Sunday 30 November 2014

Shakin Katz Playlist November 26,2014


Shakin Katz Playlist
November 26,2014
3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme….The Vainshers….Single
2. Trouble…The Hi-Boys… Shake
3. Fireball Roberts…Jack Barrymore & The Bandits… Let’s Drag request
4. Condutor Man…Cousin Harley… It’s A Sin
5. La Bala….Los Helldandys… Mad Love Gun 
6. Silent Type…. The Quakes…. Live By The sword
7. Where Is My Baby Girl…Sick Sick Sinners… Unfuckin' Stoppable
8. Guano Rock…The Huaraches…. Steal Second
9 . Scream 'n' Bop…. The Doel Brothers…Single
10. Pandemonium…Punch Drunk Cabaret…. The Juke Joint Revival Hour
11. Junk In The Trunk…Lords Of The Highway… Death Before 2nd Place request
12. Your Car Ain’t Cool…. The Crossbones… Dead Mans Curve
13. Muchacha…The Boners…Single
   A had a surprise guest  showed up and we did a interview with Randy White  and talked about his new album and his up coming plans 
14. Dirt Trackin'... Randy Plus 2...Music For Rockin' Racin' &Crusin'
15.Runin' Shine ... Randy Plus 2... Music For Rockin' Racin' &Crusin'
            Big thanks to Randy White
16. Psycho…The Ricochets… Chain Dog
17. Hot Hot Mama…Bloodshot Bill…. Thunder & Lightning
18. Sinners Spiritual…Three Blue Teardrops…CD One Part First  request
19. Instrumental…Curtis Lee & The Illusions… Demo
20. Scorched…Billie & The Kids…. Jukebox Daddy request
21. Bo Diddley…. Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks…. The Roulette Years
22. Eye Ball You Later…Southern Culture On The Skids…  Zombified
23. Sick & Tired…. Jerry Lee Lewis…. Rock n Roll Time
24. 100thMonkey…. Black Frame Spectacle…. single
25. King Creole…Elvis Presley…. King Creole Soundtrack
26. Friday Night Creature Feature…. House of Haunt…CD Monsters on the Loose
27. 2Am rock…the Wise Guyz…. Hot Summer Night request
28. The Fly with The X-Ray Eyes…. The Guitar Slingers…. Single
29. 1888…. The Marksmen…..  Licensed To Thrill
30. Chained…. The Farrell Bros….. This Is A Riot request
31. Johnny Remember Me…. The Meteors…. Wreckin' Crew
32. Dragon…. Switchblade 3….  Triple Homicide
33. Road To Nowhere…The Howlers… Watch The World Die request
34. Tarantino….. Los Cuchillos….  Isla Macabro
35. Flat Foot Sam…Pavement Kings…It's A Hip Shakin' Thing
36. Were Gonna Rock n Roll Tonight…Mary-Ann & the Tri-Tones
37.Two Tone Shoes…. Teddy Trigger and The Gatling Guns… Bad Intentions
38. Born to Boogie…. Carl Perkins…. Dueling Rock request
39. Crazy…. Hill Valley Lightening…. Self Titled 
40.  Pass The Bottle…. The Devils Daughters…Single

