Sunday 29 November 2015

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/

Thursday 26 November 2015

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….  24th 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

Sunday 22 November 2015

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

Friday 20 November 2015

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

Sunday 15 November 2015

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/ 

Saturday 14 November 2015

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 

Sunday 8 November 2015

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/ 

Thursday 5 November 2015

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