The Altar Billies
The Altar Billies are one of the most solid and entertaining bands out there in the rockabilly genre. As diverse as the scene is and as different as many of the acts sound, Mike Stand has found his niche along … Continued
Johnny X: Standing Upright With The Altar Billies
When & where did you start playing? I started playing guitar around 11 years old or so. What kind of bands have you been in? When I was 16 years old I decided that I was ready to be a rock star … Continued
Letters to Us January 2011
Yee-Haw! If you’re a fan of Mike Stand and The Altar Boys, you will absolutely want to get this new album of Altar Boys tunes done rockabilly punk style. You’ll recognize drummer Chuck Cummings from Dakoda Motor Co. and a … Continued
Mike Stand & The Altar Boys
All I Wanna Do, Is Find The Place Where I Melt Into You Photos courtesy of Mike Stand The Altar Billies (L to R): Johhny X, Mike Stand, and Chris “Cowbell” Cummings. Mike Stand really needs no introduction here. The … Continued
Remembering Gene: Mike Stand
1) When/how did you first meet Gene? I first met Gene back in 1982 when he was in a band called Martus. Sim of Undercover was also in that group as well. If my memory is correct I believe Gene … Continued