50's & 60's Rock'n'Roll
and Rockabilly dance,
music and venues in Western
Australia Keeping WA Rockers informed, fit and healthy
We need your input, feedback and up-to-date info on
what's happening - so email us (Celia and Josef) on
perthrocks@optusnet.com.au.
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If your event, band, venue, dance school,
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contact information. We'll 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
"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
"If there was rockabilly before Elvis, it
wasn't like the rockabilly after Elvis"
Craig Morrison
Viva Las Vegas 2009
- Pics and videos from Viva Las Vegas 12
Rockabilly Festival and rockin' in Las Vegas in general.
We've
Gone to Jackson!
- pics, photos
and videos of our 2008 trip to the WC Handy Blues Festival in
Alabama, the Satchmo Jazz Festival in New Orleans and the International
Rockabilly Festival in Jackson Tennessee.
What's Hot in the Heartland - History from
the Heartland of Rock'n'Roll and Rockabilly - Articles, news, hot-gos
and pictures from the Deep South USA where it all started
Venues
- the size and quality of the dance
floor varies.
New York 2009 -
hints, tips and music from "The Big Apple".
See new
video clips of
Rocket To Memphis and Marco and the Rhythm Boys from
Friday night at Deville's Pad below.
A rare chance to see
IMELDA MAY
TUESDAY 6TH APRIL
@ the Fly By Night Club
- one of the finest vocalists from the UK Roots
music scene, inspired by jazz greats like Billy
Holiday, Dinah Washington, and the undisputed queen
of rockabilly, Wanda Jackson
- with a
unique fusion of rockabilly, blues and jazz.
Doors Open: 8pm
Presale Tickets: $35.00 + $3.50 BF from
www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976
Door Tickets: $40.00 (if available)
New Band:
I would like to announce a new 4 piece band to the Perth
music scene ,'The Blue Beats' ,who will be
performing their debut gig at Freestylers dance @ Ossy
park bowling club on Saturday May 22nd.
The band will play a
mix of rock'n'roll , Swing , Ballads & Blues/jump blues
with a little Latin thrown in. The members are Mike
Nelson (fossil rock) on keyboards & vocals , Alan
McCowat (Zodiacs) guitar & vocals , Peter Slatter (Troupadores)
Bass & vocals & Gary Howard (Mixtures) drums & vocals .
A very promising line up with many years of professional
experience behind them. The Blue Beats are now accepting
bookings from June. To contact the band for bookings
call Alan 0418900106 or email
ozguitar50@bigpond.com. Cheers! Alan
Looking for something
different to do with good food, dance floor, nice
decor?
Email from Harry's
Bar:
Reowww ...
Calling all those
looking to release their inner Cougar. After the
success of our Cougar speed dating night
Harry's are throwing a Cougars & Cubs
Laneway party! - Saturday 27 March. For $25 per head
which includes a complimentary glass
of sparkling, Shiraz, wine, beer or house spirit,
spend the night in our Tiger laneway while enjoying
the company of Perth's hottest Cubs & Cougars.
Ladies over 35 and guys under 30
are invited to this exclusive Laneway party
and bookings are essential- this is the closest we
will come to Demi and Ashton here in Perth so call the
bar to secure your spot! Phone: 9227 9055 73 Francis
St, Northbridge.
