The Blues Had A Baby And They Named It Rock And Roll" - Muddy Waters
"If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck
Berry'"- John Lennon "Nothing against the Louvre. But you can't dance to DaVinci"
- Stax Museum of American Soul Music "You can stop the show, but you can't stop rock'n'roll"
- Alan Freed "You don't stop rockin' because you get old, you get old because you stop rockin'" variation from George Bernard Shaw "A country man's song with a black man's rhythm" Carl Perkins description of Rockabilly music
Rockabilly Shakedown 2 Saturday 17 March
- If you made it along to the last Rockabilly Shakedown at Mojo's,
you'll know first-hand what happens when 3 of Perth's best rockabilly
bands team up to bust out what they do best! The great news is the
Shakedown is back- this time rockin' up a storm at the Indi Bar in Scarborough
- and once again we showcase the best of Perth's rockabilly culture in a
SHAKIN' night of wild sounds and twisted 50s glamour! Guest DJs will be
spinning rockin' tunes from 8.30pm and each band brings it's own flavour
of rockabilly action, from traditional 50s style through to voodoo rock n
roll! Kicking off at 9pm, with guns a-blazing, we have JOHNNY LAW and the
Pistol Packin' Daddies - featuring Perth's rockabilly queen HARRY
DELUXE.Next up are the sensational rockers the CONTINENTALS - and all-star
line-up with Howlin' Moondoggie Marco Agostino on lead vocals.The final
ace in the deck is ROCKET TO MEMPHIS who bring a dose of voodoo-infused
swampabilly to get your blood rushin', hips shakin' and eyeballs a-poppin!
The ROCKABILLY SHAKEDOWN brings you a taste of Perth's diverse rockabilly
sound and culture - and just $10 gets you a night of wild rockin' sounds
and plenty of hot, shakin' action! Come down and see what's a brewing in
the Perth scene.
Summersun dance
competition starts this Friday @ The Lynwood. See poster below.
Maria's Birthday
@ the Mustang on Monday night - a
short clip on Recent Events
The Rock Show
starring Jon English. Hits of 60s and
70s - two decades of rock music - songs from such acts as The Beatles,
The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Kinks, Cream, Bob
Dylan, Joe Cocker, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Janis Joplin,
Elton John, Mamas and The Papas, AC/DC, just to name a few... and of
course Jon English. $75 starting price. Astor Theatre 3 and 4 Feb. See "One-off
Gigs".
GIG VARIATION:
Sunday @ Mustang Bar -
The Rhythm Kings.
Rock'n'Roll Bush BBQ- Royal Flying Doctor
Fundraiser - Sat 21 Jan 2012 @
Gidgegannup - see
"Recent Events" and new video
clip.
Expressions of
interest for Dance Instructors are being taken for the Cooly Rocks On
Swing City Dance Workshops.
To be held Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7-9 June 2012. Please contact
John Munro by email to john@johnnyrockers.com.au.
Big Al's Poker Run and Dance
- Sat 11 Feb
4pm to 6pm. Show'n'Shine 10am to
4pm. BBQ and dance 6pm to midnight.
Cost $15 pp. Lucky gate number give-aways. First bracket 6pm.
Big Al's supports Wheels for Hope- changing lives through
mobility. Band Rusty Pinto and The Alley Cats.
Sat 31
March - The Starlight Rock Concert at the Quarry Amphitheatre
-
an evening of dancing and listening to the
live music of the 50s and 60s. Prior to the event, which starts at 7.15
pm, people enjoy a BYO picnic meal with their friends. We also have an
auction of terrific items as well as a raffle with great prizes. The
evening winds up at about 10.00 pm. Tickets are now on sale. All
proceeds go to worthwhile charities supported by the Rotary Club of
Cambridge.
See
One-off Gigs.
Embassy Rock! Two Bands @ The Embassy Ballroom!
Sat 18 Feb. Great dance floor. $15. Table booking 9470 3133. 8pm
to midnight. Doors open @ 7pm. No BYO. Nibbles and light snacks on sale.
