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    About Rockabilly

    Probably one of the earliest styles when it comes to rock and roll music is the rockabilly. This is a music that was started in the United States, specifically in the South and this dates back in the early part of the 1950s. Being a genre, it is noted for its blending of the sound of the Western styles of music which includes rhythm and blues and that of a country. The combination then leads to what is now considered as the classic sound of rock and roll. There are some people that have even described this to be a combination of rock and roll as well as bluegrass.

    It should be noted that the term is actually considered to be a portmanteau of the term hillbilly and rock from the operative word is rock and roll. Hillbilly is often used as a reference to the term country music. This is because it used it be called as hillbilly music around the years the 1940s to the 1950s. Hillbilly music can be seen to have contributed considerably to the style that the rockabilly sound has then become more known for. There are a ton of other important influences to the genre too. Of instance, there are the boogie Woogie, the swing, the electric blues, as well as the jump blues.

    There are a lot of defining features that make the rockabilly sound quite unique. For instance, there are the strong rhythms that the music is associated with. There are the vocal twangs too. In addition, there is also the common use of the effect of tape echoes. Over time, the music has become more diluted due to the introduction of more progressive additions of various vocal harmonies as well as other various instruments.

    People who have followed the American music scene will find that there are a ton of names that can be associated with the genre. For instance Bill Haley, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, as well as Bob Luman to name a few. To should be noted though the that the success and the influence of this music style ass seen a decline around the 1960s. But the genre actually had a major revival in its interest in the 70s and the 80s. It is also worth noting that the genre has successfully endured even in present times. Oftentimes, this endurance is noted within a subculture. In fact, rockabilly has actually left a legacy. As a result of its inception, it has since spawned numerous sub-styles and it has even influenced other genres such as punk rock.

    Country music and blues have always had a close relationship. This is even from the earliest recordings back in the year 1920. Two new sounds actually cropped up in the 1930s to the 1940s. There is the Western Swing of which leading proponents were the Texas Playboys and Bob Wills. This is a sound that combined big band jazz as well as steel guitar along with horn sections. His recording from the middle part of the 1940s until the earlier part of the 1950s actually includes jazz choruses as well as rhythms of two-beat jazz, along with guitar work that has actually preceded the earlier recordings of the rockabilly tune.

    There even came a time too when there was a nationwide boogie craze hat was launched that started around 1938. A number of artists ended up recording Hillbilly Boogie. These are songs that consist of vocals that are considered as hillbilly ones along with a boogie bass line for the instrumentation. The, there were a number of artists that actually helped shape the influences of the rockabilly music. This is a sound that has incorporated some electric blues, jump blues, as well as a number of boogie and swing influences.

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    A Beginner’s Guide To Vaping

    When you are trying to switch from traditional cigarettes to electronic cigarettes, you might be curious about the ingredients. Vaping can be confusing for beginners, hence determining the flavor and nicotine content can be pretty tough. To know about the vape juice in detail, you can click here for more info.

    What are the ingredients of e-liquid?

    The e-liquid usually consists of four main ingredients, VG (vegetable glycerine), PG (propylene glycol), nicotine and flavors. The base is usually prepared of VG or PG. The flavor and nicotine are contained in the base of the vape. These actually contribute to the cloudy smoke formed due to vapor. The base is non-toxic and organic. As per the reports of FDA, these ingredients are safe to use.

    The difference in PG and VG e-liquid

    Both VG and PG are extensively used to make up the base of the liquid. But, it can be said that PG is more popular than VG.

    PG E-juice

    Thin consistency – As compared to the VG e-juice, PG is very much thin. This is due to the runny consistency of the propylene glycol. This liquid can easily get soaked in the wick, cotton ball and polyfills. They can be used in the wick tanks.
    No impact on flavor – Since it is odorless in nature, it does not have any significant impact on the flavor of the e-juice.
    Less gunk – Gunk is sure to get build on the heating element of your vaporizer when heavy density e-liquid such as vegetable glycerine is used. Nonetheless, the PG e-juice has low density, which prevents the gunk from building up.
    Throat hit – PG is a strong humectant. This usually tends to dry up the mouth and throat because of continuous usage. Not only this, it also builds up a strong hit on the throat in the same manner as that of tobacco cigarettes.
    Allergy risk– Although it can be beneficial, propylene glycol can lead to allergy in some cases. These symptoms of allergy usually range from minor to serious. If you notice any of the symptoms, it is recommended to stop the usage.

