Viva Las Vegas #21 Press Coverage 2018

Viva Las Vegas #21

2018 Press Coverage

The Stray Cats to Reunite For the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 3:20 PM -News-, Stray Cats

The Stray Cats, Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom, are reuniting for one show on Saturday, April 21 at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend.

Whether further dates will be set is unknown.

Both Setzer and Rocker posted the following:

WE'RE BRINGING IT BACK AGAIN! Stray Cats reunite for their first North American performance in 10 years on Saturday, April 21st part of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend!!

Tickets ---> http://bit.ly/1F72GNF The Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend runs from April 19 to 22 at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas. The Stray Cats are not the only veteran artists to participate during the weekend. Also on the bill at various events are Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy, Robert Gordon, Carl Mann, Narvel Felts, the Eldorados and many more.

For more information and tickets, go to the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend website.

Stray Cats to Reunite @ Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Posted by admin On January 02, 2018 0 Comment

Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom, original founding members of the acclaimed American rockabilly trio, the Stray Cats, will reunite for their first North American performance in 10 years on Saturday, April 21 in Las Vegas at The Orleans when they headline “Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend.” The iconic group, known for their high-energy performances with hits such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and “Rock This Town,” will share the stage with such musical legends as Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy.

GET TICKETS Brian Setzer: “There’s something magic about a Stray Cats show, Viva Las Vegas is the perfect event to experience that. C’mon down and Rock This Town!”

Lee Rocker: “Just a string bass, a guitar and a drum, Stray Cats are back to show em how it’s done.

39 years after our first gigs, we’re back! Can’t wait to Rock again with my brothers Brian and Slim.”

Slim Jim Phantom: “Happy and thrilled to be hitting the stage with the Cats at Viva Las Vegas. We’re The Rockabilly Kings back to reclaim our throne!”

Beginning April 19, “Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend” will showcase over 100 live bands across four days, eight burlesque shows, a massive car show (all cars built before 1964), vintage fashion show, a pin-up contest and jiving lessons and jiving contest. On hand will be over 120 vendors, pool parties, bands, music all night, DJ’s & record hops plus much more.

Stray Cats will officially reunite at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in April

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will reunite for the first time in a decade at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 21. (Photo courtesy of Stray Cats)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register

PUBLISHED: January 2, 2018 at 12:00 pm | UPDATED: January 3, 2018 at 9:47 am In November 2016, just before Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer was setting out on his annual solo Christmas Rocks! Tour, he dropped the news that he and fellow Stray Cats “Slim Jim” Phantom and Lee Rocker had been toying with the idea of a reunion.

It has been a decade since the influential rockabilly trio performed together, one of its final stops being a sold-out show at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa on July 22, 2008. Now it looks like the Stray Cats will strut once again and will headline Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 21, at The Orleans Hotel (4500 W. Tropicana Ave.) in Las Vegas.

The show will take place Thursday, April 19-Sunday, April 22 and also feature sets by the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy, Carl Mann, The Eldorados and more. There will be eight different burlesque shows, a car show, vintage fashion show, pin-up contests, jiving lessons and classes, pool parties and more. Four day passes start at $150 at VivaLasVegas.net.

The Stray Cats, known for hits such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17” and “Rock This Town,” formed in New York in 1978. The group has had numerous periods of inactivity as each member has worked on solo projects. Now that a decade has passed since its last performance, Setzer, who jokingly said he’d want to get the group back together before he lost his pompadour, also said that he missed playing with the Stray Cats guys.

“I miss it,” he said during an interview in November 2016. “Especially now, I mean let’s face it, we’re not kids anymore. We’re getting older and when we talk about the stuff that we did and that feeling we had of taking over the world, as silly as that sounds now, it really takes us back and now I’m like, ‘Oh gosh, we’re still here!’ We’re still here and we can play our asses off, so, let’s play!”

Rocker, who is a longtime Laguna Beach resident and has enjoyed his own solo success, said via a press release put out on Tuesday, “Just a string bass, a guitar and a drum, Stray Cats are back to show ’em how it’s done. 39 Years after our first gigs, we’re back! Can’t wait to rock again with my brothers Brian and Slim.”

Obviously this reunion opens the door for more shows and possibly even a summer tour, though no further details have yet to be announced.

Los Stray Cats anuncian su reunión para actuar en un festival en Las Vegas 02/01/2018 - Noticias

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La mítica banda de rockabilly ha confirmado su primer concierto en diez años. El show tendrá lugar en el Orleans Hotel de Las Vegas el sábado 21 de abril, según lo informó el grupo a través de las redes sociales.

WE'RE BRINGING IT BACK AGAIN! Stray Cats reunite for their first North American performance in 10 years on Saturday, April 21st part of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend!!

Tickets ---> http://bit.ly/1F72GNF 12:17 - 2 ene. 2018

Stray Cats encabezará el fin de semana de Rockabilly del festival Viva Las Vegas, que incluye actuaciones de Jerry Lee Lewis y Duane Eddy, así como concursos de pin-ups y espectáculos de burlesque, entre otras atracciones.

Aún se desconoce si la reunión de Stray Cats será para un único concierto o significa el comienzo de una gira.

Los Stray Cats (Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker y Slim Jim Phantom) tuvieron una seguidilla de éxitos a principios de los 80 con “Rock This Town”, “Stray Cat Strut” y “(She’s) Sexy + 17”.

Excepto por un par de años a mediados de los 80, la banda estuvo activa hasta 1993 y se reunió de vez en cuando para giras entre 2004 y 2009. Cada uno de los miembros grabó como solista, siendo Setzer el que logró mayor éxito con la Brian Setzer Orchestra y una serie de álbumes en solitario.

Este no será el primer regreso de los Stray Cats. En 2004, Setzer, Rocker y Phantom hicieron una gira de un mes por las principales ciudades de Europa; en 2007, el tour fue por los Estados Unidos (junto a ZZ Top y The Pretenders); y al año siguiente por Australia y Nueva Zelanda.

La última vez que se vio a Stray Cats sobre un escenario fue el 4 de abril de 2009,

Noticias2 enero, 2018

POSIBLE GIRA DE STRAY CATS TRAS EL ANUNCIO DE UN CONCIERTO EN LAS VEGAS EN ABRIL por Carlos Pérez Báez

Stray Cats se reúnen para un concierto el próximo 21 de abril de 2018 en un festival en la ciudad de Las Vegas. Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker y Slim Jim Phantomse reunirán para tocar en Estados Unidos en el festival Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend en el hotel The Orleans Hotel que reunirá más de 100 nombres y bandas entre ellas confirmadas Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy, Big Sandy, The Eldorados o Hayden Thompson entre otros entre el 19 y 22 de abril.

Será la primera actuación de Stray Cats en 11 años y 10 de aquella gira de despedida “Stay Cats Farewell Tour” entre 2008 y 2099 con conciertos en Australia y Nueva Zelanda y su último en Minneapolis en 2009 para celebrar el 50 cumpleaños de Brian Setzer.

Stray Cats fundamentales dentro del Rockabilly y su resurgimiento en la década de los ochenta con la formación neoyorquina compuesta por Brian Setzer a la guitarra y voz, Lee Rocker al bajo y Slim Jim Phantom a la batería. Ellos fueron vitales en aquella época redefiniendo el Rockabilly, a través de incendiarios conciertos y magníficos discos, la gran mayoría de ellos influenciados por Eddie Cochran, Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent o Bill Haley & His Comets.

Lo curioso de Stray Cats, pese a ser norteamericanos, su base de operaciones siempre fue Inglaterra y Europa. Tras múltiples separaciones y reuniones la banda ofrece su último concierto en el 50 cumpleaños de Brian Setzer, en un concierto en el 2009 en Minneapolis, tras haber estado la banda el año anterior girando en Australia y Nueva Zelanda.

Brian Setzer es uno de los guitarristas mas reputados y queridos del Rock and Roll, con una larga carrera, en la que sus raíces siempre han estado presentes, ha protagonizado una revitalización de géneros como el Swing o el Rockabilly, tanto en formato trío como en su propia Big Band. Es difícil entender los bandazos que daba el grupo, cambiando de estilo, por un lado eran populares grabando y tocando Rockabilly, mientras por el otro intentaban llegar a un público mayor, con canciones que después no eran interpretadas en directo. Antes de su primer disco en solitario, Brian Setzer ya es una estrella de moda y un guitarrista bastante reputado, multiplica su presencia en los medios y forma parte del proyecto de Robert Plant, Honeydrippers.

Setzer posee una discografía de lujo.

Slim Jim Phantom compaginó su trabajo de Stray Cats junto a otras bandas realmente formidables como Phantom, Rocker & Slick, junto al guitarrista de David Bowie y John Lennon Earl Slick, produciéndole dos discos, Col. Parker junto al guitarrista de Guns N’ Roses que sustituyó a Izzy Stradlin Gilby Clarke, Dead Men Walking junto a gente como Bill Duffy, Mick Jones, Mike Peters, etc. o sobre todo The Head Cat junto a Lemmy y Danny B. Harvey, realizando dos discos de estudio y un directo realmente sobresalientes.

Finalmente el contrabajista carismático y talentoso de los Cats, Lee Rocker, otro rockero entre dios y el diablo, hijo de un clarinetista neoyorquino, posee también una discografía personal descomunal, igual que en el apartado de colaboraciones, realmente abrumadora: Carl Perkins, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Keith Richards, John Fogerty, o Scotty Moore, por citar algunos.

Si nada se tuerce, habrá gira mundial de Stray Cats para este 2018. Seguiremos informando.

“The Stray Cats” To Reunite For First North American Show In 10 Years

By Blake PowersJanuary 3, 2018 at 12:10 pm Filed Under:"Orleans" Las Vegas, "Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend", Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, Slim Jim Phantom, The Stray Cats

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For the first time in 10 years, The Stray Cats will reunite for their first North American show, Saturday April 21, at Orleans in Las Vegas, for the “Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend.”

The Stray Cats will share the stage with 1950’s Rock Roll legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy, and over 100 live bands will play over 4 days!

Stray Cats guitarist and The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s leader/guitarist Brian Setzer notes on the Stray Cats website, “There’s something magic about a Stray Cats show, Viva Las Vegas is the perfect event to experience that. C’mon down and Rock This Town.”

Learn more at http://www.vivalasvegas.net Long live Rock & Roll!!!

Stray Cats to Reunite for April Las Vegas Gig

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members of the acclaimed American rockabilly trio, The Stray Cats—will reunite for their first North American performance in 10 years on April 21 in Las Vegas at the Orleans when they headline Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend. The group, known for hits such hits such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17” and “Rock This Town,” will share the stage with such musical legends as Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy.

“There’s something magic about a Stray Cats show, and Viva Las Vegas is the perfect event to experience that,” said Setzer in a press release.

Beginning April 19, Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend will showcase over 100 live bands across four days, eight burlesque shows, a massive car show (all cars built before 1964), vintage fashion show, pin-up contest, jiving lessons and a jiving contest. On hand will be over 120 vendors, pool parties, bands, music all night, DJs and record hops plus much more.

Formed by guitarist/vocalist Setzer, upright bass player Rocker and drummer Phantom in the Long Island town of Massapequa, N.Y., in 1979, the trio shared a love for rockabilly music and after banging around New York and Philadelphia for a few months, in the summer of 1980, they were persuaded by a mutual friend to hop a plane to London where a rockabilly

revival movement was just beginning to emerge. The group remained active until 1984, then again from 1986-93 and 2004-09. They’ve released 10 albums in all to date.

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In their time apart, Setzer has appeared with Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and Robert Plant, and has also led the Brian Setzer Orchestra. Phantom and Rocker played with David Bowie guitarist Earl Slick and, either separately or together, worked with artists like Carl Perkins, Ringo Starr and Willie Nelson.

The Stray Cats were inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

For tickets and more information regarding the Las Vegas performance, go here.

ストレイ・キャッツが復活、再結成ライヴを米 国で4月に開催 2018/01/03 05:10掲載（Last Update：2018/01/03 05:45）

Stray Cats - Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018

ストレイ・キャッツ（Stray Cats）が復活。米ラスベガスで開催 される世界最大のロカビリー・イべント＜Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender＞に出演決定。10年ぶりの北米公演で、4 月21日に出演します。メンバーはブライアン・セッツァー（ Brian Setzer）、リー・ロッカー（Lee Rocker）、スリム・ジム ・ファントム（Slim Jim Phantom）。＜Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender＞は4月19日から4月22日までラスベガス のThe Orleans Hotelで開催されます。

The Stray Cats to play first US show in 10 years at Las Vegas rockabilly fest in April Comments Off Share Article

Courtesy of MSO PRThe Stray Cats will strut into Sin City this spring for their first concert in North America in a decade. The retro rock 'n' roll trio -singer/guitarist Brian Setzer, bassist Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom -- will play a headlining set on Saturday, April 21, at The Orleans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend event.

"There's something magic about a Stray Cats show," says Setzer in a statement. "Viva Las Vegas is the perfect event to experience that. C'mon down and Rock This Town!"

Adds Rocker, "Just a string bass, a guitar and a drum, Stray Cats are back to show 'em how it's done.

39 years after our first gigs, we're back!"

Performing on the bill with The Stray Cats will be two Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy.

The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend runs from Thursday, April 19, through Sunday, April 22, and features a variety of concerts and other activities at various venues. Other artists performing at the extravaganza include Wanda Jackson, Freddie Cannon, Los Straitjackets and dozens more.

The festival also will feature a car show, burlesque shows and competitions, swimsuit contests, themed parties, a bowling tournament, DJ sets and more.

For all the details, visit VivaLasVegas.net.

Stray Cats anuncia show de reunião em Las Vegas 03/01/2018 | Por: Marcos Chapeleta

Foto: Reprodução/Facebook

O lendário power trio Stray Cats anunciou um show de reunião em Las Vegas. A performance histórica acontece no dia 21 de abril, no festival Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend.

Brian Setzer (guitarra e vocal), Lee Rocker (baixo) e Slim Jim Phantom (bateria) se apresentaram juntos pela última vez em julho de 2008.

Formado em Nova York em 1978, o grupo de rockabilly ficou conhecido por hits como “Rock This Town” e “Stray Cat Strut”.

Stray Cats Announce First Live Show in 10 Years at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend CHRISTOPHER LEE JANUARY 3RD, 2018 - 11:29 PM

It’s not unlike the Stray Cats to be as consistently retro as possible. The 80’s hit-making outfit has just announced a new reunion show today for Spring, and, of course, it was for a rockabilly festival.

The rockabilly trio, consisting of guitarist and frontman Brian Setzer, double bassist Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom (oh how I love these names), formed back in 1979 in Long Island, New York, but New York couldn’t hold them in. With numerous hits across the US, UK, Canada and Australia such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town” and “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” the band was at the forefront of the ’50s revival moment that began in the late ’70s.

And though the band’s largely been on recess during the last decade while each member pursued solo projects, it looks like the gang’s back together again. In their first gig in 10 years, the Stray Cats have announced that they will be headlining on April 21 at the Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, for the

Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, alongside such performers as Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy.

The festival will showcase over 100 live bands across four days, along with such 50’s revival events like eight burlesque shows, a massive car show (all cars having been built before 1964), a vintage fashion show, a pin up contest, and “jiving” lessons.

The announcement came as both Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker posted the same message “We’re gonna rock this town…Announcement coming at noon PST!,” accompanied by a vintage photo of the group.

Check out the announcement below.

The Stray Cats vuelve a los escenarios Diez años han tenido que pasar para que el conjunto estadounidense de rockabilly vuelva a los escenarios. ¡Sí!, The Stray Cats vuelven a reunirse para actuar en el festival Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, el próximo sábado 21 de abril en el Orleans Hotel de la ciudad de Nevada.

Antes de acabar el año, el guitarrista de la agrupación Brian Setzer dio una pequeña pista de que el 2 de enero tendríamos que tener los ojos abiertos junto a una fotografía de la banda. De esta manera, a través de las redes sociales, el grupo anuncia su vuelta a los escenarios, de momento, para una única fecha. Lo que no sabemos es si esta reunión contará con más actuaciones y si, se diera el caso, volverán a pisar España como hicieran en 2004 con su gira 25º aniversario.

WE'RE BRINGING IT BACK AGAIN! Stray Cats reunite for their first North American performance in 10 years on Saturday, April 21st part of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend!!

Tickets ---> http://bit.ly/1F72GNF 12:17 - 2 ene. 2018

La última vez que se pudo ver a Stray Cats juntos sobre las tablas fue el 4 de abril de 2009, cuando Setzer festejó su 50 cumpleaños en una fiesta que tuvo lugar en el Fine Line Music Café de Minneapolis, su ciudad natal.

Como curiosidad, el batería Slim Jim Phantom trabajó con Lemmy Kilmister, líder de Motörhead. Junto a Danny B. Harvey formaron The Head Cat, un grupo de rockabilly que publicó su primer disco ‘Fool’s Paradise’ en 2006. El nombre del conjunto parte de Motörhead, The Stray Cats y 13 Cats.

Brian Setzer’s Stray Cats to reunite for first show in 10 years Influential rockabilly outfit will headline Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in April

BY LAKE SCHATZ ON JANUARY 04, 2018, 12:55PM 0 COMMENTS

Time to style up your pompadour: Brian Setzer’s influential rockabilly group the Stray Catsare reuniting for their first live performance in a decade.

The Long Island-bred trio is set return to the stage to headline the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 21st. The event promises burlesque

shows, bowling, and “jiving lessons,” as well as additional sets from such acts as Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy.

Rounded out by Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker, the Stray Cats have released more than eight albums since forming in 1979. Built For Speed, from 1982, is their most successful record, containing hit singles “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town”, which the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame once listed as one of the songs that helped to shape rock and roll. The three-piece’s last release came in 2004 with the live album Rumble in Brixton.

Aside from the Stray Cats, Setzer’s kept busy as part of his swing revival act The Brian Setzer Orchestra. Slim Jim has played with Motörhead’s Lemmy as part of the rock band The Head Cat, while Rocker has logged studio time over the years with the likes of George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Keith Richards, and Willie Nelson.

One Offs: Stray Cats To Reunite 5:06 AM, Thursday, 1/04/2018 By: Jay Smith

Debbie VanStory / rockinexposures.comStray CatsVerizon Wireless Amphitheater, Irvine, Calif.They’re not talking tour

nor are they alluding to other plans, but the original members of the Stray Catsare reuniting for one performance in April.

