Sons of the Gun
17. Daddy’s Got a Gun…the Allens…CD Self Titled (can)

18. Catch On…Darrel Higham…CD Wild in Hollywood
19. Gitchigoomi (the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald)….the Sin-Tonics….CD Self Titled (can)
20. Hard Times Ahead…Janis Martin… CD Juke Joint Boogie (request)
21. Never Enough…the Tigersharks…CD this ain’t not a boat accident (can)

22. It’s Rock n Roll…the Reach around Rodeo Clowns…CD Rockabilly Deluxe
23. Rockin on the Railroad….Snakebite…CD Rockin Up a Storm..
24. Let Me Be Your Salty Dog…Steve Taylor’s…CD Drum Boogie (can)
25. the Ballad of Dave Stieb…the Huaraches…CD Ride (can)

27. Surfin to Hell…Evil Elvis…CD Tattoo’d Fuckwit (can)
28. Loser…Bamboula…CD American Psychobilly Archive (request)
29. Within Sanity…Chainsaw Lobotomy… CD Close but no Cigar (can)
30. Your Devotion…the Grave Brothers…CD Self Titled

31. The Gothest Girl I can…Corb Lund…CD Cabin Fever (can)
32. Asylum Park…Hellbats…CD Dark n Mighty
33. The Man who would be King…Jeffery Hatcher & the Big Beat…CD Cross our Hearts (can)
35. Dead by Dawn…the Phantom Creeps…Single (can)

36. Bun in the Oven…the Headers…CD Don’t Talk Smack
37. Voodoo Queen…Rick & the Krickets…CD Right as Rain (can)
38. Farewell…the Rampires…CD Bat Boys Never Die
39. Something out of Nothin…the Millwinders…CD Ladies & Gentlemen (can)

40. Get Em Gone…Koffin Rockers…Single
41. 3, 2, 1.…Go…Kings Pawn Three…CD the rest of the Party Takes Damage (can)
42. Endless Road…Alley Dukes…CD Northern Redneck (can)
43. 3 months, 2 weeks, 2 days…the Arkhams…CD the Road to Arkham

44. Tarzan…the Stringbeans….Single (request)
45. Work it on out…Greg Aracade…Single (can)
46. Walk with Me…Caroline & Her Rhythm Rockers…Single
47. Won’t Take Long…Burnin Ethyl…CD Pop the Hood (can)

The Maü-Maü - Maü Music For Maü People 2013

Talk about burning fast and bright in late 2012  The Maü-Maü  erupted onto the Quebec scene like an out of control lead sled rocket  and word of the band spread pretty fast .With a ton of pedigree comes high expectations  and here was a  band that more than  lived up to all the noise that has been surrounding them.In early 2013 they went into the studio to lay down their debut album,played a few killer shows ,took the summer off, packed it in  and then put out their one and only album.That said "Maü Music For Maü People" is nothing short of a pure rush.This puppy smashes in with 15 in your face tracks that for the most part don't let up .Self described as "Psycho- voodoo-garage-a-billy-deluxe" this is all that and more.Let's just say this is raw garage melding with psychobilly that makes for a rough but kool  brew.Highlights include : "Three Men One Coffin", "Red Headed Plag","Sous Les Tropiq" and "Maü Baker".

   It's sad that The Maü-Maü are no longer and they really were a band that managed to impress more than a few people . "Maü Music For Maü People " is nothing short of a damn fine album  and a pretty good testament to a short lived kool band that knew how to blow the doors off the joint. 
  https://www.facebook.com/OowMauMau     the band has posted the album here for free http://www.mediafire.com/download/h39cflnirui4343/THE+MA%C3%9C-MA%C3%9C+-+Ma%C3%BC+Music+For+Ma%C3%BC+People+%282013%29.rar                            http://www.reverbnation.com/themaumau

The Kasketeers - The Dead Boys of Psychobilly 2013

Since 2009 The Kasketeers have been making  some noise with their horror themed psychobilly .Along the way these psycho's have gained some notoriety .In 2010 they released their debut album " Wake Up The Dead" a surprisingly good  disc that managed to catch more than a few people off guard.It even managed to  snag some airplay here in North America .Now the band is back with it's follow up release "The Dead Boys of Psychobilly" and it's a good one .This puppy strolls in with 12 psycho rockers that grab your attention and just like their first album there is way more going on here than what meets the eye.This isn't your run of the mill  horror based psychobilly band.  Highlights include: "Wild and Free", "Zombie Man","Big Black Hearse To Heaven" and"Set Sail".

