Friday 30 January 2015

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist - Wednesday January 28, 2015

Playlist Shakin Katz Radio
Wednesday January 28, 2015
1.Shakin Katz Theme …. The Vanishers
2. Frog Legs…. Astro Zombies…Single
3. Tribal … Imelda May … Tribal request
4.  Cat … The Sirocco Bros … Sirocco
5. Aim To Please …. 24thStreet Wailers … Wicked
6. Combat Surf… Reverberati …. Combat Surf
7. Never Gonna Stop … Reverend Horton Heat … Rev. request
8. I Will Always Love You…. The Brains… EP  The Cover Up   request
9. Sound Of Boogie …. Eight Bomb…. Daytona Dynamite
10. Rocco Perri…. The Hi-tones…..Single
11. Voodoo Transit… Bullet  Biters …. Stranglers United request
12. Stingray Shuffle No.1 … The 427’s …. Surf Noir
13. Hoochie Coochie Bop…. The Bird Doggin Daddies…. Self Titled
14. Sick Spasmoid…. Demented Are Go …. Kicked Out of Hell request
15. Big River…Eve Hell & The Razors … When The Lights Go Out
16. She’s Bad … Chuck Deville/Cutis Lee …. Single
17. Hot Rod Racer … Number 9 Blacktops …. The Country Circle Track
18. Hannibal Baby… The Hi Tones…. Wild Night Of Love
19. Stroll Earthquake… Lew Lewis & The Twilight Trio… Red Hot baby
20. Onion Song …. The Hellbound  Hepcats … Self titled
21. When I Watch You …Twisted Rod … Bring It On Home…
22. Peg Pants …. Bill Beach …. Single request
23. High Heeled Hot Rod … The Millwinders … Ladies & Gentleman
24. 31 Coupe … Angie & The Car Wrecks …. Boozed & Bloody
25. Catch On …. Darrell Higham …. Wild In Hollywood
26. Go Psycho … Kemp … Go Psycho
27. The Darkness… Mad Dog Cole …. Son Of Satan
28. Acid Bath …. The Hangmen …. This Is Psychobilly
29. Run Away Loco …. The Gutter Demons …. Room 209  request
30. Hi Heel Sneakers … Bill Haley and His Comets … Rock Around The Clock
31. Pin Up Girl … The Palomars … Out Of The Past
32. I’ve Got A Man … Nikki Hill … Here’s Nikki Hill
33. Rock This Town …. The Stray Cats … Best of the Stray-Cats  request
34. Negative Charge …. The Quakes …. Negative Charge  request
35. Tear The House Down …. The Rocket Fins … C’mon
36. Wild Nuthin …Vince Ray & The Boneshakers …. The Sound Effects Of Sex & Horror
37. Running Free … Big Black Cadillac ….  Let’s Get Reckless
38. Cool Cat Racer … Fender 55 … Troublemaker
39. Little Red Riding Hood …. Chuck & The Hulas …. Smell’s Like A Party
40. Grave Mistake … Hell Cat & The Prowl … 3 Song Demo
41. Wampus Cat ….  Paul French …. I Monster
42. Sizzle ... Screamin' Rebel Angel ... Hitch Hike
43. Jamie Sue ... Danny B. Harvey ...Rockers
44. You Can Look (But You Can't Touch)... Silvertooth Loos &The Witch... Swamp Stompin'
45. Let It Out … The Hellbent Rockers … Let’s Riot Vol.2 

Sunday 25 January 2015

Sean Berry of Double Crown Records and The Continental Magazine Interview on Shakin Katz Radio


On January 21 2015 Shakin Katz Radio had the honor and pleasure of interviewing Sean Berry.The interview was done live and was and is very informative.Sean formed  Double Crown Records back in 1996  and now the record label is considered to be the best and biggest surf record company  out there. Over the years the label has put out over 60 albums  and that is pretty impressive for an independent record label .The Continental Magazine  is also considered by many surf music fans to be  a must read.  

