Artist description Revved up Rockabilly Mayhem out of Rochester, NY

Music Style Rockabilly

Musical Influences Elvis, Gene Vincent, Reverend Horton Heat, The Clash

Similar Artists Belmont Playboys, Hillbilly Hellcats

Artist History Formed in 1998 in Rochester, NY

Group Members James Via, Chris Thomas, Fran Denardo, "big" Mike Woolaver

Instruments Guitar Drums Upright Bass

Albums Krypton 88

Press Reviews CITY NEWSPAPER - ROCHESTER, N.Y. By Frank DeBlase - It seems lately that most rockabilly bands can't make up their mind. They either go country, go punk, or wuss out and play pop. It's hard core nuts like Rochester's Krypton 88 who keep rockabilly greasy, alive, and kickin'. For the past two and a half years, Krypton 88 has essentially been the only real rockabilly band on the local scene. Formed out of mutual appreciation for all things hot-rod, Guinness, and female, bassist "big" Mike Woolaver and singer guitarist Jim Via formed Krypton 88 to serve as the tear-it-up soundtrack for wild nights the town. Drummer Ernie Orlando has been on the scene for about a hundred years now, beatin' the drums and breakin' hearts, and Chris Thomas, Guitarist extrodinaire, keeps things sweet and twangy with his effortless playing style. FREETIME MAGAZINE - ROCHESTER, N.Y. By Michelle Picardo - Moving and shaking in the rockabilly tradition, our area's own hip cats, Krypton 88 show how it's done on their recent self-titled release. The foursome's rootsy approach to these originals and covers is full-throttle, played with energy to burn. Krypton 88's sound both appreciates the past, while embracing the modern. Check out their cool versions of "Rip It Up" and "Train Kept A Rollin"...

Location Rochester, New York - USA

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