Personally I'm really not into the horror angle but The Kasketeers are one band that do pull it off damn well and musically this seems to be a band that can probably pull off more than you and I think.These guys are really worth checking out. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kasketeers/164963697618  http://www.reverbnation.com/kasketeers

Shakin Katz Radio playlist Wednesday September 4, 2013

Shakin Katz Radio
Wednesday September 4, 2013
3:30-6:30pm, Chrw 94.9fm

1. Shakin Katz Theme…the Vanishers…Single (can)

2. Drink…Alien Invasion Fleat…Single
3. Catch Me On a Good Day…Sqt. Bilko’s Krazy Combo…EP Lewinsky Lips
4. Monkey Arm…Kings of Outer Space…CD How to Fly a Rocket (request)
5. Hip Shakin Baby…Ollive Vee…CD Lonesome Girl (can)

6. King of Monsters…the Blackrats…CD King of Monsters (can)
7. Rockabillyland…Cat Club…CD Rockabilly land
8. Sinners & Saints…Creepshow…Single (can)
9. Temptation…Tiger Army…EP Early Years

10. They Come in the Night…the Matadors…Single (can)
11. Darkness in Her Room…Hot Rod Frankie…CD God Gasoline & Me (request)
12. Interstate Death Toll…Orange Whip…CD Self Titled (can)
13. Stuck on You…the Doppelgangers…CD Bad Bad Man

14. Sizzle…Screamin Rebel Angels…Single
15. Little Angel….The Brains…CD Self Titled (can)
16. Harlan Hieves…Luna Vegas…CD Demon Creeper, Asylum Seekers
17. Murder Suicide…Gutter Ghouls…CD Motor City Murder Billy (request)

18. Organ Failure….The Troublemakers…CD the Treblemakers verses the Doomsday Device (can)
19. One Long Saturday Night…BR5-49...CD Self Titled (request)
20. Cider Road…the Dreadnoughts…CD Polka’s not Dead (can)
21. Sharp Dressed Man…the Basementones…CD Let there be noise

23. Wild & free…Bone Machine…CD Gui in My Hell
24. The Rumble Tumble…the Skiffle Billy Cocktail (request)
25. Day 38...the Katacombs….CD Graveyard Rumble (can)
26. Invasion of the Saucer-men…the Zorchmen…CD Attack of the Zorchmen

27.Hardmoonlight…Hill Valley Lightening…Single (can)
28.Shake a Leg…Bettie & the Handsome Trio…Single
29. Let’s Have Some Fun…the Desperados…CD on the Rampage (request)
30.Heartache Overload…the Ceazars…CD Mainstream (request)

31.Come Back…the Reckless Ones…EP the Reckless Ones
32. Black Ice…the Rocketz…CD California Hell
33. Mau Baker…the Mau Mau….Single(can & request)
34. Let’s Go Crazy…Bird Doggin Daddies…CD We Got the Bug

35. Out of Control…Sonny Tucker & the Tornadoes…CD Wild Wild Lover (request)
36.Shark Fin Soup…the King Beez…Single (can & request)
37. Long gone So Long…the Bloodshots…Single
38. Baby Jane…Christian D & the Hangovers…CD Cut Loose & Live (can)

39. Sittin with You….Bloodshot Bill…Single (can)
40. Wine Drinkin Women…Royal Crowns…CD After Dark (can)
41. Back Up Baby…Greasemarks CD Griddle Greasin Daddies (can)
42. Double Back Diamond…Urban Surf Kings…Single (can)
43. End of the Line…Rockin Rebels…CD Doomsday Rising (can)
44. Blue Chrome Dream…Shakedown Combo…CD Shakin Down (can)