       Here  is the link to the interview  and it is in 2 parts   https://soundcloud.com/shakin-katz-radio-1

     Some of the 2014 releases by the label 



  Links to check out      http://www.doublecrownrecords.com/     https://www.facebook.com/doublecrownrecords/timeline
       Here is a list of some of the artist on Double Crown Records
  • The Penetrators 
  • The Del-Vamps 
  • The Untamed Youth 
  • Big Ray & The Futuras
  • The Apemen 
  • The Krontjong Devils 
  • The Footstompin’ Trio
  • Chris Con Carne
  • The Nebulas 
  • The Kilaueas 
  • The Hellbenders 
  • Rat Holic 
  • Dr. Frankenstein 
  • Bonney & Buzz
  • The Madeira 
  • The Surfites 
  • The Buckle Busters 
  • Frankie & The Pool Boys 
  • The Concussions 
  • King Of Hawaii 
  • The Mobsmen 
  • Burt Rocket 
  • The Beechwoods 
  • The TomorrowMen 
  • The Volcanics 
  • Threesome 
  • Y Niwl 
  • Boss Fink 
  • The Shockwave!

The Number 9 Blacktops - The County Circle Track


Formerly known as Skinny Jim and The Number 9 Blacktops  and now as just The Number 9 Blacktops ,these kats have been  rockin' hard since 2006. This is a rockabilly / rock n roll band that over the years have put out 3 smokin' albums and have built a solid fan base.By their own admission they play a brand of "hot-rod rockabilly and motorcycle rock-n-roll "and it's hard not to like these kats. The band's 4th album "The County Circle Track" comes in with 12 tracks that are  full of swagger and more than delivers .Like in the past  these kats  have laid down an album that's a kool blast of billy and straight up rock n roll.Highlights include: " Interstate Rocker" , " Tijuana, Mexico" , " Drink and Holler " and " King of the Demolition Derby".
 
             The Number 9 Blacktops  are in fine form here and "The County Circle Track" is another damn   good album by them .These kats are on a winning streak and you probably should check them out. Recommended!    https://www.facebook.com/skinnyjimrocks/timeline   http://www.skinnyjimrocks.com/

Friday 23 January 2015

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday January 21, 2015 Interview with Sean Berry

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Shakin Katz Radio Playlist
Wednesday January 21, 2015
Interview with Sean Berry
3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme…. The Vanishers
2. Golden Gambler…. The Shockwave! … Contact From Space
Interview with Sean Berry of  Double Crown Records // The Continental Magazine
3. Los Gatos … Reverberati …. Combat Surf
4. Snakebite… Boss Fink…EP Finksville
5. Tellurion … Threesome…EP On Tour
6. Twisted Rod….Twisted Rod… Bring It On Home
7. 100th Monkey….Black Frame Spectacle…EP Self Titled request
8. Blood…. The Brains… Hell n Back request
9. The Crazies…Sir Psyko & His Monsters… Till The End
10. Urban Jungle… Mystery Gang…. Hello Hello
11. Lemme  Rock…Bloodshot Bill….EP Lemme Rock
12. Rather Be Alone…The Rhythm Shakers… Voodoo
13. Dead Man Surfin'…Frankie & the Pool Boys …The Adventures Of Cap’n Coconut
14. Daddy’s Little Girl…Marcos Sendarrubias ... High Voltage Rockabilly
15. Irene…The Vanishers… Biggest Hand
16. Dance With Me…The Relax Trio… Stop The Madness
17. Wildman …. The Mau Mau… Mau Music for Mau People
18. Rockabilly Girl…Manny Jr & The Cyclones… Rockabilly Girl
19. Intoxica …The Apemen…. 7 Inches of Love
20. Your  So Square…Uranus…Single
21. Shut Up Blondie…Hank Sundown & the Roaring Cascades…. Teddy Boy Vikings
22. I Wanna Be A Pimp…Small Town Pimp… B.I.N.G.O request
23.  Meat Shakes…The Greasemarks…Single
24. Get So Excited…Danny B Havey…. Rockers
25. Big Mumma Bop…. The Crossbones… Deadman’s Curve
26.  Where Shadows Go..…Night Nurse… Self Titled request
27. Bangtown …. Big John Bates…. Bangtown request
28. Nekrotastic Extasy… Nekromantix…. What Happens In Hell Stays In Hell  request
29. 50 Miles to Nowhere… Mad Sin…. 20 Years In Sin Sin  request
30. Monday Morning Blues…Howlin' Lou & His Whip Lovers…. Bad Attitude
31. Sweet Love…The Diamond Drapes…. Demo
32. Sex Bomb…. The Hot Rod Gang…. Single
33. She’s Gone…The Ricochets …. Chain Dog
34. Beer Bottle Pockets… Ginger St.James… Diesel and Peas
35. Dog House…. The Red Hot Trio…. Passport to Hell
36. Blackout Snow White… Jonny Barber & the Living Deads…. Self titled
37. Everybody Up ...The Madeira ... Sonic Cataclysm Live
38. Mary Lou…. Ted Daigle…. Shakin' Up North

