Monthly Archives: March 2012

Carl Perkins Matchbox

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Buster Fayte

A little Carl Perkins for you to take you from Saturday into Sunday. And I don’t even need a reason.

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Seventh Time’s a Charm for The Killer

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Buster Fayte

If at first you don’t succeed…So the saying goes. No one believes that more than rockabilly icon Jerry Lee Lewis. After all, this is a guy whose career has seen more highs and lows than one of his famous piano … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Earl Scruggs

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Buster Fayte

There are so many great performances by Earl Scruggs that how is it even possible to pick the right one for a tribute? Well, I guess it makes sense to pick a live performance of “Earl’s Breakdown.” Great stuff. You … Continue reading →

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Adam Burchfield is Gretsch Featured Guitarist

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Buster Fayte

I told you the Octanes were hot when I reviewed their record Roots, Rock, and Romance. I told you to check them out and see one of the best roots bands around. I told you Adam Burchfield plays guitar like … Continue reading →

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Setzer Hits Australia and Setzer Looks for a New Drummer

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot tour kicks off its six-show Australian leg tomorrow in Brisbane. The show then stops in Sydney, lands for two nights in Melbourne, moves on to New Castle, and then wraps up with a final show in … Continue reading →

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Steve Allen Rock and Roll Promoter

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Say what you want about Steve Allen’s take on the venerable “Be Bop a Lula” in this clip, but the man was a comic genius. And even if you don’t like what he did to Gene Vincent’s signature song, you gotta … Continue reading →

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Rockin’ Around the Clock With An Original Comet

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Buster Fayte

I received a nice note from Joey Welz the other day. Joey played piano for Bill Haley’s Comets starting in 1954. It’s a thrill and honor every time I hear from one of the early pioneers of this music I … Continue reading →

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The Rumblejetts, Jump Kid Jump

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Buster Fayte

The Rumblejetts out of Kansas City are close to releasing another CD. (I reviewed their  2011 release Summertime Apples here several months back.) In anticipation of their upcoming ablum Motor Honey which is due for release next month, the band’s released a new … Continue reading →

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Support Your Local Indie Filmmaker!

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Buster Fayte

A buddy of mine, Joe Vitale, Jr. is a fine musician. Like father, like son. His dad played drums on some of your favorite rock and pop songs of the 70s. Anyway, Joe Jr’s also a filmmaker and he’s got … Continue reading →

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More CDs in For Review

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Just when I think I might be getting caught up on my reviews, I found another batch of CDs waiting for me when I checked the post this morning. Not that I’m complaining! This is good news because I love … Continue reading →

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