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
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COMING SOON!
Rockin' The Route
- In April we're hitting Joe's Rockabilly night
in LA, Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Festival in Vegas, driving
Route 66, the Rock'n'Roll Highway Route 67, and the
Music HighwayI40 between Memphis and Nashville. We'll be
blogging the trip - so watch this space.
Rusty Pinto & The
Alley Cats at the
Big Al's Poker Run
- see short video clip below.
An impromtu gig by
the British second generation 50s rock'n'roll band
The Sunsets
at the Lynwood Arms
last Friday night - see video clip below.
Anyone intending to make the Elvis gig - you and your members on the night those
who do come and mention that they saw the ad on perth rocks will also be
given free entry.
Elvis has arrived in Midland.
24 Feb -As he is entering The Eastern Hotel on the Friday night of
the 24th of February. To get you all shook up. Those who arrive
and make a booking before 7pm on the night to dine in our restaurant will
receive FREE ENTRY to the show and groups of 8 or more will receive 3 FREE
bottles of wine to enjoy with their friends with dinner. See "One-off Gigs".
Bands
going to Cooly Rocks On:
(still a work in progress) Atomic Hi-tones; Black Hill
Ramblers; Itchy Fingers; Joe Galea Band; Red Crown Radio and The Headliners.
For anyone looking for
retro markets this weekend
- Go Go Retro Vintage &
Vinyl Roadshow Sun 12
11.00am - 5.00pm . Everything on sale including rare vinyls and record
players, vintage fashion, jewellery, accessories, retro furniture, bikes and
vehicles. See "One-off Gigs".
COUNTRY
GIG: 28 Feb - The Searchers.
8pm. The Searchers are one of the few British "Mersey beat"
pop groups who are still going strong close to fifty years since their
formation in the early 60s, with two original members, John McNally
and Frank Allen, still headlining the group. The Searchers
exploded on the music scene in 1963 with their massive hit "Sweets For My
Sweet". Their record success continued with more hits, "Needles and Pins",
"Don't Throw Your Love Away", "Someday We're Gonna Love Again", "When You
Walk In The Room", "What Have They Done To The Rain", "Goodbye My Love" and
others. See "One-off Gigs".
Freo Workers' Club and SYC:
(the latest info from Nigel of
Purple Haze) - Fremantle Workers Club has re-opened with
live music on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons. This is a great venue
for dancers, with a good dance floor. Food is very good and reasonably
priced. Good sound for the musos. A small cover charge of $2 for members
and $5 for non-members applies.
However, for just $20 you can join until June
30th 2012 and this INCLUDES social membership of the Swan Yacht Club
(another good venue for live music) as well as the Workers' Club. The
dates Purple haze are performing are listed on the gig guide.
Summersun dance
competition -
"Summersun Social Dance Competition would like
to announce that Friday 17th of February will now be the
4th and final heat and not the semi-final. It will be held
in the first band break at the Lynwood Arms with Fossil Rock.
Come along all Perth dancers, have some fun and enter or just come down and
support your fellow dancers. Don't miss the Grand Final on Friday 24th
February. There will be some extra special dancing with the Showcase
event."
Friday 24th Feb -
Finals - Lynwood Arms, Band TBA
Email from Karen and Chris: We wanted to
ask you if you could place a notice on Perth Rocks, for the dance crowd
who would like to come down to the Lynwood Fri 23rd March. We will be back
from our England\Ireland and Europe trip and that will be the last time
for a dance and we would like to catch up and say goodbye before moving to
Tasmania.
FREE
City of Perth Concert 19 Feb 1 to 3pm - Milton Q and Texas Down Under.
1pm to 3pm. Charismatic entertainer Milton Quackenbush, fronts the band,
Texas Down Under, as they perform songs from the Lone Star State. From
Houston, Texas, Milton is the "Real Deal" when it comes to Texas music,
and has performed for well over a million people in "live" audiences, and
tens of millions in television performances. He's played solo piano for
parties hosted by Willie Nelson, and also Actor/Comedian, Jerry Lewis. He
has played with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, Billie Jo
Spears, and numerous other famous entertainers. See "One-off
Gigs".
