Chicago's Source for  what's going on in the world of Rockabilly. New Bar List  Check out because it is always being updated when people send in their stuff *************************   The Crown Vics, 1950's Rock & Roll Band seeks experienced vocalist/frontman.   We perform 1950's Birth of Rock & Roll exclusively, the band is loosely based off of Bill Haley & the Comets. We do not perform any Elvis, Beatles, etc. We are looking for someone who has the look, and personna of the 1950's. You must be able to sing ballads, up tempo and original tunes. You need transportation, motivation, and enjoy this type of music. You also need stage presence and experience. We need someone who can learn on their own, we have limited rehearsals. The band performs 2-3 times a month and pay varies per show.  www.thecrownvics.com or www.myspace.com/thecrownvics thecrownvics@yahoo.com ************************* Launching this Thursday at Birmingham's Bottletree is a first novel from one of our longtime contributors (and a special person in my heart, ahem), Susannah Felts. Details below, likewise for a March 8 reading at Chicago's beloved Quimby's Books host by our audio editor C.T. Ballentine, with Jill Summers, Chris Bower and Ling Ma. Join us. No. 27 is out and should be on the streets in Chi, hitting the streets elsewhere within the next weeks... (Subscribe for life for a donation of $30 or more here: www.the2ndhand.com/ordering.html.)   THURSDAY IN BIRMINGHAM: a release party for   This Will Go Down on Your Permanent Record a novel by Susannah Felts, Featherproof Books 2008 Thursday, 28 Feb, 7 PM Bottletree 3719 3rd Ave S Birmingham readings by Felts, Birmingham resident, Nashville native and Chicago dreamer, Bham poet Chris Lawson, and a trio of THE2NDHAND editor Todd Dills, contributor Nadria Tucker (winner of our 2007 Art Walk competition) and poet Emily Self as Pitchfork Battalion. This is also a celebration of THE2NDHAND's 27th broadsheet, featuring "A Little Money Down" by Washington-based Doug Milam.   Music by Jody Nelson of Birmingham's Through the Sparks   --- MARCH 8 IN CHICAGO: THE2NDHAND No. 27 released Saturday, 8 March, 7 PM Quimby's 1854 North Ave. Chicago with readings by Jill Summers, Lauren Pretnar, Ling Maand Chris Bower. Hosted by the inimitable C.T. Ballentine   --- New this week at THE2NDHAND.com find an absolutely fabulous story by lit-mag stalwart C.L. Bledsoe, "Bath Junkie." Oh, the trials and tribulations of decision-making. . . Sometimes, the kids bring out the best in the humans, even if it seems like the worst at first. . .   "'You gonna give me that beer?' the boy said, before Bill could even think. / 'Sure,' he said. / 'Really?' The boy said, letting go of the girl. / 'Sure,' Bill said. 'Here.' He sloshed what was left of the beer at the boy's head...." www.the2ndhand.com.     -TD *************************** Beginning Balboa Workshops Brush up on your basics, or discover this fabulous dance from San Diego's Balboa Peninsula c.1930 small quick footwork, easy to integrate into your current repertoire..what's not to love! Balboa 1  March 1 2-5pm Balboa 1+ March 8 2-5pm $30 each They are progressive, and equal 1 six week session! we will accept walk-ins based upon Lead/Follow Balance!   AUDITION NOTICE!!! here's where it's good to be a social dancer! not that it doesn't rock all the other times..... Searching for Dancers!!! "Public Enemies" directed by Michael Mann starring JOHNNY DEPP!!!!!!!! serching fo dancers for paid, non-speaking rolls auditions: Thursday March 6 Fizz Bar and Grill 3220 N. Lincoln Ave 7pm-10pm Please bring a recent color photograph and a pen men no taller than 6'1" women no taller than 5'8", no larger than a size 12 you must be willing to cut your hair if necessary come and join in- they're looking for allot of folks, so don't hesitate to come on by! shoot dates are 5/13 and 5/14 plus a rehearsal day   The Galaxie here are some more details for those interested: These are night shoots- they start in the evening and will go until the wee hours of the morning 5/13 and 5/14 (subject to change) for the audition, feel free to look the part of a social dancer from the 1930's attending an upscale dance club arrive at the casting call ready to dance. If cast you must be willing to let them cut your hair as they need to. Their hair department will take care of cuts come on out and make a fun evening of it! Nicolle info@galaxiechicago.com *************************** RedGorilla Music Fest Invades Austin With Independent Music Showcases (Austin, TX) March 4, 2008 --RedGorilla Music Fest, Austin, TX, March 11-16, 2008, is recognized as being one of the strongest independent music events held during this exciting week when Austin becomes a sought-after annual destination for music and entertainment festivals. Thousands of fans