The Detonators [Vic]

You asked for 'em and you got 'em, The Detonators are heading to GreazeFest for their only Queensland show in who knows how long. The Detonators are out to prove their credentials as one of Australia’s best live acts and are visiting GreazeFest as part of their ‘Live at The East’ album tour. Recorded one hot, steamy night last December 2007, at the East Brunswick Club in Melbourne, the album highlights the strength of the songwriting, the quality of the grooves and the personalities that make up the motoring muscle of this act.

The Detonators’ only Brisbane show will be at The Greazers' Ball on Saturday night and they'll be playing two full throttle sets for you - one before midnight and one after midnight. Can you go the distance? 

www.detonators.com.au

Showtime: Greazers Ball Saturday night

 

The Vaudevillains [Vic]

Here's a new band from Melbourne who received the highest number of votes on the 'who do you want to see perform' question on the GreazeFest web site. The Vaudevillains have been quick to establish themselves as an exciting and energetic band and their fan base has grown dramatically in their short time on the scene. The trio has scored supports for Nekromantix, Zombie Ghost Train and Tiger Army and already have an ep released ‘Vaudevillain Nights’.

www.myspace.com/thevaudevillainsband

Showtime: Sinners Ball Friday night

 

The Flattrakkers [NSW]

The Flattrakkers hit the highway in top gear in late 2004 playing straight out rockabilly to a very welcoming audience. Word quickly spread, an all-original cd ‘High Octane’ was released and their live performances had everyone raving. The trio floored the crowd at the Greazers Ball last year and these rockin’ cats will be back in 2008 to rev up the dance floor at the GreazeFest Hot Rod Show. Stay tuned for their second cd release

www.myspace.com/flattrakkers

Showtime: Hot Rod Show on Sunday

Tickets at the door.

The Bone Rattlers [Tas]

Who said Tasmania is a sleepy ol’ state. Last year we had The No Nos and this year you’ll be blown away by The Bone Rattlers. This energetic trio has a rockabilly sound with a dirty edge and has developed a following of old school greasers to young psycho punks. Check out their debut ep ‘Step Inside’.

www.myspace.com/bonerattlers

Showtime: Sinners Ball Friday night

 

The Nervous Wreckers [NSW]

The Nervous Wreckers sit with one lizard-skin cowboy boot firmly placed in both paddocks, paying as much due to Hank the originator as they do to Reverend Horton Heat the accelerator. The Wreckers will be hitting the highway for a return visit to GreazeFest, after their top performance at last year's festival.

www.myspace.com/thenervouswreckers

Showtime: Hot Rod Show on Sunday

Tickets at the door.

Pat Capocci Combo [NSW]

Pat Capocci is one of Australia's most sensational rockabilly talents. Pat has been playing at GreazeFest in various outfits for the past six years and he knock's 'em dead every time! Pat Capocci and his Combo know how to get the room rockin' and will have the dance floor filled immediately.

www.myspace.com/patcapocciband

Showtime: Greazers Ball Saturday night

 

Checkered Fist [NSW]

Checkered Fist is a young, psychobilly trio from the central coast of New South Wales. Now, when I say young, dig the ages of these cats - Julian (lead guitar, 15 years old), Jake (drums, 14 years old), and Damon (double bass, 11 years old). But, this isn’t some novelty act, these dudes seriously rock! They already have an EP of original tunes released ‘Where Society Leads Us’, which is getting heaps of radio airplay.

www.myspace.com/checkeredfist

Showtime: Sinners Ball Friday night & Hot Rod Show on Sunday

 

Miss Teresa & Her Rhythmaires  [Qld]

Miss Teresa is Australia's foremost female rockabilly singer. With the finest backing band in the land, Miss Teresa sings revved up rockabilly classics and isn't afraid to crank up the pace with sizzling tunes from the 1950s. The Rhythmaires feature Dangerous Dan on guitar, Jon Flynn on double bass and Coojee Timms on skins. 

Showtime: Hot Rod Show on Sunday

Tickets at the door.
 

Bad Moon Company [Qld]

The deep suburban jungle of Brisbane has bred a mighty, three-headed, psychobilly beast named  Bad Moon Company. Influenced by bands such as The Cramps and The Misfits, these nocturnal cats really know how to rattle the can and will have you jumping around to their hard-rockin’, psycho-sounds.

 www.myspace.com/badmooncompany

Showtime: Sinners Ball Friday night

 

Doug Wilshire & The Tailspinners [Qld]

Many people would remember Doug Wilshire who fronted the now-disbanded Chrome Daddies for many years. His new outfit The Tailspinners hit the ground running at the start of 2008 and they are fast developing a following of rockers keen to reconnect with that Chrome Daddies’ magic. The Tailspinners resurrect rockabilly and hillbilly classics plus Wilshire originals.