41. Buzz Bombs… Tiki Creeps…. Invaders From Beyond The Sounds Of Surf
42. Surfin' to Hell…Evil Elvis…. Tattoo’d Fuckwit

Sunday 23 November 2014

The House Of Haunt - Monsters On The Loose 2014


The big smoke known as Toronto,Canada has never really had a strong psychobilly scene,whereas the rockabilly scene has been pretty solid. Toronto  has produced a  number of rockabilly bands but psychobilly bands have been few and far between.Don't believe me ,go ahead and  start naming .It's kinda of a weird void .Back in 2011 the young upstarts The House Of Haunt crawled out of the depths of hell onto the T.O. scene. Needless  it's been a tough go but they have managed to crave out a bit of territory for themselves.Playing a brand of horror influenced psychobilly that's full of evil mayhem and fun.It's also psychobilly that's fleshed out with both strong male/ female lead vocals and at times driven by keyboards .That said the band released  the kool  Highway Horror cd single back in 1212 and it  has managed to garner some strong air play on billy based radio in Canada.
   Now in 2014 the band has dropped their debut album "Monsters On The Loose " onto the unsuspecting public and this little monster is surprisingly strong.Bashing in with 12 original tracks that  include 2 live tracks ,some older tracks that have been released in the past  and a whack of new songs. We get a kool mix, from slow burners to straight up psycho rockers and a chunk of punk and rock n roll tossed in for good measure.Highlights include:  "Evil Feeds",""Dead", "Devil's Promise" and "The House Of Haunt".
    With " Monsters On The Loose" The House Of Haunt  have released an album that is energetic, strong and diverse.You may want to check this one out and maybe keep an eye on these guys.Recommended.
   https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-House-of-Haunt/235873429828385?sk=timeline&    ref=page_internal   http://www.thehouseofhaunt.com/

The Huaraches - Steal Second 2014





Last year  Canuck  surf punkers ,The Huaraches firmly planted themselves on the map with their  killer debut album "Ride!" .Hell these boy's appeared to come out of nowhere, nailed it and created a buzz that was and is bigger than even they were aware of .Not sitting back The Huaraches have decided too strike back hard and fast ,the result is the band's sophomore release " Steal Second" .This puppy washes up with  8 kool  tracks that meld traditional surf with modern surf and  leans more toward  Man or Astroman than say the Ventures.The band delivers a stronger, harder and more punched up effort here that's sure to impress. Highlights include: "Mudsharks,Away","Phasers!Zap!Blam!Kill!,"I Guano Rock" and the stellar "Defending Go-Kart Champions" 


     

Just like on their debut "Ride!", The Huaraches don't waste any time here,"Steal Second" zooms in at under 17 minutes.It may be short but it's sweet  and killer too boot .Basically just what you would expect but only better this time .No screwing around   The Huaraches  have stepped up big time .Beware! Highly recommended!    http://thehuaraches.com/   https://www.facebook.com/thehuaraches



Saturday 22 November 2014

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday November 19, 2014 Interview with Black Frame Spectacle

Playlist  Shakin Katz  Radio
Interview with Black Frame Spectacle
Wednesday November 19, 2014
 Chrw 94.9fm
1. Shakin  Katz Theme…The Vanishers…Single
2.Your Car Ain’t Cool…The Crossbones… Deadman’s Curve
3. Monster ... The Boston Rats… This Ain’t Rock n Roll
4. Hearse Girl…Hank Angel… Loud, Fast & Out of Control
5. 2 AM…The Wise Guyz… Hot Summer Nights
6. Kitten With A Whip…Big John Bates… Flame Thrower    request
7. Radio Dog…The Beat Devils…Single
8. Devoured By Ants…The Loveless… Born Weird    request
9. Bop-A-Lena…The Cracks… The Return Of The Living Dead
10. I’m Loaded…Johnny Legend… I Itch
11. Mad Monkey Boogie…Monkey Business… Lust for Rock n Roll
12. Lucille…. Little Richard… It’s Rock n Roll
13. Defending Go-Cart Champion…The Huaraches… Steal Second
14. Hello Baby…The Wild Goners…Single
15. Little Angel…..The Brains…. Self Titled
16. Jeannie C’ mon…The Jime…. Mean Side of Town
17. Makin  it…The Saucer-Men… Valley of the Rattling Bones
18. Lil’ Pretty Miss…The Bird  Doggin Daddies… We Got The Bug
19. Tennessee Voodoo Boogie…Tennessee Voodoo Coupe… Over The Moon
20. Tumble & Fall…Kim Lenz  & The Jaguars…. Follow Me
21. I’m Still Standing…The Alter Billies… Head’n Out West
22.  Deadman’s Gratitude…The Black Cat Bone Squad… The Porkshop
23.  Rock n Roll Graveyard…. The  Cheaterslicks… Rock n Roll Graveyard   request
24. Cone Of Silence…Evil Farm Children…. The Eviling request
25. Old School Boogie…. Spellbound… Stir It Up
26. Little Red Riding Hood…. Chuck & The Hulas…. Smells Like A Party 

Interview/ Live In Studio with the Black Frame Spectacle
27. The Vow
28. 25 Minutes To Go
29. 100th Monkey
 Interview
30. Bust Out The Boogie... Grady Sessions 11
Live In Studio with the Black Frame Spectacle
31.This Train Ain't Stoppin'
32.Devil Don't Tie My Shoes
Big thank  to Ian and Adam for coming in !!!

