Aisha Khan from the UK is currently on her Australian tour playing in several venues in Melbourne, Ballarat, Gippsland and also in Adelaide. She is backed by the very popular Melbourne blues & rock band, Louis King & the Liars Klub on her Australian tour.
Aisha Khan's stage performance is exciting and oozes class and sophistication. She has been described as performing... [Read More]
Submitted Mar 20, 2024 - 7:53 AM by Jitterbug -
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Many of us celebrated NYE's along with our rocker friends watching live bands and dancing rock 'n' roll. The year 2023 was a very good year for our 1950's style rock 'n' roll community. Venues and promoters once again were hiring bands and staging dances on a weekly basis without any restrictions after what we went through with Covid. Many of us also attended music festivals, classic car shows,... [Read More]
Submitted Jan 06, 2024 - 8:17 AM by Jitterbug -
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As we move closer to the festive season, venues and promoters in Melbourne and all over Australia have or will be staging their annual Christmas dance. This is always a special time as we celebrate not only live rock 'n' roll music and dancing that we love but also welcoming the coming of the festive season and, of course, Christmas itself.
I would encourage all rockers to go out... [Read More]
Submitted Dec 07, 2023 - 4:21 PM by Jitterbug -
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Rats, Tatts & Pinups in association with the Sandown Park Hotel held one of its last 2023 hotrods & classic cars shows last Saturday night. It was staged as a special, one-off event with free entry to see the two bands playing during the night - the Satellites from Adelaide which has been voted the best rockabilly band in Australia several times and Melbourne's own very exciting band, the... [Read More]
Submitted Nov 20, 2023 - 9:24 AM by Jitterbug -
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Graeme Thomas who passed away late in 2022, was a giant & legend in Melbourne's music recording industry. He founded Preston Records Studio and was hugely influential in just about any roots, rockabilly and rock n roll bands in Melbourne in the 1980's and 1990's. He could even make his recording studio sounds like the world's famous Sun Studio in Memphis by making small adjustments to his... [Read More]
Submitted Oct 30, 2023 - 10:54 AM by Jitterbug -
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Lat weekend, Jon & Zoe's Alleycatz celebrated its 18th birthday in hosting dances and rock n roll classes. They have put in, over the years, a tremendous amount of time and effort together with commitment and dedication in promoting rock n roll dancing & live music in Melbourne. Little wonder, their efforts were deservedly recognised by the VRRDA and inducted into its Hall of Fame this... [Read More]
Submitted Oct 08, 2023 - 3:19 PM by Jitterbug -
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Jimmy Buffett, an American singer & song writer, businessman and author, passed away on 1 September 2023 at the age of 76. He was popularly known for his tropical rock music which often portrays a lifestyle as "island escapism". His early song, Come Monday, was a popular tune but his breakthrough song was "Margaritaville" released in 1977. This was followed up with other hit tunes like Fins,... [Read More]
Submitted Sep 06, 2023 - 9:21 AM by Jitterbug -
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A Band Called Twang or popularly known as Twang from Queensland toured Melbourne last weekend playing to full house dance gigs for Jon & Zoe's Alleycatz at the Hungarian Club in Wantirna South as well as at the Polish Club in Sunshine. The last time the band came to Melbourne was 7 or 8 years ago so it was a very welcome gig, and many rock n roller dancers were particularly looking forward to... [Read More]
Submitted Jul 10, 2023 - 9:30 AM by Jitterbug -
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The very popular Swedish rockabilly band, the Go Getters, made another visit to Australia this month. I believe it's last tour in Australia was back in 2016 when the band played for Greazefest Brisbane followed a week later at Greazefest Melbourne as well as playing gigs in Sydney and at the Mustang Bar in Perth.
This time around, the band was invited to play for Cooly Rock 'n'... [Read More]
Submitted Jun 21, 2023 - 1:22 PM by Jitterbug -
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From Lea. "My darling sweet Ashley passed away on Sunday the 12 of February. My heart is shattered. I know his memory of his fantastic music and photos will live on".
Ashley was a true music icon of Melbourne's rock and roll scene who passed away far too soon. He brought people together with his infectious energy, and his passion for music was contagious. He had a unique... [Read More]
Submitted Feb 16, 2023 - 3:35 PM by Mel -
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JUKEBOX ROCK are performing at Ballarat rock & roll festival together with the HONKY TONK ROCKERS. Should be a fabulous evening of Rock & Roll so grab your dancing shoes and get along to... [Read More]
Submitted Mar 29, 2024 - 4:21 PM by Jukebox Rock -
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Westside Cruisers Hot Rod
& Custom Car Club
Presents
JUMP n JIVE & DJ Jeff
@ Laverton Bowls Club
77-87 Hall Ave, Altona Meadows
Entry $20 pp ... [Read More]
Submitted Mar 11, 2024 - 10:10 PM by DJ Jeff Poole -
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Friday 29th March @ Pakenham Hall
Cnr John & Henry Streets
12 NOON - 6pm Doors open 11am - No table bookings Bookman Vincents Itchy Fingers ... [Read More]
Submitted Mar 10, 2024 - 5:58 PM by DJ Jeff Poole -
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Featuring the Rousers this Saturday 9/3/24
Start 7.30pm
Finish 11.30pm
Meals available from 5.30 till 7pm
( meal bookings direct to club
Italia 03 5250 2394 ) ... [Read More]
Submitted Mar 08, 2024 - 10:02 AM by alex stoich -
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Join Rick Hudson as he performs a tribute to both Elvis and Ricky Nelson at the fantastic Fonzie's Diner.
Friday 22 March
Meals from 6pm
Show 6:30pm-8:30pm
$20 cover... [Read More]
Submitted Mar 02, 2024 - 10:33 AM by Rick Hudson -
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The Rock'n'Roll Revival will be appearing as the headline act for the Ararat Jailhouse Rock Festival on Saturday 16 March at the Ararat Town Hall and again on Sunday 17... [Read More]
Submitted Mar 02, 2024 - 10:19 AM by Rick Hudson -
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