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The Straight 8s

About Me

Rockabilly, Neo-Rockabilly, Hillbilly, Jump Blues, Swing, Surf, blah, blah, blah ... Hell, I guess labels are a necessary evil on some level, but still ... All we really know is that we like our rock-n-roll from an era when it was still pink and raw. A couple of guys (or gals) banging out basic rhythms, playing their underpowered amps louder than they were designed to go, smackin' their instruments hard to get more, and straining their voices to be heard in a world that was desperately trying to hold it all back.

New Album Out Now !!!

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Member Since: 4/3/2005
Band Website: straight8s.com
Band Members: Robert Striegler - guitar
Pat McGraw - upright bass
Bernie Fox - drums
Sounds Like: What they're saying about us ....

Never Return To Me
The Straight 8s have become one of the most respected purveyors of modern Rockabilly (with elements of Swing, Surf, and other precious debris), earning not only the acknowledgement of respected scenesters and the enthusiastic approval of neophytes, but also the begrudging appreciation of those grimacing loathers of all things 50's. "What's their secret?" you ask. It's their pure love of this music that gives it honesty, allowing retro elements to reconfigure into bright new constellations. It's also the capturing of that wild glint in the eyes of the first rock'n'rollers and making you swear it was their own. It's their ability to do what ten thousand of other bands do, but do it better. This disc doesn't sound tired or uninspired, but instead growls, bumps, and bites as this Rockabilly beast keeps evolving. - Rock-n-Roll Purgatory

Damn, what an album! - rockabillybabe.com

Record Label: www.rocknrollpurgatory.com
Type of Label: Indie

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Sat. Sept 29th - - CD Release at Hideaway BBQ Raleigh!!

Come on out to the Hideaway BBQ in Raleigh on Saturday for your first chance to pick up the new CD 'Never Return To Me'.This the Vendetta's 4th Annual Car show too so festivities start at noon and run...
Posted by The Straight 8s on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:36:00 PST

Release Date!!

**Update**Ok, it looks like the new album 'Never Return to Me' has a tentative release date of Sept. 29th. That's right, just a few weeks away now!!!! Mark your calendars ...
Posted by The Straight 8s on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:04:00 PST

Finished Recording!!

That's right kids, we finally finished recording a brand new album! There are still a few little details to work out and finalize, then we need to get artwork and layout put together, then pressing, y...
Posted by The Straight 8s on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:49:00 PST