Sunday 18 January 2015

Twisted Rod - Bring It On Home


Considered to be one of the best bands from the Czech Republic,Twisted Rod is just flat out good.Since 2009 these kats have revved up and rocked out with their "authentic" and energetic rockabilly.Along the way they have created some genuine buzz and have ended up on Rhythm Bomb Records.When the band announced they were going into the Black Shack Recordings Studio's to record their first album ,it kinda of confirmed  the fact that this is a serious outfit.  Well that debut album has dropped and it's called "Bring It On Home". We get 15 tracks  of some pretty kool and killer rockabilly that basically  for the most part  push  the pedal to the metal. The band throws in 2 covers, a kool blues number and an interesting slow burner just to mix things up. Highlights include: "I Dig Rock", "When I Watch You", "Twisted Rod" and "I Love You My Way".
   Twisted Rod  is an impressive band and "Bring It On Home" is one very impressive,smoking hot album  that really brings it home!You can't go wrong here folks.Highly recommended!!    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Twisted-Rod/106654476032467?sk=timeline   http://www.reverbnation.com/twistedrod

Friday 16 January 2015


Shakin Katz Radio Playlist
Amber & John’s Top Ten Albums of 2014
Wednesday January 14,2015
 Chrw 94.9fm

Shakin Katz Theme…the Vanishers

Amber’s Honourable Mentions
1. Evil Son…. The Boston Rats…. This Ain’t Rock n Roll
2. Blues On My Mind…The Wolftones… Red Light Blues
3. Loving Man….  Dee’s Honeytones…. Hot Damn
4. Wreck Ya To Death…Jack O Bones… Wreck Ya To Death
5. The Kid In The Corner…. Clockwork Psycho…. Nightmares From Laibach
6. Get Ready Ted!...The Ragged Rebels… Rockin Out The Ragged Way !!
7. Dead Woodie…The Fabulous Blue Wabbits… Instwoh-Mentals Volume One
8. Hot Rod Daddy…Jane Rose & The Deadend Boys… Damage Goods
9. Vinyl…. Brian Setzer… Rockabilly Riot! All Original!
10. Got Make Her Mine…Pat Roberts & The Honeymakers…. Devil 

AMBERS TOP TEN OF 2014
10. Splinters and Teeth…. The Crossbones… Deadmans Curve
9. Buzz Bomb…The Tiki Creeps… Invaders From Beyond The Sound Of Surf
8. Six Shooter Blues…. Pike Cavalero…. Torro
7. Gypsy Curse…. The Moonshine Stalkers… Splatter House
6. Woodpecker Rock… Stressor …. No More Panic
5. Take My Heart…. The Booze Bombs… Out of Time
4. Girl Named Kerosene… So-Cal Rocket Dynamics… To Bad She Won’t Live
3. Real Rockin Baby….Marc & The Wild Ones….She Put a Spell On Me
2. Rumors…..Frantic Rockers…Savage Beat
Amber’s Number One Album of  2014
1. 2am…The Wise Guyz… Hot Summer Nights