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.
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.
Dance Schools & Clubs News see "Dance Schools & Clubs" page for details
Old 55 Rock'n'Jive
- New 5 Week Rock'n'Roll course commencing Wednesday,
15th at Cannington Bowling Club and Thursday, 16th
at Osborne Park Bowling Club. For more info please call
Jacqui on 0412 320 383 or Howard on 0407 996 261, Email:
old55@rocketmail.com or visit our website at
http://old55.bounce.com.au
Diane Gould -
Next 6 Week Courses Commence:
Tuesday 21st February @ Victoria Park Bowling Club 18 Kent St
Victoria Park 7pm: Beginners Rock n Roll, 8pm, Social Cha Cha;
Wednesday 22nd February @ Harold Hawthorn Centre 2 Memorial
Ave Carlisle 7pm, Improvers Rock n Roll, 8pm Social Waltz;
Sunday 26th February @ Collins Street Centre Cnr Collins St &
Shaftesbury St South Perth 3pm : Beginners Rock n Roll, 4pm :
Improvers Rock n Roll, 5pm : Social Dancing.
Megaroc: Brand
New Rock & Roll Class South of the River! Starts tomorrow
night Feb 2 at Hilton Bowling Club, 7.30pm. Classes run by
Megan & Swingzing's Greg Player - so we're bound to be a
little 'different' !!! No need to book, just come along ready
for fun! For more info visit
www.megaroc.com.au
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.
ROCKIN RONNIE @ Dolphin Quay MarinaSinging your fav 50s & 60s
croonersrock'n'roll, & rockabilly favouritesOn the boardwalk 12-4pmCatch the train to Mandurah & free
shuttle bus
Mandurah dolphin quay
ROCKIN RONNIE
Sun 12
Go Go Retro Vintage & Vinyl
Roadshow . 11.00am -
5.00pm . Everything on sale including rare vinyls and record players,
vintage fashion, jewellery, accessories, retro furniture, bikes and
vehicles.
Loftus Rec Centre Cnr Loftus and Vincent
St Leederville
Sun 12
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
Tue 14
ROCKIN RONNIE on Valentines Day @ MurphysSinging your fav 50s & 60s
croonersrock'n'roll, & rockabilly favouritesBring your sweetheart for a romantic
meal remember it's a leap year girls. Dance the night away onAll wooden floors.
7.30
SUMMERSUN FESTIVAL dancing Competition
Cam
0407 088 265 & Deb 0409 799 043
Lynwood Arms
Fossil Rock
Fri 17
Chain Reaction.
Glengarry Tavern
Chain Reaction
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
Milton Q and Texas Down Under.
1pm to 3pm. Charismatic entertainer Milton Quackenbush, fronts the band,
Texas Down Under, as they perform songs from the Lone Star State. From
Houston, Texas, Milton is the "Real Deal" when it comes to Texas music,
and has performed for well over a million people in "live" audiences,
and tens of millions in television performances.
He's played solo piano for parties hosted by Willie Nelson, and also
Actor/Comedian, Jerry Lewis.
He has played with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, Billie
Jo Spears, and numerous other famous entertainers.
Northbridge Piazza
Milton Q and Texas
Down Under
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
Sun 19
ROCKIN RONNIE @ MurphysSinging your fav 50s & 60s
croonersrock'n'roll, & rockabilly favouritesCome for a Sunday lunch and danceAll wooden floors.
2 - 6pm
Murphy's Irish Pub
43 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah
ROCKIN RONNIE
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
Chain Reaction under the stars in
the beer garden. 7.30 to 10pm. Phone: 9453 2500. Meals from 5.30pm. Free
parking at rear.
Hale Rd Tavern, 64 Hale Rd, Forrestfield
Chain Reaction
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
Elvis has
arrived in Midland. NOTE:
you and your members on the night those who do come
and mention that they saw the ad on perth rocks will also be given
free entry.
