Twin . Fin - Whiskey Wine & Venom Love 2015

These days it's gotta be a tough row for swingabilly bands.There aren't many doing it and the venues for them to play at  are far and few.In the barren waste lands  of South Western Ontario hail the outfit known as  Twin . Fin. Over the past few years they have changed members,their name and have evolved from a straight up rockabilly band to a pretty kool swingabilly band. During that time they developed a  following, gained some  strong radio airplay and released a strong single "Rocco Perri". That song has gotten the band some major attention. The next step for these kats was to put out an album.Instead of rushing out something they would regret the band  took the time and effort to do it right as they say.The result is "Whiskey Wine & Venom Love" a strong,smooth and damn good debut.We get  10 originals  of swingabilly that have the right mix of blues ,jazz and rockabilly. The songs range from sultry slow burners  to all out out boppers and as a result the album has a kool vibe and a good flow.Highlights include: "Devil Girl Stomp", "City Of City",  "Whiskey Wine & Venom Love" and " Won't Let You Go"
This is a strong debut by a band that has good songs  and can execute them very well.If your into swingabilly this puppy is for you and even if your not " Whiskey Wine & Venom Love" is worth checking out. Recommended.    https://www.facebook.com/TwinFin-494503570709347/timeline     check out a couple tunes here  http://allstage.ca/project/twin-fin-whisky-wine-and-venom-love/

Washington Dead Cats - Under The Creole Moon 2015

After 31 years and 10 albums the Washington Dead Cats aren't content to sit on their laurels.Considered by many to be one of the "wild punkabilly bands" around and to others a unique psychobilly outfit.But make no mistake this is one killer rock n roll band that has consistently delivered the goods. That said the band's 11th album "  Under The Creole Moon" is now out and this is one mighty fine outing.Smashing in with 14 tracks that throw out genre lines,mix it up and ends up just been fun and kool.There is something for everyone here,from punkabilly,country,blues to rockabiily and straight up rock.Hell the band's  horn section has never sounded better .Highlights include: "Give Me Back My Broken Heart", " Look Into My Eyes", "Only Vinyl Is Cool" , and "Under The Creole Moon"

      This is one on those albums that gets under your skin in a good way.If anything " Under The Creole Moon" is at times hard hitting ,always fun and very addictive.Let's just say it's a winner .Highly Recommended. 
https://www.facebook.com/washingtondeadcats/timeline   http://www.washingtondeadcats.com/

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday November 25, 2015

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist

Wednesday November 25, 2015

Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme…. The Vainshers

2.Little Miss Misguided… Crazy Cavan n Rhythm Rockers… The Real Deal

3. Cursed….  24^th Street Wailers… Where Evil Grows request

4. Medication… The Saucermen…. Fangs 

5. Lemme Rock… Bloodshot Bill… EP Lemme Rock

6. Sweet Diva Blue…. The Super Kings… Volume One

7. Heads Are Gonna Roll.... The Raygun Cowboys…. Heads Are Gonna Roll

8. Let It Roll… Grandpa Candys… Let It Roll

9. We Wanna Rock, We Wanna Roll… The Royal Flush…. Moonshine Truck

10. After Dark…. The Gutter Demons…single

11. Last Remains Of Brains…. Bullet Biters…. Single

12. A.D.I.T.S… Gamblers Mark…. The Cho Incident

13. Lost Boy Choir….  Clockwork Psycho…. Nightmares From Liabach  request

14. Night Of The Living Surf… The 427’s…. Marvericks

15. Prisoner Of Your Charms… Rusty Steel & The StarTones…. Café-A-La-Rock

16. Payback Time… Danny Duke & The Northern Allstars….Single

17. Down The Line… Twisted Rod… Bring It On Home

18. Story Of An Outlaw…..  The Treble Kings….. Whiskey Anthems

19. I Want Some More… 3 Bad Jacks…. Pictures & Memories From Home

20. Devil Yell…. Hill Valley Lightning… S/T

21. Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie….. Cousin Harley…. The Dutch Sessions

