Mad Marge album news

From the Myspace of Mad Marge & the Stonecutters:

"News : Liberated! / Warped Tour 2007

Fall 2007 will bring us a new chapter in our lives. Liberated! our follow-up album to our self-titled debut release will be out on People Like You Records. We have updated two tracks from the record to our Myspace page, Walk Away and The Hardest Thing. The other 9 tracks will be in rotation soon. The Album will also be followed by a European tour in November and December, a US tour is also being worked out.

We would like to thank everyone for their support this summer that came out to see us on Vans Warped Tour and our tour with Left Alone. Were glad to be home and will be playing a few shows here in Southern California. A special thank you to Revolution Mother, The Unseen, Lucky 13, Kevin Lyman, Left Alone and all the kids that came out. Will see you again soon!"

Death Valley Surfers new album for November '07

From psychobilly-online.de:

"Its been a long time & about time too.

DVS have got in the studio & recorded a new Album.
We have still got to lay down the vox & sax, but its nearly ready for our special guest to add his bit of magic
The title of the CD will be announced soon with the label that it will be released on.

It will be due out in November & to promote it we are doing a few dates.

Sat 27th Oct Release party, venue TBC

Fri 2nd Nov MOONLIGHT MAYHEM, Praha, Czech Republic

Thurs 8th Nov Grauwe Hengst, Schiedam, Netherlands

Fri 9th Nov Wild at Heart, Berlin, Germany (with The Quakes)

Sat 10th Nov UT Connewitz, Leipzig, Germany (with The Quakes & Church of Confidence)



GET MORE INFO"

Los Gatos Locos back on the hunt in SoCal

LOS GATOS LOCOS RETURNS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

NOVEMBER 8TH TBA

NOVEMBER 9TH SHOWCASE THEATRE CORONA: ALL AGES

NOVEMBER 10TH EARLY ALL AGES SHOW TO BE ANNOUNCED

NOVEMBER 10TH LATE SHOW JUKE JOINT ANAHEIM

NOVEMBER 11TH KNTTING FACTORY HOLLYWOOD ALL AGES

PASS THE WORD..SHOW LINE UPS BOOKED BY MUSIC LODGE AND 51 BUCKINGHAM COMING SOON!

Hilly Kristal R.I.P.

CBGB Founder, Hilly Kristal Dies at Age 75

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It is with deep sadness and regret that we inform you of the death of Hilly Kristal, who died on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 from complications from Lung Cancer. Kristal, 75, founded the legendary rock club CBGB and ran the club for 33 years. A singer and songwriter himself, Kristal opened the club to showcase "Country Bluegrass and Blues"; instead the club became a breeding ground for Punk rock. Among the many acts that called CBGB home were Blondie, the Talking Heads, Television, Living Color, Patti Smith and the Ramones. The club closed in October 2006, but CBGB continues, with a retail store in New York City and worldwide merchandise sales; in addition, there currently are plans to open new CBGB clubs in several locations. Kristal is survived by his daughter, Lisa Kristal Burgman, son, Mark Dana Kristal, son-in-law Ger Burgman, grandchildren Jenny and Adam Burgman, CBGB, and the thousands of artists and musicians who played the club. A private memorial service is planned. A public memorial will be held at a later date. Contributions in Hilly's honor may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or to the Hilly Kristal Foundation for Musicians and Artists (168 Second Avenue, PMB 207, New York, NY 10003).

Surf Night in Stamford, CT

Just got an email about this, looks interesting:

"coming Sept 15th:

Witches In Bikinis
with
The Young Werewolves
Ghouls Night Out

October 20
Memphis Morticians
Haywire Deluxe
Plastic Box
+ 1 more band

myspace.com/surfnight"

Mad Sin and Zombie Ghost Train in Oz

This comes from Zombie Ghost Train's Myspace blog:

"Its official, those Psychobilly fiends Mad Sin are joining up with Zombie Ghost Train and hitting Australian shores for their first time in their 20 year history!

The good people of Socially Discharged Records and Creepshow Promotions present one of the biggest punk-a-billy tours in Australian music history.

The 6 piece punk-a-billy outfit from Germany, Mad Sin bring their special mixture of Punk Rock, Psychobilly and some classical hardcore, to the ears of Australia which is guaranteed to get those feet tapping and beer glasses flowing with sing-a-long choruses and amazing live shows.

After releasing several albums and playing sold out shows alongside bands like Faith No More, Gwar, Misfits, Suicidal Tendencies, Meteors , Rancid, Ramones, Bad Religion and many more, the " Sindicate" has its eye on infecting the rock n rollers of the Australian coast, hitting Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne with Zombie Ghost Train.