Showtime: Hot Rod Show on Sunday

Tickets at the door.
 

Men Into Space [Qld]

Look to the skies. If you haven't seen of these spacemen yet, don't miss 'em when they land at GreazeFest. The Men Into Space music comes from the era of the Sputnik and their stage set could be from a B-grade space movie.  "Our instruments have been custom designed for space travel and we play in our space suits and helmets...you never know when you have to play in a venue with no atmosphere" reveals bassist Jon ‘Comet’ McCauley.

www.myspace.com/menintospace

Showtime: Greazers Ball Saturday night

 

West Texas Crude [Qld]

West Texas Crude is a rockabilly trio from Brisbane, who are hell bent on reviving the traditional rock’n’roll sounds of the 1950s. Featuring Andy Dashwood on guitar and Jon Flynn on double bass and Coojee Timms on drums, you can be guaranteed the dance floor will be pumping at the After Party.

 www.myspace.com/westtexascrude

Showtime: After Party on Sunday

 

The Ten Fours [Qld]

The Ten Fours play a tough, tight and loud blend of rockabilly, psycho and voodoo rhythm'n'blues. Built for speed by ex-members of The Chrome Daddies, The Slingshots and The Tractor Jacks, this awesome foursome put the pedal to the metal every time they hit the stage.  

www.myspace.com/thetenfours

Showtime: Hot Rod Show on Sunday

Tickets at the door.

Warren Earl & The Atomic Rockers

The multi-talented Warren Earl, recently made the move to Brisbane and quickly pulled together a quality band. Earl has released a cd, ‘Original Rockabilly’ and it has a cool, stripped back, authentic rockabilly sound. All the tunes are written by Warren Earl and he even played all the instruments on the cd.  Earl describes his music as “heavily influenced by 1950's rockabilly, hillbilly boogie and western swing”. Cheers to that! 

www.myspace.com/warrenearl

Showtime: Greazers Ball Saturday night

 

Corn Liquor [Qld]

Fronted by singer Hillbilly Pete, Corn Liquor serve up a tasty brew of traditional rockabilly and mid-century country. Audiences are flipping over this handsome foursome and you will too as they bring you original tunes mixed in with fine selections from last century.

www.myspace.com/cornliquorband

Showtime: Hot Rod Show on Sunday

Tickets at the door.

The Quickdraw McGraws [Qld]

Another new band that rose from the ashes of the departed Chrome Daddies is the Quickdraw McGraws. Lead by Geoff Townsley, The Quickdraws play a hard-edged blend of rockabilly and yee-har cowpunk.  They'll be tearing up the joint at and brining the entire GreazeFest to a close on Sunday evening. 

Showtime: After Party on Sunday night

 

Paulie & His Crazy Rhythm Boys [Qld]

Paulie & His Crazy Rhythm Boys, feature Paulie Burke, the bass player from The Ten Fours. In his new outfit, Paulie has dropped his slap bass and taken centre stage with vocals and rhythm guitar. The C.R. Boys feature Jon Flynn on bass, Dangerous Dan on guitar and Coojee Timms on skins, so he’s in good company. The band’s tunes are heavily influenced by the modern European rockabilly sound, which is a cool change from the usual American inclination of many bands of today.

Showtime: Pre-Party on Thursday

 

DJ Lori Lee [Qld]

DJ Lori Lee is the organiser and brainchild behind the GreazeFest. As well as running her events company Robot International, Lori Lee can be found hunting and collecting music from all parts of the world, which she delights in playing to any listening audience. Lori Lee dj's regularly at the Custom Rockabilly nights at the Troubadour and has supported touring acts such as The Fireballs, Zombie Ghost Train and The Nekromantix.

www.myspace.com/lorileecash

Showtime: Sinners Ball Friday night

 

DJs Limpin Jimmy & The Swingin Kitten [NSW]

This extraordinary rock'n'roll couple have brought together a lifetime of music appreciation to become a formidable DJ team.  Limpin' Jimmy & The Swingin' Kitten are the hottest DJ's on the Sydney scene, having spun tunes at shows such as the Royal Crown Revue and Wanda Jackson and they're bringing their floor-filling talents to GreazeFest. As well as DJing on Saturday night, this stylish couple will be hosting the Kitten Katwalk at the Hot Rod Show on Sunday.

www.limpinjimmyandtheswinginkitten.com.au

Showtime: Greazers Ball Saturday night | Kitten Katwalk on Sunday

 

DJ Leapin' Lawrie [Qld]

Brisbane rockabilly fans have been smiling since Leapin' Lawrie hauled his huge record collection from Adelaide to sunny Queensland. Expect an earful of rare rockabilly and vinyl delights when Leapin' Laurie starts spinning his choice cuts at the GreazeFest Hot Rod Show.

Showtime: Hot Rod Show on Sunday