In a press release about The ShakeDowns, it points to the current state of the music industry, in which there has been a so-called "rock revival."

"Lately, anyone with a shaggy haircut, some conspicuous vices, a pawn shop guitar, and a few lifted blues riffs can claim to be the second coming of The Rolling Stones these days," the press release reads.

For The ShakeDowns, playing punk rock with '60s and '70s influences isn't just a trend, it's a way of life.

The ShakeDowns will be rocking out at 9 p.m. tomorrow night at Roustabout! at The Darkhorse Tavern, 128 E. College Ave.

ShakeDown bassist Dave Elliot said the band has respect for the current "the" bands, but he doesn't understand why certain bands got cherry-picked out of the bunch to be popular.

"I have some White Stripes records, but all of us agree a lot of hype goes into those bands," Elliot said. "There's been blues and new-wave inspired music for a while. You can spread a broad brush."

But, Elliot said, the band could be included with those bands, because of The ShakeDowns' influences and sound.

"I would say that we do [sound like the White Stripes] and you could make a cool mix tape with us on it," Elliot said. "They have a more soul and blues influence."

Having been inspired by The Clash, The Raspberries, and Cheap Trick, The ShakeDowns bring many pop sensibilities to its aggressive punk rock.

"We are just faster, more aggressive -- adding another level between modern rock and the blues," Elliot said. "We're a little bit more proud of our '70s influences."

Guitarist David Bell said it's impossible for him to sum up The ShakeDowns' sound.

"People ask me what we sound like," Bell said. "I usually just say fast ... and constantly changing."

Forming out of the punk band The Abducted, The ShakeDowns initially began as a group of friends looking to hang out and play rock 'n' roll in Washington, D.C.

Its earlier work was straightforward punk-sounding, as were the band's recording methods. One of its first released recordings, Adjust Volume Accordingly, held the title for a specific reason.

"All of the songs were recorded at different volumes," Bell said.

The result was rough-sounding, Bell said, and listeners had to constantly get up and play with the stereo when jamming to the disc. The band is planning to re-release the first album, with additional demo tracks.

The band is proud of its latest release, 2002's Move. Bell said even the live show is feeling fresher with the new stuff.

"I'm starting to lean towards playing our newer stuff," Bell said. "It's more structured songs instead of punk-influenced stuff. I'm getting excited about new endeavors."

Just because the band's new material is less punk-based doesn't mean the band is over rocking out.

"If I see a bunch of crazy kids, it makes me play crazier stuff," Bell said.

The ShakeDowns incendiary live set is the reason that Roustabout! host Jeff Van Fossan booked the band for the performance.

"For me, without making it sound cliché, they put on a ridiculously energetic set," Van Fossan said.

Elliot did not deny that The ShakeDowns have a high-energy live performance, and it's the main focus of the band.

"Bryan sits in the back and plays drums with 17 arms. I sweat and run around," Elliot said. "David is standing on objects and breaks a few strings every song. Juan seductively dances around in a sport jacket and sings to the ladies."

Other performances at Roustabout! will be The K-Tels, a punk rock off shoot of the band The Short Fuses. Also, deejays will be spinning garage rock, Brit-pop and other dance music.

There is a $3 cover charge.