We've set up a
Perth Rocks brekkie @
Wintersun as an event. If
you're interested register your interest by "Accept"
and or write a message on the Wall of Perth Rocks
Facebook Group. Friday 11 June @ Outback Jack's
again. Would love to see some of the country website
users and some of our Melbourne friends attend. Last
year was lots of fun with around 60 attendees. If
you're not on Facebook and want to attend zap us an
email @ perthrocks@optusnet.com.au Celia and Josef
See "Dance
Schools" page for lesson details. This column only has
"Breaking News"
Email from Cool Cats:
You may have heard the rumors that Cool Cats will soon be holding
lessons at The Mustang Bar on Monday nights. This has resulted
in a change of venues and lesson times for many of our courses, plus
we are offering a variety of special offers at The Mustang Bar to
encourage more dancers to come along. As of April 18th
for our new lesson timetable see
Dance Schools page.We will be employing an optional rotation format in the
Rockabilly (Mustang Bar) and 4Beat (North Perth )
courses to provide a flexible and enjoyable learning
environment for both partnered and unpartnered dancers
alike.Special offers for the commencement of Cool Cats lessons
at the Mustang Bar are:
All Rockabilly students wishing to take advantage of our
double lesson offer will be welcome to attend the
Thursday night General Class at North Perth at the usual
discount rate. As a bonus during the first course at our
new venue, students may also stay for the 4Beat class FREE as part of the rotational group. That's
a total of 3hrs for $18 for Rockabilly enthusiasts! As
an ongoing offer, partnered dancers will be able to
participate in the Rockabilly and both North Perth
classes for the price of $24 casual or $120 for 6 weeks.
That's Rockabilly, 4Beat, and the General Class for some
variety, practice, and fun at $8 or less per lesson.
Cool Cats Offer: For past (6+ months) and existing
students (3+ months) who have yet to try Rockabilly,
their first course at the Mustang Bar is Half
Price! That's only $6 per lesson! (no bulk or
course discounts) I will also use this opportunity to
advise of our next short course, which also
commences April 18th: Basic
Aerials. This introductory course examines
the fundamentals of liftwork, providing students with
the necessary knowledge and skills to tackle more
advanced aerials safely and with confidence. It also
gives the more casual dancer a nice variety of simple
lifts/drops/props that they can use to add some flair
and fun to their dance. Nathan Major, Principal, 0415
481 938
www.coolcatsrocknroll.com
Ashley Thompson's article on LesRoc's Cruise has
been archive in "Old News & Views".
We'd love to hear more stories of the era. That way we may
slowly piece together a bit more of WA's rock'n'roll
history. Send in your story, come and tell me your story and
I'll write it up under dual authorship, or recommend
musicians and participants who's knowledge can contribute to
a richer picture of the Snake Pit days and the bodgies and
widgies of the 50s and 60s era in WA.
More
than one hundred clips on the video
page(the Flash
files are 3 to 15 Mb, even on DSL it may take a while to load)
Rockin Ronnie @ Murphy's Irish Pub
Singing crooners to rock n roll favourites
2-6pm
Murphy's Irish Pub
Manjurah Tce
Rockin Ronnie
Sun 21
THE SUNDAY RECORD HOP
at Defectors Bar
4-7:30 pm, free entry
Perth's only rockin' Sunday session hits the
upstairs bar of the Flying Scotsman
this Sunday.
I've been digging through my 45s and have a killer
selection for you this month - Andy
Flying Scotsman 639 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley
Sun 21
Celebrity Testimonial Roast for Paul Felton
show your support for our good mate
Paul Felton is seriously ill & requires imported medication
not available on the PBS system. The Perth Blues
Club has organised this benefit gig to raise
financial assistance to help Paul through these
difficult times.
35 Musicians have offered to Perform in his Honour!
4.30pm to 9.30pm,
Entry $20
Charles Hotel
North Perth
Dave
Hole, Matt Taylor, Lindsay Wells Band, John Meyer, Bob Patient Band, Hells
Bells, Pete Romano & The Gators, Cyclone Tracey, Ivan Zar, Empire Blues,
Rick Steele, Sue Bluck, Gerard Maunick, Simon Cox, Clayton Black, Izin with
Cindy Stevens and many more
Wed 24
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country Rock & Rockabilly
8pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
It is a night in
Vegas without an expensive plane trip. Gary has
already performed in 8 countries, the highlight
being Las Vegas, entertaining more than 1 MILLION
FANS! He is packing houses and thrilling
audiences with sell out shows internationally.
Elvis will be in
the building 7 pm.
$125 per person includes meal and concert.
Chain Reaction - City of Belmont's
Autumn River Festival - on stage 11.30am to 2.30pm. 3 sets
Rock'n'Roll classics.
The Festival commences at 11:00am and
goes to 4:00pm. This is a great day for all the family, featuring Ski
Shows on the river as well as Face Painting, Bouncy Castles, Quad Bikes,
Gondola Rides, Kayaking, Art & Craft Stalls, Wine Tasting, Food Stalls,
etc.
