THE VON EHRICS STOMP THEIR WAY THROUGH
THE U.S. THIS SUMMER
The band celebrates the release of their new CD TWO FOOT STOMP
“Sounding like The Replacements in their prime, mixed with the old school cow-punk of The Gun Club, [Jason] Vandygriff and his buddies show no signs of slowing down or letting up as they stake their claim to being the best punk band, cow- or otherwise, in Dallas.”
–Darryl Smyers, Dallas Observer
“These Von Ehrics maintain a Texas-sized cowboy toughness with a sound that mixes country twang with punk energy.”
-Jonathan Williams, Wrestling With Pop Culture
Whiskey slinging, Texas cowboy punks The Von Ehrics, release their new album TWO FOOT STOMP this month for Lucky Buck Records. Dispelling any myths previously associated with their wrestling family namesake who died before their time, The Von Ehrics are here to stay.
They are currently on tour in support of TWO FOOT STOMP with a new line-up which now includes original members songwriter/vocalist/guitarist Robert Jason Vandygriff and Gabe Aguilar on drums along with new bassist Paul “Santi” Vaden (Ghoultown) and new guitarist Clayton Mills (Dixie Witch, Riverboat Gamblers). The latter two musicians contributed and performed on TWO FOOT STOMP as well.
The foundation for TWO FOOT STOMP took form a little over a year ago in February. The guys set up shop in Denton, TX, writing and rehearsing almost nonstop for seven months before entering The Echo Lab with Dave Willingham (Polyphonic Spree, Earl Harvin Trio) in September.
The result is a dozen songs structured in traditional gospel and country with super-up-tempo mould-like melodies and soulful vocals. The commitment to simple but detailed arrangements creates what front man Robert Jason Vandygriff describes as "well-thought out, authentic and true to what people expect at our live shows."
Time is another character and a central theme of the album as well. Unlike whiskey, it is the one thing that has truly been a rare commodity for The Von Ehrics since forming in 2000. TWO FOOT STOMP is the only album where the band took time off from their relentless tour schedule to go into the studio and record. It’s this strong work ethic and persistent touring schedule that has built the band a solid following throughout the U.S. Over the past decade, The Von Ehrics have shared bills with a litany of other musicians including, The Riverboat Gamblers, Reverend Horton Heat, Mudhoney, Billy Joe Shaver, GBH, Supersuckers, Dale Watson and Old 97’s, among many others.
Visit www.vonehrics.com for ongoing updates and additional tour dates or check into their Facebook Twitter pages.
05/12 Baltimore, MD 8x10
05/13 Dunellen, NJ Roxy and Dukes
05/14 NYC Arlene’s Grocery
06/08 Denver, CO Three Kings
06/09 Provo, UT The Death Star
06/10 Boise, ID Red Room
06/11 Seattle, WA Slim’s Last Chance
06/13 Portland, OR Music Millenium In-Store Performance
06/14 Portland, OR Tiger Bar
06/16 San Francisco, CA Grant and Green
06/17 Los Angeles, CA Bordello
06/18 San Diego, CA Shakedown Bar
06/19 Fullerton, CA Slide Bar
06/20 Tuscon, AZ The Hut
07/01 Charlotte, NC The Milestone
07/02 Winston-Salem, NC Heavy Rebel Weekender/The Millenium Center
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