Welcome to the official Ribsy's Nickel web site. This is your source for all things Nickel related. News, band info, mp3 downloads, show dates, photos, and of course rock. While your here, why not drop into the Ribsy's Nickel Message Boards, and see whassup.

Show at the Nest | July 20, 2008
Come out and join us in Santa Cruz Thursday August 7th at The Crows Nest. Show starts at 8:30 No opener. This is our first show in months. We're all excited to play some new songs.

Back in the studio | February 10, 2008
The Nickel is currently working on new songs for their next CD .Check out a clip on You Tube on our first day of recording at Indigital Studios. Enjoy

Battle of the Bands Results | June 4, 2007
Ribsy's Nickel took thrid place in last months Your Music Magazines Rock Wars Finals. We won 1200 dollars of studio time at Indigital Studios. We would like to thank everybody who showed up that night.

Battle of the Bands | May 20, 2007
Ribsy's Nickel will be playing a 16 and over show on Friday June 1st. at the Catalyst. It's the Your Music Magazines Rock Wars Finals. Over 60 bands have competed and now we are down to the final 6. The Nickel needs your vote!!!!!! Buy your tickets online here. Vote Ribsy's Nickel !

SENSE BOARDWEAR | April 5, 2007
Sense Boardwear compilation cd "Diamonds in the Ruff" Vol. 4. Featured all unreleased music by Ribsy's Nickel, Faded Chroniclez, Starving Millionares, RAC, Fayuca, Ballyhoo, Chapter 11, NoNeedz, The Brederin Daddys. Click here to listen to some tracks. And go to cdbaby.com to get a copy.

Going For Broke | April 20, 2006
Our new CD Going For Broke is done!!! You can get it now online at cdbaby.com and in the Santa Cruz area go downtown to Streetlight Records on Pacific Ave. We will also have them at our shows with the rest of our merchandise.

Would Work Sound | February 28, 2006
Last weekend the Nickel was in North Hollywood putting the finishing touches on there new cd at Would Work Sound with Producer Evan Frankfort.

Going for Broke Preview | September 20, 2005
Can't wait for the impending release of the new CD, Going for Broke? Well, in the mean time, you can listen to a selection of songs off of the new album. Click here to listen to the streaming MP3s!

New Ribsy's Photos | September 20, 2005
A gang of new shots has been added to the photo gallery section, courtesy of Gene Higa. Check 'em out. You might even be in one of the live shots!

The Nickel's Back! | June 6, 2005
If you didn't notice, we haven't been playing any shows lately. Why? It's because Willz has been out for the last three month due to a bursted Achilles tendon. We are glad to tell you that Willz is finally walking and we are going to start to play shows again. Our first show will be Saturday July,16th at the Monterey Rock and Art Festival. This is an all ages show, and will be held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds.

Going For Broke | June 6, 2005
We are currently in the studio recording our newest CD, called Going For Broke. We are working with producer Evan Frankfort at his North Hollywood studio Would Work Sound.

MySpace.com | June 6, 2005
Check out Ribsy's Nickel on MySpace.com at www.myspace.com/ribsysnickel. Sign up and be a friend of the Nickel. Leave us a comment!!!!!!!

Gorman MP3 Available | August 13, 2004
Who doesn't like free (and legal) music downloads? The track "Gorman" is now available for your downloading enjoyment. Click here to get it! Don't worry, we won't tell the RIAA.

New Photo Gallery | August 5, 2004
A new photo gallery section has been added to the site. Check out photos of Ribsy's rockin' tha show. New photos will be added on a regular basis, so keep checking back.

Battle of the Bands | June 6, 2004
Ribsy's Nickel will be playing a 16 and over show on Friday June 11th at the Catalyst. It's the Battle of the Bands Final, and the Nickel needs your vote!!!!!! This could be the only time you see the Nickel at the Catalyst.. Vote Ribsy's Nickel!

Top Speed MP3 Available | March 29, 2004
We've been getting alot of requests from our fans for the track "Top Speed". Since it's not on any release yet, we've made it available to download for free. Click here to get it!

Viva Pulga | February 29, 2004
Congrats to Ribsy's Nickel homeboy Darryl "Flea" Virostko on winning this year's 2004 Mavericks Surf Contest for the third time in a row. "I had to bring it home to the Norte" said Flea. Also shouts out to Peter "the Condor" Mel and Anthony Tashnick who took 3rd and 4th, and all of the rest of the S.C. crew. Word has it the party ended up at the Watering Hole... Nice!!!!!

In the Shop | February 27, 2004
The Nickel is currently working on new songs for their next CD release. The Nickel will start rehearsing their new songs in April, and start to record them soon after that.

Jamie Dean on the Road | February 22, 2004
Ribsys Nickel bass man is about to go on the road with Charlie Mars to tour the southern states in March to pay the bills. You can go to www.charliemars.com to check out tour dates.