Feminism or what?

Posted by Moulin On November - 16 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 4,145 views

I have had many jobs in my 23 years of life and I have had to wear many uniforms with them. I have been a ‘punk’, a grunge goth, a Victorian goth, and now a rockabilly wannabe pinup star. I have worn many different styles and many different makeup-ed faces to (or lack there of). Some I fell into, some I was pressured into and some I wanted to be. I have battled with my body image and been pressured into looking a

Feminine?

Feminine?

certain way. Now I am coming to terms with my image and have a wonderful boyfriend to help me. My dream job is nearer now than ever and my wardrobe is, well I think. truly fantastic.

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Dancing in the streets at Sweetlake Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival 2014

Posted by Dee-Ann On October - 4 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 4,691 views

50matics  2014 sweetlake rock n roll revival (9) 2014 sweetlake rock n roll revival (54) 2014 sweetlake rock n roll revival (56) 2014 sweetlake rock n roll revival carshow dancers dancers2 eightball boppers haridresser stallsEvery second Saturday of July you’ll find and excellent summer Rock and Roll dance party in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands.   2014 sweetlake rock n roll revival (8)Martin and Sillie Verhoeve of dance school ‘Dance to the sixties’ are the key people of Sweet Lake Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival. 2014 sweetlake rock n roll revival (40)This year, the Eightball Boppers, Big Caz and the Four Bobs’, Five o Matics and Dee Ann and the Nightcaptains were invited to get the dancers on the dancefloor, well on the street, as it is an open air festival in one part of town. A lot of stalls, a female hairdresser, a carshow and all the nicely dressed dancers turned the town square into a fifties scenery. The dance to the sixties demonstration was the top attraction. Go and watch the youtube!   http://www.dancetothesixties.com/nl/ http://www.facebook.com/rocknrolldag http://members.casema.nl/rocking/ http://www.facebook.com/rocknrolldans

Hug Me Baby: Jeans that fit your super curves!

Posted by Dee-Ann On October - 1 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 6,310 views

Lady K Loves’ fantastic new high waist stretch jean, in a slim fit leg, cut for super curvy girls.

Do you have a hip to waist ratio Marilyn would be proud of? Is it a nightmare finding the perfect pair of jeans? Lady K Loves understand the frustration finding the perfect pair of high waisted jeans can be. Shopping can drive you mad! You either have to squeeze into a tight and uncomfortable pair of jeans or surrender and wear a bigger size that is loose fitted around your waist.

Lady K Loves HMB JeansThese amazing high-waisted and slim fit jeans are designed to flatter those super curvy figures. Hug Me Babies are the perfect pair of jeans that will embrace your curvy figure, accentuate your waist and also really comfortable to wear! Cut to be a snug fit and made from dark medium weight stretch denim, making them a figure-hugging and slimming pair of jeans. To sprinkle a little more perfection to these beautiful jeans, we added some more subtle elements so your bum looks visually lifted and slimmer, two-tone stitching, sweetheart yolk, and riveted pockets.

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Little Skull Photography: pinup #4

Posted by Dee-Ann On September - 26 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 3,684 views

Week 4 of Little Skull Photography showcase. Joslyn, of Little Skull Photography’s, has been doing pinup photography for about 2 years. Check out their website to take a look at their studio: http://www.littleskull.net/our-studio/ and their portfolio: http://www.pinup.littleskull.net/

Model: Bettie Dee

Little Skull Photography

Little Skull Photography

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Rockabilly Juice

Posted by Miriam On September - 23 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 3,902 views

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The summer is almost ending, but nevertheless it’s not too late to throw a Rockabilly party in your own backyard. What do you need?
Most important thing of course is the music: band, DJ, records; all depending on your budget.
It’s nice to decorate your garden with umbrellas, lights, torches and a tiki-bar.
And what should not be missing in this bar? Quite right! A real Rockabilly Juice.

Ingredients: (2 cocktails)

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Photographer showcase: Jo Vallianatou

Posted by Dee-Ann On September - 22 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 4,373 views

Photographer Jo Vallianatou was born in early 90’s. She studied photography and painting at Vivarte school of applied arts.
Jo: As a photographer i love the “alternative” style. Why I love 50’s?? Because it was a post war area full of optimism, beacause of the dresses and make-up! Of course because of Elvis and Hitchcock movies. Oh because of a 52’s Cadilac Sedan that I’m in love with. And finally I love 50’s because of the hair that Audrey Hepburn had and of course the “new look” of Christian Dior.

http://jovallianatouphotography.blogspot.nl/

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Photographer Jo Vallianatou

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Little Skull Photography: pinup #3