22. This Ain’t Rock n Roll…. The Boston Rats… This Ain’t Rock n Roll   request

23. Let’s Go!...... Six Gun Romeo…. Welcome to the Show  request

24. Tarantula…. Bevel Emboss…  Celluloid    request

25.  Go Crazy… The Rhythm Shakers… Panic     request

26. Mummified Baby… The Deadcats… Feline 500   request

27. Right Now… Frantic Vermin… Right Now

28. Zombie Pole Stripper Girl… The Meteoriots…. Single

29. Rocking at the Boneyard…. The Grave Stompers… Black Leather Ghouls From Fiendsville

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

31. Journey To The Centre Of The Surf… The Madeira ...  Ancient Winds

32. Turn My Back on You… The Blue Cats…. Best Dawn Yet

33. Dance With Me… Relax Trio…. Stop This Madness

34.  Buzz Bomb…Tiki Creeps…. Invaders From Beyond The Sound Of Surf   request

35. Maybelline… Alistair Christl…. Unmarked Grave 

36. Wip Wop ... Hard Six ... Haunted Ride

37. Shuffle Home Boogie… The Hicksville Bombers… Voodoo Doll

38. Memphis In ’55…. The Kingmakers…. Last Night In Nashville

39. Dance At The Korova…. Harry Violet & The Sharks…Single

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

41. Bad Boys…Southern Culture On The Skids…. Kudzu Ranch

42. Re-Verse… Reverberati ... Combat Surf

43. Real Good Man…Carolina and Her Rhythm Rockets ...By My Side

44. Stock Car Stomp…. Randy Plus 2…. Rockin Racin & Cruisin

CRAZY CAVAN 'N' THE RHYTHM ROCKERS - THE REAL DEAL 2015

A lot of groups are called legendary but few really are and Crazy Cavan 'n' the Rhythm Rockers are one of the few truly legendary outfits out there.The undisputed kings of Teddy boy rock have been at it since 1970 and are still doing it .With a rap sheet longer than your arm these kats are essential listening if your a rock n roller.Hell it's impossible not to enjoy their blend of rock n roll/rockabilly.That said the boys are back with one hotly anticipated album, "THE REAL DEAL". Once again they don't disappoint and the title says it all,this is just damn good rock n roll. We get a mix of 13covers and  3 originals that bop, rock and stroll and that's just what you expect.Highlights include: "Little Misguided", "Drapes 'n' Drainpipes", "Rattlesnake Daddy", "Zing Zing" and "My Baby's Been Cheating Again".

 
Crazy Cavan "n"The Rhythm Rockers  have always churned out kool rock n roll and "The Real Deal" is no exception.This puppy cuts the mustard !Recommended!!!
 http://www.crazycavan.com/   http://www.crazycavanfanclub.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CrazyCavanOfficial/ 

The 427's - Mavericks 2015

Back in early 2014 Calgary's The 427's released "Surf Noir", a very strong ep and campus radio stations across Canada picked right up on it.Hell that 5 song ep  has charted across the country and is still  getting a ton of airplay a year later.Believe me that's no small feat especially for a surf band.The band also managed to gain some attention south of the border in America as well. Seizing on the so called moment the band has just released it's debut album "Mavericks" and this puppy nails it.We get 11 (1 hidden) original tracks of basically first wave inspired surf that are smooth ,slick and damn good.Throw in some spaghetti and spy and the result is one very impressive debut.Highlights include: "The Spy Invasion", "Yellowbelly", "Urchin Stomp" and "The Score"

  The 427's are still a young outfit since they formed in 2013 and that makes " Mavericks" even more impressive.This is one mature, sexy and kool ride that leaves you feeling fresh.Recommended !!!
  http://the427s.com/  https://www.facebook.com/The427s/timeline    http://the427s.bandcamp.com/album/mavericks

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday Novemeber 18, 2015 (The 3 Kings Giveaway Show)

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist  (The 3 Kings Giveaways)