Garvey Park, Fauntleroy Ave, Ascot
Chain Reaction
Wed 31
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country Rock & Rockabilly
8pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
Royal with
Cheese
Tarantino night with Rusty Pinto
8pm, $10
Devilles Pad
3 Aberdeen St
Rusty Pinto Combo
Fri 02
Good Friday - no
gigs anywhere
Sun 04
Rockin'
Ronnie @ Cape Bouvard Winery. Singing
crooners to rock'n'roll favourites. Set in a
grove of Tuarts and Willows on the edge of Yalgorup National Park and Lake
Clifton, Cape Bouvard is worth a visit just for the scenery. While you are
here, see Lake Clifton's unique Stromatolites. This is only one of the two
places in Western Australia where you can see the world's first life form.
Cape Bouvard's Rotundra with its teak furniture and pots from Central Java
and Lombok make the perfect venue to relax and enjoy the peaceful scenery.
Visitors can enjoy lunch with us at our quality cafe or use our barbecue
facilities - it is a great venue for a family picnic!
The Sloanee Ponee
Rock'n'Roll Sunday Session.
5 to 9 pm. Food available down
stairs.
Upstairs @ Swan Yacht Club
Big Horney Band Guest
Debbie Gamble
Tue 06
Imelda May -
one of the finest vocalists from the UK Roots music
scene, inspired by jazz greats like Billy Holiday,
Dinah Washington, and the undisputed queen of
rockabilly, Wanda Jackson
- with a
unique fusion of rockabilly, blues and jazz.
Doors Open: 8pm
Presale Tickets: $35.00 + $3.50 BF from
www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976
Door Tickets: $40.00 (if available)
Night of
Mayhem - Adams 10th Birthday at the Mustang
SHOCKING news. Adam has been playing at the Mustang
Bar in Northbridge for 10 years. The Velvet Playboys
by coincidence celebrate their 5th Birthday at the
Mustang.
ALL his friends OLD and NEW are invited down to the
Mustang Bar to have a party. This is a way of saying
thanks to the Mustang Bar for supporting live music
in Perth and a way of thanking all the Velvet
Playboys supporters.
Special Guests from Charlie Brown Brass Band. Swing
DJ from 6:30. Entry, as always is free.
Pub Jive &
Rock'n'Roll End of Course Dance. $12
pre-purchased, $15 at door. 7.30 - 12.
Manning Bowling Club
Full Circle
Sat 10
Rock'n'Jive Social Club
Dance
8pm
$12 members, $15 visitors
Osborne Park Bowling Club
Fossil Rock
& Rockin Rodney
Sun 11
The Sloanee Ponee
Rock'n'Roll Sunday Session.
5 to 9 pm. Food available down
stairs.
Upstairs @ Swan Yacht Club
Big Horney Band Guest
BB Clark
Wed 14
Rock'n'Roll
Record Collectors Club meeting. 7.45pm.
Hall fee/supper $2.
Rotary Hall Community Centre
Association, Sandgate St, South Perth
Guest Speaker
Wed 14
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country Rock & Rockabilly
8pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL
Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
Flashback
Fri 16
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll.
Party
Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $10. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
Fri 16
The McClymonts
(country, rockabilly)
Host Johnny Young, support band the Magnificent 7,
8-12pm, bookings 9339-3520
Swan Yacht Club
The
McClymonts
Fri 16
Bloozology @ The Ellington
The Ellington, 191
Beaufort St, Perth
Bloozology
Sat 17
Blue
Suede Rock and Swing
Dance
Scarborough
Sportsmen's Club
tba
and DJ Geoff
Sat 17
Stray Kats Dance
The
Italian Club, Fremantle
tba
Sun 18
The Sloanee Ponee
Rock'n'Roll Sunday Session.
5 to 9 pm. Food available down stairs.
Upstairs @ Swan Yacht Club
Fossil Rock & Debbie
Gamble
Wed 21
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country Rock & Rockabilly
8pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL
Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
Flames
Fri 23
Twist &
Shout@Dudley Park
Singing all your Rock'n'Roll favourites.
