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The Unemployed Gurus

About Me

Atlanta's Unemployed Gurus have a powerful sound and an essence that captivates. Fueled by Fuzz Boxes, Platforms, Mohawks, Choppers and Tape Machines - this band is cool.
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Member Since: 10/07/2007
Band Website: unemployedgurus.com
Band Members:Mason Dixin: Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar;Snake: Lead Guitarist and Sonic Mystic;E-Rex: Percussion;Ronny Thunders: Bass.
Influences: Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, Sex Pistols, FEAR, The Stooges, RAMONES, The New York Dolls, DICKS, Bowie, Bon Scott, John Paul Jones, Joy Division, Olivia Newton John, Kraftwerk, Don Ho, Randy California, GG Allin, Velvet Underground, JB Walker and the Cheap Whisky Band, Britney Spears, Fire and Flames , Elektrik Platform Boots, QOTSA, BRMC, Peter Tosh, Fast Porsches, Stevie Wonder, Mott The Hoople, 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, CBGBs, Whitesnake, Tape Machines and Tube Amps, Electro Harmonix Big Muff, Ringo Starr, MC5 and Pints o British Lager.
Sounds Like: Like no one else...
Record Label: Poison Lou Ivy Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

What are we up to?

Ok, So it's been a bit quiet on the eastern front as of late.  However, we have been moving forward with some cool stuffs.First off, we have created T-Shirts.  They completely rock ballz and are cool ...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:56:00 GMT

Smith's Olde Bar Review

Yeah - So we played a showcase at Smith's Olde Bar.  It's one of our favorite venues, but the place does not lend itself to be ideal for a punk rock show...   'Nuff said.    Buckyhawg and Harptallica ...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:40:00 GMT

Smith's Olde Bar

Oh Yeah.We are going to rock some ballzz at Smith's.Look for some new material and a more glammed-out set than we played at the Punk Fest.We can't wait to meet Buckyhawg and Harptallica!Should be kick...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:27:00 GMT

Punka Punka Burnin Love...

In lieu of our canceled show last month, we have been asked to be a part of this kick ass all-night punk fest at the East Atlanta Ice House, called Punka Punka Burnin Love!  This should be a comp...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:44:00 GMT

Nov 19th Show - Cancelled

Unfortunately, our beloved Bassist, RONNY THUNDERS had a death in his family over the weekend.  We offer Ronny and his family our love and support this week...It is with sadness and heavy hearts ...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:09:00 GMT

East Atlanta Ice House

Yeah, so we are gearing up for another concert.  This time we are headed back into the city to rock the East Atlanta Ice House, which used to be the Echo Lounge.  It should be a killer venue...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:25:00 GMT

THREE BEARS CAFE CONFIRMED!

UNEMPLOYED GURUS TO ROCK THREE BEARS CAFE(September 2008)  Groundbreaking punk rock group, UNEMPLOYED GURUS have confirmed that they will perform live at the Three Bears Café in Marietta, GA on O...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:16:00 GMT

The Altar of Rock n Roll

The UNEMPLOYED GURUS are saddling bolts of lightning in preparation to ride into the ATL on Dec 21st.  For a second GURUS concert has been arranged at Lenny's, and the evening is special, with an...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:25:00 GMT

Shall We Burst Into Fire and Flames?

Have you been enlightened?Are you there?  Can you hear us?  Shall we burst into fire and flames? Questions need answers and the UNEMPLOYED GURUS need you to join elektrik boots.  Wear...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:19:00 GMT

Unemployed Gurus at Clermont Lounge - Nov 8th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...  UNEMPLOYED GURUS to Perform at the legendary Clermont Lounge in Atlanta, GA (October 2007)  Elektrik Boots, fire and flames are imminent as Unemployed Gurus prepa...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 07:40:00 GMT