Sunday 27 October 2013

Saturday 26 October 2013

Vice Tricks - Vice Tricks 2013


Since 2008 the  Vice Tricks have been tearing up the Louisville scene and making a name for themselves along the way. Self declared as a "psycho rock" this outfit is really one bad ass psychobilly/punkabilly band .Word of mouth  on these kats  was and is pretty solid .Hell  word has even reached up to my neck of the woods(Canada) about them.So with 2 demo releases and 2 eps  under their belts, it time for a full proper album.The self -titled debut album comes ripping in with 13 damn solid tracks that don't let up.This is one of those albums that mashes psychobilly with straight up rock and the result is pretty good.Highlights include: " Over the Edge" ,"Drinking Lunch On a School Day"," Metropolis" and the kool "River City".
   Vice Tricks more than lives up to what you may have heard about them and bottom line here is that this is killer.Recommended !  https://www.facebook.com/vicetricks     http://www.vicetricks.com/



The Surftronics ­- Greatest Hits 2013


The Surftronics claim they hail from Surf City, Quebec and their debut album is called "Greatest Hits".Right away you gotta like this guys.By the way this two piece is known to dish out some pretty kool surf ."Greatest Hits" rides in with a kool mix of 14 originals and covers that clock in at around 35 minutes, so you know these guys keep it short and brisk.The band covers a lot  of the surf gambit here; from traditional to spaghetti  and spy .There is also a healthy dose of some "chessy "organ  throwin' the mix too boot.Highlights include: "Drive-O-Gringo","Submarine","Cactus Revolution" and " Frankie Goes to Shish Kebab".There is also a surprisingly  kool cover of  "Heartbreaker-Loving Maid".
  You just know The Surftronics don't take themselves too seriously and that they have a sense of  humor. This is a really strong debut album that is very likeable ,fun and damn good by a band you should keep an eye on.Recommended  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Les-Surftronics/491234594265994   http://www.thesurftronics.com/



Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday October 23, 2013



ShakinKatz Radio Playlist
Wednesday October 23, 2013
3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm
1. Shakin Katz Theme…the Vanishers
2. Born to Lose…the Creepshow…CD Life after Death
3. Now…Mothra Slapping Orchestra…CD Toitu Creuses
4. Illeana…Jammy & the Rockin Trio…CD Sally wants to Rock
5. Devils Car…Matchless…CD Don’t leave Your Day Job ( request)
6. Rollin Out…the Bloodshots….CD On Fire
7. Truck Driver….The Tumblin Go Go’s….CD Turmoil (request)
8. If You wanna Rock…Six Gun Romeo…CD Welcome to the Show
9. King of the Slot Car Track…Reach Around Rodeo Clowns…CD Rockabilly Deluxe (request)
10. Hard Moon Light…Hill Valley Lighting…Single
11. American Idiot…Rockers Covers…CD Rev’ved Up (request)
12. Ballad of Dave Stieb…the Huaraches….CD Ride
13. I’ve Got a Man…Nikki Hill…CD Here’s Nikki 
14. Bad Bad Boy….the Hard Tails…Ready For A Fight (request)
15. Restless Wind…the Cheaterslicks…CD Rock n Roll Graveyard (request)
16. Daddy’s Got a Gun…the Allens…CD Self Titled
17. River City…Vice Tricks…CD Self Titled
18. Knockin At My Door…Caroline & Her Rhythum Rockers…CD Self Titled
19. Hip Shakin Baby…Ollie Vee…CD Lomesome Girl
20. Tiger…the Hubcaps…CD Rockabilly Party
21. No Mercy…Sarah & Jeff aka Doghouse Rose…EP No Mercy
22. Born of the Motor…Koffin Kats….CD Born of the Motor
23. To Life…Wildmen…CD Blood on the Wall
24. I take what I want…the Brains…CD Drunk not Dead ( request)
25.Slow…Reverend Horton Heat…CD 24 Hits (request)
26. Drive-o-gringo…the Surftronics…CD Greatest Hits 
27.Girls Like You…Burnin Ethyl…CD Pop the Hood ( request)
28. That‘s it , That’s All…Danny B Harvey & Mystic Moon…CD Self Titled
29. Tumble & Fall…Kim Lenz…CD Follow Me
30. Black Magic…the Alley Dukes…CD Northern Rednecks ( request)
31. Crazy Me…Johnny & the Rocco’s…CD Reel Like Rockin
32. Kiss Me Baby…Chris Almoada…CD Come to New Orleans
33. Who Do You Love…Ronnie Hawkins & the Hawks…CD the Roulette Years
34. Death Day…Chainsaw Lobotomy…CD Close but no Cigar
35. Frenzy….Screaming Jay Hawkins….CD Screaming Jay Rocks
36. Black Candy…the Deviants…CD Sex, Drug and Evil
37. Deathproof….King Beez…CD Deathproof Vol. 1
38. Interstate Death Toll….Orange Whips…CD Self Titled
39. Shake Around…Tommy Blake…CD the Sun Records Story
40. Great Shakin Fever…Handsome Ned…CD the Name is Ned
41. GraveYard Rumble…the Katacombs…CD Graveyard Rumble 