33. Nonstop On The Black Top…. Cigar Store Indians…Single
34. Blood, Sweat & Tears…. Cold Blue Rebels… Love the Undead
35. The Bungalow…The Baboons… Back Scratch
36. Devils Yell…Hill Valley Lightening… Self Titled

Sunday 16 November 2014

The Blackrats - Shake Your Brain! 2014



When it comes to Halifax, Nova Scotia 's  Blackrats  the one thing you hear over and over again is that this is one fun band.Hell they maybe a horrorbilly /psychobilly band but they come off like a kool rock n roll band that doesn't take itself too seriously.If you want proof just check out their debut album 2011"s " Horrorbilly For Hire" and the 2013's ep "King Of Monsters". Both  pretty damn good and  thoroughly enjoyable.Recently the band singed with Splatterhouse Wreckords , a move that a few followers of the band found surprising considering their sound. Well the results are now out and "Shake Your Brain" is one very impressive album.We get 13 original  tracks that ooze horrorbilly,psychobilly  to rock n roll  that is pushed along hard  with a ton of killer saxophone.Yes it's more of the same but this more aggressive,bolder and bigger.Let's just say there's more meat on the bone and the result is the band's best effort yet.Highlights include: "They Attack", " Dance Of The Undead"," Goon Squad" and "Shake Your Brain".
 The Blackrats aren't your typical horrorbilly band and they shouldn't be locked into that label.This is a band that  keeps getting better and really transcends billy based music."Shake Your Brain" is a killer album that's a breath of fresh air and is a ton of fun.Highly recommended! https://www.facebook.com/theblackratsofficial/timeline  https://twitter.com/Blackratscity http://theblackrats.bandcamp.com/

Friday 14 November 2014

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday November 12, 2014

Playlist Shakin Katz Radio
Wednesday November 12, 2014
3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm
1.Shakin Katz Theme…. The Vanishers…Single
2. Dutch Courage…The Saucermen… Valley Of The Rattling Bones
3. She’s So Flat…. The Alley Dukes… Go Back To College   request 
4. One Track Mind…The Legendary Raw Deal… Ep Badlands Mud
5. Elvis On The Radio…Lower Town Trio… Last Of The Rebels
6. They Attack…The Blackrats… Shake Your Brain
7. Atomic Age To The Stone Age…. Tiki Creeps…. Invaders From Beyond The Sound Of Surf
8. Go Man Go…. The Bullets…Go Man Go
9. Bettie Rage…. The Atomic Aces…. My Kind of Devil
10. Use Your Claws…. The Black Frame Spectacle… Grady Sessions 2
11. I Love My Baby…Marc & The Wild Ones…. She Put a Spell On Me
12. Genie In A Bottle…Pat Capocci… Panther Burn Stomp
13. Jackson…. Johnny Horsepower…. Cash Cover With Attitude
14. Tear It Up…The Devil Wrays… Hard Times
15. Kendricks Psycho Mansion...Screamers & Sinners… Demon Tales
16. Rockin Harder…Lee Rocker….Racin The Devil   request
17. Evil Feeds…. The House Of Haunt… Monsters On The Loose
18. Invasion Cavenicola…. Los Cuchillos…. Isla Macabro  request
19. Southside…The Psychonauts…Hoochi Coohie Trash a Billy Stomp
20. Boppin Cat…Devils Hotrod…Dirty Rocks For Broken Hearts
21. Rehab…The Pharohs… Blue Egyptian   request
22. Let’s Go…Six Gun Romeo… Welcome To The Show  request
23. Dirty Track Bop…The Mean Devils… Neo-Rockabilly Vol.3
24. She’s Bad…. Chuck DeVille/Curtis Lee…. Single
25. Bootlegger…. The Mecan' tiKs…. Technical Difficulties
26. Meat Shakes…The Greasemarks…Single
27. Got To Make Her Mine…Pat Roberts & The Heymakers… Devil
28. Bam Bam…. Restless… Seconds Out
29. Stingray Shuffle #13…. The 427s…. EP Surf Noir
30. Neutronz Bomb…. The Neutronz… EP Devil On Your Back
31. People Are Strange… 69 Cats…. Transylvanian Tapes
32. Bloody suede Shoes… Stockman…. The Sick Ones Vol. 1
33. Girls & Gasoline…. The Hard Tails…. Hard Tails request
34. Never Again…. Blazing Haley…. Mas Chingon
35. Amanda Ruth…Rank n File… Sundown
36. Rubber Room…. Big Art Peters…. Quit Horsing Around
37. Hip Shakin Baby…Ollie Vee…. Lonesome Girl
38. I’m Getting Your Message Baby… Deke Dickerson… Echosonic Eldorado
39. Sizzle… Screamin Rebel Angels…. Hitch Hike
40. Rock Baby Rock…Lew Phillips…. Let’s Riot
41. Bust Out The Boogie…Black Frame Spectacle….Grady Sessions 2

