Ati Edge and the Shadowbirds - Old Cars, Tattoos, Bad Girls and Wild Guitars 2015

In 2007 Ati Edge of The Silver Shine  hatched the side project call Ati Edge and The Shadowbirds  and it's still going strong today.Basically this is his billy band or as some say Silver Shine 2 and it's a damn good one   Hell over the years the outfit has developed a solid rep and in some corners, considered the better band  of the two. So far they have released one  album and a couple of eps,(all worth checking out) with the last ep  released in 2013.Now in 2015 the band's long awaited sophomore album is out and "Old Cars, Tattoos, Bad Girls and Wild Guitars" is  pretty stout. This puppy checks in with 11 tracks of rockabilly/ rock n roll  that has some muscle and also is damn catchy. At times this comes off like dirty ,garage rock n roll  but it  really doesn't stray far  from it's rockabilly base and that's a good thing.Highlights include : " Baddest Girl In Town","Kustom Kulture Baby", "Old School Inks" and "Old Cars, Tattoos, Bad Girls And Wild Guitars"

                The album's title "Old Cars, Tattoos, Bad Girls and Wild Guitars" really tells you straight up what your getting here and it's also their best release to date.This is one disc that delivers and one that  is full of kool rockabilly /rock n roll that will grow on you. Recommended!  https://www.facebook.com/atiedgeandtheshadowbirds/timeline   http://atiedge.com/  https://www.reverbnation.com/atiedgeandtheshadowbirds

