Sunday 31 July 2016

The Hi-Strung Downers - Can't Feel Good All The Time 2016


It's been 2 years since  The Hi-Strung Downers released their fine debut album "Here She Lies " and it's good to see that they haven't lost their sense of humor in that time . The band's sophomore album  "Can't Feel Good All The Time" is proof of that. These Albertans are still singing about female troubles , broken relationships and  possible revenge all while winking at you with a funny grin.This time out we get 11 original tracks that have these kats flexing their musical muscles.As a result this is a lot less rockabilly and way more rock n roll than their debut.The rockabilly,punk and country influences are still here and help make this a fun ride.We get a couple of slow numbers to some real boppers to all out rockers.Hell it comes off as  a kool , easy and  natural progression for them.Highlights include: " Down to the Show", " The Gun Shop", " Hell Train","Going Down To The Courthouse" and "Woman It's Time to Go"
   Overall "Can't Feel Good All The Time" is a damn fine album that will have you up and at it .It's fun, infectious and very catchy.Hell what more do you want? Highly recommended !!
https://www.facebook.com/HiStrungDowners/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf    http://www.histrungdowners.com/home.html  

Thursday 28 July 2016

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist: Wednesday July 27, 2016 , Chrw 94.9fm


Shakin Katz Radio Playlist
Wednesday July 27, 2016
Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme … The Vanishers
2. Who I Am …  Lew Lewis & The Twilight Trio … Who I Am
3. Old Jack Bone … Jack O Bones … Three Jacks
4. Don’t Settle … Hill Valley Lightening … S/T
5. The Blob … Test Pilots … Parachute Party
6. El Salto … DeSurfures … S/T request
7. If You Wanna Rock … Six Gun Romeo … Welcome To The Show    request
8. Mean … The Real Gone Tones … Hot Mess
9. Dirty Mouth … Ric & The Dukes … Don’t Fight     Single
10. Hyena Bop …The Nevrotix … Paranoid         request
11. Voodoo … Matchless … Pills & Blades       request
12. You Miss Something … Hillbilly Moon Explosion … With Monsters and Gods
13. 4 Barrel Carb, Dual  Exhaust P.O.S.   … Lords Of The Highway … High Octane, Low Expectations
14. Hallelujah … Batmobile … Cross Contamination request
15. Hillbilly Highway … Sasquatch Prom Date … S/T
16. Psycho Beat … Raise The Undead … Single
17. Work Shy Blues … The Caravans … It Came From Hell
18. Okinawa … Black Flamingos …  S/T  EP
19. Sophie … The Lazy Lovers … Canicule  EP
20. Ice Cold Rockabilly … The Kingmakers … Live At Sun Studio
21. A.rab … The Grave Diggers … S/T  EP
22. The Weeping Willow Tree … Eddie Clendening … Single
23. River Shark Boogie … The River Sharks … Single
24. Love Drunk …. Sharna-Mae & The Mayhems … Love Drunk
25. Find Me A Women … Marty Allen … The Sun Sessions
26. Chain Dog … The Ricochets … Chain Dog       request
27. The Wild One … Gutter Demons … Misery Madness and Murder Lullabies  request
28. Sweet Dreams … Clockwork Psycho … I Don’t Give A Fuck
29. Marble Orchard … Concombre Zombie … Daylight Comes
30. The Bomb … Brass Knuckle Boogie … Sex, God, Rock n Roll
31. Start Been Nice ... Lil’ Bee Dee & the Doe-Rites …  On A Mission To Do You Right All Night 
32. Loverboy Louie … Peter & the Wolves … Papa’s Goin' Out Of Town
33. Maybe Baby … Buddy Holly … Greatest Hits         request
34. She Cried … Wreckin’ Ball …  S/T request
35. Grave Mistake … Hellcat and The Prowl … 3 Song Demo
36. Rock n Roll Messed Up My Mind … Mickey & The Mutants … Touch Of Madness
37. Rockabilly Nightmare … Alphabet Bombers … Panic Attack
38. High Heel Sneakers … Carl Perkins … Southern Fried Live
39. BonFire … Amphibian Man … Waves
40. Texas Moon …Jim Wray …Single
41. Time To Go … Francine …. Still Burning
42. She Aint Gonna Love You … Pete Hutton & the Beyonders … Lure Of A Star
43. Another Man … The Smokin’ 45s … On The Boards
44. Grease Ball Bash … The  Bone Rattlers … Step Inside 
45. Bully For You  ... The Veloninos ... S/T
46. Not Guilty … The Jury … Original Early Canadian Rockers

Friday 22 July 2016

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday July 20, 2016 Chrw 94.9fm


