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KICKSTART

Your one-stop shop for 100% Badass Rock and Roll

About Me

Here's what they're saying about Kickstart.....
(next was) Kickstart and their sweaty rock & roll spectacle of veins a'bulgin', fake blood sporting pogo induction. I should clarify that I don't pogo but Kickstart makes me."
- Softcommunication.com
The second band to play was balls-out rockers Kickstart who came on and kicked serious ass the entire time. Their sound is a little bit of rockabilly, little bit punk, and a lot of fucking rock and roll. No wonder I drank so much whiskey during their set. Ask yourself - what do you really want in a rock show? Loud screaming guitar players booming with a touch of danger and lots of sweat? A kick ass chick on drums? A three piece that can make your ears bleed and leave you smiling and exhausted from their set? If you answered yes to any of those questions I suggest checking Kickstart live or on MySpace. Do it now.
- EarFarm.com
"Kickstart carry the true heart of rock'n'roll in their collective chests. Contagious punk pop ditties rocking LAMF, Mary thrashing her drums with a grin on her face that sparkles, Eric roaring into his mic and punishing his guitar splendidly, Bass enigmatic like a young Roy Orbison. You are here." -BP Fallon, BPFallon.com
Our friend Travis from Serious Business swears by this band, calling it "the most dangerous rock band in NYC", so we thought we might give it a shot. The guys are obviously into punk... Think Sex Pistols with an abrasive voiced tenor singer and harmonies a la Pixies. Gosh, I spotted a British accent there for a second, mate! When they all stop during the break at the end and scream something related to "fuck"... that's classic punk, mate! ... innit? - PDG
P.S. Yes, there IS a naked woman on stage with the guitarist in that tiny picture... go to the band's website for a larger version of it - or to the band's next show for the real thing! Ladies, the guitarist is pretty hot too, in that Italian wifebeater! Dangerous indeed, Travis! - The Deli Magazine, thedelimagazine.com
"...they're called Kickstart, and they perform catchy, noisy, rockabilly-tinged songs that make you want to drink brown liquors, smoke cigarettes, and do all kinds of naked sweaty things until the sun comes up and you have to drag yourself to work." - Dubsued Blog Spot

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Member Since: 5/18/2005
Band Website: kickstart.tv/
Band Members: ERIC STRICKLER - Guitar + Lead Vox ---FLETCHER - Bass + Vox ---MARY GATLIN GUNS - Drums + Vox
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Record Label: Serious Business Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

RE: Ear Farm Write-up

Cool - as - hell music blog Ear Farm has posted a great review of our last show - for the full text go HEREHere's an excerpt :The second band to play was balls-out rockers Kickstart who came on and ki...
Posted by KICKSTART on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:37:00 PST

Kickstart as a cartoon...

By Franz M Palomares - check out his website here :http://www.fmpstudio.com/...
Posted by KICKSTART on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:34:00 PST

Thank you BBC ! ---Interview Posted---

Last Saturday's interview on the BBC is posted on our website - Listen here. Best answer of the evening ? Interviewer - " When it comes down to making good old Rock and Roll what is the art...
Posted by KICKSTART on Tue, 21 Feb 2006 09:45:00 PST

New Review of Kickstart

The very cool Deli Magazine wrote a review of Kickstart and posted our brand spanking new Mp3 - have a look : http://www.thedelimagazine.com/bigcontact-deli.php
Posted by KICKSTART on Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:19:00 PST

We are going to be on the radio.

"Panic in the streets of London ---- Panic in the streets of Birmingham " Kickstart is going to be featured on Ben Turner's BBC radio show about up and coming bands - with a live interview.... ...
Posted by KICKSTART on Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:18:00 PST

Scenic - with The 777's and The Choke

This is a Kickass Rock and Roll bill through and through kids... 3 great Rowdy ROWDY bands 1 bill = a drunken sweaty night you MUST NOT MISS. They will be writing about this show in ten years as ...
Posted by KICKSTART on Fri, 06 Jan 2006 01:35:00 PST

Back to Death Disco !!!

It's the best damn party in the city - it's free - and it's a great great bill.... Kickstart vs. (the super mighty) Unsacred Hearts ---- Godamn good times... here's the dirt : WEDNESDAY DEC...
Posted by KICKSTART on Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:03:00 PST

Crazy Kickstart News

-Hiya Rowdies - We have been bustin' our asses to bring you the finest in Kickstart entertainment and we have LOTS of exciting news.... ------------------------Brand new tracks !-------------- ...
Posted by KICKSTART on Thu, 01 Dec 2005 01:03:00 PST

Royal Flush Magazine Presents...Kickstart Live

Hosted By: Royal Flush MagazineWhen: Thursday Nov 10, 2005 at 7:00 PMWhere: The Delancey168 Delancey St (at Clinton)New York, NY 10002USDescription: Royal Flush Magazine Click Here To View Event...
Posted by KICKSTART on Wed, 09 Nov 2005 10:33:00 PST