Golly! “Jump n Jive” had the Gully jumpin’ and rockers jivin’ with their debut gig tis arvo! I have not seen the band play before, so the venue exuded anticipation and excitement in the air as the punters turned out in drove to welcome the band to the Ferntree Gully hotel for their very first time performance there. And what a performance it was! I could quite safely say many punters, like myself, all left the “church” tis arvo feeling fully blessed having danced and worshipped at the alter of the rockabilly music gods.

Jump n Jive is a three piece band with Sammy on guitar and lead vocals. The band played a good mix of rockabilly and rock & roll favourites including some of their own compositions. Yes – there were some pretty fast tempo numbers to challenge those dancers with fast feet but in the main I would say one could “jump & jive” all day long to most of their songs.

And, what could one say about Sammy’s own performance? Well, whilst not exhibiting a stance as suggestive as Elvis the pelvis, nonetheless Sammy’s stage performance has a fairly eye catching “gyrating” style. Just ask the ladies ……..LOL And the man can sing! And I have seen him dance very well too. Isn’t that right, Hotrodgirl or for that matter, Foxy?

Jump n Jive band is a welcome addition to a very long list of bands that have performed “live” at the Gully. If variety is the spice of life, then we punters in the Gully are indeed fortunate to be served with new & exciting bands from time to time. I certainly hope we won’t have to wait too long before we get to see Jump n Jive play the Gully again.