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News: I like to keep it simple...

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

When it comes to music I like to keep it simple. Like Harlan Howard said "three chords and the truth."

Or maybe just two chords and some intriguing lies...

Show: Jul 22, 2012 @ Graffiti's Bar & Grill

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ages: 19+

Show: Jun 22, 2012 @ Graffiti's Bar & Grill

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ages: 19+

Show: Jun 01, 2012 @ This Ain't Hollywood

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ages: 19+

News: Next show May 25th back to the Cadillac Lounge!

Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The art auction at the Press Club was a tremendous success. Lots of money raised for Habitat for Humanity!

Next up for the Hangovers - we'll be returning to Toronto's spiritual home of rock and roll Friday May 25th for two sets of rock and roll on the patio!

Show: May 25, 2012 @ The Cadillac Lounge

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

News: May 3rd at the Press Club

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Art Auction for Africa- As some of you know Karen Oh is fundraising to be part of a Habitat for Humanity build in Mulanje, Malawi this summer. To help raise money we have gathered artists from different areas of Canada and the world to donate art pieces for a silent auction. This is an exiting opportunity to see different artists and mediums from places like South Africa, Germany, Texas, California, Halifax, Montreal as well as many amazing local artists from the GTA.

The night will also include raffles to win surprises and other goodies! The art show starts at 7, wine and vegan treats will be served. Music provided by Christian D and The Hangovers starts at 10. $5 cover (or pay what you can) after 10pm.

Silent auction for all art pieces will run from 7pm-12am. All art pieces will remain on display at The Press Club for the month of May and then be delivered to the winning bid on June 1st.

***Absolutely all proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity.***

The evening is sure to be packed with fun and those warm fuzzy feelings of helping out! We hope to see you all there!

News: I don't play rock and roll...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

"I don't play rock and roll. The rock and roll plays me."

~Christian

News: Saturday April 7th- we're heading to Collingwood!

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

News: Next up March 31 at the Duke Live

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

News: There's new songs on our Bandcamp page

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

2 songs about blame and heartbreak... A little darker than the last CD maybe. Instead of music from a drunken bar band, this is more like Hangover music for after the party's over.

So here's the new digital single, or double digital download or whatever the hell you would call 2 songs bundled together in the digital world.

Right now it's available on the Bandcamp site, for 99 cents, for the songs and a pdf download of liner notes/ lyrics. We'll be putting up on iTunes soon, but this is the cheaper option, with extras...because you're getting them right from us.

Go on check it out here: http://christiand.bandcamp.com/

News: Free - or pay what you want!

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

From now until our show at the Garrison you can grab Blame it on Your Bloodline just click the link.

We've never played it live -and Friday will be it's first night out!

News: at the Bovine Friday Feb 3rd

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Next show - we're back at the Bovine with The Blue Demons and Aunt Beazy!

News: New T-shirts on the way!

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

New T-shirts on the way from the fine folks at Mariachi Ink!

Design by Mariachi Ink

Photo © Linda Dawn Hammond 2008 www.indyfoto.com/

News: Next show is January Friday the 13th!

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

News: new recording has commenced...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Drum tracks done on two new songs. Here's Tim getting ready to do his thing.

News: new youtube channel!

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

So we set up a new youtube channel, ChristianDMusic's Channel and the first thing I did was to try to do an arty black and white thing on my iphone.

Go check it out if you dare, and please subscribe to the channel, and let us know if you have any video or pics of the Hangovers in action that you might like to share...

News: Barrie was a blast !

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Man, Barrie was a blast! Thank you to Anti Hero Tattoos and the Foxx Lounge
The Brains, The Katacombs, Brigham, and everyone who came out to the show!

If you're a psychobilly fan make sure to check out the Brains- always been great but the new line-up with the addition of Brad Graves on 2nd guitar is killer!

~Christian

News: Next show - Rancho Relaxo!

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0800

First of all- thank you to everyone who came out to the Dakota this past Saturday - we played all night and had a blast!

The next Toronto show is gonna be at Rancho Relaxo Thursday Oct 6 with Little Foot Long Foot- I think that's gonna be a real barn burner of a show! You should probably be there...

