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more to come this week

Dean Hudson, Ruanway Boys guitarist, passed away Sept 28th at 2am, after his brave battle with cancer.
Janis Martin passed away Sept 3rd after being diagnosed with cancer.


RANTS page: Dec.11th, 2006
Article on Jerry Lee Lewis.

New Forum!
Rockabilly, Psychobilly and Kulture discussion.

Visit my page on myspace.com.
Loads of links to bands and friends, blogs to read and music to listen to.

Sleep peacefully Tyson Feifer.
You will be very sadly missed.
Singer and rhythm guitarist, Tyson from Perth's Salt Flat Trio,
died tragically on Saturday night, 13th May, 2006.
Visit their myspace page:
Salt Flat Trio

Zombie Ghost Train at Route 66 photos (Sun 1st May, 2005)

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Rockabilly Assocotiation T-shirts (all sizes, black or white)
and stickers still available.
email Wendy at Long Gone (link below)

Long Gone Antiques & Collectables

Cuties, Curves & Classics

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Go to the Trashville site

Go to the Hi Ball Burlesque site

Go to the Man's Ruin Burlesque site

Go to the Devil Doll site

I hope to keep you informed about Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Ska and some punk gigs, also Hot Rod events, Burlesque shows and other Kulture.

Melbourne bands & musicians (list always updated):

  • Fireballs - Psychobilly
  • Sin Shifters - Psychobilly
  • Black Lodge Sounds (ex Kingpin 440) - Psychobilly
  • Perfect Sin - Psychobilly
  • Firebird - Rockabilly / Psychobilly
  • The Flatfoot Shakers - Rockabilly
  • Sky Rockats - Rockabilly
  • Hank's Jalopy Demons - Rockabilly
  • Straight 8's - Rockabilly, Country (LINK Added Dec. 20th, 06)
  • Stringbusters - Rockabilly (This band hasn't played a gig in a while.)
  • The McFlys - Rockabilly / Rock 'n' Roll (Where is this band these days? Site out of date, but still live.)
  • The Flyin' Saucers - Rockabilly, Neo-Rockabilly (LINK UPDATED March 28th, 07)
  • Joe Robassa - Rock 'n' Roll, Rockabilly guitar-man.
  • Jeannie Lushes and The Bad Blues Boys - Blues (LINK Added Jan. 1st, 07)
  • Andy Baylor - Rockabilly, Cajun, Blues, Hillbilly, Roots Music
  • Moonee Valley Drifters - Early Country
  • Blackhill Ramblers - Rockabilly & Country
  • Lil' Fi - Rockabilly singer & drummer who has moved to Melb. from QLD
  • The Detonators - Rockabilly / Blues
  • Wild Turkey - Hellbilly / Country
  • Benny and The Fly By Niters - R & B/Jump Blues
  • Red Hot Poker Dots - Smokin' Twistabilly Country Bop
  • Louis King - Swing, Bop, Rockin' Sounds
  • Nightstalkers - Swing, Rockabilly, 50's sounds
  • Pearly Shells - Swing 'n' Bop
  • Itchy Fingers - Rock 'n' Roll
  • The Fender Benders - Rock 'n' Roll
  • Jump Devils - Rock 'n' Roll/Blues (LINK Added March 28th, 07)


    • For Rock'n'Roll gigs, dance classes, news, forums and more:
    Go to VicRock site


    For Swing information, events and dance classes in Victoria: Swing Time Australia - VIC

    Radio shows:
  • "Malt Shop Hop" - PBS-FM - 106.7 FM - Wednesday afternoons from 11:00am - 1:00pm
    • [Corrected Nov. 8th]
  • "Chicken Mary Show" - RRR 102.7 FM - Monday afternoons from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • "Atomic" - RRR 102.7 FM - Tue. night/Wed. morning from Midnight - 2:00am
  • "Hot Damn Tomale" - 3CR 855AM - Wednesday afternoons from 2.00pm - 4:00pm
  • "Music of the 50's & 60's" - Inner FM - 96.5 FM - Thursday afternoons from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • "It's a Gas" - PBS-FM - 106.7 FM - Tuessday afternoons from 3pm - 5pm
  • "The Sound Vault" - 3NRG-FM 99.3 FM (Community Radio Sunbury) - Friday nights from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • "Rock n Roll Heaven" - Inner FM - 96.5 FM - Saturday nights from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • "Twang" - RRR 102.7 FM - Saturday afternoons from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • "Shake Rattle 'n' Roll" - 3CR 855 AM - Saturday nights from 8:00pm - 9:30pm email: requests and info
  • "Hillbilly Fever" - 3CR 855AM - Saturday nights from 11.00pm - 2:00am
  • "Rock & Roots" - 3CR 855AM - Sunday mornings from 2:00am - 6:00am (Added April 20th, 06)
  • "Rhythm Roundup" - PBS-FM - 106.7 FM - Sunday mornings from 6:00am - 9:00am

