ELDORADO DEL REY (Lead Vox, B.C Rich Guitars, and wholelot of facial hair )
MATT DANGER (Lead Guitar, Engineering, and a bad habit of running into things) DJ FLESHEATER (Real drums, Drum programming, Sampling, and Eating of flesh)
SIDLESS NANCY (looking good and picking up the slack)******************************
ACTIVE RESERVE = Jason Freeman (Lead Guitar, Harmony Strat copy, and lateness), Daniel Ferris ( vintage ludwig drums, suburban living) NON ACTIVE = Chet Weisse (Homemaid guitar, sagely advice), J.R. (Big ass drums, Lead Belly covers), Rori Culp (Areana rock drumming, college), DJ Natty Batty (spinnin' beats, craziness)
***** Memphis-based Eldorado Del Rey was the singer/guitarist for the ulta-raw, bluesy punk outfit known as the Porch Ghouls. Signed as the first act to Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry’s fledgling label Roman Records via Columbia, they released their debut album Bluff City Ruckus in 2003. Upon returning from tour with Aerosmith and Kiss (an unlikely trek they managed to pull off with flying colors), the Porch Ghouls parted ways. Not content to sit idle, Del Rey formed Eldorado and the Ruckus. **********************************************
The first release, “Planet of the Vampires II,” (Bigfoot Records) found the singer/guitarist backed by the like-minded Alabama duo The Immortal Lee County Killers. Del Rey whose day job was working at sun studio, where the disc was recorded, steeped his songwriting in the kind of blues recorded there by Sam Phillips in the 50’s. On “Vampires” he took it to it’s sonic maximum.
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The addition of drum machines and new wave-inspired keyboards expanded the blues-rock swagger of the Ruckus. Their last release, “Do Androids’ Dream of Electric Sheep?” (Bigfoot Records) is ostensibly a science-fiction blue-rock opera based, at least partially, on the works of the late Phillip K. Dick. The fantastic gave the Ruckus a context in which to play around with familiar styles. At times the sound recalls Talking Heads or the Cure, but without ever losing the basic beat. Eldorado managed to update the sound of the blues while remaining true to the feeling behind them. ************************************************************
In 2007 Eldorado had a song, “Mr. Oblivion,” in the Paramount Motion Picture, “Black Snake Moan,” as well as a brief cameo in the Cameron Crowe film"Elizabeth Town." That year also brought a U.S. tour for the RUCKUS.******************************************************** NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! - Sidless Nancy and Eldorado are back in the greater memphis area, expect to see more live dates for the Ruckus. The third RUCKUS album “The Hidden Fortress” is still being shopped around, but should find a home soon. Look for a possible tour in the Spring, as well.
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Thanks for your support of the last NLO concert the photos are now viewable on our myspace site. We are currently mixing the last 6 songs on our 17 track project. Look for it in stores in December 2009
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Step Right Up, Don't Be Shy!! The Memphis Belles Carnivale of Burlesque has arrived!! Join us for an evening of Carnival Cuties, Burlesque Beauties, Sultry Sideshow, and Special Guests from St. Louis - The Alley Cat Revue!!
There will be Contests, Prizes, DJ, and Surprises!! One lucky lady will leave with the grand prize of a seat in Pretty Things Pin-Up Class!! You will spend the day with some of the best in Pin-up & Burlesque - go-go Amy & Bettina May!! They will teach you the ways of Pin-up hair, make-up, and posing. At the end of the day, you'll be leaving with images from your own Pin-up photoshoot!
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