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"Between the Lions"

Play Rock N Roll couldn't be better titled. The Lions Rampant sound is R&R at its most raw and impulsive, but it's by no means Slop Rock. If you need a genre, this one fits in the "Garage Rock" bin, but the songs are crisply melodic and wildly soulful. The players -- singer/guitarist Stuart MacKenzie and bassist Paul Bunyan (also of The Sheds) -- and their guests (Amy Jo and Reuben Glaser from Viva La Foxx, among others) dig deep into the dirty, Blues-on-fire groove and inhabit the songs, which are tightly-knitted, belying Garage Rock's rep for being messy. The Lions write, essentially, Pop songs and drench them in their swampy, moldy aura.

MacKenzie's guitar sound is perfect for the songs; the tone and the vocals recall Mudhoney at the height of their power.

It's hard to be distinct in a field where everyone sounds like they're trying to replicate records from 40 years ago. But the Lions' have an energized yet graceful and more compact vision, and that makes Play Rock N Roll stand out like a flower blossoming from a sidewalk crack. (thelionsrampant.com) - CityBeat Magazine


"Between the Lions"

Play Rock N Roll couldn't be better titled. The Lions Rampant sound is R&R at its most raw and impulsive, but it's by no means Slop Rock. If you need a genre, this one fits in the "Garage Rock" bin, but the songs are crisply melodic and wildly soulful. The players -- singer/guitarist Stuart MacKenzie and bassist Paul Bunyan (also of The Sheds) -- and their guests (Amy Jo and Reuben Glaser from Viva La Foxx, among others) dig deep into the dirty, Blues-on-fire groove and inhabit the songs, which are tightly-knitted, belying Garage Rock's rep for being messy. The Lions write, essentially, Pop songs and drench them in their swampy, moldy aura.

MacKenzie's guitar sound is perfect for the songs; the tone and the vocals recall Mudhoney at the height of their power.

It's hard to be distinct in a field where everyone sounds like they're trying to replicate records from 40 years ago. But the Lions' have an energized yet graceful and more compact vision, and that makes Play Rock N Roll stand out like a flower blossoming from a sidewalk crack. (thelionsrampant.com) - CityBeat Magazine


"The Lions Rampant roar onto the local music scene with costumes, wit and infectious Pop Rock sound"

"The lion costumes ... hmm," says Stuart Mackenzie with a wry chuckle. "It wasn't something we planned, you know, we weren't looking for any shtick. But it ended up being fun ... plus, it's just about impossible to take yourself too seriously when you're 'that jerk in the lion suit!' We're definitely not your average jeans-and-T-shirt band -- we want to have fun, we want our audience to have fun. It's back-to-basics Rock & Roll. I think it's working, it's getting reactions. We'll see."

Meet The Lions Rampant. In addition to many other things, the trio are a raucous hairball of unfettered energy, mauling the local music scene and dragging it right back where it belongs: in your face. And for no additional charge, they'll let you pet them.

Mackenzie is wiry, strutting and preening like Mick Jagger. The drummer, Alex -- who refuses to don the mane, but concedes to wearing a plain shirt with a lion emblem -- would make a great assassin with his silent smile. A bearded guy called Paul Bunyan waves dismissively, a mock-diva when his moniker is called into question.

"I already told you guys," Bunyan says. And indeed he has: A recent CityBeat article profiles Bunyan and his other band, The Sheds (See "Without Burnout," issue Nov. 21). Between scouring the karaoke bible for "a real damn song," he talks a little about juggling two new musical projects.

"That's why I love making music with Stu," says Bunyan of his role as the Lions' bassist. "He likes to work hard, but he knows I'm committed to my other band, too, so I can exist on the periphery. That makes it easier." In lieu of a complicated "how-the-band-got-together" story, he states simply: "Stu stays at my house a lot. Drinks my coffee. Eats my food."

The band recently wrapped home-recording on their first EP, Half Alcohol Half Women, a five-song experience whose title describes its focus with pinpoint accuracy. The women of Mackenzie's telling are too big for their britches. They can't stay home; they're constantly traipsing in and out between benders; they chain-smoke; they curse him. He couldn't love them more. Mackenzie is funny and bittersweet, melding the stomp and shimmy of legendary Blues Rock (Doors, Stones, Zep) with the mod urgency of current Euro Pop purveyors, an influence that can be largely attributed to the time Mackenzie spent in Scotland.

