Greaser Dave grrs and pics
Bennylicious bangs, crashes, and beats
Claytonious Monk speaks to elephants
Manisaurus Sax screams from the reeds
Michel GorbaChia toots and slides
Influences
The Police, Mr Bungle, Foo Fighters, Rx Bandits, Denver Harbor, Operation Ivy, Falling Sickness, Against All Authority, Crass, Less than Jake, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Everyone who loves music
Sounds Like
Operation Ivy, Mad Caddies, Rx Bandits, Against All Authority
Uptown Creepers was formed in 2004 as the brainchild of lead singer/guitarist/songwriter David Cruz (No-Skoto, Mr. Goody Two Shoes). In it’s earliest conception the band relied on Cruz’s knack for writing up-tempo, hook-driven ska/punk songs and catchy-as-hell lyrical harmonies to raise the eyebrows of the San Antonio ska faithful. Citing influences such as Operation Ivy and Assorted Jelly Beans, the band was a breath of fresh air in a San Antonio scene that saw it’s once abundant and diverse ska circle slowly losing momentum and giving way to the usual sound-alike bands that the Creepers had grown more and more tired of settling for and listening to.
Eventually, the band began leaning more towards the punk/progressive aspect while still displaying their passion for straight ska. This new sense of direction helped establish their more horn-driven line-up which boasts horn players Mike Chia and Manny Sauceda formerly of late 90’s local ska staple Coxcomb. Throw in the sensational drumming of former Causemonauts drummer Benny Pizana (Currently with Hellbound Hearse and others) and the new addition of bassist Clayton Billadeau (The better half of The Grasshopper Lies Heavy/Well Hung Missiles), and Uptown Creepers stands poised to make their mark all over again in a genre that can always use an original spark to keep it fresh.
While the line-up has changed over the past 3 years, Cruz remains the “driver” of this “Cadillac 5”. Their logic is simple: members may come and go, but this Cadillac isn’t stopping for anything or anyone. Staying true to that ideal has kept the current line-up focused on unity and progress both in their music and in their relationships as friends and band mates.
I also just got back from Jamaica with - a whole heap of incredible new ska, rocksteady and early reggae 45s on labels like Beverley's, Top Deck, Tuneico, Treasure Isle and more! - a selection of Jamaican vinyl LPs we've never had in the store before! We've also got a new batch of Roots Reggae titles (not yet available on the regular site) in the CD Sale, and a huge selection of clearance 45s. You can only find out about the Secret Sales by signing up for the Stubborn Records e-mail list at http://www.versioncity.com/lists
Black Light Art Party @ The Calcasieu Gallery, July 4th
The Calcasieu Gallery, a newly opened art space located on Broadway in Downtown San Antonio will have its grand opening art extravaganza July 4th, 2009. The Calcasieu Gallery will hold the exhibit in time for the holiday weekend and will commemorate Contemporary Art Month in San Antonio. The Calcasieu Apartments, under new management, will open the space beneath the apartments for this one night spectacular. New work from artists Ernest Vidal, Gil Casares & Michael Casares will be on display. The event will be a black light exhibit and the third year for the Black Light Art Party, a moniker birthed at the late, great Ruta Maya Riverwalk. This year’s exhibit will follow themes of the Fourth of July holiday as well experimental, abstract, 3-D & contemporary art. Live music by local bands The Musikbox, Sachsen Apocalypse & more! The event begins at 7 PM & is free. (byob). DJ FELL spins! The lights go on when the sun goes down! Be there!
Hey guys, come out and support Massive Rocket Radio, San Antonio's own online "radio station." We are proud to be able to promote for ANY event that local San Antonio musicians are taking part in, CD/Album Releases/Comeback shows/ Premiere performances/ National Tours/ Festivals, and much more. We have playlists compiled on the site that showcase SOME of the best music San Antonio has to offer, if you have any suggestions, hit us up on the comment board. Thanks- Frank Ayala
You're invited! Come have a beer with us!
TONITE, Tuesday, June 9th @ Rock Bottom w/The Aggrolites! 9pm! (www.myspace.com/theaggrolites)
and
TOMORROW, Wednesday, June 10th @ Jack's Patio Bar w/The Supervillains! 10pm! (www.myspace.com/therealsupervillains)
We're celebrating the release of our new album "Pose & Posture" Go here to see a review:
http://amusicfan.blogspot.com
"These guys have the chops to hang with the heavy hitters in US ska scene but also have a fresh and accessible enough sound to cross over to new listeners..."
or here:
www.phillyska.com (scroll down)
"It is something a little different, yet also familiar. In short time the album rose to become one of my favorite releases so far this year with a secure position on my playlist..."
or here: http://www.musicaloccupation.com/
"If there’s one album that stands out as different this year, it’s Channel One’s Pose & Posture..."
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