Perth Rocks !!!
Rock'n'Roll dance, music and venues in Perth, Western Australia
Keeping WA Rockers informed, fit and healthy !!!

We need your input, feedback and up-to-date info on what is happening, what's hot and what's not - so email us (Celia and Josef) on perthrocks@optusnet.com.au. If your event, band, venue, dance school, festival, workshop or gear is not listed, email us your details, photos, links and  contact information. We will not be trawling the net for this data (we also have a life and day jobs like you guys).

Perth always rocks !!

"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
 

Breaking News and Views

Email from Deville's Pad:  Hi DEVILLIANS, Devilles Pad now has a door charge of $5/members $10/nonMembers after 9pm. At Weekends we open at 6pm for drinks and dinner. Please remember our dress code and look glamorous -  no sportswear, sport shoes, shorts, etc. This week sees the return of that dastardly Magician Pierre, Thursday Jumpin Josh plays suave tunes till late, Fri disc jockeys. The Italian Stallion and Ben Taffe are joined by Pierre the Magician Kimtortion, the contortionist, and the Satanique Gogo dancers, Sat Dan The Man's Sonic Safari With Adora Derriere's amazing fan dance and Pierre the magician. Tuesday BUDDY HOLLY LIVES Great Buddy tribute Band with Felix $20 starts 6pm. Still looking for Accommodation @ Wintersun? Email to Perth Rocks: two  dancers/ rock'n'rollers want to share  two bed fully serviced  apartment at Wintersun. 31  May  to 12 June.  $450  each 12  nights. Well  located,  near the  beach  and on  transport. Email: perthrocks@optusnet.com.au and we'll pass on your details.   Up coming workshops in R'n'R and Lindy Hop: Greg and Wendy Gilbert (from S'Coolhouse Rock & Swing) and Vicki Kirchoffer and Dave Tarrant (Echuca S'Coolhouse teachers) will be conducting workshops in Perth 20th and 21st September @ the Osbourne Park Bowling Club. No partner required. Three R'n'R workshops and one Lindy Hop. $35 for 1, $65 for 2 or $90 for 3. Booking and deposit are essential. To reserve a place call Janey on 0424 645 723. Email from Howard: Well after a couple of months off I have decided to re-commence my dance classes as Brocky’s Rock'n'Roll.  Classes will be on Thursday nights  at the  A.A.I. Hall, 32 Fernwood Square, Hepburn Heights (same venue as previous) commencing on 15th May.    Cost is only $10  7.30 Beginners 8.30 Advanced. Old Skool Rockers Dance: We've decided to postpone our dance which was scheduled for Saturday 24th May at the Italian Club in Fremantle. Jukebox Saturday Night - had you heard that 1080 6 IX will be broadcasting their 6 o'clock rock live from the White Sands Tavern in Scarborough from Saturday 3rd May instead of from Ogdens in Gosnells? (thanks Judy) Red hot and blue rockin' radio show on 89.7 twin cities fm (Joondalup & Wanneroo) - every Saturday 2pm till 4pm. Steve plays rock'n'roll, rockabilly, rhythm & blues, western swing. You can tune in on line www.twincitiesfm.com if the signal is poor. If you listen in, tell us what you think. Freestylers Dance Competition 2008 and Dance -Styles - r'n'r, jive, rockabilly, open freestyle and slow swing. Categories: Novice - 12 months or under, Intermediate - under 3 years, Experienced 3 years plus. Independent judges. Entry to all events $25, spectators $5, novelty events $2. Registration (9390 9047 or email gordonteri@iinet.net.au. Entries close: 16th June. Doors open noon. First heats @ 1pm.Following the competition will be a dance. Tickets for the dance - $10 in advance and $12 at the door. (This will be the 3rd year they've run a dance competition and so far it's been a great success.)   New Articles: