Tag Archives: Rockabilly

SONG OF THE DAY Guadalupe Plata – La Cig​ü​e​ñ​a

Dusty, sun-scorched, desert blues with a twist of tradition, this is the fiery sounds of Guadalupe Plata. After seeing them play live a while back, I now know first hand that they are every bit as charismatic in the flesh … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY The Space Walkers – Swamp Gas

Who were The Space Walkers? A cosmic crew of unknown’s that could’ve come from another galaxy for all I know, such is their mystery! I can’t really tell you too much about this band, other than they consisted of (at … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Guadalupe Plata – En Mi Tumba

An exciting new release came up on a feed for me today and before I’d even listened to it, I was pretty sure I was going to like it…and I do, I REALLY do!! Translating as In My Grave, En … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Benny Joy – I’m Doubtful Of Your Love

Born Benjamin Edison in the mid-1930’s, this relatively low-key artist became better known as Benny Joy. Rather unconventional compared to the peers of his time, Joy emerged in the late-1950’s and hit the music world with his charged rockabilly sounds. … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Slim Rhodes – Take and Give

I just can’t get this bendy guitar lick out of my head today and love the way it defines and shapes this song. The rhythm contentedly ambles along, swaying as if in cosmic motion with the wavy melody and as … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY The Fendermen – Mule Skinner Blues

It may not come as much of a surprise to discover that The Fendermen were named as such because both of the band members used Fender guitars – a Telecaster and a Stratocaster in fact! Jim Sundquist and Phil Humphrey … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Johnny Burnette and The Rock ‘N Roll Trio – Honey Hush

“Lonnie Donegan inspired everyone [to play guitar] because he made it look as though it was possible to do. But who really moved it out of just playing acoustic to electric was all those people that were playing in the 1950s. Initially, it … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Lonesome Lee – Lonely Travelin’

Jimmie Lee Robinson spent much of his life dedicated to music, the blues to be precise! Better known as Lonesome Lee, this pioneering musician spent over 60 years (off and on) mastering and playing the bass/rhythm/acoustic guitar, as well as … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY The J Ann C Trio – Voodoo Doll

Now referred to a rather obscure, cult 60’s lounge outfit, the J Ann C Trio gained themselves a rather select following after the release of their one and only LP in 1966.  At Tan-Tar-A was released on Missouri’s Burdland Record … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY The Starks – Hop Skippin Lulu

I couldn’t help myself!! After featuring the b-side to this 45 yesterday, I have since fell head over heels for the flip side too!! Who oh why did this band just make one single!!?? The Starks one and only record … Continue reading

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