Monthly Archives: April 2011

Jerry Lee Lewis sings gospel

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Bear Family records has a new CD of the Killer singing gospel like he means it. Old Time Religion – rare recordings of Jerry Lee Lewis in church preachin’, shoutin’ and singing is, according to them, “all killer, no filler!” … Continue reading →

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“Cowboy” Jack Clement At Joe’s Pub, NYC

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Buster Fayte

I find this video absolutely inspirational. Clement, one of the early pioneers is still knocking them out at 80 years old. Here he’s playing the thoroughly wonderful “I guess things happen that way,” a song he wrote and Johnny Cash … Continue reading →

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Wanda Jackson on tour

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Buster Fayte

With the release of “The Party Ain’t Over” a couple months ago, Jackson’s been hot. And she’s been doing a lot of shows. I thought she might cool it down a little now that the initial buzz about her record … Continue reading →

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Kevin Fayte live!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Don’t miss the return to stage (from winter hiatus) of the Kevin Fayte Rock and Roll Trio. If you’re in the Fond du Lac, WI area this Friday night, Jenz Bar is the place to be. Fayte is sure to rock the … Continue reading →

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Setzer’s “Instra-MENTAL” is released

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Stray Cat Brian Setzer’s new all instrumentals record is now released and available. “Setzer goes Instra-MENTAL” is the first all-instrumental release by the wizard of rockabilly and big-band guitar. There’s plenty of rockabilly influence evident along with the jazz and … Continue reading →

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Eddie Cochran: October 2, 1938 – April 17, 1960

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Eddie Cochran died 51 years ago today. Rockabilly nuts remember Eddie as one of the great pioneers. His natural guitar-playing talents and mischievous vocal presentations made an influence that lasted much, much longer than his all-too-short 21 years on this … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday Carl!

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Today would have been Carl Perkins’ 79 birthday. To rockabilly fans, Perkins was the best there was. Though “Blue Suede Shoes” was his only big hit, his influence on rock and roll was incalculable. I had the honor of seeing … Continue reading →

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Elvis on the wall

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Buster Fayte

I know I’m a couple weeks too early to attend the Viva Las Vegas rockabilly convention, but I’m sitting in a hotel room at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Vegas right now and there’s a pretty cool drawing … Continue reading →

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Mississippi film festival puts out a call for rockabilly bands

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Buster Fayte

I received a comment on one of my posts from Edward Saint Pe who is the Director of the Mississippi International Film Festival. They’re going with a rockabilly theme for this year’s festival (a splendid idea!) and are looking to … Continue reading →

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