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday May 27, 2015

Playlist Shakin Katz Radio

Wednesday May 27, 2015

3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme… The Vanishers

2. Born to Rock n Roll…. The Montecristos…Single

3. Kitten With A Whip… Big John Bates… Flame Thrower

4.Gonie Bird… The Royal Crowns … 32 Miles To Memphis request

5. Your Car Ain’t Cool… The Crossbones…. Deadmans Curve

6. With Nothing … The Bone Machine… EP S/T

7. Let’s Go Out and Kill Tonight…. Oscar B… La Mort Aux Troussess 

8. Jungle Witch…. Rosemary’s Triplets … Hellbound Train

9. Poor Man’s Son … Loonapark… Let Us Pray

10. Born To Love One Women … Darrel Higham… Wild In Hollywood   request

11. My Box…Wanton… Pick Your Poison

12. Move Out… Sirocco Bros. .… Sirocco

13. This Is The Night… The Palomars… Out Of The Past

14. Backwoods Boy… The Hillmans… Kings Of The Weald Frontier

15. Ready to Rumble… Hicksville Bombers… Voodoo Doll

16. Up, Back or Off…. Black Frame Spectacle…. Grady Session 2   request

17. Diabolical Weapon… Hellstompers… Fire Walk With Me

18. Sands of Little England… Mullet Monster Mafia… Monsters of Surf

19. Should Known Better… Dawn Shipley & the Sharp Shooters… Shoulda Known Better

20. Find Me A Women…. Marty Allen…. the Sun Session

21. Black Hearts Club… Pike Cavalero… Torro    request

22. Waveboard Action…. Surfer Joe…. Senor Surf    request

23. Hot Rod Women…. Los Volidos…. Hot Rod Women

24. Little Tot… Art Young…. Single

25. Baddest Girl in Town… Ati Edge & the Shadow Birds… Old Cars, Tattoos, Bad Girls, & Wild Guitars

26. Bleed….  Steve Stunning….  Punk Rock Soldier

27. Insaniac… Guitar Slingers… Carnevil of Souls

28. Radar Love… Archie….. Psychobilly Covers 

29. Lost Boy Choir… Clockwork Psycho….. Nightmares from Liabach

30. Rockabilly Baby…. The HubCaps…. Rockabilly Party

31.  Red Head Gal…. 3 Blue Teardrops…. One Part First

32.  2AM Rock…. The Wise Guyz…. Hot Summer Nights   request

33. Just Don’t Seem To Care… The Zipheads…Single

34. We Gotta Go….. The Jimes….  Mean Side of Town

35. Elvis On The Radio… Lower Town Trio… Last of the Rebels

36. My Whole Hearts Desire…. Ronnie Hayward…. Livin the Lowlife

37. Rock Bop Baby…. Bubba J…. Live on Steve Stack of  Wax

38. Devastation Wagon….. Frantic FlapTops…. Cheap Women, Cheap Beer, Cheaper Thrills

39. Kagoshima Go… Glasglow Tiki Shakers… Little Orbit

40. Kill Billy Kill… Rattled Rooster… Year Of The Rooster

41. Sneaky Pete… The Black Holes… Live at the Wick

42. Rockabilly Rhythm… Tom Stormy Trio & Rhythm Sophie….Single

43. Dragstrip Girl…. Black Coffee Cowboys…. Zombie Night in Canada Vol.2

Dawn Shipley & the Sharp Shooters - Shoulda Known Better 2015

Dawn Shipley & the Sharp Shooters have earned they're fair share of kudos over years .This is one band that's all about the music period. Playing rockabilly to honky-tonk and hillbilly  to 50's rock n roll and more they have developed a pretty fair size and loyal fan base.With only 2 albums out (the last one came out in 2006) and a few singles, with last years jazzy and kool "Voodoo You" been the latest, fans have had to endure long waits .Well now the wait is over for the outfit's 3rd album,"Shoulda Known Better"and it's one very solid album.Clocking in with 11 tracks of mainly rockabilly that at times isn't afraid to drift a little  into country,honky tonk, western swing and jazz.Highlights include:" Little Too Late","Voodoo You", "
Don't Want Your Lies" and "Shoulda Known Better"

     Dawn Shipley & the Sharp Shooters  have delivered a pretty good sounding rockabilly  album that benefits from strong song writing and execution. Shoulda Known Better  is diverse ,fresh, sounds authentic and is very likeable.Recommended !     http://www.dawnshipley.com/  https://www.facebook.com/dawn.shipley.andthe.sharp.shooters  http://www.reverbnation.com/dawnshipleyandthesharpshooters                  

Guitar Slingers - Carnevil Of Souls 2015

The Guitar Slingers are without a doubt one of the best bands out there .Want proof just check out any of their 3 albums.  What started out in 2007 as basically a one man project by  Doyley (the main man of Diablo Records) has now become a truly killer band that has few equals.That said the band has now dropped their latest effort,"Carnevil Of Souls"  on a still unsuspecting public and this time their taking no prisoners.We get 11 originals tracks that deliver one hell of a knock out punch.This is rockin' psychobilly that at times is infused with  spaghetti ,rockabilly and surf. From a circus sideshow opening to a  full throttle assault "Carnevil Of Souls" covers a lot of ground and does it well.Highlights include "The Fly With The X Ray Eyes","Outerspace Out Of Time", "The Invaders" and "The Hitcher".

    You don't have to be a fan of psychobilly to like "Carnevil Of Souls", it's much more than that.This is one really impressive rock n roll album and if you say you like rock n roll and don't like this; your a flat out liar.Easily one of the best albums to come out in a while by a band you should be very aware of .Highly Recommended!!!   https://www.facebook.com/guitarslingers?fref=ts 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/253948874790519/ 
 http://www.reverbnation.com/guitarslingers

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist - Wednesday May 20, 2015