News: Next Show Sat Sept 24 at the Dakota

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Press: Feature Interview

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0800

There are certain bands that come to mind automatically when you mention a city or country. And the rockabilly group Chrisitan D And The Hangovers are one of those bands that jump out at you when you mention Toronto. Christian D and The Hangovers have been going at it for a long time and their live shows are living proof that they know how to rock the house at any time of the day or night. - Toronto Rockabilly.com

News: Cool new website TorontoRockabilly.com

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0800

So there's a cool new website in the town of Toronto. And it features us and a bunch of our T.O. friends like Alistair Christl, Buzz Deluxe, The Howling Bullets, The Swinging BlackJacks- you get the idea.

Big thanks to Mr. Andrew Wright for starting this thing up- it's a really cool addition to the Toronto scene!

Go check it out at torontorockabilly.com

News: Getting some new songs ready ...

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:58:10 -0800

Working up to go and record some new stuff in July....

Press: A toast to The Hangovers

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Christian DeArmond doesn’t seem to give a toss what tags critics use to describe the music that his band, Christian D & the Hangovers, makes. I didn’t ask, but I’m guessing he’s pretty comfy with psychobilly. With a style that looks to The Cramps, Nick Cave and Elvis, The Hangovers belt out distorted, punky rockabilly on record and on stage as if their lives depended on it. - THE TORONTO SUN

Press: Rockabilly alive, well at The Dominion - Toronto Sun

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Rockabilly alive, well at The DominionToronto SunTomorrow night, Tennessee Voodoo Coupe headlines East End Rockabilly Riot 9 and the triple bill includes The Greasemarks and Christian D and the Hangovers. As Faris does at every EERR, he'll be spinning “revved-up rockabilly. ...and more » - Google

Press: Christian D and The Hangovers

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0800

I asked him to suggest a name for the backing band; he said “why don’t you just call them the Hangovers.” So I did. I guess the current crop of Hangovers are happy enough with it, since it kind of presumes they get to drink a lot at shows. - Google

Press: East End Rockabilly Riot #9 / Mill Street Brewery

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Christian D and the Hangovers and spinning revved-up rockabilly. DJ Rockin' Dave Faris $10 cover, doors 9 pm, showtime 10 pm 500 Queen St. E., (416) 368-6893. Sponsored by Mill St. Brewery ... - Google

News: Thursday, February 17 at Mitzi's Sister with Great Canadian Burlesque!

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Our next Toronto show-

Another evening of incredible Canadian burlesque and variety talent featuring the stars of GCB and a range of awesome talent.

Featuring Austalian Burlesque sensation Skittle D'Rouge, Dolly Berlin, Rubie La Framboise,The unpredictable Chaos Divine, Aviva the Mirage, Val Cano, Hula maniac Sadie Spins, The beautiful Belles Jumelles, the debut of Beauty School Dropout, Molly Mishap and from Boylesque T.O the amazing Wrong Note Rusty. Bella Fox, Comedic duo Parker and Seville, Pickpocket James Harrison,70's Pop Icon Vance Vallance sings, The man of Steel Kal-El Superman himself, magician James Alan and musical guest and sponsor Christian D and the Hangovers. Hosted by the Wolfman.
All these shows are pwyc with a recommended donation of $5-$10

News: Roadhouse Sundays in Hamilton

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800

ROADHOUSE SUNDAY'S - A Sunday Night Series of Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Rock n' Roll (February)

**SUNDAY FEB 6th: Christian D and the Hangovers & Gord Lewis

Press: A guitar man's swingin' feat - Toronto Star

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Here's an article on bass man Meiron "Mack Black" Blackstein's other life as a Guitar Custom & Repair Shop owner- check him out- it's definitely where we get all our work done! Living your dream often isn’t easy, especially when you choose a way that a lot of people who have tried insist won’t work. “They kept telling me you can either build guitars or fix guitars,” says Meiron Blackstien. “They said you can’t do both. It’s a totally different mind space.” In the Parkdale shop he calls The Six String Garage, Blackstien is aiming to prove them wrong. - Google

News: Hope you got your downloads

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Well, Boxing Day is over, and your chance to download the whole Shake It or Leave It album is done too.

For those of you who didn't get it we'll leave the three most popular songs up as free downloads. Which were: Vampire Rocker, Life Gets in the Way, and surprisingly to me- Good Woman.

Hope you had a lovely holiday, and we hope to see y'all in the new year!

~Christian

News: Hangovers for the Holidays!

