Redd Kross and Melvins are currently krossing the US on tour through September and October. The two bands (which share drummer Dale Crover and bassist Steven McDonald) just completed a two month UK/EU summer tour.
These two tours follow last year's release of The Redd Album (the band's self-titled double LP on In The Redd Records), the Redd Kross memoir Now You're One Of Us (which is now available as an ebook), and the documentary film Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story (which is now available to stream at home). EDIT: DVD and Blu-Ray announced for January 2026 (just in time for your Christmas return credits!)
This blog has featured a Redd Kross jukebox, plus Tween Baes From Tostardo (a companion to Teen Babes from Monsanto) and a two disc set of Redd Kross b-sides and rarities.
Today we have a Redd Kross Songbook -- over 30 cover versions of songs originally written and performed by Redd Kross. But wait, there's also an additional 40+ versions of the six songs from their 1981 debut EP.
ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB:
A free Bandcamp download of a Redd Kross concert recorded during their 2024 US tour (which includes all of the songs from the 1981 EP, plus their klassic versions of "Deuce" and "Crazy Horses").
The Gotobeds (who have covered the entire Red Cross EP) recently released a great new album called Masterclass.
It's OK (the band led by former RK lead guitarist Robert Hecker) has a new album called Product Of California, with Roy McDonald (Muffs, Redd Kross) on drums.
RK's current lead guitarist Jason Shapiro used to be in the band Celebrity Skin, and you can hear their music at the Black Lodge Relics blog! If you ask nicely, Black Lodge Relics might repost the Lovedolls movies and their soundtracks. And speaking of soundtracks, another former Redd Kross member (Brian Reitzell) is now a famous film and TV soundtrack composer!
My Little Redd Kross Song Book: https://pixeldrain.com/u/rXPrkTEv
ReplyDeleteThe Red Cross EP Tribute LP: https://pixeldrain.com/u/KVGMmgSw
BONUS: A.C. Newman of the New Pornographers contributed a chapter on Redd Kross to the book "The Show I’ll Never Forget: 50 Writers Relive Their Most Memorable Concertgoing Experience". Here's that chapter: https://mega.nz/file/HZgAhTJI#1u8YENBdTkkc_k-2eiu-4OxKbvTKgo9tRI2UzRD4uZw
I love everything about this post, Jon! Great artwork, great band, and even some reading material! Bravo.
ReplyDeleteYou have been TRICKED into liking an AI generated album cover! Ha ha! Note the extra finger on the guy in front, and possibly on the gun (?) which seems to be pointing back at the person holding it. Not sure what's going on there. AI apparently associates the prompt "Redd Kross" with a Manson Family vibe, but also with luxurious hair. Maybe that's Tex Watson on the left, and he and Charlie are looking their best for a night of creepy crawling?
DeleteThanks for the kind words. Next month my son and I will drive three hours to see Redd Kross open for Melvins. Should be a fun road trip! Last year was the first time I missed an RK show in Atlanta.
"DOH!"
DeleteThanks! I was fortunate to see Redd Kross (as part of a very cool concert series in Los Angeles) just a couple of weeks ago:
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NICE! I'm not familiar with Kate Clover, but would love to see Juanita & Juan! And this "DJ Keith Morris" sounds like a promising young talent.
DeleteJohn Hartman........now you're burying me with Redd Crosssss stuff.....not fair guys
ReplyDeletePainful, I hardly know anything about Redd Kross...
ReplyDeleteIn your first post I mentioned I lost sight of them from their 1983 output (january 6th post) Thank you for keeping them under attention. I like The Melvins too. I must have seen them early 90s. Mostly remember they were LOUD. and slow, and not as menacing as the first two times I saw The Swans
ReplyDeleteWow, what an embarrassment of riches!! This is pure awesomeness -- thanks Jonder!!
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