Playlist Shakin Katz Radio

Wednesday May 20, 2015

 Chrw 94.9 fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme…The Vanishers

2. Hellcats…The Blue J’s…. Bad Bones

3. Hard To Get…. The Hi-Strung Ramblers…. I’m A Rambler

4. Hotrods & Pony Tails… Six Gun Romeo…Welcome To The Show request

5. Full Time Rockin Man…..Doug Perkins & The Spectaculars…EP Union Ave. Vol.1

6. Snakebite… Boss Fink… Finksville request

7. Gotta Go My Way…. The Wreck Kings… Wrecking Machine request

8. Evil Feeds…. House Of Haunt… Monsters On The Loose request

9. Firewalk With Me…. Hotrod Frankie… God, Gasoline & Me request

10. Memories From A Subconscious Mind…. The P-Town Skanks…. Memories From A Subconscious Mind

11. Hillbilly Heroin…Christian D & The Hangovers… Shake it…or Leave it

12. Rock-A-beat-Boogie… Bill Haley… Self titled

13. Jungle King… Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockers…. By My Side

14. Cold Monday… Hellbound HepCats….. No.2 

15. Backseat Baby… Rio & The Rockabilly Revival…. Testify

16. High Heeled Hot Rod…. The Millwinders… Ladies & Gentleman

17. Let Me Be…The Baboons…. Up Town & Back Again

18. Ready To Roll…. Graveyard Johnnys…. Dead Transmission

19. Malicious Compliance…  Reverb Syndicate… Odyssey

20. Babyshaker…. The Boners…. Hell Yeah

21. A Song Called Wanda… Bootleg Betty…. EP  Left the Barn

22. Billy Psycho….. Bad Rules…. No Brakes!

23. Hangover…. The Diggerz… Psycho Tales

24. I Guano Rock… The Huaraches… Steal Second Base

25. Cripple In The Woods… Demented Are Go… Kicked Out Of Hell

26. I Love You My Way…. Twisted Rod…. Bring It On Home request

27. Tainted Love… Bad Dooleys… Wildwood

28. Ricochet… The Margraves…. On the Warpath

29. 100^th Monkey…. Black Frame Spectacle…. EP Self Titled request

30. Psycho…. Imelda May…. Mayhem

31. Mon Bebe Sait Comment….  Israel Proulex….  Mr.Frantic

32. Let’s Get Wild… The Desperados… On The Rampage

33. That’s All Right…. Elvis Presley… It’s Only Rock n Roll

34. Only Mine…. The Kabooms ..... Self Titled

35. Smoked City…. Casino Rumblers ….  See How it’s Gonna End

36. Saint Peter Square…Saint Peter Square…. Chronical Disease

37. Harvester Of Souls….. Rock n Rebels …. Doomsday Raising

38. We’ve Got The Feelin'… New Seed 55…. GHhRrrr

39. Night Rider….. Dick Dale & The Deltones…. King of the Surf Guitar

40. Never Enough… The Tiger Sharks…. This Is Not A Boat Accident

41. I Never Lie…. Anabel & The Rock-A-Bells….. The Thrill Is Back

42. Stroll Earthquake ... Lew Lewis and The Twilight Trio ... Red Hot Baby

43. Devil dance…. Ginger St. James & the Grinders…. Spank Sparkle & Growl

Bad Dooleys - Wild Wood 2015

When the German psycho rockers Bad Dooleys came out of hibernation back in 2011 more than a few fans were caught off guard.After all the band had been put to rest in 1993 and really didn't have much of a footprint outside of Europe.Then in 2012 they released the pretty stout "King Of The Sea" album and the result was a fair bit of  radio and podcast airplay around the world.Well now there back with their fifth album "Wild Wood" and this is one impressive effort.Clocking in with 9 originals and one cover of catchy old school flavored psychobilly  that is hard to resist.This is not only more aggressive than "King Of The Sea",it's also stronger and has a fresher and more focused  feel about it.Highlights include: "Beast in the Jungle" ,"Fast Cars", "Hell Dogs" and "Old Man Stompin' Shoes".
       The Bad Dooleys have turned it up a bit here and "Wild Wood " has some muscle, is pretty damn good  and is really easy to like.Not bad for a band some people wrote off years ago.Recommended!!  https://www.facebook.com/BadDooleys?fref=ts

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday May 13, 2015

Playlist Shakin Katz Radio

Wednesday May 13, 2015

3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme…. The Vanishers…Single can