Time:6.30pm Free Entry great dance floor.
Dudley Park Bowling Club,
28 Eden St Dudley Pk, Mandurah
Twist & Shout
Fri 23 & Sat 24
The Big Bopper
presents
Elvis and Buddy.
The Astor Theatre, Mt Lawley
Doug Parkinson (as
Big Bopper), American entertainer Donny Edwards
(Elvis) and Scott Cameron (from Australian Buddy the
Musical).
Sat 24
VJays Rock'n'Roll Dance 7.30pm-12.00pm
Vince 0411 753 417
Judy 0412 182 400
Belmont Recreation Centre
Abernethy &
Keane Sts
One Way Street
Sat 24
Whose Behind
the Green Door Jerry Lee Lewis Fireball Show
@ Hilton Bowling Club.
Get
your tickets for this event by phoning Jimmy on 9337
2897 at the club. Tickets only $30.00 which includes
a variety of finger foods starting from 8.00pm. The
show strikes up at 8. 30 pm. Hilton Bowling club
Shepherd St Beaconsfield. Phone 9337 2897.
Hilton Bowling Club
Peter Stone as
Jerry Lee Lewis
Sun 25
The Sloanee Ponee
Rock'n'Roll Sunday Session.
5 to 9 pm. Food available down
stairs.
Upstairs @ Swan Yacht Club
Fossil Rock
Guest BB Clark
Wed 28
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country Rock & Rockabilly
8pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
The Sloanee Ponee
Rock'n'Roll Sunday Session.
5 to 9 pm. Food available down
stairs.
Upstairs @ Swan Yacht Club
Big Horney Band Guest
Debbie Gamble
Wed 19
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country Rock & Rockabilly
8pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL
Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
TBA
Fri 21
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll.
Party
Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $10. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
Sat 22
Pub Jive &
Rock'n'Roll End of Course Dance. $12
pre-purchased, $15 at door. 7.30 - 12.
Manning Bowling Club
Full Circle
Sat 22
Freestylers Dance 7.30pm - 12.00pm
Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at door
Raffle/ Nibbles / Door Prize, Supper
For more info
call Teri 9390 9047 \ 0417 933 034
Email :
freestylers@iinet.net.au
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Blue Beats
Sun 23
The Sloanee Ponee
Rock'n'Roll Sunday Session.
5 to 9 pm. Food available down
stairs.
Upstairs @ Swan Yacht Club
Fossil Rock Guest BB
Clark
Wed 26
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country Rock & Rockabilly
8pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL
Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
TBA
Fri 28
Twist &
Shout@Dudley Park
Singing all your Rock'n'Roll favourites.
Time:6.30pm Free Entry great dance floor.
Dudley Park Bowling Club,
28 Eden St Dudley Pk, Mandurah
Twist & Shout
Fri 28
Blue Suede Dance
Uniting Church Hall, 2 Grant St
Innaloo
DJ Geoff
Sat 29
VJays High School Hop
Rock'n'Roll Dance 7.30pm-12.00pm
Vince 0411 753 417
Judy 0412 182 400
Belmont Recreation Centre
Abernethy &
Keane Sts
Fossil Rock
Sat 29
John Farnham @ The
Ord Valley Muster for the Kimberely Moon Experience Concert.
Over 50 events across two weeks. Tix on sale from Feb 1.
Rock'n'Roll
Record Collectors Club meeting. 7.45pm.
Hall fee/supper $2.
Rotary Hall Community Centre
Association, Sandgate St, South Perth
Guest Speaker
Wed 14
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country Rock & Rockabilly
8pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL
Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
TBA
Fri 16
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll.
Party
Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $10. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
Wed 21
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country Rock & Rockabilly
8pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL
Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
TBA
Fri 23
Twist &
Shout@Dudley Park
Singing all your Rock'n'Roll favourites.
Time:6.30pm Free Entry great dance floor.
