Honky Tonk Highway

. . . courtesy, as usual, of Limpin' Jimmy and the Swingin' Kitten.

Sorry we're a bit late but time has its own handles. To make it up t' ya I'm also posting their newsletter at the end of the guide so y' can find out exactly what y'r missin' by not subscribing. So, it's over to those in the know:

Hey there all you crazy Cats'n'Kittens,

Here is this week's Gig Guide :-



WEDNESDAY 29th November


NEW JAZZ CLUB ON WEDNESDAYS At The Wood Fire Cabaret Restaurant - Janos Horvath - Piano, Ken Roberts - Bass, Baz Kliche - Drums
Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au

With the Janos Horvath Trio playing music by George Gershwin, Cole Porter,Duke Ellington and many others with Guest Artist Weekly plus Jam Session

No Cover Charge - Music from 7.45pm till 10.15pm



THURSDAY 30th November


The Vipers Party Band - (Jump Blues) - Empire Hotel, corner of Parramatta Rd and Johnston St, Annandale - 8:30pm - Free entry.



Sydney Sound Big Band- (Swing) - Rockdale RSL - 7:30pm - Free entry



FRIDAY 1st December


Man's Ruin Burlesque plus Belladonnas de Lux (Burlesque) - 34B Burlesque Club, 34B Oxford St, Darlinghurst - 9:30pm - $16 on the door



Detonators - (Jump rock blues) - Belmont 16 Foot Sailing Club - 8.30pm - Free entry



Porkers - (ska) - Crest Hotel, 114 Princes Highway, Sylvania



Flaming Stars - (Rock 'n' Roll) - Mayfield RSL



Brigitte Handley and the Dark Shadows - (Gothic, Psychobilly), Jack Nasty Face, Dr El Suavo, Horrorwood Mannequins, MZ Ann Thropih - Empire Hotel, corner of Parramatta Rd and Johnston St, Annandale - 8:30pm - $10 entry



Switchblades - (Rock 'n' roll) - Brighton Fisherman's Club, Bestic St Brighton-le-Sands - 8pm - Free entry



Swing Pit - Swing Patrol Christmas Party - (Swing) - The Exchange Hotel, (corner of Beattie St and Mullens St), Balmain - 7.30pm - $6 entry



Unity Hall Jazz Band - (Jazz/Swing) - Unity Hall Hotel, 292 Darling St, Balmain - 9.30pm - Free entry



Shawnuff Swing Band - (Swing) - Bald Faced Stag Hotel, 345 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt - 9pm to late - Free entry



Fully Swing Band - (Groove/Swing) - Rose of Australia Hotel, Corner of Swanson and George Sts, Erskineville - 9pm - Free entry



45RPM - (Ska/Mod/Soul) - HQ Hotel, 138 Parramatta Road, Camperdown - 8pm to late - $6 entry.



Bob Barnard plays the hits of Louis Armstrong - (Jazz) -Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant

Dinner from 7.00pm - Show 9.00pm $79 includes a 3 course gourmet dinner with six choices. Show only $43 (a la carte dinner available).

WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay
BOOKINGS essential: 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au



The Pigs - (Alternate Country) - Excelsior Hotel, 101 Bridge Rd, Glebe - 8:30pm - Free entry



SATURDAY 2nd December


Brigitte Handley and the Dark Shadows - (Gothic, Psychobilly) - Oxford Tavern, 47 Crown St, Wollongong



Rob Luckey and the Lucky B*stards - (Country) - Bald Faced Stag Hotel, 345 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt - 9:30pm to late - Free entry



Detonators - (Jump rock blues) - Premier Hotel, Brunker Rd (cnr Chatham Rd) Broadmeadow - (Newcastle) - 9.30pm - Free entry



Real Gone Cats with DJ Grizzly Adams - (Rock 'n' Roll) - Ashfield RSL, 374 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield - 8pm - Free entry



Swing @ The Roxbury - (Swing) - The Roxbury Hotel, 182 St Johns Rd, Glebe, 8pm - $6 entry



Bob Barnard plays the hits of Louis Armstrong - (Jazz) -Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant

Dinner from 7.00pm - Show 9.00pm $79 includes a 3 course gourmet dinner with six choices. Show only $43 (a la carte dinner available).

WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay
BOOKINGS essential: 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au



Grindhouse featuring with Mia Mortal and Jimmy Vargas, Gypsy Wood, Suzy Q and DJ Jay Katz - (Burlesque/Neo Cabaret) - Marquee Club, 128 Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Camperdown - 8:30pm - $15 entry



SUNDAY 3rd December


Capitols Christmas Dance Party with DJ's Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Bexley RSL, 24 Stoney Creek Rd, Bexley - 7pm to late - $8 entry



Lonesome Train - (Rockabilly) - Royal Hotel, 156 Norton St, Leichhardt - 5pm - free entry



Prickles - (Country) - Harbour View Hotel, 18 Lower Fort St, The Rocks - 3pm - Free entry



Detonators - (Jump rock blues) - Empire Hotel, corner of Parramatta Rd and Johnston St, Annandale - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - $10 entry



Satellite V - (Hillbilly/Rockabilly) - HQ Hotel, 138 Parramatta Road, Camperdown - 6pm to 9pm - Free entry.



Rob Luckey and the Lucky B*stards - (Country) - Bondi Icebergs, 1 Notts Ave, Bondi - 4pm



Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Lidcombe Catholic Club, 24 John St, Lidcombe - 4pm to 7:30pm - Free entry



Mississippi Shakedown - (Blues) - Premier Hotel, Brunker Rd (cnr Chatham Rd) Broadmeadow - (Newcastle) - 4pm to 7pm - Free entry



Flaming Stars - (Rock 'n' Roll) - Unity Hall Hotel, 292 Darling St, Balmain - 7.30pm - Free entry



Country and Blues Sessions featuring James Stewart Keene Band, Green Beaver - Kitty Adams - Lansdowne Hotel, 2 - 6 City Rd, Broadway - 5pm - Free entry



50 Million Beers - (Alternate Country) - Botany View Hotel, 597 King St, Newtown - 6pm - Free entry



Bob Barnard plays the hits of Louis Armstrong - (Jazz) -Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant

Dinner from 7.00pm - Show 9.00pm $79 includes a 3 course gourmet dinner with six choices. Show only $43 (a la carte dinner available).

WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay
BOOKINGS essential: 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au



SUNDAY 10th December


Beginner Rockabilly Dance Workshop - Swingtime Dance Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Road, Camperdown - 3pm to 6pm - $30 per person. Ring Margie on 0410 668 995 or email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au to register or for enquiries.



Satellite V - (Hillbilly/Rockabilly) - HQ Hotel, 138 Parramatta Road, Camperdown - 6pm to 9pm - Free entry.



Johnny Green Blues Cowboys - (Blues/Country) - Botany View Hotel, 597 King St, Newtown - 6pm - Free entry



Gleny Rae Virus and her Tamworth Playboys - (Country) - Empire Hotel, corner of Parramatta Rd and Johnston St, Annandale - 6pm to 9pm - $10 entry



FRIDAY 15th December


Blue Denim - (Rockabilly) - Lewisham Hotel, 794 Parramatta Rd, Lewisham - 8:30pm - $10 entry



SATURDAY 16th December


Swingtime Christmas Party, Croatian Club, 921 Punchbowl Rd, Bankstown. Tickets $25 per person. Call 0402 489 967 to purchase your tickets.

Featuring Tezza and the Twist Tops for Rock and Roll and Eddy Sevens Swingsation for swing.



Dancebeat Christmas Party, Helensburgh Workers Club - Tickets $15 per person (Strictly ticketed event). Call Ray or Helen on 0415 916 732

Featuring the Lemon Squeezin' Daddies.



SUNDAY 17th December


Beginner Refresher Rockabilly Dance Workshop - Swingtime Dance Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Road, Camperdown - 1pm to 2:30pm - $15 per person. Ring Margie on 0410 668 995 or email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au to register or for enquiries.