2. BBQ On Lost Island… The Diggerz… A Psycho's Tales

3. Homewrecker… Rhythm Shakers… Voodoo request

4. Long Way… Hill Valley Lightening…. S/T

5. Uranium Love…  Batmobile …. Sex Starved  request

6. Bad Attitude… Howlin Lou & His Whiplovers… Bad Attitude

7. Don’t Cross Me…  24^thStreet Wailers… Where Evil Grows

8. Baby Doll…. The Rip’ Em Ups… Killswitch

9. 12 Monkeys' Flag … Hell-O-Tiki ... Tiki Twister

10. Heads Are Gonna Roll… Raygun Cowboys… Heads Are Gonna Roll

11. The Crazies… Sir Psycho & His Monsters…. Till the End request

12. Red Hot Lady…. Boston Rats…  This Ain’t Rock n Roll request

13. No Where To Go… The Downbeats…. A Wild Night with the Downbeats

14.Don’t What Your Lies… Dawn Shipley & The Sharp Shooters…. Shoulda Knowin Better

15. Rockabilly Girl… Manny Jr & The Cyclones…. Rockabilly Girl

16. Rise Of The Cyberman… The Guitar Slingers… Carnevil of Souls

17. Bullet Holes… Mad Dog Cole…. Kingdom Of The Scarecrow request

18. Good Time… Royce Potter… The Mercury Story

19. Hot Rock…. Johnny Carroll…  More Kings of Rockabilly

20. Prisoner Of Your Charms… Rusti Steel & The Star Tones…. Café A La Rock

21. Mess Around… Route 67….Single

22. Low On Gas….  Hicksville Bombers… Voodoo

23. California Long Board… Fabulous Blue Wabbits…. Instwoh-Mentals Vol 1 

24. Whiskey & Rock…. 6 Feet Down…. Strange

25. Indigo Friends…. Reverend Horton Heat… Revival request

26. Train Kept a Rollin… Johnny Burnette and The Rock n Roll Trio Rockabilly ... S/T   request

27. Sound of Boogie… Eight Bomb…. Daytona Dynamite

28. Your So Square… Uranus…. Single

29. Psycho Beach Party… Hawaii Samurai… The Octopus Incident

30. Straight From Hell… The Bloodshots… On Fire

31. Gang War…. Gutter Demons…. Enter the Deamonz request

32. Operation Time Bomb…. The Zorchmen…. Attack Of The Zorchman

33. Shake Your Brain…. The Blackrats…. Shake Your Brain request

34. Rockabilly Girls…. The Kingmakers…. Live at Sun Studio

35. Daddy’s Little Girl…. Marcos Sendarrubias…. High Voltage Rockabilly

36. Crazy in Love…. The Devillaires ….. Demo

37. Blue Jean Bop… Gene Vincent… Classic Rockabilly

38. Hysteric Love…. Marylin & The Rockin Bombs …. Demo

39. Empty Bottle… Tumbledown … Empty Bottle

40. Moondog… The Silverhounds … EP Hellacious

41. Sting Ray… The Dead Beats ….  Boss Sounds

42. The Grace Is Gone… The Cremators…. Single

43. Rockabillyland… Cat Club… Rockabillyland

44. Dead By Dawn….. The Phantom Creeps…. S/T

    

Hell-O-Tiki - Tiki Twister 2014

Belgium Surf bashers  may not be known to many fans of surf music but to those who are in the know, this is one surf band that totally kicks butt.Since 2009 they have developed a rep as a straight out killer band.From over the top shows to a couple of  damn good ep's and also a very good debut album ,"Attack of Lady Octopussy". This is a surf punk band that"s not afraid to mix it up.All which brings us to the band's  sophomore  offering  "Tiki Twister" and let's just say this puppy has a ton of bite.Washing up on shore with 10 tracks that range from smash mouth, surf punk ,garage fueled surf to even  traditional. Hell-O-Tiki aren't pulling any punches here and as a result this pretty potent surf rock .Highlights include: " 47... Why 47?', " Golden Decade", " Psycho-Frakulator" and "Moskito Rangers"

    
   Hell-O-Tiki really nail it here,this is loud,proud surf that is in your face one moment then relaxes  you the next. Tiki Twister is a kool ride by a surf band you should diffidently check out. Recommended !  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hell-o-tiki/251932368188022?sk=info&tab=page_info  http://www.reverbnation.com/hellotiki

