Bongo Boy Records Out Of The Garage Is Out Of The Garage and Labeled One Of The Best Current Garage Rock Compilations

A knockout great record from start to finish, compiled by Monique Grimme and Gar Francis (Bongo Boy Records).

You will not be disappointed with this release which includes Mark Lindsay, The WeeGees, Rage Of Angels, The Accelerators, KickBend, The Catholic Girls, The Chords UK, Zombie Garden Club and The Satisfactors; as they're bringing it Out Of The Garage with Volume One. Some tracks on this digital release are never released till now !

Release Date: January 12, 2016
Territory: World
UPC 685349938353
Catalog#161201201638353

Radio | Review Copy Available at info@bongoboyrecords.com
Retail via Downloads at iTunes, CDBaby and other online outlets
In Asia at KKBOX, MYMUSIC and Others
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Bongo Boy Records Out Of The Garage Volume One - Mastered by G & J Audio, Union City, New Jersey

R E V I E W S

"Not 1 Clunker On It, Recommended" - BLOWUP RADIO
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Steel Notes Magazine | Music Review
Out Of The Garage, Vol. 1
By Dana Saravia – Life-long rock & roller, current music critic and Girl From Baltimore
(www.steelnotesmagazine.com)

Being a huge fan of garage rock, I always look forward to hearing compilations that feature a variety of garage bands. Never knowing what you're going to find, but always hoping it will be something special is half the fun of hearing any compilation. Thankfully, Out Of The Garage, Vol. 1 is fun and then some all the way through with a variety of garage bands each with their own style and presence.

The legendary Mark Lindsay provides one hell of a strong lead off track with "Like Nothing That You've Seen", which also sounds like nobody else. With a seductive vibe and great groove, this track is an instant earworm. The Wee Gees tear it up on the second track with "You Gotta Work". A high energy blast featuring some fabulous sax, it sounds like a lost 60s gem. It's impossible not to turn this up and dance. Next up is Rage Of Angels, an all girl garage band that combine the sweet melodies of 60s girl groups with an edgier pop sound. "Nothing To Brag About" (featuring the late John Jennings as a guest guitarist providing some stand out work) is an FU break up song that leaves a strong impression. NJ natives The Accelerators are next with "Take It Or Leave It". With lyrics like "I love you, but I hate you/I want you, but I don't need you", it's power pop full of swagger and attitude, showing the band at their best. Track 5 brings us "Half A Mile Away", the second song by Rage Of Angels to be included here. "Half A Mile Away" continues in the same style of the earlier song with a bit more musical crunch added. KickBend is next with "Spin", a song about information overload with a straightforward beat and a dash of humour. The seventh track is "Broken Record", the latest from The Catholic Girls. Using sparkling vocal harmonies and fuzzed out guitar, the Girls create a memorable pop song about longing for lasting love that's a worthy addition to their discography and to this compilation. Next up is The Chords UK making a very welcome return with their single "I Can't Let Go". One of the original bands of the 70s mod revival in the UK, this song is a knockout with all the smarts and attitude you'd expect and then some. Zombie Garden Club bring us the ninth track here, "Hey Little School Girl". With bright organ taking the lead and snarly guitar threaded in, this song has an mid 60s vibe would sound right at home next to Shadows of Knight or Stones from that era and it sounds great here too. The final track of the album is The Satisfactors' "Sweet Sunshine". A super group featuring members of The Grip Weeds and The Doughboys among other well-known and well respected garage rock stars, the combination of songwriting and performing can be heard in this track. A blast of sunny summer energy and melodic rock with a danceable groove, this song is well chosen to close out this compilation.

Out Of The Garage Volume 1 is one of the best current garage rock compilations I've had the pleasure to hear recently. There were strong songs from a variety of bands and the songs included let each band's style and personality shine through. An excellent compilation from start to finish.

****Available as a digital download from Bongo Boy Records****

Bongo Boy Records
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Bongo Boy Records Is SHINING With Excitement To Present This American Garage Rocker Gar Francis And His EP SHINE ON To Asian Fans

September 15, 2015, Bongo Boy Records' official announcement of the release of "SHINE ON"; the studio EP by New Jersey GARAGE ROCKER GAR FRANCIS. This 5 track EP is making its way to Hong Kong with Bongo Boy Records' partner in China. The distribution partnership is key in Bongo Boy Records continued commitment to tap into the coveted Asian market on behalf of their artists, reaching the following market territories China Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Japan. Considering the large population of Asia, Bongo Boy Records believes this to be one of our most strategic business partnerships in 2015. Together with Bongo Boy Records’ extended promotional campaigns; each release will be marketed to its best at home and overseas.”

Bongo Boy Records is SHINING with excitement to present this American Garage Rocker and his EP to Asian fans. Earlier this year "I'm Still Alive" track No5 on this EP was included as leading track on Bongo Boy Records Compilations Volumes Three to Asia.

"SHINE ON" is all the psychedelic rock coolness you would expect from a rock & roll veteran. "SHINE ON" the solo EP from Doughboys guitarist GAR FRANCIS continues with that 60's Garage Rock sound that we have come to know and love so well. Gar Francis sounds effortlessly vintage-cool as he again proves what rock & roll sounds like from where it truly originated - the garage.