As he is entering The Eastern Hotel on
the Friday night of the 24th of February. To get you all
shook up. Those who arrive and make a booking before 7pm on the night
to dine in our restaurant will receive FREE ENTRY to the show and
groups of 8 or more will receive 3 FREE bottles of wine to enjoy with
their friends with dinner. I look forward to seeing you all on the
night. All enquires can be directed to me between 10:30am till late.
Jamillah Beresford
functions@easternhotel.com.au Wk:0892501930 Mbe:0413377443
The
Eastern Hotel, 309 Great Eastern H'Way, Midland
Elvis impersonator
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
Fri 24
RON & CASS@ Dudley ParkSinging all your Rock'n'Roll dancing favourites6.30pm Free Entry great
dance floor
Dudley Park Bowling Club 28 Eden St Dudley Pk, Mandurah
RON & Cass
Fri 24
Country Gig - Albany Come Out Swingin'
A night of swing, Jazz & cool jive with Adam Hall & Jessie Gordon, $25
Wignalls Winary Albany
Adam Hall
Jessie Gordon
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
Tue 28
COUNTRY GIG: The Searchers.
8pm. The Searchers
are one of the few British "Mersey beat" pop groups who are still going
strong close to fifty years since their formation in the early 60s, with
two original members, John McNally and Frank
Allen, still headlining the group. The Searchers exploded on
the music scene in 1963 with their massive hit "Sweets For My Sweet".
Their record success continued with more hits, "Needles and Pins",
"Don't Throw Your Love Away", "Someday We're Gonna Love Again", "When
You Walk In The Room", "What Have They Done To The Rain", "Goodbye My
Love" and others.
Bocs ticketing.
Albany Entertainment Centre
The Searchers
Wed 29
The Platters featuring Monroe
Powell - Dinner & show $135. Call 9221 0885
Friends Restaurant
The Platters featuring Monroe Powell
Wed 29
ROCKIN RONNIE @Country/Rockers Dance
NightSinging all your dancing
favourites 8-11pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food info-Linda 93543899
Belmont RSL Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
ROCKIN RONNIE
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
Sat 03
Pub Jive & Rock'n'Roll Dance.
Pre-purchased $12 @ door $15. Doors open 7.30. Tix: 0411 207 813
Manning Bowling Club
Full Circle
Wed 07
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country & Country Rock
8-11pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
Night Fever
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
Sun 11
Purple Haze @ SYC.
Enjoy an afternoon of some memorable classic rock 'n'
roll with Purple Haze. They will also be playing some great country
and a bit of swing. Good meals available. Members and visitors
welcome. A great way to spend an afternoon on the banks of the Swan
River. 2.30 to 6.30pm.
Swan Yacht Club East Fremantle
Purple Haze
Wed 14
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country & Country Rock
8-11pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
Deja Vu
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
Chain Reaction.
Glengarry Tavern
Chain Reaction
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
Purple Haze @
Ravenswood Hotel. 7.30 - 10.30pm.
A fabulous country pub which has a great dance floor
and delicious cheap meals. Purple Haze will be rocking - in Jan the
Bunbury Rockers came up to dance the night away! An easy drive down
the freeway, turn off at the Pinjarra exit and The Raves is near.
Ravenswood Hotel
Purple Haze
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
Wed 21
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country & Country Rock
8-11pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
RSL Belmont 22 Leake St, Belmont
Flames
Fri 23
Purple Haze @ Freo. 6.30 to 10pm. Great
venue, good dance floor and food is very good value. Small cover
charge. This club really rocks!
Fremantle Worker's Club, Henry St, Freo
Purple Haze
Fri
23
Chris & Karen Farewell
- they will be back from their England\ Ireland and Europe trip
and that will be the last time for a dance. Come toto catch up and say
goodbye..
Lynwood Arms Hotel
Fossil Rock
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
Belmont Rec Centre
Fossil Rock
Sun 25
The Rough Housers.
