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Welcome to Rankoutsider Records, an independent music label devoted to roots music based in Los Angeles. We specialize in Rock 'n Roll, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Punk, Garage etc. The label was formed in 2006 by Pat Todd, front man/songwriter of The Lazy Cowgirls. Our roster of over 25 acclaimed artists includes Pat Todd and the Rankoutsiders, Scott "Deluxe" Drake (Humpers frontman), Kevin K, Earle Mankey, The Condors, Hutch, Stace England and the Salt Kings, The Black Jetts, The B-Movie Rats, Brian McCartney (ex-Trash Brats) with more coming every day.

Latest News

Four Rankoutsider Records bands will be performing at The Las Vegas Shakedown, a three day music Festival from Oct. 13th -15th in downtown Las Vegas.

All Rankoutsider bands are performing on Sat, Oct. 15th. at the following times and venues:

Luck Of The Draw @ Azul Tequila 7 PM

The Lucky Cheats @ The Beauty Bar 6:30 PM

Barrio Tiger @ The Beauty Bar 8:30 PM

Pat Todd and The Rankoutsiders @ The Beauty Bar 11:30 PM

For more info and a full festival lineup go to lasvegasshakedown.com

3 day tix are $73 in advance

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The Union Electric release a new 45!

Tunnels / An Irish Orphan 7"

Rankoutsider Records (Outsider 32)

www.theunionelectric.bandcamp.com

"What if we could combine the best of The Pogues with early Uncle Tupelo and throw a bit of Flaming Lips in for good measure, is that something you might be interested in? ...St. Louis based band The Union Electric ...serve up literate songs based in the folk tradition but filtered through indie rock and punk.

- Blog Review from Songs:Illinois, June 2011

Barrio Tiger are the featured band for April at Rebel Music TV!

The new 7” EP from Philly’s Jukebox Zeros is coming soon!! “City of Bother and Loathe” features 4 songs: 3 originals and a cover of The Testor’s “Let’s Get Zooed Out.” It’s colored vinyl and limited to 300 copies. Each copy will include a password for a download too.

Now available: the May Day Orchestra's "Ota Benga."

The May Day Orchestra is a collective group of musicians formed from several Saint Louis bands. Songwriter Tim Rakel of The Union Electric and members of the bands Tenement Ruth collaborated on "OtaBenga", a new recording for release on Rankoutsider Records in November 2010.

This particular musical piece revolves around the historical figure for which the record is named. Ota Benga was a pygmy man who was taken from the Belgian Congo and brought to the United States as part of the 1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis. The songs on the record follow his journey from family tragedy and slavery to life as an anthropology exhibit. The songs give some history of the Congo along the way with some sonic landscapes to connect the parts of the story.Though it defies an exact genre classification, comparisons have been made to Nick Cave and The Pogues. Layers of guitars, strings, horns, drums and a lead pedal steel support the set of songs about the strange journey of Ota Benga's life. "Ota Benga" is available on CD and as a double vinyl LP.

THE CONDORS “SET ME ON FIRE” Featured in Indie Film TARGET PRACTICE

“Set Me On Fire,” a song by Los Angeles quartet, THE CONDORS, has been chosen to underscore an opening sequence of TARGET PRACTICE, an independent film by Rich Riedel.

The initial trumpet blasts of “Set Me On Fire” start off the movie with buoyancy, while the song’s theme of using anger to overcome adversity fits perfectly with the challenges faced by five friends who soon find themselves in an unexpected web of horror.

TARGET PRACTICE is currently making the rounds at several prestigious film festivals, receiving accolades at every screening. It is due to be released thru Big Screen Entertainment and Warner Bros/WEA on June 20.

Condors leader, Pat DiPuccio: “We feel privileged to have our song used in such a provocative film. After seeing the movie, we definitely knew we wanted to be a part of it. We’re elated with the end result.”

“Set Me On Fire” is from The Condors CD WAIT FOR IT

(Rankoutsider Records)

For more information on The Condors go to:

http://www.myspace.com/thecondorsband

For more information on the movie go to:

http://www.myspace.com/targetpracticethefilm

RR welcomes The Black Tongued Bells to the roster!

Rankoutsider recording artist Wil Forbis has written a book! "Acid Logic: a Decade of Humorous Writing on Pop Culture, Trash Cinema and Rebel Music" is available at Amazon.com.

RANKOUTSIDER RECORDS ON NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO!

Hear NPR's Weekend Edition interview with Stace England about his new Rankoutsider Release, The Amazing Oscar Micheaux.

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On two consecutive nights, December 4th and 5th, Rankoutsider Records showcased bands on both the east and west coast. Look for more showcases in 2010!

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Rankoutsider Records welcomes The Dirty Shames and The Neighborhood Bullys to our roster. And keep your ears peeled for the release of "Carryin' a Torch," currently being worked on by Pat Todd and the Rankoutsiders.

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Keep an eye out for Rankoutsider Records Maestro Pat Todd in a background role in the upcoming Tim Burton movie "Alice in Wonderland."

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Stace England is gearing up for the release of his newest musical project: an album detailing the life of African-American filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. Click here to download a PDF with details about the album.

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Upcoming releases:

NYC's The Victims --- "Take It As It Come" CD

The Lazy Cowgirls --- "Third Time's the Charm... Again"

The Victims/Jukebox Zeros split vinyl EP

Pat Todd and the Rankoutsiders/Defendants split vinyl EP

Tijuana Hercules --- "The Almanack of Bad Luck"

Just Released: Pat Todd & The Rankoutsiders digital single "Frustration, Tragedy, & Lies." The single includes the B-Side "I Won't Forgive You." Also: The Jukebox Zeros new CD " Rock & Roll Ronin ."

We've got lots of new releases on the horizon. Keep an eye out for recordings from Scott "DeLuxe" Drake, Al Perry, Gravy Boat, The Born Liars, Bill McCarter/Stalingrad Symphony, Patrick Salt Ryan, Jesus Christ Superfly, The Humpers, The Lazy Cowgirls, Seven 40 Seven, Michael Leigh (ex-Lazy Cowgirls guitarist), Michael Whyte, The Lonesome Losers,The Defendants, Damn Faith and the Raccoons.

Our Roster

The B-Movie Rats