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Classic Ruins
Garage / Rock

		"Est. 1978 (good gawd!)" Boston, Massachusetts United States Profile Views: 19946 Last Login: 10/5/2008
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Member Since	12/5/2005
Band Website	This is as close as it gets for now
Band Members	Frank Rowe (guitar, harmonica, lead vocals) Carl Biancucci (bass) Jeff Crane (guitar/v) Matt Burns (drums)
Influences	Link Wray,Cream circa Disraeli Gears,and any/all bands who play straight forward old school garage/punk (with a just a smidge of blooz thrown in).
Sounds Like	"On a good night the band sounds like some freakin’ classic-rock monolith" - Brett Milano -
Record Label	Raveup (Italy),Bench Clearing Brawl (USA)
Type of Label	Indie

Upcoming Shows

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Oct 18 2008

10:00P

O’Brien’s w The Victims /Mess Me Ups /Black Mosettes

Allston Rock City, Massachusetts

Oct 24 2008

10:00P

GENO’s - Kip Brown’s B’day Bash (w/the Pontiffs)

Portland, Massachusetts

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About Classic Ruins

Formed in 1978 by Frank Rowe (x-Baby's Arm) and Billy Borgioli (x-Real Kids),Classic Ruins are still at it today,playing their garage punk as if onstage at the Rat. Billy has retired from playing and is now an artist (he had a gallery showing of his work at the Zeitgeist,in Inman Square),but longtime bassist Carl Biancucci is still in the fold,as is ex-Commandos/Ballbusters guitarist Jeff Crane on second guitar,and former V drummer Matt Burns. This year sees the 20th anniversary of their 1986 Throbbing Lobster album LASSIE EATS CHICKENS,with LASSIE being released on CD for the first time with extra cuts (including the original band's take on Lyres' "How Do You Know"). The "boys" are older now,and while not necessarily wiser,they still sound pretty great - Link Wray would be proud - so don't be a stranger.