Shakin Katz Radio Playlist
Wednesday July 20, 2016
Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme … The Vanishers
2. Hey Good Lookin' … Molly Moonstone … Summer Bride
3. The Riot … The Pin Sharps … Cupcake Murder
4. Break These Chains … Raygun Cowboys … Cowboy Up     request
5. Surf Bomb … The Terrorsurfs … Single (Buzz Kill Series Vol.2)
6. One Mile From Heaven … The Silvershine … Hold Fast
7. Tape Girl … The Peacocks … Touch & Go     request
8. Wildman … The Mau Mau … Mau Music For Mau People
9. What Am I Waiting For … Teenage Zombies … Hell’s Teeth
10. Wolf … The Rhythm Bombers … Leave You For Dust
11. Pay Dearly … Kim Lenz … Follow Me      request
12. Two Cats & A Bottle Of Wine … Hot Snake Handlers … The Ongoing Adventures Of The…
13. You Drive Me Nuts … Relax Trio … 111
14. No Green … The El Sonno Brothers … Savage Mind
15. Hitgirl … The Vanishers … The Biggest Hand       request
16. Set Sail … The Kasketeers … The Dead Boys Of Psychobilly
17. Radar Love … The Pharaohs … Blue Egyptian 
18. Lone Rhino … The Mighty Swells … Off The Top With …The Mighty Swells
19. Blood, Sweat & Fears … Jack Rabbit Slim … Rockin' With Jack Rabbit Slim
20. Look Somewhere Else … The Alley Dukes … Go Back To College request
21.  Pin Up Queen … Hellbilly Homicide … Demo      request
22. Wild Bunch … Hank Sundown & The Roaring Cascades … Single
23. Rockaliator … Mississippi Hippies … S/T
24. Pass That Bottle … Jenny & The Lovers … Strangelove
25. Black Coffin … The Mullet Monster Mafia … Surf'n Goat
26. Pill Poppin Pappa … The Royal Crowns … Vol.3
27. Gone Really Gone … Chris Almoada … Come To New Orleans
28. Crusin' Around … Mary Ann & The Tri-Tones … Supersonic Gal
29. Diggin' The Boogie … Billy Brillantine & The Bandit Rockers … 300% French Rockabilly
30. Surfin' After Death … The Phantom Dragsters … Single
31. Don’t Stop Now … Roy Hall … Roy Rocks
32. How Good You Look … Giggleswitch … V11
33. Halfway To Memphis … Pink Cadillac Scat Cats… Rip It Up
34. Angle Of Death … The Wolfgangs … Lovesick   request
35. Talking New York City … Hyperjax … This Is Psychobilly V/A
36. Freedom Riders … King Beez … S/T 
37. Frustration … Shark Soup … Welcome To Circus Punkabilly
38. Little Baby … Bruto & The Cannibals … Twisted Twist
39. Evil Queen … Rockin' Rhonda & The Rhonkeys … Punch Drunk
40. License To Kill … The 3 Kings … Outcasts
41. Hell Dogs … Bad Dooleys … Wildwood
42. More Whiskey … The Caravan … Uncovered In Studio 1
43. Voodoo Queen … Rick & The Krickets … Right As Rain
44. Let Me Be … The Baboons … UpTown & Back Again
45. Ain’t No Rest For Elvis … Pink Cadillac Scat Cats … Rip It Up

Sunday 17 July 2016

The Jack O' Bones - Three Jacks 2016


If  you into  "Psychotic Rock n Roll"/ psychobilly you gotta check out The Jack O' Bones.These kats have been hard at it since late 2012 and are often overlooked by psychos. But those who are familiar with the band will tell you just how good they are.Hell my better is a huge fan and she ain't afraid to tell anyone just how good they are .Anyway this is a band that packs a big punch and is on the stacked Diablo Records label .Their debut album "Wreck Ya To Death" is more than stout and one you should check out.That said the band's sophomore album "Three Jacks " has now dropped and this puppy is pretty kool .Punching in with 11 tracks of  psychobilly fun that will leave you impressed.This is old school psychobilly that strikes a solid balance with punk,billy and rock n roll.The result is a fresh and brisk ride.Highlights include: "Do You Believe In Werewolves", "Cleopatras Eyes", "Keyboard Warrior", and "3 Jacks".
  The Jack O' Bones check all the boxes with " Three Jacks ". From song writing to execution to production,this is a pretty strong album that is brisk ,fun and killer .A definite pick up.Highly recommended!
  https://www.facebook.com/TheJackOBones/      https://diablorecordsuk.bandcamp.com/album/jack-o-bones-3-jacks   
Cleopatras Eyes
Do You Believe In Werewolves
Do You Believe In Werewolves
Do You Believe In Werewolves

Friday 15 July 2016

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist Wednesday July 13, 2016 Chrw 94.9fm


