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Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Gig guide from February 6 . . .
It's that time of the week again and Limpin' Jimmy and the Swingin' Kitten are right on time with their wonderful service to us lovers of country, swing, rockabilly, et al, music. May their dancin' shoes always shine! One of the gigs which took my eye is the Thursday night (tomorrow, Feb 7) "Tamworth Recovery Party" featuring Jason-Lee, Kel-Anne Brandt, Tall Timbre (pictured above) and surprise guests at the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, 20- 26 Canterbury Rd, Hurlstone Park - 8pm - Free entry. Over to the experts:
Edit Thursday 11.30pm: The newsletter has been added to the bottom of the guide. Note that the promised website is now up and running with roadworks continuing to iron out the kinks, etc. This may be the last cut and paste and from now on a regular link to the website.
The Gig Guide:
Hey there all you crazy Cats'n'Kittens,
Here is this week's (and beyond) Gig Guide :-
Just a reminder that our Rockabilly Dance Workshops are on the following dates this month:
Beginner - Sunday 11th February - (please see date and details below) from 3pm to 6pm
Beginner Refresher - Sunday 25th February - (please see date and details below) from 1pm to 2:30pm
Intermediate - Sunday 25th February - (please see date and details below) from 3pm to 5pm

WEDNESDAY 7th February

JAZZ CLUB featuring the Janos Horvath Trio (playing music by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and many others with a special Guest Artist each week plus a Jam Session) - Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant, 459 New South Head Road, Double Bay - 7:30pm - Free entry

Melinda Schneider - (Country) - Seymour Centre, Sound Lounge, Cleveland St (cnr of City Rd), Chippendale - 8:30pm - $25 entry - Bookings Ph 9351 7940

Swing Lounge - (Swing/Jazz Radio Show) - 89.7FM Eastside Radio presented by Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

THURSDAY 8th February

Sydney Sound Big Band - (Swing) - Rockdale RSL, 45 Bay Street, Rockdale - 7:30pm - Free entry

Dan Barnett Quartet - (Jazz/Swing) - Customs House Bar (back of the Marriott Hotel), Macquarie Place, (between Bridge and Reiby), Circular Quay from 6.45pm to 9:45pm - Free entry

Rob Luckey - (Country) - Royal Hotel, 156 Norton Street, Leichhardt - 8:30pm - Free entry

"Tamworth Recovery Party" featuring Jason-Lee, Kel-Anne Brandt, Tall Timbre and surprise guests (Country) - Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, 20- 26 Canterbury Rd, Hurlstone Park - 8pm - Free entry

FRIDAY 9th February

Capitols - (Swing/Rock 'n' Roll) - Ashfield RSL, 374 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield - 8pm - Free entry

Flaming Stars - (Rock 'n' Roll) - Brighton Fisherman's Club, Bestic St, Brighton-le-Sands - 8pm - Free entry

Blue Denim - (Rockabilly) - Riverstone RSL, 18 Market St, Riverstone - 8pm - Free entry

Janet Seidel Jazz Sessions - (Jazz) - Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay -Bookings essential: 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au
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).

Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Eastern Suburbs Legion Club, 213 Bronte Rd, Waverly - 8pm - Free entry

Paul Sun (Jazz Vocalist) with Brad Madigan (guitar) - Jazushi Restaurant, 145 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills - www.jazushi.com.au

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

Lily Dior - (Jazz) - Arthouse Hotel, Dome Bar, 275 Pitt St, Sydney - 7:30pm - Free entry

Yeehaa Boys - (Country) - Blacktown RSL, Second Ave, Blacktown - 8:30pm - Free entry

Travis Collins & Wiskeytrain - (Country) - Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, 20- 26 Canterbury Rd, Hurlstone Park - 8pm - Free entry

SATURDAY 10th February

Wes Pudsey and The Sonic Aces - (Rockabilly) - Belrose Bowling Club, 146 Forest Way, Belrose - 8pm - Free entry

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

TV Classics of the '50's & '60's - (Nostalgia Event) - Rose Seidler House, 71 Clissold Rd, Wahroonga - Gates open at 7pm - Booking essential - Ph 8239 2266. Mention Limpin' Jimmy & The Swingin' Kitten when you book to gain a discounted entry price of $20.

