BANDS WANTED!!! For hot rod shows across the country!!

OK, I don't know about you guys, but I think that most of the bands that play Goodguys shows are pretty lame. They have given me the opportunity to contribute ideas for music. I'd like real responses because this is a real request, and an opportunity for improving the events in our favor.

I need ideas for bands that can play in/on:

Hershey, PA - May 19-21

Jacksonville, FL - May 26-28

Loveland, CO - June 2-4

Pleasanton, CA - June 3-4

Indianapolis, IN - June 9-11

Nashville, TN - June 23-25

Des Moines, IA - July 30-June 1-2

Columbus, OH - July 7-9

Puyallup, WA - July 14-16

Waukesha, WI - August 18-20

Spokane, WA - August 18-20

Pleasanton, CA - August 25-27

Kansas City, KS - September 1-3

Rhinebeck, NY - September 15-17

Fort Worth, TX - September 29-30 & October 1

Charlotte, NC - October 27-29

Pleasanton, CA - November 11-12

Scottsdale, AZ - November 17-19


Keep in mind that I am trying to get a "good music" foot in the door, so punk or bands that are too hard won't cut it. Even though I'm not a big rockabilly fan, that and swing are good choices. Not offensive to the grey-hairs, but fun enough for the likes of us to dig. I've submitted the Paladins for Pleasanton. We had the Pendletons play at the last Pleasanton event and everyone dug them.

Potential bands would need to send me a demo tape for consideration.

So, post links to bands if that's all you have. Ideally you are in or are friends with the band and can email or PM me.

BE SURE to tell me what city the band would be good for.

Thanks guys! I'll continue doing what I can to teach an old dog new tricks.

 

who's playin Antioch? (eventhough it is not a GG show...just curious)

 

My band is in Indy

www.theshakeups.com


Might be a little too "modern" though

 

Shit, that's a whole different ballgame. Punk before rockabilly for my gig.

 

I'll check it out. Your list of influences includes some of my favorite bands.

 

Kirk, I would be happy to help if I can.....I book all the stuff for RRR.

So let me know if you need me to help.

 

good shit there brah!...

 

http://www.theblasters.com/
I talked to them about doing shows a few months ago, they were all for it!

http://www.thenebulas.com/

http://www.thedictators.com/

http://www.njspeedcrazy.com/

http://www.myspace.com/theunidentified

http://www.bigsandy.net/

http://www.myspace.com/motorcult

http://www.myspace.com/thethreefuries

http://www.myspace.com/casinoevil

 

Oh damn, I forgot about Big Sandy...good one.

 

In the midwest WI, IA, KS, maybe IN and OH here are some bands. I would say they are rockabilly/biker bar bands, but they also play some other stuff as well. Check them out!

Jack Knife and the Sharps http://www.jackknifesharps.com/
http://www.myspace.com/jackknifesharps
The Mezcal Brothers http://www.mezcalbrothers.com/frames.htm
Stock Car Named Desire http://stockcarnameddesire.com/
http://www.myspace.com/stockcarnameddesireband
Johnny Trash
http://www.johnnytrash.com/main.html
http://www.myspace.com/johnnytrashband

 

kirk, email me. i am in constant communication with some of the best bands & dj's through out the u.s. & europe who tour regularly.

 

Loveland, CO: Hard rock --"Crusher Bound Cadillac" (PM me), Rockabilly/Surf --"Paul Galaxy and the Galactics" (www.paulgalaxy.com)

Des Moines/Kansas City:- Rockabilly -- "The Silvermen," (www.thesilvermen.com), "The Mezcal Brothers"

R-

 

Thanks Axle, you were one of the first guys to pop into my head, but I didn't know if you'd be into it or not.

 

I'll check with the other guys, but Django and I are in the Hot Rod Hucksters

http://www.hotrodhucksters.com

 

Kirk,great news! I have never stuck around to listen to the bands at a GG show.And I have been to a bunch.
Supersuckers-country show! yeah!

 

The Cumberland runners are good. Also the Tennessee rounders.. They have websites.. check them out.

 

Dude, if I could get the Supersuckers....damn.

Maybe in a year or two after I prove to them that a good band won't kill them.

 

Contact these guys for the Hershey show. Some good surf, and they would probably dig being able to play. Just check their link.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=33321014

 

Kirk,

As always the Sore Thumbs are ready to play. As for the Rockabilly/50's stuff I can give you the contact for my friends the Pendeltons. I think they would be an excellent fit.

Alex

 

Hey Alex!!!! Long time no see.

The Sore Thumbs are obviously among my favs but Goodguys isn't quite ready for them yet.

The Pendletons did play at the Goodguys show in Pleasanton a few weeks ago. They rocked and everyone loved them. Old and young. The people here couldn't believe that "kids" got up and danced. Kids being twenty-something.

 

Dude, I went to the site - they rock! I'll buy a CD, but they may be a little wacky for the Goodguys customer. But hell, they have one new fan.

 

Haha...yeah you are probably right. Well keep em in mind for the Billetproof (Nick was talking about this recently) give Nick or myself a call if we can help in any way! My vote goes for the Pendletons for any bay area goodguys stuff! Cheers!!

Alex

 

www.quartermilecombo.com

 

look up Full Blown Cherry for Hershey, PA.

 

They are one of the names I've mentioned for Pleasanton. Do you have the contact info. They send me an email every so often, but I can't find one. Thanks.

 

Kirk! I have a rockabilly band out in Corpus Christi, Tx that would love to do the Ft. Worth gig...let mek know if it's still open and let me know where to send a demo to.

http://www.myspace.com/highspeedheartaches

Thanks,

Jon Black
The Highspeed Heartaches
*Deuce Bags C.C.*

 

bob's country bunker from youngstown ohio for all the shows.

 

OK, do you already know that they are seriously one of my TOP FIVE bands!!! They played both Billetproofs last year. I LOVE THEM! Maybe even in a gay way.

 

Just so happens I married to the singer.

I'll send you an IM and give you all the info.

 

Hey KIrk, I'm not tryin to take you backwards, but I don't think the Palidin's are still together ( Huge disapointment ) Gonzales is playing with Cris Gaffney and 3 other guys now called the Hacienda Brothers. A little different style but still an excellent band. Hard to beat Gonzales guitar playing and Cris Gaffneys vocals.
I'm not sure what Brian and Thomas are up to. Gary