The Reach Around Rodeo Clowns release Rockabilly Deluxe

Album News: The Reach Around Rodeo Clowns release Rockabilly Deluxe

Label: Lanark Records – www.lanarkrecords.net

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Since the early 1990’s, the Reach Around Rodeo Clowns have released five red-hot albums and toured extensively, earning them a place in the hearts of a broad base of music lovers and rabble-rousers everywhere. Drawing from roots rockabilly, surf, and rock n’ roll, with an irreverent punk attitude and a heapin’ helpin’ of moonshine, the Reach Around Rodeo Clowns have crafted a unique sound and presence that is always in demand.

Brothers Quentin Jones (Guitar) and Wendell Jones (Vocals) formed the band in Lancaster PA in 1995. Quentin’s crisp, “twangy” leads and swank tube tones get the rodeo rockin’ while Wendell’s vocals range from backwoods hillbilly to dark, brooding blues. With the addition of Dave Ferrara on Drums and Crusher Carmean on the Upright Bass, the group is rounded out with killer rhythm and grooves.

With their sixth and most ambitious album, Rockabilly Deluxe, The Reach Around Rodeo Clowns’ momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Rockabilly Deluxe, released by Lanark Records, was recorded at Lanark’s studio on analog equipment, melding past, present, and future vibes into a record that Eddie Cochran might have made, if he lived to hear Revolver and then joined Mott the Hoople.

A little bit country, a little bit punk, a little bit crazy, and a little bit drunk, “Rockabilly Deluxe” by the Reach Around Rodeo Clowns is a retro-futuristic rock n’ roll spectacle not to be missed.

Song Titles include:

1. King of the Slot Car Track

2. Long Gone Daddy

3. Bowling Alley Baby

4. Wild Crazy and Out of Control

5. Paranoid Boy

6. I Used to Be the One

7. I got the Shakes

8. I’m Obsessed

9. It’s Rock & Roll

10. The Light So Bright

Visit Lanark Records for this and other soon to be rare hits in your collections

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Album Review: Rockin’ Together –The Rockats

Music Review: Rockin’ Together by The Rockats

Label: Lanark Records – www.lanarkrecords.net

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Reviewed by Joseph Timmons – Xombiewoof Magazine

The Modern Rockabilly Music Scene all have one foundation that made their existence possible; they based their style, their sound and for some, their very image on the one band that has been recognized as the innovative force behind Rockabilly - The Rockats.

 

Upon researching this band for the review, just to get the record (no pun intended) straight, I found out The Rockats have had numerous appearances television shows, The Midnight Special, American Bandstand, Merv Griffin and were featured in many other television, radio and movie presentations.

In a direct quote from the Lanark Records web site, which is an amazing fact is that “Having toured with the Clash, Kiss, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Thin Lizzy and The Pretenders along with impressive achievements like being photographed by Andy Warhol, interviewed by Deborah Harry and recording the RCA hit single, “Make That Move” (an early MTV favorite) have combined to make the Rockats true rock icons.” In fact, I spoke with many Rockabilly artists I know, and they all say that if it were not for the Rockats, they may not have had the inspiration they needed to create their own impressive careers.

The Rockats reunited to record Rockin’ Together, all new original songs featuring the Dibbs Preston on vocals, Smutty Smith on Bass, Danny B. Harvey and Barry Ryan on Guitars, and the solid backbeat of drummers Mike Osborne and Lewis King. The album was recorded at Lanark studios specifically for this long awaited return album.

Rockin’ Together is not a “come back” album; it is fresh, vibrant and real Rockabilly to the core. If you know The Rockats, you know you have to hear this album and spread the word that the kings of the stage are back in action and their legend continues. This is the Rockats first studio album since their release of Wild Love in 2004, which was lauded by the critics for its bold and impressive sounds. Brian Setzer, founding member of The Stray Cats wrote the linear notes to this album, quote “The Rockats burst onto the scene in the late 70’s like a breath of fresh air” The Setzer stamp of approval!

Go to Lanark Records - http://lanarkrecords.net for your copy of what will be one of the most sought after albums of 2014 and beyond, you can say with pride “ I remember when” and not sound like an square. Be Cool Kat, Swing into the night with The Rockats.

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Review: Punk Americana By Gas House Gorillas

Music Review: Punk Americana by Gas House Gorillas

Label: Lanark Records – www.lanarkrecords.net

Website: http://www.gashousegorillas.org

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Reviewed by Joseph Timmons – Xombiewoof Magazine

Punk Americana is a tribute to the widely respected, mass loved yet underestimated music of the Rockabilly. This album has the southern country / surf punk inspired riffs, with a strong jazz and blues influence.

At first I was not sure what to expect, the 1^st song Radio Daze opens soft and mellow, not at all “punk”, but is swiftly turned into a toe tapper and made for a real sweet listen. A definitive throwback to the 50’s Car scene and the Beatnik era, this good time swinging party rock band makes use of their talents to get the room moving and play with an enthusiasm that mirrors their flair for the dramatic.

Every Song on the Retromatic Tour de Force is Be-Bop Cool and, I especially Loved Kitty Has Klaws, but be warned this album does have the infamous Parental Advisory label “Explicit Content”…. Which means AWESOME!

Great Sound with a Visual that hits a home run, not to be “pigeonholed” into one style; The Gas House Gorillas could be in any record collection and should be.

To get this album for your very lovin’ own, go to Lanark Records - http://lanarkrecords.net and get your copy today.

I have 2 more albums of theirs to review and I just might dust of my old leather, take a lean back and ride this bad motor scooter.

Ciao!

 

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