The Absinth Club - (Burlesque) *****SOLD OUT**** featuring acts such as Man's Ruin Burlesque; The Town Bikes; Lola the Vamp; Belladonnas De Lux; Hi Ball Burlesque; Gypsy Wood; Coco de Mer and many more - The Gaelic Club, Devonshire St, Surry Hills

Janet Seidel Jazz Sessions - (Jazz) - Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay -Bookings essential: 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au
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).

Prickles - (Country) - Bald Faced Stag Hotel, 345 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt - 9:30pm - Free entry

Six Ft Hick (Wild Hardcore Rock); Jacknives; Hoo Haas - Excelsior Hotel, 64 Foveaux St, Surry Hills - 8pm - $10 entry

Take it or Leave it - (Ska, Reggae, Punk - DJ's) - Sly Fox Hotel, 199 Enmore Rd, Enmore - Free entry

SUNDAY 11th February

SUNDAY 11th February is our next Beginners Rockabilly Dance Workshop
New Years Resolution No 1 - Learn to Dance Rockabilly Style
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 11th February 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.
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 ROCKABILLY DANCE WORKSHOP
Location: Swingtime Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown (corner of Lyons Road)
Cost: $30 per person
Date: Sunday 11th February
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Register: Margie on 0410 668 995 by Friday 9th February 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

Flaming Stars - (Rock 'n' Roll) - Eastern Suburbs Legion Club, 213 Bronte Rd, Waverly - Free entry

Janet Seidel Jazz Sessions - (Jazz) - Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay -Bookings essential: 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au
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).

Rob Luckey - (Country) - Bondi Icebergs, 1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach - 4pm - Free entry

Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Gearin Hotel, 273 Great Western Hwy Katoomba - 5pm to 9pm - Free entry

Lonesome Train - (Rockabilly) - Beaches Hotel, 272 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul - 1pm to 5pm - Free entry

Chuck's Wagon - (Alt. Country) - Lansdowne Hotel, 2 - 6 City Rd, Broadway - 5pm - Free entry

Unity Hall Jazz Band - (Jazz) - Unity Hall Hotel, 292 Darling Street, Balmain - 3:30pm to 6:30pm - Free entry

WEDNESDAY 14th February - Valentines Day

John Morrison's Swing City - (Swing) - Statement Lounge, State Theatre (Basement), 49 Market St, Sydney

Janet Seidel Jazz Sessions - (Jazz) - Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay -Bookings essential: 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au
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).

Swing Lounge - (Swing/Jazz Radio Show) - 89.7FM Eastside Radio presented by Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

THURSDAY 15th February

Dan Barnett Quartet - (Jazz/Swing) - Customs House Bar (back of the Marriott Hotel), Macquarie Place, (between Bridge and Reiby), Circular Quay from 6.45pm to 9:45pm - Free entry

Rob Luckey - (Country) - Royal Hotel, 156 Norton Street, Leichhardt - 8:30pm - Free entry

FRIDAY 16th February

Roc-A-Tac - (Rock 'n' Roll) - Ashfield RSL, 374 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield - 8pm - Free entry

Casino Rumblers (Psychobilly); Brigitte Handley and the Dark Shadows; Skul Hazzards (Bris); Jack Nasty Face - Annandale Hotel, Corner Parramatta Rd and Nelson St, Annandale - 8pm

"The Nat King Cole Story" featuring Scottish Jazz Singer James Flynn - Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay - Bookings essential Ph 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au
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).

Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Belmont 16ft Sailing Club, The Parade, Belmont - 8:30pm to 11:30pm - Free entry

James Morrison and Emma Pask - (Jazz) - The Basement, 29 Reiby Place, Circular Quay - 9:30pm - $25 entry plus booking fee (Ph 9251 2797)

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

Murray Hillbillies - (Country) - Cooks River Motor Boat Club, Holbeach Ave, Tempe - 8pm to 11pm - Free entry

SATURDAY 17th February

Wes Pudsey & The Sonic Aces - (Rockabilly) with DJ Grizzly Adams - Ashfield RSL, 374 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield - 8pm - Free entry

Johnny G & The E-Types - (Memphis Soul Review) - Vanguard, 42 King Street, Newtown - Enquiries 9557 7992