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

I can't afford to get you anything for Xmas- so how about some free music instead of a gift? You can download all the songs from Shake It or Leave It until Boxing day. Just click "MP3"

If you're in Toronto this Thursday the 23rd we hope to see you at the Bovine!

~Christian

News: One Show left for 2010

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

This Thursday we are at the Bovine Sec Club for our last show of 2010.

It's Prince Perry and the Gladtones EP release, Straight Razors opening and me and the Hangovers in the middle slot.

Come on out for some pre-Xmas partying with us!

~Christian

News: Come on out for Tits for Tots!! A burlesque Holiday Fundraiser!

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:22:53 -0800

Tuesday, December 14 at 9:00pm - December 15 at 12:00am

Mitzis Sister 1554 Queen West

	Another year has come and gone and Great Canadian Burlesque presents its annual Toy Drive "Tits for Tots" featuring over 20 of the top vaudeville and burlesque stars in Toronto. With all proceeds being divided and dropped off at 2 major Toronto based Toy fundraiser charities. For a mere $10 or a new unwrapped toy- come and see a showcase of talent featuring Fionna Flauntit, Dolly Berlin, St Stella, Aviva the Mirage, Molly Misha...p, Keela Watts, Esther De Ville, Chaos Divine, Olive or Oliver?, Kitty Kerosene, Stella Semi Automatic, Val Cano, Kenekie Street, Loretta Jean, The Harlettes: Maria Juana, Bunny Angora, Trixi Jones (2010 Strip Search winner) Marcel Martinek and once again joining us from the South Pole Sketchy Claus. Musical acts include Dano Von Drat and Christian D and the Hangovers plus the magic of Dan Stapleton, and mentalist Ron Guttman. Plus a special Holiday singalong with (recently released from prison) 70's pop icon Vance Vallance Hosted by none other then the Great Canadian Wolfman!! Brought to you by : Christian D and the Hangovers, Blonde Moxie Makeup, Mill Street Brewery, Pin up Parlour .com, and Great Canadian Burlesque.See More

Another year has come and gone and Great Canadian Burlesque presents its annual Toy Drive "Tits for Tots" featuring over 20 of the top vaudeville and burlesque stars in Toronto. With all proceeds being divided and dropped off at 2 major Toronto based Toy fundraiser charities.

For a mere $10 or a new unwrapped toy- come and see a showcase of talent featuring Fionna Flauntit, Dolly Berlin, St Stella, Aviva the Mirage, Molly Misha...p, Keela Watts, Esther De Ville, Chaos Divine, Olive or Oliver?, Kitty Kerosene, Stella Semi Automatic, Val Cano, Kenekie Street, Loretta Jean, The Harlettes: Maria Juana, Bunny Angora, Trixi Jones (2010 Strip Search winner) Marcel Martinek and once again joining us from the South Pole Sketchy Claus. Musical acts include Dano Von Drat and Christian D and the Hangovers plus the magic of Dan Stapleton, and mentalist Ron Guttman. Plus a special Holiday singalong with (recently released from prison) 70's pop icon Vance Vallance

Hosted by none other then the Great Canadian Wolfman!!

Brought to you by : Christian D and the Hangovers, Blonde Moxie Makeup, Mill Street Brewery, Pin up Parlour .com, and Great Canadian Burlesque.See More

News: The Six String Garage Presents

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Christian D and the Hangover with Alistair Christl.

Artwork from the Pin up Parlour on display.

Pay what you can so come on out!

News: Nick Cave blows minds/ changes lives -again!

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:48:25 -0800

I’d guess I’ve been listening to Nick Cave for about 25 years- first thing I heard was Release the Bats, which as a young boy, whose friends all seemed to be listening to Iron Maiden at the time, blew my little mind.

It must have been about 1985, on the old CBC late night show, Brave New Waves, which was awesome if you spent lots of time in a small cottage/ fishing community – as I did. It was THE way for people like me to hear new, challenging music unless you had really cool friends- of which I had but one.

That’s where I got introduced to the Birthday Party and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on the same night- it was the Brave New Waves on air birthday party, if I remember correctly, so naturally they started with the Birthday Party and continued with Nick Cave stuff for a solid hour. Played songs, read quotes – host at the time was CBC mainstay Brent Bambury- I’ve got the show somewhere on an old cassette that I used to tape over and over and over capturing whatever was cool the show played in those days. One Nick quote I think I remember is “women are the rock stars of the world, and I can only worship at their feet.”