With their enthusiastic sound, Koeftes outstanding stage madness and an explosive live-show that includes firespitters and similar attractions Mad Sin fans are guaranteed an experience like never before.

Joining them on the nation wide tour is Australia's favorite triage of horror, Zombie Ghost Train, fresh off their European and U.S tour!
Zombie Ghost Train have established themselves as one of Australia's most popular psychobilly bands, with their ever catchy music, on stage antics and ever growing fan base nation wide.

Zombie Ghost Train will be celebrating their recently released album "Dealing the Death Card" which has quickly become a favourite within the punk rock/psychobilly community.

The tour is proudly presented by Socially Discharged, People Like You Records, Creepshow Promotions and is sponsored by Deadbeat Magazine, Feelgood Tattoo and Route 66!

** Zombie Ghost Train & Mad Sin Australian Tour Dates **

October 18th - Club Phoenix, Brisbane QLD - 18+ Only
w/ special guests The Blackmarket
Tix available online through www.oztix.com.au
Also available at Butter Beats, Moshpit Music,Rocking Horse Records, Skinnys Music, Sunflower Music and Cosmic Music.

October 20th - Annandale Hotel, Sydney NSW - 18+ Only
w/ special guests SC Trash
Tickets available online at www.annandalehotel.com

October 21st - Annandale Hotel, Sydney NSW All Ages
Tickets available online at www.annandalehotel.com

October 25th - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne Vic 18+
Tickets available at www.cornerhotel.com.au or phone bookings on 94279198
Also availble at box office @ Corner Hotel, 57 Swan St, Richmond"

Bamboula Seeks A New Drummer

From Bamboula's Myspace:

"Bamboula is looking for a new drummer in the LA area for gigging, touring, recording & creative input.

Our original drummer Seanzi was an important & integral part of the band, so we're looking for more than just a drummer. We're looking for a new bandmate, a new brother & someone who can help us take our music to a new level. We need someone talented, creative, passionate & versatile. An open mind & a good sense of humor doesn't hurt either.

For those of you that aren't familiar with us, we play an intense & aggressive mix of classic psychobilly & classic punk with strong elements of everything from garage to jazz to ska to metal to just about anything else.
Influences are too broad to list & are ever evolving but include bands ranging from Batmobile - Dead Kennedys - Benny Goodman - Oingo Boingo - Iron Maiden.
We're trying to do something a little different, so you have to hear it to really know.

We are an experienced band with an album out on Kaiser Records & live to play music. We play as often as possible in & out of California.

Stylistically we're looking for Buddy Rich meets Rat Scabies meets Josh Freese.
We need someone who can play swing/jazz/voodoo-rhythm at punk speeds with intensity & aggression then switch to a technical rhythm figure or tight groove within the same song.

A good feel & energy is key.

Good stage presence & any kind of vocal ability are huge pluses.
Previous band experience is preferred.
Double Kick ability is not required but also a big plus.

Must be willing/able to gig regularly, tour as often as possible (domestically & internationally), record, learn past material, contribute creatively to new material, practice at least a couple days a week in the Los Angeles, Hollywood or Santa Clarita area, have/get a passport, play at an advanced – professional level & have as much fun as possible in the process.

If you are interested or know someone who might be, please message us or email us: bamboulabilly@yahoo.com

We will miss Sean & continue to play with the amazing Rick Stojak of the Barnyard Ballers on drums until a permanent replacement is found."

The Creepshow in the USA

Canadian psychobilly band The Creepshow start a big US tour tonight in Seattle, check out the rest of their dates and hit the one nearest you.

8/21 - Seattle, WA @ Studio 7 *All Ages*
8/22 - Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper *All Ages*
8/23 - Portland, OR @ The Hawthorne Theatre *All Ages*
8/24 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Burt's Tiki Lounge
8/25 - Las Vegas, NV @ Divebar
8/27 - El Paso, TX @ Lucky Devils *All Ages*
8/28 - Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
8/29 - San Marcos, CA @ The Jumping Turtle *All Ages*
8/30 - Victorville, CA @ The Trilogy Theatre *All Ages*
9/01 - Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory *All Ages, Hollywood Showdown #8*
9/02 - Modesto, CA @ Fat Cat Music House
9/04 - Stockton, CA @ Blackwater Cafe *All Ages*
9/06 - San Antonio, TX @ Alternative Club Lounge
9/08 - Brownsville, TX @ Chapa's
9/13 - Indianapolis, IN @ Melody Inn
9/14 - Chicago, IL @ TBA


*a few dates might be added - best to check is: www.torpedo-booking.com *

The King is dead, LONG LIVE THE KING!

