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This Roc'n Rollin' Roc'abilly Home Page was last Updated on 20080526
This new real rock rockabilly site became active on May 20, 2004, two years after the Golden Key closed down. But at last, Here it is - Roc's New Real Rockin' Rockabilly Rocsite. I'm hoping you'll stop by often to see whats going on in the world of Rockabilly...
The Real Rock 'n' Roll !
GREAT NEWS THE VIDEO LINK PAGE IS UP & WORKING !
For those first time visitors, I should introduce myself, I am the original Roc in Roc' n Roll and promoting original goodtime music, primarily originators and not just duplicators! And if I were to summarize my reason for building this Rocsite, It would be so everyone has a source to find out what's happening the world of Rock-A-Billy and Real Rock 'n Roll !!!
Well, Cats and Chicks it been a long while coming...
So please, enjoy Roc's Roc'n Rollin' Rockabilly Rocsite while you keep in mind what "The Geator" with Heater always says, "Keep on Rockin', 'cause You Only Rock Once."
We hope you did not miss the Main Event on Funday May 9th 2008...
At first I was disappointed when this site went up that so few were checking out the most popular feature of our old website, the calendar. I am now glad to say the Boppers are getting with it. So keep it up and before you leave be sure to click on Roc's Real Roc'n Calendar to see what's happening. THE GOOD NEWS IS THE GUEST PAGE IS UP & WORKING AGAIN...
This is a great place for Rockabillies to gather and share information about Real Roc'n'Roll and other Rockabilly information... say like other Roc'n hepsites! As a visitor to this site You can leave Your comments and other information,
It seemed another favorite page was my rockabilly links. This new website does have more features and links. I now consider it to be as good as the old site. Check back form time to time to see what's been added. Also some links can be made on Roc's Real Roc'n' Hep Sites page.
Just pasing the news along.
As you look through this site you will find sentences that don't seem to fit in as far rockabilly goes. Sorry, but that is because I am still useing a template in places and writing over it. So until I get every thing is cleaned up you can expect some blah, blah, blah, still going on in places.
a real rock / cool country promotion presented
One of The BEST Shows
You'll See All Year !
THE Queen of Rockabilly...
Wanda Jackson-
with
Her Favorite Band
The Lustre Kings-
+ + + PLUS + + + Extra Added Attraction + + +
RocKat Barry Ryan's Rockabilly Express-
It ALL Happened At The Historic
Flag Staff Ballroom,
top of Flagstaff Road,
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania at 7pm - 570-325-4554
The Flag Staff Ballroom Stage was once the home for Dorsey Brothers when they were the house band. Orchestras like Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and singers Frank Sinatra and the like sang and played their hearts out there and now the tradition continued.
After The Wanda Jackson Rockabilly Concert some said it was the best concert they had ever been at, which makes a real rock / cool country promotion feel good. And here comes the but, unfortunately not enough fans came out to encourage the Flag Staff Ballroom to do another Rockabilly Concert in the future. I am being told part of the reason for the lower turn out was due to fact that fans called with no answer and only received a message, with no live person to talk to and after a few trys gave up on coming out. It is a real shame because the Flag Staff Ballroom is such a beautiful venue with a great view and the sound is so good inside, plus plenty of room to Bop.
a real rock / cool country promotion really wants to thank the loyal supporters who made the Wanda Jackson show happen. For without YOUR continued and loyal support a real rock promotion can not bring in such great talents into the Eastern Pennsylvania area. Remember it does NOT happen unless you’re face is in the place.
However, none the less a real rock / cool country promotion wants to thank in particular the following for their help in getting the word out about the May 9th Wanda Jackson Rockabilly Concert...
A big Thank You to all the area radio personalities Mister Neil Hever of WDIY and Burr Bread, Fred Boeing and everybody else at WXLV 90.3 FM and WDIY 88.1 FM. From WLVR 91.7 FM Mike McMillian and Mary of the Compact Disc Center and other record stores including Borders and Play it Again. Especially Idle Rich Gensiak, for his air time help at WMUH 91.7 FM and his help in getting the promo pack to Geoff Gehman to write the article in the May 8, 2008 edition of the Allentown Morning Call’s - Go Guide section of GO Picks page 33. And yes I momentarily forgot "Cousin Sheila's Record Hop" also heard on WMUH 91.7 FM. Also I temporarily forgot our good demented friends; Hot Rod Scott Binder and Professor Ouch on the "Roots-Rockabilly Roadhouse Show" at WVLT 92.1 FM in Vineland, New Jersey.
Other publications we like to thank are Ronnie Gower of the Lehighton News Times, Tim Greco of the Hazelton Standard Speaker newspaper, Ruth Isenberg of
Journal Newspapers Of Pennsylvania in White Haven.
This thank you list must include Tim Markey and Lisa at our host venue the Flag Staff Ballroom.
And of course thank yous go to the bands Barry Ryan's Rockabilly Express- and The Lustre Kings- and the star of the event Wanda Jackson and Wendell Goodman for the booking arrangement.
Country Music Legend Wanda Jackson is one of the few female originators of Rockabilly and Rock and Roll, from having actually dated
Elvis Presley
to her latest documentary, "The Sweet Lady with a Nasty Voice".
Wanda Jackson was discovered by Hank Thomson in her home town of Oklahoma City.
