Was a wonderful night of great music and dancing in an iconic Melbourne venue.
The portico at the front of the St Kilda Town Hall was decorated with a few nice classic cars, and inside the entry area was alive with traders offering all sorts of rock gear, giving a festive feel from the moment we entered.
Everyone seemed to have dressed up for the night and there were big skirts aplenty.
The huge (and excellent-for-dancing) dance hall still shows signs of the fire that gutted it in April 1991. (I understand that signs of the fire were intentionally retained during the reconstruction to serve as a reminder of that event in the history of the hall).
Benny and the Fly by Niters got the night going with two excellent sets. The floor easily accommodated the rockers, swing dancers and boppers who filled it for Benny's sets and then for the two final sets provided by the Straight 8's. Victor's distinctive vocal style is the essence of the Straight's sound for me, and he was well supported for the night by Jump and Jive plus two ripper saxophonists.
Couldn't have asked for a better night out in Melbourne. Looking forward to the next shindig in November. Thanks to all who organised this one.
Review by Steve (VicRock Senior Member)
Next Rock'n'Roll Shindig will be held on Sat 26 Nov at The Whitehorse Club
with direct from the UK
Phil Haley & his Comments
and the fabulous Melbourne 10 piece Swing Band
Out for the Count
One Massive Melbourne Show !
Tickets Price: $35 - Until Sold Out / Limited Tickets Available
Purchase Tixs from www.moshtix.com.au / 1300 438 849
http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx...cknrollshindig
Table bookings of 10 or more people avail - Email: rocknrollshindig@gmail.com
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