Wednesday Novemeber 18, 2015

Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme…. The Vainshers

2. License To Kill… The 3 Kings… Outcasts

3. Breathin Down My Neck…. B & The Bops…. All Tangled Up

4. Broken Hearted Fool… Hi-Strung Downers… Here She Lies request

5. I Wonder…The Hillside Wranglers…. Satisfied At All

6. Black Cats… The Hellbound Hepcats… Turn Me Inside Out

7. Hot Prowl…Tiger Army… Music From Regions Beyond  request

8. Murder … The  House of Haunt… Gate Night

9. Baby Doll… The Rip’em Ups…. Killswitch

10. Hotrod Ford… Motorbilly…. Whiskey & Wild Desire

11. King of Monsters…. The Blackrats…EP King of Monsters

12. Snake Eye Mama… Levi Dexter & Steve Hooker… Rockabilly Doll’s

13. Guano Rock… The Huaraches…. Steal Second

14. Gave Her My Heart… The Desperados… Won’t Be Broken

15. Up, Back or Off… Black Frame Spectacle… Grady Session 11

16. 13… X Ray Cat trio…. Out For Blood

17. Be Be Burning Rock n Roll… Kent Ford & The Hep Jump Stomp… Crazy Love in Town

18.Dragger Joe… The Longboards…Single

19. City of Sin… Twin- Fin… Whiskey Wine & Venom Love

20. Girl With Chupacabra… The Gangnails…. Bullets From The Underground

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

22. Sentenced To Rock…Rockabilly Mafia… Row

23. Maraca Man…. Restless… Originals

24. The Witch…. The Brains… Out In The Dark    request

25. Against It…. The Peacocks… After All

26. Mean Elieen… Hell Bent Rockers… S/T

27.  Wreck Ya To Death… Jack O Bones… Wreck Ya To Death  request

28. Train Keep A Rollin… Johnny Burnette Trio

29. Death Ray From Outer Space…Crazy Cubes… Mejdchen aus dem All 

30. Mother Of Lies… JD McPherson… Let The Good Times Roll

31. Carolina… Peter & The Wolves… Here Comes

32. They Called it Rock n Roll… The Monroes… They Called it Rock n Roll

33. Ready to Go…  Toni & The TomCats… Traction

34. Quit Starring… Brain Baker & the Memphis Knights… Rollerskate Baby

35. Ducktail…. Joe Clay…. Classic Rockabilly

36. Just Like Mine… Roy Kay Trio…. Mad and Blue

37. Dogman…. The Hillmans… King Of The Weald Frontier  request

38. Old Car… Blue Rockin…. Deep From The Heart

39. Jungle Rock… Hank Mizell… King-Federal Rockabillys

40. Let’s Go Crazy… The Bird Doggin Daddies… We Got the Bug

41. Let’s Shake…. Brain Setzer… Rockabilly Riot! All Originals!

42. Cruising…. Robin…. Dead Luck City

43. Cougar Country… The Blue Demons… S/T

44. Hot Rod Country…John Evans…. Lollygaggin

45. Bad Boys…. Vinila Von Bismark & The Lucky Dados…. The Secret Carnival

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

47. Hitgirl…The Vanishers… Biggest Hand

48. Buddy I Got You…. Emmy Lou & The Rythmn Boys…. Bye Bye Boys

49. Born To Love One Women…. The Ragged Rebels… Rockin' Out The Ragged Way

50. Pass The Bottle…The Devil Daughters….. demo

51. Skeleton Dance  …. The King Beez…. Death Proof Vol.1

Motorbilly - Whiskey & Wild Desire 2015

They hail from North Carolina and are called Motorbilly and they are the purveyors of   "psycho-hot rod sounds". If you haven't heard of them  all you need to know is that this is one serious mean  ass kickin' rock n roll band.Their mixture of  rockabilly, punk ,metal,hard rock and more is one kool brew that is hard to ignore. Some describe them as "plenty of motor with just the right dash of billy". With 3 pretty stout albums  already under their belt,this is a band that just seems to get better with each release.The band's 4th effort "Whiskey & Wild Desire" has the band upping their game.Hell this puppy hits hard, heavy and fast.We get  11 tracks of rock n roll bliss that's not for the weak. Highlights include: " Curse of the Hot Rod Hearse", "  Speedbilly"," Hot Rod Ford " and "The Car Nobody Else Wanted"
   Motorbilly have always cranked it out  and "Whiskey & Wild Desire" is their best yet.This is stout rock n roll that takes no prisoners  and it's fun too boot. Recommended!!   http://www.motorbillyrocks.com/   https://www.facebook.com/motorbillyrockandroll/timeline

