Rockabilly DJ

Rockabilly DJ

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Rockabilly DJ episodes

  • Rhythm Bomb Records - Part 2

    Our second and final visit to this hyperactive record label.

    Contemporary killers from Keiron Macdonald, Johnny Law & Pistol Packing Daddies, Slapbacks, Doug Wilshire, B and the Bops, Honest Hal & The Capers, Houserockers, Pep Torres, Little Neal & Blue Flames, Ike & The Capers, Johnny Law, Blisters 'n' Grey, Eddie Clendening, Wailin' Elroys, Little Neal & The Blue Flames, Big Art Peters, Bird Doggin Daddies, Mad Men, and Jason Lee Wilson & Round Up Boys.

    57 min
  • Rhythm Bomb Records - Part 1

    Based in Germany and London, Rhythm Bomb records is a prolific label, issuing masses of cool material by contemporary acts from across the globe.

    Modern masterpieces from Flatfoot Shakers, B and the Bops, Houserockers, The Bird Doggin Daddies, Pep Torres, Ruby Ann, Bones Maki, Blisters N Gray, Mad Men, Doug Wilshire, Star Mountain Dreamers, Ike & The Capers, Mississippi Queen, and Kieron McDonald

    1 hr
  • Going Rocking Tonight

    An hours worth of boffo Rock-a-billy boppers from the World Famous Studio in the Cupboard Under the Stairs in Croydon.

    Olypmic audio from Kenny Smith, Bob Luman, Darrell Rhodes, Ray Pate, Sonny Cole, Rex Qual, Roadrunners, Danny Ray, Buddy Love, Hank Spurlin, Bill Bowen, Alvis Wayne, Jess Hooper, Bob Center, Roban Saunders, Charlie Brown, He's a Clown, Ray Strong, Jerry Dallman, Buck Griffin, Little Denny, Ray Scott, Jimmie Piper and Joe Tate. 

    58 min
  • Listen To What The Postman Just Delivered - Part 17

    Presenting for your listening pleasure another hour of all-original vinyl rarities. Hear the sound of my bank account emptying!

    Fifty shades of aural sex from The Sidewinders, Ho Dads, Bob Kinney & Sidekicks, Rem Wall, Link Wray, Johnny & Duane, Wabash Valley Cowboy, John Greer, Ronnie Pearson, Jack Kingston, Dee Mullin, Mack Vickery, Eddie Fontaine, Tommy Sands, Phil Gray & Go Boys, Emmett Davis, Hank Smith & Nashville Playboys, and Deane Hawley.

    1 hr 1 min
  • The Dead Spot
    At every Rockabilly festival, there comes a moment when the last band of the afternoon has played their final encore. There is a two hour gap until the next act. The small hall closes, and a DJ starts playing in the cavernous large hall where the evening's entertainment will take place. This lacuna is usually taken as an opportunity for the audience to get a bite to eat, take a nap, and get dressed in their vintage finery for the evening. For DJs, it is known as "The Dead Spot" - the emptiest room of the day to play to.Every DJ has to play the dead spot at some point. Most dread having to do it. But it can be an opportunity to serve up some excellent music that won't be heard anywhere else that weekend. This year, on Friday night at the Rockabilly Rave, it was my turn to work The Dead Spot. It often is. Here are the records I spun for a tiny but appreciative audience of yawning record stall workers and unconcious alcoholics. Want to hear The Rockabilly DJ play at your favourite music festival? Ask the promotors or organisers to book me!
    1 hr 1 min
  • Wiggling Blonde

    Hot bopping summertime action from the first note to the last.

    Solar-powered scrambles from Vic Gallon, High Noon, Bill Watkins, Frantic Flattops, Dubb Pritchett, Earl Craig, Jimmy Ford, Bill Curtis, Eddie Cash, Ray Taylor, Shelby Smith, Ronnie Wilson, Jerry Woddard, Lou Walker, Bubba Ford, Denhams, Ramon Mapuin, Bill Moss, Bill Woods, Al Rex, Ron Allers, Tommy Roe, and Charles Alexander. 

    1 hr
  • Rockaway
    Apologies for the delay since our last episode. The Rockabilly DJ has been in Finland for a couple of weeks, including a stint playing records at Helsinki Rockabilly Week. I promise to be a bit more punctual with posting shows from now on.We return with a bop-packed spin up. Delightful ditties from Ashley kingman, Johnny & Cyclones, Danny O, Dick Dale, Ford Nix, Franklin Brothers, Houle Brothers, Rockets, Lou & Ginny, Tommy Sena, Bobby & Fifths, Barry Etris, Gordon Sizemore, Sonny Day, Buck Fowler, Emery Blades, Aubrey Cagle, Nolan Richardson, Romeo Sullivan, Maddy Brothers, Orden Sexton, and Walton & The Silver Lake Boys.
    58 min
  • New Releases Summer 2012 part 2

    Even more brand new tunes from the exciting world of rockin' music. New and recent

    releases, from reissued vintage recordings to the hottest artists of today. Featured labels include Migraine, Sheik, Rhythm Bomb, Sleazy, Rollin' Records, BF, and more.

    Still-warm pressings from the Stompin' RiffRaffs, Joe Fury & Hayride, Long John & Ballroom Kings,Ruby Ann, Sirocco Brothers, Boo Devils, Al Garris, Vibrations, B & The Bops, LP & Dirty White Bucks,Round Up Boys, Ronnie Dawson, High Noon, Charlie Hightone and the Rockets, Bridge Brothers, Ferrell Brothers with Terry & Ann, Rangers, Ashley Kingman, Denver Duke, Jeffrey Null, and Mike Clay.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Mad Dog in Town

    The Rockabilly DJ doesn't let a small detail like a fractured arm stand in the way of this podcast.

     Off the leash lunacy from Tennessee Jim, Onie Wheeler, Sid King, Red Lewis, Hank Snow, Rocky Bill Ford, Sammy Masters, Al Urban, Johnny Horton, Hugh Friar, Andy Starr, Roy Moss, Hal Harris, Harry Carter, Luke Royer, Ronnie Self, Ronnie Dawson, Wiley Barkdull, Alden Holloway, Ric Cartey, and Buddy Shaw

    56 min
  • The Long Lost Episode

    First broadcast in May 2008, this show has been missing for nearly four years. Recently rediscovered, now we have another chance to hear a long lost installment.

    The presentation may be stilted and wooden, but there are loads of killer tunes in here. Let's bop!

    1 hr

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Bill Smoker has been bringing you the best in Rockabilly and rocking music since 2008. Broadcasting from the World Famous Studio in the Cupboard Under The Stairs