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The Ripovs!
Rock / Powerpop / Punk

...where the kids are alright!



Baltimore, MD
United States

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Member Since6/3/2005
Band MembersThe Mighty J! (BIG drums!)


Lord Jim! (bass and vocals!)


Mikey! (guitar and vocals!)


Milty! (keyboards and vocals!)


Phredd! Co-founder of the band, now an emeritus member. (Heh...he said "member"...)


Influences...and inspiration!! Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Bo Diddley, and Jerry Lee Lewis! Phil Spector! Girl Groups! Motown! The Beatles! Bob Dylan! The Byrds! The Rolling Stones! The Beach Boys! The Who! The Kinks! The Faces! Cream! Jimi Hendrix! David Bowie! Mitch Ryder! The Velvet Underground! The MC5! The Stooges! Big Star! Bob Seger! T. Rex! Led Zeppelin! Grand Funk Railroad! Thin Lizzy! Ted Nugent! The Raspberries! The New York Dolls! KISS! AC/DC! Cheap Trick! Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers! Van Halen! Meat Loaf! Springsteen! The Ramones! Blondie! The Clash! The Sex Pistols! Spinal Tap! The Replacements! And many, many more!!! In other words, all your favorite bands and records...except the ones that sucked, like Survivor and Night Ranger. Oh, wait...that was back in 1983. Nevermind. (And, um...y'know, Night Ranger really did sort of rule. C'mon, admit it...you secretly dug "Sister Christian". It's okay...)
Sounds LikeA bunch of distorted guitars and drums playing wayyy too loud ...
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NEXT SHOW: Nuthin' much for a few months at least!

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Could we make this shit up? Not fookin' likely:

"Seriously, The Ripovs! from Baltimore are fuckin' great. Best description would be if Jello Biafra fronted the New Bomb Turks..."
-Peter

"So loud they made me sick..."
-Matt

"The perfect band to get hammered to..."
-Karl

"Last time they made me shimmy-n-shake so much, my ass bumped someone across the room. They rock so much it hurts...other people around me!"
-JB

"You guys are the shit!"
-Heather

"You guys know how to play loud; most guys don't..."
-Dave the Sound Guy

"I didn't realize how loud you guys were until I went into the bathroom with the door shut and realized how loud it was in there. Then when I came out it hit me, literally. That's sweet though...that's rock & roll."
-Kevin

"THE RIPOVS...are straight ahead fun rock and roll..."
-Ginger Coyote (PUNK GLOBE)

"Did we play this loud...?"
-Eric, bass player, The Luxury Pushers

"THE RIPOVS are Rock like it used to be--Rock pre-1990--rock before Rock's balls were unceremoniously cauterized by the likes of angry mopesters in striped sweaters who preferred anarchy, pain and suicide to sex, alcohol, fast cars and volume, baby volume...!"
-Nuclear Luke (aka Duke Nihilist)

They have everything I like: some Ramones catchiness, some early Rose Tattoo roughness, some Angry Samoans (and not just because of "Lights Out"), a touch of Nine Pound Hammer/old New Bomb Turks, some old Wildhearts (1st album/Caffeine Bomb EP) and the general feeling of some seventies band pulling out all the stops. THE RIPOVS ROCK!
-Rudi in Germany

Past shows:

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THE RIPOVS profiled in the Baltimore Sun, 6/26/2008...

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Check this out! Live from The Talking Head in Baltimore in early '06!



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City Slang Booking

City Slang Booking



Oct 21 2009 3:05 PM

Thanks for your part in New Kind of Kick Fest. We will work together again real soon.
The Demon Beat

The Demon Beat



Oct 21 2009 12:59 AM

Thanks dudes! It was awesome meeting you all and catching your set.

Definitely keep us posted about any killer Sidebar shows that you think we'd fit on.

Best,
Tucker, Adam, Jordan
Smoker and the Rollers

Smoker and the Rollers



Oct 13 2009 1:31 AM

Come check us out the Depot this Thursday night 9p.m.
Testosteroso

Testosteroso



Oct 10 2009 7:32 PM

Thanks for the add!!! Check out our music, and let us know what you think!!!
Joanne

Joanne



Oct 6 2009 1:34 AM

NEW PICTURE!!!!!! killer keyboard dude!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jukebox Zeros

Jukebox Zeros



Sep 21 2009 1:39 PM

RIPOVS ROCK 'N' ROLL REVUE!