    VG E-liquid

    Thick – VG can help to produce thick dense clouds in comparison to PG. The absorption rate is very much slow for VG.
    Sweet -VG has a sweet flavor, unlike PG. This has an impact over the flavor since it sweetens it.
    Gunk – Compared to PG, VG is thick and leads to forming of gunk around the vaporizers. As a result, it requires frequent cleaning.
    Throat hit– VG doesn’t dry up the mouth as that of PG. As a result, the throat hit is not much strong.
    Allergy risk – Usage of VG can build up phlegm. Compared to PG, VG does not have any significant side-effects.

    Opting for a VG or PG e-liquid completely depends on your preference. While some want a strong throat hit and dense cloud rings while some are comfortable with the light ones.

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    How to Hire a Live Band
    If you ever have a special event coming up, you will find that the presence of a live band is going to be a good idea. You will find that there is a lot of entertainment value that one can get out of getting such a bad to grace your event. All you have to do is make sure that you are going to end up with a good group that can truly meet all your expectations.

    You will find that there are hundreds of live bands that you can probably find in the local scene but that does not mean that any of them will be right for the job. You will need to create a list where you get to shortlist your options to just a few names so you will have an easier time determining who among these groups can offer you the best entrainment value of the performance that they are going to put up.

    Of course, you should not just limit yourself to the names that are found in your local scene. While it is always more ideal to go for a local band, if you find that there is none in your locality that can really meet your needs then you can always try to check out what the other nearby towns and cities have to offer. The key is to make sure that you have the right bands will truly make the event as special as you hoped it would be.

    If you can, always opt to use they perform live before you will decide to hire their services. There is always something reassuring over the fact that you get to see them face to face first and see them perform their pieces before you decide whether they would make a fine choice or not. This means that you will have an easier time determining whether the kinds of music that they play are exactly the kinds of track and performances that you want to see featured at your event.

    Look for those that are able to customize the pieces that they will play in accordance to the theme of the event that you want them to lay at. The best bands will always be able to indulge the specifications and the requirements of the people hiring them. They know how important it is that they get the needs of their customers taken into consideration.

    Make sure to check on the cost involved when hiring the band too. You may have set your own budget as far as the costs of their services go and you need to see to it that you stick to numbers that you can readily afford. Of course, this does not mean that you should just stick to those that will charge the cheapest see to it though that you will actually go for this that will have right for a performance that you know is going to be worth it.

    Make sure to get everything into writing. You need to be sure that tee is providers that will really keep their word pertaining to everything about the show that they will put u for you, ensuring that you get all of the details on a contract is crucial.

    Third Album

    The Heavy Trash band has decided to dish out their third record offering. It was the only year ago that they have released their much awaited second album and now, they have decided to get Midnight Soul Serenade Out. This is their third album is all about making sure that the get to deliver nothing short of the good old rockabilly sound that they have since established when they have decided to put a record on the market.

    It is a good thing though that the duo is still able to deliver the rock and roll that they have been known for. They are able to successfully established some hillbilly and rockabilly sound that the very first two albums that they have successfully established since their inception in 2005.

    The duo really did hit it in stride when the decided to release their first album. Their debut has been hitting all the right notes and they have not stopped short ever since. The second released that they have come up with is nothing short of impressive and this third is exactly how they were expected to deliver- fun and pure and simple and exhilarating as any rockabilly album should be.

    They have decided to continue all the good things that they have been doing for the first two albums that they have established and this is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that listeners are getting, even more, treats when it comes to the kinds of rockabilly sounds that have since been making the duo an oasis in the forest made up of ditzy empty-headed pop sounds. If you are looking for a sound that is going to be loose as they would for rocker tunes and as spooky as the rockabilly ballad tunes are supposed to be, then this is one album that s going to take you for a ride.

