VIDEO - ROUGHNECK RIOT "Idiots Are Taking Over" (NOFX cover)

Warrington folk-punks Roughneck Riot have just released a live video of their cover of NOFX track 'The Idiots Are Taking Over' taken from the US punk legends' 2003 album 'The War On Errorism'.

The video will be the first in a new series of live sessions that will see them paying homage to some of their favourite and most influential punk bands in their own inimitable style.

"We did this in our practice room with Super Gaz on camera-holding duties. Enjoy!" explain the band "Thank you to everyone who’s watched, liked and shared our cover of NOFX’s "Idiots Are Taking Over" already.

Due to the massive response, we're going to be doing an acoustic cover every month of bands who have inspired us over the years! Keep your eyes and ears peeled. What to do next? Let us know what you want us to cover on Facebook, Twitter etc.

We’ve also got a new music video, merch and exciting 2015 tour news coming over the winter months! Stay warm folks."

The band have just returned from a lengthy UK & EU headline tour in support of their new album ‘Out Of Anger’ which is out now via legendary Manchester punk zine-turned-record-label, TNS Records - you can purchase it right here.

Recorded at Jaraf House studios in Wigan, the album is testament to their relentless work ethic and has drawn a raft of praise from the press as well as radio support for recent single 'Parasites' at Kerrang, Team Rock, Amazing Radio and more. Drawing influence from a host of folk, punk and hardcore bands, Roughneck Riot are intent on doing their bit to highlight the socio-political issues of the 21st Century to a brand new generation of punks.

'Out of Anger' is out now on TNS Records.

UK Live Dates:
December 6th – Dogfest - Warsop
December 13th - Punk Inna Jungle! - Antwerp Mansion, Manchester

Roughneck Riot - Idiots Are Taking Over

VIDEO - BELLY BLUSTER

Belly Bluster are back with a new kick-ass video. Definitely this is the Year of the Italian bands.

Belly Bluster - Buccaneers (Bootleg version)

REVIEW - THE CLAN "s/t" (2014)

The Clan "s/t" On Airish Records 001
Release date: CD, October 23, 2014, Digital September 29, 2014
Running time: 36:49, 12 tracks

The band from Milan The Clan were our Band of the Month last March. Even if the name is not very original, their covers of some  well-known standards drew the attention of fans from all over the world. The Clan are Angelo Rocatto (vocals and guitars), Laura Brancorsini (fiddle), Chiara de Sio (tin whistle, bagpipes, back. vocals), Stefano Becce (bass) and Pietro della Sala (drums).They say that they are influenced by the likes of The Rumjacks, Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, The Pogues and The Dubliners. However, I feel that their music and style is closer to the Central Europe movement fronted by the German band Fiddler’s Green.

The Clan’s debut album consists of an intro, a set of tunes, five standards and five brilliant self-penned songs. Taking into account the quality of their original stuff, it would have been better if they had included another two originals and put aside a couple of covers.

After the excellent pipes and drums intro, The Clan tell us who they are. “We Are The Clan” is a a fantastic number which moves from a DKM sounding starting point to a Paddy and the Rats infused song. Gang vocals are powerful and tin whistle and fiddle start a duel that lasts the whole album.

“I’ll Tell Me Ma” is the first cover and it’s improved by the addition of the “John Ryan’s Polka”. On the next track the three guys and two girls show that they influences are bigger tan those they have mentioned. The Clan, together with guests on Irish flute and uilleann pipes become a Celtic rock Bothy Band. The first jig, “Tripping Up the Stairs” is stronger that the Spirit of The West rendition, and on the next two jigs Giuseppe Malena plays the role of Matt Molloy and Daniele Bicego that of Paddy Keenan. Love it!

The core of the  album begins with that set of tunes and follows with the cover of “Whiskey in the Jar” and  two originals, “Paddy’s  Day” and “Throat of Devil”. Chiara plays the pipes on “Whiskey in the Jar” and The Clan add an interesting  fiddle part in the middle of the song. “Paddy’s Day” is THE single on the album, a catchy  song in the Paddy and The Rats /Happy Ol’ McWeasel vein. Once again, there is a kick-ass  fiddle/tin whistle part. “Throat of Devil”, an excellent folk metal number, features Lorenzo Marchesi (Folkstone) on medieval pipes.

“The Irish Rover” gets a fast-paced treatment and is followed by another highlight, “Joseph & Mary Son”, a song that musically  ships to the other side of the pond. Laura and Clara showcase their skills together with guest  Paolo Noyse on guitar.

