Riverboat Gamblers: BeatCrave Fav

For a punk rock band that’s been in the scene since 1997, it’s certainly surprising to hear that Riverboat Gamblers have not broken into mainstream yet. These underground legends from Austin, Texas began garnering attention with their show at SXSW a few years ago, and have even had a stint on Warped Tour. They initially signed to indie label Gearhead Records and ultimately signed to their current label, Volcom Entertainment, in 2005.

Riverboat Gamblers have been on soundtracks for Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland, Madden 07, and Skate 2. They were most recently featured on a cover album produced and distributed (for free!) by Spin Magazine for the 25th anniversary of Prince’s Purple Rain album. What’s not to like?

Check Riverboat Gamblers out below in our BeatCrave Fav series and if you like their sound as much as we do, vote for them in Friday’s poll!

Pick of the Day: Riverboat Gamblers

Band Members:

• Mike Wiebe – Vocals
• Fadi el-Assad – Guitar and Vocals
• Ian MacDougall – Guitar and Vocals
• Rob Marchant – Bass
• Eric Green – Drums

Label: Volcom Entertainment

Discography:

• Mean Motormachine/Jenna (Is a No Show) 7″ (self-released) (2001)
• The Riverboat Gamblers (Beatville/Vilebeat Records) (2001)
• Something to Crow About (Gearhead Records) (2003)
• Backsides (Beatville/Vilebeat Records) (2004)
• To the Confusion of Our Enemies (Volcom Entertainment/No Idea) (2006)
• Underneath the Owl (Volcom Entertainment) (2009)

• That’s Entertainment! Split 7″ w/ Electric Eel Shock (Gearhead Records) (2004)
• A Tribute To The Big Boys Split 7″ w/Throw Rag (Date Shake Records)
• Riverboat Gamblers/Generators 7″ (Pirates Press)
• Keep Me From Drinking/No Fair’ B-sides 7″ (Volcom Entertainment)

• Chemical X DVD Music Video Compilation (Geykido Comet Records)
• Purplish Rain SPIN RECORDS PRESENTS Compilation “Lets Go Crazy” (2009)

Videos:

“Victory Lap”

“Don’t Bury Me I’m Not Dead Yet”

“A Choppy, Yet Sincere Apology”

Upcoming Show:

• November 8 – Fun Fun Fun Fest, Austin TX

More Info:

• Riverboat Gamblers’ Official MySpace Page

This Week’s Favs Include:

• Heloise and the Savoir Fair
• Those Dancing Days

***Remember to vote for your favorite BeatCrave Fav in Friday’s poll!

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