Posted by Dee-Ann On September - 19 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 3,974 views

Week 3 of Little Skull Photography showcase. Joslyn, of  Little Skull Photography’s, has been doing pinup photography for about 2 years.  Check out their website to take a look at their studio: http://www.littleskull.net/our-studio/ and their portfolio: http://www.pinup.littleskull.net/

Model: Ashley Phillips

Little Skull Photography

Little Skull Photography

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The 24th Street Wailers

Posted by Dee-Ann On September - 17 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 3,656 views

24streetwhere are you from? We are from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
How and when did you start?  We started after meeting in music school and having a mutual love of blues and 50’s Rock n Roll.  I was glad to find 4 people to start a band with and not just have a backing group.  Each member, Emily Burgess-Guitar, Jon Wong-Tenor Sax, Jesse Whiteley-Piano and Michael Archer-Bass are talented and a feature in their own right.  
Describe your music style?  We are a 50’s RnB band.  

How did your love for this music start, which age, which artist?  I’ve always loved music, of all kinds, for as long as I can remember but when it comes to 50’s RnB I would have to say that Little Richard was the first to really move me.  I would have been around 10 years old then.  
Who did influence you?  My influences are very eclectic, however my main influences when it comes to the world of R n B would have to be Little Willie John,  Mickey Baker, Little Richard, and most importantly Nick Curran.  He was a great singer, guitarist and drummer.  He really brought this music forward for a whole new generation to hear and see.


Do you write your own songs?  Yes I write the songs, along with Emily the guitar player, we play a few covers but the lions share of the music is original. 

If so, where do you get your inspiration? Real life, or total fantasy.  I would say my song content comes very much from real life,  Emily on the other hand likes to mix some fantasy in with hers.  
Do you write together? We have in the last year begun to write together but up until this point the  song writing was very separate and we’d bring them in when either Emily or I was done with them.  Now we’re a bit more open to writing with each other. 

(Tell us about your latest cd)

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Pinup of the week: Bianca Grasshoff

Posted by Miriam On September - 15 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 3,992 views

Bianca

Hey Ladys and Gents 🙂
I’m a 25 year old girl from Frankfurt Germany. I work as a Pin up for 2 years now. I do workshops for photographers and other models…

I start loving the 50´s when my son was born on the 16 August 2009… the day when Elvis died.. so I named him Aaron 🙂
Since this day I love the music, the clothes, the Rockabilly people, the lifestyle, the cars.. and on and on and on.

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Little Skull Photography: pinup #2

Posted by Dee-Ann On September - 12 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 4,194 views

Week 2 of Little Skull Photography showcase. Joslyn, of  Little Skull Photography’s, has been doing pinup photography for about 2 years.  Check out their website to take a look at their studio: http://www.littleskull.net/our-studio/ and their portfolio: http://www.pinup.littleskull.net/

Model: Lou-Lou Lexi

Little Skull Photography

Little Skull Photography

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Pinup of the week Tobey Anne Russel

Posted by Dee-Ann On September - 8 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 3,703 views
Tobey Anne (2)

Picture by by Victor Devilbliss

Tobey Anne (1)

Picture by Viva Van Story

 

Interview with Little Skull Photography

Posted by Dee-Ann On September - 5 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 3,643 views
The next ten weeks we will showcase pictures of Little Skull Photography . Joslyn, of  Little Skull Photography’s, has been doing pinup photography for about 2 years.  Check out their website to take a look at their studio: http://www.littleskull.net/our-studio/
Here’s her story.
Besides the obvious reason of everything oldschool being super awesome, I find shooting vintage pinup to be the most flattering way to photograph a lady.

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69Beavershot Baroeg

Posted by Dee-Ann On September - 3 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 3,586 views

IMG_0133After a couple of silent years 69 Beavershot played at the the Scum Bash festival earlier this year. They kinda picked up performing again, with drummer Rene. In July they were sharing stage with Bob Wayne, at the Baroeg. A dark and little venue in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Mostly alternative bands play there. Mostly hardrock, metal, but gradually Psychobilly, hillbilly is setteling at the Baroeg.
Guitar player Robert always has this great style of playing, inspired by Brian setzer, Scotty More, James Burton. His growling voice is just right for their kind of rough rockabilly. All their songs have titles you can easily sing and shout along with, like, red headed woman (my favorite although I’m not a red head), hell cat and speed track. 69Beavershot played their own originals as well as some covers. While guys sang along especially woman danced exotically in front of the stage. Is it because of their music or are they hoping Robert is giving them the eye?

Lady K Loves V2 Pencil Skirt: Win A V2 Of Your Colour Choice!

