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History of Rock & Roll (and Rockabilly) Fashion
If you love rock & roll music, dance and culture, you may have wondered about the origin of 1950’s rock & roll (and rockabilly) fashion & clothing. And how it has reacted to changes in society over the years, and how fashion has being recycled and, in fact, still evolving today. Dr... [Read More] |
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Submitted Jul 28, 2010 - 2:14 PM - by Jitterbug - 0 Comments
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Cessnock - Off with a bang
The inaugural Cessnock Rockabilly Shakedown was ripper.
As with any first events, it takes having the first to work out what worked best, what didn't work ,what to change and what to eliminate.
All in all though, it was a successful fun, feel good weekend that has already... [Read More] |
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Submitted Jul 19, 2010 - 11:27 PM - by FIGJAM - 0 Comments
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Benefit Concert for BIG JOHN WELLS
Big John Wells, one of rock and roll's most generous and caring personalities, has been dealt a severe blow. Sadly he’s been diagnosed with cancer.
With no reliable income, John and his family's finances are obviously going to take a massive beating. To help alleviate the burden, a... [Read More] |
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Submitted Jul 19, 2010 - 3:56 PM - by HoneyB - 3 Comments
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The Gangsters' Ball 2010
The Gangsters’ Ball 2010 – A Swing Dancing, Cabaret & Vaudeville Extravaganza!
The standout event on the Australian Swing Dancing, Cabaret & Vaudeville calendar is back! The Gangsters’ Ball is a fully themed night of non-stop entertainment featuring... [Read More] |
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Submitted Jul 15, 2010 - 10:13 AM - by Mel - 3 Comments
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The Prairie Oysters At The Power Ranch, Lardner Park, Warragul.
Hi Guys,
Well, we just played at The Power Ranch at Lardner's Park, near Warragul, and I must say, it's great to see some genuine people trying to enjoy and promote Live Country Music. The crowd turnout was great, with many people bringing tents, caravans, and utes, all decked out.... [Read More] |
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Submitted Jul 11, 2010 - 1:47 PM - by Streety - 0 Comments
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Harry Deluxe (Swing & Rockabilly Musician) - Interview
Rockers who have been to Wintersun may have come across Harry Deluxe, a well known Perth based swing/rockabilly musician. Dr Cecilia Netolicky, a local Perth rocker personality & historian, recently interviewed Harry Deluxe for an article on her website, Perthrocks. I thought it was an... [Read More] |
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Submitted Jul 07, 2010 - 6:32 PM - by Jitterbug - 0 Comments
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Get well Danny Boyd
Few people in our rock n roll / rockabilly scene would not know of Danny Boyd and his band Flashback. An institution in Melbourne and Victoria, the band has been around for over 30 years and Danny has been the leader and lead singer for most of that time.
Most of you would have been... [Read More] |
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Submitted Jun 28, 2010 - 4:57 PM - by Mel - 39 Comments
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Lt Maria's 10th Anniversary
In Australia, from time to time, we hear of individuals who have displayed a high degree of passion and energy towards doing things in order to make a difference in other people’s lives. They did so not deliberately seeking out praise and glory but because they believe in the cause, and have a love... [Read More] |
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Submitted Jun 27, 2010 - 2:56 AM - by Jitterbug - 2 Comments
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Feelgood Wintersun story
Here’s a feelgood story that’s worth sharing with VicRock members.
During the Wintersun festival, New Zealand band ‘The Rockabilly Rebels’ played at a multi-band Friday night at the Coolangatta Hotel. After their performance, I got chatting with their rhythm section in Dave... [Read More] |
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Submitted Jun 22, 2010 - 3:45 AM - by Jazza - 2 Comments
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Port Macquarie Wintersun 2011
I couldn't help but comment after Joceb wrote of the Cooly rocks on Festival that is planned, as I too struck many with something to say on the Wintersun changes.
Port Macquarie is a Rolls Royce choice as a host to the Wintersun Festival. It is a very attractive town with ocean... [Read More] |
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Submitted Jun 18, 2010 - 11:54 PM - by Kroozin - 7 Comments
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Rock & Roll Australia - VicRock