Intermediate Rockabilly Dance Workshop - Swingtime Dance Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Road, Camperdown - 3pm to 5pm - $25 per person. Ring Margie on 0410 668 995 or email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au to register or for enquiries.



Satellite V - (Hillbilly/Rockabilly) - HQ Hotel, 138 Parramatta Road, Camperdown - 6pm to 9pm - Free entry.



Fat Dusty - Botany View Hotel, 597 King St, Newtown - 6pm - Free entry



REGULAR EVENTS


The Swing Lounge - Every Wednesday night from 7.30pm till 9pm on 89.7FM Eastside Radio hosted for the month of December by yours truly Limpin' Jimmy and the Swingin' Kitten. Throw yourself into an armchair, grab a drink and let us take you on a wild trip of old and new Swing music.



Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten DJ Services - Always remember folks, if you have an event coming up and you would like to make it one to remember, contact Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten for information about our DJ Services. We have a huge range of music and can tailor any event to your needs. We have added popular dance music of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s as, when we are playing at weddings and engagement parties where there is usually a mixed crowd, the requirements usually go beyond 40's or 50's Swing, Jazz, Lounge and Rockabilly. We expand our music collection as we go. Try us!

Thinking about a Christmas Party? Now is the time to book your DJ before everyone else gets in. Contact Margie by return Email or to 0419 498 578.



Whilst we try to cover main items of interest, don't forget, if you want a comprehensive list of what's on or coming up, check out the Swing Gig Guide at http://calendar.yahoo.com/swingsydney for Swing events. Or check out the Swamp Shack with Pedro Manoy or Blow in Drum Media each week. You can also visit the Sydney Jazz Club Calendar at http://www.corporatenews.com.au/jazz/sydney_gig_guide.html and Blues at www.sydneyblues.org . They are full of great information on what's on around town with Big Bands, Jazz and Blues outfits. Check out the Gigs2ya website at http://www.gigscene.com.au . We have been listening recently to another community radio station, 2NSB up in Chatswood and they have a great website with a good gig guide you can check out at http://www.2nsb.org.au/gigs.php

Whilst the information we bring you is believed to correct at the time of posting, we regret we cannot be held responsible for any last minute band or venue changes to gigs.

Lotsa love to you all, Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten

The Newsletter:


Hey there all you crazy Cats'n'Kittens,

Ray Beadle Accident http://www.smh.com.au/news/NATIONAL/Trailer-veers-off-road-into-river-in-NSW/2006/11/25/1164341432756.html

We are just recovering from the shock news received from our friend Jean McKenzie who Emailed us yesterday to let us know that our good friend and brilliant Blues musician Ray Beadle was involved in a serious accident early on Saturday morning. Ray was in a truck convoy when it's believed the load on his trailer shifted on a bend and the truck rolled 5 times down a bank, ending up in the Richmond River in northern NSW. Ray's truck was travelling north when it crashed through the guardrail and down an embankment into the river at Broadwater, south of Ballina.

Ray managed to swim up from the bottom of the river and across to a bank, where a fisherman gave him first aid. He was taken to Lismore Base Hospital where he was in Intensive Care, but in a chance call to the hospital last night to try and get an update on his condition, I was transferred to his room in Orthopaedics and Ray himself answered which was a good sign. It was originally thought that he had some fractures to his spine but the doctors were more concerned about a head injury and apparently his face was severely lacerated. Ray told us that the swelling had gone down and he thought the injuries may not be as bad as expected, but he is waiting for the results of tests and X-rays. The doctors are saying it's a miracle that he survived at all.

Ray's wife Mandy is with him, as well as his brother and sister. If you would like to send a text message of support to Ray and Mandy, we suggest you do this through Jean McKenzie on 0415 432 556 and she will forward this to Mandy's sister Alana. You can also Email Jean at jean.mckenzie@sydneyivf.com or ourselves by return Email and the messages will be passed on. This action will spare Mandy the trauma of fielding off phone calls so she can concentrate on supporting Ray.

