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East Bay Ray and The Killer Sm...

- Los Angeles, CA Alternative / Rock

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Members: East Bay Ray, Skip McSkipster, Steve Wilson, Greg Reeves

Label: MVD Audio

Manager: Kevin Raleigh

Bio: "This is a must for any fan of Dead Kennedys."
—Stereokiller

"East Bay Ray's unmistakable six-string work will see the light of day again."
—Rolling Stone

"The Killer Smiles may be the closest thing to a new DKs album since 1986's Bedtime For Democracy."
—Brooklyn Rocks

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“Record Review - EAST BAY RAY AND THE KILLER SMILES - S/T: While the Dead Kennedy's were touring East Bay Ray was using his spare time writing new material along with Skip McSkipster from the Wynonna Riders and recent DK's tours. Between them they've written a pretty cool twelve track album produced by Paul Leary of Butthole Surfers fame. While there's some DK influence in there it's fair to say that this self released is far from predictable. When the opening track 'Raising The Stakes' came blasting through the speakers I did think this was going be another DK's album but as the album went on I realised that they had some really good songs on this release. Just have a listen to songs such as 'The Heart Is Something' and 'I'm A User' which prove that East Bay Ray and Co can exist without having the need to mimic the DK's. I'm so pleased this album came my direction as it's pure Rock n Roll with social aware lyrics ... I promise this album will kick ass big time! 8.5/10”

— Street Voice UK

“RollingStone.com - "DEAD KENNEDYS' GUITARIST RETURNS WITH THE KILLER SMILES" - Although the Dead Kennedys have been back on the concert circuit for several years (with other singers taking the spot of Jello Biafra), the group hasn't issued a full-length album of new material since 1986's Bedtime for Democracy. But DK guitarist East Bay Ray's unmistakable six-string work will see the light of day again when his band, the Killer Smiles, issues The Killer Smiles on September 13th via MVD Audio.”

— Greg Prato, RollingStone.com

“GuitarWorld.com - "Dead Kennedys' East Bay Ray Discusses His New Band, The Killer Smiles" - East Bay Ray and The Killer Smiles’ self-titled debut is due to be released September 13 on MVD Audio. Produced by Butthole Surfers guitarist Paul Leary, the 12-track set finds McSkipster singing about “personal relationships and politics” over East Bay Ray’s punchy riffs.”

— Alex Rice, http://www.guitarworld.com/interview-dead-kennedys-east-bay-ray-discusses-his-ne

“Rankopedia.com - "GREATEST PUNK GUITAR PLAYER EVER" - EBR is currently #3 - The driving forces of punk had a distinctive style and sound from the chunning chug of Doyle from the misfits and Gorgeous Frankinstine. To the high pitch squeel and crush of James Williamson of the Stooges and everywhere in between, the question remains who was the best of them all? Who made you want to mosh and smash? 1. Billie Joe Armstrong ~ Green Day 2. Johnny Ramone ~ The Ramones 3. East Bay Ray ~ Dead Kennedys 4. Greg Ginn ~ Black Flag 5. Keith Levene ~ (P/I/L) 6. Steve Jones ~ The Sex Pistols 7. James Williamson ~ Iggy (Pop) and The Stooges 8. Jade Errol Puget ~ AFI 9. Noodles ~ The Offspring 10. Ray Toro ~ My Chemical Romance”

— Rankopedia.com

“CALIFORNIAN: The two faces of East Bay Ray and The Killer Smiles - As the saying goes: "Nothing is ever what it seems." It is a notion that Southern California-based, East Bay Ray and the Killer Smiles, accepted long ago. The quartet, which boasts East Bay Ray, the founding member of the Dead Kennedys, Skip McSkipster of the Wynona Riders, Steve Wilson of Tatu and Greg Reeves of Cordovan have met millions of people during their time spent touring over the years. It was a factor which played a big part in the naming of their musical ensemble when they teamed up with one another back in September 2009. "We think the name Killer Smiles conjures up images of wolves in sheep's clothing and silver-tongued devils, the facades people wear to hide their true intentions and con others," East Bay Ray said. "Some of our songs deal with this kind of emotional fakery." ”

— Erika Sorocco, North County Times | The Californian

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2012
Mar 2

The New Parish
Oakland, CA, US | 8:00pm
The New Parish
Oakland, CA, US
Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:00pm
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Including After Show Jam w Insane Punk Posse
2012
Jan 27

House of Blues Anaheim
Anaheim, CA, US | 8:00pm
House of Blues Anaheim
Anaheim, CA, US
Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Jan 26

Oakland Metro
Oakland, CA, US | 8:00pm
Oakland Metro
Oakland, CA, US
Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Jan 25

Cargo @ CommRow
Reno, NV, US | 7:00pm
Cargo @ CommRow
Reno, NV, US
Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:00pm
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2011
Oct 8

the Shakedown Bar
San Diego, CA, US | 8:00pm
the Shakedown Bar
San Diego, CA, US
Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:00pm
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EAST BAY RAY & the KILLER SMILES (DEAD KENNEDYS) CHANNEL 3 D.P.I. CODA REACTOR $10 BUY TICKETS ONLINE: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/202411 DOORS: 8 PM / SHOW: 9 PM Legendary DEAD KENNEDYS guitarist EAST BAY RAY and current Dead Kennedys vocalist SKIP McSKIPSTER from the WYNONA RIDERS, have formed an exciting new band, THE KILLER SMILES. Drummer STEVE WILSON and bassist GREG REEVES round out the lineup. WILL BE PLAYING DEAD KENNEDYS SONGS!!!!!!! Posh Boy darlings of yesteryear? CHANNEL 3 will be making the jaunt back down to the Shakedown with their liquor lipped swagger. Always a good time & a Shakedown favorite as the booze will be flowing and all of their anthems jammed. If you haven’t already, check out their documentary dvd “One More For All My True Friends” for an introspective look at their whole career and definitely worth picking up. There’s a reason why the youngins are still picking up their records & still screaming along. D.P.I. is bringing their raging Hardcore Skate Punk back to the Shakedown! Ocean Beach locals DRUNKIN PUNKIN IDIOTS are bringin' it back to Shakedown in the name of booze, skateboarding & general reckless abandon. Banned from various local San Diego venues because of the chaos from their shows, Shakedown welcomes them back with open arms & beer bottles. Then we’ve got locals Coda Reactor raging like a well oiled Hardcore Rock n Roll machine bringing to mind the stylings of the Bronx, Burning Love & She Rides fronted by a modern day Jim Morrison. It’s also Miles’ (singer for Coda Reactor) B-Day so make sure to get the man a shot so he can get into character but I don’t think he really gets out of it…..

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Superior writing and rickin performance.
LUCIEN
Dang,,I wish Paul would produce My record,,I suck at it,,lol.You guys effin Rock!
Delaney Simpson
You guys are awesome!