"If you told us we sound like the Arctic Monkeys, it's not like we'd be mad," says Mackenzie. "There's more to it, but Pop (read: hooks) is the ideal. It sets us apart from just 'fuck you' Punk." His most recent flattery, he says, came by way of a young child gyrating innocently to a Lions song. It's a testament, he says, to the value of a catchy tune, and kids are the perfect barometers to gauge that quality in music.

"Yeah," Bunyan interjects, laughing, "but I wouldn't really want anyone's kids learning the words to 'Cocaine Anne.' That would be wrong.' "

OK, while the songs are agreeably far too mature for anyone under the age of 100, they are incredibly infectious, serving, at instances, as faithful parody of the Blues Rock genre. "Cigarettes and Gin" opens with an indignant tirade: "Listen up, women/I thought I told you/That the last time you walk out that door/Will be the Last. Time. You. Walk. Out. That. Door." Soon, though, Mackenzie is a southern preacher, slurrin' and slangin' some. He really gets going and -- in but one small wonder of the oddly gorgeous disc -- all composure is lost and he erupts into self-effacing laughter. Such nuances seem effortless, an uncalculated mixture of confidence and silliness. Thanks to the slick, bawdy nature of the writing, each song is free from overdone production. In fact, too much planning would undoubtedly sour the pride's chemistry and imitable spontaneity.

Plans for the immediate future include getting to work on a full-length record and testing their sound in foreign waters through friends and contacts in the UK.

"Oh, and we're thinking about getting a keyboardist, a lioness," Mackenzie says. He reasons, eyes twinkling, "Our mistakes will be less obvious with four people in the band."

At some point during Bunyan's perfect execution of Bob Seger's "Main Street," a woman approaches the table. "Are you musicians?" she asks them, obviously impressed with the night's impromptu karaoke performances.

Stuart sips and winks, paw extended, "Yes'm. We are." - Citybeat


"The Lions Rampant roar onto the local music scene with costumes, wit and infectious Pop Rock sound"

"The lion costumes ... hmm," says Stuart Mackenzie with a wry chuckle. "It wasn't something we planned, you know, we weren't looking for any shtick. But it ended up being fun ... plus, it's just about impossible to take yourself too seriously when you're 'that jerk in the lion suit!' We're definitely not your average jeans-and-T-shirt band -- we want to have fun, we want our audience to have fun. It's back-to-basics Rock & Roll. I think it's working, it's getting reactions. We'll see."

Meet The Lions Rampant. In addition to many other things, the trio are a raucous hairball of unfettered energy, mauling the local music scene and dragging it right back where it belongs: in your face. And for no additional charge, they'll let you pet them.

Mackenzie is wiry, strutting and preening like Mick Jagger. The drummer, Alex -- who refuses to don the mane, but concedes to wearing a plain shirt with a lion emblem -- would make a great assassin with his silent smile. A bearded guy called Paul Bunyan waves dismissively, a mock-diva when his moniker is called into question.

"I already told you guys," Bunyan says. And indeed he has: A recent CityBeat article profiles Bunyan and his other band, The Sheds (See "Without Burnout," issue Nov. 21). Between scouring the karaoke bible for "a real damn song," he talks a little about juggling two new musical projects.

"That's why I love making music with Stu," says Bunyan of his role as the Lions' bassist. "He likes to work hard, but he knows I'm committed to my other band, too, so I can exist on the periphery. That makes it easier." In lieu of a complicated "how-the-band-got-together" story, he states simply: "Stu stays at my house a lot. Drinks my coffee. Eats my food."

The band recently wrapped home-recording on their first EP, Half Alcohol Half Women, a five-song experience whose title describes its focus with pinpoint accuracy. The women of Mackenzie's telling are too big for their britches. They can't stay home; they're constantly traipsing in and out between benders; they chain-smoke; they curse him. He couldn't love them more. Mackenzie is funny and bittersweet, melding the stomp and shimmy of legendary Blues Rock (Doors, Stones, Zep) with the mod urgency of current Euro Pop purveyors, an influence that can be largely attributed to the time Mackenzie spent in Scotland.

