Review Centre: Rockabilly Bands

"Wonderful band, very good. Had the guests dancing from the first song and then kept them on the dancefloor all night. Very willing to interact with the crowd and have fun whilst staying professional in their attitude. Would recommend to anyone who wants a fun nights entertainment."

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"Booking Rob for a gig was easy! Rob responded right away and stayed in touch the whole way through. Rob played an awesome set that had the crowd singing along and dancing! Thank you Rob for making our staff retreat a memorable one!"

Reply by Rob McQuaid Entertainment
Thank you so much for the glowing review—I'm thrilled I could bring some musical magic to your business retreat in beautiful Osoyoos! Your group's energy made it unforgettable. Can't wait for the next one. 🎶

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"These guys have played at our venue a couple of times and ech tome the crowd loved them. Fun band who play standard rock n roll songs alongside more modern songs that they do in their own style. Brilliant "

Reply by The Ramrods
Thanks guys, we love playing at your venue. The crowds are always up for a good time which makes our job easier,lol. . Sound engineers are really good, helpful and professional.

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"Saw them at open air festival in Tunbridge Wells. Lots of people dancing - very energetic and somewhat unpredictable in terms of unusual covers done in a rock and roll style"

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"You guys rocked at my brothers wedding! Really enjoyed your band and singer it made the day very special, thanks so much to you all for the music enjoyed by all , sounded so authentic "

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"Rob never fails to fill the room in Osoyoos. He is a crowd favorite who is often asked to reappear at the local venues and never seems to tire. I have booked him many times and he never fails to please."

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"You guys were awesome!! We will definitely call you again!"

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"Bra gung och härligt sväng. En blandning av blues och bluesrock. Grabbarna levererar."

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"We found Simone an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. The band accommodated our requests beautifully, performing them to perfection. Professional, friendly, and truly talented musicians with stunning vocals, they created the perfect ambiance for our afternoon and kept everyone dancing well into the night. They made our day incredibly special, and we cannot recommend them highly enough—we’ll be forever grateful."

Reply by The Swing Lane
Thank you dear Nat & Andy, It has been a real pleasure for us too 🙂 Your wedding was awesome and we feel that we had a real party going on 🙃 Hope to see you and make you dance again soon 🙏 The Swing Lane

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"There’s more to Johnny Ticktin than meets the eye. Well-versed in the blues, having once served as lead guitar player for the legendary Louisiana Red, the open-minded Ticktin is a sponge, soaking up the subtle six-string nuances and intricacies of a multitude of genres—from surf to classic R&B, swing and even Mambo—on his eighth album with The Headhunters, That’s All I Need. It would feel right at home in any rough-and-tumble roadhouse. The title is borrowed from a song, covered here in all its dark, swampy glory, off Magic Sam’s 1967 iconic electric blues marvel West Side Soul. Watery, backwoods ripples of Sam’s tremolo guitar style and seductive rhythms meander through Creedence Clearwater Revival’s mysterious kudzu on Johnny & The Headhunters’ version, as Ticktin and company paddle up a lazy river of Bayou groove. Just as fluent in nasty rockabilly, they thrive in the sweltering heat of the 1957 obscurity “Chicken House,” giving it a warm buzz and making it rumble and swagger, while the lascivious, infectious funk of “Body and Fender” – a Doc Pomus/Duke Robillard joint originally built for soul crooner Johnny Adams – shakes all over and ogles the female form. A rousing, boogie-woogie version of Lowell Fulsom’s Chess Records’ hit “Rock ‘Em Dead” is wonderfully shambolic, and Ticktin rides the lightning of the Link Wray instrumental “Ace of Spaces” like a champ, gleefully wheeling through edgy garage-rock riffs with appropriate vim and vigor. What feel he and his band have for this material. There is not the slightest bit of indifference to it anywhere on this record. Not that they need it, but help arrives in the form of keyboardist Tam Sullivan, who wraps smoky, sensual organ and wraiths of piano around a soulful remake of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Lead Me On,” and singer Liz Springer, who joins her brazen vocals to Ticktin’s in the cheeky, but charming, duet “Watch and Chain.” And, with the solid machinery of a good backing band at work behind him, Ticktin can just let loose – witness the slide-guitar fury of their cover of Elmore James’ “Shake Your Money Maker.” For aficionados of tasteful guitar work and music that time shouldn’t have forgotten, this is what you need. —Peter Lindblad SPREAD THE NEWS! FacebookTwitter RELATED STORIES September 3rd, 2023 Rhythm & Roots Festival August 28th, 2023 Rhythm & Roots: Family Fave July 28th, 2023 When Rock & Roll is a Verb"

