Erick von Erick--vocals and moustache, Sammi--synthesizer and dance moves, Scott von Scott--guitar and hat, Chris--bass and sweat, Denis the flying frenchman--drums and vox, Joe Sacco--guitar, synth and vox
Influences
David Bowie, Billy Idol, Iggy Pop, Queen, Iron Maiden, The Police, Nirvana, Radiohead, Daft Punk, Air, Air Supply, Lionel Richie, Roxy Music, The Ramones, The Smiths, The Cure, B-52's, Guns N' Roses, Flock Of Seagulls, Mike Patton, Jagermiester
Since forming in 2005, The Von Ericks have impressed fans and industry members alike. After building a local fan base, the VE's began branching out to neighbouring cities. Even the dirtiest cities (with the toughest fans) couldn't resist the VE's and the Psychos. The VE's performed shows at clubs such as, The Drake Hotel(Totonto), The Horseshoe (Toronto), and The Steam Whistle Indie Club 102.1(Toronto). The VE's debut full-length album has been getting rave reviews.
SOME PRESS...
"Needless to say, the evening was running a bit behind schedule so I arrived in time to catch the act preceding Fields, and it was... interesting to say the least. Fronted by what looked like the bastard offspring of Brandon Flowers and Freddie Mercury, they were all classic rock riffs and new wave synths, studded wristbands, dubious moustache and cheese-rock poses. Initially I was aghast, but when I began to pick up snippets of lyrics - "there is Autobots on the autobahn" and "boobies - I like them very very much" - that I realized that there was the distinctive whiff of irony in the air and then Erick Von Erick & The Raving Psychos - yes, that's right - went from being one of the worst things I'd ever seen to one of the best"
Frank Yang - Chrome Waves (www.chromewaves.net)
"The Niagara music scene is about to be taken over by a bunch of raving psychos...All the energy that was lacking in the music of --EDIT-- was made up for by the first five seconds of the music of Erick Von Erick and the Raving Psychos exploding in the tiny bar. Aches and Pains started the set to an excited reaction from the audience. The performance was led by singer Erick Von Erick with his David Bowie-like voice and his ironic sexuality. It was characterized by his over-the-top front-man dancing and the pumping of his leather-clad fist."
Elisabeth Baily - Niagara News
"The Hound of Munich is an upbeat album (for the most part) that’s drenched in the sweat of ‘80’s influenced pop and modern rock sounds. The ‘80s influences really shine in the operatic, Freddy Mercury styled vocals in “Raving Psychos.” While other songs like “Aches and Pains”, “Television”and “Distance” prove that EVE are far from a one–trick–booby–pony...The band's onstage persona is just as grandiose as its sound: a slight throwback to '80s pop with just the right elements of glam-rock...The band has received a great deal of local support, not only from die–hard fans sporting EVE branded pins and t–shirts, but also have received some radio exposure on 97.7 HTZ–FM. “An Ode to Boobies (in D minor)” has received some significant airplay during one of the segments on the local station’s morning show. “Ode to Boobies” is a hilarious pop song complete with euro–trash, drum machine beats, an extremely catchy chorus and tongue–in–cheek lyrics"
Digging the new tracks...and your slideshow of pics are great! Gonna try and come check you out this Sunday with Heidi...be nice to see you play again!
bouts time you got manchester sally up and running...*clap *clap, hey chris you on facebook man? added me up so we can get these jammin's goin' (chad_charlton86@hotmail.com)...taker easy guys and see ya at SCENE.
just stopping by to let you know that Farewell Cool Reason is playing their first show Thursday May 1 at the el Mocambo @ 10pm, followed by Lives of Many and dj Rob Dyer.
doors are free before we play.
hope to see you there.
we'll also be in Hamilton Friday May 2nd at the Corktown.
Record Label Records Release Party - Kush Arora, Fluorescent Grey, Nommo Ogo, Anon Day
Bottom Of the Hill
03 Apr 2008, 9pm
1233 17th St, san francisco, California
Cost : $8.00
hey erick. i was just wondering if you still wanted to do that show at secord, please send me the dates that are best for you in may and june cheers evan
hey erick, how's it going? Great tunes on the site. I want to come see you guys again soon. My band got some songs on our site, really rough recordings done in a basement, some without vocals for now, but anyways if you've got time check them out, www.myspace.com/callistorock
HEY STOPPED BY TO SHOW SOME LOVE AND RESPECT!!! STOP ON BY AND CHECK OUT THE FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK!! HAVE A KICK ASS JAMIN' DAY!! BANDS CAN PREMOTE ON MY SITE!!
boobies!!! we rocked with the rudy boys in burlington on sat or we would have been at the edge, how did it go? have to catch ya at the now lounge, see you soon Craig
Glad to see the band included in the line-up for the Horseshoe show with Run With The Kittens. The person who recommended you to be added is actually a good friend of mine...
Success! "Boobies" is on the radio...or should I say "are on the radio?" Anyway,onward and upward that is what I say! Don't forget to request IT on all the radio stations so it can be put into regular rotation. And by It I mean Boobies. And by boobies I mean the song. And by the song I mean It...Boobies!
