Camper Van Beethoven

Camper Van Beethoven, founded in 1983, was an eclectic band even by the standards of ’80s underground music. The band (which is still playing) mixed elements of pop, ska, world music, punk rock, folk, country, and acid rock — and are often credited with kicking off the “indie music” genre. Check out Wikipedia for more [...]

The Dirty Little Heaters

The Dirty Little Heaters is a solid 3-piece rock band from North Carolina (with a singer who sounds like she’s channeling Janis Joplin) who live better through rock ‘n’ roll. Dirty Little Heaters (MkII) – Cherry Van

20 Bulls Each

20 Bulls Each is a “stand up” hardcore punk band based in Dublin, Ireland. They tour the U.S., regularly, and they’ve developed a keen appreciation of upstate New York’s “home grown.” They’re a solid “Bar Band” in the literal sense of the word (note the mic pushed into the guitarists face by an enthusiastic fan). [...]

Gogol Bordello

This is a band that should be seen up close, in a bar, “toked up” and “throwin’ down” a pint or two or three … Gogol Bordello is a multi-ethnic Gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of New York City that formed in 1999 and is known for its theatrical stage shows. Much [...]

The Flaming Stars

The Flaming Stars are an English underground garage punk band known for their gritty rock and their brooding edge. More details on Wikipedia “…the band is a joyous division between 60s garage and 80s New Wave, with a smattering of 50s surf thrown in.” The Flaming Stars – You don’t always want what you get [...]

The Fleshies

The Fleshies are a band from Oakland, California signed to Jello Biafra’s Alternative Tentacles. They are known for their outlandish stage presence and their left-wing politics According Chuck Eddy (The Village Voice), “These four hyperactively yelping Oakland artcore minutemen very much deserve to suck. Yet, somehow, they don’t.” The Fleshies live at Bottom of the [...]