    Listeners will be delighted over the fact that Verta-Ray and Spencer are able to conjure some really interesting unhinged noises from their guitars. However, in so doing, they have also remained properly bounded within the songs that they have produced. Bet thing of them all though is the fact that Spencer gas actually embraced fully the role of being that rockabilly crooner, greasy hair and all, along with the unrestrained fervor and joy that the role pertains.

    If you are a fan of the Lavern Baker, then the cover that the duo made for Bumble Bee will certainly bring about smiles. If you are hoping to hear some ode to Lux Interior, then you will find that the unhinged howls that he is making on Bedevilment are certainly going to be a pure source of entertainment.

    The best thing about the entire record is how much of a flat-out blast it is. The duo is certainly raising a ruckus while blasting some swamp blues and punk blues that are quite noisy. There is cornpone balladry to and there is also jazz poetry of the nocturnal kind. They even laid down the song that could easily have become a chart topper if it was released back in 1959. If you are looking for a good rock and roll album, you need not look very far.

    Second Album

     

    If there is one thing that the first album that the band has dished showed, it is that Jon Spencer and Matt Verta-Ray were actually very natural when it comes to getting that rockabilly and honky tonk served to their listener with such a modern kick. The band is made up of Jon Spencer formerly of the Blues Explosion fame and Matt Verta-Ray of the Speedball Baby.

    The duo can be seen laying down some really hot rockabilly tunes along with some twists of honky tonk that are really more than just fitting for the modern times. If there is something that this second album has actually achieved of these two accomplished musicians, it would be the fact that it has further solidified their sound. It has done so quite convincingly too. There is also the fact that the new album has even helped immensely when it comes to getting their sound expanded. The new offering has touch rockers that will really get the grittier fans jiving and bobbing their heads off. There are a ton of dance floor fillers that will never really disappoint as far as getting those hips shaking goes. There are lonesome ballads for the incurable romantic as well.

    Many have noted that the lonesome ballad for this album, Crying Tramp, is actually a near match of the enterprise that the previous album has offered, Under to Waves. Many will really love that this second offering is certainly on par with what they have to offer concerning the first record.

    It should be noted that this second album a recorded with some help from accomplished rockers and influences in the field too. Roots rockers hailing from Canada, The Sadies, helped when it comes to the recording of the new album. The Heavy Trash also had some very much needed help from among the finest of the rock and roll bands of Denmark, namely Powersolo and Tremolo Beet Gut.

    The album has been recorded in a number of locations too. Among the most notable include the Toe rag studio if Liam Watson. It should be noted that Going Way Out is not really messing how the formula that the duo has become known for that much. What it does instead is to make the most out of the formula that they have tried out for the first- which worked extremely well for them.

    It should be noted though that Spencer is still crooning wildly in this second serving that they are offering. He is still heard muttering some hilarious aside. If anything, he has remained to behave like a guy with some lampshade stuck in his head.

    Verta-Ray is responsible for providing that swampy atmosphere that meshes all throughout the album. The other musicians that have decided to take part in its production are able to give jut about the right amount of support that is needed without coming across as overwhelming or drowning to the stars or to the songs that are being played. If you are looking for a real barn rattler, this is one album that is not going to disappoint you in the process.

    First Album

    Heavy Trash, the band, is a collaboration between musicians Jon Spencer and Matt Verta-Ray. It should be noted that these are both accomplished musicians in their own rights. In fact, their day job consists of being purveyors of the punk blues as is manifested in the Blues Explosion and in Speedball Baby.

    This is the reason why most of the people that were eagerly awaiting the output of their collaboration were actual expecting hat the result would be the same sound, infused with the punk blues that they have since been known for. Needless to say, everybody was actually treated with such a huge jolt of surprise to find that the output that the two were able to come up with was anything but.