Nervous Wreckers (Psychobilly); Motorhank (Punk-Rock-Country-Roll); Coupe De Ville (50's Garage rock); Mother Truckers (Rockabilly/Swamp); Rusty Weld (Blues/Country)- Empire Hotel, corner of Parramatta Rd and Johnston St, Annandale - 8:00pm - $12 entry

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

Larry Swayed and the Bloo Shooz - (Rock 'n' Roll) - Easts Legion Club, 213 Bronte Rd, Waverly - 7.30pm - 11.30pm - Free entry

"The Nat King Cole Story" featuring Scottish Jazz Singer James Flynn - Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay - Bookings essential Ph 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au
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).

Switchblades - (Rock 'n' Roll) - Campbelltown RSL - 8pm

Rob Luckey - (Country) - Bald Faced Stag Hotel, 345 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt - 9:30pm - Free entry

SUNDAY 18th February

Lemon Squeezin' Daddies - (Jump Blues) - Towradgi Beach Hotel, 170 Pioneer Rd, Towradgi - 1pm - Free entry

Unity Hall Jazz Band - (Jazz) - Unity Hall Hotel, 292 Darling Street, Balmain - 3:30pm to 6:30pm - Free entry

Wolftones - (Jump Blues)- Unity Hall Hotel, 292 Darling Street, Balmain - 7:30pm - Free entry

Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Cronulla RSL, 1:30pm to 4:30pm - Free entry

Lonesome Train - (Rockabilly) - Harrigans Irish Pub, Broke Rd, Pokolbin - 3:30pm to 6:30pm - Free entry

Lonesome Train - (Rockabilly) - Kent Hotel, 59 - 61 Beaumont St Hamilton - 8:30pm to 11:30pm - Free entry

"The Nat King Cole Story" featuring Scottish Jazz Singer James Flynn - Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay - Bookings essential Ph 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au
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).

Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Cronulla RSL Memorial Club, 38 Gerrala St, Cronulla - 1.30-4.30pm - Free entry

Prickles - (Country) - Botany View Hotel, 597 King St, Newtown - 6:00pm - Free entry

Rob Luckey - (Country) - Cooks River Motor Boat Club, Holbeach Avenue, Tempe - 4pm - Free entry

WEDNESDAY 21st February

JAZZ CLUB featuring the Janos Horvath Trio (playing music by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and many others with a special Guest Artist each week plus a Jam Session) - Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant, 459 New South Head Road, Double Bay - 7:30pm - Free entry

Swing Lounge - (Swing/Jazz Radio Show) - 89.7FM Eastside Radio presented by Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

THURSDAY 22nd February

Dan Barnett Quartet - (Jazz/Swing) - Customs House Bar (back of the Marriott Hotel), Macquarie Place, (between Bridge and Reiby), Circular Quay from 6.45pm to 9:45pm - Free entry

Rob Luckey - (Country) - Royal Hotel, 156 Norton Street, Leichhardt - 8:30pm - Free entry

Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Parramatta RSL, Macquarie St Parramatta - 7pm to 11pm - Free entry

Sydney Sound Big Band - (Swing) - Rockdale RSL, 45 Bay Street, Rockdale - 7:30pm - Free entry

Vince Jones - (Jazz) - The Basement, 29 Reiby Place, Circular Quay - 9:30pm - $25 entry plus booking fee (Ph 9251 2797)

Dreamgirl & the Motorist; Brigitte Handley and the Dark Shadows; Shipwrecked - Sandringham Hotel, 387 King St, Newtown - 8pm - $8 entry

FRIDAY 23rd February

Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Ashfield RSL, 374 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield - 8:30pm - Free entry

"Jazz to Soul" featuring Steve Clisby (USA) - Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay - Bookings essential Ph 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au
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).

Switchblades - (Rock 'n' Roll) - St Marys Band Club, 411 Great Western Highway, St Marys - Free entry

Blue Denim - (Rockabilly) - Belmont 16ft Sailing Club, The Parade, Belmont - 8:00pm - Free entry

Cartwrights - (Country) - Cooks River Motor Boat Club, Holbeach Ave, Tempe - 8pm to 11pm - Free entry

SATURDAY 24th February

Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Halekulani Bowling Club, 50 Natuna Ave, Budgewoi - 7:30pm to 11:30pm - Free entry

Juke Box Jive - (Rock 'n' Roll) - with DJ Grizzly Adams - Ashfield RSL, 374 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield - 8pm - Free entry

"Jazz to Soul" featuring Steve Clisby (USA) - Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay - Bookings essential Ph 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au
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).