Restless - Originals 2015

When it comes to neo rockabilly it really doesn't get much bigger or better than Restless.These kats have sold a whack of albums, have a  huge world wide following that continues to grow and are highly respected and influential. Restless is a band that has set the bar pretty high and for the most part delivered.With their latest release " Originals" they have put out arguably their best yet and believe me that's impressive.This puppy  crashes in with  12 new originals of juicy neo rockabilly  by the original line up (the last time these kats were together was back in 2006). You  know right from the get go that Restless has some  serious  mojo happen' here. Highlights include: " Don't Say It Unless You Will", "Rat-A-Tat-Tat", "You Drive Me Insane" and "Maraca Man".

   After all these years it is kool that a band like Restless can still have a sense of urgency about them.Hell "Originals" not only sounds great ,it's fresh, kinda ballsy and is one of the years best albums.It's more than  what you can ask for and you gotta like that. Highly Recommended!    https://www.facebook.com/groups/104881820445/
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/127348743955447/ 

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Interview with the Twin Fin Wedenesday November 11, 2015

Playlist Shakin Katz Radio

Interview with  Twin Fin

Wedenesday November 11, 2015

 Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme….  The Vanishers

2. Fangs… The Saucermen…  Fangs

3. Beat Up ’40 Ford… Hanks Jalopy Demons…  Music on the Upbeat

4. Rat Rod… Hank Angel…  Loud Fast & Out of Control

5. Wasting Our Time…. The 3 Kings… Outcasts        request

6. Mean Eileen… The Hellbent Rockers….  S/T

7. Long Time Dead…The Ricochets… Chain Dog

8. Beast of Bodmin… Evil Devil…  Bad Tales    request

9. Tiki Tohua…. The Silicon…. Tiki Tohua

10. Crawlin' Back… The Intolerants… 100% of Nuthin

11. Love Demon…Los Gatos Locas… Psychobilly Baptism request

12.  Brain Party…. Devil Crockett… In Search the Devil Crockett’s Might Treasure

13. Don’t Say it Unless You Will…  Restless… Originals

14. Always… Whiskey Daredevils…  Nashville Surprise    request

15. Hoo Doo… Alice Jayne & The Sirocco Bros…Single

17. Locos…. Shaking Bones…EP S/T

18. Dig it…. Boss Fink… R.P.M         request

Interview with the Twin Fin

19. Won't Let You Go ... Whiskey Wine & Venom Love

20. Whiskey Wine & Venom Love ....Whiskey Wine & Venom Love

21. Jungle Room ....Whiskey Wine & Venom Love

Big thanks to the members of Twin Fin for coming on the show

22.  Surf Blast Inferno… Mom’s I’d Like to Surf…. EP Surf Cops Are Watching You

23. The Way You Do…. The Frettones… Single

24. 2 AM …The Wise Guyz… Hot Summer Nights!