"If you told us we sound like the Arctic Monkeys, it's not like we'd be mad," says Mackenzie. "There's more to it, but Pop (read: hooks) is the ideal. It sets us apart from just 'fuck you' Punk." His most recent flattery, he says, came by way of a young child gyrating innocently to a Lions song. It's a testament, he says, to the value of a catchy tune, and kids are the perfect barometers to gauge that quality in music.

"Yeah," Bunyan interjects, laughing, "but I wouldn't really want anyone's kids learning the words to 'Cocaine Anne.' That would be wrong.' "

OK, while the songs are agreeably far too mature for anyone under the age of 100, they are incredibly infectious, serving, at instances, as faithful parody of the Blues Rock genre. "Cigarettes and Gin" opens with an indignant tirade: "Listen up, women/I thought I told you/That the last time you walk out that door/Will be the Last. Time. You. Walk. Out. That. Door." Soon, though, Mackenzie is a southern preacher, slurrin' and slangin' some. He really gets going and -- in but one small wonder of the oddly gorgeous disc -- all composure is lost and he erupts into self-effacing laughter. Such nuances seem effortless, an uncalculated mixture of confidence and silliness. Thanks to the slick, bawdy nature of the writing, each song is free from overdone production. In fact, too much planning would undoubtedly sour the pride's chemistry and imitable spontaneity.

Plans for the immediate future include getting to work on a full-length record and testing their sound in foreign waters through friends and contacts in the UK.

"Oh, and we're thinking about getting a keyboardist, a lioness," Mackenzie says. He reasons, eyes twinkling, "Our mistakes will be less obvious with four people in the band."

At some point during Bunyan's perfect execution of Bob Seger's "Main Street," a woman approaches the table. "Are you musicians?" she asks them, obviously impressed with the night's impromptu karaoke performances.

Stuart sips and winks, paw extended, "Yes'm. We are." - Citybeat


"3 Questions with the Lions Rampant"

Together for about a year, Burlington garage rock trio The Lions Rampant releases its debut EP, Half Women Half Alcohol, on Saturday. I talked to guitarist/vocalist Stuart MacKenzie about the disc ... and the band's furry costumes.

1. ARE YOU GUYS AS WILD AS THE RECORD MAKES YOU SOUND?
Yeah, we're pretty wild - we love to entertain. I feel like when you're in music, you're an entertainer, so you want to make sure people have a good time. Rock 'n' roll's roots are really about a party, so we like to go a little crazy (on stage). I'm always a big fan of call-and-response music and getting the crowd into it. The lion suits help with that, of course ...


2. TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE MATCHING LION SUITS.
We play all our shows like that. If people come out and see us, I feel like we owe it to them to give them the full monty. They were custom-made by a friend of ours who is studying costume design. It started as a joke. and then she actually made them. ... I always like when bands match, but I never thought I'd be playing in a lion suit.

3. DO YOU PLAN TO TOUR ANYTIME SOON?
I'd like to do a tour of Europe, but we're trying to get the word out first in Cincinnati. ... (Drummer) Alex (Brauer) and I always had this dream (to tour Europe). I said I didn't want to go back to Europe unless I'm touring. - CinWeekly


"3 Questions with the Lions Rampant"

Together for about a year, Burlington garage rock trio The Lions Rampant releases its debut EP, Half Women Half Alcohol, on Saturday. I talked to guitarist/vocalist Stuart MacKenzie about the disc ... and the band's furry costumes.

1. ARE YOU GUYS AS WILD AS THE RECORD MAKES YOU SOUND?
Yeah, we're pretty wild - we love to entertain. I feel like when you're in music, you're an entertainer, so you want to make sure people have a good time. Rock 'n' roll's roots are really about a party, so we like to go a little crazy (on stage). I'm always a big fan of call-and-response music and getting the crowd into it. The lion suits help with that, of course ...


2. TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE MATCHING LION SUITS.
We play all our shows like that. If people come out and see us, I feel like we owe it to them to give them the full monty. They were custom-made by a friend of ours who is studying costume design. It started as a joke. and then she actually made them. ... I always like when bands match, but I never thought I'd be playing in a lion suit.

3. DO YOU PLAN TO TOUR ANYTIME SOON?
I'd like to do a tour of Europe, but we're trying to get the word out first in Cincinnati. ... (Drummer) Alex (Brauer) and I always had this dream (to tour Europe). I said I didn't want to go back to Europe unless I'm touring. - CinWeekly


"Band roarin' good time"

At first glance, a band where two members perform in homemade lion costumes might seem like something intended for children, but first impressions can be misleading. The Lions Rampant, a three-piece Northern Kentucky band, is proof that the lion is still king of the jungle.