Support the gig if you want to see more Rock'n'Roll @ The Embassy!
Dance Schools & Clubs News see "Dance Schools & Clubs" page for details
Old 55 Rock'n'Jive
- Please note there will be
NO CLASS
THIS THURSDAY, 26TH JANUARY due to the Australia Day
Public Holiday. Please feel free
to attend our Wednesday night class at Cannington Bowling Club,
George Street, Cannington as we do the same moves. See you back
at Osborne Park on Thursday, 2nd February!For more info: Website:
http://old55.bounce.com.au Email:
old55@rocketmail.com Mobile: Jacqui 0412 320 383 or Howard
0407 996 261.
Pub Jive & Rock'n'Roll School
- The classes in
2012, explode into action on Sunday 22nd January. This year we will
have the privilege of dancing on a brand new dance floor. We kick off
with a Beginners Rock'n'Roll and Improver's Pub Jive. All classes are
still $12.00. This year also, will see the full time introduction of
Ballroom Classes with (Ballroom Moves) ie Sue, every Monday night from
7.30 till 10, starting on Monday 23rd January. It commences with
Beginners Slow Rhythm and Quickstep and Improver's Cha Cha and
Tangoette. Classes are $12.00 per person per night. In 2012 we also
intend to increase the number of Dances held at the Manning Bowling
Club.
There will be a Monthly Ballroom Dance held on the 3rd Saturday of
every Month. This is simply to satisfy the appetite of Ballroom
fanatics. We will still have our very popular 6 weekly End of Course
Dances. This will result, we hope, in a program of events that will
keep even the most ardent dancer with a busy schedule, for the whole
of 2012. Finally, Sylvia and I hope to see every body at the Welcome
Back Dance on Saturday 21st January. We will have "Full Circle"
playing on the night.
Email from Geraldton:
New class times. See
Dance Schools page.
Craig's Rock'n'Roll
- Next Courses commence
Monday 30th January - 7.30 - 8.30pm Beg. R'n'Roll & 8.30 - 9.30pm
Improvers R'n'Roll.
Thursday 2nd February - 7.30 - 8.30pm Beg. West Coast Swing & 8.30 -
9.30pm Improvers West Coast Swing.
Como Bowling Club 99 Hensman Street, Como, Ph: Craig or Anna 9354 4814
or 0405 768 626 for more info.
VJs Dance - Hawaiian Theme $15 @ the door, no BYO
light supper provided
Belmont Rec Centre
One Way Street
Sun 29
GIG VARIATION: The Rhythm Kings.
6pm.
Mustang Bar
The Rhythm Kings
Sun 29
Sunday Record Hop. 4
to 7.30pm.
Defectors Bar, 639 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley
DJ RazorJack
February 2012
Date
Event
Venue
Band
Thu 02
The Very Best of the Bee
Gees. Dinner plus concert $135. Booking essential: 9221
0885
Friends Restaurant, The Hyatt Centre, 20 Terrace Rd,
Perth
Bee Gees Tribute Show
Thu 02
COUNTRY GIG: The Searchers
50th anniversary world concert tour. Tix from
BOCS Ticketing $59.50
Albany Entertainment Centre, 2 Toll Pl, Albany
The Searchers
Fri
03
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll. Party Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $15. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
DJ Howdie
Fri 03
Great rock 'n' roll and some country with
Purple Haze performing from
6.30 -10pm.
This popular gig has come back 'on line' - good
dance floor, excellent cheap food and no cover charge.
Fremantle Worker's Club, Henry St Freo
Purple Haze
Fri 03
SUMMERSUN FESTIVAL dancing Competition HEAT
2 Contact Cam
0407 088 265 & Deb 0409 799 043 for heat rule
Lynwood Arms
Fossil Rock
Fri 03 & Sat 04
The Rock Show
starring Jon English. Hits of 60s and 70s - two decades of rock
music - songs from such acts as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones,
The Who, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Kinks, Cream, Bob Dylan, Joe
Cocker, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Elton
John, Mamas and The Papas, AC/DC, just to name a few... and of
course Jon English. $75 starting price. Tix from BOCS Ticketing.
