The hottest Burlesque show the land downunder has ever seen is bumpin' & grindin' it's way to Melbourne for one show only of sin-quakin', hip-shakin' fun!  Uh huh - that's right ladies and gentlemen, get ready to witness the fitness of Australias premier burlesque troupeswhenMan's Ruin Burlesque, Belladonnas de Lux (SYDNEY), The Town BikesandThe Diamond Dolls Burlesque team up with the cave rattlin rock n roll action ofMach Pelicanto take to the stage for some serious shakin of their bacon'!  As if that wasn't enough to entice you into their lair they've thrown in livehula hooper extraordinairesMs Fat Booty and Samantha Sultana.  Add to this thecharming (not to mention handsome)MC Glenny G (RRR) andDj Fanta Pants(Digger & The Pussycats) and you have yourself one heck of a spectacular soiree!  It all takes place in the luxxx interior of The Spanish Clubon Saturday July 15th so sort your self out a sangria and shimmy your way to the front for some serious jaw to the floor pow wow burlesque action!  Tickets on sale now from ROUTE 66 and the usual outlets! More info at www.mansruinburlesque.com 

Champagne & Curlers

The Town Bikes & their new pirate wench Lyndal!

Awww!

Charlotte & Nick

Tattoo fancies

2 gals from SA enjoying all the frills!

Mz Ann Thropic played a free all ages show at Route 66's Garage Prahran

The hugely anticipated 13 track Album from Sydney’s CASINO RUMBLERS will be instore as of the 5th of June, released on SOUND SYSTEM RECORDS label and distributed through MGM. This debut full length release from the boys shows just what a powerforce of Punk’n’Roll they can be with twelve of the thirteen tracks self-penned.  The only cover on the album is a collaborative project produced with none other than Pete ‘Porker’ of the PORKERS fame handling lead vocals and doing justice (and then some) to the classic Chris De Burgh tune, ‘Don’t Pay The Ferryman’ being backed by the awesome sound of the ‘Rumblers’.  Like most indie bands, the Rumblers have struggled since their inception around late 2000 / early 2001 and are slowly gaining an enthusiastic fan base in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. With the recent national tour with American Punk/Horror legends, the MISFITS, the Rumblers have made a lot more people stand up and take notice and now also performing in Perth with the tour, seems fans are now being hooked from W.A.  

 
The album has a wide range of influences entwined within it’s tracks, everything from the traditional Punk, hints of Hard Rock, aspects of Swing mixed with the flavours of Psychobilly and even just a touch of Jazz sporadically placed within the horn arrangements.  The lyrics, although mostly reflecting the fun and humorous side of old B-Grade Horror references then turn around and delve into a more political and serious side, dealing with government lies and false policies with tracks like ‘White Lies, Broken Legs’ to the state of our environment like the track ‘Smoked City’.  The group shows it’s versatility tending to drop the pace a touch and swing out on a moody tune titled ‘She Walks Among Us’ that was released as an instrumental on the single, ‘Black Holiday’ back in March 2006.
 
Well now is the time to unleash this debut on the unsuspecting public and the choice of venue is the Corner Hotel on June 10th with a spectacular night of entertainment lined up.  The night will incorporate the work of Pinstripe artist, ‘Paul Q’ who shall be creating pinstriping demonstrations early in the evening as well as DJ Stu filling the room with a mix of Punk/Indie/Psycho and touches of Neo Rockabilly.  A very special performance from Miss Lilly Liqueur, Burlesque dancer extraordinaire, formerly of HiBall Burlesque fame, will be opening the set for the Rumblers whilst they play their haunting instrumental ‘live’. But leading up to the Rumblers set we’ll have Dos Gatos Locos opening the night performing a wild duo act featuring members from local Rockabilly combo, Hank’s Jalopy Demons. Next on stage shall will be another local bunch, The Ranch Allstars who will no doubtedly entertain us endlessly (or until they get pulled off stage) and to lead us into the Rumblers will be Geelong skanking legends, the Ska Vendors doing their best two-tone to get the dance vibe happening.

 
All sounding like one hell-of-a-night is you ask me.  And yes, you will be able to buy the new album on the night with other fantastic merch available. So get there anyway you can, just $10 +bf or $12 on the door (if available)and you can book through the Corner Booking office on 03 9427 9198 orwww.cornerhotel.com
 
For more up-to-date info about the Casino Rumblers just head on over to www.casinorumblers.com

Rockabilly Rodeo

Sat 25th March
The Public Office
100 Adderley St West Melbourne
melway ref: 43 D
Tix available at Route 66
Slicked back hair, Sharp clothes. Blue suede shoes, Tattoos. Baby doll kitty’s, Shiny fast cars. Strutting cool cats and Dirty rocking bars. The soul of Rock-a-Billy roll.

On Saturday March 25th The Public Office will become home for the first Rockabilly Rodeo An event celebrating all things that are Rockabilly culture and of course the music. This will be an evening showcasing four amazing bands showing the diversity of what influence Rockabilly has had over the years in music.



Starring rocking skabilly band Fire Underground, The infamous big boppers of Melbourne’s Rockabilly Hanks Jalopy Demons, rocka/punkbilly band The Auralees and Psychobilly cats Black Lodge Sounds.

The ever glamorous and divine Hi Ball Burlesque performing throughout the evening. Plus cult shock-a-billy flicks supplying the backdrop throughout the night. This will be an evening you wouldn’t want to miss. To sum it up the Stray Cats said it best:
“I got money in my pocket. I ain’t begging for friends.
Cadillac Eldorado. And it’s gone to my head.
Short time to live. Long time to stay dead!
Gonna Ball, like I never did Ball before!