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Bas Clas

Rank #20 New Orleans, LA Alternative / Rock / Louisiana

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Sounds Like: Elvis Costello, The Clash, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bruce Springsteen, Graham Parker

Label: Serfdom Records

Bio: Bas Clas (pronounced ‘bahs clahs’) is derived from a Cajun term meaning "low class." The name is a tongue-in-cheek poke at prejudice, a reflection of the band's attitude about many things. From 1976 to 1991, the band worked clubs and scenes of the Deep South. "You may not know who the hell I am, ... See Full Bio

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“Rock in its truest form, mixing the primal power and political consciousness of The Clash and Elvis Costello with the swampy twang of its Louisiana roots. During their 15-year run, Bas Clas developed a hard-earned reputation as a powerhouse live act with Springsteen-like, two-hour marathon sets that established them as one of the most influential groups in South Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.”

— Dege Legg, The Independent Weekly

"non-pretentious, lyrically personal, yet universal, rhythmically dynamic, and to-the-point, great rock to hop to."

— Kathy Rodgers, Times of Acadiana

"Tight, original, and hard-charging...We've seen them...turn a crowd that didn't know them into a mass of screaming fans."

— Robert Trudeau, UpState, Shreveport

"hardline, upbeat...refreshingly positive..frenetic, powerful show...La.'s most politically attuned band--and possibly one of the best."

— Eddy Allman, The Advocate, Baton Rouge

"The truth of the matter is Bas Clas is a rock band par excellence. As a result, I have become a foamy-mouthed, ranting and raving Bas Clas fan."

— SX Ramone, Nexus, Jackson MS

"Defiantly pure American rockers...music as brainy as it is visceral."

— Southline, Atlanta

“a clever, sharp-edged alternative rock band — before the term “alternative rock” existed ”

— Walt Pierce, The Independent Weekly, Lafayette LA

“In all of Lafayette's rock and roll legacies, none measure up to that of Bas Clas. Their 1976-1991 run helped set the stage for original rock music in Lafayette…it was always their marathon live shows that built their fan base”

— Nick Pittman, The Independent Weekly, Lafayette LA

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Posted a new blog entry "We had an amazing month of April. With the release of Big Oak Tre..." http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/107982588

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