(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
Our first single, Drunk Tonight EP, and our first DVD Drunk Rock Videos DVD is now available for pre-order from the store section of our website. Click the above images for info.
Join us this coming Saturday 26 September at Dig Deeper for James Brown's Soul Sister #1, funk and soul legend Marva Whitney's first NYC show in 40 years, this time backed by the Sweet Divines and the Divine Soul Rhythm Band, who will also be opening the night with their own set. Special guest DJ Pari will be joining DJ Honky and Mr. Robinson to spin soul and funk 45s for the dancefloor with us until 4am.
$10 advance will call tickets still available via Ticketweb - save money by reserving early...tickets will be $15 at the door if we have not sold out. Look forward to seeing you there!
Join us in one month's time at The Brooklyn Soul Festival, two nights of the legends of soul music, August 28 and 29, featuring Otis Clay, Barbara Lynn, Maxine Brown, Roscoe Robinson, and Hermon Hitson - backed by Eli "Paperboy" Reed and the True Loves (Aug. 28) and The Sweet Divines (Aug. 29).
$15 advance will call tickets still available via our myspace page, as are special $25 two-day passes - save money by reserving early...tickets will be $20 at the door if we have not sold out. Look forward to seeing you there!
Be sure to come early on Saturday, August 29, for our record and vintage clothing fair 11am-5pm - no cover for this part! Top soul DJs from around the world will be spinning the finest 45s for the dancefloor both nights!
Charles Dickens began pasting labels on blaking pots. The tragedy of his first love penetrated the depths of his soul, and converted him into one of the world's truly great authors. That tragedy produced, first, David Copperfield, then a succession of other works that made this a richer and better world for all who read his books. Dissappointment over love affairs, generally has the effect of driving men to drink, and women to ruin; and this because most people never never learn the art of transmuting their strongest emotions into dreams of a constructive nature.
UP FOR NOTHING, STEP ASIDE, & ALL UP IN ARMS PRESENT:
THE PUNKROCK EMPIRE@DON HILL'S!!!!!!!!!!
NOT ONLY IS THIS SHOW THE 3RD PUNKROCK EMPIRE SHOW, BUT IT'S THE DEBUT OF THE GUITAR PLAYING SKILLS OF FOXY ROXY (FORMERLY OF SHIRA GIRL) WHO HAS FOUND A HOME WITH ALL UP IN ARMS!!!!
DON HILL'S IS LOCATED IN NYC AT THE CORNER OF GREENWICH & SPRING STREET(S), AND THE SHOW IS ALL AGES!!!!!! TO GET THERE, SIMPLY TAKE THE 1 TRAIN TO HOUSTON STREET AND THEN WALK THE REST... or find better directions at hopstop.com
THE SHOW STARTS AT 6:15PM SHARP, AND THE LINEUP IS AS FOLLOWS:
6:15 STEP ASIDE 7:15 ALL UP IN ARMS 8:15 UP FOR NOTHING
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