Dudley Park Bowling Club,
28 Eden St Dudley Pk, Mandurah
Twist & Shout
Sat
24
Freestylers Dance 7.30pm - 12.00pm
Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at door
Raffle/ Nibbles / Door Prize, Supper
For more info call Teri 9390 9047 \ 0417 933 034
Email :
freestylers@iinet.net.au
Osborne Park Bowling Club
Full Circle
Wed 28
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country Rock & Rockabilly
8pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL
Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
TBA
Fri 30
Blue Suede Dance
Uniting Church Hall, 2 Grant St
Innaloo
DJ Geoff
Sat 31
VJays Xmas in July
Rock'n'Roll Dance 7.30pm-12.00pm
Pub Jive &
Rock'n'Roll End of Course Dance. $12
pre-purchased, $15 at door. 7.30 - 12.
Manning Bowling Club
Full Circle
Sat 14
Rock'n'Jive Social Club
Dance
8pm
Osborne Park Bowling Club
tba
Wed 18
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country Rock & Rockabilly
8pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL
Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
TBA
Fri 20
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll.
Party
Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $10. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
Fri 20
"HOT
AUGUST DANCE WEEKEND" Cost:
Members $ TBA ; Visitors $ TBA Contacts: Ian Gould
0413830880/97293088; Lynn 0417970386 / Enzo 0407991683
Wokalup
Tavern, Sth West Hwy, WOKALUP
TBA
Sat 21
"HOT
AUGUST DANCE WEEKEND"
Ferguson Valley Winery Bus Trip during day : Cost
TBA (first 30 to book) then Dance - 7:30pm start
Cost: Members $15 ; Visitors $20
Contacts; Lynn 0417970386 / Enzo 0407991683
"HOT
AUGUST DANCE WEEKEND" BRUNCH from 10am - Bacon & Egg Burgers;
Sausage Sizzle; Tea & Coffee.
Cost TBA ;
Music :CDs on Club's Sound System
More to be advised later in year.
Bunbury
Wed 25
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country Rock & Rockabilly
8pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL
Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
TBA
Fri 27
Twist &
Shout@Dudley Park
Singing all your Rock'n'Roll favourites.
Time:6.30pm Free Entry great dance floor.
Dudley Park Bowling Club,
28 Eden St Dudley Pk, Mandurah
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll.
Party
Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $10. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
Wed 08
Rock'n'Roll
Record Collectors Club meeting. 7.45pm.
Hall fee/supper $2.
Rotary Hall Community Centre
Association, Sandgate St, South Perth
Guest Speaker
Sat 11
Rock'n'Jive Social Club
Dance
8pm
Osborne Park Bowling Club
tba
Fri 17
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll.
Party
Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $10. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
Sat 18
Freestylers Dance 7.30pm - 12.00pm
Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at door
Raffle/ Nibbles / Door Prize, Supper
For more info call Teri 9390 9047 \ 0417 933 034
Email :
freestylers@iinet.net.au
Cannington Bowling Club
TBA
Fri 24
Twist &
Shout@Dudley Park
Singing all your Rock'n'Roll favourites.
Time:6.30pm Free Entry great dance floor.
Dudley Park Bowling Club,
28 Eden St Dudley Pk, Mandurah
Twist & Shout
Fri 24
Blue Suede Dance
Uniting Church Hall, 2 Grant St
Innaloo
DJ Geoff
Sat 25
Pub Jive &
Rock'n'Roll End of Course Dance. $12
pre-purchased, $15 at door. 7.30 - 12.
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll.
Party
Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $10. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
Sat
02
VJays Rock'n'Roll Dance 7.30pm-12.00pm
Vince 0411 753 417
Judy 0412 182 400
Belmont Recreation Centre
Abernethy &
Keane Sts
Zodiacs
Sat
09
Rock'n'Jive Social Club
Dance
8pm
Osborne Park Bowling Club
tba
Wed 13
Rock'n'Roll
Record Collectors Club meeting. 7.45pm.
Hall fee/supper $2.
Rotary Hall Community Centre
Association, Sandgate St, South Perth
Guest Speaker
Fri 15
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll.
