Gearhead Records One Year Anniversary

A year ago, Gearhead Record store opened in Woodland, California. They had a huge all day music festival with bands from the area, including the Secretions. The Secretions were asked back to play the one year anniversary party, but unfortunately Dan was on tour in Europe. Luckily, Rat-O-Matic was there to fill the void.

Although they had already played a show together as a Ramones cover band, this was still technically their first show.

The weather couldn't decide whether to rain or shine, so the attendance was pretty sparse. A couple of Secretins showed up, as well as members of bands that were due to go on later.

I don't attend Rat-O-Matic practices and hadn't heard any of the songs, so I had no idea what to expect. They have all the energy of a good pop punk band with more of a hardcore sound. Mattomatic busted out some really beautiful guitar bits that added some depth and melody. Overall, the band looked like they had a good time, and I know the crowd enjoyed them.

- Crystal

Photos from the show.

Rat-O-Matic on Punknews.org

Barely one show under their belt and Rat-O-Matic has already made it onto punknews.org! They appeared in this blurb about the upcoming Gearhead Records show.

"This Saturday, November 8th Gearhead Records will host a fundraiser and one year anniversary party at their boutique record and clothing store Gearhead Records and Stuff in Woodland, CA. The free event will run from noon until 7 PM, with money from raffles and food sales to benefit the Sexual and Domestic Violence Shelter in Woodland.

The event will feature local punk, country and rock'n'roll bands like Mickie Rat's Rat-O-Matic, the Pizzas, the Bathtub Gins, Rat Damage, the Bottom Dwellers, the Jim Rowdy Shot and local favorites The Losin' Streaks."

Congrats!