Credited with introducing rockabilly to a young MTV generation during the early 1980s, the Stray Cats – guitarist/singer Brian Setzer, upright bassist Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom – burst on the scene in 1982 with “Stray Cat Strut” and continued to rack up the hits with singles like “Rock This Town” and “(She’s Sexy) +17.”

Now the boys have touched up their tattoos and greased up their pompadours for at least one night of Stray Cat prowling. The April 21 performance will be at the Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas where the band will grace the stage at the Viva Las Vegas Car Show, on a lineup that also boast rockabilly legends Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy.

While members of the Stray Cats have appeared at past Viva Las Vegas Car Shows, the April gig will mark the first time the band has rocked the event.

Of course, you get cars, too. Lots of cars. The VLV Car Show features up to 1,000 classic automobiles.

Tickets are on sale now.

Stray Cats Planning Reunion Show

1/7/2018 11:00 AM ET Brian Setzer's legendary breakout band the Stray Cats have announced plans for their first show together in over ten years. The show will take place on April 21st at The Orleans in Las Vegas and Setzer says he's thrilled to reconnect with the band's original lineup.

"There's something magic about a Stray Cats show, Viva Las Vegas is the perfect event to experience that. C'mon down and Rock This Town!" Setzer says.

Lee Rocker adds: "Just a string bass, a guitar and a drum, Stray Cats are back to show em how it's done. 39 years after our first gigs, we're back! Can't wait to Rock again with my brothers Brian and Slim."

Slim Jim also adds: "Happy and thrilled to be hitting the stage with the Cats at Viva Las Vegas. We're The Rockabilly Kings back to reclaim our throne!"

Find more details about the event here."

by RTT Staff Writer For comments and feedback: editorial@rttnews.com

Ladner pinup queen eyes Vegas Crowned Miss Ladner in 2017, Dandy D’Lish needs your vote to get to Sin City Ian Jacques / Delta Optimist JANUARY 12, 2018 08:32 AM

Dandy D’Lish has fallen in love with the pinup world since entering the inaugural pageant at the Ladner Quilt Walk and Car Show three years ago.

Photograph By SHIMONA HENRY Dandy D’Lish is just a few clicks away from winning the top prize at the Miss Viva Las Vegas Pinup Pageant, but she needs some help from the folks here to get her there.

The Ladner woman has always had a love for vintage fashion, but never considered pinup before seeing an ad in the Optimist in early 2015.

“There on the page was the most beautiful blonde, Dixie Delight, happily sipping from a pineapple,” she recalled. “The ad, posted by Billie’s Barbershop, stated that they were looking for women to compete in the inaugural pinup competition at the Quilt Walk and Car Show. Well,

after I Googled everything I could find on pinup pageants, I somehow worked up the courage to enter.”

She has entered the local contest three times and after finishing third in 2016, she was crowned Miss Ladner at last year’s event. She also won the title of Tiki Queen at the Grease Gears and Grooves pinup pageant in Duncan last summer.

“Once I had a taste for pinup and all the amazing things that come with it, like photoshoots, new friendships, charity functions, modeling opportunities, courage, determination and added confidence, I was hooked and wanted more,” she said.

“I asked everyone I admired for advice and to share their experiences with me. A true pinup girl is supportive, uplifting, considerate and helpful. I learned that the Vegas competition is the largest of its kind and I wanted to experience it all. After getting a couple more local pageants under my belt I set my sights on Vegas.”

Every fall, women are invited to submit an online application to the Viva Las Vegas Pinup Contest, open to those from every country and age group. There were more than 160 applications this year. The judges choose their top six and then decide who will be going forward to the online voting round. There are approximately 80 women in this round, hoping for the final six spots.

To help get Dandy D’Lish over the top, go to www.vivalasvegas.net/pin-up-contest to vote. She stresses you must vote from a computer, as phones don’t work.

The finalists advance to the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender Car Show in April.

“I plan to continue to be involved in classic car shows, pageants, charity events and vintage fashion shows. I’m also hoping to start offering classes locally here with special guest instructors and speakers, who have much more experience and have truly been trailblazers in this field,” she said.

“Standing on stage is the scariest and most empowering thing I’ve ever done for myself and I want to share that experience with others.”

You can find out more about the contest on her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/dandydlish/.

STRAY CATS REUNITE FOR THE FIRST U.S. PERFORMANCE IN OVER A DECADE Posted on January 20, 2018

STRAY CATS REUNITE FOR THE FIRST U.S. PERFORMANCE IN OVER A DECADE ATVIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKEND, SAT. APRIL 21!

ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAMERS JERRY LEE LEWIS & DUANE EDDY TO SHARE THE STAGE WITH THE STRAY CATS! LARGEST ROCKABILLY EVENT IN THE WORLD, NOW IN IT’S 21ST YEAR, IS THE LONGEST RUNNING MUSIC FESTIVAL IN LAS VEGAS! VLV CAR SHOW SHOWCASES 800-1000 CLASSIC CARS, 5 BANDS & A PIN-UP CONTEST

Iconic ‘80s Rockabilly trio, the STRAY CATS, are reuniting to perform at the Largest Rockabilly Event in the World— Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, on Saturday April 21st at The Orleans. Original Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom have all played Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend with their solo acts in the past, and are honored to grace the stage again together at the Viva Las Vegas Car Show, along with legendary Rock N Roll Hall of Famers Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy.

STRAY CATS are best known for their high-energy performances with hits “Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and “Rock This Town,” which the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has listed as one of the songs that shaped rock and roll.

STRAY CATS, the band that put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early ’80s, scored several big hits on both sides of the Atlantic thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style brought “up to date” with exaggerated pompadours and colorful tattoos and as well as genuine musical chops that evoked the best players of rockabilly’s original heyday. Formed by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer, upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Lee Rocker in the Long Island town of Massapequa, NY, in 1979, the trio shared a love for Rockabilly music and after banging around New York and Philadelphia for a few months, in the summer of 1980, they were persuaded by a mutual friend to hop a plane to London where a rockabilly revival movement was just beginning to emerge. Their massive hits and videos include “Runaway Boys,” “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and “I Won’t Stand in Your Way.” For more information on the STRAY CATS, visit: Official Website | Facebook DATE: Saturday April 21st TIME:

9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

WHERE: Vegas.

Viva Las Vegas Car Show, The Orleans Hotel, 4500 W. Tropicana, Las

TICKETS: http://www.vivalasvegas.net/tickets/ VLV is the largest event of its type in the world, featuring over 100 bands, 20+ DJs, and fans from all over the globe, who come to experience Rockabilly & Original 50s Music, a Classic Car Show, Burlesque Competition, Vintage Fashion Show, Dance Lessons and Competition, Tiki Pool Parties, swimsuit contests, Burlesque Bingo,Pin-Up Beauty Academy, Pin-Up Contest, over 120 Vendors, a Bowling event, Tattoo Lounge and more.

VLV attracts the most eye-catching, stylish, head-turning people you will ever see in one place.

VLV is promoted by Tom Ingram, who has been actively involved in the Rockabilly scene for 40 years. The festival is 4 days of non-stop events April 19-22nd, selling out in advance 10 years in a row, with over 9,000 attending the four-day festival and up to 20,000 people attending the Saturday Car Show. The Car show Saturday April 21st is the only event of the festival which fans can purchase a one-day ticket for. The VLV Car Show features 800 –1,000 vintage cars, (which must be period correct, and pre 1964). Also at the VLV Car Show, the annual VLV Pin Up Contest. The VLV Car Show showcases Classic Cars as well as famous cars from the movies, and is all ages and fun for the whole family.

For a full schedule of events: http://www.vivalasvegas.net/schedule-of-events

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Las Vegas is host to unique events throughout the year. Sin City is home to everything from the massive Consumer Electronics Show to domino tournaments. Music festivals are equally diverse with concerts that include today’s pop music to classic and modern blues bands.

The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, which began in 1998, is an annual 4-day music festival and car show that takes place every Easter weekend annually. Rockabilly Weekend has grown to be the largest event of its type in the world. It features bands and fans from all over the globe who come to experience Rockabilly & Original 50s Music.

During the weekend there’s a huge Classic Car Show, Burlesque Competition, Vintage Fashion Show, Dance Lessons and Competition, Tiki Pool Parties & swimsuit contests held daily, Burlesque Bingo, PinUp Beauty Academy, Pin-Up Contest, over 120 Vendors, a Bowling event, Sailor Jerry Tattoo Lounge hosted by Stedfast Tattoo Parlor, Weddings at Car Show and more.

While this might seem like a niche event it attracts guest from all over the world. Rockabilly Weekend has grown from the first year’s 1,200 people in attendance to an attendance of 20,000. Events and nearby hotels often sell out in advance. In fact, organizers say “The VLV (Viva Las Vegas) event has sold out in advance for the last few years, so attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early.”

The host hotel, The Orleans, is already booked to capacity for the weekend! Organizers will set up deals with other nearby casino-hotels. You can find a list of nearby hotel partners here. Caesars Entertainment and Total Rewards loyalists will note that Rio isn’t on this list. This could be a good time to check for discounts or complimentary rooms

Events for Rockabilly Weekend will take place in 6 different music venues within The Orleans Hotel and Casino. There will be additional areas on site for vendors and more. Rockabilly Weekend isn’t a fly by night operation.

Stray Cats Performing At Rockabilly Weekend Rockabilly Weekend features 100+ bands and 20+ rockabilly DJs performing nightly between the hours of 1 pm and 7 am. The performers include Original 50s Stars of Rockabilly, legends of Rock ‘n Roll and Doo Wop, and current rockabilly bands from all over the world. The Stray Cats have announced that they will be reforming and playing at this year’s event. The band lineup isn’t entirely scheduled but you can find the full list of performers here.

Car Show and Vendor Information The Viva Las Vegas Car Show takes place on Saturday of the event. The show will feature 800 –1,000 vintage cars which must be period correct and pre 1963. Bands will be performing during the Car Show (from 10:30 am – 7: 00 pm).

Vendors are open daily, offering anything related to the scene: Vintage and reproduction clothing, event merchandise, records, CD’s, car accessories, bags, hair pomade, shoes, hats, posters, stickers, and more.

Help a unique Canberran achieve her dream: Make her Miss Viva Las Vegas 2018

By Nina Gbor - 21 January 2018 1

Miss Cherrybomb: Canberra’s contestant for Miss Pinup 2018. Photos: Supplied.

One unique Canberran, Miss Cherrybomb, is gunning for the crown in the most revered and highly recognised international pinup competitions, Miss Viva Las Vegas Pinup 2018. However, she needs your votes to make it happen. Having been fortunate enough

to win the competition’s ‘best dressed’ title in 2015, Miss Cherrybomb is hoping to make Australia proud by bringing the crown home. Holding this title will give her a bigger platform to continue advocating for self-acceptance in a world that demands perfection.

If you’ve ever seen the glamorous Miss Cherrybomb anywhere in Canberra, you’d think you’ve just spotted a 1940s/50s movie star that just stepped off the original set of a Rita Hayworth classic. Her style is reminiscent of the empowered, confident and elegant women of that era. A true unicorn and credit to Canberra, her look often elicits fond, cherished memories of ancestral family, loved ones and the romanticism of that era.

We spoke to Miss Cherrybomb about her aspirations for the title and among other things what you can do to help her win the title.

RA: What is a Pinup model and what does being a Pinup model involve?

MC: I don’t typically class myself as a pinup model, I’m just a 23year-old who worships the style of the 1940’s and 1950’s! I have been styling myself after the greats from the silver screen era since 2011 and I constantly experiment with my style; swapping between well-tailored 1940’s suits to 1950’s full-skirted day dresses. Most of all I have a particular passion for 1940’s tiki and Hawaiian true vintage pieces.

RA: How did you become a Pinup model and why did you choose to do it?

MC: I don’t like to think of myself as a model because at this stage in my life being a pinup doesn’t pay the bills… yet! However, people do gravitate towards me more due to my particular style choices, more often than not I am reminding people of their past, their family or just memories they hold dear. People love to ask me why I choose to dress this way, and for me it’s plain and simple; I love the elegance that oozes from 1940’s and 1950’s style. Looking at a photo of Lauren Bacall, Ava Garner, Vivien Leigh or Hedy Lamarr you see a strong, elegant and empowered woman. And as someone who wanted to increase her confidence and become a headstrong woman, these inspirations were life-changing.

RA: What is the Miss Viva Las Vegas Pinup competition?

MC: The Miss Viva Las Vegas Pinup Pageant is a 1950’s style pageant that is open to women over the age of 21 of all shapes and

sizes, from all over the world! The pageant is one of the many jewels in the crowns of the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend that takes place annually in April, and has done so for the last 21 years! Viva is celebrating their 21st birthday this year so it’s expected to be a huge turnout, even The Stray Cats (band) have reformed to play the event! (I’m dying of excitement to see them perform live!) Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is a 4-day event that runs out of the Orleans Casino in Las Vegas that features pinups, shopping, vintage traders, bands, dancing, burlesque, a massive car show on the Saturday and wraps up on the Sunday with a giant pool party including more music, more dancing and even a vintage swimwear competition!

RA: What Pinup titles do you currently hold?

MC: I was fortunate enough to head to Las Vegas in 2015 to compete in the Miss Viva Las Vegas Pinup Pageant and was even luckier to come away with the title of best dressed. This year I would like to go one better and bring the crown home for Australia, once and for all! That’s why I’m seeking votes! To help me make the cut, to get on stage and have the great honour of representing Australia again in the world’s most highly recognised and revered international pinup pageant.

RA: What would it mean to you if you won the 2018 competition?

MC: The Miss Viva Las Vegas Pinup Pageant is the world’s most highly recognised pageants and as such, the title it awards carries a lot of weight in the pinup world. To me, winning the pageant would

prove to myself and to pinups everywhere that you don’t have to take yourself so seriously. Anyone who follows me on Instagram(@Cherrybomb_x) knows I am a self-confessed idiot! I love to have fun and poke fun at myself. Some women in the pinup scene spend so much time cultivating the perfect image being sure to never misstep on social media or in public. Whereas I love to own my flaws and wear them proudly on my sleeve as a badge of honour! Becoming the custodian of the Miss Viva Las Vegas title would enable me to advocate a message of self-acceptance in a world so hell-bent on perfection.

If you’d like to support this Canberran achieve her dream, vote for her to gain a place on stage at the Miss Viva Las Vegas Pinup Pageant by following a few simple steps:

1. Follow the link: http://www.vivalasvegas.net/pin-up-contest/ 2. Scroll down until you see ‘Miss Cherrybomb’, click vote under the photo above; 3. Enter your email and the captcha and click ok; 4. An email will be sent to the email address entered and you need to confirm the vote!

(Please note that voting works best on a computer, laptop or tablet device).

Simple as that!

Do 40s and 50s style give you pleasant memories of the past?

Let us know in the comments below. Remember to vote for Miss Cherrybomb and encourage your friends and family to do the same.

Stray Cats strutting back onstage for rockabilly weekend Brian Setzer, the original frontman for Stray Cats, has frequently performed in Las Vegas with Brian Setzer Orchestra.

(AP Photo/Dawn Villella)

Rockabilly pioneer, Brian Setzer performs at the 19th Annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender at the Orleans Hotel and Casino on Saturday, April 16, 2016. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @Vegas88s

Rockabilly pioneer, Brian Setzer performs at the 19th Annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender at the Orleans Hotel and Casino on Saturday, April 16, 2016. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow @Vegas88s

By John Katsilometes Las Vegas Review-Journal January 30, 2018 - 7:22 pm

As the great Brian Setzer once promised, “We’re gonna rock this town, rock it inside out.”

The Stray Cats co-founder and frontman could have been singing about anywhere — Detroit, Nashville, even Chico, Calif. But his forecast is for Las Vegas, specifically Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, running April 19-23 at The Orleans.

For the first time in a decade, the three-piece rockabilly trailblazers who ruled FM radio and MTV in the early 1980s is reuniting for a live performance. Stray Cats are to close an all-star bill at 7 p.m.

April 21, preceded by Duane Eddy (famous for the “Peter Gunn” theme and “Rebel Rouser”) at 3:30 p.m. and rock ‘n’ roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis at 5 p.m.

Tickets are available to see that lineup at the outdoor Car Show Stage. The full event schedule, released today, and ticket information is on the VLV website.

Stray Cats, who cashed in on “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17” and “I Won’t Stand in Your Way” in their hit-making heyday, most recently performed live at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, Calif. on July 22, 2008.

Setzer and fellow Stray Cats original members Lee Rocker and “Slim” Jim Phantom have all headlined Rockabilly weekend in previous years, but never collectively. Setzer has performed with his Brian Setzer Orchestra at Vegas venues over the years, including Pearl at the Palms in December 2014 and at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay last June.

The 58-year-old Setzer has hinted at a Stray Cats reunion, telling the Ocean County Register in December 2016, “We’re a special band, we really have good chemistry. I don’t know when we’ll do it, but hopefully before I lose my pompadour.”

And if these guys are interested in extending this reunion, a five-show spree at a Strip theater would sure hit the spot.

What of Brad?

Our buddy Brad Garrett, who is as funny off-stage as on , has been cast in the second season of the Showtime series “I’m Dying Up Here.” The series explores the oft-cutthroat world of comedy on the Sunset Strip in the 1970s. Jim Carrey is executive producer.

Garrett plays the legendary comic Roy Martin, who partners with comedy club maven Goldie Herschlag (played by Oscar-winner Melissa Leo, honored in 2011 as Best Supporting Actress in “The Fighter”). Martin tutors the young comics attempting to leap to fame in Goldie’s star-making comedy club.

The series’ second season premieres May 6.

In the meantime, Garrett is appearing almost every weekend through April at his eponymous comedy club at MGM Grand’s Underground. As he often jokes, “I’m next door to the pretzel shop and across from Häagen-Dazs. This is what happens when your ex-wife takes all your ‘Raymond’ money.”

Doin’ it nightly A cast member from a long-ago production on the Strip is taking issue with the contention that “Absinthe” at Caesars Palace is the only Las Vegas show ever to perform 14 times per week, with no scheduled days off.

“Absinthe” announced Monday that it will begin that ambitious run May 14.

But venerable stage performer Carolyn Freeman recalls “Flower Drum Song,” the Vegas version of the Broadway musical and feature film, which ran at Thunderbird hotel-casino from 1961-’63.

As Freeman says, “We did 14 shows for approximately 2 ½ years. It wasn’t easy, but it was successful and I danced every minute of it.” She recalls the show taking a six-month break from the Strip — only to perform an extended run at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.