The band of former NKU students, comprises Stuart MacKenzie on guitar and vocals, Paul Bunyon on bass and vocals with Alex Brauer keeping the beat, released its debut EP "Half Women Half Alcohol" at the Northside Tavern Jan. 6.

The crowd gathered for The Lions Rampant's show was extremely large, and a bit too big for the venue; something every band loves to see.

"I've never seen a place so packed. I was on cloud 9," MacKenzie said. MacKenzie was even happier when several NKU students made the drive to see the show. "It was a good mix of people we knew."

The Lions Rampant then took the stage, lion costumes and all. "It really helps to get into character to rock out and not take ourselves too seriously," MacKenzie said. The band's set was an entertaining blend of stripped down rock, blues grooves and a classic punk rock undertone. The music alone seemed to make time go faster, resulting in the feeling that the band's hour-long set went by in the time it'd take to get a drink from the bar.

"We went on kind of late, so everyone was almost drunk, so that probably helped too," MacKenzie added.

This live energy the band exuded at The Northside Tavern is captured on its debut EP "Half Women Half Alcohol." The six-song disc was recorded in a trailer in Burlington, Ky., but you'd never know it. It can be picked up at a Lions Rampant show, downloaded from the band's Web site www.thelionsrampant.com, or at a slew of local independent record stores including Shake It Records, Phil's and Rumble Records. The EP's self-described "blues infused, garage brewed, rock 'n' roll" just can't be said any better.

The guitar is gritty, the bass thumps and the drums hold it all together. They perfectly blend into a muddy mish-mash of tunes that will get your head bobbing and your toes tapping without even realizing it. The EP begins with the song "Legs," and just 30 seconds in you're molested with dirty rock sounds that are unlike most music you can hear over the airwaves today.

If the EP title hasn't given it away yet, "Half Women Half Alcohol" is about just that. The songs all deal with a women, love and, as it clearly states, alcohol. The lyrics flow with the music and work to give the songs an impressionable personality, which is one of this band's defining features. "It sounds like a party, and it has, like, that garage band feel to it," MacKenzie said.

The only bad thing about this disc is the silence you hear when it's over.

With only six songs, all of which are shorter than four minutes, the disc will leave you wanting more. More music, more beer, and yes, even more of the lion outfits. The band is playing Jan. 26 at the Courtyard Cafe. More show information can be found on the band's Web site, www.thelionsrampant.com or Myspace page, www.myspace.com/thelionsrampant.
- The Northerner


"Band roarin' good time"

At first glance, a band where two members perform in homemade lion costumes might seem like something intended for children, but first impressions can be misleading. The Lions Rampant, a three-piece Northern Kentucky band, is proof that the lion is still king of the jungle.

The band of former NKU students, comprises Stuart MacKenzie on guitar and vocals, Paul Bunyon on bass and vocals with Alex Brauer keeping the beat, released its debut EP "Half Women Half Alcohol" at the Northside Tavern Jan. 6.

The crowd gathered for The Lions Rampant's show was extremely large, and a bit too big for the venue; something every band loves to see.

"I've never seen a place so packed. I was on cloud 9," MacKenzie said. MacKenzie was even happier when several NKU students made the drive to see the show. "It was a good mix of people we knew."

The Lions Rampant then took the stage, lion costumes and all. "It really helps to get into character to rock out and not take ourselves too seriously," MacKenzie said. The band's set was an entertaining blend of stripped down rock, blues grooves and a classic punk rock undertone. The music alone seemed to make time go faster, resulting in the feeling that the band's hour-long set went by in the time it'd take to get a drink from the bar.

"We went on kind of late, so everyone was almost drunk, so that probably helped too," MacKenzie added.

This live energy the band exuded at The Northside Tavern is captured on its debut EP "Half Women Half Alcohol." The six-song disc was recorded in a trailer in Burlington, Ky., but you'd never know it. It can be picked up at a Lions Rampant show, downloaded from the band's Web site www.thelionsrampant.com, or at a slew of local independent record stores including Shake It Records, Phil's and Rumble Records. The EP's self-described "blues infused, garage brewed, rock 'n' roll" just can't be said any better.