I haven't been posting much lately, honestly, not much has been going on apart from tours I've already posted about, but today is a special day. Someday in the not to distant future I plan to be in Memphis on this day to celebrate the life and work of Elvis, unfortunately it'll have to wait, and I'll do the best I can here.

Elvis Aron Presley 1935-1977

Taggy Tones to sign with ESP

Denmark's great neo-rockabilly band The Taggy Tones have posted an update to their Myspace blog:

"We are just about to sign with ESP Records, and hopefully the next album "Rollin" will be out in November 2007.

Our latest studio album "Rockin" from 2003 was also released on ESP, and we think it's important once again to have full promotion in our own country.

ESP has released albums with bands like Nekromantix, Defectors, Wild Wax Combo, Powersolo ect. It's a label doing all kinds of underground music as long as it rocks

We are also thinking about doing this one on vinyl as well, as we know the vinyl marked is steady growing, and the CD will be gone in 5-8 years for sure, and the downloads will be taking over.

Cheers

www.taggytones.dk"

Myspace update from The Quakes

Here you go:

"Just 5 weeks away from our fall tour of the Southwest USA and Europe.
The new guys are sounding great! We have changed up the set list a bit and added a few songs that people have been yelling for over the past 4 years, and some that I wanted to play live. Rest assured we will be doing all of our hits (?)

Sorry we are not coming to England! I keep getting messages requesting we come but frankly, we have not had any offers from promoters in the UK. Its kind of sad seeing that we spent so much time there in our early days.

I put up the song "no face" here on myspace. The song is one of the previously unreleased demos that are on the new Quiff Rock album.
The song was recorded in 1995.

...and as usual, for the most up to date info go to www.thequakes.com"

Check out their Myspace page HERE

New Mad Dog Cole CD is finished!

From Mad Dog Cole's Myspace:

"The album is finally complete!! All the artwork and any news is available at: www.maddogcole.com . Engineered and Mastered by Rich Tamblyn at Old Blacksmiths Studio, Portsmouth, UK.

Sounds awesome, so crank this mother fucker up LOUD!! Its going to be released in early/mid September, so keep an eye on www.crazyloverecords.de website to order.

Thanks for all the interest, questions and 100s' of messages regarding the album, and I just know you're gonna love it!!

Rock N Fucking Roll guys!!

Mark"

Mad Dog Cole is the new project from the original singer of The Krewmen, Mark "Mad Dog" Cole and features scene regulars Jim Jeffries (Caravans, Rancho Deluxe), Paul "Choppy" Lambourne (Demented Are Go, Caravans), and Lee Barnett (also formerly of the Caravans etc.).

Peacocks Update

From the Peacocks Myspace:

"Our new album is soon out on People Like You Records and called "Touch And Go".
If you come to see us on one of our UK dates, you'll have the chance to buy the record, before it's in the shops!

10.08. Kingston - Fighting Cocks (UK)
11.08. Reading - Face Bar (UK) (with Shark Soup)
12.08. Blackpool - Rebellion Festival (UK)
13.08. Newcastle - Trillians (UK)
14.08. Bristol - Croft (UK) (with Buzzkill)
15.08. Derby - Victoria Inn (UK) (with Buzzkill)
16.08. Leicester - Shed (UK) (with Buzzkill)
17.08. Bedford - Esquires (UK) (with Buzzkill)
18.08. Sheffield - City Invasion / Plug (UK)
19.08. London - City Invasion / Astoria (UK) note: we play early
19.08. Brighton - Rumble On The Beach / Concorde 2 (UK) (with Long Tall Texans, Surfing Lungs, Koma Katz, ...)
20.08. Southampton - Joiners (UK)

Hyperjax Redux

So, I know I posted a farewell notice from Hyperjax a few weeks ago, but today I got this in the mail:

" Hey everyone, this is Sam typing, I’d like to announce that I’ve put a new band together with a another guitartist, a new double bassist and a new animal drummer, we’ve been practicing hard playing a few songs which I wrote and sang in my last band I played in and doing pretty much the same style of loud rocking punkabilly. So lets think of a name…hmmmm. How about
“THE HYPERJAX”? Yes I’m having it!