The Hicksville Bombers - Voodoo Doll 2015

Over their long career The Hicksville Bombers have consistently delivered top notch rockabilly.These kats have been kicking it out since 1992 all while staying the course(7 albums),hell you know exactly what your getting here and that's a good thing: rockabilly with a little blues and country on the side. It's been 4 years since the their last album , the pretty stout "Ready To Rumble"and to the band's many fans that's way too long .While the wait is over with the release of "Voodoo Doll " and yes it has been worth the wait.This puppy  koolly rolls in with 15 tracks of rockabilly done just the way you would expect from the The Bombers,meaning damn good.We get a great mix of rockers, strollers and ballads as well as a few older songs that have been rerecorded .Highlights include: "Memphis Cat", "So Hot, She's Cool", " Low On Gas" and " Can't Buy Your Goodbye".
      The band decided to have "Voodoo Doll" produced by the folks at Western Star and that has proven to be a smart move.This has a more punched up and  fresher feel than their  previous releases.As a result this is one great sounding album and it's also their best yet! Very  Recommended !!   https://www.facebook.com/HicksvilleBombers?fref=ts   http://www.hicksvillebombers.com/ 

Carolina And Her Rhythm Rockets - By My Side 2015

Back in 2013 Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets appeared  to come out of the blue with a stunning debut album.Fact was the band formed in 2011 and  had developed a rep as a killer live act.However their debut left many wondering if their sophomore effort would be nearly as good.While the wait is over with "By My Side" and there diffidently is no sophomore jinx happening here. We get 13 tracks here that run the gauntlet  from straight up rockabilly to the blues to  R&b to  rock n roll ,some surf and even a little shading of country. This is one smooth and sexy ride that delivers in spades. Highlights include: " Lift Off", " Jungle King" ," Can't Let You Go " and " Hole In My Heart".

      Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets have stepped it up here,this is a confident and strong outfit  that are only getting better Thess kats aren't talkin' the talk  they're walkin' the walk and have too like that. Recommended!!   https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaHerRhythmRockets/timeline    

Graveyard Johnnys - Dead Transmission 2015

Been a punkabilly band has never been an easy gig and doesn't change even when your damn good .There is always going to be a large pool of billy purist, psycho's and punkers that will have no use for you. The Graveyard Johnnys have been  and are one of the better punkabilly bands out there and they have a rep has one of the hardest working bands around.With  an album, a couple of singles,an ep a few split albums and also  a whack of compilation spots under their belts,this is a band that really doesn't get the attention they deserve.Hopefully the band's latest effort  " Dead Transmission " can change that.This puppy struts in with 10 tracks that  hit hard and fast with a kool positivity.The tracks range from mainly straight up punkabilly to rock n roll and this  helps gives a freshness to the album even when some of it sounds familiar. Highlights include: "I Won't Wait", "Little Witches",'The Poison" and "Dead Transmission"

         The Graveyard Johnnys are in fine form here and "Dead Transmission " is their best release yet and you may want to throw a few bucks down on it.Recommended.  https://www.facebook.com/graveyardjohnnysUK/timeline      http://www.graveyardjohnnys.com/

The Rip'em Ups - Killswitch! 2015

The Rip'em Ups are one band you can't accuse of been dull and boring.Since 2010 these kats have been blowing away audiences with their straight up brand of 50's inspired rock n roll.They have been described as savage, explosive and energetic.This is a band that truly lives up to their name. The band's long awaited debut album "Killswitch!" backs up all the hype you may have heard about them. Hell this puppy kicks the door in then kicks your ass.We get 12 tracks of real rock n roll that make for one very kinetic thrill ride that will leave you wanting more.You could say this is a twin guitar and sax attack. Highlights include: " Spitfire", "
Baby Doll", "In N Out Shout" and " I Wanna Love You".

       
   If you say your a fan of rock n roll then "Killswitch!" is a must ,it's that good and The Rip'em Ups are firing on all pistons here!Highly recommended!  https://www.facebook.com/theripemups?fref=ts


   

The Diggerz - A Psycho's Tales 2015

In late 2014 I was tipped off about  The Diggerz and to be honest I wasn't familar with them.The word was that these kats were a damn good band and one I should keep an eye on, hell they even have some pedigree too boot.This German psycho outfit has developed a pretty good rep. The band's debut album  "A Psycho's Tales"  is now out and it lives up to the praise I had heard about them and more. This puppy starts off with a horror fused intro and then  breaks into 9 tracks of old school psychobilly that is downright good.This is fresh ,diverse and vital psychobilly that's hard to resist.Highlights include: "BBQ On A Lost Island", "Forgotten Son", "Hangover", and "Breakout".

