Eric Laufer (the lead vocalist of Austin band The Two Timin' /Three/ Four) was killed on the way home by a "hit-and-run" driver. The motorcycle was traveling northbound at the time of the crash. It happened around 4 a.m. Thursday, just east of Burnet Road on U.S. 183. Police say they found the man's body on the elevated roadway and the motorcycle on the...

US record producer Jerry Wexler, who influenced the careers of singers including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and Bob Dylan, has died aged 91. David Ritz, co-author of Mr Wexler's memoirs, said the producer passed away at his home in Sarasota, Florida. Mr Wexler rose to fame as a partner in the influential Atlantic Records label with the late Ahmet Ertegun. ...

World famous rock and roll guitarist and area native Eddie Angel teams up with legendary area vocalist Johnny Rabb to perform an evening of hot-rod songs, frat-rock, rock and roll, and garage rock at the Lark Tavern (Albany, NY) on Friday, August 22nd. Eddie Angel and Johnny Rabb regularly perform together as The Neanderthals on festival stages throughout the US and Europe, but their...

Dom Helms, steel guitar player for Hank Williams's Drifting Cowboys Band has died at the age of 81 at Nashville's Skyline Medical Center on Monday 11 August 2008. He suffered a heart attack. He not only played an important part in the sound of Hank Williams, but also was involved in recording classic tunes with such greats as Lefty Frizzell and Patsy Cline. ...

Linup for Viva Las Vegas Festival #12 (which will take place in Las Vegas on the 9-12 of April, 2009) is announced! Stars of Rockabilly for the next year are Lew Williams, Johnny Powers, Alton and Jimmy, Don Woody, All Ferrier. Rock'n'Roll Legends: Dale Hawkins, Charlie Gracie, Harvey Fuqua and Otis Williams. Plus Dave and Deke Combo, Go Getters, Jack Rabbit Slim, Domestic...

Stop Staring! invites all boutique buyers to MAGIC Marketplace at the Las Vegas Convention Center on August 25- 27th 2008. Come preview a beautiful fall & holiday contemporary dress collection by Stop Staring! The collection of retro dresses is not to be missed by any boutiques that specialize in rockabilly clothinng and vintage inspired dresses! Stop Staring! has been worn by a countless #...

Biggest stars of rock 'n' roll will appear live at the London's Forum this Automs as a part of the London Rock 'n' Roll Festival 2008. The dates spread from the last week in October to 20 November. 28th October will see performances from Jerry Lee Lewis backed by The Memphis Beats, Wanda Jackson backed by Wes McGhee & The London Partytimers and Linda...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Elvis Week, the annual Elvis celebration at the late superstar's home in Graceland, is scheduled to get underway on Aug. 9. The nine-day event will feature several new activities and entertainment, including "Elvis, From Broadway to Memphis." This first-ever production will include a state-of-the-art, video-projected Elvis performing with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Broadway stars Leah Hocking, Austin Miller, 2007 Ultimate Elvis Tribute...

The Red Hot & Blue Rockabilly Weekend is moving to Montreal! For its 4th edition the Red Hot & Blue will be taking place from August 28 to 31, featuring top DJs from Canada and Europe, assuring a constant flow of gone-wild music. For those who are not the dancing type there will be free dance lessons given by our friends at the Jive Studio...

From the beginning on July 3rd Chris Aaron (rock and blues guitarist) and some friends kicked off a series of monthly "Vintage Sessions" designed to bring together various generations of Rock'n'Roll musicians. The shows start at 8 pm every first Thursday of the month at the "Dance" club in Munich (Schützenstr. 8). Don't miss the next session on August 8th, featuring the legendary Steve Hooks on...