Bastard sons of the Ramones and Tenacious D. - The Uncommon Houseflies - The Buzz http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html The Uncommon Houseflies: The Buzz Jannis' PHPRss class - http://www.jannis.to/ Sat, 19 May 2012 02:31:29 -0700 The Houseflies Did Boston! http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#37 Wanted to report that our road trip to Boston was a smashing success, all things considered. We played a set at Chorus vs. Solos: A Tribute to Charlie Chesterman, got to spend some time with Mr. Chesterman himself, met some great people, saw some cool bands, and caught up with old friends. We even ate some raw shellfish -- what could be better?


Keep your eyes peeled, because we'll be posting some video and photos from our experience very soon. We also might kidnap the Go-Go's. We'll just have to see.

]]> http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#37 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Bastard sons of the Ramones and Tenacious D. - The Uncommon Houseflies - The Buzz Posterized! http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#36 Check out and buy the poster for this weekend's Chorus vs. Solos benefit show for Charlie Chesterman. We're heading to Boston to play a set to help out. And if you buy a poster or one of the cool t-shirts or other items on CafePress? The proceeds go toward  helping Charlie with his medical bills! 

]]> http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#36 Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Bastard sons of the Ramones and Tenacious D. - The Uncommon Houseflies - The Buzz Dr. Demento Strikes Again! http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#35 Many thanks to the wonderful Dr. Demento for playing "Commando for Jesus" on his show March 17. "Commando" is, of course, a track from our new-ish EP, Wretched Radio. Here's the link to the Dr. Demento play list, if you're interested. And if you aren't interested, why the hell not? Dang.

]]> http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#35 Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Bastard sons of the Ramones and Tenacious D. - The Uncommon Houseflies - The Buzz Check Out the New Video http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#33 We posted a video for "The Jam Band Incident" over the weekend. Check it out over at our Videos page or at YouTube. If you like dancing, you'll like this vid. We promise.

]]> http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#33 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Bastard sons of the Ramones and Tenacious D. - The Uncommon Houseflies - The Buzz Podcast Interview! http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#31 Our own Kevin Gibson was interviewed recently on a local podcast by Louisville musician/producer/all-around-nice-guy Jordan Forst. Check it out now.

]]> http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#31 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Bastard sons of the Ramones and Tenacious D. - The Uncommon Houseflies - The Buzz On the Road ... http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#30 Hey everyone -- our first show with Brad went swimmingly (and really, check out the Debauchees, for whom we opened that night -- amazing young band), so on April 22 we're off to Chicago to play our first out-of-town show as part of International Pop Overthrow. Tres fun!


A couple weeks later, on May 12, we're playing in Boston as part of a CD release party for Chorus vs. Solos: A Tribute to Charlie Chesterman. We hear tell that Charlie himself will be in attendance, which makes us excited and nervous and giddy and even a tad dizzy. He is, after all, something of a music legend. Well, if you are into '80s cowpunk and the alt-country revival, he is.


After we rest up and recover, we'll schedule some more local shows. And we also may go to Detroit. More on that later. Oh yeah, and we're cooking up another CD that will include songs such as "Nothing New," "Hipster Apocalypse," "Public Display of Affection," "Hairy Ballerina" and "Mr. & Mrs. Awesome," among others. Stay tuned!

]]> http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#30 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Bastard sons of the Ramones and Tenacious D. - The Uncommon Houseflies - The Buzz Introducing ... Brad! http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#29 Hey all, just wanted to introduce you to our new drummer, Bradford Randall. Bradley recently moved here from Royal Oak, Michigan, and just happened to be looking to play rock tunes with an original band. Craigslist took care of the rest, and now Brad is the newest Housefly!


Find out more here.

]]> http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#29 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Bastard sons of the Ramones and Tenacious D. - The Uncommon Houseflies - The Buzz Charlie Chesterman Tribute http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#28 Chorus vs. Solos: A Tribute to Charlie Chesterman, is now available here. Donate whatever you feel comfortable donating, and download 24 great tracks, including one of ours! In case you don't know who Charlie is, he was the frontman for alt-country punk-rockers Scruffy the Cat before launching a solo career. Google him -- you won't be sorry. And you can get started buy purchasing this tribute album, which will help Charlie defray medical expenses related to his cancer treatments.


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]]> http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#28 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Bastard sons of the Ramones and Tenacious D. - The Uncommon Houseflies - The Buzz Leicester Bangs Review http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#27 This is kinda nice. This dude really did his homework. Dang.


Tuesday, 28 February 2012



Review: The Uncommon Houseflies



The Uncommon Houseflies - Wretched Radio (Better Days Records)
In 1986 Frank Zappa posed the question “Does Humor Belong In Music?” Considering Frank’s oeuvre included such gems as “Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow” and “Penguin In Bondage” we must conclude that his own answer was affirmative. I think it’s safe to assume that The Uncommon Houseflies are very much in agreement. Previous albums “Zombie Clowns Ate Your Sister's Kitty” and “Excrement Weather” have featured many sing-a-long family favourites including “Disgruntled Shooter (In the Nursing Home)”, “Pink Party Vomit” and “Beating Up Hippies”, and fans of those particular recordings will not be disappointed by the fare on offer here.

“Wretched Radio” is chock full of irreverent subject matter, from being dumped for a longhair (“The Jam Band Incident”) to misguided religious enthusiasm and giving up underwear for lent (“Commando for Jesus”). Originally inspired by The Ramones, they’re not averse to wrapping feisty power-pop-punk tunes around their words of wisdom, but other styles, including alt. country and rap get a look in. Needless to say, your own response to the original question will help make your mind up whether this is a band you want to hear. If you’re partial to a bit of comedy then jump right in. I’m sure you’ll have a chuckle or two when you hear the tracks already mentioned, and you’ll be equally chuffed with “Border Disorder (The Canada Song)” and “Space Monkey” – everyone likes a hairy astronaut song.
http://uncommonhouseflies.com/
Rob F.


Go to the Leicester Bangs site: http://leicesterbangs.blogspot.com/2012/02/review-uncommon-houseflies.html

]]> http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#27 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Bastard sons of the Ramones and Tenacious D. - The Uncommon Houseflies - The Buzz Bang the Drum http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#26 Well, well. For anyone who's paying attention out there, we're about to begin marching to the beat of a different drum. Bradford "Brad" Randall, who moved to Louisville from Royal Oak, Mich., last year is going to join the Houseflies and help us pound out some cool tunes.


Brad has been playing drums for more than 30 years, and has a ton of experience and contacts. He also is friends with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, which puts the rest of the band just degrees away from Flea, and makes us feel like minor celebrities. Or maybe celebrity minors.


Anyway, welcome, Brad! Looking forward to rocking out in 2012 and beyond.

]]> http://uncommonhouseflies.com/news.html#26 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Bastard sons of the Ramones and Tenacious D. - The Uncommon Houseflies - The Buzz