Free download - It's Better With Fuzz Babe​!

An absolute belter of a compilation of Surf and Garage Punk from Fuzz Overdose Records. Released in January 2013 this fifteen track sampler features some of the best artists recording on this Athens based label. Free download from Bandcamp.

Crank up the volume and get yer dancin' shoes on!

Check out the full catalogue at Fuzz Overdose Records.

Carmen Ghia & the Hotrods @ Greystones

 Anyone remember those old Bakelite radios? Big plastic box, speaker set in the front beside a big backlit tuning dial. Not that I'm that old but I remember my parents having one. So what has this got to do with me going to see a band at the weekend?

Well as hip young 50's teenagers tuning into their radio, the sound produced by Carmen Ghia & the Hotrods is just what they would have been looking for. The thing is, in 2013 at the Greystones in Sheffield, Carmen Ghia & the Hotrods are proof that good music played well never ages.

The set comprised a blend of Rockabilly, Swing and Blues based Rock 'n' Roll with some classic covers and excellent original songs all wrapped up in a flawless performance. Particularly worthy of mention was a Slim Harpo style version of 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor', giving a nod to fellow Sheffielders the Arctic Monkeys. 

Carmen herself has a terrific voice, perfectly suited to the genre and a brilliant slightly scatty sense of humour that comes across well in any interaction with the audience. Equally the Hotrods are amazing as a band and seriously talented each in their own right. They opened up with an instrumental that's been buzzing 'round my head all week. I'm pretty sure it was 'Hot Rod', which I last saw done by the Dynamite Band way back. I hope someone can put me straight on that sometime 'cos it's a great tune.

I had to have me a CD and Carmen supplied me with both their first CD 'Tough Lover' and the new 'Flying Saucer Baby' along with a 10" vinyl of 'Blackjack' which although busy wrapping up after the gig Carmen took time out to sign along with the rest of the band. Very much appreciated.

A great night, great atmosphere, fantastic band. Thanks a lot folks.

For more info and gig dates go to http://www.carmenghiahotrods.co.uk/

or visit and give 'em a like on Facebook

Wreck-Tangle 6/4/13

Another great night of rock 'n' roll, punk and psychobilly at the Redhouse in Sheffield.

Although a little late to the venue I still managed to catch most of the first band Sempe Fi with their raw, punk fuelled set putting everyone in the mood for things to come.

Next up were local lads Steve and the Raise with some excellent old school psychobilly. I really enjoyed these guys and with be keeping an eye out for them in the future. Check out some of their songs here at Steve and the Raise Bandcamp.

Now onto the Zipheads and with due respect to all bands on the night these were one of the two I really wanted to see. I bought their eponymous mini album from The Zipheads Bandcamp a good while ago and played it to death. A great blend of rockabilly, punk and even a little ska went down a treat with everyone and served to demonstrate why the Zipheads a fast becoming a very popular band.

So to headliners Graveyard Johnnys. Punk attitude with a driving Rockabilly rhythm. These three hard working lads from South Wales have built a reputation for hard rocking music and a highly energetic performance. Off stage they are very sociable gents and were good enough to pose for a snapshot before rocking the Redhouse. Some songs from the current album such as 'The Wasted' and 'Cherylene' are obviously established favourites with everyone as is their blistering cover of 'Radar Love' which I reckon blows the original out of the water.
I cannot recommend these guys enough. Get to a gig if you can and go get a copy of their 2012 debut album "Songs From Better Days."

You can catch up with the Graveyard Johnnys at Reverbnation and Facebook.

Once again thanks to all involved in organising this event. See y'all in June for MojoKings.