Finally, “More Than a Lie” is a gem that is placed among their renditions of “Fields of Athenry” and “Wild Rover”. “Fields of Athenry“ has a quieter start, but soon burst into a rocking song, and the “Wild Rover”, features Chiara on bagpipes. As I have already mentioned, “More Than A Lie” is a personal fave.

The album is delivered on a digipack with a four page booklet. All the credits are included, together with the two page drawing by Frankie MacLauglin from The Rumjacks. There are no lyrics to the songs. Everybody knows the lyrics to the classics, but at least the lyrics to the original stuff would have been appreciated.

The Clan is a tight band with top-notch musicians and an amazing sound. Their original songs are so good that it’s really a shame that they have not focused on them and forgotten about the over-exposed covers. I’m sure that if they had plaid that card, this album would have been a Top5 or even a Top3. Anyway, The Clan way to stardom is straight and sure. Hats-off!

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The Clan debut album is now distributed worldwide by Swedish label Heptown Records!

Tracklist:

01 - Intro 0:49
02 - We Are The Clan 3:48
03 - I`ll Tell Me Ma 2:48
04 - Irish Rock Jigs 4:02
05 - Whiskey in the Jar 2:22
06 - Paddy`s Day 2:56
07 - Throat of Devil 3:20
08 - Irish Rover 3:09
09 - Joseph Mary & Son 2:46
10 - Fields of Athenry 3:49
11 - More Than A Lie 3:44
12 - Whiskey In The Jar 3:12

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FREE DOWNLOAD: THE FIGHTING JAMESONS SECOND STUDIO ALBUM

The Fighting Jamesons are sharing their 2014 album "Every Day Above Ground" at Noisetrade.

 

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VIDEO - DEN RAW FOLK "Belfast Song"

Den Raw Folk have a new video: "Belfast Song", from their debut album "Urban Romance". Check it out!

Den Raw Folk - Belfast Song

FREE DOWNLOAD - JACK FLASH DISCOGRAPHY

(Thanks to Steven for the heads-up!)

Jack Flash, the band from Toowoomba, Australia, are sharing their discography at Bandcamp (Name Your Price). They would appreciate very much if you could leave a tip.

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REVIEW - THE WAGES OF SIN "Queensbury Rules" (2014)

The Wages of Sin "Queensbury Rules" My Checkbook Records MCB669
Release date: September 23, 2014
Running time: 44:19, 13 tracks

The Wages of Sin are one of the most interesting bands of the Celtic/Folk punk scene. They are not a prolific band; in fact their latest offering is only their third release. However all of their albums have been welcomed by fans and critics alike. Maybe there are some bands out there with a similar approach, but the quintet from Seattle are the original ones. Not only do they love the North American folk music, but they also are able to write songs that will become classics.

The Wages of Sin deliver on  “Queensbury Rules”  their usual gumbo of rockabilly, hillbilly, americana, country and blues. The album starts with a catchy number with addictive backing vocals, “Vigilante”. Then, they shift to another territory on “Queensbury Rules”, another  brilliant number.

Track number 3,  “Ball Lighting”, begins with a medieval/Nordic sound but it evolves soon to something different. The following number is a fantastic song titled “The Greenlake Wyrm” and features guest banjoist  Mike DeBenedictis, and mandolinist Mark Robbern plays harmonica at the end of the song.

Track no. 5, “Fare Thee Well”, is another kick ass song. Fiddler and mandolin shine as usual on this catchy song that reminds me of the English band Macavity’s Cat. “Jenny Finn” is a shanty inspired by the comic “Jenny Finn:Doom Messiah”. After that number,  The Wages of Sin move again to a different direction, since “13 Lies” is a blues number.

“Lucky Boy” is another fave, a lively song to sing-a-long and dance. “I’ll Tell Me Ma” is the only cover on the album and it gets The Wages of  Sin treatment with fiddle, mandolin, upright bass. Awesome.

“Midnight Train” and “Murder” have a rockabilly twist, the former would even have a psychobilly sound.

“Whiskey Lullaby” is another of the highlights on the album, with both amazing fiddle and bass.

Finally, the CD is over with “End of the World”, a slow number featuring pedal steel.

Any fan loving folk/Celtic/country infused music with a modern twist should grab a copy of this CD. A must have. Enjoy!

