New Killer CD: "Last Man Standing
New Killer CD:
"Last Man Standing
Jerry Lee Lewis is the last man standing from his generation of rockers, and no one could have expected that.
His hardheaded life of self-destructive recklessness - filled with drugs, booze and broken marriages - wasn't exactly the formula for a long career, but "The Killer" is still rocking.
Just shy of his 71st birthday, Lewis is releasing his first studio album in more than a decade. Its title? "Last Man Standing." "I just felt like I was ready to do it again," Lewis said with a smile.
As a pioneer rock 'n' roller for Sam Phillips' Sun Records, Lewis was a member of the so-called "Million ... continue reading
Added : 27/9/2006
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Rootsnight, Hof Ter Loo, 23/09/2006
Well on time we got at “Hof Ter Loo” for the Rootsnight. Despite the high entrance fee, there was a load of people there. The first band we saw were The Whoreshoes. This band should have played a while back at the Bromfiets in Bonheiden. At the last moment it was cancelled, but Erwin Bocklandt informed us that this was a band to see, en he sure was right. These 5 pretty ladies from The USA, play rootsmusic like it should be played, on banjo, washboard, ukelele, banjo, guitar, violin, doghouse. They played songs like: “Nancy Whiskey”, “Asheville”, “Cigarettes & Whisky” en loads more. After their first set, it was possible to buy their cd and have ... continue reading
more info on : http://home.zonnet.nl/johnlucy/
Added : 25/9/2006
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Hot Rod Luke - Goodbye ceremony
To all of you we might have forgotten to send a letter (we're very sorry, but it's been hectic, and you're bound to always forget the most obvious) :
Lange Luc aka Hot Rod Luke will be cremated on thursday sept 21st at 13u30 in Vilvoorde (B).
All of his friends are of course invited.
After the ceremony we'll be getting together in Cafe "Teniers" in Perk, right across from his home.
If you need to be there, you're welcome. If you can't make it: no one will blame you!
I know we're all gonna miss him...
- Johnny Trash -
mail to : kowboykonrad@hotmail.com
Added : 20/9/2006
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Al Casey R.I.P
Alvin Wayne Casey, guitarist, passed away at 8:40 AM this day
Sunday September 17, 2006
He has gone on to the great forever.
So long to a great friend.
He was most noted for the records he made with producer Lee
Hazlewood, with artists like Duane Eddy and Sanford Clark. He also
has made numerous records on his own, reaching his commercial peak in
the early 1960s, when a few of his instrumental (or mostly
instrumental) surf and R&B-rock singles made the Top Hundred. In the
1960s and 1970s he worked often as a session player in Los Angeles,
and was still putting out records under his own name in ... continue reading
Added : 19/9/2006
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20th international record, cd and movie convention
For the 20th time, kdx vzw organizes the international record and cd convention en the movie convention Cinématica. More then 40 sellers, will present their stuff, over more then 150 metres.
The convention takes place on Sunday 24 September from 10.30 till 17.00.
Entrance: € 3. VIP: € 6 ( opens at 9.30)
More info: 014 30 73 97
Added : 19/9/2006
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Honky Tonkin Lummen 16/09/2006
Last Saturday night in a boiling room on stage: The Buckshots and The Slipmates.
Seemed that not many people found there way to the place, maybe cause there was too much going on that day. But by the time the gigs started there must have been about 90 people there.
Our congrats to the DJ’s cause they played some mighty fine rockin tunes.
First on stage: The Buckshots:
As always great, not much more to say really. Although it seemed that about every gig we've seen, the lead guitarist always gets confused between 2 songs.
They played songs like: “Electrified donkey”, “Beware”, “ Hot Rod Lincoln”, “ Tennessee ... continue reading
more info on : http://home.zonnet.nl/johnlucy
Added : 18/9/2006
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Radio Modern Invites to dance
Well that’s a nice treat from the people of Radio Modern! We are all invited to attend one of their dance parties, aren’t these nice guys? An to top it, Billybop is able to give a way some free tickets for an evening full of Mad Movies, Crazy Swing music & dancing beauties.
Check it out on September the 30th , when the Dutch band Martin Lewis& his Jivemen will perform for you in the house of swing in Teuven.
Martin Lewis and his boys will get the joint movin’ with his screamers and honkers in genuine fifties style. Saxophone again will be heard loudly in the surroundings ... continue reading
Added : 18/9/2006
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RIP dear friend ...
Some very sad news just reached us. Maddy mailed us that Lukke, alias HotRod Luke, well known bass-player (Blues-o-matics), and a hell of a nice guy, passed away last Tuesday due to a serious motoraccident.
Lukke got ran over on his way to work by a car.
The funeral service will take place on Thursday September 21 at 13.30, crematorium Vilvoorde.
Our sincere condolence to Maddy, Lukke's family and friends.
The Billybop-Team
Only the good die young...
Added : 16/9/2006
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It's been 3 years already
The Man in Black faded into the sunset three years ago 9/12/03---Cash you are missed & loved by more people today than ever.
You will never be forgotten your life & music will live in our hearts forever.
Added : 12/9/2006
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Southern & Rocking Music Magazine Magazine
Al true fans of Southern music are already aware of the fact that this spring the magazine returned after a hiatus. I would say as usual the magazine is covering boppin’ bands & music from Canada, the States and the UK. But hey there is no As Usual from now on. As editor Marc Fenech puts it straight. “We are going to put the bands of Luxumbourg, Slovenia & Latvia into the high street shops of London”. That’s right my friends, Southern & Rocking Music Magazine is going to be the place to search for those (unknown) bands from all over Europe and abroad. Japanese bands, the Polish scene, the Belgian groups and many more do get their own place ... continue reading
more info on : http://www.sr-music.net
Added : 12/9/2006
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