Author Archives: RankandRevue

Rock and Roll and the CIA…by Jesse Sundvall

Posted on August 9, 2014 by RankandRevue

-VS- Jimi Hendrix was killed for his backing of the Black Panther party.Brian Jones was drowned by three unidentified “workmen” for being … Continue reading →

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In Loving Memory of Tommy Ramone, January 29, 1949 – July 11, 2014

Posted on August 9, 2014 by RankandRevue

The last living member of my generation’s version of The Beatles passed away from Cancer on July 11, 2014. It hurts to think that there are no more “original” Ramones left out there. There are people left who still use … Continue reading →

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Davy Jones, The Colorful Troubadour of Austin

Posted on August 9, 2014 by RankandRevue

The Hardest Working Man in Show Bizness, a title attributed to several long time Austin musicians. Where as Davy Jones is referred to, it fits. He has been in Austin Bands since the late 70’s including but not limited to, … Continue reading →

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BLS/Wovenwar/Kyng

Posted on August 9, 2014 by RankandRevue

Black Label Society recently played Emo’s in Austin, TX on their U.S. tour with Wovenwar and Kyng. I’m a huge fan of BLS, the lovechild of Ozzy’s former guitar player, Zakk Wylde, also known as the motherfuckin’ MAN and the … Continue reading →

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KITTEN: Taste the Sugar in the Dark — by Nicolette Mallow

Posted on August 9, 2014 by RankandRevue

KITTEN: Taste the Sugar in the Dark Attending Stubb’s to see Kitten play was one of the highlights of my summer. Wearing a long-sleeve blouse, a black leather mini skirt and stockings that cut off at the ankles – Chloe … Continue reading →

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Supersuckers w/ Nashville Pussy – The Belmont… by Jerry Milton

Posted on August 9, 2014 by RankandRevue

Recently ACL Live took over booking W. 6th venue The Belmont so I thought a good idea to check it out for the Supersuckers return to Austin. Last time I actually saw a show there…..hmmmm, like 2004, haha. It was … Continue reading →

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Pentagram / The Sword July 4th SMACKDOWN – The Mohawk…by Jerry Milton

Posted on August 9, 2014 by RankandRevue

A mini festival of sorts thrown by American Icon Records took place over the July 4th weekend at my favorite venue, The Mohawk. The owner of A.I.R is a regular entrepreneur, as apparently most the income for the company … Continue reading →

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Witch Mountain Interview

Posted on August 9, 2014 by RankandRevue

http://witchmountain.bandcamp.com/ Members: Uta Plotkin (Vocals) Rob Wrong (Guitar) Nathan Carson (Percussion) Charles Dingus (Bass) X: How would you say your sound has evolved on this new album, Mobile of Angels? Nathan Carson (drummer/manager): It’s our fourth album, and our third with … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Joe Nolte from The Last…by Wendy WWAD

Posted on August 9, 2014 by RankandRevue

AN INTERVIEW WITH JOE NOLTE (vocals / guitar) FROM THE LAST WW: You guys originally formed in 1976. Can you give a brief description of how that came about? THE LAST: No… Sorry – couldn’t resist! Truthfully, “brief” is a … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Gary Floyd from the Dicks…Wendy WWAD

Posted on August 9, 2014 by RankandRevue

AN INTERVIEW WITH GARY FLOYD FROM THE DICKS WW: The original Dicks lineup consisted of you, Buxf Parrott, Pat Deason and Glen Taylor. How did you guys originally meet / hook up with each other and decide to form a … Continue reading →

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