45. I’m Victim of Your Love…the Scannerz…CD Scannerz (request)
46. Mississippi Magnolia…the Howling Bullets…Single (can)
47. Hot Little Mama….Thunderbirdheads…CD It Came From Hell
48. Gangster…Voodoo Allen…EP 220
49. American Psychobilly…the Butchery Boys…CD USDA Condemed
50. Family Plot…the Vanishers…CD the Biggest Hand (can & request)

Shakin Katz Radio playlist Interview with Doghouse Rose Wednesday Aug 28, 2013

Shakin Katz Radio
Interview with Doghouse Rose
Wednesday Aug 28, 2013
3:30-6:30pm, Chrw 94.9fm

1. Shakin Katz Theme…the Vanishers….Single (can)
2. I’m Coming Home…the Rocketz…CD California Hell
3.Callin in Twisted…Reverend Horton Heat…CD Revival
4. Barbed Wired…Link Wray… King of the Wild Guitar (request)
5.Headstone Rock…Rockin Ryan & the Real Gooners…CD Cry of Midnight (request)

6. I’ll Be Leavin You…the Jetways…Single
7. Cold Cold Cold…Reach Around Rodeo Clowns…CD Dark Days Dark Night
8. House of Haunt…House of Haunt…Single(can)
9. Long Lean Baby….Luster Kings…CD Way Out there

10. Slave for the Beast…Pat Capocci…Single
11. Quick Slug…Legato Vipers…EP Quick Slug (can)
12. Race with the Devil…Pete Turland…CD Cruising (can)
13. Sitting with You…Bloodshot Bill…CD Lonesome Road (can)

LIVE TO AIR
14. Doing Time…Doghouse Rose Live…Single
15. SOB…Doghouse Rose Live…Single
16. Hellbound…Doghouse Rose Live…Single

Interview and Chit Chat Time with Sarah and Jeff of Doghouse Rose
17. No Mercy…Doghouse Rose …CD No Mercy
18. Drag Me Down…Doghouse Rose…CD No Mercy

Great to have Sarah and Jeff in the studio for a live to air performance and some Chit Chat time about what is new with the band and the Journeys for their Euro Tour in September 2013...Thanks Guys always a pleasure to have You in the House!!!

19. Maybelline…Alistar Christi…CD Unmarked Grave (can)
20. Wall of Death…Jack Rabbit Slim…CD Emperors New Clothes(request)
21. Racing down the Road…the Camtwisters…CD Outlaw Rockabilly
22. Cut Loose…Deke Dickerson…Single

23. Speed Freak…Guana Batz…CD Powder Keg (1996) (request)
24. Destructobotz…Klingonz…CD Ghastly Things (request)
25. Too Dead to Skate…Chainsaw Lobotomy…CD Close But no Cigar (can & request)
26. Whiskey & Cigarettes… Whiskey Kill…Single

27. Follow Me…Kim Lenz & the Jaquars…Single
28. Goonie Bird….the Royal Crowns…CD 32 Miles to Memphis (can & request)
29. Click Bang Boom…Aloha Screwdriver…CD the Haunted Planet
30. Get Em Gone….the Koffin Rockers…EP Self Titled

31. Bang Bang…the Hi-Tones….Single Live (can)
32. Don‘t make Me Wait…the Brioles….CD Down Down Down
33. Galaxy 500...Eve Hell & the Razors….CD When the Lights Go out (can)
34. Blonde Haired Assassin…Mickey & the Mutants…CD Touch of Madness

35. Lewingsky Lips…Sqt Bilko’s Krazy Combo…EP Lewinsky Lips
36. Big Hunk of Love…Katmen…CD Katmen Kometh #
37. Bust out the Boogie…Black Frame Spectacles…CD Grady Session 2 (can)
38. Turn my Back on You…the Blue Cats…CD Best Down Yet (request)

39. Peg Pants….Bill Beach…Single
40. I Love You So…the Swingin Blackjacks…EP 4 Hot Tracks (can)
41. Rock Juke Box…Bob King…CD Shakin Up North (can)
42. Coke n Rum Blues….Pike Cavalero…CD Just a Matter of Manners
43. I can Tell…Rattled Rooster…CD Young and Modern (can)
44. Blue Cheer….Dead Beat…CD Boss Sound (can)
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Reach Around Rodeo Clowns - Rockabilly Deluxe 2013