   
The Diggerz  have  been compared to a hand full of other psychobilly bands but make no mistake here they are their own band with their own  unique sound.If you want proof "  A Psycho's Tales" bares that out.This is killer album and highly recommended!!   https://www.facebook.com/diggerzpsycho?fref=ts    

PlayList Shakin Katz Radio Wednesday April 29, 2015

PlayList Shakin Katz Radio

Wednesday April 29, 2015

3:30-6pm, Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme…. The Vanishers

2.Radiation Rock…. Guitar Slingers… Carnevil Of Souls

3. Push Button Boogie…. Ray Condo… Hillbilly Holiday

4. Gennie In A Bottle…Pat Capocci… Pantherburn Stomp

5. Daddy’s Little Girl…Marcos Sendarrubies… High Voltage Rockabilly request

6. You Were The One… Raygun Cowboys… Heads Are Gonna Roll

7. Combat Surf…. Reverberati… Combat Surf

8. On Fire…The Bop Hounds… S/T request

9. Something Wicked Comes This Way… Jittery Jack…. Gonna Have A Time With…. Jittery Jack request

10. What A Way To Die…Crystal & Runnin' Wild… Good Taste in Bad Friends

11. Ex-Hey…The Bullets… Go Man Go

12. 1989…. Voodoo Allen… Derrick’s Drunken Breathe

13. Frantic…. The Rip’em Ups….. Killswicth!

14. See You Hell…. The Creepshow…. Life after Death

15. Ready to Roll…Graveyard Johnnys… Dead Transmission

16. Hot Mess…. Christian D & the Hangovers… Shake It Or Leave It request

17. The Calamari Kid…Aloha Screwdriver… EP One Too Many

18. Backseat Betty…Rio & The Rockabilly Revival… Testify request

19. Nervous Breakdown…..Pink Cadillac Scat Cats….Single

20. Hot Rockin' Mama… Bad Lucky Kitty …Single (Demo)

21. Johnny Suede…… Rattlesnakes ….. High Noon in Hell Town

22. God Sent Me to Hell…. Flesh Roxon … Darker Side of Life

23. Train…The Brains… Hell n Back request

24. Robot Rock……The Rocketz…. We Are The Rocketz

25. Voodoo Transit…. The Bullet Biters…. Stranglers United request

26. I Drive My 55… RelaxTrio… Stop The Madness request

27. Ricochet…The Margraves… On The Warpath

28. Girls Like You…. Burnin Ethyl…. Pop The Hood

29. Midnight Hour… The Kickers…. EP  Rockin' at the Midnight Hour

30. I’m Coming Home… Robert Gordon…. I’m Coming Home

31. Low Down Guitar…The Echo Tones… Original Early Canadian Rockers

32. Key To The Cell Of Your Heart…. The Royal Crowns… 32 Miles To Memphis request

33. Rockabilly…Johnny & The Rocco’s….. Great Scott’s

34. Hell Fire….Bourbon Boys….. Shotguns, Trucks & Cattle

35. Red Room…Reckless Ones…. Make Your Move

36. Daddy’s Got A Gun…. The Allens… S/T

37. Wichita Buzzcut…The Whiskey Daredevils….. The Essentials

38. Dead Set Against….. Kings Of Nuthin…. Old Habits & Die Hard request

39. Twisted Twist…..Bruto & The Cannibals…. Twisted Twist

40. Shakin Little Mama…Shock Therapy…. Fearsome

41. Bad Karma…Acting Apes… Facing The Facts

42. Honey Bun…..Marc & The Wild Ones… She Put a Spell on Me

43. Girls & Gasoline…. The Hardtails … Hardtails

44. Flesh….Rosekill… Rocked! Shocked! Thrilled!