Wicked Opossum Records

02/03/2025

I mixed an album and we are releasing it. This is the first thing I ever really mixed, so I'm pretty proud of how it turned out. Looking forward to releasing live albums that I also record in the future.

LIVE ALBUM, BAYBEEEEEE!

Wrong Life ‘Live at Reggies’ is out now digitally and on limited edition CD via Wicked Opossum Records: https://wronglife.bandcamp.com/album/strangers-live-at-reggies

Recorded live at Reggies in Chicago on December 17th 2022 at the release show for ‘Starstruck: A Tribute to The Kinks’ (alongside Riverboat Gamblers, The Figbeats, Publicity Stunt and The Mizzerables), and released today on Dave Davies’ birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE DAVE!

Features Stephan (Nervous Passenger) on drums, Tim (Hospital Job/Horrible Things) on lead guitar, and Noelle (Rational Anthem) on bass, alongside my grotty self.

The album also has both the Jamie Ward stereo mix and Shel Talmy mono mix of the version of ‘Strangers’ I did for The Kinks tribute comp.

I'll have a bunch of copies of the CD over here soon, so best holding out for a wee bit if you dwell in the UK or Europe and want one so you can save a few cheddz on postage.

Massive thanks to Mike at Wicked Opossum Records for putting the whole thing together. He truly is the king of South Bend, Indiana.

Enjoy!

02/03/2025

12/25/2024

The IT HURTS WHEN I P*E 2024 Holiday Xtravaganza is TONIGHT 8-10pm on X 107.5... Listen on your Radio here in Las Vegas, the free X107.5 app anywhere or XtremeRadio.com

Many of your favorite Xtreme Bands doing Holiday classics & originals Xtreme Style! PLAYLIST BELOW...

HOUR 1

1 From Ashes to New “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
2 Dropkick Murphys “The Season’s Upon Us”
3 SUPER DELUXE "ALL I WANTED WAS A SKATEBOARD"
4 Kalamity Kills “Jingle Bells (Slay!)”
5 Bad Religion - “White Christmas”
6 Little Stranger “Christmas Jawn”
7 Eve 6 “Noel! Noel!”
8 Run DMC “Christmas In Hollis”
9 The Offspring “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)”
10 Corey Taylor “X-M@S!”
11 Misfits “You’re A Mean One, Mr Grinch”
12 Zebrahead - "Deck the Halls (I Hate Christmas)"
13 The Riverboat Gamblers “Father Christmas”
14 Publicity Stunt “Dumb Ugly Sweater”
15 Theory of a Deadman “Mistress For Christmas”

HOUR 2

1 Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine “Christmas In Las Vegas”
2 The Killers feat Jimmy Kimmel “Joel The Lump Of Coal”
3 Escape The Fate “Christmas Song”
4 Tenacious D vs Sum 41 "Things I Want"
5 The Weeklings “Must Be Santa”
6 Switchfoot “Scrappy Little Christmas Tree”
7 Weezer “Christmas Celebration”
8 King Falcon “Dear Mrs. Claus”
9 Shinedown “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”
10 Adam Sandler "The Chanukah Song"
11 The Lonely Island - "D--- in a Box"
12 Lemmy Kilmister Motörhead, Billy F Gibbons, Dave Grohl “Run, Rudolph, Run”
13 Scott Weiland “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”
14 Reel Big Fish “Mele Kalikimaka”
15 A Special Ending... ?

Next Sunday Night is the Best of 2024!

12/24/2024

"Christmas Dirtbag” by Wheatus - Live on The Late Show with Stephen ColbertListen to Wheatus: https://Wheatus.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the official Wheatu...

12/06/2024

Indiana’s largest vinyl and music expo is returning to South Bend this weekend!

11/14/2024

FAREWELL FROM SHEL

(We are gutted to tell you that the great Shel Talmy has left the building. He passed away peacefully at home yesterday after suffering a stroke over the weekend. We will have more information, and links to obituaries, shortly, but most importantly we want you to know that Shel thought the world of you, his FB followers and supporters, and to that end, some time ago he prepared the following statement that he would like shared now - preferably with 'You Really Got Me', 'My Generation', 'Friday On My Mind' or your choice of favourite ST production cranked in the background).

"Hi to all, and many thanks to all of you who have been reading my rock stories for all this time, it has been greatly appreciated!

Please note, that if you're reading this now, this is my final vignette, as I am no longer residing on this plane of existence, and have “moved on”, to wherever that may be.

I'd like to think there is something beyond where I was to where I am now, assuming that the millions of suppositions as to what is next, are accurate.

I'd like to think that I'm thoroughly enjoying my new “residence”, and that the countless rumors that there is a big working "studio in the sky" are true, and that we are, dare I say, making heavenly music!

