Rockabilly DJ

The first of a two-part exploration of Tail Records, the Swedish label that has defined "authentic" Rockabilly since the 90s.

Contemporary killers from Wildfire Willie, Simon Crashley & Roadmasters, Ollie Vee & Shamrocks, Al Willis & Swingsters, Eddie & Flatheads, Hot Stuff, Da Gous Ket Ramblers, Jack Baymoore & Bandits, Ronnie Hayward, Wild Goners, Jesse Al Tuscan & Lumberjacks, Tom Powder & Portfires, Phil Trigwell & Deputies, Dale Rocka & Volcanoes, and Don Cavalli.

Celebrating our tenth episode of recently purchased vintage vinyl, we look at collecting records for under a fiver. Proof that you don't to be rich to own a stack of top-notch rockers.

Economic originals by Dale Wright, Bobby Lord, EC Beatty, Ray B Anthony, Gar Bacon, Fendermen, George Jones, Lefty Frizzell, Bunker Hill, Mac Sales, Larry Williams, Gene Vincent, Heartbeats, Little Richard, Alvin Prunesly, Lonnie Smithson and Webster Dunn Jr.

Returning to first principles this week with a selection of rarely-heard Rockabilly firecrackers. Join us as we put the fun back into 'fundamental'. And the mental too!

Common-sense rock'n'roll with Rusty Wellington, Bill Moss, Rhythm Shakers, Pete Nantz, Kenny Everett, Buddy Shaw, Tony Douglas, Lawrence Walker, Standells, Bobby Lollar, Weyman Parham, Rick Rickels, Gene Walp, DC, Uncle Hix & His Happy Six, Bobby Rutledge, Rev Billy H Grady, Interludes, Carlos & Bandidos, Charles Vickers and (here's the mental) Lum Hatcher.

Plus an UNISSUED Ronnie Dawson recording!

Another year draws to a close with our traditional Cristmas fare. Here we proudly present a show featuring all religious music. With special thanks to Bruce Lagerquist for his invaluable help with this episode.

The Rockabilly DJ would like to wish all of our listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year.

This week, Bill is joined by a mysterious co-presenter - THE SHADOW!

Exotic ear candy from Danny Zella, Dave & Deke, H Bomb Ferguson, Link Wray, Eddie Zack, Carlos y Los Bandidos, Jessie Hill, Deep River Boys, Hugh Barrett, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Billy Fury, Teen Kings, Buddy, |Slim Harpo, Merle Travis, Faron Young, Lonesome Lee, Dale Wright, Marshall Scott Warner, Jimmy Witter and James Intveld

Spinning those neglected gems that have been overshadowed by their better known topsides.

Obscure obverse oratorios from Johnny Faire, Simon Crum, McKinley Mitchell, Catalinas, Mike Fern, Tommy Lamonte, Bill Browning, Kid Thomas, Keith Courvale, Carl Perkins, Huelyn Duvall, Al Downing, Bobby Milano, Marvin Rainwater, Wayne Raney,  Johnny Horton, Jimmy Grubbs, Slim Rhodes,  Commonwealth Jones. Plus a tune destined to keep  Simon Cowell's cash cow away from the christmas  number one spot.

This week Bill takes a back seat while his beautiful wife Kikka chooses all the records. And frankly, she does a better job of it!

Birthday boppers from Link Wray, Don Covay, Floyd Dakill, Smith Ranch Boys, Jett Powers, Carlot and the Banjoleers, Florian monday, Tommy Lamonte, Moonlighters, Ronnie Dawson, Mickey Lee Lane, Rockin' 8 Balls, Simon Crashley, Tracy Pendarvis, Wayne Walker, Gene Maltais, Eddie Gaines and Big Sandy.

Delving into the boxes I have packed for DJing this week. Enjoy an hour's worth of REAL dance music!

High steppin' shufflers from Bobby Milano, Pat Davis, Jack Scott, Cecil McNabb, Gene brown, Ray Smith, bob Luman, Jimmy Gartin, Buzz & The Flyers, Johnny Horton, Reggie Perkins, Midnighters, Chuck Wiley, Mickey Hawks, Dazzlers, Excels, Jades, Ronnie Branam, Marvin Rainwater, Wayne Raney, Impacts, Johnny Powers, A Bones, Careless & the Bandildos and Alvis Wayne.

Our second foray into shellac city.

More rapid spins from Long Tall Marvin, Frank (Andy) Starr, Hal Peters, Delmore Brothers, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Carter Family, Foy Willing, Bob Sandy, Sugar Chile Robinson, Arthur ' Guitar Boogie' Smith, Lefty Frizzell, Hank Williams, Elvis, The Platters and Rusty Howard.

Back to basics with this week's spin up of solid blasters. Ain't no austerity measures here!

Recession-proof rockers from Bill Carlisle, Joe Clay, Mac Curtis, Crawdads, Ronnie Dawson, Delmore Brothers, Don Deal, Esquerita, Bo Diddley, Billy Fury, Gene O'Quin, Tibby Edwards, Al Ferrier, Harmonica Frank, Hawkins Dale & Ronnie, Rusty & Doug Kershaw, Sugar Chile Robinson, Johnny Cash, Blind Joe Taggart, Lattie Moore, Mack Self and Donald Simpson.