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The Rockabilly DJ Show
The hottest in Rockabilly, Rhythm & Blues, Hillbilly and 1950s style Rock'n'Roll presented by The Rockabilly DJ, Bill Smoker. A weekly podcast available for free download in MP3 format Broadcasting from the world-famous studio under the stairs in Croydon, south London. This show is also broadcast twice weekly on http://www.rockabilly-radio.net
Duration: 60:12 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Vinyl Junkies 2012 - Part1

- The Vinyl Junkies Club takes place every year at the Rockabilly Rave in the pub on Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of record nerds and collectors drink up a fresh hangover, while Tall Mark and The Rockabilly DJ spin rare original 45s. Here is a selection from the vinyl spun by Mark and Bill last year.
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Duration: 57:31 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
The Ship in Croydon

- Every Wednesday there is Rockabilly and Rock'n'Roll at The Ship pub in Croydon. On May 1st, for one week only, The Rockabilly DJ stood in for the regular DJ Leah. Here are a selection from the record box that night.Nautical niceties from Link Wray, Badeaux & LA Aces, Scirocco Brothers, Smiley Lewis, Sammy Masters, Elvis, Rockateens, Cliff Richard, Lou Graham, Simon Scott, Keith Turner & Southern Sound, Marcos Sendarrubias, Carlos & Bandidos, Jesse Stevens, Joe South, Slim Harpo, Breakers, and Buddy Holly
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Duration: 56:56 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Roaming Around

- A half and half of mix 50's tunes and modern Rockabilly this week.Mesmerising memes from The Stillmen, JD McPherson, Buddy Holly, Jittery Jack, Oakville Tune Wranglers, Jimmie Martin & Osborne Brothers, Marcos Sendarrubias, Eddie Bond, Mike Bell & Belltones, Scotty Baker, Barker Brothers, Ray Sharpe, Larry Hart, Ron Thompson, Carlos & Bandidos, Lonesome Long John Roller, Red McCoy, Joe Clay, Marti Brom, Buddy Miller, Modern Don Juans, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Duration: 60:56 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Listen To What The Postman Just Delivered Part 20

- More profligate expenditure that laughs in the face of the economic downturn. All original vinyl 45s (and one 78) that have recently been delivered to the World Famous Studio In The Cupboard Under The Stairs.Audacious analogue audio from Marv Blihovde, Sandy Nelson, Denhams, DL Menard, Huey Meaux and Andrew Cormier, Wayne Raney, Sonny Burns, Carl Storm & Groves, Donny Young, Del Swade, Arthur Crudup, Danny Darren, Big Sambo, and Brother Claude Ely. Plus an UNISSUED acetate!
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Duration: 59:13 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Episode 250

- The Rockabilly DJ Show reaches another milestone. An amazing 250 episodes have now been recorded, and are available for free dowload from the archive page. To celebrate we are having a spin up with new releases from Rollin' Records and Goofin', some original vinyl, Carlos, a little bit of the Lord, and much more.Sestercentennial screamers from Sandy Nelson, Gentry Brothers, Doctor Ross, Thomas Lavelle, Phil Gray & Go Boys, Johnny Cash, Marcos Sendarrubias, Jimmy Murphy, Johhny T Talley, Dollar Bill, Road Runners, Carlos & The Bandidos, Sonny Burgess, Excellos, Mike Bell & Belltones, Hi Fly Rangers, and Louis "Blues Boy" Jones
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Duration: 58:35 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Goof Ball

Mainly new releases this week, with a few 50s tunes mixed in. A bit of Starday goodness too.
Goofy glissandos from Ashley Kingman, Betty Amos, Nate Gibson, Deke Dickerson, Johnny Horton, Hi Fly Rangers, Joe Maphis, Country Johnny Mathis, Adam Burney, Prentis Slade, Marti Brom, Barrence Whitfield, Marcos Sendarrubias, James O'Gwynn, Cavan, Jim Stevens, Kenny Parchman, and Jimmy Keller.
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Duration: 59:37 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Pure Horsepower