Roadhouse Rockers - (Rock 'n' Roll) - Eastern Suburbs Legion Club, 213 Bronte Rd, Waverly - 8pm - Free entry

SUNDAY 25th February

Beginners Refresher Rockabilly Dance Workshop - Sunday 25th February at 1pm
In response to numerous requests, we now hold a Beginners Refresher Rockabilly Dance 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 25th February
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Register: Call Margie on 0410 668 995 by Friday 23rd February 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 Dance Workshop - Sunday 25th February 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 ROCKABILLY DANCE WORKSHOP
Location: Swingtime Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown (corner of Lyons Road)
Cost: $25 per person
Date: Sunday 25th February
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Register: Call Margie on 0410 668 995 by Friday 23rd February 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

"Jazz to Soul" featuring Steve Clisby (USA) - Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay - Bookings essential Ph 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au
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).

Rob Luckey - (Country) - Riverview Hotel, 29 Birchgrove Rd, Balmain - 5:30pm - 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 February 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!
Contact Margie by Email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au or to 0410 668 995.

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
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 Guys'n'Gals,
OK folks, it has been promised and it's been a while coming (as anyone who built a website would testify), but Margie and I now have our own Website at www.limpinjimmyandtheswinginkitten.com.au
We would like to acknowledge Sue Cadzow of Red Pepper Graphics www.redpep.com.au

Wanda Jackson - Queen of Rock
Now Rockabilly is a minority music and dance style and accordingly, we don't always get a decent line up from overseas. I guess there are bigger markets elsewhere! We did however have The Lee Rocker Band here for Narooma last year and they absolutely blew the crowd away. Slim Jim Phantom came with Darryl Higham. Only in the last couple of weeks has the touring plans for a major American Country Rock artist, Dale Watson http://www.dalewatson.com/news.htm
Once hailed as the "Queen of Rock", Wanda Jackson was one of the few women of early Rockabilly. Along with stars like Lorrie Collins (with brother Larry of the Collins Kids), Brenda Lee, Janis Martin, Rose Maddox, Barbara Pittman, Charline Arthur and Skeeter Davis to name a few, they struggled for recognition in an era dominated by men, succeeding through raw guts, determination and a love of the music they played. They laid the foundation for so many women who came after them, realising if they could achieve success, so could others. Two who spring to mind are Belinda from The Satellites and Brigitte Handley from her Red Hot and Blue Rockabilly days. To suggest they are copying early styles is totally wrong. What happens to any female voice when they try to belt out Rockabilly numbers with the power and raw feeling expected from an audience, is just like in the early days, when the vocals come across similar in tone. Even the early Rockabilly gals could have been said to have similar sounding vocals. As one website puts it, " Before Elvis was King, they were the Queens, turning heads with the raucous sound of Rockabilly. While Donna Reed was baking, these gals were shaking! - rough and ready rebels in a world that was not quite ready for them, blazing a trail that's still on fire." WOW! I wish that line had been mine.
Anyway, the upshot is that Wanda Jackson will be in Australia for the Wintersun festival http://www.wintersun.org.au
Nothing I have said above takes away in any way from our own local Rockabilly bands and artists who could take the stage with any visiting world artists. We have too many to name.