 Johns Honourable Mentions
21. Devils Kick…Moonshine Stalkers… Splatter House 
22.  Smoke Stack Cadillac…Punch Drunk Cabaret…  Juke Joint Revival Hour 
23. Stranded..Bang!Mustang!.... Surfin' NSA
24. Mess About Man ...Jake and The Lawless Men ....Grande Y Sucio
25. Twang Them High…The Derangers… The Legend of Daphne Blue & The Westernmental Sound

JOHN’S TOP 10 OF 2014
10. Wannabes…Pike Cavalero… Torro
9. Girl Friend…Long Tall Texans…. The Devil Made Us Do it
8. Defending Go-Kart Champions…The Huaraches… Steal Second
7. Pantherburn Stomp…Pat Capocci … Pantherburn Stomp
6. Move Out…Sirocco Bros… Sirocco
5. We want Drink Some More…Sick Sick Sinners… UnFuckin Stoppable
4. Have Some Fun Tonight…Frantic Rockers… Savage Beat
3. Something Wicked Comes This Way…Jittery Jack… Gonna Have A Time with…
2. Red Hot Lady…The Boston Rats… This Ain’t Rock N roll

Johns #1 Album of 2014
1.No More Panic… Stressor… No More Panic


John's Honourable Mentions

36. Flat Top Cat…John Lewis & His Trio… Sanity
37. Lost Boy Choir…Clockwork Psycho… Nightmare from Laibach
38. Evil Feeds…House Of Haunt… Monsters On The Loose
39. Mean Green…The Loveless… Born Weird
40. Shake Your Brain…The Blackrats… Shake Your Brain

Sunday 11 January 2015

Hank Sundown and The Roaring Cascades - Teddy Boy Vikings 2014


These Norwegian Teddy boy rockers  have been at it since 2001 and have a rep as  pretty  good band. Hell more than a few people out there claim they are one of Europe's better rock n roll bands. Their brand of 50's rock ,rockabilly and Teddy boy rock n roll is one kool and infectious brew .So far the band has released 4 pretty solid albums that are all worth checking out.With the release of their 5th album "Teddy Boy Vikings" these kats have upped the game.This puppy kicks the door in with 14  originals that  will grab your attention. From the first cut to the last this is damn good rock n roll  that delivers the goods.All the elements  that make Teddy boy rock n roll kool are here. Highlights include: "Switchblade Bop" , "Blood on the Dance Floor", "Shut up Blondie" and "HVVRF"
    If your one of those people who really never have given Teddy boy rock n roll a listen ,you should and  "Teddy Boy Vikings" is a great starting point.Killer rock n roll by a band that knows how to throw it down.Recommended!   http://www.hanksundown.com/  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hank-Sundown-The-Roaring-Cascades/180869485277971


 
 
 
 

 
 