Party
Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $10. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
Sat 16
Blue
Suede Rock and Swing
Dance
Scarborough
Sportsmen's Club
tba
and DJ Geoff
Sat 16
Stray Kats Dance
The
Italian Club, Fremantle
tba
Fri 22
Twist &
Shout@Dudley Park
Singing all your Rock'n'Roll favourites.
Time:6.30pm Free Entry great dance floor.
Dudley Park Bowling Club,
28 Eden St Dudley Pk, Mandurah
Twist & Shout
Sat 23
Freestylers Dance 7.30pm - 12.00pm
Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at door
Raffle/ Nibbles / Door Prize, Supper
For more info
call Teri 9390 9047 \ 0417 933 034
Email :
freestylers@iinet.net.au
Zodiacs Big Friday Night Rock'n'Roll.
Party
Door prizes and spot prizes. Entry $10. 8pm start.
Osborne Park Bowling Club
The Zodiacs
Sat 18
Freestylers Dance 7.30pm - 12.00pm
Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at door
Raffle/ Nibbles / Door Prize, Supper
For more info
call Teri 9390 9047 \ 0417 933 034
Email :
freestylers@iinet.net.au
Osborne Park Bowling Club
TBA
Fri 24
Twist &
Shout@Dudley Park
Singing all your Rock'n'Roll favourites.
Time:6.30pm Free Entry great dance floor.
Dudley Park Bowling Club,
28 Eden St Dudley Pk, Mandurah
Jumpin' Swing Nights at The
Deen
every Monday to DJ music
Brought to you by Roger
Schmidlin, more info at
www.SwingIt
A new night at The Deen dedicated to
swing dancers.
We will provide exciting
Swing Crash Courses to learn some
groovy and easy steps to dance. Teachers:
Roger & Fuchsia.
No partner required. You will
be able to use those steps on the same night to swing
to the best
Swing DJ's in town.
The main goal of this night is having FUN and meeting
people in a night club atmosphere.
Everyone welcome, any school and any
style.
The show
focuses on 1950's up until the present day,
sounds of Rockabilly and Wild Rock'n'Roll with
the occasional flourish of R&B. Local and
Australian music is always featured - so tune
in with a cup of coffee and sit back, relax
and enjoy some rockin' sounds.
8-10am
Sun
The Sloanee Ponee Rock'n'Roll
sessions upstairs @
The Swan Yacht Club
Great Friday night at Deville's Pad,
Marco and The Rhythm Boys were followed by
Vintage Reds burlesque. Rocket To Memphis played
their new songs before embarking on their tour of
Japan and the UK (see video clips above).
The Starlight Rock
Concert @ The Quarry
Fri
19 March
Last night was a beautiful autumn
night enjoyed by all. Fossil Rock played their
good old rock 'n roll with guest appearances from
Tracee Morrison and Chelsea Gibson. Dee
Purple Haze @
Mandurah Quays
Sun
14 March
Great gig by
Purple Haze at the Mandurah Quays
The Roadmasters @
Hilton Park Bowling Club
Fri 12 March
Absolutely fabulous music with The
Roadmasters @ Hilton Park Bowling Club. The band was
relaxed, experimenting with new music, having fun
putting on a really awesome show. The crowd was
extremely enthusiastic and rewarded them for their
extra-ordinary performance with lots of enthusiastic
applause and requests for encores. What a great
night! We danced on the carpet and it was a good
dance surface, others danced on the wooden floor in
the next room where they could still see and hear
the band. Free entry, cheap drinks, good friends and
great music. Highly recommend making the effort to
get out there for their next gig...sometime in May.
See
video clip
Marco and The
Rhythm Kings
Mon 8 March
Mondays are always a great night at
the Mustang Bar. Marco and The Rhythm Kings are well
worth a listen. Many of our favourite local musos
fused in a new mix. Great Rockabilly, Blues and a
bit of Western Swing. Great night! Lots of room on
the dance floor.
Willy's Birthday
Bash
Sat 6 Mar
What an awesome night at Will's
birthday bash! Hard to guess who was who. Had to
come dressed as a famous person. Great theme! Great
weather! Great company! Terrific night! All the best
for your birthday Willy!
