Vibrolas
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| Record Labels: | Eugene, Transistor 66, Mooster | ||
| Started By: | Hoz, Leila, Andy | ||
| Based In: | Louisville | ||
| Years Active: | 1999 - Present | ||
| First show: | ??? | ||
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| Number of Members: | 4 | ||
The Vibrolas are a long-standing car rock/garage punk power trio. Originally the band was founded in Louisville in 1999 by Chris Hosner after leaving The Hookers, along with his wife Leila Ann Coppola. At some point Hoz and Leila moved to Science Hill. The band's first album had a release party at The Rudyard Kipling on April 19, 2006 (Which also served as a tour kickoff). They're frequently playing in all parts of Kentucky and Indiana.
Biography
Kentucky greasy riff punk is one description of Vibrolas. Assembled from parts unknown nearly 21 years ago. It was a collaboration between three friends in Louisville.
Chris Hosner (hookers) Is delivering heavy vibrato guitar via a p90 vehicle. Always fine tuning broken guitar sounds like a hot rod mechanic.
Leila Coppala wields the bass like she is going into battle. High energy rhythm is king! or queen in this case.
Justin Batzel is the youngest in the band. He brings the middle aged angst to the drums!
Future: Maybe a souped up DeLorean built by a mad scientist or some more collaborations by three artists. More to come. -random street urchin
Members
Current Lineup
- Chris Hosner - Guitar, Vocals
- Leila Ann Coppala - Bass, Vocals
- Justin Batzel - Drums (2021 - Present)
Past Members
- Andy Johnson - Drums
Releases
Albums
- From Parts Unknown (2006, Eugene)
- Van Wars (2012, Self-Released)
- Two-Lane Blackhole (2022, Self-Released)
Other Releases
- 350 Rocket (EP) (2000)
- 64' 428 (EP) (2000)
- Vista Bruiser (EP) (2003)
- Vibrolas/Undersea Explosion (Split 7") (2008, Transistor 66)
- Memphis Cocaine Hippies (EP) (2017, Mooster)
- Robo Tooth (Single) (2024)