Tag Archives: rockabilly

CHRIS MARKSBERRY – The Perry Vale Sessions

May 18, 2026

Talking Elephant 2026 Rockabilly-peddling Englishman takes the listener to the cleaners to purify their psyche. At first glance, there’s nothing natural in this South-East Londoner’s affinity for grassroot rock ‘n’ roll, but dig deeper and it will turn out Chris … Continue reading →

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THE HILLBILLY MOON EXPLOSION – Back In Time

March 6, 2024

Cleopatra 2024 Swiss rock-a-doodle combo celebrate their quarter-century run with a dozen delicious slices of swagger. Zurich might not be famous for its rock ‘n’ roll scene but there is one, blooming against all odds with no sign of neutrality … Continue reading →

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ROBERT GORDON with CHRIS SPEDDING – Hellafied

January 10, 2023

Cleopatra 2022 The last hurray from an embodiment of contemporary rockabilly and his timeless partner-in-crime. It’s not too often that a British guitarist becomes a perfect foil for American artists yet it does happen. Such a permanent presence has been … Continue reading →

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THE ROCKATS – Start Over Again

November 19, 2022

Cleopatra 2022 Back in action, half-forgotten combo find precious rock to swing around the clock. For all its seeming simplicity, playing rockabilly requires serious guts – and guys who know how to have serious fun, too – as what’s done … Continue reading →

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LINDA GAIL LEWIS – Early Sides 1963-1973

August 4, 2022

Goldenlane 2022 The Killer’s little sister picks up the pieces of her patinated past to let them shine anew and properly establish her on musician’s musicians’ pedestal. Those who happened to have watched Jerry Lee Lewis’ birthday bash, celebrating his … Continue reading →

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