Sunday 9 November 2014

The Tiki Creeps - Invaders from Beyond the Sound of Surf 2014


 Since 2012 Los  Angeles based The Tiki Creeps  have been laying down some killer surf music,they like to describe their  brand of surf as "Monstrously Soothing Instrumental Hot Rod Garage Surf Sounds". Well that's really not far off  mark.The band's debut album "Invaders from Beyond the Sound of Surf " is a blast of 7 tracks of surf and these guys aren't afraid to flex some muscle.We get a wide range of surf from traditional to garage to near smash mouth .Throw in some sci-phi, and hot rod sounds   with a surf punk attitude and the results are an explosive cocktail.Highlights include: "The Crawling Terror!","Sea Foam","Green Slime Are Coming" and "Buzz Bomb".

 With only 7 tracks  "Invaders from Beyond the Sound of Surf" clocks in around 22 minutes  and leaves you wanting more. That said this is a  fun ride and damn good  too boot. Recommended!  https://www.facebook.com/thetikicreeps/timeline   http://instagram.com/thetikicreeps      http://tikicreeps.bandcamp.com/releases   

Thee Epileptic Hillbillys - Take 2 2014



 Thee Epileptic Hillbillys are a band you can never count out. Hell back in 2012 the band's leader Billy Oxley suffered multiple heart attacks and the band was basically finished .Here was a band that really was on a roll with  2 truly killer albums in the bag, a growing world wide fan base and then it all appeared to end.Well  Billy Oxley and his band mates are back with a vengeance.Simply called  "Take Two",this puppy leaves no doubt that these kats still have it .Hell this is a great follow up to their last album"Insanity" .We get 12 tracks (9 originals) of old school psychobilly with a dash of hillbilly and rockabilly tossed into the mix.Just what the doctor ordered and what you  would expect.The band's sound has always been kinda of fresh and vital and that still remains .Highlights include: " For Heaven's Sake", "Alabama Monster Man"," You Ain't Nothin' But A Nothin' "and "Silly Games".
   There is nothing here not to like,"Take Two" is a very strong and well balanced disc .Like their 2 previous albums it was also produced by Alan Wilson (Western Star) and that consistency has definitively helped solidify the band's sound .Another killer album by a band  that's not only back but they're also firing on all pistons.Highly recommended.  https://www.facebook.com/thee.hillbillys   