42. Greg Arcade...Work It On Out...single

Friday 18 October 2013

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Covers Special Wednesday October 16,2013


Shakin Katz Radio Playlist
Covers Special
Wednesday October 16,2013
3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm

1. Shakin Katz Theme…the Vanishers…Single
2. Black Betty…Danny B Harvey & Mystic Moon... S/T
3. Transylvania Express…the Rocketz…CDCalifornia Hell
4. Doing Nothing…the Epileptic Hillbillys…CD Insanity
5. Jack the Ripper…King Beez…CD Death Proof Vol.1 
6.SkyFall….Hi Fly Rangers…Single(request)
7. Dance to the Bop…Diamond Drapes…demo
8. Rock & Roll…K.C. & the Moonshine Band…CD Viva Las Vampire
9.Money Honey…Pete Turland…CD Cruising
10.Walk this Way…Chris Mantello & Jolly Rogers…Single
11. Enter the Sandmen…Cold Blue Rebels…CD Rockabilly & Psychobilly Madness (request)
12. Love Them from the Godfather…Satans Pilgrims…CD Around the World with Satanic Pilgrims
13. Run to You…the Vanishers…Single ( request)
14. Leroy…Rio & the Rockabilly Revival..Rydell ep
15.Funky 49...Los Straight Jackets…CD 70’s Single Series
16. Wear out the Sole of my shoe…the Noisy Boys…CD Out of Gas
17. Apache…the Bopcats…CD Self Titled  (request)
18. I Don’t need No Doctor…Demented Scum Cats…CD Splatter Baby
19. The Safety Dance…Big Daddy…CD Mean while back in the States
20. The Sound of Silence…Jet Pack…CD Planet Reverb
21. Red Dress…Buzz Deluxe…CD Blue Special ( request)
22. Radar Love…Graveyard Johnny’s…CD Songs from a Better Days (request)
23.One Step Beyond…Boppin B…single
24. Cry, Cry, Cry…Marty Allen…CD Sun Sessions
25. Little Green Bag…Union Avenue…CD Sing Quentin
26. Ain’t Got a Thing…Emer Hackett…Single...  the Queen of Rockabilly Series
27. Miss Pearl…the Black Holes…CD Live at the Wick
28. In the Summer Time….The Phantom Rockers…CD Still Standing
29.Ready steady, Go…Speed Crazy…CD Tales from the Train Wreck #20
30.These Eyes…the Farrell Bros….Single
31. I shot the Sheriff…MadSin…CD 20 years of SinSin (request)
32. Penetration…the Blue Demons…CD Self Titled 
33.Boys are Back in Town…Colbert Hamilton & the Nitro`s…Single
34. Highway to Hell…Gorilla…Single (request)
35. Rose Garden…Southern Culture on the Skids…CD Countrypolitan Favorites
36. A Big Hunk of Love…the Kingmakers…CD Live at Sun Studio’s
37. Nervous Breakdown…Pink Cadillac scat Cats…Single(can) local

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist / Interview with Reach Around Rodeo Clowns Wednesday October 9, 2013