Astor Theatre
Jon English and more
Sat 04
COUNTRY GIG:
Bunbury Rock'n'Roll Club presents a
SUMMERSUN FESTIVAL COUNTRY HEAT
3
7.30-11.30 pm $10 members; $15 visitors; EVERYBODY WELCOME :Contact Cam
0407 088 265 & Deb 0409 799 043 for heat rule
On the Level @ The Blues Club with
Ivan Zar & Lloyd Spiegel.
Charles Hotel, 509 Charles St, North Perth
On the Level with Ivan Zar & Lloyd
Spiegel.
Wed 08
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country & Country Rock
8-11pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
Shad Lads
Thu 09
Best of British -
double tribute show - Beatles & Stones.
$135 dinner and show. Phone 9221 0885.
Friends Restaurant
double tribute show - Beatles &
Stones.
Fri
10 and Sat 11
Polka Dot Vintage
Market - Scarborough Beach
Reserve - Fri 10 and Sat 11 Feb. 4 to 9pm. Find them on Facebook.
Scarborough Beach Reserve
Sat 11
Rock'n'Jive Social Club Valentines Dance
Entry $15/members $12. Bring along your own nibbles. We provide a light supper, door
prizes and a great time. Music kicks off at 8:00pm till midnight.
Osborne Park Bowling
Club
Bad Hearts
&
DJ Brian
Sat 11
Big Al's Poker Run
4pm to 6pm. Show'n'Shine 10am to
4pm. BBQ and dance 6pm to midnight.
Cost $15 pp. Lucky gate number give-aways. First bracket 6pm. Big
Al's supports Wheels for Hope- changing lives through mobility.
SUMMERSUN FESTIVAL dancing Competition
Semifinals
Cam
0407 088 265 & Deb 0409 799 043
Lynwood Arms
Fossil Rock
Sat 18
Embassy Rock! Two Bands @ The
Embassy Ballroom! Great dance floor.
$15. Table booking 9470 3133. 8pm to midnight. Doors open @ 7pm. No BYO.
Nibbles and light snacks on sale.
Embassy Ballroom, 115 President St, Carlisle
The Yeomen & Fossil
Rock
Sun 19
The fantastic Sundays are back!
Purple Haze will be rocking all afternoon from 1.30 -
4.30. Great dance floor, come down for lunch. No cover charge.
Fremantle Worker's Club, Henry St, Freo
Purple Haze
Wed 22
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country & Country Rock
8-11pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
Indiana
Fri 24
John Williamson - Australia's Balladeer.
40years True Blue. An Evening on the Swan. Support act
the sensational Cyclone Tracee. 8pm to midnight. $85, VIP $135
Tix 9339 3520.
www.swanyachtclub.com.au
Swan Yacht Club
John Williamson and Cyclone Tracee
Fri 24
The Platters featuring Monroe
Powell. $47 tix. ww.flybynight.org or 9430 5976 (transaction
fees apply). Door tix $50 if available. 7.30pm.
For the past 50 years the Legendary
Monroe Powell has been a recording and touring lead vocalist with
internationally acclaimed groups. Firstly with The Dominoes, but by far
is most recognised as lead vocalist of The Platters.
Fly By Night Club
The Platters featuring Monroe Powell
Fri 24
SUMMERSUN FESTIVAL dancing Competition FINALS
Cam
0407 088 265 & Deb 0409 799 043
Lynwood Arms
tba
Fri 24
Jus Dance Social Rock'n'Roll
Dance. $15 including supper. Jenny Clare (0413 430 721) email
jusdance@hotmail.com
1984 Albany H'wy Maddington or off Burwash Place,
Maddington
Purple Haze
Sat 25
VJs Dance $15 @ the door, no BYO
light supper provided
Belmont Rec Centre
Zodiacs
Sun
26
The Rough Housers
rockabilly band. 3 to 6pm.
