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The Riverboat Gamblers

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Formed in Denton, Texas in 1997, The Riverboat Gamblers, instantly made a name for themselves with their rowdy, energetic live shows.

Building a local following, based on a self released single and lots of sweat, the band began to take the show from the dives and house parties of their home State to the rest of their Country. In 2001 Austin punk legend Tim Kerr (Big Boys, Poison 13) produced their (s/t) debut album released on the Washington D.C. based label Vile Beat Records. The band’s unique performances caught the attention of S.F. based label, Gearhead Records, a deal was inked & earlier this year their second album—also produced by Tim Kerr—“Something To Crow About” was released.

With the momentum from all the positive press received from “Something to Crow About” in magazines such as Spin and Alternative Press, the Riverboat Gamblers again hit the road awing crowds from New York to San Francisco. The band continued to earn pages of press for both shows played and shows cancelled due to injuries. The intensity of the Gamblers live shows have caused broken teeth, lacerated body parts, and thousands of dollars in medical bills….
but all unintentional and all in the name of fun. It’s all part of the X factor that has given the Gamblers a fanatical and even somewhat celebrity following and has made them America’s media darlings.The band continue to press on writing new material and preparing for the upcoming European and Japanese tours. The video for the hit single “What’s What” is nearly completed and the song is to be featured on Jackass star Bam Margera’s part in the November 411 video magazine.

The Gamblers have played with a wide range of

artists, from the Dictators to Chris Isaak to the Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
They have headlined Austin’s SXSW three years in a row, and kicked everyone in the face at Gearfest (U.S.A.).

The Denton, Texas tradition of proving fertile turf for music is solidified with The Riverboat Gamblers. Rock, punk, pop, garage, whatever you want to call it, is all swirled into an intense ball or thermonuclear energy ready to explode. Whenever the Gamblers take the stage, make sure you have a blast shield.

The odds seem in favour of betting on The Riverboat Gamblers!