Friday 7 November 2014

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday November 5,2014


PlayList Shakin Katz Radio
Wednesday November 5,2014
3:30-6:00pm, Chrw 94.9fm
                                          
1.Shakin Katz Theme…. The Vanishers…Single
2.I Itch…. Johnny Legend…  I Itch
3.She's A Whiskey Girl…Lennerockers… Rustin' & Rollin'…request
4.Hot Mess…Christian D & The Hangovers… Shake It or Leave It…request
5. On Fire…The Bophounds…. Self titled
6. Shake Your Brain… The Blackrats……Shake Your Brain 
7. Earthquake Warning… Stressor… No More Panic
8.Freaks In Uniforms…Horrorpops… Bring It On...request
9.Come Nude! Bring Beer…The Lunatics… Come Nude! Bring Beer...request
10. This Ain’t Rock 'n' Roll…The Boston Rats… This Ain’t Rock n Roll
11.Twang em High…The Derangers … The Legendary Daphine Blue & The Westernmental Sound
12. 100th Monkey…Black Frame Spectacle…Single (off Upcoming Ep)
13. Robot Rock…Syd Zilla… Shape Shifer
14.Missy…Switchblade Valentine… Self Titled
15. Train Kept A Rollin…..Johnny Burnette….  Best Of Johnny Burnette
16.Boom…Epileptic Hillbillys… Take 2
16.Heart Of A Fool…Out Of Luck… Killer Coupe
17. Devoured By Ants…Loveless… Born Weird
18. B-Side Baby…Led Sled Rocket… The Show Ep
19.  Rumble Tumble…@ The Skiffle Billy Cocktail… Billy Buddha & The Crazy Curse Of The Red Mustang
20.Big River…Johnny Horsepower… Cash Covers With Attitude
21. Promises…Keith Turner & The Southern Sound…Single
22. Stroll Earthquake…Lew Lewis & The Twilight Trio… Red Hot Baby
23. Brand New Forty Five….Hellbound HepCats… Self Titled...request
24.The Man Who Walked On The Moon….The Tall Boys… One
25. Ratrod …. Hank Angel…. Loud Fast & Out of Control
26. Rockhouse …Roy Orbinson …. More Kings of Rockabilly... request
27. No Mercy…. Doghouse Rose… Self Titled
28. Boppin Bernie…Levi Dexter…. Roots Man
29. Get Em Gone…. Koffin Rockers…Single
30. Rev it Up…Straight Eight Deluxe…. Chopped Channelled and Lowered
31.  Rumors…Frantic Rockers…Single  request
33. Rockabilly Moonquake …The Sharks…The Space Race Ep
34.  Sweet Willie…. Rhythm Sophie…. Born To Live The Blues
35. Ski School…. Urban Surf Kings… Ski School Ep
36. Vinyl…. Brain Setzer …. Rockabilly Riot:All Originals
37. Eating Up The Road…Hipbone Slim & the Kneetremblers…. Skidaddle
38. Pill Poppin Papa…. Royal Crowns…. Vol. 3….request
39. Hot Girls & Fast Car…Bad Motors…. Single
40. Black Slacks...Lucky 13... Coming Home
41. Blue Tricks…Four Star Combo… Wait A Minute Baby
42. Canal Surfin…King’s Pawn Three…The Rest Of The Party Takes Damage

Saturday 1 November 2014

Johnny Legend - I Itch 2014


Johnny Legend also known as  the "Rockabilly Rasputin" is also a man that truly is a legend . You could say he's a modern-day Renaissance man ,hell the guy's done it all from trash film historian, wrestling manager to promoter,actor and producer .He was the man behind Rhino's Sleazemania and Teenage Theater  video series. Too boot he's also a card carrying  inductee of the Rockabilly Hall Of Fame and most people haven't a clue about him.That's right he's a rockabilly guy and has a few albums out and a fan base around the world .His last album is the kool  "Bitchin'",released in 1998 but he has continued to perform over the years.   
   Fans rightfully got excited in early 2013 when word got out that Mr. Legend was flying over to Finland to record a new album.While the long time coming disc is now out  and it's pretty solid .Simply titled "I Itch" and hits us with a kool mix of originals and covers ( 12 tracks in total). If your a fan of  Johnny Legend this is just what you would expect : rockabilly/rock n roll  with a sense of humor and maybe depending on your view a little offbeat. Highlights include: " I'd Rather Be a Bum"," I'm Loaded","Mexican Love" and the stellar " I Itch (Like a Sonuvabitch)".
       Just like in the past, Legend is backed by a really killer band ; The Fightin' Finnabillies (Sami Roine, Mika Railo, "Jami" Haapanen ,Miki Lamarr  and Boppin' Pete) and these cats really nail it here.Sure " I Itch"  may not be everyone's cup of tea but  if it's yours you'll love it.If it isn't  you may want to take a chance here cause this puppy is surprisingly good and has more than enough bark to grab your attention. Recommended !    https://www.facebook.com/bluelightrecords     https://www.facebook.com/pages/Johnny-Legend/109670909052153