It’s been over a month since I decided to split up the last chapter of The Hyperjax. I never thought I could continue without my long standing double bass player and friend Bob Corner. I always like the idea of an original line up or at least two left who carry the banner to the end of the line.
Sadly this is not an ideal world and peoples lives change where they can’t give it all they’ve got anymore
But I’m going to try again and go it alone because right now it feels like in my heart the right thing to do. “Pardon the ego!” I started this band a long time ago and I never gave up on it despite at times feeling like we we’re bottom of the pile. I’m doing this because I still believe there’s so much more to achieve and I’ve got the opportunity to record another album which is what I’ve had my heart set on this year and although have enough to occupy my time with besides music. Its been the music alone which is the greatest ever thing I’ve been fortunate enough to get into and at time times you feel like its all you’ve got. I’m not asking for an online standing ovation on that one, but I do hope you will give me another chance and continue to enjoy my band.
So it looks like I’m going to have to fall into the same Psychobilly category as

Loz Dolan, Nick 13, Mark Pennington, P.Paul Fenech, Chuck Flintstone, The bloke from Rezurex, Kim Nekroman, Humungas, along with many others who have been the last of their crew to sail their ships onward and upwards and good ships they still are!

The new personel crew on the good ship hyper is

Liam Revenge - Guitar and vocals (ex Revenge of the psychotronic men)
Keith Green – Double bass and vocals (ex Frantic Flinstones)
Neil “Teen Wolf” Holden (of Preston punk band Dying for Toto – Drums
And myself

For those who are familiar with the band live especially, no its not going to be the same without Bob I already know that and I accept that some of you may view this next step as a tribute band of what was, but the songs and performance is still going to be there plus a whole lot more. So we’re starting again at the Solway Festival on the Scottish border at the end of the month with The Levellers and The Undertones and more, see you in a bit.!

Sam Woods –THE HYPERJAX!
Hyper til I die"

Check them out at Hyperjax Myspace

New Latino Psychobilly message board

Vlad from Sick Sick Sinners and formerly of Os Catalepticos has been recently promoting a message board specifically for native Spanish speakers in North and South America, here's the word from him:

"Hola Amigos,

Well, we just created a message board to Spanish speakers and psycho Latinos!
it's all about helping out the brand new Latin America psychobilly scene and bring together (at least virtually) this bands, artist and culture that mostly don't speak English!

Check out: http://www.funeralmusic.com.br/forum

Feel free to get in even if you are a not a Spanish speaker, you..ll have your spot down there!

Cheers!
Vlad"

The Wrecking Dead seek a new singer

A quick note from their Myspace page:

"NEW SINGER WANTED!

We are looking for a new singer. Help spread the word and contact us if you have the voice for the job.

Cheers"

Contact them via their Myspace page.

12 Step Rebels on the road

Here are their latest tour dates from Myspace:

Aug 15 2007 9:00P	Tour Kick-Off *Special Appearance* @ Atomic Cantina	Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aug 16 2007 7:00P	Red Seven	Austin, Texas
Aug 17 2007 12:00P	12SxRx invade KSYM 90.1FM Radio	San Antonio - Interview & Ticket Giveaway!, Texas
Aug 17 2007 7:00P	Rock Bottom Tattoo - 1st Annual Alamo City Wreck Fest	San Antonio, Texas
Aug 18 2007 7:00P	The Launchpad	Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aug 19 2007 7:00P	Cervantes	Denver, Colorado
Oct 19 2007 7:00P	Showcase Theatre	Corona, California
Oct 20 2007 7:00P	*Mad Monster Party* @ Knitting Factory	Hollywood, California
Oct 21 2007 7:00P	coming soon!	Phoenix, Arizona

Johnny Nightmare, new psychobilly from Denmark!

I hope I've not been living under a rock and missed this completely, but I just got a myspace friend request from this band. Johnny Nightmare features Dax Dragster aka. Thomas Mejer, former singer and guitarist of the Godless Wicked Creeps. In the new act he plays upright bass and sings. They have a sound that reminds me of Nekromantix and this is really not surprising since Thomas once told me that the thing that got him into psychobilly in the first place was someone playing Nekromantix first album on 45 and he thought it was completely insane! This songs are pretty good, and it is nice to hear Thomas resurface after the last psychobilly related project he had was the seemingly short lived Bull'it. Strange that the former skinhead ended up in a psychobilly band and the rest of his former GWC bandmates ended up in garage bands. Anyway, skol! Check out Johnny Nightmare on Myspace

Nekromantix post new Video

From Nekromantix Myspace:

"Rot in Hell video!

check out this new video for 'Rot in Hell'"