Christian D and the Hangovers
"From the Rawk music collective of Toronto's psychobilly nightlife comes a full-force, cow-punk movement known as Christian D & the Hangovers. The Hangovers kick their own brand of artfully crafted rockabilly into full overdrive when they hit the stage or studio, beating up every eardrum and instrument in their path. Drinking meets death (as they often do) and hillbilly meets downtown in a sonic party where lyrical loose women are the cheerleaders. You'll boogie, you'll laugh, you'll fear, and if you’re lucky, you won't remember a thing the next day!"
It's high octane, beer drinkin', fast livin' rock'n' roll with enough rockabilly slapping and punk rock rebellion to keep the house jumping.
The new CD "Shake it or Leave it" is 12 tracks of pure rocking fun. From the straight up driving of Vampire Rocker to the country tinged Child of the East Coast, from the 50's inspired Baby Jane to the gothic murder ballad Mr. Handsome, the Hangovers proudly display their influences all over this disc. There's a Cramps cover, Cornfed Dames thrown in to pay respects to the last true king of rock and roll.
FOR BOOKINGS: contact Christian @ realgone.christian(insert "at" symbol)gmail.com
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
This is a new project so I'm trying to get it out there as much as I can in the Toronto area for now- tomorrow the world...
being on stage is damn near my favourite thing in the world.
Your musical influences
All the Sun Records guys, especially Elvis with the Blue Moon Boys. Johnny Cash,
Jerry Lee Lewis, etc.
The Cramps and the Clash were also huge influences, as well as Nick Cave- he's an amazing lyricist.
What equipment do you use?
Simon and Patrick acoustic guitars, Dearmond T-400 electric, Fender Blues Deluxe amp and the Shure 55 microphone- it just such a classic.