ANYWAY- Nick Cave changed my life back then- it was so outside and noisy, intelligent and bloozy and punk rock - and hey, I hadn’t really listened to Beefheart or the Stooges yet. It was mesmerizing, he didn’t really sing, he howled. It was messy and lyrically challenging improv rock and roll. I loved it, I bought it, I bought his first book, I bought all the albums for years. And I still do.

Move forward to tonight. I just got back from Grinderman. It’s years and years down the road. Nick still howls like a man possessed. His lyrics still come on like a bible student who has taken to the bottle and illicit sex for kicks. The music is still based in the blues with a white noise smear of distortion and feedback over the top.

I’m still in love with it. It does something to me I can’t quite explain, but imagine that someone might feel in a drunken backwoods religious communion. I don’t just want to hear/ see it. I want to be it.

My own musical path has been towards simplicity, trying to find the most basic structures, acoustic guitars, three chords, no changes, simple melodies, heartfelt lyrics. Tonight I want to break out the electric guitars, distorted amps and grind!

Thank you Mr. Nick Cave for 30 plus years of rock and roll.

News: Saturday night at the Black Swan Tavern - Rockabilly Double Feature!

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:21:41 -0800

Two Hard hitting bands November 6th at the Black Swan.
Christian D and the Hangovers and Lead Sled Rocket!

Doors @10pm
Cover 10 dollars

News: Live video from the Cadillac Lounge

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0800

"Life Gets in the Way" -Live at Live at the Cadillac Lounge, Oct 15/ 2010.New additions to the Hangovers- Ken and Tim Kelley on drums and bass.
Camera by Truesville. Cadillac Lounge, Oct 15/ 2010

News: We'll be drinking beer at the Cadillac Lounge- Friday Oct 15th

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:37:52 -0800

"When the stars come out, and the sun's gone down, we'll be drinking beer at the Cadillac Lounge- don't wanna sleep my life away."

Hope to see you all there! And just click "Sleep my Life Away" to download the song for free leading up to the show.

Christian D and the Hangovers and Alistair Christl and the Cosmotones play the Cadillac Lounge, Toronto Friday October 15th.

Press: Vents Interviews: Christian D. and the Hangovers

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Christian D. and the Hangovers. What's the meaning behind the band's name? C: My name is Christian- so that's fairly obvious, & The Hangovers is probably a reference to our beer swilling seat of your pants live show- but Dano from the Von Drats named the band, so you'd have to ask him. - Vents

Press: Wildy's World full review

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

From the dark underbelly of Toronto, where urban cowboys moonlight in the psychobilly clubs comes Christian D And The Hangovers. Mixing early rock n roll with punk, country and lots of beer, Christian D And The Hangovers do for rockabilly what Big Rude Jake does for big band music. After the well-received Life Gets In The Way EP, released in 2008, Christian D And The Hangovers had to go full length to build on their legacy. Build on it they have with the dynamic Shake It...Or Leave It! This is an album you can't put down. - Wildy's World

News: Wildy's World reviews Shake it or Leave it- Rating: 4 Stars (Out of 5)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

From the dark underbelly of Toronto, where urban cowboys moonlight in the psychobilly clubs comes Christian D And The Hangovers. Mixing early rock n roll with punk, country and lots of beer, Christian D And The Hangovers do for rockabilly what Big Rude Jake does for big band music. After the well-received Life Gets In The Way EP, released in 2008, Christian D And The Hangovers had to go full length to build on their legacy. Build on it they have with the dynamic Shake It...Or Leave It! This is an album you can't put down.

wildysworld.blogspot.com

News: Christian D and the Hangovers have signed with Clayton

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:45:01 -0800

We are excited to announce Christian D and the Hangovers have signed with Clayton. What a display of energy this band shows in their photos. You’ve got to see them live. You can find out where they are playing next right here by clicking on this link “Christian D and the Hangovers” They have been using our white pearl, .8mm rounded triangle shape, custom guitar picks. We look forward to making more picks for this fun band. If you’d like to be endorsed please submit your info here endorsements.

Press: Christian D and The Hangovers | Steve Clayton Official Blog

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0800

We are excited to announce Christian D and the Hangovers have signed with Clayton. What a display of energy this band shows in their photos. - Google

Press: Blue Suede News review of "Shake it Or Leave It!"

