Perth Rocks Links

Adelaide Rock'n'Roll 50's and 60's Club

The Adelaide Rock 'N' Roll Festival previously known as "That'll Be the Day at the Bay" has now been an event each November since 1999. The Festival has grown in size and incorporates 8 great days of Rock and Roll.

 

Alan Freed   The definitive online resource covering the life and work of the man who coined the phrase "rock'n'roll" and helped shape the future of popular music.
Black Cat Rockabilly The largest Rockabilly site in Europe - Here you will find lots of rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, surf and fifties stuff.
The Blackhill Ramblers The Blackhill Ramblers are a Melbourne band playing Rockabilly, Country, Honky Tonk and a bit of  good ol' Rock'n'Roll. We play music you can dance to and we do love playing for the dancers.
Over the years we've played at various venues to a wide variety of people which include Rock'n'Roll Festivals,Country Music Festivals, Hot Rod events, Dance Clubs ,Rodeos, RSLs, Community Festivals, Pubs & Clubs, and even the odd wedding reception.

On our site you'll find our up to date Gig Guide, MP3s of our latest CD and you can also purchase our CD here on the site if you wish. We have plenty of pics in the gallery from gigs, so if you have any, please mail them in and we'll put up on the site. We also have a guest book if you want to say hello or make a comment. We hope you enjoy your visit.
All the best, Shane, Luke, Phil & John BHR.

My space

Blue Suede News   Maggie's Blue Suede News is a monthly magazine, covering the rock 'n' roll scene in the UK. It's filled with news, reviews and information about rock 'n' roll.
Complete UK Rock'n'Roll Gig Guide   As the name indicates - details of the big r'n'r scene in the UK
Garterbelts and Gasoline These guys run a shop called American Republic with Rockabilly and Rods gear and a festival, Garterbelts and Gasoline, which runs two weeks before Easter each year. They're located in Harbourtown, Gold Coast, QLD. See "Gear" and "Festivals" pages for details.
International Rockabilly Hall of Fame Museum
The International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame and Museum is a resource center dedicated to preserving and promoting Rockabilly Music. The Hall of Fame recognizes the pioneers of Rockabilly music while the Museum displays the memorabilia reflecting its heritage.

Tours of rockabilly sites

2009 International Rockabilly Music Festival
to be held on
6 - 8 August, 2009.

Henry Harrison

105 N. Church Street
Jackson, Tennessee
Tel: (731) 427-6262
 

rock@rockabillyhall.org
 

Jitterbug
Rock'n'Roll and Rockabilly. Wild and exciting Rock'n'Roll in Holland.

 

Lansky: at the Peabody

 

This is where Elvis used to shop. Great gear! Great quality and style!

Apparel & gifts.

149 Union Street, Memphis TN 38103

Phone: +1 901 529 9070

Fax: +1 901 525 1476

Links to Rock and Roll Web Sites Lot of useful links.  
Matman Promotions

Matman Promotions brings awesome acts to Australia. For those of you who've done Wintersun you'll know DeanZ (Elvis and Buddy Holly), Bobby Brookes Hamilton (Little Richard) and Lance Lipinski (Jerry Lee Lewis). matman@matmanpromotions.com

Phone: 07 388 666 53

Mobile: 0408 3000 77

The Origins of Aussie Rock'n'Roll A brief history of Australian Rock'n'Roll.  
Perth Blues Club
The Perth Blues Club (WA) Inc. was established in 1992 to promote local, national and international Blues acts and draw together Blues enthusiasts. Above all, the Perth Blues Club (WA) Inc. aims to provide a relaxed atmosphere for enthusists to meet on a regular basis.
 
Perth Gig Guide

Information to source information on local live bands, venues and suppliers.

The Perth Gig Guide is updated weekly before 4:00pm every Thursday. Submissions close Wednesday 5pm

Perth Nostalgia Festival

See the website (use hyperlink above) for updates, fundraisers and current details.

Proudly supported by the City of South Perth

 

 Music

The South Perth foreshore will come alive with bands playing great songs from days
gone by.

Bring a picnic rug and spend an afternoon listening to the classic sounds of Swing and Rock 'n' Roll music.
 

Dance
Limber up and boogie with your friends on
the huge dance floor.

Catch the dazzling dance displays from some of Perth's hottest retro dancers. The finals of the festival dance competition will delight young and old alike.
 