Tracklist:

01 - Vigilante 2:59     
02 - Queensbury Rules [Explicit] 3:48     
03 - Ball Lightning 3:46
04- The Greenlake Wyrm 3:14
05 - Fare Thee Well 3:43     
06 - Jenny Finn 3:28
07 - 13 Lies 3:51
08 - Lucky Boy [Explicit] 2:53
09 - I'll Tell Me Ma 2:30     
10 - Midnight Train 2:59     
11 - Murder 2:46     
12 - Whiskey Lullaby 3:01     
13 - The End of the World 5:17

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FREE DOWNLOAD - THE FIGHTING JAMESONS debut album

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FREE DOWNLOAD - DAVE HUGHES "Doctors and Dates" (acoustic single)

Dave Hughes has just released an acoustic single (Name Your Price)

"In August I went in to the studio to record a bunch of acoustic tracks for a project that I was going to release this month. I had a change of heart with it, and therefore decided to release a wee acoustic single until the album comes out (probably early next year). So, here's the acoustic version of Doctors and Dates (title track of our last album, the way it was written), a brand new recording of Daddy Fought the Law (one of my oldest songs), and a new version of Dancing Two-Step (re-configured for playing at Gareth and Lynne's wedding)."

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VIDEO - BENJAMING'S CLAN "In Vino Veritas"

Video for the song "In Vino Veritas" by the Czech band Benjamings' Clan

Benjaming's Clan - In Vino Veritas

CELKILT NEWS

Celkilt albums are already available on all the Internet platforms: Spotify, Deezer, Amazon, iTunes...

Go to http://celkilt.zimbalam.com and join their mailing list. You'll get a free download their cover of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here"!

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Celkilt - Enough About Me (live 2014)

LEXINGTON FIELD NEW ALBUM OUT SOON

American Fiddle Rock band Lexington Field are releasing their new album under the East Grand Records label in 2015.

Lexington Field - Whiskey (promo video)

REVIEW - CRAIC THE LENS "The Cannon" (2014)

Craic the Lens "Cannon" Self-released
Release date: June 5, 2014
Running time: 38:06, 10 songs

Canada is a gold mine for Celtic music. If we focus on Celtic rock and Celtic punk, there is a big diversity of bands hailing from Canadian provinces. When we hear about a Canadian Celtic/Folk rock band, we immediately think about the Maritimes, Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec. Even about British Columbia and Ontario. But there are also amazing bands coming from  Manitoba or Alberta. The most important band from Alberta would be Captain Tractor. But in the last years new bands are arising from this area. Recently I reviewed the second album by Whiskey Wagon and now it’s Craic the Lens turn.

Craic the Lens hail from Calgary and currently they are our Band of The Month. Back in 1997 I was excited when I heard a “Mary Mac” cover from a Cooking Vinyl sampler. The band was called Great Big Sea. I got a similar feeling when I came across Craic the Lens and listened to “The Jig is Up”, one of the best songs of the year. All the songs on “The Cannon” don’t follow the same path, but the Canadian stamp can be felt on every single number.

As I have already mentioned, the opening number “The Jig is Up” is a hit. Fans who enjoy The Stanfields will love this song too. It’s followed by an upbeat cover of Dominic Behan’s “Come Out Ye Black and Tans”.

Craic the Lens move to a quieter mood on the next track, “As Dust” . This song gets an Oysterband treatment with catchy la-la-la chorus. The next song moves to Great Big Sea’s territory, the awesome number “Tip Your Hat to Broken Crowns”.

Track number 5, another kick-ass number, is a Spirit of The West infused song: “Drawn and Quartered”. The following song is titled “Play White Noise” and is one of the highlights on the album. It’s a brilliant duet with Christina Lackowitz.

The next songs have a Celtic rock twist. “Gallowglass” would be a powerful song in The Stanfields vein and “Same Old Song and Dance” a cross between Great Big Sea and Fiddler’s Wage.

The album ends with the catchy number “The Novel of the Century” and “Sleeps so Easy”, an excellent song with a Weddings Parties Anything touch via The Swinish Multitude.