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

"Shake It or Leave It!" showcases the Hangovers upbeat rootsy Rock over a compact 12 song, 35 minute set, short and sweet without any filler.... Two of the best songs on the album stake out new territory. Opener "Vampire Rocker," storms out of the gate in a fury of pounding drums, fiery guitars and yelped vocals, a horror-themed number with a Psychobilly edge. And "Mr. Handsome" is an unexpected change of pace, a sinister serial killer tale featuring some great tremelo-fueled twangy guitar." - Blue Suede News

News: mp3s now at Tesco Entertainment in the U.K.

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:41:30 -0800

Just click here: Tesco Entertainment

News: Rockabilly HQ reviews Shake it or Leave it

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:36:04 -0800

The CD slides into the slot and the stereo displays "Loading"....suddenly Track 1, Vampire Rocker, rips out of the speakers as if some demonic sect had summoned something which Buffy will have to deal with once it's blazed a trail of carnage through the nighttime streets of Toronto.

Once the guys have you firmly by the throat, the release their grip a little with the second track. The whole CD, in fact, makes you sit up and take notice, with each rich, pounding rhythm, they crescendo they way through to, what is in my opinion, their magnum opus The Cramps' Cornfed Dames.

Read the full review here: Rockabilly HQ Review

Press: Rockabilly HQ reviews Shake it or Leave it

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0800

...suddenly Track 1, Vampire Rocker, rips out of the speakers as if some demonic sect had summoned something which Buffy will have to deal with once it's blazed a trail of carnage through the nighttime streets of Toronto. - Rockabilly HQ

News: It's a hot summer day and I miss the ocean

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Wish I was at the beach- and I got a song about missing the beach where I grew up.

Since the bay is what I'm thinking about right now, why don't you download Child of the East Coast and see what I'm missing?

to download it cliick here

News: Just picked up a sticker order

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:12:38 -0800

4"x 4" Vinyl logo stickers -pick one up at a show, or click this link to the online store !

News: Next T.O. show!

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Next show will be the Six String Garage Launch Party at Mitzi's Sister Friday July 25th. We're celebrating the opening of our bass palyers new guitar repair shop- c'mon down!

News: Hey Ottawa

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Hope ya had some fun with us Friday night, I know we had a good time!

News: Montreal show Saturday has been cancelled.

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Beyond our control Montreal - but we will try to make it back your way in September!

News: Upcoming shows - the band line- ups are confirmed!

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:07:33 -0800

May 21st -Toronto - Cadillac Lounge with Lead Sled Rocket and Canteen Knockout

June 4th- Ottawa at the Elmdale with Lefty MacRighty and the Shameless Bastards

June 5th - Montreal at L'Hemisphere Gauche with Joe Henry and the Rockin' Bones and DJ Custom Pat

News: Friday May 21st @ the Cadillac Lounge

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:38:05 -0800

The May show has been moved to Friday May 21st! We'll be joined by Canteen knockout and Lead Sled Rocket.

C'mon out and shake it to start the long weekend off right & rocking!

News: Jango listeners?

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:52:06 -0800

Any of you using Jango to get your music? Coz we've got a few tunes up over there!

Jango

News: Have you heard about Bandcamp?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

No it's not the opening line of a bad joke. While running around Canadian Music Fest the day after our showcase I learned about this site where people can download songs in various digital formats - and the choice is completely theirs!

That seems like something no one else is doing so I thought I'd give it a try and set up a page where you can grab it for free.

http://christiand.bandcamp.com/

The fans get to choose stuff- is this the future of downloads? Try it out and see what you think.

News: CMW Showcase Thursday March 11th

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Next Thursday we'll be at the Cadillac Lounge for CMW- we hit the stage at midnight!

Get your tickets: here!

News: Blue Suede News review of "Shake It or Leave It!"

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Here's and excerpt:

Blue Suede News # 89 Winter 09/2010
"Shake It or Leave It!" showcases the Hangovers upbeat rootsy Rock over a compact 12 song, 35 minute set, short and sweet without any filler.... Two of the best songs on the album stake out new territory. Opener "Vampire Rocker," storms out of the gate in a fury of pounding drums, fiery guitars and yelped vocals, a horror-themed number with a Psychobilly edge. And "Mr. Handsome" is an unexpected change of pace, a sinister serial killer tale featuring some great tremelo-fueled twangy guitar."