| Dec ’09 |
| 3 |
| 8:00 pm |
Revved up, beer fueled Psychobilly from Detroit. Three guys assault the senses for an hour or more, fusing Rockabilly, Punk even ballads into a unique package known simply as The Koffin Kats. Tommy on guitar whose style sometimes borders on metal, Eric’s drums pounding relentlessly driving the foundation, a stand up bass that should really be called a ‘stand ON’ bass after Vic Victor has taken it for a spin! Truly a feast for the eyes and ears.
With six years under their belt and countless international tours to prove it, the Koffin Kats show no sign of slowing down. This trio blasted out of Detroit in June of 2003 with the mission to not stop for anything. Vic Victor (Lead Vocal, Upright Bass) would join forces with long time friend Tommy Koffin (Guitar) and start laying the ground work for the sonic assault known as The Koffin Kats.
They put together songs about drug use, self loathing, and all things evil. With Eric “e Ball” Walls (Drums) they began to stomp the shit out of Detroit and the surrounding area. The next couple of years proved to be up and down with drummer changes and the release of their first three albums – S/T (2003), Inhumane (2005), and Straying from the Pack (2006).
This onslaught caught the attention of many and helped to cement The Koffin Kats as one if the top acts in the world of punk rockabilly. In 2007 Vic and Tommy hooked back up with Eric to get ready for the Fourth album- Drunk in the Daylight (2008) – and began what the Kats are known for- NON STOP TOURING. With their love for their fans and for the road they set out to play everywhere willing to listen to them. They have done this ever since and now have joined forces with Stomp Records to release their 5th album “Forever for Hire” in October 2009.
Read more at the bands site and listen to some of their music… www.myspace.com/koffinkats
Also featured is local
Throw in a dash of punk attitude to that bluegrass stew and you have Hogslobber. Basically, this band is The Decrepits unplugged, but somehow it all makes sense, and I simply think it’s because of the raw, earnest feeling that goes into the music and lyrics of their songs. It’s as real as it gets.
And last but not least, The Arrogant Bastards. The Arrogant Bastards will be joinging the Koffin Kats on the last month of their tour from Pensacola, Fla back up to Detroit, MI. A three piece punk band that loves to tear it up on stage.
Info on Koffin Kats credited to:
myspcae.com/koffinkats
http://www.unionlabelgroup.com/bandsview.php?id=68
Info on Hogslobber credited to:
http://www.myspace.com/hogslobber
http://www.metrospirit.com/index.php?cat=121304064644348&z_Issue_ID=11012701093966925&ShowArchiveArticle_ID=11010302093303641&Year=2009
Info on The Arrogant Bastards credited to:
www.myspace.com/thearrogantbastards
Sky City
Augusta Ga 30901
December 3rd
Doors @ 8pm
7$
21+
