Claw Machine Wizard does sound just a bit less raunchy than their past few efforts, and contrary to expectations, that turns out to work in their favor. Don’t worry, this album is still industrial-strength stomp-down blues-rock, but Jason Davis’ engineering and mix add a bit more clarity to the group’s attack, and the result boasts […]
Indiana’s trash-blues outfit is back with an album of high-energy R&B. “Claw Machine Wizard” is a return to the band’s two man format, and features corky barn burners like “Claw Machine Wizard” and “Booga Chaka”, alongside punked out blues numbers such as “Burn Em Brew” and “High Maintenance”. The album even includes a reggae-influenced ballad […]
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Andy Gabbard is a singer/songwriter/multi instrumentalist from Dayton, Ohio, who plays with Buffalo Killers, a band that he founded with his brother Zachary. He is also a former member of Thee Shams, a garage rock band that he joined when he was seventeen. Andy’s solo work has been compared to the usual suspects: Brian Wilson […]
Aesthetically, what sets this one apart from their debut, Pacific Surf Line, is the sound: more 70’s FM rock than 60’s AM gold. Rademaker’s writing continues to evolve becoming tighter and poppier with a warmer more classic rock feel, nodding heavily towards early power poppers Cheap Trick, Big Star and fellow Floridian ex-pat Tom Petty. […]
Left Lane Cruiser is great at combining the rock and roll of Bo Diddley with the blues of R.L. Burnside to create a groovy sound that is hard to resist. – READ THE REVIEW HERE
Fort Wayne’s finest, LEFT LANE CRUISER return with a brand new album next week and they’re premiering a track exclusively with Vive Le Rock! In fact, ‘Liquor Store’ is so exclusive, you’ll only find it on the CD version of Claw Machine Wizard and not on the vinyl or digital versions. – VIVE LE ROCK […]
May 12 @ Pauley’s Hotel – Albany, NY May 13 @ The Anchor – Kingston, NY May 17 @ Funk & Waffles – Syracuse, NY May 18 @ Lake Drum Brewing Co. – Geneva, NY May 19 @ Jimmy’s – Newport, RI May 20 @ Olive’s – Nyack, NY May 21 @ The Wherehouse – […]
ALIVE NATURALSOUND ON THE ROAD! Punk-blues fans delight as keyboard maestro JAMES LEG and triumphant Northern Irish guitar/drums duo THE BONNEVILLES continue their UK headline tour this month. – VIVE LE ROCK HERE