Also, two adult revues in the Stabile Productions family also set nightly schedules. “X Burlesque” at Bugsy’s Cabaret at Flamingo Las Vegas and sister production “X Country” at Harrah’s are both staged nightly. Those are single shows per night, no dark nights, but they do take select nights off for Matt and Angela Stabile’s annual Halloween and Christmas parties, and are also dark on New Year’s Eve. Mizuya moniker modified Mizuya is a fine term for a sushi restaurant, but it’s never conjured images of rocking, live music.

That has changed, as the lounge connected to the raw-fish emporium at Mandalay Bay switched to Rhythm & Riffs this month.

The anchor show remains Nashville Unplugged, at 8 p.m. Fridays and hosted by Nashville singer/songwriter Aaron Benward. No cover charge, and no cover tunes, in this all-original music experience.

And this …

On the topic of names, Rose. Rabbit. Lie. Showroom is likely to be renamed as “Opium” moves in for a March 10 premiere. Spiegelworld Ballroom is among the names being kicked around. A personal favorite, House of Howie, has evidently been rejected.

Going to a go-go Tommy Shaw, Lawrence Gowan and Todd Sucherman of Styx checked out the Rolling Stones Exhibitionism attraction at Palazzo on Tuesday. They are all, predictably, huge Stones fans.

“Renegades in the Fast Lane,” featuring Styx and Don Felder of the Eagles, continues Wednesday night and through the weekend at The Venetian Theater.

John Katsilometes’ column runs daily in the A section. Contact him atjkatsilometes@reviewjournal.com. Follow @johnnykats on Twitter,@JohnnyKats1 on Instagram.

The World of Pin-Up Fashion Is Empowering Women

By Molly Feser Posted Jan 31 2018-03:11pm Tagged

Photo courtesy of Emily Watson

In an era where women are often still expected to dress and look a certain way, Emily Watson has found a passion that transcends these ideals: pin-up modeling. The term “pin-ups� originated from soldiers receiving provocative pictures of women that they would literally pin up on their walls during the war. An iconic figure in history, pin-up girls represent confidence and feminism. In this interview

with Watson, who is currently competing in the Miss Viva Las Vegas Pin-Up Contest, she explains how she got her start in the pin-up world and why it’s her passion.

What is the Miss Viva Las Vegas Pin-Up Contest?

“It’s an annual event at the Rockabilly festival, which represents the retro vintage scene. At Rockabilly there is a vintage car show, which is where Miss Viva Las Vegas takes place. People can vote for all of the women from all over the world online, and 12 of those women will be chosen to go onstage at the competition. The women that are chosen are the ones who embody the ideals of Miss Viva Las Vegas: diverse, accepting, poised and classy. The “old hollywood actress” ideals.”

How did you get into the pin-up modeling scene?

“I consider myself an old soul. I love jazz music and the overall style of that period. About 6 or 7 years ago I began watching YouTube tutorials on how to do vintage hairstyles and makeup, and that’s how I first discovered pin-up. Cherry Doll Face is one of the more well-known models and I watched a lot of her tutorials. She’s very laid-back, original and makes it look easy. I saw that she was doing a photoshoot at Viva, which was the first year I went. That year I didn’t know there was a contest so I signed up the second year. My stage name is “Miss Emmy de la Mer.”

Who are some of your biggest inspirations?

“Bettie Page is kind of considered the queen of pin-up. She’s very edgy. Betty Brosmer is one of my biggest inspirations because she went from pin-up modeling to bodybuilding, and bodybuilding is one of my other passions. A lot of people think Marilyn Monroe when they think of pin-up, and a lot of models will mimic her look. It looks nice, but I personally don’t think it’s very original. I believe in having your own style, and I don’t like to mimic anyone. But the classics are there to inspire us and to help us create our own image.”

How has pin-up modeling empowered you?

“I’m naturally very shy and it’s helped me open up more and be myself. I call myself a pin-up artist, not necessarily a model. Even though we compete in a contest, all of the women in this community encourage each other. I also love how diverse it is. Everyone has their own version of the pin-up style. Depending on people’s nationalities, they might take their culture and use it in the style. It’s very accepting and I’ve met a lot of people, and I hope to meet more.”

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How involved in the pin-up scene are you?

“Since so much of the scene is in the West Coast, like in California, it’s unfortunately not as big in the East Coast. But I try to do as many photo shoots as I can. This will be my third year at Viva, and my second year doing the contest.”

How has pin-up become such a big part of your life?

“It’s a little expensive, but it’s one of my passions. I feel comfortable in the clothes. I love antiques and anything vintage. It’s something that’s always been a part of me, but this is just an extension.

When I put the clothes on, it feels like I’m a part of history. It’s like I’m time traveling.”

While it may be less talked about, pin-up modeling symbolizes acceptance, feminism, and originality that the world needs more of.

Brian Setzer brings ‘Rockabilly Riot!’ tour to…

Brian Setzer brings ‘Rockabilly Riot!’ tour to Pala Casino Spa & Resort in June

File photo by Armando Brown, Orange Country Register/SCNG

Brian Setzer brings his “Rockabilly Riot!” tour to Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Saturday, June 2.

By STEPHANIE SCHULTE | sschulte@scng.com | The Press-Enterprise

February 12, 2018 at 2:19 pm

Brian Setzer will rock the house at Pala Casino Resort & Spa when he brings his “Rockabilly Riot!” summer tour to town on Saturday, June 2.

The legendary singer/songwriter and frontman of the Stray Cats and Brian Setzer Orchestra is known for his high-energy shows filled with hit songs such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town,” and “Jump Jive An’ Wail.”

The tour date happens after the Stray Cats will reunite and headline the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 21, at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas.

Pre-sale fan club tickets for the June show go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, and will be available through Feb. 16. Local pre-sale tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15.

Tickets for the public will be available for purchase at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16.

7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $39$59. 877-946-7252, palacasino.com.

Rock those towns: Brian Setzer hitting the road in June on a new Rockabilly Riot! solo tour February 14, 2018 etaylor Hawk Rock News

Credit: Suzie KaplanFounding Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer will be hitting the road with his solo band in June for a new U.S. installment of his Rockabilly Riot! tour.

The trek is scheduled to run from a June 1 show in Santa Ynez, California, through a June 24 concert in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Tickets for the concerts will go on sale to the general public Friday, February 16, at 10 a.m. local time. Pre-sale tickets will be available for members of Setzer’s fan club starting Tuesday, February 13, at 10 a.m. local time, while a local pre-sale also will be offered beginning Thursday, February 15, at 10 a.m. Visit BrianSetzer.com for more details.

Prior to the tour, Setzer and his group will play a headlining set on May 19 at the Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival in Annapolis, Maryland. The band features upright bassist Mark Winchester, piano player Kevin McKendree and drummer Noah Levy, all of whom played on Setzer’s 2014 solo album, Rockabilly Riot!: All Original.

First up for Setzer, though, will be a previously announced reunion performance with The Stray Cats on Saturday, April 21, in Las Vegas at The Orleans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend festival. The rockabilly trio’s headlining set at the event will mark the first time that the band will perform together in North America in a decade.

Here are all of Setzer’s confirmed 2018 shows: 4/21 — Las Vegas, NV, Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend – The Orleans (with The Stray Cats) 5/19 — Annapolis, MD, Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival – Sandy Point State Park 6/1 — Santa Ynez, CA, Chumash Casino 6/2 — Pala, CA, Pala Casino – Starlight Theater 6/3 — Sacramento, CA, Crest Theatre 6/6 — Napa, CA, The Uptown Theatre 6/8 — West Wendover, NV, Peppermill Concert Hall 6/9 — Grand Junction, CO, Las Colonias Amphitheater 6/12 — Austin, TX, Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater 6/14 — Tulsa, OK, Paradise Cove Margaritaville 6/15 — Robinsonville, MS, Gold Strike Casino – Millennium Theatre 6/16 — Peachtree City, GA, Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater 6/18 — Charleston, SC, Charleston Music Hall 6/19 — Virginia Beach, VA, Sandler Center For the Performing Arts 6/20 — Charlottesville, VA, The Paramount Theater 6/22 — Atlantic City, NJ, Tropicana Showroom 6/24 — Lowell, MA, Lowell Summer Music Series Outdoors

Your guide to 8 music fests coming to Las Vegas

Spring is almost here, can you hear it? ’Tis the season when Las Vegas’ increasingly loaded festival schedule gets going in earnest.

Which fest is best for you?

Viva Las Vegas, April 19-22, The Orleans For fans of: Pomade and Pabst; Rosie the Riveter look-alikes; yacht-sized hot rods built before 1964.

The lowdown: Viva Las Vegas turns 21! — finally, there might be a little alcohol consumption at the fest this year. The always-stacked roster of acts includes over 100 performers, including greats such as Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy, as well as burlesque shows, jiving lessons and the best-dressed festivalgoers in the city.

Band not to miss: Stray Cats. In Viva’s biggest score ever, these rockabilly icons will get back together for the first time in nearly a decade to “Rock This Town” inside out and such.

Stray Cats to Reunite for Performance at Viva Las Vegas

Brian Setzer’s Stray Cats are set to reunite for a show at this year’s Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, marking the first time the band has played together in over a decade.

Brian Setzer, bassist Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom – original founding members of the acclaimed American Rockabilly trio, the STRAY CATS – will reunite for their first North American performance in 10 years on Saturday, April 21 in Las Vegas at The Orleans when they headline “Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend.” The iconic group, known for their high-energy performances with hits such as“Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and “Rock This Town,” are honored to share the stage with such musical legends as Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy.

Setzer, who just received the Ameripolitan Master Award at the 2018 Ameripolitan Music Awards, said “There’s something magic about a Stray Cats show, [and] Viva Las Vegas is the perfect event to experience that.”

Rocker added: “Just a string bass, a guitar and a drum—Stray Cats are back to show ’em how it’s done. Thirty-nine years after our first gigs, we’re back! Can’t wait to rock again with my brothers Brian and Slim.”

Setzer and the Stray Cats will headline with legends, Duane Eddy and Jerry Lee Lewis. The annual Rockabilly event features burlesque shows, pool parties, Pin-up contests, over 100 bands, swimsuit contests with pre-1970 swimwear, and a massive car show.

Rockabilly N Blues Radio Hour 02-19-18

In honor of Stray Cats reuniting for the upcoming Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, we've got 3 tracks from them throughout the show including involvement in the instru-Mental Breakdown and the Heavy Hitter Triple Threat segment spotlighting Eddie Cochran. We hear a cover from Darrel Higham in that segment as well. New songs from Jackslacks, Kim

Wilson, Sonny West, Scotty Baker and Colton Turner appear on the show plus rockers from The Shakin' Pyramids, Cliff Richard, Al Casey, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin and lots more!

Hear episode here:

Download all episodes on Apple Podcasts, stream on Google Play and iHeart Radio!

Intro Voice Over- Rob "Cool Daddy" Dempsey Intro Music Bed: Brian Setzer- "Rockabilly Blues" Stray Cats- "Mystery Train Kept A Rollin'" Al Casey- "(Got The) Teenage Blues" Sonny West- "Screamin' (Fiesta En Calella Al Sol)" Cliff Richard- "Move It" Colton Turner- "How Many Times" Hot Rod 56- "Grab The Bull" Johnny Kidd & The Pirates- "Growl" The Retrobaits- "Hey Mister Bottle" instru-Mental Breakdown Merle Travis & Joe Maphis- "Mainstreet Breakdown" Stray Cats- "Sleepwalk" Kim Wilson- "No Love In My Heart" Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin- "Sit Down Baby" Heavy Hitter Triple Threat" Eddie Cochran- "Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie" Darrel Higham- "Sweetie Pie" Stray Cats- "Somethin' Else" Jackslacks- "The 92107" Scotty Baker- "Back To The Country" The Shakin' Pyramids- "Too N-N-N-Nervous To Rock" Si Cranstoun- "Big Bess" Outro Music Bed: Katmen- "Kill The Switch"

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Louie Comella (in blue jacket) and Gracie Henley (in maroon shirt) with some of the crew and subjects for their documentary "Rockabilly Weekends - 21 Years of Viva Las Vegas."

Photo courtesy of Big Brand Films

Local Filmmakers Will Rock Around the Clock at Vegas Festival BOB RUGGIERO | FEBRUARY 23, 2018 | 6:00AM

For most music subcultures - be they Deadheads, EDM Ravers, or Juggalos - there is an annual festival that also serves as a gathering of the tribes. A chance for at least a weekend to be among like-minded souls and enjoy a shared enthusiasm with each other. And for rockabilly cool cats and kittens, there is no bigger event than Viva Las Vegas.

The brainchild of rockabilly enthusiast Tom Ingram is now in its 21st year, and this April over four days will bring 100 bands and 20 DJs to the Orleans Hotel in Sin

City. Among this year's lineup is a one-off reunion of the Stray Cats (who led an '80s rockabilly revival), and performances by genre O.G.’s Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy. Other events include classic car and fashion shows, burlesque performances, dance lessons, a tattoo lounge, vendor hall, pin-up beauty academy, and even a bowling event.

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Chronicling it all will be executive producer/director Louie Comella and director of photography Gracie Henley of the Houston-based Big Brand Films. Their years-inthe-making feature documentary is titled Rockabilly Weekends - 21 Years of Viva Las Vegas.

While local foodies may know Comella for his gelato and pizza shop Gelazzi and the recently-opened Italian American Grocery on White Oak in the Heights, his true passion has always been in and around filmmaking. An actor friend in the industry convinced him to go to the Viva Las Vegas festival in 1999, and he was immediately hooked.

“I’ve always been a fan of classic rock and rockabilly, but I had no idea this sort of thing [existed]. And I could immediately feel the energy in the room,” Comella says during a break in shooting for a commercial outside of Gelazzi. “And I kept going back.”

In 2010, he began filming at the event for a proposed television series that would chronicle contemporary rockabilly culture. He returned for two more years to add to his cache, though the project stalled.

Flash forward to 2017 and the 20th anniversary of Viva Las Vegas. Comella – with Ingram’s blessing – revved up the cameras again with Henley along as well. In addition to capturing all sorts of things at the event and profiling Ingram, the pair also scored interviews with '50s/'60s rockabilly performers like Sonny Burgess, Brenda Lee, Wanda Jackson, and (by comparison) a young kid on the block, the Reverend Horton Heat.

Henley and Comella plan on having their documentary completed by year's end.

Photo by Bob Ruggiero

Now with enough footage and the documentary well on its way to completion, they decided to hold off for one more year in order to capture 2018’s historic musical lineup - pending permissions. Plus after all, in Vegas terms, “21” is one helluva lucky number.

Comella first met Henley about three years ago, and they have since worked on “a few hundred” projects together. “She has a great eye for cinema,” he says. And for this project - a quick finger on the “record” button.

“You really have to be ready to film anything and at any time at Viva,” Henley offers. “Things are happening constantly, and you never know who you will find.

We interviewed a woman about her ‘50s fashion, and she turned out to be one of the world’s experts on the [topic]. And she was from Australia!”

Nostalgia for the music, fashion, and – let’s face it – highly sterilized version of the 1950’s first came back around in the mid-‘70s with things like American Graffiti on the screen and “Happy Days” on TV. But to its contemporary adherents, rockabilly culture is more than just a retro fad. It’s a lifestyle.

“The symbolism of the music was about rebelling, and we associate rockabilly culture with that rebel feeling even today,” Comella says. Even that genre now has offshoots of its own like psychobilly, gothbilly, cowpunk, and roots rock.

“This music is never going away, and when you see thousands of people going nuts and then see the numbers of visitors that go to Las Vegas from all over the world for Viva, it’s impressive,” Comella says.

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Henley adds “there’s something special about this music which – dare I say – saved the country from segregation. They may not be able to live near each other, but they could listen to music together. And the rockabilly community is a close one.

People aren’t afraid to come and be together when others may see them as ‘weird’…but it’s definitely a parallel universe.”

Editing continues on the documentary here in Houston, and Comella and Henley hope to have a finished film ready by the end of the year. Comella says he already has “high-interest levels” from several outlets to show the film, but demurs on naming names at this point. He also has plans to release an accompanying soundtrack record.

“We want to bring to the world that this culture is out there. And we want these music acts to tell us where they came from and where this music is going,” he sums up. “And we’re telling that story from right here in Houston.”

For more on the documentary, visit www.rockabillyweekends.com For more on the Festival, visit www.vivalasvegas.net

NB Local Filmmakers Will Rock Around the Clock at Vegas Festival For most music subcultures – be they Deadheads, EDM Ravers, or Juggalos – there is an annual festival that also serves as a gathering of the tribes. A chance for at least a weekend to be among like-minded souls and enjoy a shared enthusiasm with each other. And for rockabilly cool cats and kittens, there is no bigger event than Viva Las Vegas.

The brainchild of rockabilly enthusiast Tom Ingram is now in its 21st year, and this April over four days will bring 100 bands and 20 DJs to the Orleans Hotel in Sin City. Among this year’s lineup is a one-off reunion of the Stray Cats (who lead a ’80s rockabilly revival), and performances by genre O.G.’s Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy. Other events include classic car and fashion shows, burlesque performances, dance lessons, a tattoo lounge, vendor hall, pin-up beauty academy, and even a bowling event.

Chronicling it all will be executive producer/director Louie Comella and director of photography Gracie Henley of the Houston-based Big Brand Films. Their years-in-the-making feature documentary is currently titled Viva Las Vegas: Rockabilly Weekend.

While local foodies may know Comella for his gelato and pizza shop Gelazzi and the recentlyopened Italian American Grocery on White Oak in the Heights, his true passion has always been in and around filmmaking. An actor friend in the industry convinced him to go to the Viva Las Vegas festival in 1999, and he was immediately hooked.

“I’ve always been a fan of classic rock and rockabilly, but I had no idea this sort of thing [existed]. And I could immediately feel the energy in the room,” Comella says during a break in shooting for a commercial outside of Gelazzi. “And I kept going back.”

In 2010, he began filming at the event for a proposed television series that would chronicle contemporary rockabilly culture. He returned for two more years to add to his cache, though the project stalled.

Flash forward to 2017 and the 20th anniversary of Viva Las Vegas. Comella – with Ingram’s blessing – revved up the cameras again with Henley along as well. In addition to capturing all sorts of things at the event and profiling Ingram, the pair also scored interviews with ’50s/’60s rockabilly performers like Sonny Burgess, Brenda Lee, Wanda Jackson, and (by comparison) a young kid on the block, the Reverend Horton Heat.

