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Ballgag N' Chain Gang

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very own MySpace Layouts The Ballgag 'n' Chain Gang is the greatest Ho-tonk band of all time. They will play all of your favorite Ho-tonk classics, just the way you remember them. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll dance with joy as you reminisce about the good ol' days, when all that you needed was strong glass of whiskey and the good word o' the Tonk. They just don't make 'em like they used to.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 24/10/2006
Band Members: The Good Doctor Jeevus Craik - Guitar, Vox, Didj, Bone
The Grizzle Sin - Banjo, Vox, Fiddle, Harp, Trumpet
The Dutch Dangler - Bass
Texas T-bag - Lap Steel, Electric Guitar, Mandolin
Little Buddy - Drums, Vox

Influences: We are often under the influence of many things.
Sounds Like: Ho Tonk: noun (ho/tonk) 1. A musical genre developed in Victoria, B.C., circa 2005. It's a combination of voices, instruments, and the good word o' the Tonk, united under the influence of bad habits and good times. 2. A philosophy of life ascribed to those practicing the art of the Tonk.Dandy Fop:adjective 1. One who does not grasp the Tonk, in particular, one who whines or bitches unjustly.Spoils: noun (spoi/yels) 1. Ho-tonk term for money or any reward given as a result of dolin' Tonk.Dolin': verb (doe/lin) 1. Ho tonk vernacular for the giving of anything material or ideal.Sass: noun (sass) 1. A female practitioner of the Tonk 2. The spiritual and material goal of a male practitioner of the Tonk.

Our album is available online via CD Baby if you wish to support the good word of the Tonk:

Or on itunes!

T-Shirts Available at Ace n' Spades (1314 Douglas St., Victoria)

Press Kit available here:

View Ballgag 'n' Chain Gang's EPK

The Gospel of the Tonk

Record Label: [email protected]
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Interview!

Hey there folks,The nice people over at Absolute Underground in Victoria recently did an interview with us right before we opened for White Cowbell Oklahoma. Check it out and all your questions about ...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:58:00 GMT

Important news for all Ballgag fans!

Our album is now available for your listening pleasure on CFUV 101.9! Call in and request it. (250) 721-8700
Posted by on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:44:00 GMT

NEW VIDEOS FROM SHOW!!

Hey Everyone! We put up 4 new video's on our page from our Steamers show and would like to know what you think. The reason we put up a couple of tunes that are already on the music player is because ...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:47:00 GMT

STEAMER'S SHOW 03/29/07!!!

Our best show yet!! A special shout-out is needed here for the crowd...only 25 or so people were there when we took the stage but you guys made it sound as though the bar was packed! Incredible energ...
Posted by on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:58:00 GMT

Our Drummer Died

An unfortunate accident has occured concerning our drummer Evert involving a garden weasel and a bird bath.  He held on throughout the night but didn't end up making it.  Our condolences to ...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:16:00 GMT