“The Cannon” is not your usual Celtic rock album. There is banjo, but neither accordion nor fiddle. There are no bagpipes. But don’t be misled, Craic The Lens “The Cannon” is a top-notch album. The Canadian DNA is stuck on every single song and this should be enough to convince you. The best balance of pedigree and fine songwriting. Go ahead and grab you a copy


Tracklist:

01 - The Jig Is Up 3:20
02 - Come Out Ye Black and Tans 3:13
03 - As Dust     Craic the Lens 3:16
04 - Tip Your Hat to Broken Crowns 3:41
05 - Drawn and Quartered 4:22
06 - Play White Noise 2:58
07 - Gallowglass 4:45
08 - Same Old Song and Dance 3:40
09 - The Novel of the Century 5:19
10 - Sleeps so Easy 3:08
   
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CREEDS CROSS - NEW SINGLE "Third Light"

"Third Light" which came out yesterday is Creed Cross new single with all proceeds for November and December going to the charity Warchild.

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The new single from Creeds Cross depicting life in the trenches during war time. All proceeds from download sales for November and December 2014 are going to the fantastic children's war charity War Child. Please share this message and help us to raise awareness and as much money as possible for this amazing charity. Thank you.

Creeds Cross - Third Light

REVIEW - THE MAHONES "The Hunger & The Fight Part 1" (2014)

The Mahones "The Hunger & The Fight Part 1" Whiskey Devil Records/Wolverine Records
Release date: 7 October 2014
Running time: 49:33, 12 tracks

I guess that most of you have already bought a hard copy or downloaded a digital copy of The Mahones 8th studio album “The Hunger & The Fight Part 1”. The album was officially released last October 7th on iTunes and Amazon and the CD copies were available last October 14th (East Grand Records, USA) and last October 31st (Wolverine Records, Europe and ROW). But long before those official dates,  reviews of The Mahones first chapter of their double concept album were posted on a lot of Celtic punk or punk e-zines. The vast majority of these reviews  have listed the album as a 5 stars, 10/10 or the best album in their career. Given that all of you have already read those reviews, I feel that I should play the devil’s advocate role and write about the lights on the album, but also about its shadows. Some people will feel that this is a sacrilege.

I have given quite a few spins to “The Hunger & The Fight Part 1” and my concern was if I could find a different approach to write about it.  On the press release it was stated “The Mahones are thrilled to present the first part of their epic double album, The Hunger & The Fight. A concept double album,  (…) Part One is in keeping with Irish folk acoustic style (with a little punk thrown in for good measure), with songs based around Ireland, and more specifically, the city of Dublin. Part Two will be more of an electric Irish Punk album, with songs based on the United States, and mainly New York City. The Hunger & The Fight narrates the struggle and perseverance of the Irish people, and the evolution of Irish music from Irish Folk to Irish Punk. “ But when I take into account that “The Hunger& The Fight Part 1 ” is a concept album, I can’t avoid thinking that the last two tracks break the continuity of the concept album. OK, they are bonus tracks and then they are value for your money. But I feel that they don’t fit in the concept. So I’ll focus mainly on the other 10 tracks.

The Mahones have been a prolific band in the last 5 years. They have got the recognition that they deserved and all of us (me too) think that Finny is a brilliant songwriter. But, apart from being a kick-ass songwriter, Finny is a sort of magician, a sort of architect that is able to put together different things and make them fit almost perfect. Listening to “The Hunger & The Fight Part 1”, I felt that The Mahones have gone mellower. But after some plays, it was clear that elements from the different albums from The Mahones discography where present all along the album. One of the best features of their previous work “Angels & Devils” was the addition of a couple of instrumentals. Fortunately Finny has decided to open the new album with another one, “Brian Boru’s March”. “Prisoner 1082” is a number on which The Clash influences can be heard. “Someone Saved Me”, a song that I have particularly loved, has that mandolin sound of their early albums. “Blood on the Streets Of Dublin” would have that “Rise Again” album twist too. And, obviously, there are a couple of raucous Celtic punk anthems to sing-a-long, jump, dance or punch the walls, “A Pint of Plain (A Drop of the Pure)” and "St. Patrick’s Day Irish Punk Song". The real “new” thing on this album would be track no. 2, the amazing “The Hunger & The Fight” featuring Tara Slone. Normally I don’t find Finny duets the best songs on The Mahones albums. But this time I must admit that it’s the highlight on the album.

OK, those were the lights. From now on, let’s focus on the shadows. Guests Miranda Mulholland (fiddle), Dave Gossage (Irish flute) and Jonathan Moorman (fiddle) have guested on previous Mahones albums. In fact, I pointed out on my “Angels & Devils” review that Finny should think over adding a fiddler and a flutist/tin whistle player on a permanent basis. Those musicians create an atmosphere on their songs that unfortunately cannot be found on the live gigs. At least I miss them. The official line-up on the album lists Micheal O’Grady as tin whistle player. I hope that he’ll be playing on the European tour as he did some years ago. This would be  a great news. Some of you will respond that I should talk about the studio album, not about the live gigs. However, I feel that they are related issues.

