ONDŘEJ HAVELKA: BEAT ME, DADDY (2008)

Hailing from the Czech Republic, Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers have been one of very few European big band formations in continual existence over more than a decade, and have been a considerable presence on the swing scene of post-Communist Central Europe.

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JIMMY VARGAS: DIORISSIMO (2008)
Crooner and author Jimmy Vargas' work is often referred to as having its own classicification−cocktail noir. Though his films and music, Vargas will take you into an exciting world involving mystery, danger, and lust.

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IMELDA MAY — PSYCHO (2010)

Dublin's new Queen of Rockabilly Imelda May debuts her latest music video, "Psycho" this week. Be sure to catch Imelda May on tour this summer throughout Europe and as she returns to the USA supporting Jeff Beck, where I'm sure that you will see both on stage recreating their Grammy tribute to Les Paul.

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DONNA THEODORE - FEMININITY (1958)

This late 50's classic Scopitone music video features actress/singer Donna Theodore in a bikini clad song about perils of womanhood.
What would MAD MEN's Don Draper have thought about "Femininity"? We may never know. Today, Theodore lives in Palm Springs, CA and is a "motivational performer which is affiliated with the New Thought movement. Note: This video has a false start.

IMELDA MAY — MAYHEM (2010)

Imelda May, who's band features the indomitable Darrel Higham on guitar, releases her new album Mayhem on 4th October via Decca Records. This album is made up of a fusion of surf guitars, blues and rockabilly, but with an edge that comes from some even more eclectic influences. Check her out at http://www.ImeldaMay.co.uk

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GENE VINCENT: BABY BLUE (1958)

This week we are commemorating the life and career of Vincent Eugene Craddock, who died of a ruptured stomach ulcer on Oct. 12, 1971. This clip is from the 1958 film Hot Rod Gang. Learn about Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps  at http://www.rockabillyhall.com/GeneVincent.html

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KIM LENZ & HER JAGUARS: ZOMBIE FOR YOUR LOVE (2009)

Flame-haired keeper of the rockabilly flame Kim Lenz comes into her own on her long-awaited third album, It's All True. The sound is as vintage and pure as it's always been. Learn more about Kim at www.kimlenz.com

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MIGHTY BLUE KINGS:
DON'T LET GO (1998)

Founded in 1994, MBK proved to be one of the most popular bands associated with the swing revival. Playing to nearly sell out crowds, fans could not not get enough of their jump-blues Chicago sound. Then after releasing five CDs, including a live recording on Sony Records, the band broke up by 2000. Now a decade later Ross Bon and MBK are back and touring again (http://www.rossbonandthemightybluekings.com/).

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SIDNEY BECHET: ST. LOUIS BLUES (c. 1950)

Along with his fellow New Orleanian, Louis Armstrong, Bechet (1897-1959) was one of the first great soloists in jazz. His throaty, powerful clarinet and his throbbing soprano are among the most thrilling sounds in early jazz. He went from being a pioneer of jazz in the 1920s to a national hero in France, where he spent the final decade of his life.

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BIG JOE TURNER: OOO-OUCH-STOP (1949)

It has been said that without blues shouter Big Joe Turner Rock and Roll would have never happened. Turner's greatest fame came in the 1950s with his pioneering rock and roll recordings, particularly "Shake, Rattle and Roll". Turner's career as a performer stretched from the 1920s into the 1980s.