    Of course, this is not to say that what came out of the collaboration is a sound that s nothing like the at all. in fact, one can clearly see the touches of what Spencer has since been known for. This is still that very recognizable yelping vocal that Spencer has always been known for. There is also the treat of being able to enjoy some exciting and quite stripped down the song that is all produced to be quite hooky even at the very first listen. In fact, the tracks that the album dishes out really do pack a punch- a fairy strong one as well.

    Still, one should take note that the main difference of this album from the usual works that these town musicians are often associated with is the fact that they are actually going for a sound that belongs to the rockabilly idea. More specifically, they are trying to come up with the sound that used to be associated with the early rock side of American music- something that a lot of the listening public seems to only perceive a something that has long since gone past.

    For those that want to get a glimpse of tracks that have his real impressive duck-tailed dust, The Loveless easily comes to mind. If you are into some crazed handclapping along with some hip shaking sounds topped with a shouted chorus, they are the Justine Alright and The Hump served on a platter for you.

    Of course, there are also some tracks that are served up to get some of the excitement scaled back as well. For instance, there is the country ballad Fix These Blues complete with a pedal steel. If you are looking for a doo-whopping sound complete with a lament and a spoken interlude, Take My Hand can be easily your cup of tea.

    Spencer truly is at the top of his game all throughout the record. He can be heard roping some very hilarious asides, whooping and hiccupping too, and then crooning and then howling the next moment- something that people might attribute to an unholy blend of Lux Interior, Elvis, as well as some Gene Vincent, peppered somewhere. Along with Verta-Ray, both musicians have created the rich, warm, and live songs along with the layering of the electric and acoustic guitars and percussions, add to the mix the back vocals of Christina Campenella and you are sure that you have a keeper right here.

    Biography

    When two brilliant musicians meet, there is no doubt that an excellent group is going to be born out of it. Such is the case with Heavy Trash. The brainchild of Jon Spencer and Matt Verta-Ray, this is proof that when two musicians decided to collaborate, the outcome is one excellent band at products a sound that is not entirely unique in this sea of pop songs and hits, but one that truly pays ode the songs that have paved the way to the manner in which music has revolutionized and evolved over the years.

    The two musicians have decided to explore the roots of music and combine punk rock, not the sounds that they produce. It was back in 1985 when Spencer first attracted many adventurous music fans’ attention. This due to the primitive guitar works that he so prominently displays in the songs that he has produced along with the raw vocals that accompany his songs back when he used to be a part of the band Pussy Galore. Add to that the frantic merchant of noise that goes into the songs that he has produced.

    The band, however, split back in 1990. This led him to join forces with drummer Russell Simins and guitarist Judah Bauer. Together, they decided to for the Blues Explosion. The band is known for melding together accents of R&B along with feral blues. The sound they produced was one with a wailing fractured post-punk explosion, which is quite potent nonetheless. This has ended the band to become one of the most controversial and most acclaimed groups in the 90s era.

    However, despite the solid following that the Blues Explosion has been enjoying, Spencer has always been one of those people that want to find new frontiers when it comes to the music that he plays. This means that during downtime, he can be seen playing with musicians such as the Boss Hog, R.L. Burnside, Gibson Brothers, as well as Spencer Dickinson.

    It was in 2005 when Spencer began writing as well as recording material with his now bad mate for Heavy Trash, Matt Verta-Ray. Verta-Ray has played bass with the very much acclaimed Madder Roe for their first two albums.

    The tow has decided it get their collaboration named Heavy Trash. It was later that year that they were able to release their very first album. It was titled simply as Heavy Trash. This is an album that eased back on the blues- a very prominent element in the earlier work that they used to do. What the album opted for instead is getting to the forefront a more honky tonk and rockabilly flavor.

    This album was co-produced an engineered by Verta-Ray in his very own NY Hed recording studio. Two years later, in 2007, the group decided to dish out their second album. It was titled Going Way Out with the Heavy Trash. A year later, they released another record. Midnight Soul Serenade as released in 2009 and it became their last album for a while. A short collection of increased songs and outtakes called Noir! was released in 2015 by Bronze Rat.

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