Shakin Katz Radio Playlist
Wednesday July 13, 2016
Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme … The Vanishers
2. Backseat Boogie Nights … Relax Trio … III
3. The Loveless … The Neutronz … Motel Hell
4. Roadmen  … Hank Angel & His Island Devils … All Hopped Up!
5. Sea Treasure … Amphibian Man … Waves
6. Love Me So … The Millwinders … It’s Love
7. Losing My Faith On You … Bert Blackmont & The Bucks … High Life
8. All The Time … Tennessee Voodoo Coupe … Over The Moon
9. Alcatraz … Sirocco Bros … Single
10. Thousand Deaths … Deepsix … Red
11. Undertaker … Evil Daltons … Your Blood      request
12. Everybody Stomping … The Psyclocks … Don’t Think Feel
13. Swamp Fever Stomp … The Frogs … Inshallah
14. They All Fall Down … The Creepshow … They All Fall Down     request
15. It’s Hot … Ollie Vee … Single  request
16. I Can’t Dance… Hicksville Bombers … Ready To Rumble
17. Shake It … Mystery Gang … Eszpresszo Negro
18. Polyester … John Evans … Polyester
19. R.O.C.K … Bill Haley … Reflections       request
20. Take That Bottle … Howlin Ric & The Rocketeers … Cannonball
21. Pink & Black … The Rockats … Rockin' Together
22. Voodoo Doll … Rosie & The Mighty Kings… Single      request
23. Let The Good Times Roll … The Unkool Hillbillies … Single
24. Night Of The Living Surf … The 427 … Mavericks      request
25. The Devil Is Mad … Bang Bang Betty & The H-Bombs … S/T
26. Back To Me … Mary Ann & The Tri-Tones … Supersonic Gal
27. Girl At The Store … Tigersharks … This Is Not A Boat Accident
28. King Of Dreams … Wild Rooster … No Way Out Of Hell
29. It’s Late … Robert Gordon … I’m Coming Home
30. Firewalk With Me … Hot Rod Frankie … God, Gasoline & Me
31. Devil Inside … Blue Moon Bombers … Southpaw
32. Hang 11 … Swami John Rei & The Blind Shake … Modern Surf Classics
33. Armed To The Teeth ... Dr. Void & The Death Machines … Death From Above
34. 2x4 … Kustom 45 … Zombie Night In Canada Vol.2
35. Ready To Roll … The Obscuritones … London London Town
36. Moonlight Stroll … The Tiki Creeps … Invaders From Beyond The Sound Of Surf
37. Boppin High School Baby … Don Willis … Rebel Rock
38. That Girl … Tip Top Trio … We’re Back
39. Boogie Woogie Dynamo … The Silvertones … Hi-Fi Westernbilly Styles
40. I Got It … Saint Peter Square … Chronical Disease
41. Knife Tongue Jill … Poor Fella’s … Living For Myself
42. Sins And Secrets … The Backseat Boogie ... Perfect For Parties 3  request 
43. Jump & Twist … The Rowdymen … Gas, Liquor & Fireworks
44. Lock The Door … Delta Bombers … S/T request 
45. Last Call ... Sam Spades .... Wolf
46. I Love Rock n Roll .... Cash O' Riley ... We Got Rhythm Box Set
47. Harbour  Love ...  The Aqua Barons ...  Southeast Stompers
48. Devil Girl Stomp ... Twin Fin ... Whiskey Wine And Venom Love

Sunday 10 July 2016

Doghouse Rose - Bourbon & Gasoline 2016




Over the last few years the  Canuck outfit  Doghouse Rose  has earned an  international rep as one of the most exciting and fun live acts out there. Playing a brand of "rebel country" that is very infectious has put them on the map. Hell even if your not into country these kats are hard to resist.The band's debut self titled is  more than solid and was well received,both critically and by the public. All this has lead to some high expectations for and on them. That said the sophomore effort " Bourbon & Gasoline " has just dropped  and  these kats have stepped it up. Clocking in with 14 tracks of "rebel country" that range from smoldering to burning hot.This is country that has an edge and at times is dark.Again the band draws on a mix bag of influences (from punk, hillbilly to rock and pop) to give them a unique take .The result is one fun and kool ride.Highlights include: " Dead or Alive", "Waiting for You", "I'm Gonna Drink" and " Lurking in the Dark"  
 Doghouse Rose are a band that brings a lot to the table and  "Bourbon & Gasoline "proves that .This puppy stands up well and will grow on you even if your not into country. Hell this is one stout outfit that knows how to deliver the goods. Recommended  https://www.facebook.com/doghouserose/?fref=ts     http://www.doghouserose.com/  
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Thursday 7 July 2016

