Monthly Archives: May 2011

A true piece of rockabilly history

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Buster Fayte

There’s an interesting story behind the guitar Carl Perkins played on his ground-breaking smash Sun Records 45, “Blue Suede Shoes.” You might be surprised to know that Carl didn’t use a hollow-bodied guitar on the recording. Instead, he used a … Continue reading →

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When you’re hot, you’re hot…and Imelda’s been hot lately

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Dublin’s Imelda May has been in the music business since she was 16, some 15 years or so ago. She’s spent most of that time playing pubs and small shows around Dublin, but her fortunes have changed considerably in the … Continue reading →

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Weather causes problems for Rockabilly Rod Reunion

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Buster Fayte

It sounds like they’ve had some heavy weather at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway that threw a bit of a wrench into things at the Rockabilly Rod Reunion. Some of the racing has been postponed until tomorrow, but it sounds … Continue reading →

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Top Cats DeLuxe

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Buster Fayte

The Top Cats DeLuxe Rockabilly Band is scheduled to play Friday June 3 from 7-10 on the patio at the Blue Heron Country Club in Medina Ohio. Sounds like a great way for those of you in the area to start … Continue reading →

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Bill Kirchen “Hot Rod Lincoln”

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Lots of people remember the Commander Cody version of “Hot Rod Lincoln,” but many don’t know that the song is an old rockabilly classic written in the mid 1950s by Charlie Ryan and W. S. Stevenson and originally recorded by … Continue reading →

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Rockabilly Rod Reunions salutes the soldiers

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Buster Fayte

If you’re active-duty military, wear your uniform when you show up to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Rockabilly Rod Reunion kickoff party tonight after 7:00 and they’ll let you in for free. It’s their way of honoring our … Continue reading →

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West Coast Rockabilly Showdown

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Every Saturday from two Saturdays ago until Saturday, June 18, the 2nd Annual West Coast Rockabilly Showdown takes place at the Orange County Marketplace in Orange County, California. Organizers call it “a battle of unsigned rockabilly bands.” Most Saturdays feature … Continue reading →

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“Raunchy”

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Buster Fayte

“Raunchy” by Bill Justis was the first rock and roll instrumental hit and reached #2 on the American charts in 1957. It was recorded by Sam Phillips in his Memphis Recording Service studios and released on his “other” record label: … Continue reading →

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Phoenix’s Voodoo Swing heads for Europe

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Phoenix rockabilly trio, Voodoo Swing, just released their sixth record. In support of the new CD, Keep On Rolllin’ the band has been gigging heavily around the Southwest, including an appearance at next weekend’s Rockabilly Rod Reunion festival in Las … Continue reading →

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Bob Dylan 70 years old today

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Hard to believe, but true: Dylan turned 70 today. Johnny Cash and Dylan recorded a bunch of stuff together. Here’s their recording of “That’s All Right” with Carl Perkins on guitar. Who cares if Dylan can’t remember the words? He’s … Continue reading →

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