Finny is a master of the studio and this time he has produced the album himself together with Dave Baksh (Sum 41) and the mix and master have been made by his fellow Gene Hughes again. There is a sort of dichotomy between the mellower songs and the upbeat numbers. The solution to balance them is a little bit weird: the rocking numbers have got a live treatment. There are a lot of shouts (hey hey!) and a song like “St. Patrick’s Day Irish Punk” is extremely long. This track length would be OK when you are in the mosh pit, but I find a little bit long for a studio take.

Finally, The Mahones make a recurrent error: they keep on recording the Irish standards that The Pogues and many other bands have already covered. I feel that Tonny Duggins does a great job on “Paddy on The Railway” but does the scene really need that one of its heavyweights covers those over-exposed standards? The balance of twelve tracks and only seven original songs is a little bit poor. IMHO, a couple of self-penned songs would have improved the album.

It’s obvious that The Mahones have invested a lot of energy and passion on “The Hunger & The Fight Part 1”. The stakes were high, but I get a slight feeling of déjà vu. Anyway, it’s a very good album that will please The Mahones diehard fan base and the followers that have jumped in in the last years. In other words, it’s not the best Celtic punk album of 2014, but definitely a Top 10 album of the year.

Tracklist:

01 - Brian Boru's March 3:37
02 - The Hunger & The Fight (feat. Tara Slone) 4:40
03 - Paddy on the Railway (feat. Tony Duggins) 2:59
04 - Stars (Oscar Wilde) [feat. Simon Townshend] 6:08
05 - Prisoner 1082 4:23
06 - A Pint of the Plain (A Drop of the Pure) 3:08
07 - Someone Saved Me 4:34
08 - The Auld Triangle 3:54
09 - Blood on the Streets of Dublin 4:03
10 - St. Patrick's Day Irish Punk Song 6:12
11 - I Can Only Give You Everything 3:04
12 - Last One to Die 2:24    

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FREE DOWNLOAD - CHANTER'S ALLEY "We Are Alive..."

The street punk band from Seoul Chanter's Alley is back with a new bunch of arse-kicking songs. Some of you will miss the pipes, but the EP is quite enjoyable. The new Rancid album is having mixed reviews among the fans, but I feel that you won't be disapponted by Chanter's Alley new offering "We are Alive ...".

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REVIEW - WHISKEY WAGON "Somewhere Under the Table" (2014)

Whiskey Wagon "Somewhere under the Table" Dead City Records
Release date: 3 October 2014
Running time: 37:30, 14 tracks
 

Bands that stretch the boundaries of the genre are always welcome. And whiskey soaked bands with a raucous attitude are specially the bands that I enjoy. Whiskey Wagon,  the septet from Edmonton, Alberta (Canada), are one of these bands that I miss. After having released the vinyl single “Take Me Home” in 2007, Whiskey Wagon issued their debut album “Sex, Booze, Strings and Accordions” in 2010. I have been waiting for their sophomore release and finally I have got my reward in 2014: “Somewhere Under the Table”

The latest release by this Canadian outfit is a well-balanced album rooted in their North American beloved music. Is this a Celtic punk album? Not really. Is this a Folk punk album? Sure. “Somewhere Under the Table” showcases their frontman’s songwriting about losers and booze. That’s the essence of R’n’R and country music. The band has expanded from 6 members to 7 members and the result is a bunch of 14 songs on which trumpet, accordion, mandolin, upright bass  or harmonica can be heard.

