Juan Carlos - Lead guitar and vocals'Jango' - BassDarren Stansbury - KeyboardsMatt Wright - DrumsTom Rimes - Saxophone
Influences
Powered by friends, both seen and in spirit.In no particular order - anything with a heavy groove that bends a little...Santana, Jimi Hendrix, SRV, Steve Vai, Tito and Tarantula, Chris Duarte, Robin Trower, Ian Moore, Johnny Cash, Iggy Pop, Johnny Winter, Motorhead, Arc Angles, Tommy Bolin, Frank Marino, Gary Moore, Jon Butcher, Los Lonely Boys, Indigenous, The Who, George Clinton, Vinnie Moore, Chris Rea, BB King, Albert King, Freedie King, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, Eric Johnson, Frank Zappa, Johnny Lang...
-THE ALBUM–
The highly anticipated “La Danza Macabra” from The Killing Floor is their first and full-length album officially released world wide on July 1, 2008. Ten tracks were produced by The Killing Floor and recorded at The Rhythm Room Studios in San Antonio, Texas with Juan Carlos as producer and Peter Carey as co-producer/engineer. The cd was then mastered by “The Wizard” Jerry Tubbs at Terra Nova Studios in Austin, Texas. -THE BAND-The Killing Floor is a blues/rock jam band from San Antonio, Texas having now performed in clubs, large venues and festivals since 2003, both locally and regional in South Texas.
Throughout this time, having seen many changes in style and the scene around them, these seasoned professional are fearless to almost any live situation, as they have been through it all!
Band mileage through rocky roads and against the grain of the norm is never in vain to the musicians, evidenced by their fans and friends.
Different incarnations of band members over the years has given them a distinctive sound and has always remained 'signature'.Experimenting with different tones and bending the rules, ranging from a wide spectrum of rock, blues, Latin, funk (and whatever feels good at any given time!)The Killing Floor LIVE is a must...
La Danza Macabra CREDITS:Juan Carlos, David Garza, Jack Trevino, Larry Rimes and Peter Carey
CD also available at:Waterloo Records - (512) 474-2500Hogwild Records - (210) 733-5354Flipside Records - (210) 923-7811CD Trader - (210) 590-0045Music Town SA - 210.826.APES [2737]Rock Box - (210) 650-9095
The Killing Floor Booking Info's Friend Space (Top 36)
Rock/Alternative Fri. July 10th @ The Parish 214 East 6th. St. Austin, Tx. W/ special Guest: Drought...Fan to Flame $7.00 advance tickets $10.00 @ the door ***(All Ages Welcome)*** $10.00 for minors www.myspace.com/spinningchain www.twitter.com,www.facebook.com www.ilast.com,www.highlight.com Spinning Chain @ Scout Bar Fri.July 17th W/ Cult to Follow San Antonio,Tx.
Hi, Thanks for being our friend! If you're not busy this Saturday, July 11th, join us at the Hole in the Wall for a night of music! The show starts at 10pm, followed by an after party that will be announced at the show! If you're interested in the party, rsvp at:
Once in a limetime, there comes an event which will change the course of Human HISTORY!!!!!! that event is... The Tour To Detroit! Karma, along with other San Antonio musicians and artists are touring north to take part in The Allied Media Conference! We'll play shows along the way, then it's 4 days of music, media, skill sharing, grassroots awesomeness and bowling! with your help, we will not have to sell ourselves for gas money.
Hey The Killing Floor - ROT RALLY TONIGHT! we hope to see you at Clicks Live on June 13.We have Destruction Evolution, Southern Syndrome, Apathy Ensues and Mercury Descends See you there.
Hey † The Killing Floor Booking Info † we hope to see you at Clicks Live on May 30th. We are playing with The Jerico Machine, Good Night Ether and Mind Frame We hope to See you there.
Wrapped Up In Me is on radio stations across the Nation this month. Request it NOW at your local radio station! Hope you have a great week!!! Love, ~Susan www.susanhickman.com