4.45 to 7.45pm.
Mundaring Hotel
The Rough Housers
Wed 28
Country/Rockers Dance Night
Country & Country Rock
8-11pm $5 entry, BYO snacks/food
info - Linda 9354-3899
Chain Reaction under the stars in
the beer garden. 7.30 to 10pm. Phone: 9453 2500. Meals from 5.30pm. Free
parking at rear.
Hale Rd Tavern, 64 Hale Rd, Forrestfield
Chain Reaction
Fri 30
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
Sat 07
JDK Pub Jiving Dance
Macedonian Club
Chain Reaction
Fri 13
Chain Reaction.
Glengarry Tavern
Chain Reaction
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
Chain Reaction under the stars in
the beer garden. 7.30 to 10pm. Phone: 9453 2500. Meals from 5.30pm. Free
parking at rear.
Hale Rd Tavern, 64 Hale Rd, Forrestfield
Chain Reaction
Fri 20
Sun 22
Purple Haze @ Freo.
A great Sunday afternoon. Very popular with
dancers and listeners. Small cover charge. Sundays really rock!
Fremantle Worker's Club
Purple Haze
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
Sun 06
Purple Haze @ SYC.
Enjoy an afternoon of some memorable classic rock 'n'
roll with Purple Haze. They will also be playing some great country
and a bit of swing. Good meals available. Members and visitors
welcome. A great way to spend an afternoon on the banks of the Swan
River. 2.30 to 6.30pm.
Swan Yacht Club East Fremantle
Purple Haze
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
Sun 13
Purple Haze @ Freo
Workers' Club. 1.30 to 4.30pm.
Bring your mum down to have some rocking fun on
Mother's Day!
This great venue has a good dance floor, good cheap
meals and
Purple Haze will be singing all mum's favourite songs
to dance to!
Fremantle Workers' Club, Henry St, Fremantle
Purple Haze
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
Chain Reaction.
Glengarry Tavern
Chain Reaction
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
Sat 02
JDK Pub Jiving Dance
Macedonian Club
Chain Reaction
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.
Chain Reaction under the stars in
the beer garden. 7.30 to 10pm. Phone: 9453 2500. Meals from 5.30pm. Free
parking at rear.
Hale Rd Tavern, 64 Hale Rd, Forrestfield
Chain Reaction
Sat
30
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
Chain Reaction.
Glengarry Tavern
Chain Reaction
Fri 20
Sat 21
Fri 27
Chain Reaction under the stars in
the beer garden. 7.30 to 10pm. Phone: 9453 2500. Meals from 5.30pm. Free
parking at rear.
Hale Rd Tavern, 64 Hale Rd, Forrestfield
Chain Reaction
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
Chain Reaction.
Glengarry Tavern
Chain Reaction
Fri 17
Sat 18
Sun 19
Fri 24
Chain Reaction under the stars in
the beer garden. 7.30 to 10pm. Phone: 9453 2500. Meals from 5.30pm. Free
parking at rear.
Hale Rd Tavern, 64 Hale Rd, Forrestfield
Chain Reaction
Sat 25
VJs Dance- 10th Anniversary & Pizza Night $15 @ the door, no BYO
light supper provided
Belmont Rec Centre
Zodiacs
September 2012
Date
Event
Venue
Band
Sat 01
JDK Pub Jiving Dance
Macedonian Club
Chain Reaction
Fri
07
Sat 08
Fri
14
Chain Reaction.
Glengarry Tavern
Chain Reaction
Sat 15
Sun 16
Fri 21
Chain Reaction under the stars in
the beer garden. 7.30 to 10pm. Phone: 9453 2500. Meals from 5.30pm. Free
parking at rear.
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.
Another great night of dancing with The Zodiacs & DJ
Howdy @ OPBC , a very appreciative crowd enjoyed the non stop music
and the newly repaired air conditioning on the spacious dance floor
. Alan
Monday - Good night @ The Mustang Bar.
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
