Rockin At The Drive-in Barn 16&17-08-2008, Oosteeklo
For the third year in a row, Tio tony organized this festival, this year with collaboration of the Poisoned pistons, a car club from Bruges. The festival is always held at the same place, namely, like the title would suggest, in a barn. The parking lot in front of the barn was packed with classic cars, hot rods and bikes by the time we got there, and it seemed like there where a lot more then previous years. A lot more vendors aswell. It nice to see this festival grow every year. Just one change this year, the festival was held over a two days period, my compadre Frantic Franky is gone tell you a bit about Saturday night, since I wasn’t able ... continue reading
Added : 19/8/2008
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Notes From Europe and Stray Cats Tour
Well I am in Spain now after a bumpy and sleepless flight fron LA to London and the on to Bilbao, Spain. We just finished 2 days of rehearsals, and I got to say the band has never sounded better. We have a couple of new songs that were trying, as well as bringing back a couple of classic songs we haven't done in years. It looks like "Cry Baby" and Lust and Love" will be on the set list as well as a couple of songs that we never have played before. It's the night before the first concert and I'm having a hard time adjusting to the 9-hour time change from California to Spain. The three of us are charged up and ready to go and I feel like I'm about ... continue reading
more info on : http://www.leerocker.com
Added : 18/8/2008
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Buck Owens Post Office unwrapped on Buck's birthday
The Minner Station Post Office in Oildale was officially renamed “Buck Owens Post Office” Tuesday — the same day as the late country singer’s birthday. Several hundred people gathered in the morning to celebrate the man who made Bakersfield famous.
“Dad would’ve been really, very proud,” said Buddy Owens before the plaque was revealed. “My dad loved Bakersfield and he loved the fact that his name was attached to it.”
Those in attendance sang “Happy Birthday” to Owens before the sheet was lifted to show the plaque.
Bakersfield Postmaster James Brouillard and McCarthy also gave speeches about Owens and his impact on the ... continue reading
Added : 18/8/2008
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Jerry Wexler, famed record producer, dies at 91
NEW YORK – Jerry Wexler not only coined the phrase rhythm and blues, the legendary music producer was one of the key architects of the genre. He revolutionized popular music with seminal, superstar-making recordings of acts such as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and others.
But the genius of Wexler, who died Friday at his Sarasota, Fla., home at 91, was not limited to just one style of music. Over his decades-long career, he would create varied soundscapes that touched just about every kind of listener, from his work with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson to his masterful recording of Dusty Springfield to his work with pop and rock acts like ... continue reading
more info on : http://news.yahoo.com/story//ap/obit_jerry_wexler
Added : 18/8/2008
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Steel guitarist Don Helms dies in Nashville Wed Aug 13
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Steel guitarist Don Helms, the last remaining member of Hank Williams' original Drifting Cowboys Band, has died from a heart attack, fellow performer Marty Stuart said.
Helms, 81, died on Monday at Nashville's Skyline Medical Center, Stuart said.
"He was the dean of Nashville musicians and truly an essential part of the Hank Williams legacy," Stuart said.
Helms, a native of Alabama, joined the Drifting Cowboys in 1949 after Williams became a Grand Ole Opry star.
When Williams succumbed to drugs four years later, Helms went on to play for Ray Price, Ferlin Husky, Cal Smith ... continue reading
mail to : http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080813/en_nm/helms_dc_5
Added : 18/8/2008
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Slim Slip & the Sliders at The Rambler (august 17, 2008)
Yesterday I went to see Slim Slip & the Sliders at The Rambler in Eindhoven(Holland)
An early start because the guys had to catch a train to London the same night.
And once again not a big crowd for these guys today (too many other things to do in the region I think)
Slim Slip & the Sliders played two sets. Two very great sets, well played and sang, and full with great energy.
Their CD will come out in two weeks so they played a few songs of that CD. And of course some great covers too.
Althought it was a small crowd, the guys get them dancing and shouting out for more.
I remember the following songs : Snaggle Tooth ... continue reading
Added : 18/8/2008
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Kimmie Rhodes Tours With Emmylou Harris
Kimmie Rhodes, Texas recording artist and multi-platinum selling songwriter, tours Europe with Emmylou Harris in September in support of her new CD release, “Walls Fall Down”.
Emmylou and Kimmie are friends and have written songs and recorded together several times in the past. One of their collaborations, “Love and Happiness For You”, was included in the Harris-Mark Knopfler duet CD “All the Road Running”. Kimmie and Emmylou also recorded that song as well as “Send Me the Sun” for Kimmie’s CD “Love Me Like a Song” on her indie label Sunbird Records. In addition, they co-wrote a song called “Ordinary Heart” which appeared in the movie ... continue reading
Added : 18/8/2008
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The Mean Mountaineers ... on-line
Howdy dudes,
The brandnew "Mean Mountaineers" website is on-line.
Take a look at their website and get to know this heel-kickin’ bluegrass band.
website : www.meanmountaineers.com
more info on : http://www.meanmountaineers.com
mail to : yvieboy@meanmountaineers.com
Added : 14/8/2008
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Visit Anno-Expo 58, Saturday 9 august 2008, Mechelen
As a50’s freak, this exposition is an ideal opportunity to get the feel of that time. Sometimes you wonder why so many young folks grasp back to this period. I think it has something to do about the romantic feel it all has.
Once you enter the Lamot site, on the top floor you get a survey of the construction of the pavilions of the participating country’s of the world fair in 1958. You need to have some interest in architecture. For me a bit too technical, but very fascinating. The lower floors are constructed as a building site, this is done on purpose, to emphasize to major building plans Mechelen had at that time. Many of the old buildings ... continue reading
more info on : http://www.anno-expo.be
Added : 14/8/2008
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Upcoming Radio + Live Events
Hey, folks.
Roll your radio dial (or browser window) over the WMFO this Friday at 6:00 PM and catch “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour”—two whompin’/rtompin’/stompin’ hours of rockabilly, hillbilly, R&B, and rock ‘n’ roll!
**Where: WMFO in Medford, MA (91.5 FM). Listen live through iTunes (Radio/Public/WMFO) or the station's Web site (www.wmfo.org)
**When: Friday (8/15) at 6:00 PM Eastern.
Can't tune in while the show is airing? Just go to
www.easy-ed.net
and download MP3s of past shows from there (gratis).
The playlist from my last show appears at the end of this message. ... continue reading
more info on : http://www.easy-ed.net
Added : 14/8/2008
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