Henley and Comella plan on having their documentary completed by year’s end.

Photo by Bob Ruggiero Now with enough footage and the documentary well on its way to completion, they decided to hold off for one more year in order to capture 2018’s historic musical lineup – pending permissions. Plus after all, in Vegas terms, “21” is one helluva lucky number.

Comella first met Henley about three years ago, and they have since worked on “a few hundred” projects together. “She has a great eye for cinema,” he says. And – for this project – a quick finger on the “record” button.

“You really have to be ready to film anything and…

All about that bass

Legendary stand-up bass player Lee Rocker of Stray Cats talks rock ’n’ roll

By Howard Hardee

howardh@newsreview.com

This article was published on 03.08.18.

As the double bass player for the legendary psychobilly band Stray Cats, Lee Rocker has had plenty of personal encounters with larger-than-life rock stars, like one time when Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones stole his jacket.

It was 1985. The trio of Phantom, Rocker and Slick had recently formed following Stray Cats’ breakup the year before, and they were recording their self-titled debut record at Electric Ladyland Studios in New York’s Greenwich Village.

“We put the word out, sent Keith an invitation to play on this record, and we heard that Keith was going to show up at, uh, some point,” Rocker recalled.

“We hear a knock on the door one night, and Keith was standing there with his Telecaster. No case, just holding a guitar and an alligator-skin doctor’s bag.”

The bag was full of all kinds of “contraband,” as Rocker put it. Over the course of several hours, they recorded a song—“My Mistake”—and consumed the contents of the bag. Afterward, however, they realized they hadn’t discussed how to pay Richards for the session. But no matter: Richards pulled Rocker’s custom-made leather jacket off of a rack by the door, put it on and left the studio without saying a word.

“Apparently, that’s how Keith gets paid,” Rocker said.

Is he going to play bass or peekaboo?

PHOTO COURTESY OF LEE ROCKER Catch Lee Rocker at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 8 at Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Tickets are $24-$49; premium $54. Learn more at www.harriscenter.net.

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SN&R caught up with Rocker by phone ahead of his concert at Harris Center on Thursday, March 8, which will be part performance, part presentation. With a trio, he’ll play roughly 20 songs, including some of Stray Cats’ biggest hits, and sprinkle in stories about the band’s early days.

When asked to describe the character of his instrument of choice, Rocker said the double upright bass is a big presence both physically and sonically—especially the way he plays it. His slap-happy and percussive style holds down the low end of the sound spectrum while beefing up the rhythm section, too.

“Those slap techniques where you’re knocking out eighth notes and sixteenth notes, it really propels everything and drives it forward,” he said. “It’s the engine for the music, and everything else fits around it.”

The instrument may have taken him around the world and paid his bills for the past 40 years, but any long-term relationship has its ups and downs. For example, he curses its size and weight when he’s lugging it through an airport terminal at 6 a.m.

“It’s a commitment,” he said.

At 56 years old, Rocker plays about 50 to 60 shows a year, drawing on material from his solo career as well as Stray Cats’ catalog. Perhaps the band’s farthest-reaching song is “Rock This Town,” a rockabilly banger defined not only by frontman and guitarist Brian Setzer’s iconic vocals (“We’re gonna rock this town / Rock it inside out”), but also Rocker’s distinctive walking bass line. The song was written in 1980 in Rocker’s dad’s garage in Long Island, New York, and became the band’s breakout hit.

“That was one of the megahits that still looms large,” he said. “That one, I’m damn proud of.”

Stray Cats made a total of 23 gold and platinum records. Though Rocker’s bass playing is elemental to them all, his handiwork is especially apparent in the swagger of “Stray Cat Strut” and the feverishly paced “Rockabilly Rules.” Such songs also demonstrate that the trio played with uncanny cohesion: The bass was the engine, but the greater machine hardly ever flew apart, even at breakneck speeds.

It’s been about a decade since Stray Cats played a show together, but they’re set to headline Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in April. And in the spirit of rock ’n’ roll, they’re going to pretty much wing it.

“We’re going to run these songs once,” Rocker said, “and then we’re going to walk out on stage.”

VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKEND 2016 ALBUM ONE The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada every year, typically around the third weekend in April. That's about near-perfect weather in Las Vegas, as it is typically comfortably warm and dry, but nowhere near the beatdown triple-digit heat found in the middle of the summer. The event is a throwback to a simpler time and is way more than just a cool car show, as many of the attendees also dress in period-correct clothing. That means women in poodle skirts with beehive hairdos and men in Chuck Taylor's and cuffed Levi's, with a pack of Camel's rolled into their sleeve.

There's also an interesting fusion of punk rock into this scene and nearly everyone there

has at least a few tattoos. The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is as the name suggests, also a music festival, with a full slate of bands like the Stray Cats and Jerry Lee Lewis, playing all weekend long, but there's even more than that. Viva Las Vegas also includes Burlesque shows, a pool party, bowling, a tattoo room with several artists ready to dispense ink, a pin-up girl contest, fashion show, lots of dancing and even some weddings.

The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly weekend draws attendees from all over the world, with a huge contingent from both Europe and Asia, although most of the cars and trucks on display seem to be somewhat local. Have a look at some of the hundreds of cars & trucks that were on display at Viva Las Vegas 2016.

The Top Music Festivals in Las Vegas This Summer Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend

April 19, 2018 – April 22, 2018 Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is one of the best Rockabilly festivals in the world. It features over 100 bands, 20+ DJs, Classic Car Shows, Burlesque Competitions and Vintage Fashion Shows, Dance Lessons, Tiki Pool Parties, swimsuit contests, Burlesque Bingo, Pin-Up Contests, Tattoo Lounges and more.

This year’s festival will also see Brian Setzer’s Stray Cats reunite for what is expected to be an epic show!

Massapequa’s Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom launches SiriusXM show

Massapequa native Slim Jim Phantom has launched a rockabilly show on SiriusXM's Underground Garage channel. Photo Credit: Justice Howard

By Glenn Gamboaglenn.gamboa@newsday.com @ndmusicMarch 19, 2018 1:20 PM PRINT SHARE

Slim Jim Phantom remembers when rockabilly music came into his life.

“I was living in a little flat in Massapequa and I heard this music that I just knew I was going to do,” says Phantom, calling from his Los Angeles home. “It gave me a purpose in life.”

It’s that feeling that the Long Island Music Hall of Famer, best known as the drummer for the Stray Cats, hopes to bring to new generations with his new SiriusXM show, “Slim Jim Phantom’s Rockabilly Rave Up,” which airs on Sundays at 8 p.m. on Steven Van Zandt’s Underground Garage channel (Ch. 21). Thanks to technology improvements, fans can learn about rockabilly quickly and thoroughly, rather than the way Phantom did it, by buying imported albums one at a time at Whirlin’ Disc Records in Farmingdale.

“It’s going on 40 years now and I’m still grateful about rockabilly,” Phantom says. “It didn’t get worn out. I see the show as another way to give back.”

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He says “Rockabilly Rave Up” will lean heavily on the genre’s classics. The first song he played was Buddy Holly and The Crickets’ “Rave On,” and the first show included songs from Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Wanda Jackson and Phantom’s thoughts on how the songs inspired him.

“I plan on going deep, though, finding some album cuts that I don’t know,” Phantom says. “I’m going to play new people who are still influenced by this music and bring a bit of their own flavor to it.”

However, in his first show, Phantom didn’t play anything from the band most responsible for rockabilly’s first revival — his own band The Stray Cats, which will play its first American concert in 10 years at “Viva Las Vegas” rockabilly weekend in Las Vegas on April 21.

“There were just so many things to play,” says Phantom, adding that he will play them eventually. He also hopes that eventually The Stray Cats reunion will find its way back to Long Island.

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The Hydrant Akan Tampil di Las Vegas, Pengamat Musik Ajak Dukung Dana Mereka dijadwalkan beraksi di Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend pada 21 April 2017.

Tahun 2018 merupakan edisi Viva Las Vegas ke-21 alias telah berlangsung selama 21 tahun. Mereka sempat unjuk gigi di Viva Las Vegas pada April 2016 silam. Selain musisi asal Jepang, di Asia baru cuma The Hydrant yang pernah menjajal panggung Viva Las Vegas. Donasi untuk keberangkatan The Hydrant ke Viva Las Vegas terbuka untuk umum.

“Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend” to Feature Stray Cats Reunion, Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark April 19-21 March 22, 2018 by VegasNews.com

As part of the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, this year’s VLV Car Show Saturday April 21st at The Orleans Hotel and Casino, will have performances

by Rock n Roll Hall of Famers, “The Killer” Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy, as well as Iconic ‘80s Rockabilly trio, The Stray Cats, who are gracing the stage together for the first time in America in over a decade (Photo: © Scott Harrison).

The VLV Car Show showcases 800-1,000 Classic Cars as well as famous cars from the movies, and is all ages and fun for the whole family.

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Cassandra Peterson, (aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) will be meeting fans and signing autographs at the VLV Car Show on Saturday April 21st. Elvira is one of the most original and outrageous characters in popular culture today. Her career has spanned thirty-five years and you can see her at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend.

Original Stray Cats Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom have all played Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend with their solo acts in the past, and will grace the stage together again at the Viva Las Vegas Car Show. They sold nearly 10 million albums. Their massive hits and videos include: “Runaway Boys,” “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and “I Won’t Stand in Your Way.” “The Killer” Jerry Lee Lewis will also perform. His hits “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and “Great Balls of Fire” shot him to fame worldwide in the 50s. He has been described as “rock & roll’s first great wild man.” Lewis has a dozen gold records in both rock and country. He won several Grammy awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Lewis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, and his pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the inaugural class inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.

Duane Eddy had a string of hit records in the late 1950s and early 1960s, which were noted for their characteristically “twangy” sound, including “Rebel Rouser”, “Peter Gunn”, and “Because They’re Young”. He sold over 12 million records and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2008.

Also performing are: Hot Rod Lincoln, Mitch Polzak and Crazy Man Crazy. Hot Rod Lincoln‘s sound lies in the tradition of ’50s rockabilly and early rock & roll. They won Best Roots/Rockabilly/Swing Band at the 1997 San Diego Music Awards, and have been entertaining audiences since 1993. Mitch Polzak performs Rockabilly from the late 50’s Sun Records era, Guitar instrumentals, as well and Honky Tonk and Truck driving music. He’s been entertaining audiences worldwide since 1999.

The Viva Las Vegas Car Show features 800 –1,000 vintage cars, all pre1964, as well as the Annual VLV Pin-up Contest. One day tickets are available for this show.

DATE: Saturday April 21st

TIME: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

WHERE: Viva Las Vegas Car Show, The Orleans Hotel, 4500 W. Tropicana, Las Vegas.

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Kezdőoldal•HÍREK•21. Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend

21. VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKEND 2018. április 19-22.

A világ legnagyobb Rockabilly fesztiválja elképesztő és átfogó programmal mozgatja meg a műfaj fanatikusait és a klasszik Rock and Roll iránt érdeklődőket, hogy a rockin' csajok és arcok négy napig veressék a számukra verhetetlent. Egy nagy R'n'R összest kínálnak a sivatag közepén, Las Vegasban. Koncertek, a legjobb lemezpörgetők, HotRod és autó show-k, Pin Up és Vintage fürdőruha versenyek, Burlesque bemutatók - nem csak a férfiszemeknek ;) -, Classic Tattoo stúdiók, Jive táncversenyek, divatbemutatók és a bowling gladiátorkodások mellett sok egyéb kísérő program csavarja le a fesztiválozók fejét. Minden témában a legmenőbb figurák uralják a terepet.

Hat színpadon több mint harminc zenekar lép fel a világ minden pontjáról. A headline annyira erős, hogy csak benyugtatózva lehet leírni. A nagy öreg, a ZongoraGyilkos, Jerry Lee Lewis süvölti el a Great Ball of Fire-t, Duane Eddy varázsol gitáron, és a műfaj megmentőjeként áldott Stray Cats szakít többek között a Rock This Town kultikus bemondásával. Mert Rock lesz ez a város, az tuti!

Fácán, alias Tom Stormy (ex Mystery Gang/Ed Philips and the Memphis Patrol) élő bejelentkezéseivel és beszámolóival beleszagolhatsz oldalainkon a nagy R'n'R balhéba.

'King of Twang' Duane Eddy to appear in Viva Las Vegas Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/music/king-of-twang-duane-eddy-to-appearin-viva-las-vegas/article/518323#ixzz5HjAJawBh LISTEN | PRINT

By Markos Papadatos Mar 25, 2018 in Music Duane Eddy, who is affectionately known as "The King of Twang," will be appearing in Viva Las Vegas on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

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A living guitar legend, Eddy is set to appear in Viva Las Vegas, along with rockabilly band The Stray Cats and fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Lee Lewis, which promises to be an unforgettable concert. Eddy also has a new Gretsch 6-string bass guitar that is coming to the market in a few months.

In addition, one of Eddy's 1960s RCA Greek singles is collectible as it was issued on multi-coloured vinyl.

Duane Eddy's awards and accolades In 1994, Eddy was inducted into the coveted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the "Performers" category. As indicated by the Rock Hall website, Eddy is hailed as "one of the earliest guitar heroes," and he is notable for putting the "twang" in rock and roll. Eddy was the first rock and roll guitarist to have a signature model guitar (in 1961).

In 2004, Eddy was presented with the "Legend Award" from Guitar Player Magazine, where he was the second person to ever receive this award, after Les Paul. In 2008, Eddy was subsequently inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.

To learn more about veteran rock star Duane Eddy, check out his official Facebook page, and the Duane Eddy Circle homepage.

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Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Arts And Entertainment / Event

4500 West Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV 89103 ABOUT

The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender is the largest and most respected Rockabilly festival in the world and is now the longest-running music festival in Las Vegas, having just celebrated its 20th anniversary. The Weekender annually attracts over 20,000 attendees to The Orleans Hotel and Casino for four nonstop days of music, hot rods, dancing, burlesque, and partying. Rock ‘n’ Roll and Rockabilly aficionados from all over the world mark their calendars each year for the event, coming from Europe, South America, Japan and even as far as New Zealand! This festival features the best Rockabilly music from over 75 world-renowned bands and legends of Rockabilly as well as dozens of wild DJs, sure to keep you on your feet. The Weekender also puts on North America’s biggest pre-1960’s era car show where you can find hundreds of hot rods and just as many vendors selling vintage clothing, homewares, music and vintage reproduction must-haves.

The Stray Cats reunite for performance at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Tracy Granville-Abbott12:58 PM, Apr 5, 2018

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As part of the 4-day Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend and Viva Las Vegas Car Show, there will be performances on April 21 by Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, “The Killer� Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy, as well as iconic '80s Rockabilly trio, The Stray Cats, who are gracing the stage together for the first time in America in over a decade.

Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) will also be meeting fans and signing autographs on April 21. Elvira is one of the most original and

outrageous characters in popular culture today. Her career has spanned thirtyfive years.

The Viva Las Vegas Car Show showcases 800-1,000 classic cars, all pre-1964, as well as famous cars from the movies. There will also be the Annual Viva Las Vegas Pin-up Contest.

Original Stray Cats Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom have all played Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend with their solo acts in the past. Their hits and videos include: “Runaway Boys,” “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17” and “I Won’t Stand in Your Way.” “The Killer” Jerry Lee Lewis’s hits “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On” and “Great Balls of Fire” shot him to worldwide fame in the '50s. He has been described as "rock and roll’s first great wild man." Lewis has a dozen gold records in both rock and country. He won several Grammy awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Lewis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, and his pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the inaugural class inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.

Duane Eddy had a string of hit records in the late '50s and early '60s, including “Rebel Rouser,” “Peter Gunn,” and “Because They’re Young.” He sold over 12 million records and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2008.

Also performing areHot Rod Lincoln, Mitch Polzak, and Crazy Man Crazy. Hot Rod Lincoln’s sound lies in the tradition of '50s rockabilly and early rock and roll. They won Best Roots/Rockabilly/Swing Band at the 1997 San Diego Music Awards, and have been entertaining audiences since 1993. Mitch Polzak

performs Rockabilly from the late '50s Sun Records era, Guitar instrumentals, as well and Honky Tonk and Truck driving music.

One-day tickets are available for this show at http://www.vivalasvegas.net/tickets/.

The Rockabilly Weekend runs April 19-22 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino, 4500 W. Tropicana. For a full schedule of events visit http://www.vivalasvegas.net/schedule-of-events.

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Viva Las Vegas creator Tom Ingram with his co-producer, Burbank burlesque queen Audrey Deluxe, at Disgraceland Venice (courtesy Buddy Wallace) Star Foreman

Viva Los Angeles! How a Vegas Festival Revived Retro & Rockabilly Culture in L.A. LINA LECARO | APRIL 5, 2018 | 6:37AM

Join us as we slip back to a simpler, spiffier time — when guys greased their hair and pressed 'n' cuffed their jeans, and gals perfected flawless curly coifs and bright crimson lips, and wiggled into '50s frocks, frilly and full-skirted or tarty-tight and pencil-straight. Cars were big, beautiful gas guzzlers, art and home decor was kitschy but streamlined with lots of pastel panache. The music was swingin,' sexy and twangy, rhythmic rock & roll to rumble and stomp to. We're talking rockabilly and midcentury styling here, kids, and all of the above are, in fact, not symbols of the past but of the present. In the past few years, '50s-influenced retro culture has

re-emerged in Los Angeles, providing a unique contrast to the modern music scene and other thematic subcultures in the city.

The 1970s, '80s and, lately, the '90s are repped all around L.A.'s clubs and by music played within them, as well as in the casual, mismatched fashion mix favored by the hipster set. In a week or two, these neo-boho–blending bunches will empty out of L.A. to slather on sunblock, don floppy hats and big sunglasses, and model mallbought "festival fashion" as they descend upon the desert for Coachella, a SoCal institution and world-renowned music gathering.

But on the second weekend of that fest, tens of thousands of Angelenos with a different musical mindset and aesthetic, most in meticulously coordinated 1950s and early-'60s vintage gear, will head further into the desert to Las Vegas for a weekend of equally rousing amusements: live bands, burlesque shows, pool parties, a massive car show and vendors galore. And they've been partaking in this parallel universe of sorts for just as long as the Coachella hordes have.

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Viva Las Vegas, named after the Elvis Presley film, was created by U.K.-born, Los Alamitos–based rockabilly enthusiast Tom Ingram and co-produced by Burbank burlesque queen Audrey Deluxe. It has been the premier rockabilly event in the country for more than two decades, recording exponential growth each year.