and entertainment professionals descend upon Austin to network and attend new music showcases on the Texas capital's famous 6th Street. RedGorilla Music Fest (RedGorilla) will feature live performances of artists from around the world during this key season. RedGorilla continues its "Open to the Public, No Badge Required" policy this year as a free and accessible event. Approximately 300 artists will perform on eight stages from Tuesday, March 11 - Sunday, March 16. Some of the highlights will include performances by up-and-coming artists such as AutoVaughn, Hero Pattern, Porcelain (Australia), The Cringe, Jonathan Clay, Uncrowned, Crazy Anglos, American Bang, Cage The Elephant, Congress Of A Crow, De Novo Dahl, A Verse Unsung, Dremnt The End, Sleeperstar, The Last Vegas, White Light Riot, BIGBANG (UK), The Photo Atlas, Mingo Fishtrap, and many more. Over the years, some of the hottest up-and-coming acts have been showcased at RedGorilla. As a result, RedGorilla Music Fest has received international media attention and has gained a reputation for being Austin's destination showcase for new independent music. The festival known as RedGorilla was initiated five years ago as the DreamScapers Artist Showcase. RedGorilla is pleased to include the following sponsors whose support continues to help independent artists develop their careers: DreamScapers International, LLC.; International Songwriting Competition; DiscRevolt; Po'Boy; Fender; Nimbit; Tinderbox; Broadjam; Stuph Merch; Electro-Voice; Jakprints; TroyEdlin.com Promotional Design; The Chuggin' Monkey; The Marq; Dizzy Rooster; Touché; Darwin's Pub; and Nuno's. RedGorilla Music Fest is not affiliated in any way with SXSW or South By Southwest, Inc. For more information, go to http://www.redgorillamusic.com or call the RedGorilla office at 615-251-4920. RedGorilla Music Fest 1307 Eastland Avenue Nashville, TN 37206 www.redgorillamusic.com CONTACT: Chris York chris@seethemusic.net ******************** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2008 STRAY CATS’ ‘80s REUNION RECORDINGS TO BE REISSUED ON HEP CAT RECORDS ON APRIL 22 Bassist Lee Rocker wrote the notes on the two albums: Rock Therapy, recorded at historic Capitol Studios, and the Dave Edmunds–produced Blast Off HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The Stray Cats put rockabilly back onto the charts after a two-decade absence with their sly “Stray Cat Strut” and series of early ‘80s recordings. The Long Island-weaned combo of Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom were influenced by the likes of Gene Vincent, Gene Cochran and Elvis Presley, and had not just the sound but the look down pat. Slim Jim married Britt Eckland and Setzer performed with superstars like Robert Plant and Stevie Nicks. But then the strut halted as the Cats went their separate ways.   The band’s two comeback albums — Rock Therapy and Blast Off, recorded for EMI in 1986 and 1989 respectively — will be reissued by Hep Cat Records, sibling of Collectors’ Choice Music on April 22, 2008. (Hep Cat recently reissued James Hunter’s acclaimed original pre-Rounder recordings.) Liner notes on the reissues were penned by standup bass slapper Lee Rocker, now a solo artist on Alligator Records.   Rock Therapy was the Stray Cats’ fifth album, recorded in the summer of 1986 at Capitol Records’ historic Hollywood & Vine studios, home to recordings by everyone from Gene Vincent to Frank Sinatra. Rocker says in the notes, “Rock Therapy is an intense record with some of the best playing in the band’s history. I consider it the lost Stray Cats record.” The album was recorded mainly live in the studio, with “Reckless” foretelling the future solo career of Brian Setzer.   For the 1989 release Blast Off, the Stray Cats were reunited with their original producer, the legendary Dave Edmunds. As Rocker tells it in the liners: “Brian, Jim and I decided that the time had really come to work and throw everything we had at this record . . . What we hit on redefined the rockabilly music of the time: The slamming bass, caveman drum beats and stinging guitar were as raw and dangerous as anything we had ever done. On Blast off, psychobilly was reborn.” The album contains “Gene and Eddie,” a tribute to Vincent and Cochran, plus “Gina,” which Rocker describes as “Buddy Holly on steroids.”   “When I put this record on,” Rocker continues, “I can still feel the sweat that we all poured into this recording. We wanted this record to count, to mean something.”   21 and 18 years on, these two recordings show that the band’s energy and ability went on far beyond “Stray Cat Strut.”   # # # For information on Hep Cat and Collectors’ Choice Music, please contact conqueroo: Cary Baker • (323) 656-1600 • cary@conqueroo.com   -- Cary Baker conqueroo 11271 Ventura Blvd. #522 Studio City, CA 91604 Tel:  (323) 656-1600 cary@conqueroo.com http://www.conqueroo.com conqueroo ARTISTS at SXSW: Eleni Mandell James McMurtry Shawn Mullins Steve Poltz Chris Stamey Guitartown/conqueroo party Wed., March 12 | 12 noon – 9 p.m. Mother Egan’s | 715 W. 6th St. | Austin Also ask me about: Arlen Roth with Levon Helm Collectors’ Choice Music Creedence Clearwater Revival reissues Marshall Crenshaw Honeydripper (film by John Sayles) Scott Kempner Willie Nile Over The Rhine Stan Ridgway Michelle Shocked Stax Records Chris Stills     ****************************** Saturday, March 1st 2008 THE SMOKING POPES The Smoking Popes, The Wanderers, The Scissors & The Symptoms Come see The Smoking Popes play in Northwest Indiana, only 30 miles east of Chicago. Franco's 2712 Condit St. Highland, Indiana 46322 Click Here for Directions Doors: 8:00p Ages: 21 and over Tickets: $10 adv $12 dos noshameproductions.indietickets.com Make sure to advance your tickets!! ******************************** Eddie Clendenning - February Mini-Tour: February 22, 2008 - at the Berkley Front in Berkley, MI - w/the Rockabilly Strangers, DJ Savage Matt + More - Doors @ 9pm - $7 February 23, 2008 - at Ventrellas in Chicago, IL - w/Savage Record Hop and special Musical Guests - B.Y.O. B.!!! - Show @ pm - $8 Eddie Clendening is raising the bar for authentic Rockabilly music. At a mere 23 years of age, Eddie brings with him almost a decade of experience on the stage with early rock-n-roll greats like Scotty Moore, James Burton, Pat Cupp, Hayden Thompson, Billy Lee Riley and Jimmy Lee Fautheree. Contemporary period musicians are also taking notice of this explosive and handsome young front man. Eddie has toured with Deke Dickerson and was recently invited to sing at the Viva Las Vegas and Hemsby festivals with Go Cat Go, one the largest selling roots rock-n-roll groups in the 90s who tragically lost their singer in 1993. www.myspace.com/eddieclendening   **************************** Hey all, Our brand NEW CD "Roadhouse Riot...and other songs with words" cd is getting some good reviews including this one from Popmatters which said we were "Chicago's best kept secret" and has been listed by Third Coast Music Network down in Texas as one of the best new country music releases of January 2008. The disc is available from several online outlets. We are selling it from our website and our myspace page through Pay Pal. It is also now available at CDBaby . Click here to hear sound samples on our music page... HEY and don't forget we STILL have a debut album Honkytonk Fools for sale too, or...Click on the "Roadhouse Riot" CD cover to go hear some brand new original Gin Palace Jesters' song samples hot off the presses. There are a few songs out there in their entirety for you to just HAVE. We'll be hawkin' the new disc from our traveling General Store at our gigs.... Speaking of gigs:   Thursday Feb 14-The Gin Palace Jesters are back doing our bimonthly residency gig at the Horseshoe Barbeque -4115 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL. TONIGHT! We gig starting right at 9pm & play until midnight or a bit later if folks are having fun provided we are too. This gig is FREE! Saturday Feb 16-The Gin Palace Jesters are back at the Sandbar in Brookfield, IL. Hope some of you make it out. For anyone who received an email from us LAST week it was some sort of ERROR and NOT by us. It was a strange computer thingy and we apologize if it confused anyone. We certainly were confused, that is for sure. OK, for those in the snow, KEEP WARM! Hope to see ya around! The GIN PALACE JESTERS http://www.ginpalacejesters.com/ http://myspace.com/ginpalacejesters ******************* NEWS FLASH: Long Gone Lonesome Boys' CD "Lonesome Time" voted among Top 10 Local Releases for 2007 according to Illinois Entertainer magazine. I've inserted the full review at the bottom of this e-mail for those who have too much time on their hands.   Here's the Long Gone Lonesome Boys schedule for the next few weeks:   Saturday, February 9, 10 pm - late. Charleston Tavern, corner of Charleston and Hoyne in Chicago. We're there the 2nd Saturday of every month. It's a wonderful place to hear music up close and personal.   Friday February 15, 10:30 pm. The Horseshoe, 4115 N. Lincoln, Chicago. The classic honky-tonk is back. "Folk You", a singer/songwriter collective will perform from 8 - 10, then we provide stark contrast. from 10:30 til late.   Thursday February 21, 8:30 pm Fitzgeralds, 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn. We're headlining (i.e. the world must be ending soon) for the first time at what is the best place to play/see music in all Chicagoland. For the love of God, come out and see us there! The Lawrence Peters Outfit and some other special guests will be on the bill too.   