The guitar is gritty, the bass thumps and the drums hold it all together. They perfectly blend into a muddy mish-mash of tunes that will get your head bobbing and your toes tapping without even realizing it. The EP begins with the song "Legs," and just 30 seconds in you're molested with dirty rock sounds that are unlike most music you can hear over the airwaves today.

If the EP title hasn't given it away yet, "Half Women Half Alcohol" is about just that. The songs all deal with a women, love and, as it clearly states, alcohol. The lyrics flow with the music and work to give the songs an impressionable personality, which is one of this band's defining features. "It sounds like a party, and it has, like, that garage band feel to it," MacKenzie said.

The only bad thing about this disc is the silence you hear when it's over.

With only six songs, all of which are shorter than four minutes, the disc will leave you wanting more. More music, more beer, and yes, even more of the lion outfits. The band is playing Jan. 26 at the Courtyard Cafe. More show information can be found on the band's Web site, www.thelionsrampant.com or Myspace page, www.myspace.com/thelionsrampant.
- The Northerner


"Lions Launch Album"

On Saturday, Jan. 6 local blues-infused rock band, The Lions Rampant, is scheduled to host a CD release party at the Northside Tavern.

The three-piece band, all formerly Northern Kentucky University students, has been playing together since 2004.

The Lions Rampant singer Stuart Mackenzie is a Cincinnati area native and has been playing with the same drummer since high school.

"(Cincinnati has) a really good, supportive, local music scene," Mackenzie said about his home city.

"There's great music being made here, and that's good for everyone."

The band is attempting to try something new this weekend by giving their EP away without charging for it alongside the already free admission.

"We're trying to do something a little non-traditional by giving the EPs out," Mackenzie said. "If people enjoy our music then we'll give it to them for free, we'd rather money not be an issue."

With influences extending from the John Spence Blues Band to the Pixies the group has an eclectic sound.

However, they have something none of their influences ever managed to do; wear lion suits.

Since the band won a battle of the bands at NKU while wearing the custom-made suits, they've made it a part of their routine concert attire.

"It's really bad when bands take themselves too seriously." Mackenzie said.

"There have been shows I didn't want to play but once you put that lion suit on, there's no going back."

All members of the band are area natives but have contemplated whether or not to consider themselves a Cincinnati or Kentucky-based group.

Although, the deciding factor came during their recording sessions.

"Since we recorded in a trailer, I'll say we're from Kentucky," Mackenzie said. The laid back, whiskey-filled recording sessions resulted in the band's five-song EP, Half Women Half Alcohol.

The band plans to send the copy out to labels and eventually record a full-length album.

"A lot of local bands are doing really well with labels," Mackenzie said. "Ideally I'd like someone else to pay for [our next recordings]."

The band has acquired a knack for playing live.

"I really like to entertain people," Mackenzie said.

"If we play a show and people are entertained, it's the best feeling in the world. That and chicks."

In the past year, the band has played at different venues around the city including the Southgate House, Topcats, The Madhatter, The Poison Room and Dirty Jacks.

The Saturday event begins at 10 p.m. at the Northside Tavern located on Hamilton Ave. with opening act, The Turnbull AC's.

The Northside Tavern does not charge admission to any concerts held at the venue.

"We've never played at the Northside Tavern so I'm pretty excited about it," Mackenzie said.
- The News Record


"Lions Launch Album"

On Saturday, Jan. 6 local blues-infused rock band, The Lions Rampant, is scheduled to host a CD release party at the Northside Tavern.

The three-piece band, all formerly Northern Kentucky University students, has been playing together since 2004.

The Lions Rampant singer Stuart Mackenzie is a Cincinnati area native and has been playing with the same drummer since high school.

"(Cincinnati has) a really good, supportive, local music scene," Mackenzie said about his home city.

"There's great music being made here, and that's good for everyone."

The band is attempting to try something new this weekend by giving their EP away without charging for it alongside the already free admission.

"We're trying to do something a little non-traditional by giving the EPs out," Mackenzie said. "If people enjoy our music then we'll give it to them for free, we'd rather money not be an issue."

With influences extending from the John Spence Blues Band to the Pixies the group has an eclectic sound.

However, they have something none of their influences ever managed to do; wear lion suits.

Since the band won a battle of the bands at NKU while wearing the custom-made suits, they've made it a part of their routine concert attire.