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jacques	Oct 2 2008 11:23 AM Do not miss Chris Wilson new CD, this is the "second Life" and it rocks .. more info on www. flamin-groovy. com
rockchick	Oct 1 2008 6:51 AM This comment was sent by your friend via the Green Spot app. To block this app and all communications from it, click Here. ------------------------------------------- Hey Classic Ruins, I left you a gift. Click and pick it up.
THE DARLINGS ®	Sep 24 2008 11:49 PM Hello It's we...
The Brooklyns	Sep 19 2008 4:24 AM waz up guys
The Mess Me Ups	Sep 18 2008 7:49 PM
DJ Matthew Griffin	Sep 10 2008 5:54 PM Hi guys!
SO...	Aug 29 2008 12:50 PM LUV
Jo	Aug 26 2008 8:34 PM I hear that I get to see you guys play on 18th October. Awesome stuff.
BILL	Aug 23 2008 6:11 PM hey Carl thanks. it felt like i was back in bunratty's, in a good way. frank's an even better player now i think, and his lyrics have always been top-notch. the band kicked some ass. the arrangement of please please me was an eye-opener.
The Brooklyns	Aug 23 2008 3:55 PM Awesome show last night at the Cantab, guys. You totally ROCK !! Cheers, Maureen & Tom
BILL	Aug 19 2008 12:28 AM 'room starts spinning' has been a favorite since back in the day. "BIG FOOT!"
The Brooklyns	Aug 15 2008 5:41 AM See You Then
Anya	Aug 4 2008 12:12 AM Sorry about missing the "Eyetalian orgy" last night - at least catching some of Frank's humor made up for it. Hope you boys had a great one!
serpentine stone	Aug 3 2008 11:04 PM well that was a(nother) good show last night. that frank rowe character is hawt.
Catherine Carter	Jul 30 2008 7:22 PM ha ha ha!!!
SO...	Jul 29 2008 2:29 AM Hey hey! I'm almost up to date & ready to "communicate"! Kisses
Chronics	Jul 24 2008 12:48 AM Old song by the chronics on line from '99. Great pop sounds from Rip Off records sessions (song not included on that release cos too much melody for rip off records!). See you frends
The Last Second	Jul 21 2008 2:46 AM Great show last night, good time was had by all Keep rockin'!!
Chronics	Jun 16 2008 5:41 PM hey Carl, glad to be frend of the Classic Ruins. Since I was a baby I was fan of yr band and all the other great Boston groups. The italo american component of boston rock meant a lot to me! I mean, i was proud when I read all those italian surnames on back cover of classic ruins or the real kids records. hey, Shiba plays not more with us. All the best, Yr pal, Stefano
SO...	Jun 9 2008 4:21 PM I'm on my way! Kisses!
The Varmints	Jun 2 2008 1:58 AM
V8 Interceptors	May 12 2008 3:16 AM Hey guys! Hope all is well in Beantown.
bob	May 9 2008 8:09 PM hey long time. no? wow, i heard about the monkey's death and i was shocked. so, is all fine with you? have an iced tea...courtesy of john. HA! that would be the fuckin day when cantones gave something free. WAIT! those after-hour parties. oops...forgot. --bob
The Brooklyns	May 7 2008 7:57 PM Hey Carl, Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!
The Golden Arrows	May 3 2008 7:11 PM Happy Birthday Carl. Have a nice trip to England!
Tontileo	Apr 18 2008 12:49 PM I wish this pic wasn't so dark and I didn't cut off your tuning pegs, but I still like it.
Tontileo	Apr 4 2008 8:51 AM Geez, how could I be so rude as to neglect to thank you for adding me to your friends? Many fond memories of many nights seeing you play out, but one of the best had to be the night at Cantone's when another of your fans found me outside, astride his Harley that was parked by the curb. Ooops! Instead of beating me up, he ended up giving me a ride around Beacon Hill and Downtown. By the time we got back there was a crowd on the street waiting for us and cheering as we roared to a stop. Talk about feeling like a queen.
WORMTOWN UNDERGROUND RADIO NETWORK	Mar 27 2008 10:12 PM
Johnny	Mar 25 2008 2:12 PM Too bad this isn't a pic of the Ruins' long time bassist--his act was amazing till his monkey died........
HENRI-PAUL & THE MAVERICKS	Mar 23 2008 2:22 AM
Knaughty Sarah Booking	Mar 20 2008 2:06 AM Thank you Classic Carl!!!! The record is amazing!!!..as are you!!! Hugs, Kisses, and Love, Knaughty Sarah
Adam Earley	Mar 10 2008 3:28 AM thanks again for coming back to portland, had a blast! see ya in a few months, i'll be in touch.
The AdMen™	Mar 6 2008 6:01 PM Classic Ruins 4eva
Steve Victim	Feb 28 2008 6:13 AM HEY GUYS! I DON'T THINK I EVER POSTED ONE OF THE PICTURES THAT I TOOK OF YOU THE NIGHT WE BOTH PLAYED THE ABBEY THIS PAST DECEMBER. HERE IT IS, PLUS THE VICTIMS WITH SARA FROM THAT SAME NIGHT...ROCK ON!
The Chickadees	Feb 25 2008 12:00 AM lots of fun at genos! see ya guys in a few weeks!
John Symon Asher Bruce (Jack)	Feb 7 2008 4:52 AM Thanks ! Janie xxxxx
MUSCLECAH	Jan 31 2008 2:48 AM HEY ... We played wid a Ruin the uddah nite!!! How are yah??? ... see you soon... CHris n' Cath.
D&M Guitars	Jan 21 2008 2:31 PM Thanks for the "add" Carl. Nice to see you the other night... DM
The Brooklyns	Jan 21 2008 2:46 AM Hey Carl good time at The Cantab, had alot of fun playing, it was a great night . We will see you soon. Tom & Maureen
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