Shakin Katz Radio Playlist All Canadian Show Wednesday July 5 2016 Chrw 94.9fm


Shakin Katz Radio Playlist
All Canadian Show
Wednesday July 5 2016
Chrw 94.9fm

1.Shakin Katz Theme … The Vanishers
2. Two Timing Fool … The Millwinders … It’s Love
3. Brassy Dame … The Palomars … Single
4. Do it Right … Brain Baker & The Memphis Knights … Rollerskate Baby
5. Devil In Me … Pete Turland … Both Wheels Left The Ground request
6. Girls & Gasoline … The Hard Tails … Hard Tails
7. I’m A Rock … The Deadcats … Bucket of Love
8. No Luck … Rip(Goes Mental) …  S/T
9. Murder … House Of Haunt … Single
10. It’s Hot … Ollie Vee … Into The Dark
11. Test Pilot … Los Caminos … Test Pilot
12. 6 Rounds … The Brains … Drunk Not Dead
13. Hot Rod … Hellbent Rockers … S/T
14. Last Call … Sam Spades … Wolf   request
15. 3,2,1 … Kings Pawn Three … The Rest of the Party Takes Damage
16. Shake Shake Shake  … The Rumble Bees … Single
17. Mary Lou … Ted Daigle … Shakin' Up North
18. My Way Or The Highway … The Razorbacks … Live A Little
19. Pay Back Time … Danny Duke … Single
20. Shakin' All Over … KC & the Moonshine Band … Viva Las Vampire
21. Cemetery  Stomp … The VonDrats … Dratsylvania
22. Afterbite … Matchless … Pill & Blades request
23. Within Sanity … Chainsaw Lobotomy …Close But No Cigar
24. Abducted … The Hypnophonics … Last Band On Earth
25.  Upside Down … Black Moon Boys …
26. One Way Track … Hank Davis … One Way Track
27. Rev It Up … Straight Eight Deluxe … Chopped, Channeled And Lowered
28. Double Back Diamond … Urban Surf Kings … Ski School
29.  Shake Your Brain … The Blackrats … Shake Your Brain
30. Tornado … The Gutter Demons … Unfinished Business request
31. Wild Caveman … The Lab Ratz … Terror Is Loose
32. EliXXXir … Punch Drunk Cabaret … Electrik Steam Show
33. Dead Or Alive … Doghouse Rose … Bourbon & Gasoline
34. Loverboy Louie … Peter & The Wolves … Papa’s Goin' Out of Town!
35. Leroy … Jack Scott … Jack Scott’s Greatest Hits
36. No Matter What I Do … Burnin' Ethyl … Single
37. Rockabilly Girl … Manny Jr. & The Cyclones … Rockabilly Girl
38. Maybelline … Allistair Christl … Unmarked Grave
39. Bettie Page … Royal Crowns … 32 Miles From Memphis
40. Forty Days … Ronnie Hawkins … Best of Ronnie Hawkins & the Hawks
41. Brand New Forty-Five … Hellbound HepCats … S/T
42. My Baby, Baby … Six Gun Romeo … The Filth    request
43. Bust Out The Boogie … Black Frame Spectacle … Grady Session 2
44. I Guano Rock … The Huaraches … Steal Second

45. Black Widow … The Matadors … Horrorbilly 9000
46. Graveyard Boogie ... Devils Hotrod....  Let The Boogie Kick Them Out
47.Shake Shake ... The Bluetones ... Shakin' Up North 
48. 18 Miles To Memphis ... The Classy Chassys ... Demo
49. Through Flames... The Switchblade Valentines ... Through Flames

Sunday 3 July 2016

Relax Trio - III 2016


Some bands just keep getting better and better ,case in point Relax Trio .These young upstarts  have always shown a whack of talent and maturity.From rockabilly to the blues and straight up rock n roll they have always delivered the goods. One can't help but be impressed with their  body of work.The band's latest effort "  III " continues the winning streak.This puppy strolls in with a confidence and maturity that bowls you over.We get 11 originals of  the usual  mix of rockabilly ,blues ,rock n roll and shades of country.However the result this time out is by far their most rock n roll album yet.Yep this rocks real good.From a couple of slower numbers to all out rockers the album has a really good vibe and flow.These cats know when to hit then lift off the gas.Highlights include: "Boy From The Fifties", "Goody Two Shoes Go Wild", "Backseat Boogie Nights", "Victory Roll and "You Drive Me Nuts".
   Overall "III" is the band's best effort yet.The Relax Trio have succeeded  in maintaining a billy base while becoming a killer rock n roll outfit and that's impressive .Whats really kool is that they are still young and hungry, you just know they're only going to get better.Highly Recommended!!
https://www.facebook.com/RelaxTrio/   http://www.relaxtrio.com/