Jon & Zoe celebrated their Alleycatz's 19th Anniversary in hosting rock 'n' roll dances and dance classes in Melbourne. Their dance classes still remain the biggest and most successful in Melbourne. Well done to Alleycatz for their huge contribution in promoting live rock 'n' roll bands, dancing & classes.
As part of its celebration, the very popular Adelaide "teddy boy"... [Read More]
Submitted Nov 10, 2024 - 8:23 AM by Jitterbug -
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American soul and R&B artist, Les Greene, thrilled the audience with his high energy, all singing & all dancing Australian performance tour last weekend. Les Greene is popular in many music festivals around the world including Viva Las Vegas (USA) and Rhythm Riots in Europe where he showcases his own rendition and interpretation of popular 1950's and 1960's hit tunes as well as his own... [Read More]
Submitted Oct 21, 2024 - 9:59 AM by Jitterbug -
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Greazefest Festival is Australia's longest running 1950's style festival showcasing bands, rock 'n' roll dancing, classic cars and hotrods display, merchandise & 1950's style fashion and Pinups competition. This year's festival was the 25th edition and including those staged in Melbourne in previous years, Greazefest has been staged 27 times in the last 25 years. What an achievement for Lori... [Read More]
Submitted Aug 14, 2024 - 8:46 AM by Jitterbug -
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The 2024 Cooly Rocks On Festival puts on another fantastic show for the thousands who attended the festival in Coolangatta this year. The weather was glorious throughout the festival with sunny days and gentle cool breezes to the shore and Marine Parade where the main events took place. There was no winter gloom in Coolangatta with non-stop rock 'n' roll dancing from morning to night.
The Victorian Rock 'n' Roll Dance Association (VRRA) held its annual dance championship last weekend at the Hungarian Club in Wantirna South. It was a fully booked out event with about 400 - 500 rockers & their families turning out to support Melbourne's premier rock 'n' roll dance event. Many came dressed in their 1950's style clothing which add to the wonderful nostalgic atmosphere in the... [Read More]
Submitted May 21, 2024 - 1:58 PM by Jitterbug -
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Since late 2023, Sandown Park Hotel in association with its promoter, Kingpins Kustoms, has been hosting free bands and dancing at its venue in conjunction with the staging of classic cars, hotrods & motorbikes shows. It's unheard of really in today's economic climate where prices for everything including entertainment are rising every day. A big shout out to Sandown Park Hotel in generously... [Read More]
Submitted May 02, 2024 - 7:29 AM by Jitterbug -
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Once again this year, our Melbourne rock 'n' roll community turned up with pride and in numbers to take part in the annual Good Friday Appeal dances. Two events were held in Melbourne this year that I know of - RocknSuzie dance in Pakenham and Adrian's dance at Burwood Whitehorse Club.
From feed-back I have received, both dances were well attended. In particular, the event in... [Read More]
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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Kingpins holding its Christmas event at Sandown Park hotel this Sunday afternoon (24/11/2024) with two Country & hillbilly bands - Rough Cut and the Westernaires. See adv leaflet for more details
Submitted Nov 20, 2024 - 12:25 PM by Jitterbug -
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Kingpins rock ‘n’ roll event at Sandown Park Hotel on Saturday night 23 Nov. Ezra Lee band plus Pat Copocci from NSW will be playing. See advertising leaflet for more details…..
Submitted Nov 20, 2024 - 12:20 PM by Jitterbug -
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The Rock'n'Roll Christmas Show @ Skyways Hotel December 7
Dance the night away with friends and family as Rick Hudson performs a combination of classic rock'n'roll music and Christmas tunes to... [Read More]
Submitted Nov 15, 2024 - 1:50 PM by Rick Hudson -
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"The Rousers" at Maribyrnong park bowls club
16th November 2024
Rock on with Melbourne's finest 50's & 60's 5 piece band.
7pm Doors Open
7.30pm Band Starts
BYO... [Read More]
Submitted Nov 11, 2024 - 11:55 AM by alex stoich -
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Swinging rockers the Cobra 45s are all revved up for the Westside Cruisers Car & Bike Show - this Sunday 17th November - from 10am till 2 pm at Hoppers Crossing Sports Club - just $20 entry -... [Read More]
Submitted Nov 11, 2024 - 11:21 AM by MikeCobra -
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Uptempo houserock'n' hipshakin' rocknroll, rockabilly and swinging rhythm & blues from 50s 60s 70s with roots rockers the Cobra 45s - gonna be rockin' the Nar Nar Goon Memorial Hall on Sat 9th... [Read More]
Submitted Nov 07, 2024 - 9:46 AM by MikeCobra -
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RHYTHM ROCKERS @The Marong Family Hotel
Sunday 3rd November 2024
26 Main Street, Marong, Vic 3515
Venue Opens from 11.00 am
Table Bookings: (03) 5435 2206
Bistro... [Read More]
Submitted Oct 30, 2024 - 6:48 AM by Rhythm Rockers -
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