The Dets are comin'

The Detonators have been bangin' on doors and rippin' 'em off at the hinges...this week, The Dets hit Newcastle and Sydney and following that at Ballarat and Geelong. They will have a rematch with The Remains at the Retreat in Melbourne, a festival at Yarra Junction (featuring Gatorbait and Glenny Rae Virus and the Tamworth Playboys), The Wick and finish off the year at Geelong for the Bluestone Festival NYE bash.

December in NSW
Fri 1st. Belmont 16ft Sailing Club, The Pde Belmont, NSW (02) 4945 0888 www.16s.com.au
Sat 2nd. The Premier Hotel, Brunker Rd (cnr Chatham Rd) Broadmeadow (02) 4962 3236 www.hotelpremier.com.au
Sun 3rd. The Empire Hotel 103a Parramatta Rd Annandale (02) 9557 1701 www.empirelive.com.au

Christmas Dance Party at Bexley RSL Sunday 3rd December

Swing Hi, Swing Lo, Swing Ho Ho Ho. Among the Christmas Parties to look forward to is the Christmas Dance Party at Bexley RSL this coming Sunday 3rd December featuring The Capitols, who proved to the dancers at the last Bexley Sunday night dance a few weeks ago that they can Swing with the best of them. So polish the shoes, press the best clothes and get ready for a BIG night of Swing and Rock'n'Roll dancing.

Backing up the band again will be Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten with a great selection of Christmas Swing and Rock'n'Roll tracks from our CD collection.

The Bexley RSL Club auditorium has a huge polished dance floor and even with over a hundred dancers there last time, there was heaps of room for many more. Bexley RSL is back in good form. The club bistro serves great meals and you can even take the food into the hall where there are ample tables and chairs. Well that was on the last Sunday night anyway and chances are that the next one is looking to have an even bigger turn out so tell your friends and get there early. Drinks of course are at club prices and very inexpensive. The evening starts at 7pm and entry is only $8 for four hours of top dance tunes all night.


"Big Beat" Xmas Party

Well, the Christmas Party season is well and truly upon us and 2MBS-FM is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Stormy Monday at Paddington RSL
226 Oxford St (Opposite Paddington Town Hall) on Sunday 10 December from 4pm-9:30pm with a "Big Beat" Xmas Party featuring:

Lemon Squeezin' Daddies
Robert Susz's Continental All Stars
Jenny Marie Lang
The Stayers
Blues Preachers
Chicken Head
Plus Big Screen Movies and Special Guests

Drinks of course are at Club Prices and the Bistro will be open. When it all gets too much, there is a separate Chill Out Lounge! There will be a Free Stormy Monday show bag with CD to the first one hundred people through the door plus massive prizes to be won including a cruise on Sydney Harbour for two plus CD's, artwork, Christmas goodies etc. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through Mojo Music or else book through 2MBS-FM on 9439 4777


Satellite V at the HQ Hotel

Great news from the Satellite V. They will be playing every Sunday night in December at The HQ Hotel on Parramatta Road at Camperdown from 6pm till 9pm. Now that's something to look forward to. Obviously they have impressed the management with their ability to draw a good crowd on what would otherwise be a quiet night.

ROCKABILLY DANCE WORKSHOPS

SUNDAY 10th December is our next Beginners Workshop

Ever been in a pub or club listening to Country, Hillbilly, Rockabilly or Jump Blues music and seen couples doing a great cool dance style. Chances are they will be dancing Rockabilly to this type of music. The dance suits itself to so many music styles, so if you want to learn Rockabilly or get back into the dance, here is your chance on Sunday 10th December with a great Beginners Workshop. Come on guys! Don't be shy. There are ladies looking for guys to dance with. We even have some experienced ladies who want to learn how to lead.

Beginners Rockabilly Workshop - Sunday 10th December
This workshop is designed for brand new beginners who would like to learn this very cool dance style or dancers who would like to refresh the basics.