I am also hoping that I am currently engaged in renewing relationships with a ton of friends and acquaintances, many of which go back for decades.

I've had a good run, and I am delighted it lasted as long as it did. I'm also delighted that I am told I have a legacy that will last even longer.

I look forward to meeting some of you in the future who are reading this, but LOL, don't hurry to get here, I'm not going anywhere!"

08/09/2024

We are very excited to announce our official music lineup for Oktoberfest! A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, LaPorte County Convention & Visitor's Bureau Visit Michigan City LaPorte!

Thank you to our other sponsors,
NIPSCO
General Insurance Services
J & B West Roofing and Construction
Comcast
Xfinity
Horizon Bank

95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS
Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department
Sunset Grille
WEFM 95.9
Access LaPorte County

08/07/2024

The final leg of the Dirtbags Across America acoustic tour starts TODAY!!

8/7 - Davenport, IA - Raccoon Motel
8/8 - Lawrence, KS - Replay Lounge
8/9 - Columbia, MO - Rose Music Hall
8/10 - Peoria, IL - Kenny's Westside
8/11 - Indianapolis, IN - HI-FI
8/13 - Newport, KY - The Southgate House Revival
8/14 - Grand Rapids, MI - Morning Ritual (SOLD OUT)
8/15 - Lakewood, OH - Mahall's
8/16 - Altoona, PA - McGarveys Bar
8/18 - Piermont, NY - The Turning Point

And on August 17th we’re playing a full band electric show opening for the mighty JIMMY EAT WORLD at CelebrateErie, can you believe that?! 🤯🤩

We have unfortunately had to postpone the Dirtbags Across America acoustic show in New Jersey, BUT we’re doing one better and adding a SECOND SHOW there!! So later in the year there will be TWO acoustic shows at Cats Luck Vegan in Neptune City. More details to come!

Otherwise, all the above shows are on sale and selling fast so get em while you can!!

06/10/2024

Big thanks to PS Dump Your Boyfriend / Pfreak Show for hiring Wicked Opossum to run sound for many of their shows this Summer.

And thanks again to The Well, Bloodline, and MAKE SOUTH BEND for having me at both REBEL ART FEST yesterday and Audiofeed Music Festival in July.

Summer public events:
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June 8th - PS @ Three Oaks Flag Day
June 9th - REBEL ART FEST, South Bend
July 4th-7th AUDIOFEED MUSIC FESTIVAL, Urbana IL
July 19th - PS @ Union Street Market, Downtown Ft Wayne
July 27th - PS @ Billy Goat Nine & Dine New Carlisle
Aug 3rd - PS @ The Frog, Syracuse
Aug 17th - 219 Taproom (Beatles Night)
Aug 30th - Sept 1st MICHIGAN CITY OKTOBERFEST
Sept 13th - 15th The Fancy Tramp Vintage Flea

05/09/2024

05/09/2024

Quick trip to Indianapolis yesterday allowed me to stop by

If you're local, please stop in and grab a copy of Starstruck: A Tribute To The Kinks or 's Hold On To Your Loved Ones on vinyl LP.

04/10/2024

https://www.abc57.com/news/south-bend-record-show-draws-in-hundreds-of-music-fans

Thank you South Bend Record Show for having us!

It's the perfect opportunity for fans and collectors of physical music to score some rare finds and classic albums.

04/09/2024

Like stickers?

Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Wicked Opossum Records
PO Box 1512, Mishawaka, IN 46546

04/07/2024

Mr. Cat will not be at South Bend Record Show tomorrow, but these records and merch will!

Whether you are brand new to vinyl or a seasoned veteran, come discover one of the largest record shows in the Midwest! The next South Bend Record Show takes place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024, at The Gillespie Conference Center in the Hilton Garden Inn, 53995 State Road 933, South Bend

Vendors and collectors from the Midwest and beyond fill more than 90 tables with 40,000 pieces of used and new merchandise, including pre-loved and new LPs, as well as 45s, CDs, cassettes, music memorabilia, posters, T-shirts, vintage stereo gear, and more!

Find everything from bargain records ($2-$5) to extremely rare, collectible, and hard-to-find items. There's an emphasis on classic rock, pop, '80s, and metal. You can also find punk, soul, R&B, jazz, blues, classic country, soundtracks, oddities, and so much more.

Want to get in early and shop as the dealers arrive and set up? We offer early entry beginning at 9 a.m. for $7. General admission is $2 at 11 a.m. (max of $10 per family, free for children age 12 and younger).

Enter our door prize drawings at Noon, and 2 p.m. for a chance to win BCW Record Supplies and record show shopping certificates.

Cash is preferred. Select dealers may also accept credit/debit cards as well as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, and other forms of payment.

To learn more, visit southbendrecordshow.com