The Remains were the undisputed highlight of The Ponderosa Stomp , THE YEAR THEY PLAYED (2009?) . My only criticism is , that they have so many great originals , why bother with covers at all ? But , I know how it is , a lot of bands don't have time to work out their entire back catalogue....They only did maybe 3 covers , but , still....Definitely way the hell up there on my list !
 
go.gorostiza said:

The Monks, definitely! Not just the best reformed live act I've seen, but one of the best shows I've seen in my entire life.
After that are The Remains.
Oh, and July were pretty pretty decent this last summer. The evoked quite well the atmosphere of THE album, what is not an easy task.

? and The Mysterians never fail ! Last time I saw them was the best one , yet. I have'nt seen The Sonics , but , I have the live 10" and have seen enough evidence on You Tube to know they've still got it.....Could have happened 25 years ago , but , everything happens for a reason.....I DOUBT THAT VERY MANY PEOPLE THOUGHT  IT WOULD EVER HAPPEN. I only read , yesterday , that Gerry Roslie had a heart transplant several years go , so , if that's true ,  be glad he's here , with us , now . The Alarm Clocks KILL , I've only seen them once , but , was blown away at how great they were.
 
Rockin Rod Strychnine said:

I have to say that the Sonics have pretty much been a blast at least live.  ? and the Mysterians were really good too in my opinion. For lesser known bands, album wise, the Alarm Clocks sound real good.  I saw a youtube with the Knight Riders of "I" fame that was real decent.  But I haven't really been privy to a lot else going on so I really can't give an opinion. But I've liked what I have heard or seen of these groups.

Yes , sadly , Dave Day , who was a sweetheart of a guy , a loveable big kid and the greatest Banjo player in Rock 'n'Roll , passed away a few years ago , as did Drummer , Roger Johnstone (sic) , before him...So , there is no more monks , but , we're lucky we got to see them , because , I agree , they were great. Nitpickers don't see it so , and , I'd say fuck 'em , but , they're entitled to their take on it....... Gary Burger still owns his home studio in Bemidji , Minnesota , but , Eddie Shaw seems to be more busy with his writing , and Larry went AWOL again. I saw Gary do a solo gig , backed by The Goblins , a few years back . It was great . Who can say?
 
luscevious drummer said:

i would recommend the sonics, the monks (if they are still around, i think the banjo player passed away)the standells, ? & the mysterians i 've seen them live and they are great!

Hey Kopper! Kewl AS -- Thank you! And of course, you will be the first to know :-) Mel

I don't mind. If you need a word, then GO. Do it. You already have the site to use to network and get the word out, so good luck and keep us posted!

melissa scott said:

We've got plenty o' bands right here on the Hideout to get at least an entire day/night of bands to play here in the Southern Hemisphere. The Hideout Goes Down Under. :-) A satellite event to be sure. And a good network of radio stations to spread the word...

Just saying... give us the word and we'll get crackin'...

We've got plenty o' bands right here on the Hideout to get at least an entire day/night of bands to play here in the Southern Hemisphere. The Hideout Goes Down Under. :-) A satellite event to be sure. And a good network of radio stations to spread the word...

Just saying... give us the word and we'll get crackin'...

The same thing has been said about the New York Dolls.

Chris Henniker said:

Many glam acts cribbed riffs from earlier garage bands. Think how "Jean Genie" and The Sweet's "Blockbuster" were plagiarised from the Shadows of Knight's "Oh Yeah".

Many glam acts cribbed riffs from earlier garage bands. Think how "Jean Genie" and The Sweet's "Blockbuster" were plagiarised from the Shadows of Knight's "Oh Yeah".

I would just like to say that Prima Donna put on a kickass show in Cleveland on Tuesday night:)

Alright, for super current I have to throw Ty Segall into the mix.  Either his self-titled or his collaboration with Mikal Cronin Reverse Shark Attack.  Maybe not "best of all-time" but I think we've pretty much moved away from that exclusive here and those albums play constantly for me.  Also, seconds or thirds or whatever on The Cramps.

That is a Classic album for sure....my first exposure to The Nomads and this one blew me away as they were way ahead (maybe 5 years....) of so many others at the time!!!

Dead Boy said:

It's a perfect garage album to me.

It's a perfect garage album to me.

Anyone yet mention the best Aussie punks ever, yet?

The Missing Links - Missing Links.  How more punk can you get than 5 minutes of backwardness in thee outback that is actually listenable - "H'tuom Tuhs", first time I heard it I was convinced it was some digereedoodee Aboriginal on dream time lsd.  Like a boomerangoo I keep coming back.  Feedback, stupidness and bongoes... love it.

Honourable mention to

The Pretty Things - Get The Picture

Too many songs by the Ramones and the early Beatles to even name:)

The Dickies - "Give It Back"

http://youtu.be/mGG0GLBCezg

"The Human Mertzes" , Plan 9 . 13 seconds.

"Bumble Bee Zombie" , "Please Don't Kill My Baby" , Roky Erickson...I THINK they're under two minutes.

"Sun Arise" (Rolf Harris cover) , Alice Cooper Group.

"River Ran Dry" Rev. Horton Heat. They had to add a verse , 20 plus years later , to make the studio version 2 minutes or longer.

 I picked one up when I was in San Fracisco. Still have it , it's great. Thank you for saying such nice things about Roctober.       John.

Resembles R.K. Sloane....Probably someone who likes him a lot , anyway.

kopper said:

That cover kicks ass. Whose artwork is that?

Ace stuff!!!

PORK #6 Just came out last week. Interviews with King Khan on mostly occult subjects, Guantanamo Baywatch, the No Tomorrow Boys, Ralph Bakshi, Stanley Mouse, Shawn Dickinson, Arbito & Snaggs & lots more! Comics by me, Avi Spivak, Ben Lyon, Bobby Madness & the Slow Poisoner.

The Mummies - Never Been Caught

But I would hope you already have it.

- Lester the Fink

what's happening in Southern California? a whole lot that's what.

somebody already mentioned FIDLAR, which is gnarly. they kill it live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=hKBqJHXy7Tg

Pangea:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a55pNbciXj8

The Growlers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgQfGZO37OI

TRMRS (pronounced tremors)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AoMIkZmMJI

Allah-Las

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwYMhfMORw8

The Abigails

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFC3smv2u-4

Japanese Motors (broken up now :( )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Swp34eg8Izs

Tomorrows Tulips (singer from previous band's new band)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0jEzYNf7uw

and Dirt Dress

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB67OzDOETQ

i'm more from Orange County than LA so these bands relfect that. Quite a scene brewing here thanks to these guys

http://www.burgerrecords.org/

Yeah, I think it's a pretty good intro for those who weren't around in the 90s. Eric's an enthusiastic writer, as well as a super frontman.

There's an interview w/ him in One-Chord e-zine here on the Hideout.

Lots of great recommendations here. So I thought I would add one more. 

We were using United for a long time but recently switched everything over to Morohius Records http://www.morphius.com/ . They are located in Baltimore MD and have been really great to work with. 

They are a one stop shop. Covers, vinyl, and CDs. We have had two records done with them, HOLLYWOOD - Stunts and Cheap Freaks - Bury Them All. The quality of the records is amazing. Blows United out of the water. The Cheap Freaks records feel like they are 180 gram and we just went with the standard. They will also place any record you press with them in all the online stores at no extra cost, which is nice. 

Anyway worth checking out. 

That's sad...some are going like flies:(