Posted by Dee-Ann On September - 1 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 4,149 views

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Summer has flown by and Autumn is creeping in; crisp cold air, fallen golden leaves and dark evenings are approaching. It’s time to transition from your Summer Wardrobe to your Autumn Wardrobe and Lady K Loves has the perfect essential every office girl will love. The V2 Pencil Skirt.

 

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Exciting news, reviews and interviews on rockabilly online

Posted by Dee-Ann On August - 31 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 3,424 views

20140829_163913It’s been a long time since we reviewed albums, due to the big amount of albums offered and lack of enough reviewers , time and energy. But after a summer holiday well spent we are back on our feet again. I was going through 400 emails from all around the world! I answered 200 (the other half was spam) so now we got some great interviews coming up, fantastic pinup pictures of photographers and ofcourse album reviews.

To name a few: Four Star Combo, The Rockats, Kyle Esplin, Marco Di Maggio, The Reach Around Rodeo Clowns and ….. Reverend Horton Heat!
Did I mention Brian Setzer? Brian’s new album is coming up too!

To the artists who request a review, we only accept the physical albums, no downloads please, because our reviewers want to review the whole production. And be patient, we really do get a lot of emails and albums daily.

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Pinup of the week: Samantha Young

Posted by Miriam On August - 30 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 3,309 views

Samantha

Hi my name is Samantha Young I’m a 26-year-old retired air-traffic controller and United States Air Force. Since retirement I’ve gotten in the modeling. I shot a wide variety of photographs and I’m hoping to shoot an even wider variety. My modeling pics can be found on the Facebook link attached. I’m also on model mayhem and 420 nurses. Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon.

https://www.facebook.com/samantha.griffith.315

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ROCKABILLY ROCKOUT OCTOBER 2nd – 5th 2014

Posted by Dee-Ann On August - 29 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 4,309 views
219 We’d love to introduce you to some of the bands that you will see at Rockabilly Rockout!
 
Meet the Bands: 

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Memphis aan de Maas (NL)

Posted by Dee-Ann On August - 28 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 4,536 views

On Sunday the 14th of September 2014 the first edition of Memphis aan de Maas will take place at ‘De Vertrekhal’ in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This former Departure Hall for cargoships from Rotterdam to the USA nowadays is an event center and because of the historical link with the USA the location is very suitable for a 50’s & 60’s event. Memphis aan de Maas has an impressive line-up. One of the best Dutch Rockabilly/Rhythm & Blues bands ‘Dee’s Honeytones’ will play their swinging songs, Dutch Crooner Ray Martin will bring his tribute to Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra.  DJ Franco Diago will play all the old Sun Records and there will be a cool oldschool barber: Rockin’ Barber Ritchie Mensingh. Together all the entertainment visitors can also enjoy a real 50’s & 60’s market with vintage clothes, coffee, 50’s stuff, vintage and retro furniture, oldschool jewelry and everybody can participate in the Memphis aan de Maas Music Quiz. Tickets are only €15,-. Wanna buy a few? Send an email to raymartin@hotmail.nl

De Vertrekhal
Benjamin Franklinstraat 507, 3029 AC Rotterdam, Netherlands

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JD Wilkes and the Dirt Daubers interview

Posted by Dee-Ann On August - 27 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 3,868 views
Picture by Joshua Black Wilkins

Picture by Joshua Black Wilkins

JD Wilkes and the Dirt Daubers started out as just the Dirt Daubers, an old-timey trio from Kentucky. However, we “went electric” over a year ago and started playing more blues and rockabilly. There’s a lot of old Chess era R&B in what we do too.

I have loved blues music since I was in my mid teens. I love the music of Muddy Waters, Magic Sam and Little Walter. I later discovered rockabilly guys like Charlie Feathers and Dex Romweber. Mojo Nixon, Jim Heath and other edgy modern guys made the music real to me. I draw inspiration from my home town, which is in the South and not far from where the blues and rockabilly were both born. I also still have a passion for Kentucky mountain music. Remember, you can’t have rockabilly without the “hillbilly” component.

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Jo: Passion for rockabilly

Posted by Dee-Ann On August - 25 - 2014ADD COMMENTS 4,549 views

New PictureIf you ever happened to visit Camperdown, you might notice a stylish young woman who seems to be walking the streets of a different era. That’s Jo Williams…she loves everything vintage and wears it every day.

It doesn’t stop there though. Jo not only walks the walk, she dances the dance and has even competed in a rockabilly pin-up competition.

For a rock ‘n’ rollin’ trip back to the 50s, and to find out what makes this country girl so passionate about a time gone by, watch this four-minute film.

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