25. Mayhem…Imelda May…. Live Rockabilly      request

26.  Wild Jungle Rock….The BopCats…. S/T      request

27. Pinebox…. Slim Cessna Auto Club…. Always Say Please and Thank You

28. Rockabilly Vampire… The Rebelly’s…. S/T

29. Bully For You… The Veloninos…EP S/T

30. Surfin Assassin…. Luau or Die…  Dead On The  Floor Vol.2

31. Gotta Move…. Santos…. Single

32. River Shark Boogie… The River Sharks… Like a Shark

33. Full Time Rockin Man… Doug Perkins & The Spectaculars…EP Union Avenue Vol.1 

34. Crazy….. Golly Gosh Darn…. S/T

35. Baby Boy….  Texas Steve & the Tornados….Take Cover

36. Girls Like You…. Burnin' Ethyl … Pop the Hood 

The Hell Bent Rockers - S/T 2015

Hailing from the big smoke known as Hamilton ,The Hell Bent Rockers have made a name for themselves with some smooth and kool  rockabilly that gets you off your ass. With the release of a  pretty strong demo a couple of years ago they became a band to watch out for. Hell that demo got some major attention.Now in 2015 the band's debut album shows that these kats are more than able to deliver the goods.This self-titled album marches in with 11 original tracks that don't stray off the rockabilly/ rock n roll axis. There is some damn good  rockin' going on here and also a whack of some mean and kool sax playing throwin into the mix.If that wasn't enough, we get some harp action and as a result this puppy has a neat and pleasing  vibe. Highlights include: "Hot Rod" , " What's Your Poison", " Mean Eileen" and  "Let It Out"

   The Hell Bent Rockers are making some noise here and it's all good. Overall this is one strong and fresh debut album that is well worth laying down a few bucks on.Recommended 
https://www.facebook.com/Hell-Bent-Rockers-101290876628816/?fref=ts  http://hellbentrockers.com/ 

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Psychobilly Show Wednesday November 4,2015

Playlist Shakin Katz Radio

Psychobilly Show

Wednesday November 4,2015

 Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme…. The Vanishers

2. After Dark…. The Gutter Demons…Single

3. King Rat Bop… The Magnetix…. With Their Amazing First Album

4. Popeye The Psychoman… The Tumblin' GoGo's…. Turmoil  request

5. Mosier Valley… The Atomic Fiends… Race To Hell  request

6. The Witch…. The Brains… Out in the Dark

7. Panic Attack… The Nevrotix… demo

8. Psyscurity Inc.  … Damage Done By Worms… Psyscurity Inc.

9.  Hold Em High… The Silverhounds… Nevermore   request

10. Devils Kick… Moonshine Stalkers… Splatter House

11. Funeral March… Banane Metalik… The Gorefather

12. Deathcar Joyride…. The Butchery Boys…. USDA Condemned

13. Murder…. The House Of Haunt… Gate Night ep

14. Psychobilly Is Back… Spike… Weird of the Best

15. Treehouse of Horror… Flesh Roxon…. Flesh To The Bone

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

17. Going Home to Die… Bastard Sons of a Rock n Roll Devil…. Swingin At The Gallows

18. Go West… Thee  Creepfreaks…   demo

19. I’m A Rock… The Deadcats… Bucket of Love

20. No Luck…. R.I.P… S/T

21. Walk on the Edge… Rezurex… Psycho Radio    request

22. My Savoy… Dr.Void & The Death Machines …. Catch Your Death 

23. Helldriver… PFeffer… Disgraceland

24. Ain’t No Turning Back… The Meteors….. Doing The Lords Work

25. Throw It All Away… The Quakes… Quiff Rock    request

26. Last Gang Standing…. Mad Sin…. Burn & Rise

27. Escape From Hell… Gorilla…. Genetic Joke    request

28. Drug Money…. Trole…. S/T

29. Satanic Stomp… The Guitar Slingers…. Adios Amigo   request

30. Razor… Smell Of Kat…. Dream of a Thousand Katz

31. The Evil Eye… The Matadors…. The Devils Music

32. Fran Dresher… Pitman…. It Came From Hell (Vol.3)    request

33. Peter Cushings…. The Surfin Wombatz….  Dr.Sathen House of Terror

34. Her Name Was Rock n Roll… Koffin Kats…. Forever For Hire   request 

35. One Night in Hell…. 6 Feet Down….  One Night in Hell 

36. Surfin to Hell… Evil Elvis… Tattoo’d Fuckwit 

37. Robot Rock… Syd Zilla….. Shapeshifter

38. Psycho Ball and Chain…. The Creepshow… Sell Your Soul

39. Within Sanity….. Chainsaw Lobotomy…. Close But No Cigar