- Spin-up time again as we revisit some familiar tunes, and unveil a few new releases.Fuel-injected fun from Adam Burney, Johnnie Cook, Rockin' 8 Balls, Dee Mullins, Monokings, Curtis Gordon, Marcel Bontempi, Carlos & Bandidos, Huelyn Duvall, Keith Turner & Southern Sound, Billy Harlan, Hi Voltage, Jason Lee Wilson, Marcos Sendarrubias, Cuck Valient & Continentals, Ray Taylor, Buddy Shaw, Gene Savage, and the Planet Rockers.
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Duration: 58:46 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
No Doubt About It

- That eternal precariat The Rockabilly DJ proudly presents more vile musical product of the benefit system, scrounged from the underbelly of society.Unbridled fecklessness from Scotty Moore, Jim Ertling, Boxcar Preachers, Shaun Young, Johnny Sea, Bryan Johnson, Aldus Roger, Dollar Bill, Gene Vincent, High Noon, Buddy Holly & Crickets, Sonny Starns, Dave & Deke Combo, Jimmy Murphy, Ronnie Haywood & Five Star Homeless, Ray Doggett, Johnny Cash, Maddy Brothers, and Smokestack Lightnin'.
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Duration: 58:42 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
A Million Miles From Home

- In this episode we have a few old favourites, familiar names and loads of brand new releases. Plus some weird and wonderful music from very unexpected sources.Conciousness-expanding killers from Eddie Cochran, Jason Lee Wilson, Johnny Burnette, Brother Claude Ely, Marcos Sendarrubias, Eilen Jewell, Gene Vincent, Mike Bell & Belltones, Wanda Jackson, Jose Feliciano, Planet Rockers, Don Cavalli, Smokestack Lightnin' Steve Hooker, and the Bellfuries. Plus a surpising mystery performer!
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Duration: 62:13 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Rockabilly Rave 2013 - Part 2

- Continuing our preview of the cavalcade of stars that will be blasting the roof off at the 17th Rockabilly Rave in 2013. And don't forget the Vinyl Junkies, Queen Vic pub, Saturday afternoon! For more details, please visit http://www.rockabillyrave.co.ukTop flight talent from Mike Bell & The Belltones, Planet Rockers, Scotty Baker, Bellfuries, Rocky Burnette, Marc & the Wild Ones, Doel Brothers, Lonesome Drifters, Black Kat Boppers, Humdingers, Slingshots, Billy Harlan, Joe Fury & Hayride, and Eddie Angel.
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Duration: 56:12 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Rockabilly Rave 2013 - Part 1

- The Rockabilly Rave 17 weekender for 2013 has an unsurpassed line-up featuring the very best of today's Rocking music. In this first show (of two) we shine a spotlight on those bright shining stars. Apologies for my croaky, flu-ladeen voice! For more information please visit http://www.rockabillyrave.co.ukRaving lunacy from the Planet Rockers, Mike Bell & Belltones, Pat Capocci, Scotty Baker, Joe Fury & Hayride, Rhythm River Trio, Dave Phillips & Hot Rod Gang, Rip 'Em Ups, Wise Guyz, Wolftones, Marc & Wild Ones, and the Bellfuries
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Duration: 64:03 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Hemsby 50

- The famous Hemsby rock'n'roll weekender celebrates its 50th event in May 2013. In this show we shine a spotlight on the many fine acts that will play there.Festival favourites from the Mee Kats, Hipbone Slim, Marcel Riesco, Howlin' Lou & Whip Lovers, Marshall Lytle, Alex Vargas, Bobby Hendricks, Gizelle, Pike Cavalero, Barnstompers, Sid King and Freddie Cannon.
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Duration: 59:07 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Triple Shots part J

- Triple shot time again. We have now reached the letters I & J in our alphabetical journey through selected artists.Triumphant triumvirates from Autry Inman, Wanda Jackson, Jodimars, Tennessee Jom, Benny Joy, Roddy Jackson, Johnny Jano, and a bonus from James Intveld.
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Duration: 57:41 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Grown Up Evil

