Punch Drunk Cabaret: Electronic Press Kit
Fast Facts
- Numerous festival and special event appearances including: the Brier, Edm Eskimos Fanfare, Big Valley Jamboree
- Performances with July Talk, Hawksley Workman, Sheepdogs, Trooper, Kim Mitchell
- Winners of Music Video of the Year by the Edmonton Music Awards
- Released three albums produced by Juno award winning engineer Ross Nykiforuk (Sheepdogs/ Northern Pikes)
Industry Quotes
"... one of the finest live bands I've seen...their high octane antics are endlessly entertaining, but their real strength is their music that transcends all ages."
Brent Hannah: Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival
“...one of the most memorable ways to end Big Valley Jamboree saloon stage in the past 10 years."
Chuck Erman: Big Valley Jamboree
"...the kings of steampunk swing..."
Tom Murray: Edmonton Journal
"...smart and really entertaining."
Holger Petersen: CKUA, CBC radio
"... one of Canada's most interesting acts...roots-rock that isn't afraid to be outside the box...."
John Slams: CHRW-FM
"... entertaining, danceable music for all ages, (our) stage was rocked by their fabulous stage presence and excellent music..."
Ida Edwards: Magnificent River Rats Festival
Biography
Punch Drunk Cabaret mixes rockabilly, roots, and swing into a high energy cocktail of rousing, sing-a-long choruses and dance floor packing rhythms. With seven years of club, festival, and special event performances under its belt, the band has earned a reputation as a “must-see” live act that’s equal parts audience participation and arena-rock showmanship.
With their unmistakable steampunk inspired look, Punch Drunk Cabaret features a rhythm section like no other, complete with stand-up drummer, Sean E Watts, and bassist, Twotone Teddy Roy who doubles on both electric and upright bass. Add to that, frontman Bandmeister Randy B’s gravel-throated vocals and howling Gretsch guitar and you have a sound and style that’s truly all its own.
The band’s set list features a winning mix of originals you swear you’ve heard before and cover songs like you’ve never heard before, including 80’s hits such as Hot for Teacher and Sweet Dreams (are made of this) radically rearranged as 40’s styled, guitar driven swing. The result is a formula that resonates with an incredibly wide range of music fans, encompassing roots, blues, rock, and country.
Released in the spring of 2016, Punch Drunk Cabaret’s third album, Electrik Steam Show bristles with whiskey- soaked melodies poured over bristling bump n’ grind beats, all under the direction of Juno award winning producer/ engineer Ross Nykiforuk (Sheepdogs/ Northern Pikes). Strictly focusing on live dates throughout 2017, Punch Drunk Cabaret continues to prove they are a one-of-a-kind act on the rise.
Bookings & Press Inquiries
http://www.punchdrunkcabaret.com/contact/
Past Performances
~Festivals~
All Folked Up (Montmarte, SK)
North Country Fair (Slave Lake, AB)
South Country Fair (Ft. McLeod, AB)
Beaumont Blues and Roots Festival 4x
Big Valley Jamboree (Camrose, AB)
Magnificent River Rats Festival (Athabasca)
Whyte Ave Block Party (Edmonton) 2x
Party in the Park (Whitecourt)
Edmonton Rock & Roll Society's Rock Fest
Waynestock (Wayne, AB)
Dogpatch Music Festival (Whelan, SK)
Robson Valley Music Festival (Dunster, BC)
Rose City Rockabilly Rumble (Camrose, AB) 2x
Deep Freeze Fest (Edmonton)
Ice on Whyte Fest (Edmonton)
Lilac Festival (Calgary, AB)
Summer Festival with Trooper (Wetaskiwin, AB)
Wild Oates and Notes Festival (Tofield, AB)
Alberta's Own Indie Festival (Lacombe, AB)
Sasquatch Gathering (Rangeton Park, AB) 2x
Dragonfly Music Festival (Wabamun, AB)
Arts & Ag Festival (Wetaskiwin, AB)
~Special Events~
Tim Horton's Brier
Edmonton Eskimos Pre-Game Fanfare Stage
Jasper in January
Taste of Calgary
Icons & Upstarts Tour (with Jay Semko of the Northern Pikes)
University of Alberta Week of Welcome (with July Talk)
Untapped Alberta Showcase
Lido Theatre Rocks
Apex Casino Vintage Car Show
Wembley Mayhem Show & Shine
Grand Opening of the Camrose Performing Arts Centre
International Craft Beer Festival (Edmonton/ Calgary) 2x
Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta SHOWCASE
Alberta Culture Days
Underground Music Society (Peace River, AB)
Edmonton Rock & Roll Society's Rock the Fort
Kamloops Music in the Park
Red Deer's Summer Sundays in the Park
City of Spruce Grove Canada Day Celebration (with Harlequin)
Edmonton Steampunk Society Ball 3x
The Bailey Theatre Halloween Bash (Camrose, AB) x2
The Bailey Theatre New Years Extravaganza x2
Humans Helping Humans Fundraiser (Drayton Valley, AB)
Ft. McMurray Fire Relief Fundraiser (Nisku, AB)
Labatts Show & Shine (Wetaskiwin, AB)
Jaywalkers Jamboree (Camrose, AB)
International Beer Fest (Edmonton)
MS Walk Main Stage (Calgary)
~Clubs & Casinos~
Starlite Room (Edmonton)
Gold Eagle Casino (North Battleford) with Trooper
Century Casino (Edmonton)
Amigos (Saskatoon)
Castle Mountain Ski Resort (Pincher Creek)
Lake Louise Inn
Apex Casino (Edmonton)
The Capital Music Club (Saskatoon)
On The Rocks (Edmonton)
Blues on Whyte (Edmonton)
The Root: Community Emporium (Lloydminster)
DV8 (Edmonton)
The Nite Owl (Calgary)
Gametime Sports Bar (Calgary)
The Rose & Crown (Banff)
The Vat (Red Deer)
Fratter's Speakeasy (Red Deer)
Bourbon Room (St. Albert)
Better Than Freds (Grande Prairie)
Ridge Pub (Slave Lake)
The Tap Room Bar & Brewery (Camrose)
Billy Bobs (Red Deer)
The Grey Goose Pub (Hanna)
~Corporate~
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
Wild North Wildlife Rehabilitation
Entrepreneurs Organization of Canada
Minerals North Mining Conference
Rig Hand Distillery Grand Opening
Camrose Chamber of Commerce
Carmacks Construction
Alberta Senior Housing Association
