Monthly Archives: November 2011

I walk the line

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Some songs never get old. And Johnny just kept getting better with age. I hope you enjoy seeing this as much as I did.

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Hey smart girls: no fussy, prissy curls!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Sure, I know the 50s wasn’t Shangri-La or anything. It wasn’t all just a bunch of smiling, tolerant adults watching their carefree kids enjoy rockabilly. Clearly there were a lot of problems with society back then too. But they sure … Continue reading →

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A Rocket in My Pocket: By Max Décharné

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Buster Fayte

It’s comin’ up fast now on 60 years since Elvis walked into Sam Phillips’ Memphis Recording Service studio and—along with Bill Black and Scotty Moore—recorded “That’s All Right” and “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” Those two recordings made up the Sun … Continue reading →

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Book review coming tomorrow!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Buster Fayte

I just finished writing up my review of Max Décharné’s book A Rocket in my Pocket: The Hipster’s Guide to Rockabilly Music. I’d hoped to post it tonight, but I’m already up past my bedtime and I’m too burnt to … Continue reading →

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“Jalopy” Joe shares another cool video

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Here’s some good, clean hot rod fun. Another tip from my pal Joe Schaffer of the Kevin Fayte Rock ‘n’ Roll Trio. “He’s got a good car and he likes to show what it can do…Mel doesn’t slow down for … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day here in America, but my family had our celebration today. My wife prepared a wonderful feast, all the kids were home and both sets of grandparents joined us. What more can there be to be thankful … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Chariots Release New CD

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Buster Fayte

The Sweet Chariots out of Florida will hold a CD release show tomorrow night to celebrate their first full-length CD, Bad Man. The show will be at Respectable Street in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of the Wayward Parade … Continue reading →

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So much rockabilly to discover!

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Buster Fayte

I’ve been reading Max Décharné’s book A Rocket in my Pocket: The Hipster’s Guide to Rockabilly Music and he points out that hundreds and maybe thousands of rockabilly songs were recorded following the breakthrough recordings that Elvis made for Sam … Continue reading →

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Two Headed Cow

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Buster Fayte

There’s a documentary video out that focuses on the life and music of Dex Romweber. Following Romweber from his days as co-founder of the Flat Duo Jets right up to the 2000s, Two Headed Cow was a long time in … Continue reading →

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Bassist Pual Thomas passes away

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Buster Fayte

The rockabilly, roots, and blues communities around the world suffered a shock this morning when it was learned that bassist Paul Thomas passed away last night. Thomas, who played with nearly every blues and roots musician in the Phoenix area … Continue reading →

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