Hillarys Yacht Club
The Rough Housers
Wed 29
The Platters featuring Monroe
Powell - Dinner & show $135. Call 9221 0885
Friends Restaurant
The Platters featuring Monroe Powell
March 2012
Date
Event
Venue
Band
Thu 01
The Platters featuring Monroe
Powell - Dinner & show $135. Call 9221 0885
Friends Restaurant
The Platters featuring Monroe Powell
Fri 02
COUNTRY GIG: Purple
Haze will be performing for all the Bunbury rockers and
visitors from 7 -10pm. A fun night, easy drive on the new freeway.
Eaton Tavern, near Bunbury
Purple Haze
Fri
02
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll. Party Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $15. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
DJ Howdie
Fri 02
Adam Hall CD
launch and open-air concert. 6pm to 10pm. $28.05 (plus BF). Tix
Heatseeker.com.au
Fremantle Arts Centre
Adam Hall
Sun 04
Fri
09
Fabulous venue with great dance floor and top food. Purple Haze from 7-10pm
Mandurah Bowling & Rec Club, Allnut st
Purple Haze
Sat 10
Rock'n'Jive Social Club Dance
Entry $15/$12 members. Bring along your own nibbles. We provide a light supper, door
prizes and a great time. Music kicks off at 8:00pm till midnight.
Osborne Park Bowling
Club
Purple Haze
&
DJ Jon Lennon
Sun 11
Rock n Roll to great music
Drinks at club price, only $2 entry, and Indian food on sale
6-9pm
Anglo Club
Herb Graham Ctr
Chesterfield Rd
Mirrabooka
Indiana
Fri 16
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll. Party Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $15. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
DJ Howdie
Fri 16
The Rough Housers
rockabilly band.
DeVilles Pad
The Rough Housers
Sat 17
Fundraiser Dinner & Dance - West
Texas Crude & DJ Swing-a-billy Ray. Atomic Martini Fashion
Parade, vintage photo-booth, retro barber on site for the lads. $35 pp
pre sale only tix. Includes roast pork dinner & pavlova dessert. Diet
menu available. Fundraiser for Beyond Blue (depression and
anxiety iniative). Bookings email
HIFALLUTIN72@YAHOO.COM
Bramble Bay Bowls Club, Woody Point Redcliffe
West Texas Crude & DJ Swing-a-billy
Ray.
Sat 17
Rockabilly Shakedown 2 -
three bands. 8.30pm. $10 Entry.
Indi Bar, 23 Hastings St, Scarborough
Johnny L:aw & The Pistol Packin'
daddies with Harry Deluxe, The Continentals, and Rocket to Memphis
Sat 17
Children's Cancer Research
Fundraiser @ Houghton Winery. $60 p adult (includes gourmet
hamper). Children under 16 free. Booking: 9363 7400.
Houghton Winery 148 Dale Rd, Middle Swan
All Star SuperGroup - Blues Brothers &
Stones tributes
Wed 21
You've Got That Thing - a
Morning Melodies concert for the young at heart. Story of Col
Porter featuring ten of his hits including: "Anything Goes", "Night and
Day"; and "I get a Kick Out of You". 10.30 to 11.30am. $26. Seating is
reserved. BOCS tix or 9484
1133.
His Majesty's Theatre
Sat
24
Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot
Tour! Featuring a set with Slim Jim Phantom. Opening 6pm.
Tix.
Fremantle Arts Centre
Brian Setzer
Sat
24
VJs Dance - Cowboys & Cowgirls $15 @ the door, no BYO
light supper provided
Out-doors
on the Swan River 8 till 12pm direct from Melbourne
Australia's Greatest 60s, 70s, 80s band "Rewind" support Peter
Anderson ex Troupadores Michael Barbaro. A Public Event membs
$30 non-membs $35.