Details are as follows:-

BEGINNERS DANCE WORKSHOP

Location: Swingtime Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown (corner of Lyons Road)
Cost: $30 per person
Date: Sunday 10th December
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Register: Margie on 0410 668 995 by Friday 8th December or email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au
Deposit: No deposit required – pay in full on the day
Enquiries: Margie 0410 668 995 or swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au


Lacking the confidence to move up? Why not jump into our new Beginners Refresher Workshop which we have started conducting just before the Intermediate Workshop and many people who were a bit unsure have been able to do a quick refresher of what they learnt then went on to the Intermediate level.

Anyway, here are the details of our next Beginners Refresher/Intermediate Workshops :-

Beginners Refresher Workshop - Sunday 17th December at 1pm

In response to numerous requests, we now hold a Beginners Refresher Rockabilly Workshop just prior to the Intermediate Workshop. You can do this independently of the Intermediate Workshop or you can do this as a warm-up and confidence booster before you join the Intermediate group later in the afternoon.

Location: Swingtime Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown (corner of Lyons Road)
Cost: $15 per person
Date: Sunday 17th December
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Register: Call Margie on 0410 668 995 by Friday 15th December or email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au
Deposit: No deposit required – pay in full on the day
Enquiries: Margie 0410 668 995 or swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au


Intermediate Rockabilly Workshop - Sunday 17th December at 3pm

The workshop will be a 2 hour session which is designed to improve your dancing as well as learning new dance moves. And of course have fun.

Remember, if you are more comfortable dancing with your own partner, you are welcome to come as a couple and stay together or come by yourself and join the rotating circle, where you will get a chance to practice with a number of different partners. Are there any ladies out there who are interested in improving their leading and learning some new moves? Here is your chance.

This workshop is for dancers who have at least satisfactorily completed our Beginners Workshop or experienced dancers who would like to improve their style or learn more moves and we would not be able to accomodate inexperienced dancers.

Details are as follows:-

INTERMEDIATE DANCE WORKSHOP

Location: Swingtime Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown (corner of Lyons Road)
Cost: $25 per person
Date: Sunday 17th December
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Register: Call Margie on 0410 668 995 by Friday 15th December or email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au
Deposit: No deposit required – pay in full on the day
Enquiries: Margie 0410 668 995 or swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au

Private dance lessons - Don't forget folks, if you need that extra bit of attention, we are available for private dance lessons if you want to accelerate your dance skills. Just give Margie a call on 0410 668 995 to arrange a suitable time.

Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten DJ Services

Always remember folks, if you have an event coming up and you would like to make it one to remember, contact Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten for information about our DJ Services. We have a huge range of music and can tailor any event to your needs. We have added popular dance music of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s as, when we are playing at weddings and engagement parties where there is usually a mixed crowd, the requirements usually go beyond the 40's or 50's Swing, Jazz, Lounge and Rockabilly we are so well known for. We expand our music collection as we go. Try us!

Still looking for a Christmas Party DJ? Contact Margie on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au or on 0410 668 995.

Gleny Rae Virus and her Tamworth Playboys - (Country) -

Coming up on Sunday 10th December at the Empire Hotel, corner of Parramatta Rd and Johnston St, Annandale you will have a chance to see Gleny Rae (ex Toe Sucking Cowgirls) with her new band Gleny Rae Virus and her Tamworth Playboys from 6pm to 9pm - $10 entry.


Lismore Swing Connection

Every year, Steven Mitchell and Virginie get Swing dancers from across Australia out of their home town and mixing and making new friends! This is their seventh Swing Dance Camp! It's a great opportunity to further your dancing and you don't have to travel overseas to do it!

The Camp has four amazing teaching couples, four track levels and is five days long with five to six hours of classes a day. How can you miss such an awesome event! Many Lindy Hoppers have been going since the very first camp six years ago and would never dream of missing it!

They have a great variety of teachers and styles with social dancing every night, a mid Camp Break to Byron Bay, a friendly Jack & Jill Comp and several other activities thrown in.