- Half old rockers and half modern bands this week. Requests, loose ends, brand new releases, and a shocker or two. Featured labels include Sheik, Wild, Witchcraft, Rhythm Bomb, Rollin', Goofin', Starday, etc.Satanic sonatas by Ted Newton, Big Art Stevens, Denver Duke, Don Cavalli, Glenn Barber, Wailin' Elroys, Comets, Jittery Jack, Night Riders, JD McPherson, Gene McKown, Oakville Tune Wranglers, Pilgrim Travellers, Mike Bell & Belltones, Ladykillers, and a track from the brand new LP by Smokestack Lightnin'
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Duration: 57:01 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Ittie Bitty Rockabilly

Exciting new releases from Wild, Witchcraft and Rollin' Records this week. Also some old 45s and a few surprises.
Cascading chords from Howard Mayberry, Billy Craddock, Evelyn White, Royal Rhythms, Jittery Jack, Houserockers, Dollar Bill, Ray Taylor, Smokestack Lightnin', Jim Howard, Wayne Hopkins, Johnny Burnette, Boppers & Bob, Eldon Hughes, Marcel Bontempi, Narvel Felts, and Ray Harris
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Duration: 59:27 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Witchcraft International

Since it was founded in 1995, Frankfurt-based Witchraft International records has released a diverse range of music by the finest European rocking acts. In this show we focus on this eclectic label. For more information, visit their website at http://www.witchcraft-international.de
Modern masterpieces by Hi Winders, Eddie & Flatheads, Marcel Bontempi, Steve Hooker, Surfin Gorillas, Houserockers, Groove Diggers, Little Victor, Jim Carlisle, JD McPherson, and Smokestack Lightnin'
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Duration: 59:38 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Jitterbop Bombs

It's almost part 3 of the Rhythm Bomb record label this week, as we tidy up some loose ends. Modern bands, a couple of original 45s and a few reissues.
Ennervating airs from Eddie Clendenning, Houserockers, The Cals, Dig Wayne & Chisellers, Rocky Lane, Gin Palace Jesters, Ale House Alcoholics, Dickie Pride, Blisters & Grey, Dollar Bill, Wailin' Elroys, Jason Lee Wilson, Angie & Citations, Benny Joy, Allen Mann, Jimmy Gansberg, Charles Walton, and Hal Harris
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Duration: 55:12 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Skint

The Rockabilly DJ has overspent at Christmas, and needs to sell twelvety precious things to top up the bank balance. Hear what gems are open to offers.
Fiscal cliff killers from Scarlets, Wayne Walker, Weldon Rogers, Bobby Milano, Tommy Angel, Cody Brennan, Bob Hoban, Phil Flowers, Charles Walker, Lou Graham, Pretty Boy, Bruce Porter, Buddy Bruce, Darry Weaver, Johnny McCullough, Runabouts, Joe Clay, and Mel Smith & Night Riders
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Duration: 57:27 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Fifth Birthday

- The Rockabilly DJ Show began in January 2008. Toeday we celebrate our fifth birthday in style - with a tall stack of Rockabilly records!Anniversary antics from Johnny Watson, Zachary Clegg & Holcombe Hillbillies, Rex Hale, Jess Lee Turner, Big Al Downing, Thunder Rocks, Norman Witcher, Jerry Jowers, Stan Gunn, Tommy Spurlin, Rhythm Rockets, Johnny Burnette, Blankenship Brothers, Mike Bell & Belltones, Ford Nix, Hank Williams, Johnny Jano, Maddox Brothers & Rose, Sonny Burgess, and Frank Thayer. Plus a live recording from Werly Fairburn at the Louisiana Hayride.
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Duration: 56:39 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZ
Krunchy

As a new year dawns and our 5th birthday approaches, we present an hour of random rocking selections.
Resounding resolutions from Johnny Boy, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bob Ackoff, Carlos & Bandidos, Badeaux & L.A. Aces, Warren Smith, Red Blanchard, Shy Guy Douglas, Lonnie Barron, Marti Brom, Penny Candy, Delmer Spudd & Spudniks, Jack Cardwell, Tim Dinkins, Bobby Cash, Hayden Thompson, Dick Curless, Bakers Trio & Fellowshio Christianers, Jim Eanes, Hoyt Stevens, Andy & Live Wires, and Ronnie Dawson.
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