'REV IT UP!'
BARFLY PROMOTIONS bounce back after a well earned break with their first offering for 2007. Billed as a high octane night of rockabilly, rock 'n roll, country, country punk, swamp blues and more, this is sure to be a great night of roots music in all it's diversity at THE EMPIRE HOTEL, Corner Parramatta Rd and Johnston St, Annandale on Saturday February 17, 2007 8.00 p.m till late - $12 admission
Featuring:-
The Nervous Wreckers
Far from making you a nervous wreck The Nervous Wreckers will move you to action. Bred into a heritage that includes The Louisville Sluggers and The Psyclones, The Nervous Wreckers pay as much due to Hank the originator as they do to Reverend Horton Heat the accelerator.
Motorhank
Jumped up, turned up, punk-rock-country-roll. Hank Williams and Johnny Cash meet The Ramones and Social Distortion. If you like truckin songs about the
road and nasty strip joints - think Motorhank.
Coupe de Ville
A rare appearance by Sydney's longest serving 50's influenced garage rock band.
Mother Truckers
Trucking down Highway 1 directly towards the swamp with Wanda Jackson & Tom Waits in the cabin. Raw Rockabilly, Saucy Swamp, Stomp and more.
Rusty Weld
Bruised blues, country cruise and some rock in your shoes. Fronted by Kinnon Holt ex Mother Hubbard, Tongues and touring guitarist with Alex Lloyd.

Flatfoot Shakers
We mentioned a couple of weeks ago that The Flatfoot Shakers were heading to NSW and had a couple of gigs locked in with another one planned. As you can see below, the third gig is at The Empire Hotel with Satellite V. Whilst the first two will be well supported great dancing gigs, the Sunday gig is sure to be a killer. We know from an Email from the band that they really wanted to do a pub gig in front of the hardcore Rockabilly fans, so get along for your dance on the Friday or Saturday then head for The Empire on the Sunday night and hear The Flatfoot Shakers cut loose with support from local stalwarts, Satellite V.
Fri 9th Mar - Belmont Sailing Club, Central Coast NSW.
Sat 10th Mar - Ashfield RSL, Sydney NSW
Sun 11th Mar - "with Satellite V", Empire Hotel, Sydney.

THE ABSINTH CLUB
"[In Paris] the noon hour is a little fête, when people try to forget that they are working for their living. Master and man go off their different ways... All thoughts of business are put aside for a good hour and a half, or two hours even ... from 11 to 1 or noon. They do not go immediately to eating. They sit outside upon the sidewalk, even in the winter time, look at passers-by and sip their drink. The drink is absinthe. They drink it very slowly; by slow degrees they feel their poor, tired backbones strengthen and their brains grow clearer, and they feel a touch of happiness. It is so pleasant to sit looking at the street and all the pretty ladies passing by. At great cafes, upon frequented boulevards the price is only 10 cents. In the quarters of the working men, you may have absinthe for three cents."
Just as the Parisians had their devotion to their preferred drink to help them lose sense of reality, obviously the devotees of Burlesque in Sydney have indicated their preference for an escape from reality by buying up all the tickets for The Absinth Club on Saturday 10th February. Yes folks! That's right. The show is completely SOLD OUT. In case you waited too long making up your mind, we are pleased to tell you that Sugartime, the Absinth organisers, have had so many enquiries that they have decided to have another show on Monday 12th February at The Gaelic Club so don't delay, get your tickets now at www.sugartime.com.au or www.moshtix.com.au

If you missed out on tickets for Absinth on Saturday night, why not opt for the following great show :-
Rose Seidler House
A very special Rose Seidler House Event
TV classics of the 1950s & '60s
For some it will be a blast from the past, for others it will be a fascinating and, at times, humorous look into the early years of Australian television. Bring a picnic basket, friends and family, and join us for a starry night in the leafy grounds of Rose Seidler House. Projected amidst amazing bushland with the house in the background will be rare footage of early Australian TV classics and film clips including The Mavis Bramston Show, Rita and Wally and never before seen film noir style pilot Al Munch starring a young and handsome Bud Tingwall, along with a great collection of 1950s and '60s advertisements. Organised with the support of the National Film and Sound Archive and introduced by Grace Gibson Productions veteran Reg James. House tours will run at 7pm and during the interval, and a special candy bar will operate for the event.
Rose Seidler House | Saturday 10 February | Gates open 7pm, screening begins 8pm | Members $20 General $29 Family $49 | Includes house tours, screening and free popcorn. Suitable for all ages! Booking essential on 02 8239 2266.
The event coordinator for Rose Seidler House has very kindly offered our readers the members rate of $20 if you mention Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten when you ring to book. Don't delay booking! This is already shaping up to be a popular event which might become annual if there is enough interest.

