The Altar Billies are a trio from Orange County California fronted by guitarist/vocalist Michael W Stand. Rounding out the group are Johnny X on upright and Chuck Cummings on Drums. The group covers many classic hits, as well as newly penned originals. Altar Billies are one of several groups that are taking a "liking" to a new and rapidly growing alt country/rockabilly/psychobilly trend (“Punktry” as they like to call it). It's something very new and progressive, yet also a familiar sound that’s been around for quite sometime now.
The group has been playing all over Southern California for about 6 years performing for a wide variety of audiences both young and old. Altar Billies have played at such venues as the Orange County Fair, Orange Street Fair, Silverado Canyon Concert Series as well as clubs in the OC area including The Coach House and The Observatory. They have even earned a regular spot at the infamous Strubrik’s Steakhouse in downtown Fullerton. Altar Billies have opened for both Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats and for local OC icon “swingman” Big Sandy.
Recently the group has released several singles recorded live at NRG studios in Hollywood (recording studio for such acts as No Doubt and John Fogerty). Both “Hold on” and “You Can’t Look Up, When You’re Look’n Down” and the most recent releases “I’m Still Stand’n”and “Titans of the Wasatch (Ballad of the Big Boy) are available on iTunes and on YouTube via the “Altar Billies YouTube Channel.”
Now with the release of their new full length project "Head'n Out West" in July of 2014, the band is ready and geared up to explore and expand into new musical territory. Each song on "Head'n out West" is a testament to the band's firm believe in God, family and country. There is more to this group than meets the eye, as the 14 songs (plus a surprise reprise) seeks to establish the Altar Billies as a viable and serious rockabilly/ Americana act. Indeed "Head'n out West" brings plenty to the table and more, in a "Spirit of lightening" that will surely keep you rock'n, dance'n, shake'n and move'n.
The Altar Billies are proud to carry the rockabilly torch and keep this musical heritage alive and relevant. They are 3 swell guys that work hard, play together really well and have a good time in the process!
For more info on the group have a gander at:
Altar Billies on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/altarbillies
The Altar Billies youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheAltarBillies
The Altar Billies reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/altarbillies
Contact: (714) 771-4291
Emailaltarbillies@cox.net or mstand7@pacbell.net
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