    • NB: all times are Australian Eastern Standard Time. (GMT +10)

    Drop in and say hello to Denys Williams at;

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    CATTIN' AROUND
    Mon. nightslast waltz on the 17th Dec.John & Kirk from Wild Turkey
    host a jam session    		Micawber Tavern, Belgrave
    8pm Free
    WednesdaysFrankie Wants Out [Swing/Jazz]Evelyn Hotel
    185 Smith St. Fitzroy
    9pm - $10
    Thur. nightsBrunswick Blues ShootersRailway Hotel
    800 Nicholson St. Fitzroy North
    8:30pm - 11:30pm; Info - (03) 9489 8544.
    FRI. nightsDJ Jase & guests
    Spinning Rockabilly & Psychobilly tunes    		Rochester Castle Hotel, Fitzroy (upstairs bar, entrance via George St)
    9pm-3am Free
    www.myspace.com/hepcatthursdays
    Check with the venue to be sure it's on, I heard it's now once a month, but I'm not 100% certain.
    Last Fri. of every monthFrankie Wants Out [Swing/Jazz]
    plus special guests    		Scarlette
    185 Smith St. Fitzroy
    8:30pm - $5
    Sun. nightsFeb 10th. Itchy Fingers
    Feb 17th. Blackhill Ramblers
    		Micawber Tavern, Belgrave
    6pm Free
    Saturdays
    Monash Hotel    		March 1st; Detonators
    March 8th; Louis King - Straight 8's - Ignition $5
    March 15th; Prairie Oysters
    March 22nd; Blackhill Ramblers    		Monash Hotel
    2077 Princes Hwy, Clayton
    PH: 9544 8011
    Meals from 6PM Band from 8:30PM
    FREE ENTRY (except where noted)
    New dance floor, drink specials
    Saturdays
    Westernport Hotel, Hastings    		March 1st; Blackhill Ramblers
    March 8th; Fender Benders
    March 15th; The Vincents
    March 22nd; Itchy Fingers
    March 29th; Flatfoot Shakers
    April 5th; Itchy Fingers
    April 12th; Fender Benders
    April 19th; Blackhill Ramblers
    April 26th; The Vincents    		Westernport Hotel
    Corner High & Salmon Street. Hastings
    Ph: 03) 5979 1201
    Sundays
    Rockin' The 'Gully    		Mar 2nd; Sky Rockats
    Mar 9th; Atomic Hi-Tones + Firebird $5
    Mar 16th; St Pat's Day Blackhill Ramblers + Detonators c/c?
    Mar 23rd; Lowriders
    Mar 30th; Moonee Valley Drifters    		Ferntree Gully Hotel
    1130 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully.
    Info: 9758 6544. Melways map 74 C4
    FREE ENTRY (except where noted)
    Drink specials
    Huge carpark for the ‘special ride’
    3 to 7pm
    Sundays
    Red Door Burlesque    		Hi Ball Burlesque + bands, burlesque guests and moreThe Order of Melbourne: Swanston St
    6pm $15
    Call to Reserve a table! (03) 9663 6707
    Enquiries: reddoorburlesque@theorder.com.au
    BACK IN APRIL
    Saturdays
    at George's Place    		Feb 23rd Itchy FingersGeorge's Place
    36 Molan St, Ringwood (Mel ref 49E)
    7:30pm $12/U16 $5
    Bookings: Rhonda – 9879 1971 or 0401 168145
    Sundays
    at George's Place    		Mar 2nd: L'il FiGeorge's Place
    36 Molan St, Ringwood (Mel ref 49E)
    5pm $10
    Enquiries: Rhonda – 9879 1971 or 0401 168145
    March 14th. (Fri)
    [Psychobilly - 18+ only]    		Tiger Army (USA)
    Zombie Ghost Train (NSW)
    Vaudevillains    		Hi-Fi Bar & Ballroom
    8:30pm - $39.60+bf
    Tix from the venue and Missing Link Records
    www.thehifi.com.au
    March 21st. (Fri)
    GOOD FRIDAY
    R.C.H. APPEAL FUNDRAISER    		Roustabouts
    Itchy Fingers
    Blackhill Ramblers
    Straight 8's
    Wild Turkey
    Ignition
    Prairie Oysters
    Flatfoot Shakers
    Hardwired
    Jeannie Lushes & Her Bad Blues Boys    		Berwick Leisure Centre, Manuka Rd. Berwick
    (gates open 11am) 12 noon-midnight - $10/U16 Free
    Raffles, face painting, memorabilia, jumping castle, food vans on site or BYO picnic
    Info: Sue (03) 5942 5258
    All proceeds go to the Royal Children's Hospital


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