ArtistInfo

Barnyard Ballers

Band, US, San Diego
Singer of Rock
A.k.a. Rob Kwait

Formed in San Diego By Rob Kwait and Richard Stahlhut in 1992. Barnyard Ballers were one of Americas oldest Psychobilly bands. They can be found on many psychobilly compilations including two compiled by singer "Spike" for Hairball8 records, entitled "Hotter than Hell" and "Kicked out of Purgatory". These two (CD only) releases were the first American produced psychobilly compilations. Barnyard Ballers helped bring about the first big psychobilly explosion in the US (in SoCal) in the early 2000s and were known for their insane, over the top live shows including spanking contests and huge a "All Girl Wrecking Pit". They played in Europe and Brazil and also did several tours and recorded a song with the Danish band Godless Wicked Creeps. The Ballers were main support for Demented are Go!'s first ever American tour. Rob Kwait produced and wrote all the music for three full length albums and also one other under the Ballers name called "When Pigs Fly" (which is only in download form). This last release included the bands regular drummer Rick Stojak as well as Johny Bowler and Kim Nekroman but was disowned by Spike (the album is actually more "industrial" than "psycho") Spike quit the band to work on Pickled Punks. When that didn’t work out, he reformed the band with all new members. That version of the band is considered a cover band by Rob Kwait as he wrote all the music and 85% of the lyrics. Bill Blitz wrote the 2nd most lyrics. Spike has played in several other bands (Knock Em' Stiff and Pickled Punks) and is currently singing for the band Sickscrew in Austin, Texas. Members- Rob Kwait - Guitar Rich Stahlhut (Spike) -Vocals Rick Stojak- Drums Various Semi-Permanent and Guest Guitar and Bass players included- Vic Yamasaki - Live bass Zteben (Klax, Phantom Rockers) - Live guitar Kim Nekroman (Nekromantix, Horror Pops) - Bass - Recording (1 song- Nudie Bar Blues) Mutant Cox (Os Catilepticos, Sick Sick Sinners) - Live Bass (in Brazil) Johny Bowler (Guanabatz, Caravans) - Bass - Recordings (2nd and 3rd Albums) Matt Voodoo (Mad Sin, The Wreck, Bamboula) - Live guitar Kris (Quaranteds) - Live Bass Puck Lensing (Sewer Rats, Boozehounds, Minestompers) - Live Bass Thomas Lorioux (Kings of Nuthin, Sewer Rats, Frantic Flinstones) - Live Bass And others!

Members

	Jonny Bowler dr, b, bvoc
	Rob Kwait g, bvoc, cb
	Rich Stahlhut voc, cb
	Rick Stojak dr, bvoc