he hole was dug for the Koffin Kats back in 2003 near Detroit, Michigan, when Vic Victor (lead vocals, upright bass) hooked up with longtime friend Tommy Koffin (guitar), then added Damian Detroit (drums) to begin the long adventure. Over 10 years later, with a couple thousand shows beneath their belts, they are a force to be reckoned with in the punk-psychobilly world of music. After a few drummer changes through the years, Eric “E-Ball” Walls joined full time in 2007. Tommy left in 2009, to pursue “a normal life.” and Vic and Eric teamed up with “EZ” Ian Jarrell on guitar for a few years. Now the position is filled by John Kay and the beat goes on and on and on. The band is famous for a “love for their fans and the road,” as well as “playing everywhere for everyone willing to watch and listen.” There’s a real sense of purpose going on here with these dudes, as they “move forward doing what they do best: keeping live music … ALIVE!”
Koffin Kats
Action Bastard
Sonny Deadwood
Monday, Sept. 29, 8pm
Bar None
www.koffinkatsrock.com
This article appears in Sep 25 – Oct 1, 2014.