Contact brian@swingconnection.com.au
Details www.swingconnection.com.au

Swingtime Australia

Mini Workshops Swingtime have a few Mini workshops in the pipeline again and are hoping to fit them in before Christmas. They have had people expressing interest in the following, so please call Sharon on 0402 489 967 or email if you are interested in joining in any of the following so that they can firm them up. sharon@swingtimeaustralia.com

Beginners Balboa workshop - Saturday 2nd December - @ the Roxbury, 6pm - 8pm, $25 per person this also includes the Swing night from 8pm till midnight
Strolls workshop - 3rd December, Jitterbug Stroll (11-12:30pm), Shim Sham (1-2:30pm) and Charleston Stroll (2:45-4:15pm); 1 Stroll $15, 2 Strolls $25 all 3 for $35.

WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT JAZZ CLUB ON WEDNESDAYS
***FREE****FREE****FREE**** at The Wood Fire Cabaret Restaurant With the Janos Horvath Trio featuring Janos Horvath on Piano, Ken Roberts on Bass and Baz Kliche on Drums. Hear music by George Gershwin, Cole Porter Duke Ellington and many others with different Guest Artist each week plus Jam Sessions. And Yes they do play requests from their MUSICAL MENU! No Cover Charge - Music from 7.45pm till 10.15pm

Coming Guest Artists:

The next weeks Woodfire Jazz Club on Wednesday 29th November will feature the wonderful talents of singer/pianist Yuki Kumagai

459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths)
Double Bay
Ph: 02 9363 4567
Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au

Blue Denim hits Inner West Pub Scene

Blue Denim will be playing at the Lewisham Hotel on Friday the 15th of December in a great change of direction from their usual RSL circuit. The gig starts at 8.30pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. We think that Rockabilly bands always play better in a hotel environment and here is a chance to see Blue Denim take their music to the streets and possibly a whole new audience.


Kieron McDonald CD release - "Island Girl" (Information courtesy of our friend Lori Lee from Robot International)

Kieron McDonald is better known as the singer of The Flatfoot Shakers from Melbourne. Recently Kieron ventured out as a solo artist playing the High Rockabilly festival in Spain last year. Whilst there, he was invited to record his first solo album on Rhythm Bomb Records in Berlin with German rockabilly outfit ‘The Roundup Up Boys’.

The result is a hot little platter called "Island Girl", a collection of original tunes penned by Kieron. The cd features damn-fine straight-up traditional rockabilly topped with a sprinkling of island romance. You can grab a copy of the disc directly from Kieron at: kam@aapl.com.au or Hound Dog’s Bop Shop in Melbourne (03) 9329-5362.


Swingtime Christmas Party.

Saturday 16th Dec - Tickets are on sale now. They have booked two great bands, Tezza and the Twist Tops for Rock and Roll and Eddy Sevens Swingsation for swing. This year the party will be held at the Croatian Club Sydney, 921 Punchbowl Rd, Bankstown. The tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the studio or ring Swingtime on 0402 489 967 or Email to sharon@swingtimeaustralia.com

Dancebeat Christmas Party

Saturday 16th Dec. The Lemon Squeezin' Daddies are booked to play at the Helensburgh Workers Club. This is a ticketed event with tickets costing $15 per person. Please contact Ray or Helen on 0415 916 732.

Great Christmas Present

Still scratching to think of a special Christmas present for someone. Why not give them a subscription to Cruzin Mag, Australia's finest glossy mag for Hot Rods and Customs. It's as easy as going to their website which is www.cruzin.com.au , go to "Shop for Cruzin Gear", select "purchase subscriptions" then take your pick from Cruzin Mag or one of their affiliated Mags. Ho Ho Ho. Christmas shopping done. Easy Hey! Remember to pop your Email address in the first page for Cruzin updates.

Nostalgia Drags

The next Nostalgia Drags sponsored by Cruzin Mag will be held this coming Sunday 3rd December at Western Sydney International Dragway. Check out the website for details :- http://www.nostalgiadrags.com.au/drags/event.cfm?showEvtID=4

"Best of Ray Condo & His Hardrock Goners" CD

Thought you might be interested in the following Email forwarded to us by one of our readers Norm van Rassel. Thanks Norm. A lot of people could be very interested in this great CD.