Cars
Enjoy a colourful parade of vintage and hot rod cars. All have been lovingly restored to their former glory after countless hours and now are worth a fortune.

You can chat with the owners and various members of Perth's many historic car clubs.
 

And More
  • Market stalls
  • Face painting
  • Family fun day
 

This is a free community event being run with the Fiesta Festival of South Perth.

 

 

Perth Swing Dance Society

The focus of the society is to promote and further the enjoyment of swing dancing, music and culture in Perth Western Australia.
 
 
Playa Cofi Jukebox

 

An online jukebox - the top 100 songs from the golden years of popular music (1950 - 1984) - plus more of our musical heritage.
 
 
Red Hot & 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.

Tennessee

  A huge, awesome and incredibly comprehensive US rockabilly site - take a few days off to digest this one ...

Internet site only

Rockabilly Retro

New gig guide from Sydney Cool Rockabilly, Rock and Roll, Hot Rod & Customs, web page
Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame

Inductee List

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
One Key Plaza
Cleveland, OH 44114
USA
(216) 781-7625
Fax: (216) 515-1950
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Case Western Reserve University will celebrate Janis Joplin, one of rock and roll's most passionate and influential artists during the 14th annual American Music Masters series this November.
For one week we will tell the story of this unforgettable artist during a program titled Kozmic Blues: The Life and Music of Janis Joplin
Rock Central - the Aussie Link   Associations & Related Themes of the Fabulous 50's and 60's
Covering: Festivals, Bands, DJ's, Dance Clubs, Rockabilly, Rock 'n' Roll, Shops etc
RocknRollDance.com This web site is maintained by Gareth Eastwood, a Rock 'n' Roll dance enthusiast and instructor in Adelaide, South Australia. Dedicated to the advancement of Rock 'n' Roll dancing around the world. It is designed for clubs and enthusiasts to share information about dance styles, events details, contact details and photographs.
     
Rock 'n' Roll Tasmania

 

Dance lessons for interstate visitors free, also have great Embroidered Iron-on Patches
 

Gary & Linda Magnay

Mobile: 0438 911 666 or
0407 006 003

Email: bettyboop@rocknrolltasmania.com.au

Rock'n'Roll Travel Club - specialises in developing and initiating Rock'n'Roll, Ceroc and Country Music dance holidays in Australia and around the World.

 
Sun Records - MySpace

http://www.sunrecords.com/



Sun Records MySpace


They've influenced everything you hear in today's music.
Inherent in the music of Sun is a vibrancy that survives to this day. Sincere, passionate music. Music that has stood the test of time. It is music that has reached across race, age and gender boundaries. It reflects the diversity and vision of the talent that recorded on the Sun label, and indeed, American popular culture itself.
 
Svein Marin's Halls of Fame Rockabilly/Rock'n'Roll and other Halls of Fame Well researched useful site
Ubangi Stomp Roots music festival, Hotel Bali in Benidorm, Spain http://www.americanrootspromotion.com/

UK ROCK MAGAZINE
 

 

All the UK Rock'n'Roll Gig Guide listings you need, your favourite Rock and Roll columnists, Rock and Roll CD reviews, Rock and Roll events and holidays
The Victorian Rock'n'Roll Dance Association Inc   The VRRDA coordinates the annual Rock’n’Rock Dance Competition Season and represents Victorian Rock’n’Rock clubs and dance schools
VicRock - the 50's and 60's rock'n'roll, rockabilly, country rock in Victoria VicRock A very comprehensive site
WA Music Industry WAM is non profit membership based association and the peak representative body for contemporary music in WA, originally formed as the Western Australian Rock Music Industry Association Inc. (WARMIA) in 1985. Now encompasses a much wider spectrum. WAM, the West Australian Music Industry Association Inc, exists to develop the contemporary music industry in WA.
WA Rock & Roll Gig Guide - monthly newsletter Anything to do with Rock'n'Roll or the 50's & 60's. Subscription, advertising, inquiries - (08) 9245-2416, gigguide@hotmail.com News, reviews, trivia, music, bands, tours, concerts, dances, competitions, history.
Who's behind the Green Door?  

Rock'n'Roll events

Email: sam@whosbehindthegreendoor.com

Phone: 0413 806 684  
check the latest Perth events on the website

 

World Freestyle Rock'n'roll Dance Championships 30 May - 1 June, Brisbane, Queensland An annual event
X Press Magazine

Weekly guide to clubs, pubs and gigs
 

 

   

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