I don’t know if Landon Barrowman has ever been drinking together with Shane MacGowan, but I guess that Shane is one of his inspirations when he writes his lyrics. Besides,  the shadow of The Pogues  can be felt all over the album, particularly on the trumpet arrangements. Songs such as “Grave”, “Family Store” and “Whiskey Tuesday” are catchy numbers that  can rival with those of The Pogues or Flogging Molly (especially the third one). They are kick-ass booze numbers to sing-a-long.  “Lindsey’s Gone” , “Wail” and “Scott Frolics Harmonica” are some fast-paced songs that (Celtic) folk punk fans will love too.  Apart from those songs, there are a couple of top-notch duets, the ballads  “Said You’d Love Me True” (written by Landon and Kristy Nanise) and “Jukebox” (written by Landon and Celeigh Cardinal). BTW,  an earlier version of “Said You’d Love Me True” can be found on the “AA Runaway” 3 track vinyl single that the band released in 2011. The single, whose cover is a tribute to The Clash “London Calling”,  can be bought from Bandcamp

Finally, one of my faves on the album is track no. 6, “She Dreams”. It’s a brilliant song about a girl that can be filed together with other master works such as The Men They Couldn’t Hang “Mary’s Present”, Levellers “Julie” or Oysterband “The Oxford Girl”.

Whiskey Wagon second album is delivered in a digipack enclosing a 12 page lyrics booklet. The lyrics to all of the songs and pictures of every band member are included. The design is similar to that of their previous album. That one was “black” and this one is “white”, but the fonts are the same. I have only found a small flaw. They have forgotten to state some of the credits and the line-up on the panel with the guy drinking  from his bottle of whiskey, as they did on their debut album.

“Somewhere under the Table” is a brilliant album from a Canadian band that sometimes sounds as if they were from the South of the USA. A highly recommendable album for those people who love Shane MacGowan, Johnny Cash or Tom Waits.


Tracklist:

01 - Grave
02 - Belvedere
03 - She
04 - Call Me When You Get Clean
05 - Lindsey's Gone
06 - She Dreams
07 - Family store
08 - Maryanna
09 - Said You'd Love Me True
10 - Scott Frolics Harmonica
11 - Wail
12 - Jukebox
13 - Whiskey Tuesday
14 - Bonus track

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IRISH FOLK PUNK PARTY 4

Fiddler's Green and The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats will be playing at the next Irish Folk Punk Party 4 in Gevelsberg (Germany)

Venue:

Halle West
Am Hofe 8
58285 Gevelsberg - Germany

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NEW FACEBOOK PAGE

Facebook has "invited" me to move the old page from a personal page to a business page. The Old page is still running, but given that both types of pages work in a different way, I've opened a new personal page too.

If you get a Facebook friendship request from the new page (Waldo Kinksmarkham), please accept.

Sincere apologies for the inconvenience.

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VIDEO - THE PUNKABILLYS "Dirty Old Town"

The Punkabillys rendition of "Dirty Old Town". Enjoy

The Punkabillys - Dirty Old Town

FREE DOWNLOAD - COMO LAKE ROVERS "Friday Night" (2010)

Como Lake Rovers were one of the first bands to be featured in our samplers in 2009. The band released a demo in 2008, a debut album ("Friday Night") in 2010 and then, unfortunately, broke-up in 2012.

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VIDEO - CRAIC THE LENS "The Jig is Up"

One man. One camera. One dark room.

This was not meant to be a full-on "music video" of this single. Julian Lloyd was asked to film the Craic the Lens entire "The Cannon" CD Release show at Broken City and edit it together to this one specific track. Some footage lines up with lyrics quite well... other footage is from songs other than 'The Jig Is Up' and is there just to create an overall vibe of the entire CD Release show.

Craic the Lens - The Jig is Up

BAND OF THE MONTH - CRAIC THE LENS

The Band of November hails from Calgary, Alberta (Canada): Craic the Lens. If you love The Stanfields, maybe you'll love Craic the Lens too. Check out their kick-ass song "The Jig is Up". Their debut album will be reviewed soon. Stay tuned!

Craic The Lens began in 2011 as a solo project of lead guitarist/vocalist Justin Wilson. He brought together influences from rock, punk, alt rock, and Celtic genres, mixing them with his own guitar style for something altogether new.

By early 2012, he had recruited bassist Taylor Lang and drummer Aiden Dunne (who had only moved to Calgary from Newfoundland a few weeks prior), and the trio played their first show on St. Patrick's Day 2012, helping to headline a university event. What was meant to be a one-off show developed into a full project, and they continued to play throughout the summer, releasing a 6-song EP in July (available on iTunes).

In October, the band was approached by mutual friend and banjoist Jake Hall about a collaboration, and over the next several months the transition was made to a full 4-piece. In 2014 they released their debut album "The Cannon"

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Justin Wilson - Guitar, Lead Vocals
Taylor Lang - Bass, vocals
Aiden Dunne - Drums, vocals
Jake Hall - Banjo, Mandolin, Tamborine

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