Ingram ran a big rockabilly festival in England called the Hemsby Rock 'n' Roll Weekender before he moved to Southern California in 1996. He initially planned a Hemsby offshoot on the West Coast, but when things went south with his partner in England, he decided to throw his own fest. He soon looked to Sin City because the "licensing restrictions in L.A. and the O.C. were too strict," he says.

Now in its 21st year, Viva, as it's called for short, is the world's most popular rockabilly fest, attracting 20,000-plus people from around the globe, a third of whom Ingram estimates come from California.

The event has become so popular that many plan for it all year. And unlike other festivals, its fans conjure a very specific era focus and an ardent level of dedication to representing it, particularly when it comes to fashion. Ladies especially take their looks to period-perfect extremes, planning outfits for each day and night, documenting it all on social media and via online groups — from their accessories to their swimsuits (modest by today's standards but undeniably sexy) worn during the event's epic tiki pool party.

"It's really impressive — these women have Excel spreadsheets with the jewelry, the purses, the shoes and the hair planned out for each day," says Deluxe, who's been working with Ingram for the last several years, running her popular show, Burlesque Bingo, and coordinating all the burlesque performances at the event.

"There are a lot of women out there who actually live this lifestyle. So many women really identify with it and the beautiful aesthetic of it. Like Dita Von Teese, for example — these ladies are almost creating characters, and there's a fantasy element that you just don't have in real life, where people are wearing yoga pants to the grocery store. It's about adding a little bit of glamour to daily life."

Burbank, where Deluxe resides, has slowly become one of the biggest hubs for this kind of traditional Americana glam, and since a lot of the architecture remains unchanged, its kitschy 1950 and '60s buildings and old neon signs provide the perfect backdrop.

Every Friday night a dapper car-crazy crowd heads over to Bob's Big Boy on Riverside Drive for the restaurant's weekly car-show meetup, where the old eatery's parking lot is a bumper-to-bumper bounty of spruced-up classic autos from the 1950s and '60s. The family-friendly flashback feel of the evening is one of the coolest, only-in-SoCal type gatherings for the scene.

Another one happens monthly: the area's busiest shopping street, Magnolia Boulevard, forgoes wheels for walking during the street's monthly street meet, Ladies & Gents Night Out. Amid food trucks and old-timey live music combos set up outside storefronts, you'll see among the modern families a fair number of flash

tattoos, stacked "creepers" footwear, pedal pushers, beaded cardigans, Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page style dresses and tresses, and tiki-inspired looks such as bamboo jewelry and the ubiquitous flower worn on one side of the head. Most of the eye-catching looks can be purchased at stores on the street, too: Pin-Up Girl Boutique, Unique Vintage, the Bearded Lady, Classic Hardware and countless thrift stores and curated retro clothing shops. Afterward, many hit up Bob's or joints such as Joe's American Pub and Viva Cantina.

Karen Mamont, known on the scene as the Reverend Martini, books some of the area's most popular rockabilly shows, but she got her start in the fashion industry, showcasing 'billy-ish lines such as Stop Staring, Bernie Dexter and Bettie Page Clothing in her position as marketing director of the California Market Center downtown.

"I was always a rockabilly girl and I brought in bands to play the fashion events way back, like Royal Crown Revue, Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys, Deke Dickerson, The Paladins, The Blasters, bands from Wild Records ... people who really started the genre," says Mamont, who eventually moved into full-time booking, hosting shows at Weber's Place in the Valley around 2008 (attempting to conjure the vibes of the popular Palomino Club of the '80s).

She went to Viva Cantina after that, helping put the Mexican restaurant on the map for the greaser crowd, along with L.A. Weekly writer Jonny Whiteside and his punky twang thang called the Messaround. Both happenings moved recently when the Cantina got into trouble regarding its entertainment license, with Whiteside now at Joe's and Mamont at Petie's Place in Tarzana. Mamont has been busy planning her infamous "All Night Jumpin' Showcase" (midnight to 4 a.m.) at Viva Las Vegas; she's done it there for the past six years. She's also working on some shows with "teddy boy" Lee Dexter, coming to L.A. next month.

Speaking of the "teddy boys," Ingram notes that British subculture was the starting point for him and the scene itself. He first got into '50s music and dress back in England, seduced by the Teddys of the '70s. Originally, the term referred to British

fellows of the '50s who reinterpreted American rock & roll style in their own way, with Edwardian wear and exaggerated pompadours and sideburns. In the '70s, a resurgence of this look took hold in London and surrounding areas; it influenced the punk aesthetic, too, as seen in Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren's Let It Rock shop. At the same time, the flames of '50s freakdom were being fanned on both sides of the Atlantic by films like American Graffiti and Greaseand TV shows such as Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley.

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By the time the '80s rolled in, pop culture was primed for another resurgence, ushered by American bands like The Stray Cats and The Pole Cats. The Strays will reunite for the first time in 10 years at Viva and they'll celebrate their 40th anniversary next year. Thanks to exposure on MTV in its heyday and hits like "Rock This Town" and "Stray Cat Strut" (which are still heard on radio), they are the most recognizable faces of rockabilly for many. Lead singer Brain Setzer has stayed active with orchestral shows during the holidays. Drummer Slim Jim Phantom was a popular Sunset Strip club owner (The Cat Club, now Rock N' Reilly's), and he played in super-groups The Head Cat with Lemmy Kilmister and Dead Men Walking with Capt. Sensible. Bassist Lee Rocker still plays shows under

his own name. The band's mainstream success was temporary but it inspired offshoot genres and other retro rock revivals to follow, such as neo-swing in the '90s (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Cherry Poppin' Daddies) and psychobilly (Reverend Horton Heat).

Big Sandy and the Fly Rite Boys, who play Viva Las Vegas on April 19, also emerged around this time and have endured as a local favorite, playing their own combo of roots and rockabilly swing in L.A., Orange County and all around the country.

"The popularity of this music goes in waves," says Big Sandy, aka singer Robert Williams. "An event like Viva pulls it all together, so it's at a peak right now. You have the original artists who started in the '50s, you have a ton of new bands who are just breaking ground now, and then there's The Stray Cats, who are responsible for the revival in the '80s, which was huge."

No one can discount the significance of The Stray Cats, but rockabilly did enjoy a niche following before they hit it big. Ingram says that people in his age group had already been into the music for a while. "We listened to bands like The Jets and Matchbox," says the rockabilly expert, who hosts a rockabilly radio show on the web and started an entire networking site and dating site for rockabillies as well.

"The bigger bands did create a whole new audience and exposed it to a new generation," he concedes. "Especially in America, The Stray Cats inspired a new interpretation of what rockabilly was to the mainstream, just as the Teddy Boys of the '70s did for the Teddy Boys of the '50s."

Today, he says the meaning of "rockabilly" is no longer what it was. "What's happened is now rockabilly is being used to describe any type of '50s music," he says.

Still, at Viva, Ingram and his team stay faithful to a bluesier '50s mood. There are no psychobilly bands or country bands, unless the acts known for those styles change it up and do more traditional 'billy sounds. Mamont says her all-nighters

feature more "jumpin' rock," including L.A. faves such as The Moontones, Pachuco Jose and Blazing Hailey.

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This year, the rapid growth of the scene and event has encouraged Ingram to use some bigger spaces at the Orleans Casino, where the event is being held (it started at the Gold Coast in Downtown Vegas). The burlesque showcase and competition will now be in the building's "arena," which holds about 4,000 people, and the main concert, where Stray Cats, Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy will play, is held during the car show outdoors on a massive stage erected in the casino's adjacent parking lot. The "car show" was simply the parking area for the event at first, but so many Viva attendees drove gorgeous wheels that people wanted to walk through and look and take pictures. It's since become one of the most popular parts of the event, with thousands of vamped-out vehicles to ogle and pose with. One wonders

about the long hot drive to Vegas from places like L.A., but it's obviously worth it to many.

Mamont, who lives in the Valley, thinks cars are a big part of why L.A. and the O.C. have been breeding grounds for the rockabilly scene in the first place.

"Southern California is conducive to vintage car kulture — spelled with a 'K," she adds. "It works in California because of our wonderful weather. Our cars, our clothes and the music all go together so well — it's a whole lifestyle."

Orange County also is known for its rockabilly scene, but in general the bands from that part of town tend to have a rowdier rep. Events like the now on-hiatus Hootenanny in Silverado Canyon and the Reverend Horton Heat's Horton's Hayride in San Pedro also have catered to punk, "punkabilly" and "gothabilly," so the fans aren't quite as focused on the vintage fashions. Also, the crowds seem to be a little less ethnically diverse than in L.A., an obvious reflection of the area's differing populations.

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Everyone can agree that L.A.'s Latino contingent has been a huge part of rockabilly's success here, and why that is has been questioned nearly as much as why Morrissey is beloved in the same circles. Maybe Latin people just love nostalgia. We definitely love "oldies" and old cars. Ingram credits the Latino fan base for his big break into rockabilly DJing; he spun at a popular Latin-favored '50s R&B night called Be Bop Battlin' Ball at the club/restaurant Rudolpho's near Frogtown (now Home Restaurant) for several years.

More recently, Latin crowds frequented Spike's in Rosemead for promoter Brando Von Badsville's Revv It Up!, showcasing rockabilly, punk and psychobilly bands past and present, but the venue closed late last year. Now the promoter does rockabilly shows at the Airliner and does his own weekender, the Long Beach

Psyclone, for Labor Day. He'll throw an unaffiliated event in Vegas during Viva called Vegas Neo Invasion at Fremont Country Club downtown on April 20.

There's a revelry and reciprocal energy exchanged between promoters and scenes, extending to the tattoo community, the tiki crowd, the burlesque and pinup world and vintage music nerds, too. To an outsider looking in, it probably appears a Disneyland-like rebel rocker sock-hop. A few years ago, filmmaker Brent Huff attended a car show with a friend and was so blown away he made a movie about the scene, "It's a Rockabilly World." Currently available for streaming on Amazon, it explores everything about this retro world, and it features Ingram, Mamont and all the major players in the scene. Huff calls Viva Las Vegas the "mecca" for this enduring subculture, and with a large international attendance (bands and fans come from all over the globe, from Spain to Japan), it really is just that.

The SoCal connections are so prevalent, Viva is something more akin to a high school reunion. Rockabilly is a niche thing in some parts and a phenomenon in others, but L.A. has been its most bodacious breeding ground. For many here, it feels personal, like family even. It may be driven by flashes from the past, but the talent, reverence and beauty of its present is why it continues to rock.

Viva Las Veg as Rockabilly Weekend Wows Singles & Couples With Four Days of Vintage Entertainment Amber Brooks Posted: 4/06/18

The Short Version: Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is a four-day whirlwind of entertainment. From vintage car shows to live rock concerts, the event promises to knock the socks off men and women from all around the globe. More than 75 world-renowned bands and rock legends take the stage at the New Orleans Hotel in the last week of April, and attendees dance, laugh, and party all night long. Over 20,000 people come together to enjoy this unique carefree atmosphere where everyone appreciates old-school entertainment. You can take a date to a burlesque show or a tattoo lounge or even the on-site wedding chapel to share an unforgettable moment at the longest running music festival in Las Vegas. Mark your calendars because this year Viva Las Vegas

Rockabilly Weekend promises a nonstop musical extravaganza featuring the Stray Cats, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Duane Eddy.inShare Some people spend their days humming jukebox songs from the ‘50s and wishing they could take a time machine back to the days of poodle skirts and letter sweaters. They love old-fashioned rock’n’roll music and vintage cars, but they don’t have many outlets in their daily lives to explore those passions and meet people who share their interests.

Every April, Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend brings old-school music lovers together.

That’s why many old-school romantics, car enthusiasts, and music lovers save up all year to attend Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, a four-day event dedicated to 1950s music, fashion, and entertainment. The Rockabilly Weekend sees over 20,000 attendees from all over the world and has garnered a stellar reputation as the longest-running music festival in Las Vegas.

“There are people who for 51 weeks a year feel out of place,” said Founder Tom Ingram.

“Then they come to Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, and, for one week, they feel normal.”

For the last 20 years, the Rockabilly Weekend has been a gathering place for rock’n’roll fans of all stripes. The weekend features over 75 bands at the New Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, so you can spend all day and all night listening to live performances. Your ticket gets you a wristband, which gives you entry into any and all performances you want to see.

The event’s past headliners include Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Wanda Jackson, and Dita Von Teese. In 2018, the Stray Cats are coming out of retirement to perform on Saturday, April 21.

“Attendees can walk around and go to shows whenever and wherever they want,” Tom explained. “We take up the entire hotel and have tons of stuff going on from a pinup model competition to a car show.”

Over 20,000 Music Lovers Come Together at the New Orleans Hotel The first day of the Rockabilly Weekend is all about meeting people and getting excited for the shows ahead. Once they’ve checked in to the New Orleans Hotel (or whatever hotel they’re staying at), attendees crowd the halls and showrooms looking for a fun way to break the ice. Some regular attendees reconnect with old friends, while newcomers build bonds by attending meetups at the Piano Bar or Deluxe Club. A singles meetup, sober meetup, and LGBTQ meetup help people, especially those traveling alone, come out of their shells and make friends right off the bat.

“It’s a social club,” said Robbyn Bukowski, who has helped run the event for the last five years. “The meetups are for people looking to make friends. It gives people a chance to meet, hang out, and have people to go to shows with throughout the weekend.”

Viva Las Vegas hosts 75 indoor and outdoor concerts for cheering crowds of rock music lovers.

If you want to start building social connections before the event even starts, you can always join the Facebook group, which has over 25,000 members. People often post about how excited they are for the event and discuss their plans for the weekend.

A San Antonio resident named Tina went on the Facebook group to ask for tips for a Rockabilly first-timer. Many enthusiastic commenters recommended staying hydrated, wearing comfortable shoes, and getting in line for shows early. Some recommended specific shows or outings, and others just offered general well wishes.

“I’d say have a good time,” responded HepCat Matty, “but that’s redundant. A good time is what VLV is all about!”

More Than Music: Car Shows, Burlesque Events & Singles Meetups

The Rockabilly Weekend is an all-encompassing event featuring burlesque shows, pool tables, bowling, car shows, fashion shows, meetups, and so much more. People may come for the music, but they stay for the atmosphere. Attendees as young as 21 and as old as 75 come together because they love old-school entertainment, and over 120 vendors show up to satisfy this diverse crowd.

Attendees don’t have to set up lawn chairs and stand outside in the heat to enjoy a rock concert at the Rockabilly Weekend. The indoor shows offer a more luxurious setting for a concert. Your wristband gives you access to all sorts of fun events where like-minded people mingle freely. The Rockabilly Weekend organizes entertainment all night long so the party never has to stop.

Because the event takes place in Las Vegas, you have plenty of food venues, casinos, and other entertainment options if you somehow run out of things to do. Which seems unlikely because the calendar is jam-packed with shows, games, and meetups.

“It’s not just about the music scene. There’s more to it than that,” said Tom, who has spent decades putting together a rock-awesome event for people all over the world.

“People really connect to it.”

“It’s the Mecca of everything vintage,” Robbyn said. “It’s a great place for people who are into music, culture, and just having fun.”

Many Couples Save Up to Spend a Romantic Weekend Here

Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend happens in Vegas so, as you can imagine, quite a few weddings have taken place here over the decades. Some have been thoroughly planned by couples who love the music festival and wanted to have a memorable backdrop for their wedding and/or honeymoon. And others have been more spur-ofthe-moment ceremonies inspired by the romance and excitement of a musical weekend away.

You can have a fun themed wedding at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend.

The music festival has a mobile wedding chapel on site at the hotel, so couples don’t have to look very far for a place where they can tie the knot. Whether it’s a spontaneous decision or something they’ve talk about for a while, many couples take advantage of the convenient chapel and make the Rockabilly Weekend something they’ll always remember.

Weddings and vow renewals range in price from $30 for nonlegal ceremonies at the car show to $300 for the Rockabilly wedding package, which includes the services of a professional photographer.

“You’ll have your choice of ceremonies, with either Elvis, an amazing Rockabilly singer, or a traditional minister doing the honors,” according to a 2014 blog post. “Flowers, photos, and the most picturesque of settings are all included for a lifetime of memories.”

The Rockabilly Weekend: Rock Out at a Dating Hot Spot

For the last two decades, Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend has entertained people from all walks of life. Regardless of whether they’re old enough to remember the 1950s, these attendees all feel a strong connection to the golden age of rock’n’roll and enjoy going back in time for a weekend at the New Orleans Hotel. The four-day music festival has grown into a beloved annual tradition thanks to the loyalty and ardor of its fan base.

“We just want to keep the festival running,” Tom said. “We’re not about taking over the world or anything like that. We just enjoy what we do. We enjoy giving couples as well as singles a great place to hang out and enjoy music, cars, and good company.”

If you want to stay hip to the Rockabilly lifestyle all year round, you can listen to Tom Ingram’s radio show, which features classic tunes in episodes that last about an hour and a half. Maybe you can play it on a date to recapture the magic of that weekend away.

“Some people spend the whole year saving their money so they can come to the Rockabilly Weekend,” Robbyn said, “and that means everything to us. That’s what makes this event so incredibly special.”

Burlesque Star Mika Romantic To Compete in Viva Las Vegas Burlesque Competition on April 21 April 15, 2018 | Filed under: A&E,Featured | Posted by: Nicole Muj

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by Nicole Muj Mika Romantic, the artistic director for the highly successful, classic burlesque troupe The Looking Glass Revue will be taking the stage at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 21 to compete in the 21st annual Viva Las Vegas Burlesque Competition.

Part of the annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender, the competition is one of the most coveted awards in the burlesque industry, each year inundated with hundreds of applicants with hopes of garnering a spot on the big stage. Romantic was one of four performers chosen by a panel of judges, while the additional six performers were chosen by fan-voting or peer choice.

Named by GQ Magazine as one of the “sexist burlesque acts to follow on Instagram,” Romantic is no stranger to high praise and accolades. She has been a traveling performer and showgirl for over five years and has racked up some impressive awards in her short time in the industry. The multi-award-winning burlesque performer and pin-up model from a small town in Eastern Pennsylvania made her triumphant debut in New York City of Spring 2012.

