Hickoids, Gran Moreno, Lazer Fire

The Hickoids are a local treasure, though they commute from San Antonio for the most part these days. It’s been 40 years since last-Hickoid-standing Jeff Smith first hooked up with sick six-string sensation John Thomas “Jukebox” Jackson and began playing punk rock that sounded like “an episode of Hee Haw on your TV set, [played] really, really loud,” as described in an early interview. Though they are nowhere near as chaotic nowadays, they still rock ferociously. 13th Floor won’t have to worry about cleaning up excessive hay, at least. – Tim Stegall