Concert review “ Rock’n’ Roll Meeting” Eindhoven.
We know a little late, but as some of you might have noticed, it’s vacation time.
Under a blistering sun we drove to Eindhoven, for yet again another Rockabilly Meeting.
The kick off was given by Catslappin Chrissy, good as usual, they played songs like: “ Mama’s here”, “Gonna Rock My Baby Tonight”, “ Bop Stop”, “Gunning for the dog”, “ Jackosn”, Bigelow 6-200” & “ My Boy Elvis”.
The second band of the day: Mac taple. This guys are clearly very loved, since the croiwd suddenly doubled in numbers. This band plays a lot, but espacialy well played covers like: “ Something Else”, “ Mona Lisa”, “ Rockabilly rebel”, “ Be Bop a Lula”, ... continue reading
more info on : http://home.zonnet.nl/johnlucy/
Added : 7/8/2006
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JIMMY THE KID DIES OF HEART ATTACK - AUGUST 5, 2006
Today I got the sad message that my long time friend Jimmy The Kid,
aka Jim Kirk, aka Jim Kirkland, has died from a heart attack. The
message scared the living daylights out of me, so I phoned up Pat at
their home and she sadly confirmed that Jim had died.
Jim was the driving force of No Club Records & Productions who
released great rockabilly recordings by Tex Rubinowitz and Bob E.
Rock. He also recorded a 45 himself "Santa's Saturday Night" b/w
"Rudolp The Red Nosed Reindeer". Before that he was involved with
Ripsaw Records, well known of the fabulous releases by Louie Setzer
And Appalachian Mt. Boys, Billy ... continue reading
Added : 7/8/2006
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Concert review: Sjock weekend 8 & 9 Juli 2006
Man what a weekend this was.
For us it started at Saturday.
We arrived at 18u00, so a half hour later we ( and everyone else) were asked to leave the festival site.
After a round trip to the entrance we were back again.
Opening at the titty twister: The Stacy Cats, playing straight up rockabilly. They got the job to set the mood for the rest of the evening, and it worked well. Playing a nice version of "Jungle Rock" and "Mercy".
After them Catslappin Chrissy, slowing down the paste a little bit but great gig. Then 45 RPM, or as we called it that evening, the main reason to join the navy. These German cats and kitten got the ... continue reading
more info on : http://home.zonnet.nl/johnlucy/http://www.sjock.comhttp://www.prutten.photosite.com/sjockfestival1/
Added : 10/7/2006
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Concert review: 1ste Rockabilly Blast 25 June 2006
The event took place on a big field across the DAF factory in Eindhoven.
Opening the afternoon: Mad Fred & The Maniacs.
These guys put up a very nice show, well especially the bassplayer. Now we understand where the band name came from.
Played songs like: “ Watch Dog”, “ Rockabilly rebel”, “Brand New Cadillac”, “Bop Pretty Baby”, “ “Well I Knocked Bim Bam”, “ Ain’t nobody here but us Chickens”,” “Look at that girl”, “ Everybody’s rockin but me”, “ Buzz Buzz a diddle it”, “ All I can do is cry”, “ Barking up the wrong tree”
After that it was time for the Slapbacks, A name that must sound familiar to regular visitors.
They ... continue reading
Added : 26/6/2006
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Screamin Festival 2007
Mark your calendares for next year's Screamin Fest & Rock And Roll Holidays
Calella - Barcelona
From the 5th to the 12th of June 2007
The Screamin' festival is held the 8th and 9th
more info on : http://www.screaminfestival.com
Added : 22/6/2006
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The Fifty Foot Combo - Caffeine ( re-release)
From Drunkabilly Records & The Fifty Foot Combo, comes the word that the 2002 Album Caffeine is available again. The 2002 album was quickly sold out, but by high demand a re-release is offered this summer. Recently the Belgian commercial tv-channel VT4 uses some songs from this album on their reports about the World Championship Football in Germany, ofcourse you can’t blame the band for that !
Check out www.drunkabilly.com and order your copy there
Mr Blue Boogie
more info on : http://www.drunkabilly.com
Added : 21/6/2006
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The Blue Moon Riders - Looking for Gigs
Ahoi,
We are looking for some gig possibilities all over Germany,...and maybe somewhere else;).
So, if somebody knows anything about some gig possibilities , please let us know.
Thanks a lot!!
THE BLUE MOON RIDERS
more info on : http://www.myspace.com/thebluemoonriders
Added : 20/6/2006
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Red Hot & Blue Rockabilly Weekend 2006 - Line up
So far here's the line up (there are still bands tbc)
for the 2nd edition of the RHB 2006
Thursday Oct 5th
The Cockroaches,
+ another band TBC
Friday Oct 6th
Jerry King & the Rivertown Ramblers,
The Alley Dukes
Old Line Skiffle Combo
Eddie Clendening
Saturday Oct 7th
Real Gone,
Marti Brom
Arsen Roulette & the Drugstore Romeo's
The Barnshakers
The Crazy Rhythm Daddies
Sunday Oct 8th
Bloodshot Bill,
The Raging Teen
The Devil's Hot Rod
Also featuring top international DJ's for your jiving,
bopping and strolling pleasure!
DJ Custom ... continue reading
more info on : http://www.rockabillyjam.com
Added : 20/6/2006
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Billy Preston - RIP
Billy Preston
(From Wikipedia)
Born: September 9, 1946 - Houston, Texas
Died: June 6, 2006 - Scottsdale, Arizona
Billy Preston (September 9, 1946 June 6, 2006) was an American soul musician from Houston, Texas, raised mostly in Los Angeles, California. He began playing piano while sitting on his mother's lap at age three. Preston collaborated with some of the greatest names in the music industry, including the Beatles, Sam Cooke, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eric Clapton, Sammy Davis Jr., Sly Stone, Aretha Franklin, George Harrison, the Jackson 5, Quincy Jones, Bob Dylan, and the Rolling Stones. He was the only non-Beatle ... continue reading
Added : 19/6/2006
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Johnny Grande - RIP
Johnny Grande (born January 14, 1930 in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died. June 2, 2006 in Clarksville, Tennessee) played piano and accordion with Bill Haley and the Saddlemen, later known as Bill Haley & His Comets, from 1949 to 1963. He was one of the musicians involved in the classic 1954 recording of "Rock Around the Clock". One of his jobs was to keep track of musical arrangements for the group as he was one of the only members who actually read music. Although primarily a piano player, Grande performed on accordion during most live shows as it was easier to transport than a piano, plus the hand-held instrument allowed him to participate ... continue reading
Added : 19/6/2006
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