Swan Yacht Club
"Rewind" support
Peter Anderson ex Troupadores Michael Barbaro
Sat 31
The Starlight
Rock Concert at the Quarry Amphitheatre -
an evening of dancing and listening
to the live music of the 50s and 60s. Prior to the event, which
starts at 7.15 pm, people enjoy a BYO picnic meal with their
friends. We also have an auction of terrific items as well as a
raffle with great prizes. The evening winds up at about 10.00 pm.
Tickets are now on sale. All
proceeds go to worthwhile charities supported by the Rotary Club
of Cambridge. Mike Mullin on (08) 92041324 or email
mhmullin@iinet.net.au.
Quarry Amphitheatre, City Beach
Fossil Rock and guests
April 2012
Date
Event
Venue
Band
Sun 01
Fri
06
Good Friday
Sat 07
Indiana @ The Rocky Country Music Club 7:30 to 11pm
Good size dance floor, drinks @ club prices, meals available 6-8pm,
entry $10
130 Gloucester Crs
Safety Bay
Indiana
Fri 13
Black Friday The Ultimate
Tribute to Cher - Turn Back Time direct from Melbourne. Support
Jive, Twist & Stomp Band. Members $30 non Members $35.
Swan Yacht Club
Turn Back Time. Support Jive, Twist &
Stomp Band.
Sat 14
Rock'n'Jive Social Club Dance
Entry $15/$12 members. Bring along your own nibbles. We provide a light supper, door
prizes and a great time. Music kicks off at 8:00pm till midnight.
Osborne Park Bowling
Club
The Yeomen
&
DJ Brian
Fri
20
COUNTRY GIG: Dudley Park
Bowling Club. Great cheap food,
fabulous dance floor. Purple Haze rocks from 6.45pm to 10pm.
Easy drive on the freeway, or get the train. Ph: 9535
2655.
Dudley Park Bowling Club, Mandurah
Purple Haze
Fri
20
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll. Party Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $15. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
DJ Howdie
Fri 20
Sat 28
VJs Dance $15 @ the door, no BYO
light supper provided
Belmont Rec Centre
One Way Street
Fri 27
COUNTRY GIG: Mandurah Offshore
Fishing & Sailing Club, Ocean Marina.
top venue. Good food and dancing. Purple Haze rocking from 7.30-10.30.
Members & guests welcome. Ph 9535.6251.
COUNTRY GIG: Fabulous
venue with great dance floor and top food. Purple Haze from 7-10pm
Mandurah Bowling & Rec Club, Allnut st
Purple Haze
Fri
04
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll. Party Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $15. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
DJ Howdie
Fri
04
Sat 12
Sat 12
Rock'n'Jive Social Club Mothers Day Dance.
Entry
$15/members $12. Bring along your own nibbles. We provide a light
supper, door prizes and a great time. Music kicks off at 8:00pm till
midnight.
Osborne Park Bowling
Club
Chain Reaction &
DJ Jon Lennon
Fri 18
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll. Party Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $15. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
DJ Howdie
Sat
19
Indiana @ The Rocky Country Music Club 7:30 to 11pm
Good size dance floor, drinks @ club prices, meals available 6-8pm,
entry $10
130 Gloucester Crs
Safety Bay
Indiana
Fri 25
Sat 26
VJs Dance - High School Hop $15 @ the door, no BYO
light supper provided
Belmont Rec Centre
Zodiacs
Sun 27
Sun
278
June 2012
Date
Event
Venue
Band
Fri 01
Fri
01
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll. Party Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $15. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
DJ Howdie
Fri
08
COUNTRY GIG: Koorliny Arts
Centre,
lunch time concert 11am - 12 Purple Haze will
be performing popular rock'n'roll, swing and doo-wop hits
Koorliny Arts Centre
Sulphur Rd Kwinana
Purple Haze
Sat 09
Sat 09
Rock'n'Jive Social Club Charity Dance. Entry
$15 for everyone. Bring along your own nibbles. We provide a light
supper, door prizes and a great time. Music kicks off at 8:00pm till
midnight.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
Inside Cover
(with a Blues Brothers act) &
DJ Jon Lennon
Fri 15
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll. Party Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $15. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
DJ Howdie
Fri
15
COUNTRY GIG: Mandurah Offshore
Fishing & Sailing Club, Ocean Marina.
top venue. Good food and dancing. Purple Haze rocking from 7.30-10.30.