Friday 9 January 2015

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday January 7, 2014

Shakin Katz Playlist Radio
Wednesday January 7, 2014
Chrw94.9fm
1.Shakin Katz Theme…. The Vanishers
2. All Night Rockers…The Crazy Teds…. Bonzai!Teddy Boy Rule Ok
3. Big Mumma Bop… The Crossbones… Deadmans Curve
4. Mr. Pharmacist…. The Boston Rats…. This Ain’t Rock N Roll request
5. Hillbilly Highway…. Sasquatch Prom Date… Self Titled…  request
6. Kobayashi Maru … The Sub Vectors… Music on the Bone
7. Hot Rod… Las Avispas Locas… Self Titled
8. Black Hearts Club… Pike Cavalero … Torro….request
9. Aim To Please….24thStreet Wailers…. Wicked
10. Drunk Again … The Hi-Boys…. Shake
11. Buzz Bomb…. The Tiki Creeps… Invaders From Beyond The Sound Of Surf
12. Swing Bop Boogie…Alvis Wayne…. Classic Rockabilly
13. Hip Shakin Baby…. Ollie Vee… Lonesome Girl  request
14. Flying Saucers … The Sirocco Bros… Sirocco
15. Selfish Thoughts …  Matchless… Randomly Generated Numbers
16. Robot Rock … Syd Zilla…Shape Shifter
17. Run Away… Degenerated … AARGH!
18. She’s A Tommy Gun ….  TJ Mayes… When Love Comes Down 
19. Shake Your Brain … The Blackrats… Shake Your Brain
20. Perro Callejero … Los Helldandys… Mad Love gun
21. Alien…Screamers & Sinners …. Demon Tales… request
22. No Pain No Gain … Threesome….. On Tour
23. Number Nine …The Z-Rays…. Great Lakes Surf Battle
24. Meat Shakes … Greasemarks…Single 
25. Old Car…Blue Rockin … Deep From The Heart
26. Get Out…Jack O Bones … Wreck Ya To Death
27. Sweet Love On My Mind …. The Diamond Drapes… Demo
28. Racing Down The Road …. The Camtwisters…. Outlaw Rockabilly
29. Nation On Fire… Kings of Nutin'…. Punk, Rock, Rhythm & Blues
30. Welcome To The Neighborhood …. Graveyard Shift…. Rest Without Peace
31. Shamen Of Orge…Luna Vegas… "from the travelling minstrels of doom"
32. Wild Ride…. The Koffin Kats….. Forever For Hire
33. King Kahuna… Bang! Mustang!... Surfin NSA request
34. Transylvania Express…The Rocketz…. California Hell request
35. Bad Karma… Acting Apes….. Facing The Facts
36. My Way Or The Highway …The Razorbacks… Live a Little…. request
37. Long Lean Baby … Mark Gamsjager & The Lustre Kings…. Way Out There
38. Sent From Above …. Pepita Slapppers…. Honey Bee
39. Rockin Juke Box…Bob King… Shakin Up North
40. Dog Gone Baby…Emmy Lou & the Rhythm Boys… Bye Bye Baby
41. Something Out Of Nothing …. Burnin' Ethyl ...single
42. Whiskey Pick ... Lara Hope and The Ark-Tones... Luck Maker
43. Call Me...Hillbilly Moon Explosion... single 
44. Ready To Rock ... Jim Morrison...  Shakin Up North

Sunday 4 January 2015

The Sirroco Bros. - Sirroco 2014

Mysterious and dark The Sirroco Bros. are also a band that are considered to be a top flight  rockabilly band.Despite having a really solid  reputation over in Europe,  they are virtually unknown here in North America. Hell my first exposure to them was totally by accident.Since 2011  they have released a string of killer singles that will impress any die hard rockabilly fan.If you happen to miss all those singles don't fret The Sirroco Bros. have released all of them plus a couple of new tracks on one their debut album " Sirroco ". You could say it's a greatest hits or the complete works or better yet their "Singles Going Steady" but  one thing for sure is that it  is confirmation  of just how good these kats really are. We get 11 original  tracks here of primitive, dark and kool  rockabilly  that are impossible to resist. A lot of billy bands try but never manage to grab that 50's billy feel and sound but  The Sirroco Bros nail it. Highlights include : " Move Out" ," Devil Bones", " Cat", and "  I Put a Hex On You".
  The Sirroco Bros. may be the koolest  band you haven't heard and this is a hell of a disc that really is a must Highly Recommended !!  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sirocco-Bros/538405322895147?sk=timeline  