The bi-racial beauty has performed in some of the most celebrated burlesque festivals and venues around the world, including the 9th Annual London Burlesque Festival, 19th Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender, Theatre Bizarre and The 8th and 9th Annual New Orleans Burlesque Festival. She performed at The Great Burlesque Expo in Cambridge, Massachusetts where she was awarded “Most Classic” and “Bella Blue’s Judges Choice” in 2015. Philadelphia voted Romantic “SPLOOSH” of the year at the Golden Tassel Jawn Awards in spring of 2016 and is the 2015 World Champion of the Burlypicks Competition.

She is the artistic director of the burlesque troupe “The Looking Glass Revue” that she co-founded with her business partner Kate Elfatah of HoM Consulting. The troupe has entertained at venues such as the Hard Rock Cafe and exclusive celebrity lounges during the Sundance Film Festival and was featured in the short film documentary titled “Small Town Diamonds” that premiered at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.

In Defense of the Swing Revival: Why America Flipped for '40s Sounds in 1998

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Cherry Poppin' Daddies photographed on June 19, 1998.

This week, Billboard is celebrating the music of 20 years ago with a week of content about the most interesting artists, albums, songs and stories from 1998. Here, Kenneth Partridge writes about the conditions that led to the unlikely revival of swing music in

1998 pop culture, and why the moment had more to offer than you might remember 20 years later.

For a little while there in the late ‘90s, it actually looked like everything was going to be OK. The first half of the decade brought war, recession, riots, terrorist bombings, and endless talk about bloody gloves. But suddenly it was 1998: The economy was booming, and a presidential sex scandal was the biggest threat to the nation’s wellbeing. America was ready to come inside and learn how to jive an’ wail.

In April 1998, the Gap premiered its soon-unavoidable “Khakis Swing” commercial, starring pretty young people Lindy-hopping in casual wear to the cool sounds of Louis Prima’s 1956 classic “Jump, Jive an’ Wail.” Two months later, The Brian Setzer Orchestra released The Dirty Boogie, featuring a suped-up big-band swing-abilly version of that very Prima tune. The same week Boogie dropped, the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies reached their Mainstream Top 40 chart peak (No. 32) with “Zoot Suit Riot,” a ’40s-style dance-floor filler with a quirky modern-rock edge.

Two hit singles plus a ubiquitous TV spot make three, and that made neo-swing a bonafide pop-culture phenomenon. As Setzer and the Daddies burned up the charts, Americans young and old signed up for swing-dance lessons, hoping to flip and twirl like those Gap kids. It was more than just a reaction to grunge, the significantly more dour form of alternative music that ruled the early ‘90s. Neo-swing was a reflection of the national mood.

This mainstream rediscovery of ‘40s-era swing and jump blues had been years in the making. In 1996, genre-blurring North Carolina sonic recyclers Squirrel Nut Zippers released their sophomore album, Hot. Early the following year, they scored a smash Alternative Songs hit with “Hell,” an amalgam of hot jazz and calypso that was sufficiently brassy and archaic to qualify as “swing” to teens with little knowledge of prerock music. Also in 1996, the film Swingers introduced L.A. lounge culture to a national audience, though it took a few years for the low-budget indie flick to become a Blockbuster rental fave.

The climactic dance scene in Swingers centers around Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, another band that scored big in 1998. Even without a ubiquitous radio hit -- “You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three Tonight” stalled at #31 on Alternative Songs -- the Southern California group earned platinum sales for its major-label debut, Americana Deluxe. In early 1999, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performed with Stevie Wonder and Gloria Estefan at Super Bowl XXXII, marking the very height of the unlikely swing revival.

Then came the inevitable backlash. There was no major turning point -- the movement just kind of fizzled out, as these things do. Radio and MTV moved on to the next thing.

None of the follow-ups to the big ’98 albums sold as well as their predecessors. A swing band in 2000 was about as cool a hair-metal group in 1991. Looking back on neo-swing through cynical 21st century eyes, it’s easy to fixate on the faddish aspects of the movement and lump the whole thing in with the “Macarena” craze or “Mambo No. 5.”

But neo-swing wasn’t invented by Gap marketers or MTV or major labels. Much like third-wave ska, which blew up a couple years earlier and paved the way for perky horn-

powered dance music, the swing resurgence grew out of a legit underground subculture -- one closely linked to punk rock.

The band most responsible for launching the swing revival in its earliest days was Royal Crown Revue, which formed in L.A. all the way back in 1989. The initial lineup included siblings Adam and Mark Stern, founders of the seminal SoCal punk band Youth Brigade. Led by the indelible Eddie Nichols, a charming tough-guy crooner who'd work the stage like a prizefighter, Royal Crown Revue was an outlet for aging punks in search of a new scene. The group found a home at the King King in L.A. and later Club Deluxe in San Francisco, the capital city of West Coast retro culture.

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Neo-swing’s early scenesters weren’t just into old music. They committed to a lifestyle that prized midcentury automobiles, clothing, home decor, and social customs. In the 1998 book Swing! The New Retro Renaissance, author V. Vale describes the movement as “cultural rebellion in its most subversive form: one that uses the symbols of the status quo for its own intents and purposes.” It was a reaction to the drab, corporate disposability of life in the age of Starbucks. The zoot suit and wallet chain became the new mohawk and combat boots.

As the scene gained steam, Royal Crown Revue attracted a wider audience. They appeared in the Jim Carrey comic book movie The Mask in 1994 and signed to Warner Bros. soon after. They also landed a weekly gig at The Derby, the L.A. nightclub that became synonymous with the neo-swing scene. The group eventually ceded its Wednesday night residency to Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, who made friends with Jon Favreau and fortuitously landed a spot in Swingers.

In addition to releasing two excellent Warners albums, 1996’s Mugzy’s Move and

1999’s The Contender, Royal Crown Revue played the Warped Tour in 1997 and 1999, bringing their jacked-up jump blues, “hard-boiled swing,” and honking ‘40s R&B to teenage punkers across the land. The only other big-time swingers to play Warped were the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, a band that should probably appear in the story of neoswing with an asterisk next to their name.

Formed in Eugene, Oregon, in 1989, the Daddies didn’t make their name playing swing.

They made their name playing swing and ska and funk and punk and pretty anything else frontman and chief songwriter Steve Perry (no, not the Journey guy) could get a handle on. Sometime in the mid-’90s, fans started coming to the merch booth asking which Daddies CD contained the most swing. That gave their manager an idea: Why not compile all the swing tunes from their first three albums, record a few new ones, and meet the public’s demand?

Thus was born Zoot Suit Riot, which peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 in July 1998.

At the peak of their success, the forward-looking Daddies tried to distance themselves from any kind of nostalgia movement. “I can’t fully take us out of the retro classification, but we harp on the fact that we’re contemporary music, trying to push boundaries and constantly goose this music in the ass as far as rockin’ out,” Perry told the Broward Palm Beach New Times. But the fact was Perry wrote killer neo-swing tunes. And this was no easy feat: While there was a ska band in every American suburb with a high school jazz band, swing took a degree of musicianship that haters of the genre still fail to recognize.

After neo-swing went belly up circa 1999, the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies went back to doing what they’d always done: playing swing powerfully, but not exclusively. They confused a lot of their newer fans with the 2000 genre buffet Soul Caddy and took a hiatus soon after. They regrouped in 2008 with Susquehanna, another stylistically diverse outing, then rounded up all their ska songs for the 2009 compilation Skaboy JFK. Interestingly, they’ve returned to jazz and swing on their three most recent albums: White Teeth, Black Thoughts (2013), Please Return the Evening (2014), and The Boop-a-Doo (2016). None of these latter-day releases have graced any Billboardchart.

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Squirrel Nut Zippers are also swinging again, albeit with an all-new gang of musicians backing singer and bandleader Jimbo Mathus. In March, the band released Beasts of Burgundy, their first new album in 18 years. It was inspired by New Orleans, much like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s 2003’s set Save My Soul, one of several conceptual works that have helped that band stay relevant by playing performing arts centers in the nearly two decades since that Super Bowl spotlight. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy paid tribute to Cab Calloway on 2009’s How Big Can You Get? and three guys named Louis -- Armstrong, Jordan, Prima -- on last year’s Louie, Louie, Louie. Credit singer and mastermind Scotty Morris with maintaining the original BBVD lineup and building a fanbase that’s never stopped coming out.

The Brian Setzer Orchestra has followed a similar path, releasing theme albums (film noir, Mozart, Christmas) and touring every year around the holidays. Setzer celebrated the orchestra’s 25 anniversary with a show at the Hollywood Bowl last summer and hinted there might be new music in the works. He’s also kept busy with his first love, rockabilly. Last month, he reunited The Stray Cats at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, and this summer, he’ll keep things nice and greasy with his Rockabilly Riot tour.

Sadly absent from the scene is Royal Crown Revue, who hung tough in the ‘00s but took an extended breather about five years ago. Singer Eddie Nichols performed with saxophonist Mando Dorame at the Viva Las Vegas in April, so there may be hope for a reunion somewhere down the road. It’s also worth noting that Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, who formed in San Francisco in 1989 and played a key role in the early-’90s scene, are still going strong with their vivacious mix of jazz, swing, and blues.

Given all the changes to the music industry and the world in general, a third coming of swing seems unlikely. If this stuff ever did go Top 40 again, there’d likely be think-pieces and Twitter debates about cultural appropriation. And perhaps not without reason: Swing is a form of jazz; its sounds and fashions evolved out of the black community.

While the the swing of the ‘30s and ‘40s was popularized by both black and white musicians, and enjoyed by all segments of the American population, the ’90s revival was mostly white bands playing for white audiences. Now that consumers of pop-culture are more mindful of such issues, conversations about neo-swing would almost certainly be more political today than they were in the ’90s. You can imagine something like “Zoot Suit Riot,” a playful song about the truly ugly racially charged Zoot Suit Riots of 1943, receiving extra scrutiny.

That all being said, there’s still an appetite for swing. The rockabilly cats and kittens who attend festivals like Viva Las Vegas continue to dig a little Louis Prima jive with their Gene Vincent hiccup and twang. Last week in New York City, swing lovers boogied down on the deck of the USS Intrepid -- an aircraft carrier built way back in the original swing era -- as part of the third annual Intrepid Battle of the Big Bands. On a related note, NYC is also home to a thriving hot jazz scene focused on the music of the pre-swing era.

The depression-era duds worn at get-togethers like the New York Hot Jazz Festival are a little less flashy than zoot suits, and it’s easy to see why the earthiness and authenticity

of ’20s and ’30s music might appeal to alt-country fans, steampunks, and hipsters of various stripes.

Subcultures are one thing, but swing remains embedded in America’s broader collective memory. That might explain why more than 3.4 million people subscribe to the YouTube channel of Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, a collective of musicians that does oldtimey jazz and swing (and soul and doo-wop) version of modern pop songs like Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass.” Postmodern Jukebox is fairly gimmicky and often silly, but indeed, memes and viral videos are the cultural currency of 2018. If swing can find a flicker of life in that landscape, there’s a chance it’ll reach kids too young to remember Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Squirrel Nut Zippers. What this music has to offer young people in the age of Trump is open to debate.

The original ’90s neo-swingers sought a return to stylishness and social dancing. Punk kids moshing to “Zoot Suit Riot” on the Warped Tour in 1998 heard fast and catchy music that made sense alongside NOFX and Rancid. Swing can be countercultural or pure escape. Both of those things sound pretty great right now.

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VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKEND 2018 – A SWINGIN’ SUCCESS! Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend continues to gain momentum as one of the strongest carsmeets-culture events worldwide. And trust us…they come from international lands to be part of this thriving scene

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So how did it get to where it is today? Twenty-one years ago, Englishman Tom Ingram took a gamble in the city of Las Vegas. Taking a gamble is nothing new for this city, but the gamble he took

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What started out small and intimate for the first few years as since snowballed into a worldwide avalanche. Every spring an army of loyal rockabilly music devotees gather from every part of the planet in Las Vegas, to attended what has possibly become the biggest rockabilly music event on earth.

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This year, the event turned “two-one�, there were over fifteen-thousand attendees, the car show had over 600 vehicles of every description, and a host of musicians playing on stage set up in the parking lot.

The headliners of the car show were 80s rockabilly sensations the Stray Cats. The paved lot in which they played was so packed, when they came on stage people were sitting and standing on their cars

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Eighty-two-year old Jerry Lee Lewis preceded the Cats and after a few songs warmed his fingers up and sounded just like Jerry Lew Lewis should. Prior to Jerry Lee, veteran musician Duane Eddy and his twangy guitar wooed the audience with his 50s and 60s instrumentals that made him so popular.

Besides these big three, Mitch Polzack & the Royal Deuces and Hot Rod Lincoln performed at the car show that day.

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These three acts drew smilin’wide fans for as far as the eye could see. In the morning before these acts ever took stage the Japanese rockabilly fans set up camp front and center against the railing.

There they waited all day, in the same spot for their heroes to take stage, now that is true devotion the rock and roll lifestyle!

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It seemed that nearly every continent on this planet had devotees who traveled all the way to the Viva Las Vegas show just to enjoy music. The same applies to the vehicle owners who brought their rides to the show, though most of them come from the United states and Canada. However, the VLV weekender is far more than a car show.

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Inside the Casino the ballrooms were filled to capacity with music acts all rooted in the early American rock and roll genre. While most live music acts finished up around 3 am, DJ’s spinning vintage wax tracks kept the red eyed crowd bopping till dawn’s early light.

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Vendor halls were filled, selling all sorts of goods, and if that was all too much, nursing a hangover by the pool

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The frenetically-paced weekend had so many special events taking place it would be tough to shine the spotlight on one single entity. Perhaps the greatest part of this particular rock and roll weekender is the people watching. Cars, guitars, rock & roll stars, we tried to capture it all for your viewing pleasure.

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Here’s to being young and twenty-one!

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VIVA LAS VEGAS 2018 Sparkle and flames on a Mercury LAS VEGAS – A pinstriped ’49 Mercury with its bumper almost scraping the ground cruises into its parking spot. Jerry Lee Lewis is up on a nearby stage, banging out a song. A heavily tattooed couple dressed in 1940s clothes dances on the asphalt

Welcome to Viva Las Vegas.

Now in its twenty-first year, the show is primarily a rockabilly music festival, drawing devotees from around the world. But since music and cars were meant for each other, there’s a massive car show attached.

Never heard of rockabilly? Its golden era was brief – only about five years or so in the 1950s – but it was a vital component of the rock and roll that followed it. As television gained ground, it began showing the comedies and dramas that used to only be on radio.

Losing those shows, radio now turned to music, introducing the blues and gospel music of black artists to a new audience. Young white artists, mostly in the rural South, blended it with western swing, boogie-woogie, and honky-tonk to create a raw new sound.

Think Elvis in his earliest Sun Records days, Carl Perkins, Johnny Burnette, Sonny Burgess, Wanda Jackson, or Eddie Cochran.

Niche, but global appeal

© Provided by autoTRADER.ca It’s still a niche sound, but its popularity is widespread, and you hear a dozen languages at the show. There are devotees from England and Germany, where it’s mostly about the music, and from Scandinavia and Japan, where they can’t get enough of huge American cars, and they make the trek – some of them every year – to the Vegas event, where the live acts start playing before breakfast and run almost through until dawn the next day.

Many of its fans also dress the part (and for many it’s not a costume, but a 24/7 lifestyle), but you don’t see the poodle skirts and bobby-sox of those at many ’50s car shows who emulate the teenage styles of American Graffiti. These folks dress as sexy adults of the 1940s and 1950s, the women in pin-up costumes and intricate hairstyles that take hours to do, and the men in pompadours and peg-leg pants. Most are heavily tattooed, and along with vintage-clothing vendors and mobile barbers, there’s a tattoo parlour manned by numerous artists set up in the casino’s bowling alley (and yes, I got some new ink there too).

© Provided by autoTRADER.ca Twirling their parasols and teetering on their heels, the women come into the car show, posing for photos in front of the cars. And what cars they are.

A car must be indicative of the 1950s era to get into the show, and they’re a virtual history lesson of how hot rods and custom cars came about. Soldiers returning from the Second World War weren’t content to go back to a mundane lifestyle, and they took the wraps off the 1930s coupes and roadsters they’d put in storage, dropped newer engines into them, and took them racing on the salt flats – and there are plenty of these “hopped-up” models

There are beat-up trucks like the farm boys drove into town on a Saturday night to hear this new music. In Los Angeles, young men in the Mexican communities took big land yachts and put them on hydraulic suspensions to create lowriders, while family men took their 1940s sedans, dropped the ride height, and added visors, pinstriping, and accessories to build “bombs.” If you raised a car’s front end and dropped the rear so the bumper almost touched the ground, you had a “taildragger”. And all of them are here.

Lace paint, Canuck plates

© Provided by autoTRADER.ca Some cars are in primer, either getting ready for paint or staying that way; some have elaborate metal-flake finishes popularized by the big-name custom-car builders of the day; and some feature painstaking paint jobs made by shooting and then masking the paint, over and over, to block off lines of colour. Putting down some lace – yes, like from your grandma’s cupboard – and then painting over it and pulling it away to reveal the design was a hot ticket back in the day, and a few cars here have this “lace paint” scheme.

There are car clubs out in full force, with names like the Throttle Kings, the Dead Sleds, the Sin City Jokers, and the Dragstrip Zombies. There are hearses and ambulances, delivery trucks and vintage trailers.

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Š Provided by autoTRADER.ca The plates are from all over, and four from Canada, including a 1959 Chevrolet Nomad from British Columbia; 1926 Ford and 1953 Chevrolet from Alberta; and 1957 Cadillac from Ontario (shipped to the show from our garage back home).

It might have started as a music festival, but Viva Las Vegas is now just as much about the cars as well, and it all came together on Saturday night, when the entire crowd came to a stage in the parking lot to see Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy, and a reunion of the Stray Cats.

Rockabilly might not have lasted long in its earliest days, but thanks to this, it’s going to be around forever.

The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender Hangover is Real

By TARA HURLIN MAY 15, 2018 Not every hangover is alcohol induced.

Have you ever been to an event that left you feeling exhausted, foggy brained, and satisfied but painfully longing for more? That, my friends, is also a hangover, and this time Viva Las Vegas was the cause.

The 21stannual Viva Las Vegas music festival brought over 20,000 rockabilly fans to The Orleans Hotel and Casino beginning on April 25th for four days of music, dancing, burlesque shows, and hot rods and customs. It’s the largest and most respected Rockabilly festival in the world, featuring over 75 world-renowned bands and legends that keep your feet moving no matter how sore they may be. Cool cats and kittens dressed to the nines come from as far as Japan, Europe, South America, Australia and

New Zealand. No matter your roots, when you arrive at Viva, you are part of a family.