Members & guests welcome. Ph 9535.6251.
VJs Dance $15 @ the door, no BYO
light supper provided
Belmont Rec Centre
Fossil Rock
July 2012
Date
Event
Venue
Band
Wed 04
Fri
06
Sat 07
Sat 14
Rock'n'Jive Social Club Dance. Entry
$15/members $12.
Bring along your own nibbles. We provide a light supper, door prizes and
a great time. Music kicks off at 8:00pm till midnight.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
Full Circle
&
DJ Jon Lennon
Sun 15
Fri
20
Fri 20
Sat 21
Sat 28
VJs Dance- Xmas in July $15 @ the door, no BYO
light supper provided
Belmont Rec Centre
One Way Street
Sat 28
Indiana @ The Rocky Country Music Club 7:30 to 11pm
Good size dance floor, drinks @ club prices, meals available 6-8pm,
entry $10
130 Gloucester Crs
Safety Bay
Indiana
August 2012
Date
Event
Venue
Band
Wed 01
Fri
03
Sat 04
Sat 11
Sun 12
Fri
10
Fri 17
Sat 18
Sun 19
Sat 25
VJs Dance- 10th Anniversary & Pizza Night $15 @ the door, no BYO
light supper provided
Jumpin' Swing Nights at The Deen every Monday to DJ music
A night at The Deen dedicated to swing dancers. We provide exciting Swing Crash Courses to learn some groovy and easy steps to dance. Teachers: Roger & Fuchsia.
No partner required. The main goal of this night is having FUN and meeting people in a night club atmosphere. Everyone welcome, any school and any style.
Best of British Merseybeat and US 60's music in a downstairs cavern setting. Songs from the Hollies, Beatles, Gerry & Pacemakers, Hermans Hermits, Dusty Springfield, Kinks, Manfred Mann and more
8-11pm
Sat
rockin' radio show on 89.7 twin cities fm
EuroGold with Joe Marchello
Playing the sounds of 1950's Doo Wop, Rock'n'Roll and Love Fever numbers from around the world with that Italian twist.
A very happy but slightly HOT bus
load of Bunbury rock n rollers (22) arrived at the Ravenswood Hotel
last night for dinner and a great night of dancing to the music of
Purple Haze. Jan
Maria's Birthday @ The Mustang on Monday night
The Flying Doctor Rock'n'Roll Bush Dance @
Gidgegannup with Indiana was an awesome night out.
Weather was great - nice and cool, wonderful venue,
great hosts, good food and a rockin' good time. Nice change from
indoor venues. Great dance floor. Video below.
Hosts Janine and Steve
Another great night at the Zodiacs
Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll Party with plenty of new faces and
DJ Howdie catering to a big group of line dancers from Nuline
Dance. Rhonda
A totally awesome night @ The Summer Swing
Smackdown! What a credit to Harry and Mel
- superbly organised, classy event! Definitely the
Event not to miss! All four bands were on stage the
whole night and rocked the place: Lucky Seven (from Adelaide);
Harry Deluxe Swing Band; The Darling Buds of May and Libby Hammer
Quintet. They battled it out for audience approval. It was
superb! Dancers and dance demos rocked the floor all night.
Wonderful venue! Great night just to watch, or to get down and
boogie. Get your tix early for the next Smackdown as this first one
sold out early - it's definitely an event not to miss! Looks like
there'll be more this year - one for each season...so watch One-off
Gigs. See Video .
Great night at Ashley's 50th birthday bash. Huge
crowd and great response to having Howie DJ. The dance floor was
packed during the breaks. All the best Ashley!
