The Mississippi Mudsharks @ Den Bromfiets 22 july 2007-07
Last Sunday at Den Bromfiets it was time again for another great gig: The Mississippi Mudsharks. They have been one of San Diego's hottest bands since the mid-Nineties, combining elements of the delta, rockabilly, punk, and even country, with an "in-your-face" attitude. Scottie Blinn plays a mean guitar, with a raw energy and passion that drives these grooves along. It definnatly was one of the best blues bands i saw ( well i must admit i don’t see much blues bands at all), but this was excellent. They played 2 sets consisting of their own songs and a few covers, “ Train Rolls on”, “ Lakeside Redneck”, “ Boom Papa Boom”, “ Devil’s Road”.
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Added : 24/7/2007
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Elvis license plate meets pre-order goal
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Some fans wanting a state-issued Elvis Presley license plate are getting a free ride thanks to an anonymous donor in New Jersey who covered the $35 specialty fee.
The state requires 1,000 people to pre-order and pay the fees for new specialty license plates before production begins. If a plate fails to garner the needed pre-order amount by a certain date, it will not be produced.
The Elvis plate, which benefits the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center at the Regional Medical Center at Memphis, was about 100 buyers shy of meeting the benchmark, even after receiving an extension on its deadline.
The New Jersey fan ... continue reading
Added : 20/7/2007
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RHUMBA KINGS NEWS UP DATE !!!
Howdy All :°)
Well ..... Thought I'd better check-in with you all and let you know what the hell's going-on with the new album 'Bad World Big Shot' and it's highly-awaited release!!
As you all know by now, the album was completed and ready for manufacture back in April and should by now have been available at all of our gigs for several weeks...
You will all also by now know that due to various reasons the guitarist for the band for the past 12 months - Thierry Limelette flipped his wig and disappeared without a trace leaving the band in a bit of a dilemma.........
Well.......The change has been a refreshment ... continue reading
Added : 20/7/2007
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Runnin Wild & Joe's B-day, Ace Cafe Rumst 15 july 2007
Sundaynight at the Ace Cafe, another great rockabilly band was brought in to lighten up the pub.
A special that night was Joe’s birthday, once again, happy birthday mate from all of us at BillybopHQ.
The band on stage was Runnin Wild, a well know name, once again they suprised us, by bringing along some dude to play steelguitar, guitar and even sing a couple of songs. Sorry forgot the dude’s name but i can say, he did an excellent job.
Even tough there were a few technical problems at the beginnning of the set, once they were fixed the band gave it all they got. With songs like “ Killertacostomp”, “ Burger Bop”, “ Beer Cat” they made ... continue reading
Added : 17/7/2007
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Elvis co-stars mark 30 years since death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - His movies weren't exactly works of art, but for the fans there was something magical about Elvis Presley on the big screen, dancing and flirting with one starlet after another.
Presley has been dead nearly 30 years, but many of his on-screen girlfriends are still around — and they're still ready for their close-ups.
Suzanna Leigh, who played Presley's love interest in "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" in 1966, has organized an event next month to offer Elvis fans a rare chance to rub shoulders with up to two dozen of his movie-set buddies.
"It's sort of an Elvis reunion," Leigh said. "I'm bringing in a lot of co-stars, ... continue reading
Added : 11/7/2007
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Concert review: Sjock 32, 7 & 8th july
Once again it was time for Sjock, as always this festival is held in Gierle.
For us the festival started at 19.oo, but apperantly the drinking had been going on for quite sometime by then.
First band at the Titty Twister; The big Bayou Bandits, as always they treated the audience with their own special blend of Cajun, Tex Mex and Rockabilly. After a long wait, well of course there’s something going on at the main stage, but that’s not really my idea of music.
So 40 minutes later it was time for the Truly Lover Trio and special guest Dawn Shipley. A 50`s/60`s Rock n Roll trio from the USA, who can best be described as, "something ... continue reading
Added : 9/7/2007
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Country legend Louvin has full slate at 80
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Charlie Louvin turned 80 on July 7, but the Country Music Hall of Fame legend is moving faster and faster -- careerwise, at least.
Amid a jam-packed celebratory weekend July 6-8 in Nashville, the surviving Louvin Brother made an appearance at the Louvin Brothers Museum and performed the evening of July 7 at the Grand Ole Opry, of which he has been a member since 1955.
Louvin capped the weekend at the Country Music Hall of Fame for the world-premiere screening of the music video for "Ira," a moving tribute to his brother Ira Louvin, who died in 1965. The track is from his recently released self-titled album for ... continue reading
Added : 9/7/2007
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Catslappin' Chrissy releases new cd on july 28th
Catslappin' Chrissy will release its first full-CD “Gone Rockin’ ” on July 28th at the 1# Car & Rockabilly Round Up in Gemert (NL)
The band stays loyal to its original formula: honest old school rockabilly with a flicker of blues and country, carried by a strong female voice and a catchy drive.
Due to the pregnancy of singer Kristel, the band hasn’t been on stage the last couple of months. However, this offered them the opportunity to record a brand new album mainly containing own productions combined with a few covers. The highlight of the summer should be the 1# Car & Rockabilly Round Up Festival in Gemert on July 27, 28 ... continue reading
more info on : http://www.catslappinchrissy.tkhttp://www.myspace.com/catslappinchrissy
mail to : catslappinchrissy@hotmail.com
Added : 6/7/2007
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Last of the original Drifters dies at 81
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Bill Pinkney, the last survivor of the original members of the musical group The Drifters, died Wednesday. He was 81.
Pinkney was found dead at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Daytona Beach Police spokesman Jimmie Flynt said. The death was not considered suspicious, he said.
Pinkney was scheduled to perform for Fourth of July festivities there.
Pinkney's manager, Maxine Porter, declined to discuss his cause of death, but said Pinkney had had health problems.
The Drifters, whose hits include "Under the Boardwalk," "Up on the Roof," and "Save the Last Dance For Me," still performed Wednesday night. ... continue reading
Added : 5/7/2007
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Sax player Boots Randolph dead at 80
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Boots Randolph, whose spirited saxophone playing on "Yakety Sax" endeared him to fans for years on Benny Hill's TV show, died Tuesday. He was 80.
Randolph suffered a cerebral hemorrhage June 25 and had been hospitalized in a coma. He was taken off a respirator at Skyline Medical Center earlier Tuesday, said Betty Hofer, a publicist and spokeswoman for the family.
Randolph played regularly in Nashville nightclubs for 30 years, becoming a tourist draw for the city much like Wayne Newton in Las Vegas and Pete Fountain in New Orleans.
He recorded more than 40 albums and spent 15 years touring with the Festival of Music, ... continue reading
Added : 4/7/2007
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