For a lot people,including me this has to be one of the most anticipated albums of the year.The band's last album "Dark Days, Dark Nights"(2010) was simply a great album,hell it is easily one of the best albums to come out in the last few years in any genre.So what's a band to follow up with ...well R.A.R.C. change it up  and give us "Rockabilly Deluxe" and lets just say this is one kool take on modern rockabilly.This puppy clocks in with 10 tracks of sweaty rockabilly/rock n roll  that you can't help but like .As usual  we get more stories about madness,sex ,bad women and obsession.However this time out we have less psychobilly but  way more horns and keyboards. Don't let that fool you this still sounds tough,has an edge and there is no mistaking this is R.A.R.C..Highlights include: "I Used to Be the One","Wild, Crazy, and Out of Control","Bowling Alley Baby" and the way kool "King of the Slot Car Track".
  Rockabilly Deluxe is not only a great sounding album it's also very refreshing, kinda unique and fun.This is a remarkable album by one of the best bands out there.Only a nincompoop wouldn't like this.  Highly Recommended !!   https://www.facebook.com/ReachAroundRodeoClownsPage   http://www.lanarkrecords.net/

The Caezars - Welcome To The Mainstream 2013

These young English lions  managed to shake things up back in 2010 with their "wild and greasy rockabilly" debut  album"Shake Down" .Back then the band was a four piece and many people out there were  looking at them as the next big.Last year they  released a stellar ep  and now the band's back with their sophomore album "Welcome To The Mainstream". Laying a smack down  of 12 originals tracks that bring it on.Yes we get more greasy rockabilly and garage as well as some revved up rock n roll.This is big and bold and maybe a real stab at hitting the mainstream .Highlights include : "I’m Just Bad ', " You Can Love Me ", " Broken Hearted And Mean " and the kool " Heartache Overload ". There is enough here to keep the old fans happy and still bring new fans into the fray.Sure there is a bit of a different tone from the band's debut  but this is a really good and solid effort that is well worth throwing a few bucks down on. Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/thecaezars     http://www.thecaezars.com/ 

The Huaraches - The Huaraches Ride! 2013

When I first picked up this baby I thought kool cover by a band named after some Mexican flat bread  and my interest was captured .To my surprise The Huaraches hail from Kingston, Ontario a town that has a pretty good music scene but is known more  for some other things that I won't get into.Anyway these kats are a pretty kool surf band that have a rep for been a killer live band.The band's debut album "Ride" comes in with 13 original and strong tracks that will please any one who loves surf . This is a well balanced album that ranges from traditional surf to spaghetti to mainly surf punk.With only one track here over 3 minutes this puppy moves and has plenty of muscle to pull you in even if you're not a fan of surf. Highlights include: "Jaywalk, Don't Run", "A Fast One","Pole Nectar" and "A Nerd in Tunisia". The Huaraches recorded "Ride" live off the floor as they say and the result is pretty damn good .This is one Canadian surf band to keep an eye on .Recommended! https://www.facebook.com/thehuaraches?fref=ts    http://www.reverbnation.com/thehuaraches 

The Doppelgängers - Bad Bad Man 2013

The  Doppelgangers formerly  Dick Dynamite and the Doppelgängers have been at it since 2005  and have a rep as a killer live band.Despite a few line up changes and a move half way around the world, these psychos have managed to put out a couple of fine eps,some singles and one album.With that and some really good word of mouth they have developed a fair size following and deservedly so.   This is one psychobilly band that isn't afraid to mix things up,these guys can knock you up the side of your head one minute then make you laugh the next.That said the band's second album  "Bad Bad Man" is a total blast coming in with 12 pretty damn good tracks of  psychobilly madness.Ranging from old school to spaghetti /western this puppy certainly rocks.As like in the past the band also injects some humor through out the proceedings.Highlights include:" Stuck On You" ,"Little Green Man", "Plutonic Chronic", and "Drag Me To hell". Right from the get go to the last track this is the strongest, the most enjoyable and the best release so far by The Doppelgängers. You may want to check this puppy out.Recommended   https://www.facebook.com/dickdynamiteandthedoppelgangers    http://www.reverbnation.com/dickdynamiteandthedoppelgangers