Locked Inside a Liquor Store

The song "Locked Inside a Liquor Store" by Dash Rip Rock from their 2005 album Re-cyclone is a fan-favorite party anthem that captures the band’s rowdy, cowpunk spirit. According to a 2012 interview with ANTIGRAVITY Magazine, frontman Bill Davis described the track as one of their classic “party anthems,” reflecting the band’s knack for high-energy, tongue-in-cheek lyrics. The song’s premise—being trapped in a liquor store—resonates with the band’s playful, rebellious vibe, often fueled by their whisky-soaked live performances in college towns. A review from Tinnitist praises its “punkabilly raver” energy, noting it as a standout track alongside other hell-bent-for-leather songs like “Johnny Ace” and “Rattletrap” on the album. Fans on The Dash Rip Rock Fan Club Facebook group often share stories of singing along to the song at live shows, with one fan recalling a 2008 performance where Davis jokingly dedicated it to “anyone who’s ever been locked in anywhere with a bottle.”

Dash Rip Rock began in 1984 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, when Bill Davis, a guitarist and songwriter, teamed up with drummer Fred LeBlanc and bassist Hoaky Hickel. Drawing from their Southern roots, the band blended punk, country, and rockabilly to create what’s often credited as “country punk.” According to their bio on dashriprock.net, their name comes from a nod to The Beverly Hillbillies, where Dash Riprock was a fictional character. Early gigs in New Orleans and college towns built a loyal following, especially among “Zoo Freaks” who vibed with their raw, energetic sound. By 1988, their second album, Ace of Clubs, solidified their regional fame, though LeBlanc later left to form Cowboy Mouth. The band’s relentless touring, as Davis noted in a NOLA.com interview, shaped their gritty, road-hardened style, with over 15 albums cementing their cult status.

You can connect with Dash Rip Rock on their Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts, where they share tour dates, throwback photos, and fan interactions. Fans also gather on the The Dash Rip Rock Fan Club on Facebook, a lively group where Zoo Freaks swap concert memories and rare vinyl finds. For more band history and merch, their official website, dashriprock.net, is the go-to spot for everything from tour schedules to their “Cowpunk Pils” beer.