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| Posted by: whiskeychick |
5/12/2007 8:16 AM |
Sometimes what you see is not what you get... and it's a damned good thing! I stumbled accross the band Rusty Gun Revival a while back and saw that their leading photo was the typical 3 piece ensemble with the stand-up bass and so I just moseyed right along. Now let me tell you that out here in the southwest you've got a new band every week who runs out and finds a stand-up-bassist, slaps a name on their group like "Big Jane and the Armadillo Bandits" or something equally cliche and proceeds with a predictable cheap knockoff of some really great (but over-copied) rockabilly pioneers. Next thing you know the same 20 pompadored and betty-banged fanatics are flocking to their shows and drownin themselves in enough PBR to make em sound like a well-oiled machine.
And then on this fine saturday mornin' in a fit of early 
morning insomnia I meandered accross their profile on MySpace and let the music player load. And what I heard was something good... a voice like a very young Willie Nelson, and a smooth blend between the guitar, bass and drums. Songs like "Smoke" and "No More Blues" are mellow and heartfelt ballad, While "The Girl Is Hot" and "Set It Up Go" a reminiscent of old sock hop bands with an extra kick. One thing's for certain: You won't find your standard bum bum bum bum bassline driven rockabilly with these guys... Instead you'll find real music!
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Re: The Rusty Gun Revival |
By Red on
5/12/2007 11:29 PM |
| Cheers to that! |
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Re: The Rusty Gun Revival |
By Rick Evans on
5/14/2007 6:59 AM |
You think their music sounds great on MySpace? Check’em out live! Not only do these guys play fantastic rockabilly music, Rusty Gun Revival’s stage presence and showmanship is absolutely incredible. The tremendous quality and sound they create makes your feet to shuffle to the groove, and causes the most conservative audiences to hoop and holler. Rusty Gun Revival leaves you wanting more at the end of every show. If, by chance, they’re in your area, go out and see the show. Otherwise, pick up the CD when you can. I’m positive you will not be disappointed.
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By Steve Hergenrother on
5/14/2007 6:06 PM |
They're great, and I have the added blessing of being a family friend of
Tom Hipps, their awesome drummer or the Rev. T as they say. Slim and Red are great guys too. And the best thing is that I've been to some of their shows and never tire of their jammin' and strummin' and beating the drum. Keep up the good work guys |
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By Johnny on
5/14/2007 6:07 PM |
| Rusty Gun Revival blends honkytonk vibe, bluegrass drive, blues passion, and punk sneer in a way that most so-called hillbilly bands can't even fathom. This is not a loose collection of urbanite wannabee's... these musicians hail from the farms, timber stands, and tapped-out bituminous coal fields of Clearfield County, in central Pennsylvania. I have had the extreme fortune to share both stage and studio with Rusty Gun Revival, and I can assure you, in a place where hillbilly roots music is experiencing an amazing wave of popularity and influence, these guys are at the top. Get the CD. Go to the shows. Be a part of it. I'm sure you'll agree, the superlatives aren't empty praise... like the band itself, the hype is real.--->JMS |
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Re: The Rusty Gun Revival |
By Cara on
5/14/2007 6:07 PM |
These Guys are amazing! Their shows are so upbeat and entertaining you will find yourself dancing like a fool...with or without the help of alcohol! Their songs tell stories that anyone and everyone can relate to and even if you don't care for "Country" or "Rockabilly" Music you will like these guys. Their appeal is too great.
Check out www.myspace.com/rustygunrevival for a complete list of all upcoming performances or to request them in your area. These guys are traveling all over these days. If you can't make it to a performance I highly recommend getting both their CD's. Their first CD is under "Blind Johnny Death" and it just as good as their current CD. Both are great for relaxing to some good music! |
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By Linda Nearing on
5/14/2007 6:58 PM |
| i am totally hooked on the RGR sound. So much in fact that I am in the process of starting a fan club. I never get tired of hearing them and try to catch their shows as often as I'm able. I can't help myself, when they're performing, I find myself grinning like a fool. Not only is their music genuine, Marc, Ed and Tom are genuine. If you've never heard them perform live, you've missed out. Catch a show if you can. Caution, tho'--YOU WILL BE HOOKED!! |
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Re: The Rusty Gun Revival |
By Jake on
5/16/2007 6:29 PM |
| the rusty gun is the best small venue band i have ever seen* their music is real... real good! it will make you want to get out your daddy's shoes and dance all night long. Last call is always too soon when these guys are in your town. |
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Re: The Rusty Gun Revival |
By Clayton on
5/18/2007 5:19 PM |
| I don't know that they dance a cajun rhythm, but when they do they're thing its more like a big block chevy powered willys in four wheel drive. |
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