Welcome to another working week, loyal reader. Here at Incognito HQ, we kick off every week with ‘Billy Monday: a celebration of rockabilly, psychobilly, hillbilly, etc. Let’s get to it, shall we?

It didn’t take long for me to be hooked on The Bloodshots (from New York). Why? Well, I guess I’m a sucker for a rockabilly band with a female vocalist…particularly when that female vocalist can get down on the doghouse bass. The great thing about female rockabilly vocalists is that they tend to bring some toughness to the band’s sound. It’s no different with The Bloodshots. Lesley doesn’t sound like she’s concerned about things like breaking a nail. She sounds more like the kind of girl that would dot your eye and steal your bottle of whiskey. Just listen to her sing “You Can’t Break My Soul” and see if you disagree with me.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the other band members. Brian Swift plays a pretty mean guitar, and I think my favorite example of his prowess is “Nothing without You.” That being said, you can pick any song on the album and see examples of his skill with the guitar. Bobby Lee combines with Lesley to provide rhythms that will get people moving on dance floors.

Do yourself a favor. Get yourself a whiskey or beer (no other kind of alcohol will go quite as well with this), and listen to this album with the volume cranked. You might find yourself looking for a partner to dance with, and no one could blame you for that.