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Rock & Roll News:

2023 NYE's Dances

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 - 0 comments

Christmas Rock 'n' Roll Dances

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 - 0 comments

The Satellites & Rechords at Rats, Tatts & Pinups Party

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 - 0 comments

Graeme Thomas Tribute Gig

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 - 0 comments

Alleycatz's 18th Birthday Celebration

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 - 0 comments

Jimmy Buffett

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 - 0 comments

A Band Called Twang on Tour in Melbourne

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 - 0 comments

The Go Getters on Tour in Australia

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 - 0 comments

DJ Ashley

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 - 0 comments

Rock n Roll Christmas Dance

With the festive season upon us, clubs and venues are starting to hold their annual Christmas rock n roll dances in the month of December. This weekend, Jon & Zoe's Alleycatz kicked it off with their annual White Christmas Ball held at two venues - the Hungarian Club in Wantirna South and the Polish Club in Sunshine. Both events were sold out early. Kid James Trio which is one of Melbourne's... [Read More]
Submitted Dec 04, 2022 - 11:45 AM by Jitterbug - 0 comments
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Upcoming Gigs & Events Announcements:

COBRA 45's & DJ Jeff @ Darebin RSL this Sat 20th Jan

Darebin RSL
402 Bell St, Preston
PH: 9484 4353
7.30pm FREE Beginners Rock & Roll line dance lesson
8pm COBRA 45's
Submitted Jan 16, 2024 - 10:53 AM by DJ Jeff Poole - 0 comments

Hampton park The Moonlighters

Top Night Out Folks
Submitted Jan 09, 2024 - 4:04 PM by GJR's - 0 comments

JUKEBOX ROCK @ THE WHITEHORSE CLUB FRI 12th/MARIBYRNONG BOWLO SAT 13th

JUKEBOX ROCK are returning to the Whitehorse Club on Friday12th for their first show of 2024.
Doors open at 6.30pm and the band starts rolling out classic hits from the 50's & 60's at... [Read More]
Submitted Jan 07, 2024 - 9:29 PM by Jukebox Rock - 0 comments

RHYTHM ROCKERS @ Myeloma Fundraiser Show & Shine and Rock n Roll Dance

RHYTHM ROCKERS will be at the Myeloma Fundraiser Strathdale Vic
Rock N Roll Dance Night from 7.00pm till 11.00pm
Myeloma Fundraiser Show & Shine and Rock n Roll Dance
... [Read More]
Submitted Jan 05, 2024 - 12:14 PM by Rhythm Rockers - 0 comments

RHYTHM ROCKERS @ Williamstown Craft Market

Rhythm Rockers will be at the Williamstown Crfaft Market
Sunday 21st January 2024

Williamstown Craft Market is an entertaining outing for all the family to enjoy.

... [Read More]
Submitted Jan 05, 2024 - 12:07 PM by Rhythm Rockers - 0 comments

NYE’s at Stamford Hotel in Rowville

Live music with 2 bands - Kid James and Kieron Mcdonald Trio from around 12 noon on NYE’s Sunday at the Stamford hotel. There will also be display of hotrods and classic cars. A family friendly event... [Read More]
Submitted Dec 30, 2023 - 8:02 AM by Jitterbug - 0 comments

RHYTHM ROCKERS @ Darebin RSL

Rhythm Rockers @ Darebin RSL
A Night of Music & Dancing
SATURDAY 13th January 2024
402 Bell Street, Preston
Band Time 8.00 PM - 11.00 PM
Bar & Bistro... [Read More]
Submitted Dec 29, 2023 - 11:17 PM by Rhythm Rockers - 0 comments

Ballarat New Years Eve, Rock ‘N’ Roll Show & Tribute To Elvis

Ballarat

If you are a fan of rock and roll music and Elvis Presley, you won't want to miss this show. A talented rock and roll entertainer and Elvis tribute artist will be performing... [Read More]
Submitted Dec 29, 2023 - 6:04 PM by aportelli - 0 comments

The Moonlighters Rockin Roll Hampton Park

Hampton Park sat January 27 Rock n Roll in 24
Submitted Dec 25, 2023 - 10:45 PM by GJR's - 0 comments

JUKEBOX ROCK @ THE WHITEHORSE FRIDAY 29th DEC

JUKEBOX ROCK will be rockin at the Whitehorse next Friday so get along to sing and dance to classic hits from the 50's & 60's played 100% live by a big 6 piece band.
6.30 pm doors... [Read More]
Submitted Dec 25, 2023 - 1:44 PM by Jukebox Rock - 0 comments
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