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"How lucky I am to have this band play at my retirement party. The sound of their music set the tone for the evening. Brought back a lot of old dance moves I had forgotten!"

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"The guys are dynamic and unique. They have their own style, with impressive singing and guitar playing. Thanks, guys for the great night"

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"Whenever I visit a venue To watch miss Pearl entertaining the crowd it’s always a fabulous night and a great atmosphere . , she has a Stunning voice and a brilliant mix of songs ."

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"Roger Always brings a crowd when he comes, he's a regular with us, entertaining the classic crowd, his songs of the Golden 50’s and 60’s bring regular customers"

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"Call me Winston – the Tarantino tribute : Un nouvel orchestre sur la Côte d’Azur Alors que les évènements culturels sur la Côte d’Azur comme partout en France rencontrent cet été 2020 de grandes difficultés à se maintenir en raison des contraintes sanitaires, un nouvel orchestre, dédié aux musiques des films de Quentin Tarantino vient de voir le jour : Call me Winston – the Tarantino tribute. Cet orchestre composé de 10 membres, instrumentistes et chanteurs, proposent un répertoire basé sur les chansons et instrumentaux utilisés par Quentin Tarantino dans ses films. On a parfois reproché à Tarantino de ne pas commander de musique originale. Dans ses six premiers films il a préféré utiliser des pépites rock, country, rockabilly, surf music, funk, (« Reservoir Dogs », « Pulp Fiction », « Jackie Brown », « Death Proof ») mais aussi quelques extraits et effets sonores tirés de westerns, de films de série Z ou séries des années 50/60, de films de kung-fu (« Kill Bill »). A partir de 2009 et son film « Inglorious Basterds », il commence à utiliser des musiques écrites pour d’autres films, notamment de Morricone et Luis Bacalov. Il puise ainsi dans le répertoire des westerns-spaghetti. Dès lors, ses prochains films vont contenir à la fois des musiques et des chansons originales, mais aussi toujours des titres plus « vintage », choisis dans sa propre discothèque de vinyles. En dehors de ses propres réalisations, Tarantino a scénarisé et parfois aussi joué dans plusieurs autres films. Parmi eux, l’excellent « Une Nuit en Enfer » (From Dusk till Dawn) de Robert Rodriguez, dont la bande son est particulièrement rock. Tous les bikers de chaque Bandidos MC aimeraient avoir un Titti Twister pour y débuter leur soirée. C’est justement grâce à un orchestre tel que Call me Winston qu’on peut imaginer des événements, soirée thématique autour du cinéma et de l’univers décalé qu’on rencontre dans les films de Tarantino. La composition de Call me Winston – the Tarantino tribute, avec section rythmique complète et section cuivres lui permet de couvrir une grande partie du répertoire utilisé dans les films de Tarantino. Un couple de chanteur/chanteuse permet encore d’élargir les possibilités. Outre le fait qu’ils sont tous d’excellents musiciens, les membres de Call me Winston développent un coté visuel « 100% Tarantinesque », avec un look inspiré des bandits de « Reservoir Dogs » ou des tueurs de « Pulp Fiction ». Construit comme un parcours musical à travers les films et la diversité de ses styles, le spectacle présenté par Call me Winston plaira à un large public. En outre, avec quelques clins d’œil çà et là, les fans de Tarantino se régaleront. "

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