Wednesday, March 19, 8:30 - 10:30, Skrine Chops 7230 Madison, Forest Park. This is a cool place for live music, and a great place to dine as well. Note the early start time.   Saturday, March 22, Bernice's Tavern, 10pm  - 1 am. 3238 S. Halsted. We're going to da sout side! This is our first time at Bernice's which is a small, intimate and great place for the kind of music we play.   You can always check our current schedule at http://www.myspace.com/longgonelonesomeboys   If you like funny songs, drinkin' songs, weepers and great harmony singing, you're sure to enjoy us live.   Both of our CDs, "LONESOME TIME" and "CRAWLING BACK TO YOU' are now available on CDBaby (just click http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lglboys) to listen and buy a copy online. The tunes are also available for download on Itunes.     Contact: john@longgonelonesomeboys.com www.longgonelonesomeboys.com www.myspace.com/longgonelonesomeboys   And if, tragically, you don't want to know what we're up to, just reply to this e-mail and we'll take you off the list.   (The Illinois Entertainer review of Lonesome Time)   What makes Lonesome Time stand out is the total self-assured musicianship of the Long Gone Lonesome Boys that permeates every aspect of the band’s recording. The songwriting competently mines the C&W canon – rhyming about booze/broads and love/life both lost and won, getting in a good aphorism while avoiding the cliché – while not being afraid to laugh at themselves, the storytellers, in the process. Add two great vocal leads, the solid chops of the core band, and smart support choices, and the result is a winning and engaging sound that’s hard to resist. (www.longgonelonesomeboys.com) – David C. Eldredge   ******************************** Thanks all! Thanks to all the folks who have expressed interest in the upcoming 40's Charleston Performance Class  Yes it's true, you need a partner to participate, and we're about to start playing matchmaker. Send us a note with your experience level (this is an advanced class, but let us know if you've done aerials before, and how long you have been dancing) and we'll lend a helping hand at finding you the perfect partner. The session is broken into 2 six week sessions, beginning Sunday January 27. 4-5:30 pm All students who participate will be offered the opportunity to perform with students form the last session, this session, and next session in one or more big exciting performances. don't miss out! Yuval Yuval Hod will be offering a special weekend of workshops including Master Classes, Beginner Intensives and mixed Level workshop sessions. Learn to slide and fly from a Lindy Hop Champion! January 26 & 27 for more info check out: Yuval workshop on myspace   ******************************* MISS MARY ANN & the RAGTIME WRANGLERS NEWSLETTER Vol. 8 / 1 Just released at Sonic Rendezvous is our 18th release, the X-mas CD-single "Boogie Woogie Santa Claus". This 3-track CD contains a rockabilly version of the title track, Miss Mary Ann's own boppin' novelty "Thank You Santa Claus" and the crazy powered-up twin-guitar instrumental "Sleigh Ride". Check it out at: http://www.theranchgirls.com/discography/wranglers.html Get it before X-mas and order now. US / EU: Euro 7,00 shipping included (NL: Euro 6,50 shipping included) Pay on-line with PayPal at: webmaster@theranchgirls.com Or get it at this shop in Rotterdam: http://www.tabootrader.com/ Amongst other shows Miss Mary Ann & the Ragtime Wranglers will play in 2008 at: Viva Las Vegas USA 10-13 April 2008 DDay Cruise Inn Amsterdam NL 14 June 2008 Rockabilly Rave Camber Sands UK 19-23 June 2008 At the Rockabilly Rave the Ragtime Wranglers will accompany the Collins Kids too. Tickets and more info can be found at: http://www.rockabillyrave.co.uk Mary Xmas to y'all !   ************************************************** We're givers over here THE GALAXIE! for a beautiful Winter evening: the CORE PROJECT Saturday December 15, 8pm at the Galaxie. for the "artsy types" sessions beginning January '08 intro to silk screening rock star? need your words to be read? want to put a creative twist on invitations? make your own custom prints in a matter of hours! Intro to Stained Glass Workshop January 19 1-5pm $85 all materials included- you just add the creativity and take home a treasure at the end of the day A free day of art and inspiration at the Galaxie Sunday February 10 10am-6pm for application and registration information, check the website Open to the public for walk throughs and viewing! plus more! For those with more rhythm than a one legged man catching a bus!