Shakin Katz Radio
Interview with Reach Around Rodeo Clowns
Wednesday October 9, 2013
3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm
1. Shakin Katz Theme…the Vanishers
2. Straight from Hell…the Bloodshots…CD On Fire
3. Bop Attack…Jack Rabbit Slim…CD Sleaze-a-Billy (request)
4. I’m Coming Home….the Rocketz…CD California Hell
5. Hotrods & Ponytails…Six Gun Romeo…CD Welcome to the Show 
6. Bowling Alley Baby….the Reach Around Rodeo Clowns….CD Rockabilly Deluxe
7. I’ll Be Leaving…the Jetaways…Single
8. Lyin to Me….Rockin Rhonda & the Rhonkeys…CD Bad Girl Rockabilly
9. Make with the Lovin….Sonny Tucker…CD Wild Wild Lover (request) 
10. Rockabilly Gal….Rio & the Rockabilly Revival…CD Rydell ep
11. Courtin Time…Trole…Self Titled (request)
12. Dirty Memphis…the Mau Mau…CD Mau Music for Mau People
13. I’m Gonna tell my Daddy…Rhythm Sophie... Single
14. Come to New Orleans…Chris Almoada…CD Come to New Orleans
15. Dinosaur Rock….the Zipheads…CD Prehistoric Beat
16. Round & Round…the Sci-Phonics…CD Self Titled
17. Hot Rod Woman…Las Volidos…CD Hot Rod Women
18. Exit 14…Reach Around Rodeo Clowns…CD Dark Day Dark Nights
Talk time with R.A.R.C.
19. It’s Rock n Roll….the Reach Around Rodeo Clowns…CD Rockabilly Deluxe
20. Grave Diggers Love Song….Back Alley Barbers…CD Psycho Sonatas (request) 
21. Hot Rod Girl…the Kingmakers…CD Tupelo to Memphis
22. Back Up Baby….the Greasemarks…CD Griddle Greasin Daddies
23. Come On…Jack Barrymore & the Bandits…CD Let’s Drag
24. Shark Fin Soup…King Beez…Single
25. American Psychobilly….the Butchery Boys…CD USDA Condemned
26. The House of Haunt…House of Haunt… new pre-release
27. Spiderman…Hillbilly Moon Explosion…CD By Popular Demand
28. Haunted…Graveside Rockers….CD Hymns of Iniquity
29. Knock Knock Knockin…the Switchblade Valentine….CD Self Titled
30. Die Alone…Howlers…CD Watch the World Die
31. High Heels…Mad Dog Cole…CD Sons of Satan (request)
32. Tyger Beat…Rambling Ambassadors…CD Ramble On
33. Drink…Alien Invasion Fleet…Demo Recording
34. Sweet Talk…the Millwinders…CD Ladies & Gentleman
35. Let’s Go Crazy…the Bird Doggin Daddies….CD We Got the Bug
36. Death Cougar….Black Cat Attack…CD Lonely Horror Stories
37. Miss Pearl…the Black Holes…CD Live at the Wick

The Creepshow – Life After Death 2013


Were talking The Creepshow so let's cut to the chase: is "Life After Death"(the band's 4th album) any  good and the answer is a resounding  yes.You gotta give it to The Creepshow, with all the changes these kats and Kitten have  manage to pull the proverbial rabbit out of the hat.I'm willing to bet a lot of people are going to be surprised just how good this is ."Life After Death"comes crashing in with 11 tracks that clock in at just under 33 minutes,this is a band on a mission.The band still delivers their brand of psychobilly/punk  but at the same time this is the most rock n roll thing they have done.The addition of  guitarslinger  Daniel Flamm to the fold  gives the band something they really were lacking in the past, a true guitar attack with a ton of edge.
Highlights include : "Born To Lose","Settle The Score","Second Chance" and "The Devils Son".
 At the end of the day "Life After Death"is arguably their best release and it's louder ,tougher and has more attitude than any of the band's previous albums.Talk about a band bouncing back !Wow. Recommended https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Creepshow/62979605646 

Sunday 6 October 2013

The Bloodshots - On Fire 2013



Since emerging on the New York City rock scene in the summer of 2012  The Bloodshots have really shakin' things up .The band became known for their dynamic live performances and the phrase "Dangerous Rockabilly" has been used to describe them.Hell word of mouth on these kats was and is still pretty good.With the release of " On Fire" (their debut) the band firmly backs up the buzz.Clocking in with 13 original ass kicking tracks that don't pull any punches.From straight up  rockabilly to a little country,some tinges of the blues  to rock n roll this puppy delivers the goods.So let's just say this is damn fine rockabilly. Highlights include: "Rollin' Out" ,"You Can't Break My Soul", the kool "Long Gone, So Long" and " Nothing Without You" .
   On Fire  is a fitting title as this is a raw,tough,kool and smokin' album. Easily one of the years best debuts  and one that you should throw some hard earned cash down on. Recommended!  https://www.facebook.com/thebloodshots    http://www.reverbnation.com/thebloodshotsnyc 

