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Cruisin’ For Life cruise and rockabilly concert

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Shoot…I almost missed this one, but there’s still time to catch the last day tomorrow and that includes three big-name musical acts. Cruisin’ for Life is on a mission to raise funds for patient support through Marian Cancer Care in Santa … 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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SoCal Rockabilly Fest This Weekend

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Buster Fayte

The third-anual SoCal Rockabilly Fest happens this weekend. There are tons of great bands including Lee Rocker, Slim Jim Phantom and Tim Polecat, Karling Abbeygate, Rockabilly Romp favorites Voodoo Swing, Buzz Campbell, Deke Dickerson, and more. A really fantastic lineup! There’s also a … Continue reading →

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Buzz Campbell, Fire

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Every once in a while my pal Joe Schaffer from The Kevin Fayte Rock and Roll Trio turns me on to a real gem and this time he’s outdone himself. Here’s the incendiary rockabilly guitarist Buzz Campbell delivering a really … Continue reading →

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CD Review: Lee Rocker, Night Train to Memphis

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Of course, everyone knows that Lee Rocker is a rockabilly institution. As the slap dawghouse third of the legendary Stray Cats, Rocker left his mark forever on the rockabilly world. But resting on his laurels is hardly Rocker’s style and … Continue reading →

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More Reviews In The Pipeline

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Buster Fayte

A couple of days ago I told you about the Krazy Kats. Today I received a nice note from Lee Dresser himself, which is a real honor for me. First off, Lee reports that he’s home now and actually feeling better, … Continue reading →

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Rockabilly Ruckus Hits Tampa This Weekend

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa, Florida is the place to be this Saturday for the 9th-annual WMNF Rockabilly Rumpus. There will be a car show in the afternoon and a fantastic lineup of bands including headlining acts Lee Rocker (of Stray Cats fame, … Continue reading →

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Rocker and the Howlers CDs Up For Review Soon

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Buster Fayte
The Moonlight Howlers rockabilly band

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It looks like I’ve got a couple more new CDs on their way to me for review. The Moonlight Howlers are another rockabilly act out of Arizona which seems to be turning into a hotbed for great rockabilly these days. … Continue reading →

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Third annual Johnny Cash Music Festival

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Ventura County Fairgrounds will be the site of the third annual Johnny Cash Music Festival. This is a one day tribute to the music of the man in black. It features a great lineup of bands and acts that will … Continue reading →

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Austin’s Revival Festival 2011 set for May 28

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Buster Fayte

The place to be on Saturday, May 28 is Austin,Texas for Revival Festival 2011presented by Gretsch. They’ve got a smokin’ hot lineup including The Reverend Horton Heat, Hank Williams III, Stray Cat bassist Lee Rocker, The Chop Tops from Santa … Continue reading →

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