CROW-MATIC Records announces the launch of the "Best of Ray Condo & His Hardrock Goners" CD, 27 tracks taken from the band's 5 LPS (CRAZY DATE, HOT'N'COLD, CONDO COUNTRY, HILLBILLY HOLIDAY, COME ON, see track listing below), covering from 1986 to 1993. The CD includes an 8 page booklet with a history of the band, and colour pics of all the albums. $20 US, postage included for US orders, or $20 Canadian for orders in Canada, $22 US for European orders. Order by Paypal from the CROW-MATIC Records Store website: http://sandmark.tripod.com/store.html
Or by sending a check or money order to:
Peter Sandmark
1432 Denman Street
Victoria BC V8R 1X6
CANADA
The songs on the CD were selected by the Hardrock Goners, and proceeds from the sales of this limited edition will go to making more Ray Condo recordings available, such as live recordings.
You were sent this email because you are in my address book, or we got your email from the Ray Condo Memorial site.
Thank you !
Peter "Slim Sandy" Sandmark
1. Hot 'N' Cold (Marvin Rainwater) 1:59, from Hot 'n' Cold
2. Ice Cold Water (unknown) 2:39, from Condo Country
3. Something I Said (Lew Williams) 1:50, from Come On *
4. Sweet Love On My Mind (Walker) 2:17, from Hillbilly Holiday
5. No Use Talkin' (unknown) 2:24, from Condo Country **
6. Great Shakin' Fever (unknown), 2:24, from Condo Country
7. Catty Town (Pee Wee King) 2:28, from Condo Country
8. Blast Off (unknown) 2:07, from Hot 'n' Cold
9. Way Out There (Chuck & Bill) 2:38, from Condo Country
10. All I Can Do Is Cry (Walker) 2:31, from Come On *
11. Crazy Mixed Up World (Little Walter) 2:35, from Hot 'n' Cold***
12. I Wish It Had Been A Dream (unknown) 3:02, from Condo Country ****
13. St. James Infirmary (public domain) 3:15, from Hillbilly Holiday
14. One Hand Loose (Charlie Feathers) 2:18, from Hillbilly Holiday
15. Pepstepper's Stomp (Ed Bridwell) 2:14, from Condo Country, vocal by Peter
16. Her Love Rubbed Off (Carl Perkins) 2:41, from Crazy Date
17. Barroom Crazy (Pee Wee King) 2:04, from Condo Country
18. Skala Bop Baby (Hardrock Gunter) 1:49, from Crazy Date
19. Crazy Date (Crazy Teens) 3:26, from Crazy Date
20. Whose Baby Are You Baby?/Oh Baby (Owens/Jano) 4:02, From Crazy Date
21. Mister Who (public domain) 2:30, from Condo Country
22. Rockin' Chair Daddy (Harmonica Frank) 2:04, from Come On, vocal by Peter
23. Come On (Stewart) 2:20, from Come On *
24. I'm Coming Home (Johnny Horton) 2:37, from Condo Country
25. Trouble Ends (Allen) 2:51, from Come On *
26. Lonely Wolf (Harris) 2:34, from Hot 'n' Cold
27. Pocketful of Rainbows (Wise/Weisman) 2:48, from Crazy Date
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COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL IN TAMWORTH

Country Music Legend Lee Kernaghan has been announced as the headline act for the 2007 Country Music Festival Australia Day Eve Concert, as a result of a new deal signing another long time supporter of Country Music in Tamworth, Toyota Australia, as a naming sponsor for the concert.

The concert will be held in Tamworth's Bicentennial Park, Thursday January 25 2007, beginning at 6.30pm. The concert will end around 9pm with the traditional fireworks display following at 9.30pm. Negotiations are continuing to secure various support acts. Lee will be performing his show "Outback to the Beaches" for this free concert on the eve of Australia Day in front of a crowd of thousands.

Don't forget, if you want to keep tabs on what is happening in Tamworth and for the Festival, check out http://www.tamworthcountrymusic.com.au which is a great new website run by our friend Alison Windmill who will be known to many of you in the Rockabilly/Country scene.


Lotsa love to you all, Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten



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