Wanda recorded pure county music for her first label, Decca Records in 1954. While dating,
Elvis Presley
convinces
Wanda
to start recording and performing Rockabilly Music, that is country with a solid upbeat swing that is better know today as pure unadulterated Rock and Roll !
She sighed with Capitol Records and quickly formed the now famous Party Timers to back her up. The Party Timers included new up starts members Buck Owens and Roy Clark (later to become famous from the Hee-Haw TV shows in the 60s-80s). Jerry Reed also became a Party Timer after Buck Owens started making it on his own.
Elvis
and
Wanda
both recorded "Let's Have A Party" as did the Collins Kids, but it was Wanda's version that is heard in the sound track of the " Dead Poets Society" Movie with Robin Williams.
In 1960
Wanda
hit the #1 top spot on both Billboard’s Popular Hot 100 and Country Charts with a song she wrote entitled "Right Or Wrong".
Wanda
has recorded over 40 albums. In 2000 Wanda Jackson became the first year Female Artist Inductee into The International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame in where else but Jackson, Tennessee. Also
Wanda
is a Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Nominee.
Last Year County Music Television Channel (CMT) listed Wanda Jackson in their Top 40 All Time Female County Artists.
Wanda
is promoting her newest film documentary, "The Sweet Lady with a Nasty Voice" as produced by the Smithsonian Television Channel. And Now you have a chance to see in person this Legendary Lady Live in Eastern Pennsylvania at the Flag Staff Ballroom, in Jim Thorpe on May 9, 2008. Click Wanda Jackson- to learn more about her.
Also on the bill is
Wanda's
current back up band is The Lustre Kings- from up state New York. The Lustre Kings bowled ‘em over the past 3 years in a row at THE Music~Fest in Bethlehem. Now They are Back in Pennsylvania with
Elvis Presley’s
1950's Sweetie And Lead Guitarist of the World Famous RocKats- Barry Ryan and his new band Barry Ryan's Rockabilly Express. The RocKats having Appeared on American Bandstand in the late 70s inspired Brian Setzer to form a group you may remember, the 'Stray Cats'.
Come early and take in a beautiful view on top of the world and dine at Gallo's Restaurant serving lunch & dinner Thursday thru Saturday - Noon till 9:00pm is right next to the Flag Staff Ballroom, just before seeing what will be a show to remember !
Phone 570-325-4554 to make reservations for this legendary show. Seating will be on a first paid basis and will be only
$20
per person if made May 8, 2008 or before and Credit cards will be charged day of reservation. Tickets will be
$25
cash the day of the show taken at 570-325-4554. Should you get an answering machine please leave your phone number and Flag Staff will get back to you ASAP.
12 noon - 9pm - Gallo's Restaurant serving lunch & dinner till 9:00pm
7pm -
Flag Staff Ballroom Doors open.
8pm -
RocKat Barry Ryan's Rockabilly Express- will perform brand new rockabilly songs from his "And God Said Let There Be Rockabilly" CD.
9pm -
The Lustre Kings- will perform original rockabilly from their many CDs.
10pm - Wanda Jackson- backed by Her Favorite Band, The Lustre Kings- And Doing what she does Best !
So come out early for a Night to Remember in the Pocono's.
For Driving Directions click Flag Staff
From Allentown on Rte 145. (about 30 minutes from the Lehigh Valley Mall). Take Rte 145 North about 15 minutes to Rte 248. Turn left on Rte 248 and proceed northwest for 6 miles till it ends at Rte. 209. At the red light turn Left on to the Leighton Bridge, at the far end of the bridge turn Right on to Rte 209 South, proceed 2.1 miles on Rte 209 and then turn left on to Beaver Road ( there is a FLAGSTAFF sign on the left), go up Beaver Road for .5 miles and then bear Right on Flagstaff Road, Proceed up Flagstaff Road for one mile to top of Mountain. Flagstaff is on the Right.
From Allentown on the PA Turnpike (about 25 minutes) & From Wilkes-Barre on the PA Turnpike (about 45 minutes)Take the PA Turnpike (Rte 476) North towards the for 19 miles to the Mahoning Valley Exit # 74 after going through the Toll Booth follow Rte. 209 south, Proceed towards Lehighton on Rte 209 south (about 2 miles), at the 2nd Red Light (end of bridge) turn Right on Rte 209 south Follow Rte 145 directions.
From Bath & Easton on Rte 248 (about 30 minutes) Take Rte 248 West past Bath, Cherryville and Palmerton to Lehighton where Rte 248 ends at Rte. 209. At the light turn Left on to the Lehighton Bridge, at the far end of the bridge turn Right on to Rte 209 south. Follow Rte 145 directions.
From Hazleton on Rte 93 (about 20 minutes)Take Rte 93 South towards Jim Thorpe. At the bottom of the Broad Mountain Turn Left on to Route 209 north (towards Jim Thorpe); at the second red light turn left following Route 209 north, about 1 mile on Route 209 past the Switch Back Family Restaurant take 1st. right , Beaver Road. Proceed straight for ½ mile to Y at Flagstaff Road bear right. Proceed up Flagstaff Road for one mile to top of Mountain. Flagstaff is on the Right.
From Pottsville on Route 209 (about 30 minutes)Take Route 209 north to the town of Jim Thorpe (follow from route 93 directions)
CDs, LPs, 45s, Bowling & T Shirts will be available from all the recording artists at the show.
- a real rock / cool country promotion
Primarily Originators, and NOT Just Duplicators,
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