Goons on the Road

Everything you are about to read is original thought. Everything you see is stolen.

I have written in the past about the re-surgence of punk music, mentioning bands like Holy Fuck, The Soft Pack and musicians like Jemina Pearl. Now I feel it’s about time I pluck another band out of the sesspool that is popular music and plunge them into my simmering stew of attitude driven, alcohol fueled collection of beats, riffs and exhalation.

One band I feel everyone needs to know can be found right now driving their decrepit van across America, with stops in Los Angeles, a few shows at the ever-popular SXSW in Austin, Texas and then on up to Brooklyn. On every stop there is no doubt the crowd will be entertained not only by the energetic live sets these drunk surfers put on, but also by the hilariously offside lyrics which accompany the traditional surf-punk instrumentals. What these lads lack in musical ability is more than made up for by their love of music, fun, beer, cigarettes and women. Just one listen to songs like “The Slapper”(“we got married at a boxing match... even though they didn’t have a ring”) , “Beer $$$”(“well its true, i stole your money... I spent it on beer and friends“), or my personal favourite from “For a Girl” (“i understand i shouldn’t smoke, but im a smoking kind of bloke and i promise not to choke im not from choking kind of folk... So roll your love for me, ill gladly have a toke“). With regard to the offside lyrics, pay special attention to the song “Fingered”.

So, if you’re Lucky enough to be near LA, Austin or Brooklyn go check out The Goons of Doom. I guarantee you won’t be let down. And shit, if you are, Aaron will refund your ticket costs.

For more about the goons, check them out on myspace www.myspace.com/thegoonsofdoom

Declan