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The Memphis Morticians added a discussion to the group The Northeast Corridor
Drummer needed in NYC, Garage/Psychobilly influence
Earth transmission to human drummers. The Memphis Morticians are in need of a new fulltime drumming carbon unit. Must be into punk rock, garage and the 'billy music and be willing to listen to terrible jokes and conspiracy theories. Pay and glory are minimal. Send an email to thememphismorticians[at]gmail.comSee More
The Memphis Morticians joined kopper's groupThe Northeast Corridor
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Drew Smith replied to The Memphis Morticians's discussion DRUMMER NEEDED IN NYC, established NYC Psychobilly/Garage band in the group Bands & Musicians"No problem, I hope he contacts you guys(and that you make it back to Boston soon).
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The Memphis Morticians replied to The Memphis Morticians's discussion DRUMMER NEEDED IN NYC, established NYC Psychobilly/Garage band in the group Bands & Musicians"Awesome! Thanks man, much appreciated.
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Drew Smith replied to The Memphis Morticians's discussion DRUMMER NEEDED IN NYC, established NYC Psychobilly/Garage band in the group Bands & Musicians"Damn, and for once I regret not playing drums. I forwarded this on to a buddy of mine who's a bad-ass garage drummer in New York."
The Memphis Morticians added a discussion to the group Bands & MusiciansDRUMMER NEEDED IN NYC, established NYC Psychobilly/Garage band
Earth transmission to human drummers. The Memphis Morticians are in need of a new fulltime drumming carbon unit. Must be into punk rock, garage and the 'billy music and be willing to listen to terrible jokes and conspiracy theories. Pay and glory are minimal. Send an email to thememphismorticians[at]gmail.comSee More
Memphis Morticians, 106% garage-a-billy
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- Location:
- In a small rehersal space in Chinatown
- Relationship Status:
- It's Complicated
- Bio:
- The biggest thing in death since the bubonic plague, the Memphis Morticians are a four-piece outfit out of New York City. Established in 1999, this funeral industry group transmits a mortuary positive message to the masses via their infectious sonic vibes. Steeped in the vinyl goodness of 1950s rockabilly, 1960s garage, punk rock and psychobilly, the Memphis Morticians brew their own unique swill of Rock and Roll.
The fuzzpunk quartet is led by ray gun virtuoso Trash Only who howls and yelps over the contagious riffs of Supro guitar enthusiast Crypt-a-Fur. The group is rounded out by the creepy Von Erickson on the homemade upright bass, while Frrito Bandito keeps the time like a caveman with a Rolex.
The Morticians' garage-a-billy disease has tainted the ears of listeners up and down the east coast of the U.S. with reverberations traveling as far north as Montreal and as far west as Los Angeles. Armed with two deadly pathogens (their 2005 single Greetings From the Memphis Mortuary and 2006 full-length album Play Primitive Trashman and 13 Other Love Songs) the Morticians have landed many high profile gigs with acts such as: the Vibrators, Robert Gordon, Mad Sin, the Kings of Nuthin', Tim Polecat, the Monsters, Joe Buck Yourself, Dead Bolt, Deja Voodoo, and Nigel Lewis (of the Meteors and Tallboys fame).
Should one be afraid of encountering these creepy crypt rockers?
Well according to Rue Morgue magazine the Memphis Morticians are, "Tailor-made for dirty bars and dirty folks, it just doesn't get any sleazier, bloodier or more fun than this" or as SLUG magazine puts it, "It’s funny to me that garage rock came out of the rockabilly of the early 60s and this band from NYC has taken the best parts of both those genres and slammed them together with some punk-rock vigor." Spooky!
What's next for these rockabilly rejects?
Currently they are in the studio working on their second full-length release titled, "Bereave it or not... a second album by the Memphis Morticians" with plans to follow this up with extensive grave rocking across North America and possibly Europe.
So, if a band that's half rockabilly, half garage, and half drunk is yer cup of formaldehyde, then come out to a Morticians' gig and swig along to the sound of rubber insects.
The lineup consists of:
Trash Only - Vocals, raygun
Von Erickson - Upright Bass
Crypt-o-fur - Fuzz Gut-tar
Fritto Banditto - Drums
Releases:
Greetings from the Memphis Mortuary - 3 Song 7"
Play Primtive Trashman and 13 Other Love Songs - 14 tracks Full-length CD
1,000,000 Delinquents - 7 Song CDEP
Bereave it or not ... another album by the Memphis Morticians - Full length album, currently in production
- Website:
- http://www.memphismorticians.com
- Favorite Music/Influences (list some bands, musicians, genres, etc.):
- garage trash, rockabilly slop, rhythm and booze
- Favorite Show(s) on GaragePunk Pirate Radio:
- Sonic Nightmares
RadiOblivion
South Bay PORK Podcast
Memphis Merch-uary
"Play Primitive Trashman and 13 Other Love Songs"
14 Tracks, buy it on iTunes: 
"Greetings From The Memphis Mortuary"
Three song EP, buy it on iTunes: Support your local idiots, buy some Memphis Merch today! Visit the Morticians online at www.memphismorticians.com
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 11:34am on December 2, 2011,
kopper said… So, have you had a chance to check out the Hideout Comp Series yet?
http://garagepunk.ning.com/pages/hideout-comps
Just curious! Don't miss out on a good thing...
- At 3:49pm on February 7, 2011, kopper said…
- Will you be submitting a song for our Hideout bands comp series? Are you guys still around? Hope so!! Get in on this action. Share an original with us on our SoundCloud drop box! Thanks.
- At 1:11pm on April 23, 2010,
cody said… - thanks for the add brother, diggin the sounds
- At 11:19am on May 30, 2009,
SEB said… - Kool ! Lemme know about that, I'd gladly put on a show for you in Paris...
Really dig your sound !
- At 5:52am on May 30, 2009, SEB said…
- Any plans to come to Europe ?
- At 1:52pm on December 7, 2008, kopper said…
- At 11:06am on August 25, 2008, kopper said…
- Are there any bands from Memphis with "New York" in their name? Just curious...
- At 5:07pm on August 11, 2008,
Rumble said… - "Primitive Trashman" - great song...
- At 6:34am on August 8, 2008,
KELP said…
Hey! Welcome to the Hideout from the Left Coast.
- At 4:07am on August 8, 2008,
Gringo Starr said… - Hey there! Great to have you aboard and stay tuned.....
Gring.
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