LOVE the organ and 2nd guitar, everything sounds BIGGER than BIG, LOUDER than LOUD!

Good times, as always, on Friday nite!
THE LIVING WRECKS

THE LIVING WRECKS



Aug 23 2009 7:54 PM

last night was awesome. and mikey you are a terrible terrible person. the new shit rocks! keep the fuckin organ too. that shit was epic!
BeautifulLos3r

BeautifulLos3r



Jul 24 2009 4:03 PM

Come on fellas, let's see a show, especially one in Philadelphia! I need it!

-Karl
Joanne

Joanne



May 16 2009 5:01 AM

If this van is rockin'..don't come -a knockin!
DOUG DEREK & THE HOAX

DOUG DEREK & THE HOAX



Apr 13 2009 11:10 PM

Thanks for the add!!
kevin

kevin sychta



Apr 11 2009 6:00 PM

GREAT SHOW! THE RIPOVS ALWAYS COME LOUD AND FUN, EVEN WITH NO VOICE! GLAD I COULD COME SUPPORT! CHEERS
Tim

Tim



Apr 7 2009 11:49 PM

Hey, you Ripovs! are sounding great! I just got the new rekkid in the mail today...I'm listening to it right now. Rock and roll!
TJ

Thomas Cain



Apr 2 2009 5:23 AM

Hey, I owe you guys an apology.

I opened and listened to your guys new CD on the way home from the show Friday night.I looked in the little booklet and saw our name. Even at that, I thought it was pretty fucking sweet but (not quite being of sound mind)I didn't realize you actually dedicated the fucking album to us.

Dudes, thanks a lot. It means a lot to me and I know Dave and Andy will shit their pants when they see that.

Thanks again,
TJ
Susan

Susan



Mar 30 2009 1:51 PM

Good, good time at the show -
still listening to the new cd!

Hope you finally got your voice back, Mikey!
Jukebox Zeros

Jukebox Zeros



Mar 28 2009 7:51 PM

Thanks for askin' us to play on your record release show! A pleasure to play with you guys as always.

Great set, even though there were no Rush covers. You guys will have to at least cover a UFO tune we we do the split 7 inch together!
Chelsea Graveyard and The Screams at Midnight

Chelsea Graveyard and The Screams at Midnight



Mar 28 2009 7:14 PM

you guys are SICK when your Sick!
TJ

Thomas Cain



Mar 28 2009 7:02 PM

Hey,

Thanks for the CD's, I'll make sure to get Dave and Andy their copy as soon as possible. Great CD, but I think there's something that gets a little lost in the translation...I guess there's nothing quite like seeing you guys live.

Also, thanks for the mention. Meanse a lot, and I'm sure Dave and Andy will love it.

TJ
Joanne

Joanne



Mar 28 2009 6:55 PM

Thank you for Joanne Mention in the CD. I'm truly touched. ..and I loved who it was dedicated to..

I get a bonus of not only loving your music but the guys in it.

Hire that Keyboard Player!!!!
Shows 2 go 2 ~ Baltimore

Shows 2 go 2 ~ Baltimore



Mar 28 2009 6:50 PM

THAT SET!!!!!!!!!!

Alex's nipples may have been hard from that set but there were stiffies & wetness for all !!!!!!!

Hail to The Ripovs!!!!!!!!!!!
THE LIVING WRECKS

THE LIVING WRECKS



Mar 28 2009 6:02 PM

FUCK YEA GREAT SET, YOU GUYS MADE MY NIPPLES HARD.
-Alex
Billy Cole

Billy Cole



Mar 28 2009 2:36 PM

Fun show last guys! I'm lovin' the CD.

Hope you dig The Hits CD Mikey....Cheers!
Susan

Susan



Mar 26 2009 1:16 AM

Great show last Friday night and I'm excited to see you do it all over again this Friday night at the cd release party!
Yeah, baby!!
david

david kreienbrink



Mar 25 2009 7:47 PM

dudes the songs sound awsome. you'll have to let me know how much they cost and where to send the cash to. but good luck.
Joanne

Joanne



Mar 25 2009 11:20 AM

I was JUST gonna post about the Handclaps. Brent beat me

awesome
Brent

Brent Davis



Mar 25 2009 3:15 AM

Harmonica and handclaps! Awesome :) Sounds good, fellas!
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