Not only the -billy world has festivals happening all year round all over the world, the same is going on in the 60s/Garage scene. Some upcoming events you don't wanna miss are:
24th and 25th of September: The Turbo Rock Festival - Santanader/Valencia, Spain
http://turborock.es/
9th - 11th of October: The Funtastic Dracula Carnival - Benidorm, Spain
http://www.funtasticdraculacarnival.com/
22nd and 23rd of October: The Soundflat Ballroom Bash - Leipzig, Germany
http://www.myspace.com/soundflat_ballroom_bash
20th of November: The Dirty Water Garage-Rock All-Day Festival - London, UK
http://www.dirtywaterrecords.co.uk/gigsListing
29th of January 2011: Crypt-Style Hop Winter-Dance - Oberhausen, Germany
http://www.myspace.com/cryptstylehop
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Two vinyl releases from the Garage side of Rock'n'Roll you might want to add to your collection are both Hi-Risers LPs that Soundflat Records just put out. It's the band's 3rd and 4th album 'Lost Weekend' and 'That Rock'n'Roll Beat' who were so far available on CD only. Both albums are limited to 500 copies.
Talking bout Germany, as that's where Soundflat is from, I just came accross some nice 60s bands from thee Fatherland. First from thee Hauptstadt there is The Magnificent Brotherhood who will release their 3rd album next month. They play some great 60s tunes, not 'just' snotty 60s Teen-Punk, they have much more to offer. I can hear Doors, Love, and Music Machine influences and that sure ain't a bad thing! Give them a listen here Brotherhood.
Thee former Hauptstadt Bonn is where the X-Ray Harpoons dwell in cellars and on graveyards. That must be the reason why they play straight 60s Punk with B-Movie lyrics. They have it all, tight black turtlenecks, striped shirts, fuzz-guitars and organ. Their debut 45 came out in April on Hamburg based label CopaseDisques, right now they are on tour in France. Check out the dates above. And their sounds here: CHICKEN BONES
Finally, for today, there is a band worth checking out that's based in the Harpoon's neighbourhood, in Köln. The name: Beat Revolver. This 60s 4-piece is around since 2003 already and plays Garage AND Mod tunes. You don't believe me, check out the boys:
Their debut album needs to be released still, but it's recorded and judging by the songs on their myspace, it will be ace! WE ARE THE MODS
Finally, for today, there is a band worth checking out that's based in the Harpoon's neighbourhood, in Köln. The name: Beat Revolver. This 60s 4-piece is around since 2003 already and plays Garage AND Mod tunes. You don't believe me, check out the boys:
Their debut album needs to be released still, but it's recorded and judging by the songs on their myspace, it will be ace! WE ARE THE MODS
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