SONG TITLES | GARAGE ROCK
1. SHINE ON
2. BACK IN 1985
3. BLUE CADILLAC
4. TRAGEDY
5. I'M STILL ALIVE

BAND MEMBERS
Gar Francis/Vocals & Guitars, Lee Fink/Guitars, Mike Caruso/Bass, Rocco Scavone/ Drums, Myke Scavone/ Harmonica, Kurt Reil/ Backing Vocals.

Produced by Gar Francis & Kurt Reil. Recorded at recording studio House of Vibes, Highland Park, NJ

"SHINE ON" is the EP from singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer GAR FRANCIS. Gar indeed shines his musical talent through "clouds of pink majestic skies" as he uses lyrics like "baby boomers sit back and take view, graffiti masters Peter Max tattoos". Yes, music world" SHINE ON" is going to Asia and with all the psychedelic rock coolness you would expect from a rock & roll veteran. He is a Garage Rock/Americana/Blues solo artist hailing from Belvidere, New Jersey with a long list of accolades and credits to his name. He has received awards from The John Lennon Song Contest, the Unisong Music Awards, and an honorable mention in the Billboard Song Contest. He's been writing, recording and playing live for decades, has written songs for The Doughboys, Jeanne Lozier, Jana Peri, Genya Ravan, Kelly Caruso, The Swinging Iggies, Crab Bubbles Band, The Satisfactors, Mark Lindsay (former lead snger of Paul Revere & The Rainder) as well as writing a tribute for the USA Armed Forces and performing for them. Gar is a busy man, with his songwriting, producing music, music consulting as well as the A&R Director at Bongo Boy Records and TV Producer at Bongo Boy TV.

Reviewers say that the first track "Shine On" has the 60's psychedelic groove which follows with "Back In 1985" a 60's type ballad feel reminiscent of a Phil Spector production. "Blue Cadillac" is a bluesy groove with production from the same inspiration as the Black Keys.

"Tragedy" is a pure 12 string guitar based song about the equal opportunity everyone has in finding themselves homeless. And "I'm Still Alive" is an old Who type song declaring that the child inside still remains many years after.

Gar Francis's EP "SHINE ON" is recommended listening for any rock n' roll fans. It's inspiring to hear this type of output coming from anyone; Mr. Francis's guttural Iggy Pop-like delivery and genuine fire eclipses most music I've heard from artists who are probably half his age. This really is a fantastic EP and I look forward to the next full length for another rock fix. - Reviewer James Indie Music Promotions. USA

This release, as others before, will be distributed and promoted by Bongo Boy Records in Asia. Currently this release is available on iTunes, Amazon and other digital online retail outlets.

Artist Contact: www.garfrancis.com
Record label Contact: www.bongoboyrecords.com

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Can I Have Some Mohanik" Tour: Mongol Garage Rock Touring China - January 12-15

"Can I Have Some Mohanik Tour 2011" Thursday, January 12 - Hohhot - NING Livehouse w/DJ B.O Friday, January 13 - Beijing - D-22 w/Moon Tyrant, DJ B.O Saturday, January 14 - Ningbo - CMK Livehouse w/DJ B.O Sunday, January 15 - Shanghai - Yuyintang w/Banana Monkey, Moon Tyrant, Horde, B.O Sponsored by Music*Dish China. Mohanik is a garage rock/punk band from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. After forming in 2004 and playing club gigs around their native city, they had a breakout year in 2009. Their playing tightened up, revealing an infectious pop side to their thorough punk passion. Due to their new confidence, their shows generated a lot of buzz, culminating in a win for "Best Alternative/Punk Band" at the 2009 Mongolian Underground Music Awards (MUMA). They also released two singles on a the Hi-Fi Label Presents... Underground Sessions compilation. Their songs proved quite popular, especially Moritoi Ch Boloosio. They followed with the release of their debut album, 100-N Undaa (100 Tugrik Soda). In April 2011, the band made their international debut in Shanghai, playing two raucous shows in Shanghai as part of Trash A Go-Go. In July 2011, the band played in support of Shanghai bands Boys Climbing Ropes, The Horde, and Moon Tyrant on their tour of Mongolia. Dawaajargal - Vocals/Guitar Tsogt - Vocals/Lead Guitar Enerelt - Bass Badser - Drums "Mohanik is a rocking good band bursting with a youthful rebellion and infectious, carefree energy. They're also some really cool dudes. Touring Mongolia with them was a pleasure." -Ho-Tom the Conqueror (Tom Mangione), singer/guitarist of The Horde "Mohanik's on-stage energy is only surpassed by the warmth and friendliness they showed us throughout our tour in Mongolia. I'd let them babysit my future children anytime." -Ivan Belcic, vocalist of Moon Tyrant and Death to Giants Moon Tyrant: Shanghai hard rock/heavy metal band with shredding riffs and throat tearing vocals. The band can crash heavy ahead but can swing when the moment catches them. Check out their album Future Superhuman. They toured Mongolian with Mohanik, but this is their first show in Beijing. DJ B.O: He rebels against people who DJ because they are afraid to dance in public. He will sing and dance to provoke movement. He is somewhere between vaudeville and Warhol. Featuring vintage-hits and forgotten favorites, he thinks dance music is for pussies but The Shanghri-Las are fucking artists, man. Tech? NO. Contact Brian Offenther/DJ B.O 13818937693 brianoffenther@yahoo.com