Tag Archives: roots rock

More Aggressive Roots Rock From The Bottle Cap Rockets

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Buster Fayte

Al Gross, Johnny Powers, and Chris Wolfer make up New Jersey’s Bottle Cap Rockets. The  trio plays aggressive roots rock with a rockabilly edge and are starting to make an impact on the East Coast. In their own words, their … Continue reading →

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New Voodoo Swing Review Coming Soon

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Buster Fayte
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One of the first bands to enthusiastically support this blog when I started two years ago was Phoenix, Arizona’s Voodoo Swing. I’ve considered Shorty, Leeroy, and Tommy good friends of Rockabilly Romp since then. Their  CD Keep on Rollin’ was one of … Continue reading →

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CD Review: The Hellbound Hepcats, No. 2

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Buster Fayte

What do Canadians know about rockabilly? Well, as it turns out, the country has been more influential in the world of rockabilly than many of us realized. It really doesn’t require more proof than Ronnie Hawkins and Jack Scott to … Continue reading →

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Rockabilly Bellfuries Style

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Buster Fayte

My friend Helen said I should listen to the Bellfuries. Helen’s got some great ideas, so I pay attention. I’m glad I did. The Bellfuries have been around for a while. Out of Austin, Texas, they’ve been playing great rockabilly/honky tonk/roots … Continue reading →

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CD Review: The Rumblejetts “Motor Honey”

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Buster Fayte
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When I posted my Sumertime Apples CD review last year, I pointed out that the 2011 release by Kansas City’s Rumblejetts was mostly straight-up rockabilly, but that it also had hints of a more roots-rock direction for the band. Well, … Continue reading →

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Voodoo Swing Announces Dates for Their 2012 European Tour

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Phoenix Arizona’s rockabilly royalty, Voodoo Swing, has announced dates for their upcoming summer swing through Europe. Still riding high on the strength of their great 2011 release Keep On Rollin’, the band plans to bring live versions of the songs … Continue reading →

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25 Things I Learned From Writing Rockabilly CD Reviews

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Buster Fayte

I recently posted my 25th CD review to the Reviews pages of this blog. Personally, I felt that was quite an accomplishment, especially since it hasn’t yet been a year since I wrote my first review. So, tonight, after thinking … Continue reading →

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Rockabilly and Roots drummer Levon Helm dies at 71

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Most people know Levon Helm as the founding drummer of rock and roll/roots icon The Band. Helm died yesterday in hospital after a long struggle against cancer. Helm’s career started when he played drums for The Hawks, the band that backed … Continue reading →

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CD Review: Reckless Ones, Set the World on Fire

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Buster Fayte

When I first got in contact with Minneapolis based trio Reckless Ones, they sent me not only their latest CD, 2010’s Set the World on Fire, but also their 2009 release Make Your Move. I posted my review of Make … 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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