KUSTOM KULTURE WEEKEND 2007
Don't forget folks :-
Kustom Kulture Weekend - Adelaide
"It's Rock'n'Roll Mayhem!!"
Get set once again for Adelaide’s rockin’est roots music and Kulture
event at this year's Adelaide Fringe Festival
March 16th, 17th, & 18th
For more info call Steve on 0419 169 350 or check out the website www.kustomkulturesa.com

"Viva Las Vegas 10" - Rockabilly Weekender - 5th April to 8th April, 2007
If you are heading for Vegas, maybe for the first time, please note that VLV kicks off with a superb unofficial pre VLV gig on Wednesday 4th April at one of the original Vegas hotels formerly known as The Thunderbird which is loaded with 50's kitsch. Rockabillies from all over the world head along with local Greasers and Rockers in their Rods and Cruisers will make this another memorable opening for VLV 10. Dress up or dress down. Anything goes. Hey! This is Vegas. In my head I'm already there.
WILD WILD WILD #8
Pre-VLV Show!
Santos
(Wild 50s R'n'R)
Dustin Chance & the Allnighters
(Rockin Savages)
Jack Rabbit Slim
(Wild Rockabilly from the UK)
Rusty & the Dragstrip Trio
(Killer Rockabilly from Australia)
Slim Slip & the Sliders
(Europe's Hottest New Rockabilly Act)
Will & the Hi-Rollers
(Las Vegas Newest Act)
DJs Host Reb (UK/USA), Bill Smoker (UK), Caveman Leo (San Diego) Little Carl (UK), Fancy Dan (San Francisco)
THERE WILL BE NO ADVANCE TIX SOLD,
SO GET THERE EARLY (LAST YEAR SOLD OUT)!
Show Starts 8:30pm
The Aruba Hotel
(Formerly known as The Thunderbird)
1215 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89104

Keith Urban
One for the devoted Country fans. As I was doing a pick-up today at a printers in Sydney, I saw a poster (yet to be distributed) promoting Keith Urban on his "Love, Pain & The Whole crazy World Tour 2007". The tour dates are as follows :-
Brisbane 11th May
Sydney 15th May
Melbourne 18th May
Adelaide 20th May
Perth 22nd May
Tickets appear to be available through Ticketek.

The Swing Lounge
Well radio fans, Margie and I kicked off our first Swing Lounge on 89.7FM Eastside Radio for 2007 with an eclectic mix of music, showcasing some of the varied musical influences on Swing, plus some great Swing tracks played by Margie.
Next Wednesday 14th February, being Valentines Day, we invite you to have a candlelight dinner with us when The Swing Lounge will focus on "Love Songs Across the Decades" from 7.30pm till 9pm.
If you want a special dedication read out, Email us by return or ring Margie on 0410 668 995. You can ring in to the station on the night on 9331 3000 when we will try to accomodate your special request.

Rob Luckey - (Country) -
Fans of Rob Luckey will be pleased to know that the band now has a weekly residency every Thursday night at the Royal Hotel, 156 Norton Street, Leichhardt - 8:30pm - Free entry. Sorry guys but we can't use the full band name because of stupid "Profanity Filters".

John Morrison's Swing City Club - Valentines Day Opening
John Morrison's Swing City Club will kick off at the Statement Lounge in the basement of The State Theatre on Wednesday 14th February. The cover charge is $20. Doors open at 7pm.

As usual, here are the dates for our upcoming Rockabilly Dance workshops which are still going very well. One learner recently commented that it was just like a gym workout but much more fun.
SUNDAY 11th February is our next Beginners Rockabilly Dance 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 11th February 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.
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 ROCKABILLY DANCE WORKSHOP
Location: Swingtime Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown (corner of Lyons Road)
Cost: $30 per person
Date: Sunday 11th February
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Register: Margie on 0410 668 995 by Friday 9th February 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
Beginners Refresher Rockabilly Dance Workshop - Sunday 25th February at 1pm
In response to numerous requests, we now hold a Beginners Refresher Rockabilly Dance 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 25th February
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Register: Call Margie on 0410 668 995 by Friday 23rd February 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 Dance Workshop - Sunday 25th February 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 ROCKABILLY DANCE WORKSHOP
Location: Swingtime Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown (corner of Lyons Road)
Cost: $25 per person
Date: Sunday 25th February
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Register: Call Margie on 0410 668 995 by Friday 23rd February 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
