The Del Ripleys- Lesurama
Copyright 2008, Rivera Music Concern
File Under: Rockabilly, Roots, Americana
Street Date: 9.27.08
Air Date: 9.27.08
Featuring Bobby Rivera's hot-rod, reverb drenched guitars, Jim Billmeier's thumping upright bass, Brian Kreuziger's driving drums and the red-hot vocals of Pauline York, the Milwaukee and Chicago based Del Ripleys are a combo not to be missed. With unrivaled prowess and intensity, The Del Ripleys mix surf-infused rock 'n’ roll instrumentals with tasty and authentic jump blues, rockabilly and country vocal numbers into a genre-defying cocktail of fun that is sure to make you want to dance the night away.
After playing a slew of shows in Milwaukee and Chicago in early 2008, the band hunkered down in April to record its first record, “Leisurama!”. The record covers all the bases of the group’s expansive territory, featuring a mix of primarily original tunes with some covers. The record further features vocal and instrumental songs that remain true to the roots music this band loves while still achieving an original and modern sound. The record and the band defy any genre classification. Simply put, this is roots music at its finest.
