This year’s “International Rock-A-Billy Music Festival” held in Jackson, Tenn., August 9-11, will give you a reason to “Twist and Shout” and dance the night away to the great beat of Rockabilly’s best.
The “Bop”, the “Twist”, the “Line Dance” and all of those wonderful, dance steps still enjoyed by many were inspired by the happenin’ new beat of Rockabilly music in the 1950’s. Join Dancers from all over the world as they come to Jackson, Tennessee to “Twist Again” to the music of Rockabilly legends and compete for great prizes. Music for this “hoppin” dance scene will be provided by Rockabilly greats like Sonny Burgess and the Pacers, Ace Cannon and Narvel Felts.
The “International Rock-A-Billy Festival” will also feature a special appearance by Johnny Cash’s band, The Tennessee Three, along with performances by the 10-0-C band, featuring Lee McAlpin who was Carl Perkins’ pianist for many years, Carl Mann, and Rayburn Anthony. The festival will include a little international flavor with performances by German band, Hannes Strauss and the Blue Vinyl Freaks,Doc Thomas, also from Berlin, and Judy Kanyo from Canada. If you haven’t made it to the “International Rock-A-Billy Musical Festival” in the past, you’ll definitely want to come this August and experience the event that has drawn travelers from around the world for the last several years.
For tickets or more information, visit http://www.rockabillyhall.org/
Courtesy of grouptravelblog.com