* ADVANCED level social styles sessions beginning January '08 40's Charleston Performance Class this is a 2 session class (12 weeks total) learn an entire performance choreography and join others for a formal performance. Aerials, slides, rhythm and style Dance Jams- the ins and outs Never hesitate showing your stuff when the crowd starts to clear the floor. How do you get in? What do you do when you're out there? plan on doing some flying! For those saying "I do" sessions begin January '08 Wedding Party and Bride/Groom group classes Sundays 1pm This isn't your grandparents Ballroom class! learn to really move, to really great music for a lifetime of romance, and the perfect first dance. For Moms, Pops and Kids Yoga for You and Your Child Tuesday January 15, 4:30-5:30 The Galaxie $12 for Parents, $6 for Children we are hoping to open this up as a regularly scheduled class! Creativity Playhouse at the Galaxie Sundays in January 4-5:30 $12 per family of 3. Bring your children 2-6 years for an afternoon of creativity, exercise and social time for the adults Spring Break Art Camp registration now open! All this and more at the GALAXIE *no one legged people were injured during the composing of this e-mail enjoy! www.galaxiechicago.com *************************** ************************************************** The Galaxie The Galaxie- where expression matters The Galaxie was brought to life in an attempt to create an environment that provides working artists and students of the arts an opportunity to inspire and become inspired by a variety of forms of expression. Music, movement, fine art, health and well being concerns, strong bodies and creative minds all contribute to well rounded and versatile lives, especially of those pursuing a lifestyle that includes art. The Galaxie’s goal is to bring all of this to a central place, and invite all to participate. The Galaxie features classes, studio rental, and event rental in a beautifully designed environment tucked away in one of Chicago’s industrial areas. Classes in Upright Bass, Beginning Guitar, Life Drawing, Welding, Swing, Lindy Hop, Boxing, Tai Chi are featured in addition to many others, as well as rehearsal space, fine art studio rental, and event rentals from film screenings to gallery shows. Proprietor, Nicolle Wood has infused the 11,000 sq ft venue with a classic American aesthetic, and vintage charm, fine art from local and national artists covers the walls that lead up to the 25 ft arched barrel ceiling. Drop in for a class, or just to welcome the Galaxie to the neighborhood 2603 W Barry (at Rockwell) www.galaxiechicago.com myspace.com/galaxiechicago **************************** Our good friend Juan at Blue Lake Records was able to get the PDF issue of Re-Vue online last night. So - everyone read and enjoy. If you can think of any features or articles we should cover in March/April... let me know. I'm already starting to work on ideas for the next issue. To get notification as new issues are ready, add Re-Vue Chicago as a friend in MySpace. The link to Re-Vue Chicago on Myspace is: http://www.myspace.com/revuechicago Here's the link: http://rock-a-billy.ch/revue/pdf/0703.pdf Thanks! Susan ****************************** NIGHT AND DAY VINTAGE  WILL BE OPEN 'TILL 10 P.M. THE FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH FOR YOUR SHOPPING PLEASURE!   STOP IN ON YOUR WAY TO THE " BIG C "   NIGHT AND DAY VINTAGE 2228 W. BELMONT 773-327-4045 nightanddayvintage.com   Regular store hours: 2-7 pm  Closed Monday and Tuesdays ************************* Check out Nick's Updated Website http://www.nickwillett.com *********************************** Hey all! A new barbershop for you rock n roll haircuts! The Belmont Barbershop Ltd. 2328 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL  60618 773-296-0894 thebelmontbarbershopltd@yahoo.com   To make an appointment, you may call the shop at 773-296-0894.  Haircuts are 15 dollars and shaves are 30 dollars.  My hours are: Tue. 8-5 Wed. 9-7 Thu. 9-7 Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-3 closed Sun. & Mon. "The finest compliment you can give me is the referral of your family and friends." ************************** Hello people-   Tigerlilie Salon opened there doors. We are located on 4755 N. Lincoln Ave in Chicago. Right in the heart of Lincoln Square. Come on in get your haircut, color, updo...................done. Please call for an appointment. 773-506-7870   We will have a Grand opening later on. Probably in the end of October, beginning of November. I'll let you know, so you can join the party.   All the best to everybody Antje ***************************** jason Gabby PUPPY 2003 INDY 2005 INDY PICTURES 2004 Abbey Pub Show 5-12-05 Pictures ************************ Wayne Hancock's New Release Info  GREENBAY PICTURES 2002 Check out Vintage Deluxe's new site James & Kitt's Wedding The Hotties Page Be sure to email me with updates and comments at amy@rockabilly.net © 2002 ChicagoRockabilly.com.  All rights reserved. Last Modified: , 12-16-2007