Category Archives: Rockabilly Revivalists

Good ‘n Loose Like Rockabilly Should Be

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Buster Fayte

Why do I love rockabilly? Well, this performance by three guys–James Intveld, Randy Gornell and Russell Scott–is a great example of exactly why. They know the song–the classic “Black Slacks” made famous by Joe Bennett and the Sparkletones–but are pretty sketchy on … Continue reading →

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Lanark Records Aims To Revive Genres the Major Labels Ignore

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Buster Fayte
Lanark Records

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As the rockabilly scene worldwide continues to thrive and grow, we Americans might finally be catching on. There are several great rockabilly and roots bands around the country where it all began in the first place, and record labels are … Continue reading →

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Chris Almoada, Somebody’s Knocking

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Buster Fayte

Remember French rockabilly guitarist/singer Chris Almoada? I reviewed his fine Come To New Orleans CD a while back. Chris is a fine rockabilly guitarist and he’s a lot of fun to listen to. Well, he sent me a quick note to … Continue reading →

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The Whammy! Rockabilly Supergroup

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Buster Fayte
The Whammy

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Good friend of Rockabilly Romp, Cindy Meitle, keeps me honest and always seems to have her finger just a little more firmly on the  pulse of the scene than I do. Lucky for us. Cindy writes to tell me about a … Continue reading →

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A Rockabilly Tale About A Band And Nervous Records

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Buster Fayte
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Once upon a time there were three guys in the middle of the midwest of the United States. Wisconsin to be exact. Nowheresville to be precise. Well, these three kids loved an obscure form of music called by the strange … Continue reading →

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Levi And The Rockats Early Rockabilly Revival

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Just when you think you know your rockabilly history…I hadn’t heard of Levi and the Rockats before, but here’s a great video of them performing at the infamous CBGB in New York in 1979. The band was fresh in the states from … Continue reading →

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Rockabilly and Other 50s Music 24/7

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Buster Fayte

I received a short note today from the guys at Rockabilly Radio. Even though they’ve been around for over 10 years, I hadn’t heard of these guys before, so I’m glad they wrote. Rockabilly Radio webcasts 1950s and 1950s-styled music all … Continue reading →

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Phil Alvin Getting Stronger

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Buster Fayte

A quick update from Dave Alvin on the condition of his brother Phil: My brother Phil is walking, talking and even singing a little in the hospital. It’s possible that he may be back home from Spain early next week. … Continue reading →

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Phil Alvin Recovering in Spain

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Buster Fayte

I told you about the Blasters’ Phil Alvin and his emergency visit to the hospital in Spain. Rumors have been flying about what happened, but details have been sketchy. Here’s the latest update from Phil’s brother Dave: For all of you who’ve … Continue reading →

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Troubling News of Rockabilly Revival Icon Phil Alvin

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Buster Fayte

This sad note from the Blasters Newsletter: The Blasters have had to cancel their June/July 2012 European Tour because of a health issue with Phil Alvin. Dave Alvin issued a statement on facebook: “As some of you may have heard … Continue reading →

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