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The Black Crabs
Rockabilly / Rock / Americana

"Kickin' more ass than a cross-eyed rockette!"

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
United States

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Last Login:  10/6/2008
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   The Black Crabs: General Info
Member Since11/30/2004
Band Websitetheblackcrabs.com
Band MembersJonathan "Johnny 7" Stuart: guitar and vocals
Kirsten Ballweg: bass and vocals
Tom Forster: drums and vocals
InfluencesThe Buzzcocks, Run DMC, Queen
Sounds LikeThe Stranglers meet ELO
Record LabelRavenous Records
Type of LabelIndie







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Oct 25 2008 8:00P
SLIM’S LAST CHANCE W/ MARTI BROM AND QUARTER MILE COMBO EVERETT
Nov 21 2008 8:00P
Conor Byrne w/ RUBY DEE AND THE SNAKEHANDLERS BALLARD

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   About The Black Crabs

 

The Black Crabs miraculously came to life when three stars collided deep, deep down near the bottom of the Great Blue Sea, hundreds of miles from inhabitable lands, or even a coffee shop and…okay, maybe they weren’t stars. More like asteroids. Either way, none of them could swim.

Perhaps it would be easier to understand explained this way…

Having banged his head one more time - and three times too many - the, now, former-motorcycle racer Jonathan “Johnny7” Stuart stumbled onto a dimly lit dance floor somewhere near the heart of Ballard, Washington. Unfortunately – well, perhaps we should say “fortuitously” – he immediately crashed head long into a tall dancing diva – the one and only Kirsten Ballweg! Crawling about in search of her keys, she spoke at length (and loudly) about how the music hadn’t been that great anyway, and besides, what we really needed around here was a good rock n’roll threepiece willing to take tradition by the horns and run with it. “I can outslap any chem student, but I need a mouthpiece.

"I do have an old guitar,” mumbled a bemused Johnny, not sure if he was on the same page “ but I never have been able to follow rules very well. And besides, what about a drummer?” But it was too late - “Kbass” had left the building.

Oddly enough, the answer arrived the next day by telegram from a forgotten hamlet ninety miles north of nowhere. Rumor told a drummer of great skill, a nice hair cut, (and a working van) toiling day and night in a silver mine…okay, maybe it wasn’t silver. But it was shiny. Anyway, the point is that the seeds were sewn – Tom, Kirsten, and Johnny were united.

Strange sounds began to filter out of the depths of Johnny’s Cleopatra Studios and before long the the Black Crabs emerged. And what exactly is this crabiness you ask? Bouncy Rockabilly that makes the kittens dance, sweaty Garage causing much rollicking (and drinking), and untraditional numbers that make the purists gnash their teeth and the poets frowns unfurl. I think Johnny even wrote a song that made young girl cry.

“Blast Off” the bands first CD earned a five star rating from Black Cat Rockabilly and an invitation to play festivals in Europe. Fred Turgis from Jumping Six to Six said “The whole album is played with a positive “don’t look back” attitude (very nice production work) which is a good way to take a fifty year old musical tradition into the new century. For more reviews go here.

August 2007 saw the Crabs climb out from under a rather large rock for three weeks in Europe, touring Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, terminating with two nights at the Summer Jamboree in Italy. Great fun was had by all – check out the pics. Oh, and by the way, the rumours of a new CD are all true. Expect it out early in 2008!

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Sep 30 2008 6:45 PM

Right back at ya. We'll be back to Seattle as soon as we get new livers.
RV
JD





Sep 30 2008 4:17 PM

Blllllaaaaaacccck Craaaaaabbbzzzzzzzz!
Little Rachel





Sep 30 2008 3:54 AM

Likewise! Great show!!! I had heard nothing but good things about you from people, so it was nice to see and meet you properly. I can't wait to come back to Seattle!
XOXO
Rachel
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Sep 28 2008 8:10 PM

Hey, thanks for the props in the liner notes!
Love yas!

Gary





Sep 28 2008 12:15 AM

Knock 'em dead at The Ball tonight!
^PSYCHO_BOP^(A)(E) BIG BAD ASS RUCAS [T.O.L.V]





Sep 21 2008 4:42 PM

u guys are really good
;]
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Sep 19 2008 6:35 AM

would wine be involved?

i do like wine...

:)
Howlin’ Nate





Sep 19 2008 2:15 AM

thanks for the rockin add! nate
Barb-bee





Sep 19 2008 1:18 AM

i want a copy! i want a copy! i'm coming to seattle! gonna scream at you from side of stage!
;)
1/4 Mile Combo





Sep 14 2008 3:18 AM

Looking forward to playing with you guys next month and I'll be picking up a copy of that new CD...!

Gary
jonelle photography





Sep 11 2008 10:38 PM

Note the most excellent wife-beater shirt, PERFECT for wine drinkin!

;o)
Natalie





Sep 1 2008 5:00 PM

Great show last Friday -- You guys are my rockabilly heroes!

xo, Natalie
Kelly





Sep 1 2008 3:19 AM

Happy happpy!
You'll always be our faves.
xoxo
Kelly & Pete
Pete





Aug 31 2008 12:51 AM

Geat show last night here is the video of our wedding with you guys in it!
Big Valley Rangers





Aug 30 2008 6:47 PM

Awesome show last night! Thank you so much for inviting me to play.
See ya soon!
Kim





Aug 30 2008 5:15 PM

Great show last night, I'm listening to your new cd right now! Love you guys!!!!
Hot Roddin Romeos





Aug 30 2008 2:05 AM

Thanks brotha we love you black grab thingys!!! Lets do a show soon!

Johnny
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Aug 28 2008 7:45 PM

See ya tomorrow night!
~Little Miss Evil~





Aug 26 2008 5:48 PM

Myspace Comments - Hula Girl Thanks
Raggedie Annie





Jul 30 2008 3:50 AM

Hey now wait a minute those are 'white crabs' on your T's. What's up with that.
The Whiskey Wailers





Jul 27 2008 7:16 PM

great show last night, it is always a pleasure rockin with ya'll!

b.
battery
Kelly





Jun 25 2008 2:53 AM

I was SO there, and you were SO good! I missed you guys and getting a quick fix only made me desire more!!! When's the CD ready? Do I get a signed copy or what? I'm a Crabs junkie!

Love,
Your #1 Fan xoxox
Natalie





Jun 21 2008 8:05 PM

Thanks for the fun show last night - you sounded fantastic!
xo, Natalie
Kelly





Jun 19 2008 5:28 PM

I know! Or else you have every right to disown me.

See you then!!!
Hot Roddin Romeos





May 29 2008 6:16 AM

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May 21 2008 8:01 PM

Thanks For adding The RevTonesRevTOnes
THE ANCHOR PUB





May 21 2008 5:49 AM

HEEEEEEEEERE'S JOHNNY!!!!
Dana





May 21 2008 5:05 AM

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May 20 2008 10:39 PM

It's a pleasure to meet you!

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May 21 2008 12:47 AM

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