Monthly Archives: December 2011

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Yes, I know this is a rerun of my holiday greetings from just before Christmas, but in case you didn’t see it the first time around, I wanted to wish you happy holidays. I hope that 2012 is your best … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Chariots: Bad Man

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Buster Fayte

OK, I admit it; I never considered Port St. Lucie, Florida some kind of rockabilly hotbed or anything, but The Sweet Chariots have changed my mind. The band’s new CD, Bad Man proves that Port St. Lucie rocks with the … Continue reading →

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Three more CDs to review

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Buster Fayte

I’m falling way behind on my CD reviews now! I just got three new discs in over the past few days. Pearls Mahone and the One Eyed Jacks have sent me their Love & Strife CD while Heptown Records out … Continue reading →

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Octanes live radio appearance

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Here’s a cool clip of Adam Burchfield and Nick Gaitan from the great Octanes in a live radio appearance on KPFT in Houston a few days back. After a bit of interview they do a live version of “Don’t Flip … Continue reading →

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Rockabilly Rave 2012

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Buster Fayte

The rockabilly weekender season is kicking off again. The 3rd annual Rockabilly Rave will be held on Saturday, January 21st at the Moose Lodge in Greenlawn, NY. Four bands, pinup contest, burlesque, vendors, swing dance lessons and contest…and all of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Yeah, I know; a totally predictable choice. But how can you argue with a great performance of a great song by a great singer? Merry Christmas everyone.

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Imelda May giving something back

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Life’s been good for Irish rockabilly starlet Imelda May over the past couple of years. She’s seen her popularity explode and has had numerous high-profile appearances both on stage and on television. And with her latest single, Imelda’s giving a … Continue reading →

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Season’s greetings from Buster and Rockabilly Romp!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Happy Holidays everyone! Here’s wishing you all the best in 2012…

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Country Music Hall of Fame Honors Chet Atkins

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Buster Fayte

It seems almost redundant and silly for me to say how great Chet Atkins was. He was one of those rare individuals who was influential beyond all reason. Of course, the Country Music Hall of Fame knows that too and … Continue reading →

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Jason Loughlin: Peach Crate

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Buster Fayte

A week or so ago I reviewed Jason Loughlin’s guitar instructional DVD 50 Rockabilly Guitar Licks You Must Know. In the process of writing that review, Jason also sent me his new CD, Peach Crate. Once I had seen his … Continue reading →

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