Rockabilly DJ

More hot-off-the-press pearls available now from your local Rock'n'Roll record dealer.

Freshly emitted etudes from The Tronics, Atomic Blast, Eddie Alston, Carter Family, Fuzzy Owen, Dotti Jones & Winston O'Neal, Neil Coffin & Pallbearers, Hank's Jalopy Demons, Sean Coleman & Quasars, Hank Williams, Jim Friis & Valiants, Jody Reynolds, Bobby Pendrick Jr, Jittery Jack, Sleepy La Beff, Farmer Brothers, Roy Fisher, Ray Smith, Bob Doss, and Ralph Nielsen.

New releases and the hottest rocking sounds around today. Some exciting gig news, unreleased tracks. And a long, angry rant about a dreadful record.

Newborn boppers from The Atomic Blast, Neail Coffing & Pallbearers, Billy Barton, Sean Coleman & Quasars, Jittery Jack, Chuck Wiley, Ray Campi, Hank Williams, High Noon, Vesa Snygg Sateliiti Yhtye, Wildfire Willie & Ramblers, Bobby Louis, Fuzzy Owen, Lew Phillips, the frankly appalling Prince Monolulu & Royal Ponces, and Bobby Rutledge.

The final half of our double bill featuring the singles that Mrs Smoker collected during the 1980s, untouched since then. This is our 300th episode and it is jam-packed with killer rocker all the way. With such wonderful taste in music, is it any wonder that I fell in love with her?

Back in the day boppers from Professor Longhair, Doctor Rossm Valiants, Hugh Barrett, Joe Clay, Pretty Boy, Johnny Burnette, Lyb Pratt, Gene Summers, Don & Dewey, Slim Harpo, Bunker Hill, Don Johnstone, Sonny Burgess, Farris Wilder, Del Mars, Gene Lamarr, Gene Maltais, Ray Pate,  Johnny Powers, and Hasil Adkins.

The first of a double bill featuring a box of Mrs Rockabilly DJ's singles, unearthed at her mother's home in Finland recently. Kikka's collection of reissues, EPs and repros has not been touched for over a quarter of a century. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the European rocking scene of the 1980s. Expect classic Rockabilly killers and dance floor fillers all the way.

Old-skool overtures from Little Walter, Bunker Hill, Johnny Bachelor, Oran Hot Lips Page, Sonny Burgess, Bill Sherrell, Mel Dorsey, Ronnie Dawson, Gene Lamarr, Gene Maltais, Ray Pate, Gradie Joe, Hasil Adkins, Bobby Milano, Vibes, Johnny Powers, Jerry Byrne, Ray Campi, Johnny Knight, and Leonard Clark.

"The Rockabilly DJ is acclaimed as one of the countries most unique and impressive acts of the 21st century, touring the UK and overseas with his spectacular shows" - Fred Pontin, Amethyst Weekly Digest

There will now be a short intermission. We will be back in August.

Etudes of entertainment from Hound Dog Taylor, Tiny Bradshaw, Mack Self, Sonny Burns, Little Richard, Sonny Burgess, Ray Smith, Country Johnny Mathis, Johnny Powers, Carl Perkins, Gene O'Quin, Mike Bell & Belltones, Lattie Moore, Jussi Syren & Groundbreakers, Don & Philip Noteverley, Mike Cushman & Playtoys, Jerry Lee Lewis, Arthur Crudup, Rusty & Doug Kershaw with Wiley Barkdull, Bill & Will (is this Willie Nix?), and Marlon Grisham

There is a knock upon the heavy, ancient oak door of Smoker Mansions. Upon the threshold stands a man from the Gas Board, come yo read the meter. A meter that is hidden deep under mountains of detritus, deposited over generations onto the floor of The World Famous Studio In The Cupboard Under The Stairs. With a mighty effort, The Rockabilly DJ heaves a gargantuan chest of dusty 45s to one side, the gasman takes a reading, and goes on his merry way. This episode is largely culled from that recently unearthed hoard of vinyl.

Recycled rondos from the Sidewinders, Miller Sisters, Bobby Wood, Johnny Bond, Chuck Berry, Mack Stevens, Hayden Thompson, Buddy Holly, Len Griffin, Don Cavalli, Pat & Dee, Gus Jenkins, Hank's Jalopy Demons, Conway Twitty, Don Abercrombie, Donnie Brooks, Jittery Jack, Randy Fuller, Stonewall Jackson, Rick Nelson, and Louis 'Blues Boy' Jones.

If you are in London on Saturday 19 July 2014, come to Thirst in Greek Street, Soho from 1500 to 2100 for WHIP IT ON ME, featuring DJs Cosmic Keith, Dave Crozier, Johnny Hoodoo, and Bill Smoker. More details here http://www.facebook.com/events/682585898458065

Second and final part of our review featuring the latest vinyl and CD releases for the Rocking cognescenti.

Rip-snorting recitals from the Aquanauts, Charlie Hightone,  Chuck Joyce, TT Syndicate, Oddballs, Dead Bone Ramblers, Little Joe Allen, Kieron McDonald, John Ashley, John Lewis Trio, Roy James, Scotty Baker, Clark Richard, Jittery Jack, Ferlin Huskey, Hank's Jalopy Demons, Farmer Brothers, and Mack Stevens.

The Rockabilly DJ did some serious record shopping at the Rave last week. Catch up on the latest repro 45s and modern band releases in this show, the first of two parts.

Fresh fantasias from Charlie Hightone,  Chuck Joyce, TT Syndicate, Oddballs, Dead Bone Ramblers, Little Joe Allen, Kieron McDonald, John Ashley, John Lewis Trio, Roy James, Scotty Baker, Clark Richards, Jackpots, Weyman Parham, Jimmy Lee, Hank's Jalopy Demons, Loney Liley, Frankie Lowery, and Mack Stevens.

The second half of our preview featuring bands playing at the Rockabilly Rave this year. The very best in contemporary Rocking music, and a couple of 50s classics too.

Oustanding overtures from Doel Brothers, Big Sandy, Joe Clay, Doghouse Sam & his Magnatones, The Rimshots, The HiTones, Don Cavalli, Mississippi Queen, John Lewis Trio, Jamie Bubba J Faulkner, Charlie Hightone, Jittery Jack , and The Shooting Stars

From 12-16 June 2014 the 18th Rockabilly Rave takes place at Camber Sands UK. Featuring 30 of the world's top rocking acts, in this week's show we take a sneak preview at just some of them.

Live librettos from Los Straitjackets , Joe Clay, Big Sandy, Charlie Thompson, Hank`s Jalopy Demons, Jamie Bubba J Faulkner, Don Cavalli, Jittery Jack, John Lewis Trio, Lew Phillips, Lil'Mo & The Unholy 4, The Star Shooters, Mary Ann & The Tri-Tones, Mississippi Queen, Shaun Horton & Tennessee Trio, Scotty Baker, Sid King & The Five Strings, Dave & Deke Combo, The Dead Bone Ramblers, and Charlie Hightone And The Rock-It's.