The weekender hosts North America’s largest pre-63 car show which featured over 800 stunning hot rods and customs this year. It isn’t your average car show. All vehicles are styled based on the era, which means lots of chrome, scallops and metallic flake with bare metal and patina in-between. Clubs gathered on the show grounds, swanky ladies showed off their modeling skills next to the rolling art, and old friendships were rekindled and new ones discovered.

The neverending rows of old school hot rods and customs will make anyone question even their most comfortable shoes. It’s a sight to behold, and its easy to get lost in all of the eye candy at every turn .

The cars at Viva display some of the most intricate, perfectly swooping pinstriping ever seen. Pausing to admire the artwork is recommended, otherwise you may miss hidden details.

An occasional blinding from the sun reflecting off metallic flake is to be expected.

Extravegent custom roof paint varied from subtle lace panels with soft edges to bright, vivid shapes.

These high-rollers have attended the festival for a decade, posing for photos and chatting about their ’53 GMC pickup, “Blue Moon”. Owner George Tantardini, pompadour extraordinaire and husband to pin up model Dixie Rebelle, did all the work, including the chop and paint.

During the car show’s entirety, rockabilly tunes echoed from the massive stage on the outskirts of the lot. Hearing an 82 year-old Jerry Lee Lewis sing “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” was like being serenaded by a rock’n’roll grandpa.

That amazing man just keeps on rockin’, and so do his dedicated fans. A couple, also in their eighties, danced harder than anyone in the younger audience. After skillfully jumping and jiving and twisting and twirling as long as their legs could take it, their increasing audience applauded.

It was one of those defining moments that gives you the chills. Shortly after Jerry’s set, a clowder of tomcats and queens gathered around the stage and overflowed beyond the bleachers to hoot ’n’ holler for the Stray Cats, who returned from a nine-year hiatus to reclaim their throne as the Kings of Rockabilly.

The Rockabilly scene has a rich history and is a lifestyle for some, usually with a modern flare. For others it’s another fantastic music genre. It’s also a reason to build a custom car and jive to the rhythmic beats that erupt from the stand-up base, drums and guitar, and sometimes piano and brass.

Regardless, the people of Viva Las Vegas are fueled by their love for music and hot rods, and by the ethics and mentality of a simpler era. It’s the best way to experience 1950s rock’n’roll music and lifestyle in the world today. The second-best way is to listen to some Stray Cats and jive on through the gallery.

TRADE SHOWS

Shop & Dine

By Andrew Asch, | Dorothy Crouch | Thursday, May 17, 2018

Las Vegas

Rockin Bettie

Rockin Bettie 1302 S. Third St. (707) 877-3000 www.rockinbettie.com Every April, people from across the globe travel to the annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend for car shows, dancing and concerts. The event is inspired by the 1950s sound and style of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page.

Las Vegas’ Rockin Bettie boutique has been at the center of this rockabilly Woodstock for seven years. It hosts parties for Viva Las Vegas. It sells clothes at the car-show grounds, and the store’s owner, Amy Ortiz, can always be found on the dance floor at Viva Las Vegas events.

In March, Rockin Bettie relocated to a 1,800-square-foot shop on a spot that offers a backyard. It’s perfect for hosting intimate shows for rockabilly bands coming through Las Vegas, Ortiz said. One space in her shop is reserved for photo shoots, where rockabilly

devotees can be photographed in vintage-style sets such as a 1950s kitchen. Another space is devoted to brands specializing in reproductions of rockabilly styles. Brands include American labels such as Bettie Page Clothing and Voodoo Vixen as well as Canadian brand Rebel Love Clothing and German label Atixo. The space offers clothes for men, women and children. Retail price points range from $30 to $140. Sizes go up to 5X for women.

Rockin Bettie has the reputation of being the real deal for people who live the rockabilly lifestyle, said Karen Mamont, a Viva Las Vegas promoter and a former marketing director for the California Market Center in Los Angeles. “We like to wear circle skirts, pencil skirts, clam diggers, straight-leg pants, peasant tops and Mexicaninspired outfits,” Mamont said of the scene’s styles. “Rockin Bettie covers all of the silhouettes.”

Lee Rocker st ray cat struts to the Tower

Rockabilly bassist brings multimedia show to Bend Lee Rocker, best known as bassist for '80s rockabilly revival trio The Stray Cats, will perform with his solo quartet at the Tower Theatre on Saturday. (Alex Solca/Submitted photo) 7428416

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What: Lee Rocker When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend Cost: $32, $45 or $52 plus theater preservation fee Contact: towertheatre.orgor 541-317-0700

Lee Rocker was 17 when he and his childhood friends in The Stray Cats decided to leave New York for London.

The year was 1980, and the nascent rockabilly revival was just starting to pick up steam. The Long Island-based Stray Cats — stand-up bassist Rocker, guitarist/vocalist Bryan Setzer and drummer Slim Jim Phantom — was newly formed and starting to play venues such as CBGB’s and Max’s Kansas City in New York City. Through British music publications such as Melody Maker and NME, the trio started to learn about the Teddy Boy fashion subculture and the music that went along with it.

“We knew what was going on, or we thought we did to some degree, and said, ‘We should go over and see what’s going on in London,’” Rocker said from his home in New York City

about a week before kicking off a West Coast tour with his solo quartet that lands in Bend on Saturday. “We sold all of our gear except for the guitar and the bass and a snare drum, and saved up gig money and we bought four airline tickets, which was three for the band and one for my bass. And we went over to London and we quickly realized that we hadn’t thought this through very well. We started to run out of money after pretty quickly, and we were sleeping in Hyde Park and all-night movie theaters some nights.”

Though London was a struggle at first, Rocker didn’t want to overplay it: The band moved in June of 1980, had an apartment and record-deal offers by September and a hit single, “Runaway Boys,” by October.

“People were intrigued by these three teenage New Yorkers with those haircuts and pink suits and an upright bass walking around the streets of London — it was like, what … is going on here?” Rocker said. “We had a little cassette demo. I think it was a combination of, ‘Wow, what is this?’ and maybe taking mercy on us.”

By 1981, the band’s self-titled debut had solidified the band at the forefront of the new rockabilly movement, with singles “Rock This Town” and “Stray Cat Strut” cracking the U.S. and U.K. charts (“Rock This Town,” still the band’s calling card, was later named one of the “500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll” by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). Perhaps it seems odd that The Stray Cats, playing quintessentially American music, found success across the pond. But historically it shouldn’t, as Rocker pointed out.

“The thing is, though, that’s what goes on and has,” Rocker said. “It’s the same thing — blues is such an American form of music, but if it wasn’t for the English guys doing it, it never would have had its place where it was and where it is.”

The Stray Cats’ initial run ended in 1984; a full-fledged reunion occurred in the late ’80s and early ’90s, and the trio played occasional tours and shows in the back half of the 2000s. All three members have kept busy in the interim periods — Setzer, of course, struck gold again in the ’90s swing revival with his eponymous orchestra, which he still tours with.

Rocker has carried the torch for rockabilly across 13 solo albums, most recently 2012’s covers set “Night Train to Memphis.” He will focus on this material, Stray Cats classics and Phantom, Rocker & Slick songs at the Tower Theatre, in a show that he said will examine his nearly four decades in music with stories, video and photos.

“I came into this from a couple angles,” Rocker said. “I’ve done radio over the years, and was doing a lot of storytelling with that on XM Satellite, and did a stint of dates on Broadway here in New York with a show, “Million Dollar Quartet” (about the infamous 1956 Sun Records session of the same name featuring Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis). I started to get intrigued with this theater and this additional way of communicating.”

The look-back comes at an opportune time. Last month, The Stray Cats played the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, its first show since 2008; further shows are planned for July 4 in Chicago and Aug. 17 in Costa Mesa, California.

“The three of us hadn’t even been in a room together for 10 years — maybe two, but not the three of us,” Rocker said.

“And that was truly a magical thing. … It felt like it transported me way back, not just to the heyday of The Stray Cats selling millions of records. For me, it felt like I was playing a corner bar back in Long Island, New York.”

Rocker couldn’t say if the reunion would lead to touring and new music. But he’s prepping a solo live album recorded in upstate New York due to be released in a few months, as well as continuing work on a long-promised album of new, original music.

“I’ve definitely been playing a lot more acoustic instruments, and the guys I have with me in the band as well,” Rocker said of the new music. “More keyboards, more piano — I shouldn’t say keyboards, I don’t really use keyboards, but acoustic piano — acoustic guitars, mandolins, banjos.”

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Posted: May 23, 2018 2:09 AM PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas. Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/a-movie-about-viva-lasvegas-rockabilly-weekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas. Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for

the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/a-movie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabilly-weekend.html.

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Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas. Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly� which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/a-movie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabilly-weekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas. Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly� which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/a-movie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabilly-weekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas. Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly� which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/a-movie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabilly-weekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas. Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly� which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/a-movie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabilly-weekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas. Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced

principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/a-movie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabilly-weekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas. Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las

Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/a-movie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabilly-weekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas. Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly� which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/a-movie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabilly-weekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas. Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for

the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/a-movie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabilly-weekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas. Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for

the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/a-movie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabilly-weekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over

the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a

BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office

was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the

limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office

was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the

limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office

was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the

limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the

film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the

limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements

associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS

VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a

BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office

was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office

was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a

BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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“The Stray Cats” To Reunite For First North American Show In 10 Years

By Blake PowersJanuary 3, 2018 at 12:10 pm Filed Under:"Orleans" Las Vegas, "Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend", Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, Slim Jim Phantom, The Stray Cats

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For the first time in 10 years, The Stray Cats will reunite for their first North American show, Saturday April 21, at Orleans in Las Vegas, for the “Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend.”

The Stray Cats will share the stage with 1950’s Rock Roll legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy, and over 100 live bands will play over 4 days!

Stray Cats guitarist and The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s leader/guitarist Brian Setzer notes on the Stray Cats website, “There’s something magic about a Stray Cats show, Viva Las Vegas is the perfect event to experience that. C’mon down and Rock This Town.”

Learn more at http://www.vivalasvegas.net Long live Rock & Roll!!!

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over

the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS

ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a

BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over

the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS

ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office

was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office

was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a

BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a

BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a

BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over

the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS

ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office

was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be

released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent thirdparty content provider.

Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@franklyinc.com

A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over

the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS

ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over

the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS

ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based

film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality

film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and

the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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A Movie about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 2:09 am PDT The 21st Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on April 19th to 22nd will be the set for the movie “Rockabilly Weekends” and the upcoming film series “Modern Burlesque” LAS VEGAS, NV - 03-22-2018 -21 Years of Viva Las Vegas” is a cinematic reality film by executive producer Louie Comella and Big Brand Films. The movie, chronicles the evolution of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend alongside the event’s founder Tom Ingram. From the early days at the Gold Coast Casino to the present day at The Orleans Hotel, Viva Las Vegas has grown to become the world’s destination event for rockabilly and is Las Vegas’ longest running music festival.

The filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie was originally completed after last year’s 20th anniversary of the event. The film was previewed to industry professionals and scheduled for release later this year. When it was announced that the Stray Cats were reuniting for their first live performance in a decade and that Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy and Carl Mann were on the bill, the film’s release was postponed. The production title registered with IMDb and the Nevada film office was “20” Years of Viva Las Vegas, but in light of this 21st year’s music lineup, epic car show, and the world’s largest burlesque event, changing the title to “21” seems more suited to this Vegas based film.

The film’s producer Louie Comella first attended Viva Las Vegas in 1999 and watched it grow over

the years. He was inspired to capture it on film along with many of the other cultural elements associated with rockabilly. “While music is the most import part of Viva Las Vegas, the event brings together several cultures that aren’t really represented in mainstream media,” says Comella. “When you look at the origins of Rockabilly there's more than music that defines what Rockabilly is and has become. Today’s Rockabilly scene, like Viva Las Vegas, is bigger than ever and the rebellion and culture that shook up the 1950s has not only influenced today's music, but changed culture and style forever. We're capturing it on film.”

Tom Ingram and Viva have done a lot for the City of Las Vegas. Over the last two decades, it’s estimated that the event has attracted over a million visitors to Las Vegas.

Last year Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 13 as Tom Ingram Day for his vital role in the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend over the last 20 years. The Food Network filmed an episode of Freed’s Bakery making a cake for Viva Las Vegas, and there was a world record set for Jiving.

This year, besides the 100 bands, classic cars, pinups, and an impressive list of actors, musicians and other celebrities that attend Viva Las Vegas, attendees may see cameras rolling for the Rockabilly Weekends movie or one of the TV series being filmed. Big Brand Filmscommenced principal photography on a few productions closely tied to the rockabilly culture, which include the limited film series "Modern Burlesque" and “The History of Rockabilly” which are expected to be released in 2019.

THE MOVIE "ROCKABILLY WEEKENDS - 21 YEARS OF VIVA LAS VEGAS" a cinematic reality film by executive producer LOUIE COMELLA and director of photography GRACIE HENLEY is a BIG BRAND FILMS production in association with TOM INGRAM and VIVA LAS VEGAS

ROCKABILLY WEEKENDERS filming on location at THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA for release in 2019.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER >>> https://www.rockabillyweekends.com and further information can be obtained at https://www.bigbrandfilms.com For information on Tom Ingram's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2018 April 19th to 22nd visit https://www.vivalasvegas.net Members of the press are invited to request an interview and learn more about the filming of the Rockabilly Weekends movie and the limited film series Modern Burlesque. To request an interview or contribute content Email: kelloggal@gmail.com or call Anne Kellogg, Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations at 702-595-4985 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/bigbrandfilms/rockabillyweekends Media Contacts: Company Name: Las Vegas Paper Doll Public Relations Full Name: Anne Kellogg Phone: 702-595-4985 Email Address: Send Email Website: www.rockabillyweekends.com For the original news story, please visit https://publishedpr.com/news/amovie-about-viva-las-vegasrockabillyweekend.html.

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Stray Cats rock through the first of two reunion shows in Costa Mesa

Reunited Stray Cats performed at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costra Mesa for the first time in a decade on Thursday, Aug. 16. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 17, 2018 at 10:30 am | UPDATED: August 17, 2018 at 10:54 am It has been 10 years since the Stray Cats rocked the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, however Thursday night it felt like the trio hadn’t skipped a beat.

Fans were ready to jump, jive and wail along with Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom, who just recently reunited to play three stops in 2018 including the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April, the Naperville Ribfest in Illinois in July and added two nights at Pacific Amphitheatre.

The audience members in Costa Mesa made it clear that they wanted the Stray Cats. Numerous guests turned out in their rockabilly garb, sporting cuffed jeans, flat caps, rolled up T-shirt sleeves, slicked back or pompadour hairstyles, dresses straight out of the ’50s or wearing other vintage Stray Cats-branded swag.

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As the lights went down and a curtain was removed over the band’s signature light-up sign and large cat logo, the trio emerged and got right with it, kicking the show off with “Runaway Boys.” Like a well-oiled machine, the band blasted through it with ease. By the end of the song, Setzer, who killed it on guitar, raised his arm and let out a “Yeah!” like he knew they had nailed it.

Though it had been a decade since these childhood friends from Long Island, NY had shared a stage, there’s an instant chemistry. They play so well off of each other, each musician a master at his craft. Setzer has such control when he’s wailing away on his guitar and his vocals are still so sharp whether he’s belting it out during songs like “Gene & Eddie” or crooning along with “I Won’t Stand in Your Way.”

Slim Jim, who plays while standing, makes drumming just look so casual and he must have one heck of a chiropractor to keep his posture in check. Rocker is not only a phenomenal upright bassist, but a great singer as his vocals shine during “Bring It Back Again” and a cover of “My Baby Left Me,” a song written by blues singer Arthur Crudup and later famously covered by Elvis Presley.

Fans clapped, danced and sang along to every word of favorites such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” “Built for Speed” and “Rock This Town.” There were even a few famous faces rocking along in the audience including No Doubt drummer Adrian Young and Green Day anchor Tré Cool.

“How’s it sounding you guys, all right?’,” Setzer asked the crowd. “I’ll admit, I’m a little rusty.”

He certainly didn’t sound it as the group launched into “Lust ‘n’ Love” and the punk rock song “Blast Off.” They cut loose during “Fishnet Stockings” and before heading into the encore, hit the audience with its biggest hit, “Rock This Town.”

If there was a moment where the band – which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year – showed even a bit of its age, it was here. Back in the day, Rocker would stand up on his upright bass, slapping away and Slim Jim would just destroy his drum kit.

It’s now a little more tame. Slim Jim did manage to get up on his drums and pounded away and Rocker made an attempt at his signature stand-on bass move, but slid off at first try. He smiled and laughed at himself a bit, but kept right on it and eventually got up there. None of this, by the way, affected the sound one bit.

The band members exited for the encore and returned to the stage, having switched out their collared bowling shirts for simple black shirts.

“I guess we shouldn’t have waited so long, huh?’,” Setzer asked before hitting the crowd with the rousing “Rumble in Brighton.” The band ended the evening with a cover of Eddie Cochran’s “Somethin’ Else.”

Stray Cats When: Thursday, Aug. 16 Where: Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa Next: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 at Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Tickets are $55 at 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com.

Stray Cats setlist for Aug. 16 at Pacific Amphitheatre: “Runaway Boys”/ “Too Hip, Gotta Go”/ “Stray Cat Strut”/ “Double Talkin’ Baby” (Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps cover)”/ “(She’s) Sexy + 17″/ “Gene & Eddie”/ “Something’s Wrong With My Radio”/ “Cry Baby”/ “I Won’t Stand In Your Way”/ “My Baby Left Me” (Arthur Crudup cover)/ “My One Desire” (Ricky Nelson cover)/ “Gina”/ “Bring It Back Again”/ “Lust ‘n’ Love”/ “Blast Off”/ “Built for Speed”/ “Fishnet Stockings”/ “Rock This Town.” Encore: “Rumble in Brighton” and “Somethin’ Else” (Eddie Cochran cover)

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Charles Phoenix, Pinup Girl Clothing partner on a capsule collection with kitschy '50s flair

By J ESSIC A R ITZ MAY 03, 2018 | 10 :00 AM

Historian and performer Charles Phoenix teamed with Pinup Girl Clothing on a retro-inspired collaboration for men and women. Phoenix is shown wearing the line's fitted men's Sunliner shirt in the all-over Calypso Castaway print, $94. (Fabian Fioto)

Historian, curator and performer Charles Phoenix knows how to attract attention. After all, since launching his series of vintage slideshow events in 1998, conducting bus tours and writing coffee-table books, the self-described "Ambassador of Americana" entertains audiences by mining his ever-growing archive of vernacular culture that includes subjects such as Disneyland, Las Vegas and the holiday season.