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday October 2, 2013


Shakin Katz Radio
Wednesday October 2, 2013


1. Shakin Katz Theme…the Vanishers…Single (can)
2. Let’s Go…Six Gun Romeo…CD Welcome to the show (can)
3. Catch on…Darrel Higham…Single (wild in Hollywood)
4. Daddy‘s Got a Gun…the Allen’s…CD Self Titled (can & request)
5. Cutie Named Judie…Johnny & the Rocco’s…CD Bop a Dea Bop a Doo (request)

6. My Way or Highway…Razorbacks…CD Live a Little (can & request)
7. I Got the Sharks…Reach Around Rodeo Clowns…CD Rockabilly Deluxe (request)
8. Rampage Rock…K.D.V Deviators…CD Lost Contact
9. Bajjad…the Apeman…CD 7+ Inches of Love

10. White Trash Express….Twistin Tarantulas…CD Attack of the Twistin Turantulas (request)
11. Limer…Luna Vegas…CD Demon Creepers, Asylum Seekers (request)
12. Sitting with You…Bloodshot Bill…CD Lonesome Road (can)

13. Zen…Buzz Deluxe…CD Song for the Hanged Man (can)
14. Trash…the Magnificate…CD Running Late
15. Hero Squad…Ruby Dee & the Snake handlers Hero Squad
16.Shinin Bright…Ollie Vee…CD Lonesome Girl (can)

17. Take a Chance on Evil…Deviants…Single
18. Whatever Happen to Rock n Roll…the Mojo Kings…Single (request)
19. Pole Nectar…the Huaraches…CD Ride (can & request)
20. Rock n Roll Messed Up My Mind…Mickey & the Mutants…CD Touch of Madness

21. Baby Jane…Christian D & the Hagovers…CD Cut Loose and Live (can & request)
22. Little Jane Mary…Alistar Christi…Single (can)
23. They Came in the Night…the Matadors…Single (can)
24. Long Gone So Long…the Bloodshots…Single

25. Bust out the Boogie…the Black Frame Spectacle…CD Grady Session 2 (can & request)
26. Deadly Day…Crystal and Runnin Wild…CD Free the Demons
27. Doom Buggy Hellride…Aloha Screwdriver…CD Haunted Planet
28. Knuckles…Punch Drunk Cabaret…CD Self Titled (can)

30. Revenge…the Zipheads…CD Pretiztoric Beat
31. 18 Miles to Memphis…Classy Chassy…Single (can)
32. Drunk on Colt 45…Treble Kings…CD Whiskey Anthems (can)
33. When I was Young…Gorilla…CD Genetic Joke

34. P.G.I.T.U…Kings of Outer Space…CD How to Fly a Rocket (request)
35. Sinners & Saints…the Creepshow…Single (can)
36. Rockabilly Stomp…Foggy Mountain Rockers…CD Dice in Flames
37. 100% Rockabilly….the Black Prints…CD Self Titled (can)

38. Rock n Roll Party….Charlie Gracie….CD For the Love of Charlie
39. Twang Gang…Reverend Hank….CD Longhorn (can)
40. Let Me In…Blue Moon Boys…CD Self titled
41. At the High School Dance…R. Dean Taylor…CD Shakin Up North (can)

42. Blood Park…the Rampires…CD Bat Boys Never Die
43. Sweet Love On My Mind…the Diamond Drapes…Single (can)
44. She’s so Flat…the Alley Dukes…CD…Go Back to College (can & request) #8
45. Zombie King…Small Town Pimps…CD Pimpified
46. Tennessee Rock n Roll…Hellbent Rockers…Single (can)

Fun times in the station this week…lots of Laugh’s and chit chat with the staff, Kool Request by all those that emailed, face booked, called-in and messaged Us….Once again Shakin Katz Listeners Really Rock.

Every week for the past couple of years Johnny Boy sit’s down over the course of the week to begin his listening to the new material that falls our way but when the weekend come’s his final listen is given , before He begins his review and writing for His blog “Slams Reviews2….so give it a look for all the last on the new music that We play here on the show….
 
Have a great week Folks, back at next week…same time 3:30-6:00pm / same place Chrw 94.9fm