"It's really bad when bands take themselves too seriously." Mackenzie said.

"There have been shows I didn't want to play but once you put that lion suit on, there's no going back."

All members of the band are area natives but have contemplated whether or not to consider themselves a Cincinnati or Kentucky-based group.

Although, the deciding factor came during their recording sessions.

"Since we recorded in a trailer, I'll say we're from Kentucky," Mackenzie said. The laid back, whiskey-filled recording sessions resulted in the band's five-song EP, Half Women Half Alcohol.

The band plans to send the copy out to labels and eventually record a full-length album.

"A lot of local bands are doing really well with labels," Mackenzie said. "Ideally I'd like someone else to pay for [our next recordings]."

The band has acquired a knack for playing live.

"I really like to entertain people," Mackenzie said.

"If we play a show and people are entertained, it's the best feeling in the world. That and chicks."

In the past year, the band has played at different venues around the city including the Southgate House, Topcats, The Madhatter, The Poison Room and Dirty Jacks.

The Saturday event begins at 10 p.m. at the Northside Tavern located on Hamilton Ave. with opening act, The Turnbull AC's.

The Northside Tavern does not charge admission to any concerts held at the venue.

"We've never played at the Northside Tavern so I'm pretty excited about it," Mackenzie said.
- The News Record


"Bands to watch for 2007"


THE LIONS RAMPANT
garage / blues / rock
"If the Clash had listened to grunge"
About them: The Lions Rampant channel the old blues attitude, '70s punk rock guitar and hip-hop rhythms to created a truly unique sound — and they do it all wearing custom-made lion costumes. The debut EP, "Half Woman Half Alcohol" is six rollicking tracks, which, according to singer/guitarist Stuart MacKenzie, "capture the introspection and the language of three friends, some whiskey and a lot of women" recorded in a trailer in Burlington, Ky. The band also includes Paul Bunyan on bass and Alex Brauer (who refuses to wear the lion suit) on drums. - People with animal heads blog


"Bands to watch for 2007"


THE LIONS RAMPANT
garage / blues / rock
"If the Clash had listened to grunge"
About them: The Lions Rampant channel the old blues attitude, '70s punk rock guitar and hip-hop rhythms to created a truly unique sound — and they do it all wearing custom-made lion costumes. The debut EP, "Half Woman Half Alcohol" is six rollicking tracks, which, according to singer/guitarist Stuart MacKenzie, "capture the introspection and the language of three friends, some whiskey and a lot of women" recorded in a trailer in Burlington, Ky. The band also includes Paul Bunyan on bass and Alex Brauer (who refuses to wear the lion suit) on drums. - People with animal heads blog


Discography

"Half Woman, Half Alcohol" EP released Jan. 2007

"The Lions Rampant Play Rock N Roll" EP released Sept. 2007

Photos

Bio

Nominated by the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards for:

Best Rock Band
New Artist of the Year

WOXY: Lounge Act performers

Entertainment Weekly: "Rising Artist"

Meet The Lions Rampant. In addition to many other things, the trio are a raucous hairball of unfettered energy, mauling the local music scene and dragging it right back where it belongs: in your face. And for no additional charge, they'll let you pet them.

Thanks to the slick, bawdy nature of MacKenzie's songwriting, each song is free from overdone production. In fact, too much planning would undoubtedly sour the pride's chemistry and imitable spontaneity.

The Lions Rampant sound is R&R at its most raw and impulsive, but it's by no means Slop Rock. If you need a genre, this one fits in the "Garage Rock" bin, but the songs are crisply melodic and wildly soulful. The players dig deep into the dirty, Blues-on-fire groove and inhabit the songs, which are tightly-knitted, belying Garage Rock's rep for being messy. The Lions write, essentially, Pop songs and drench them in their swampy, moldy aura.

MacKenzie's guitar sound is perfect for the songs; the tone and the vocals recall Mudhoney at the height of their power.

It's hard to be distinct in a field where everyone sounds like they're trying to replicate records from 40 years ago. But the Lions' have an energized yet graceful and more compact vision, and that makes Play Rock N Roll stand out like a flower blossoming from a sidewalk crack.

Radio play:
WOXY
WUKY
WAIF - 88. 3 FM
WRFL - 88.1 FM
Bearcast Radio
Mottey's Garage Podcast