Thursday 1 January 2015

The Crossbones - Deadman's Curve 2014



From down under comes The Crossbones and this is one kool rockabilly trio that isn't afraid too mix it up.Since forming in 2013 these kats have made a name for themselves in Australia with their full throttle brand of billy music.They also have a rep for being a pretty fine live band that doesn't take itself too seriously.All that said the band's debut "Deadman's Curve " is an an album you should check out.Clocking in with 8 original kool and diverse tracks that deliver the goods.This is  modern rockabilly with splashes of country, spaghetti and  blues all thrown into the mix.Highlights include: " Big Mumma Bop" ," Splinters and Teeth", " Deadman's Curve" and the catchy " Your Car Ain't Cool".
    A big  plus for the album is that the songs pretty well all sound different and they manage to flow together giving it a good vibe. Even thou "Deadman's Curve" plays out in under 24 minutes it manages to punch hard ,sounds fresh,has a sense of humor  and is damn good . The Crossbones are definitely a band to keep an eye on.Recommended!   https://www.facebook.com/thecrossbones      http://www.reverbnation.com/thecrossbones4  
http://www.thecrossbones.com.au/

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist New Years Eve Special Wednesday December 31, 2014

Shakin Katz Radio
New Years Eve Special
December 31, 2014
1.Shakin Katz Theme…The Vainshers
2. Still Royal…. The Amazing Royal Crowns… Royal ... request
3. This Train Ain’t Stopping… Black Frame Spectacle… Self Titled ... request
4. Pee Wee’s Loot…Bang Bang Bazooka… Red Hot & Horny
5.  Pin Up Girl…The Palomars… Out Of The Past
6. 28 Hours…The Hi-Strung Downers… Her She Lies
7. Have Some Fun Tonight… Frantic Rockers…Savage Beat
8. Inspector Clouseau… The Highliners… Live at Diablo Studio
9. Snakebite…Boss Fink…   Finksville
10. Your Dog Is Crapping On My Lawn…Route 67… I Kill My Love ... request
11.  Rock Around With Ruby…. Warren Smith… Rebel Rock
12. Cabin Fever…The Tremors…Old Fashion Hillbilly Feud ... request
13. Drive My 55…Relax Trio… Stop The Madness
14. Evil Feeds… House of Haunt… Monsters On The Loose ... request
15. Flat Top Cat…John Lewis… Sanity
16. 5 Minutes Of Fury…Johnny Nightmare… Kicking Satan Out Of Hell
17. Stranded…Bang! Mustang !.... Surfin' NSA
18. Cheap Thrills…Jake & The Lawless Men… Grande Y Sucio
19. Mean Mean Streak…The Royal Crowns… After Dark
20. I’m Desperate…Moonshine Reunion…. Tired of Drivin'
21. Guano Rock…The Huaraches… Steal Second
22. Sweet Devil Doll…The Flattrackers… Winner Takes All
23. Jungle Rock….Hank Mizell… King-Federal Rockabilly
24. On Fire… The Bop Hounds… Self Titled
25. Show Me A Man…. Sunday Wilde…. Let’s Riot
26. Toxic Twin… Hancox…. Vegas Lights
27. Mess Of Me… The Vanishers … Haggersville Dance Party... request
28. Devil On Your Back…The Neutronz… Devil On Your Back
29. Right To Wrong…. Screamin' Rebel Angels…. Pounce Like A Tiger
30. Mad & Blue…Roy Kay Trio… Mad & Blue
31. Hangover Blues…. The Booze Bombs…. Hangover Blues
32. Getting Down On The Mountain … Corb Lund…. Cabin Fever
33. Callin' In Twisted…Reverend Horton Heat…Revival
34. Your Car Ain’t Cool…The Crossbones…Single... request
35. The Fly With The X-Ray Eyes…Guitar Slingers…Single
36. Rebelina..… Twistin' Tarantulas…. Attack of the Twistin' Tarantulas... request
37. Let’s Have A Ball…Jim McDonald…. Roots Of Psychobilly
38. Blue Special…Buzz Deluxe…. Self Titled
39. Bad Bone Boogie…Voodoo Devils… Hellish Noise
40. Rev That Motor…Scott Manery & the Barnburners…. Tractorcaster