Legendary Psychobilly Band Guana Batz Perform at The Hideaway

Since the demise of the Concert Lounge and MTL, there has been little platform for live Rock N’ Roll music. With the help of promoters like Savage Bros and Other Voices, The Hideaway, a basement club under Mario’s and the Mission Galleria, is working on filling the void, 

On August 31, Riverside’s The Hideaway will host an electrifying night of rock ‘n’ roll as the Guana Batz takes the stage. Formed in 1982 in London, England, Guana Batz was a pivotal band in the Rockabilly Revival and Psychobilly movements, often sharing stages with iconic acts like The Stray Cats and The Cramps. Their sound, a fusion of Rockabilly energy, the speed of punk, and a little bit of theatrics, continues to captivate audiences over forty years later.

Pip Hancox, whose lively and potent presence still defines the band’s live identity, is a monster of a frontman even forty years into a Rock N’ Roll career. Guana Batz delivers a performance packed with energy, volume, and a little kitsch. Hancox’s ability to engage and energize the crowd is a testament to the band’s enduring appeal.

The night will also feature Teenage Goo Goo Muck, a tribute to The Cramps, bringing their take on one of America’s most dangerous bands. Hell City Havoc, from San Diego, will open the night, and Savage Bros will fill the gaps with their DJing. Bring some dancing shoes, and make sure you put enough pomade or hairspray in to keep your hair way up high for the whole night. It will get hot and sweaty at the Hideaway.

The Hideaway is at 3660 Mission Inn. Doors open at 8 p.m., and tickets are available at the door and on Eventbrite. Admission is $23.18 for ages 21+.