SACRAMENTO PUNK ROCK!
Band of the Month
The Groovie Ghoulies:
Kepi - Bass/Vocals
Roach - Guitar/Backing Vocals
Scampi - Guitar/Backing Vocals
The Groovie Ghoulies were an American punk rock band formed in Sacramento, California. They released numerous albums, EPs, and singles, and toured internationally. Their music was generally structured around monster, horror, and science fiction themes.
Though the group's lineup fluctuated significantly throughout their career, bassist/vocalist Kepi remained a constant fixture. Guitarist Roach was also a longtime member. The Groovie Ghoulies' music is best classified as pop-punk and is heavily influenced by early punk groups such as the Ramones and The Dickies, 1960s garage rock and bubblegum artists such as The Troggs and The Monkees, and 1950s rock & roll artists such as Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. Throughout their career the Groovie Ghoulies recorded cover versions of songs by several of these artists as well as other influences including Daniel Johnston and Neil Diamond.
For personal reasons, the Groovie Ghoulies announced their break up on May 09, 2007. Their new CD "99 Lives" is in stores now.
Show of the Week
Current Releases
Releases for 2007:
Dcoi! - Fall Back Plan
SUMMER 2007 - Downtown Academy Records
Secretions - Faster Than the Speed of Drunk
August 7, 2007 - Silver Sprocket Records
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Faster Than The Speed Of Drunk, is a 16-song-pop-punk-punch in the face full of speed, snottiness, catchy hooks, rambunctious sing-alongs, and hilarious hijinx.This is easily the catchiest and best SECRETIONS release to date and sure to make even the most hardcore of punk fans lighten up and pogo their way to a good time.
Pressure Point - Resist & Riot
June 12, 2007 - GMM Records
Secretions, Final Summation & Ashtray - Rock 'n' Roll Three-way (3 Way Split)
May 19, 2007 - Drool City Records
Groovie Ghoulies - 99 Lives
May 15, 2007 - Green Door Records
The Haints - Battle of Wounded Heart
April 17, 2007 - Green Door Records
What started as a therapeutic hobby band for touring monsters The Groovie Ghoulies, The Haints have developed into a fully realized entity unto themselves. Battle of Wounded Heart recalls the warm, organic feeling of a spontaneous hootenanny - your only choice is to surrender!
Monster Squad - Fire the Faith
April 17, 2007 - Punk Core Records
With one critically acclaimed full-length album and a handful of EPs under their belt, Northern California’s MONSTER SQUAD have relentlessly pounded the American tour circuit for over three years, establishing themselves as the number one contenders in the American “street†punk scene.
Last Chance - Messages & Slogans
February 17, 2007 - Stuck in a Rut Records
This album is catchy enough for anyone but will capture the attention of the fans of Epitaph and Fat Wreck Chords for sure. Going through all the emotions on one record this album will stay in your cd player for weeks on end.
Pressure Point/Madhouse Disciples - Split
October 10, 2006 - Downtown Academy Records
The latest offering in The Downtown Academy split series pairs Oi! stalwarts PRESSURE POINT with up & comers MADHOSUE DISCIPLES.
Psychosomatic - An Unquenchable Thirst
Thrashcore Records
Dcoi! - The Bleeding 7''
August 22, 2006 - Glue Rot Records
Deadly City Oi. The fact that Davis is trapped between Sacramento's thriving Hardcore scene and San Francisco's dingy punk scene is fitting. The Bleeding is a short, fast and refreshing take on a genre that is crowded with Bro-dude tough guy HC and generic throwback nostalgia-core.
Red Tape - Urban Decay EP
August 26, 2006 - Insomnia Dojo Music
Losing All Pride - Down This Road
July 8, 2006 - Losing All Pride Records
The music is unmistakably fast paced with the same energy that gave birth to early punk bands of the 80's and 90's. Losing All Pride combines messages of self-reliance and a strong sense of brotherhood and unity amongst youth to create an energy unmatched.