His latest venture is equally engaging. The Sir Charles of Phoenixcollaboration with Burbank-based Pinup Girl Clothing, featuring vintage-inspired dresses as well as men's shirts, is an extension of his singular style. Plus, it's a return to the industry in which Phoenix started his career.

"Fashion was my first go-to creative place in my mind as a result of watching Sonny [Bono] and Cher [on 'The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour'] and 'I Love Lucy,'" the Silver Lake resident and Ontario, Calif., native explained during a recent interview. After graduating from FIDM in the early 1980s, he worked for various Los Angeles fashion brands until, at age 29, he fell in love with buying and selling classic cars.

Next came his expanding niche of collecting and presenting to audiences slides

and images of midcentury Americana, distilled through Phoenix's irrepressible zeal and vocalized with his signature swooping timbre. His worldview translates to high-reverence, unpatronizing kitsch.

Pinup Girl Clothing's Gloria swing dress with Pele bolero in Calypso Castaway print by Charles Phoenix, $240. (Fabian Fioto) Phoenix also nurtured his love of the sartorial arts by having suits custommade by tailor Johnathan Behr, who has an L.A. shop on Wilshire Boulevard.

Until this new collaboration though, it had been decades since Phoenix's clothing design efforts extended beyond his own closet.

Getting back into the fashion game, he partnered with Pinup Girl Clothing, which owner Laura Byrnes launched in 1997 and built into a label known for its retro aesthetic and inclusive sizing. It's also earned a reputation for its frequent creative collaborations with local figures such as Cassandra Peterson, best known as playing Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, and Traci Lords.

"It was built at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend festival, where I've performed for 15 years," Phoenix said of his partnership with Pinup Girl. He and Byrnes got to know each other during the annual event, and Phoenix started to notice how their respective crowds often overlapped. "I could spot a Pinup Girl dress on a woman from a mile away because the fit and flare is so good," he said.

It turned out that Byrnes had been wanting to add original menswear to her inventory but had yet to find the right partner.

Pinup Girl Clothing's Bali H'ai dress in Hawaiian Honeymoon all-over print by Charles Phoenix, $229. (Fabian Fioto) As for Phoenix, "I really trust his vision and aesthetic," Byrnes said. "He knows what he wants. He's got great taste, and I really love anyone else who has exacting, high standards."

For the Sir Charles of Phoenix collaboration (a fan came up with the name), Phoenix selected three "hand-paintings we found from a guy downtown who had old textile designs that had never been printed," he said. Phoenix then added his own spin to the color palette.

The trio of tropical-inflected patterns worked perfectly for Hawaiian-style, convertible collar short-sleeve men's shirts ($94) as well as three retro-style, knee-length dress silhouettes ($178 to $240; matching his-and-hers garments are also cheekily offered as "honeymoon sets") that are all manufactured in L.A. and sold at the Pinup Girl Boutique, 3606 W. Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank, and online at www.pinupgirlclothing.com.

Based on the reception of the spring/summer 2018 collection, which debuted in March, Byrnes and Phoenix are working on new goods. Phoenix said he's excited to create casual gabardine men's jackets and shirts.

"When I was in fashion design school, a lot of stuff I designed was 1950s style, which wasn't exactly welcomed with open arms in the '80s," he said. "But I saved it all."

Taking a deep dive into the ephemera of his own past for creative inspiration?

That's a process that suits Phoenix perfectly.

Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom talk about reuniting before strutting their stuff in Costa Mesa

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Stray Cats)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am In 1979, three teenagers — vocalist-guitarist Brian Setzer, drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker — got together in the garage of Rocker’s Long Island family home and started making some noise.

There was never a plan or a goal, they were just looking for something to do in between sifting through records by Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Dead Boys and Sex Pistols and raiding local thrift shops for funky vintage jackets and shoes. The trio began playing bars in Long Island on Thursday nights and the crowds began to swell, doubling week after week. A month or so in, there was a

line of people waiting around the block to check out a young band that called themselves Stray Cats and played a mix of music that was fast and loud with elements of Americana, country/western, straightforward rock ‘n’ roll and British punk rock.

Back then, they didn’t know it, but they were creating a special and unique sound.

Stray Cats went on to find fame in London in the ‘80s where their style of rockabilly music was already catching on and without knowing it, they were becoming a hit back home in the states with songs such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town” and “Runaway Boys.”

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Nearly four decades later, Setzer, Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom stood together in front of about 20,000 fans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April, reunited and playing for the first time together as Stray Cats in a decade. This reunion is a short one, however, culminating with two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, the same venue where

the band played one of its final “Farewell Tour” shows back in 2008. The trio agree that though there are only three shows on the books for 2018, they’ve received an enthusiastic and warm welcome back.

“We did what we’ve always done, which has been an alternative to the mainstream and what gets pushed on everyone musically in such a heavy-handed way,” Rocker said during a recent phone interview. “This is just real rock ‘n’ roll and it’s about having a good time. It’s passion, sweat and energy and at this point, 40 years later, it’s still the three of us. It’s the original band, the original guys. Audiences get that and it’s really an amazing thing.”

GETTING THE GANG BACK TOGETHER Though it’s certainly something that their fans wanted and pushed for, the three said that they weren’t pressured or hurried out of their decade-long hiatus from playing Stray Cats music together.

“Honestly, it probably started with me calling Jim because I was watching a ball game and we were laughing at some silly play they blew,” Setzer said during a separate phone interview. “It always starts out like a couple of kids talking and by coincidence it turned into seeing if there was any interest in us playing. It really does come down to that, where the conversation goes ‘Do you wanna play? Do you wanna do some shows? Let’s play and see how it feels.’ So far, we’ve only done one, but it felt pretty darn good.”

There’s a natural and noticeable chemistry among the trio and they insist that all the clichés are absolutely true. It is like a marriage, they are like brothers and yes, at times, they even finish each other’s sentences.

“We have this close kind of past, I mean, we go back to when we were 10 years old and we are literally, physically larger than we were when we first met,” Slim Jim Phantom said with a laugh. “I was 3 feet tall when I first met these guys. We’ve really been welcomed back and if nothing else, I love the other two and I love their company and that minute or two before we go on and someone will remember something from back in school and we’ll have a bit of a laugh before we play. No one else would even be remotely interested in what we’ve said, but that’s the connection. I love the other two, I really do, musically and personally. You can’t invent that history and those experiences you’ve had together because of the fate of life. I think all of this time later, that we’ve got most of our marbles, our hair and wits about us, I like doing this, so I’m in.”

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SWEET SPOT In the early ’80s Stray Cats came back over from across the pond and landed in Los Angeles, not knowing that they had already several sold out afternoon and evening shows at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. KROQ 106.7/FM had been playing

“Rock This Town” as an import single even though band was from New York, since its album was initially only available in the U.K. “We had no idea what was going on and that wouldn’t happen now in the age of information, but we came to L.A. to the Roxy and wound up doing three, four then five days, two shows a day,” Slim Jim Phantom said, noting that he officially moved to L.A. and has lived here since 1982. “Now, if your band is big in a major territory you somehow find out about it, but we came here and we were living at the Sunset Marquis and it just kept getting bigger. I didn’t care if people thought we were an English band. I was living at the Sunset Marquis and hanging out at the Rainbow and everywhere there, really.”

Rocker has also resided in Southern California, living in Laguna Beach, for almost three decades. He now splits his time between Orange County and his residence back in New York where he grew up. Southern California is like a second home to Setzer, who has lived in Minneapolis for years now. And aside from London, Southern California was really only one of the two places that have fully embraced the Stray Cats’ lifestyle, which includes live music, classic cars and motorcycles, pin-up women and retro/vintage fashion.

“Orange County and Southern California is special and has always been ahead of the curve with music and style and they’ve always liked rockabilly there since day one,” Setzer added. “Southern California gets the style, the music, the whole thing. The whole package has always been very attractive there.”

STRAY CATS & OTHER PROJECTS Stray Cats have had long periods of inactivity throughout their career as the members have embarked on several solo endeavors. Most notably, Setzer has been with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The band has been out on extended global jaunts with its Rockabilly Riot! and this year, BSO celebrates the 15th anniversary of its annual Christmas Rocks! run of holiday-themed shows, which returns to Southern California on Dec. 21 at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio and Dec. 22 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“I am a lucky dude,” Setzer said after jokingly referring to himself as Santa Setzer.

“I’ve kind of always done what I’ve wanted and people say ‘OK, we’ll take that Brian, we’ll give it a shot’.”

Meanwhile Rocker is about to release a new live album titled “The Low Road,” which is expected to drop in October and was recorded at Daryl Hall’s Daryl’s House Club in New York. The record will consist of a couple dozen songs cherry picked to include everything from the hits and covers to some brand new material.

“Every song is something meaningful to me,” Rocker added. “I’ll put it on vinyl as well, which is the first time in I don’t know how long that I’m doing that, but I’m dying to get

that 12-inch, 180 gram piece of vinyl in my hand. I think it was a magical night and show and I’m happy we captured it.”

Slim Jim Phantom has played in numerous bands including the Slim Jim’s Phantom Trio and The Head Cat with the late Motörhead bassist and frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. He’s currently working with his band the Jack Tars, which also features Captain Sensible from the Damned, Chris Cheney of The Living End and Mike Peters of The Alarm as well as a rotating cast of players that has included Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and actor and musician Fred Armisen. He’s also playing local gigs and heading to Europe to play some shows and rockabilly festivals with his girlfriend Jennie Vee, who plays bass with Eagles of Death Metal.

While there are no concrete plans at the moment for any more shows or a 40th anniversary celebration, the guys said they’d keep in touch. For now, with this particular run of shows, Rocker said it has been a good time to take stock and look back at the last four decades, which has included performing alongside artists such as The Clash and Rolling Stones.

“It’s been a bit retrospective for me, more so than usual,” he said. “I’m always moving forward and thinking about what’s coming next, but this year has been a chance to look back and enjoy that kind of history. Stray Cats and myself individually, I look back and I go, ‘Wow.’ I’ve gotten to do just about everything that I had hoped to do as a kid and I made music with my heroes from the Stones and George Harrison and Ringo, to working with Willie Nelson and I did a stint on Broadway with the ‘Million Dollar Quartet.’ It has been an amazing journey.

“I have to say that after these 10 years, the first show in Las Vegas that we did in April, it was pretty emotional especially for me when we were initially standing there together and then walking out on stage. We really do have something quite profound.”

Stray Cats When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 Where: Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa Tickets: $45-$85 Information: 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com

Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom talk about reuniting before strutting their stuff in Costa Mesa

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Stray Cats)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am In 1979, three teenagers — vocalist-guitarist Brian Setzer, drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker — got together in the garage of Rocker’s Long Island family home and started making some noise.

There was never a plan or a goal, they were just looking for something to do in between sifting through records by Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Dead Boys and Sex Pistols and raiding local thrift shops for funky vintage jackets and shoes. The trio began playing bars in Long Island on Thursday nights and the crowds began to swell, doubling week after week. A month or so in, there was a line of people waiting around the block to check out a young band that called themselves Stray Cats and played a mix of music that was fast and loud with

elements of Americana, country/western, straightforward rock ‘n’ roll and British punk rock.

Back then, they didn’t know it, but they were creating a special and unique sound.

Stray Cats went on to find fame in London in the ‘80s where their style of rockabilly music was already catching on and without knowing it, they were becoming a hit back home in the states with songs such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town” and “Runaway Boys.”

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Nearly four decades later, Setzer, Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom stood together in front of about 20,000 fans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April, reunited and playing for the first time together as Stray Cats in a decade. This reunion is a short one, however, culminating with two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, the same venue where

the band played one of its final “Farewell Tour” shows back in 2008. The trio agree that though there are only three shows on the books for 2018, they’ve received an enthusiastic and warm welcome back.

“We did what we’ve always done, which has been an alternative to the mainstream and what gets pushed on everyone musically in such a heavy-handed way,” Rocker said during a recent phone interview. “This is just real rock ‘n’ roll and it’s about having a good time. It’s passion, sweat and energy and at this point, 40 years later, it’s still the three of us. It’s the original band, the original guys. Audiences get that and it’s really an amazing thing.”

GETTING THE GANG BACK TOGETHER Though it’s certainly something that their fans wanted and pushed for, the three said that they weren’t pressured or hurried out of their decade-long hiatus from playing Stray Cats music together.

“Honestly, it probably started with me calling Jim because I was watching a ball game and we were laughing at some silly play they blew,” Setzer said during a separate phone interview. “It always starts out like a couple of kids talking and by coincidence it turned into seeing if there was any interest in us playing. It really does come down to that, where the conversation goes ‘Do you wanna play? Do you wanna do some shows? Let’s play and see how it feels.’ So far, we’ve only done one, but it felt pretty darn good.”

There’s a natural and noticeable chemistry among the trio and they insist that all the clichés are absolutely true. It is like a marriage, they are like brothers and yes, at times, they even finish each other’s sentences.

“We have this close kind of past, I mean, we go back to when we were 10 years old and we are literally, physically larger than we were when we first met,” Slim Jim Phantom said with a laugh. “I was 3 feet tall when I first met these guys. We’ve really been welcomed back and if nothing else, I love the other two and I love their company and that minute or two before we go on and someone will remember something from back in school and we’ll have a bit of a laugh before we play. No one else would even be remotely interested in what we’ve said, but that’s the connection. I love the other two, I really do, musically and personally. You can’t invent that history and those experiences you’ve had together because of the fate of life. I think all of this time later, that we’ve got most of our marbles, our hair and wits about us, I like doing this, so I’m in.”

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SWEET SPOT In the early ’80s Stray Cats came back over from across the pond and landed in Los Angeles, not knowing that they had already several sold out afternoon and evening shows at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. KROQ 106.7/FM had been playing

“Rock This Town” as an import single even though band was from New York, since its album was initially only available in the U.K. “We had no idea what was going on and that wouldn’t happen now in the age of information, but we came to L.A. to the Roxy and wound up doing three, four then five days, two shows a day,” Slim Jim Phantom said, noting that he officially moved to L.A. and has lived here since 1982. “Now, if your band is big in a major territory you somehow find out about it, but we came here and we were living at the Sunset Marquis and it just kept getting bigger. I didn’t care if people thought we were an English band. I was living at the Sunset Marquis and hanging out at the Rainbow and everywhere there, really.”

Rocker has also resided in Southern California, living in Laguna Beach, for almost three decades. He now splits his time between Orange County and his residence back in New York where he grew up. Southern California is like a second home to Setzer, who has lived in Minneapolis for years now. And aside from London, Southern California was really only one of the two places that have fully embraced the Stray Cats’ lifestyle, which includes live music, classic cars and motorcycles, pin-up women and retro/vintage fashion.

“Orange County and Southern California is special and has always been ahead of the curve with music and style and they’ve always liked rockabilly there since day one,” Setzer added. “Southern California gets the style, the music, the whole thing. The whole package has always been very attractive there.”

STRAY CATS & OTHER PROJECTS Stray Cats have had long periods of inactivity throughout their career as the members have embarked on several solo endeavors. Most notably, Setzer has been with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The band has been out on extended global jaunts with its Rockabilly Riot! and this year, BSO celebrates the 15th anniversary of its annual Christmas Rocks! run of holiday-themed shows, which returns to Southern California on Dec. 21 at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio and Dec. 22 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“I am a lucky dude,” Setzer said after jokingly referring to himself as Santa Setzer.

“I’ve kind of always done what I’ve wanted and people say ‘OK, we’ll take that Brian, we’ll give it a shot’.”

Meanwhile Rocker is about to release a new live album titled “The Low Road,” which is expected to drop in October and was recorded at Daryl Hall’s Daryl’s House Club in New York. The record will consist of a couple dozen songs cherry picked to include everything from the hits and covers to some brand new material.

“Every song is something meaningful to me,” Rocker added. “I’ll put it on vinyl as well, which is the first time in I don’t know how long that I’m doing that, but I’m dying to get

that 12-inch, 180 gram piece of vinyl in my hand. I think it was a magical night and show and I’m happy we captured it.”

Slim Jim Phantom has played in numerous bands including the Slim Jim’s Phantom Trio and The Head Cat with the late Motörhead bassist and frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. He’s currently working with his band the Jack Tars, which also features Captain Sensible from the Damned, Chris Cheney of The Living End and Mike Peters of The Alarm as well as a rotating cast of players that has included Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and actor and musician Fred Armisen. He’s also playing local gigs and heading to Europe to play some shows and rockabilly festivals with his girlfriend Jennie Vee, who plays bass with Eagles of Death Metal.

While there are no concrete plans at the moment for any more shows or a 40th anniversary celebration, the guys said they’d keep in touch. For now, with this particular run of shows, Rocker said it has been a good time to take stock and look back at the last four decades, which has included performing alongside artists such as The Clash and Rolling Stones.

“It’s been a bit retrospective for me, more so than usual,” he said. “I’m always moving forward and thinking about what’s coming next, but this year has been a chance to look back and enjoy that kind of history. Stray Cats and myself individually, I look back and I go, ‘Wow.’ I’ve gotten to do just about everything that I had hoped to do as a kid and I made music with my heroes from the Stones and George Harrison and Ringo, to working with Willie Nelson and I did a stint on Broadway with the ‘Million Dollar Quartet.’ It has been an amazing journey.

“I have to say that after these 10 years, the first show in Las Vegas that we did in April, it was pretty emotional especially for me when we were initially standing there together and then walking out on stage. We really do have something quite profound.”

Stray Cats When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 Where: Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa Tickets: $45-$85 Information: 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com

Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom talk about reuniting before strutting their stuff in Costa Mesa

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Stray Cats)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am In 1979, three teenagers — vocalist-guitarist Brian Setzer, drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker — got together in the garage of Rocker’s Long Island family home and started making some noise.

There was never a plan or a goal, they were just looking for something to do in between sifting through records by Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Dead Boys and Sex Pistols and raiding local thrift shops for funky vintage jackets and shoes. The trio began playing bars in Long Island on Thursday nights and the crowds began to swell, doubling week after week. A month or so in, there was a line of people waiting around the block to check out a young band that called themselves Stray Cats and played a mix of music that was fast and loud with elements of Americana, country/western, straightforward rock ‘n’ roll and British punk rock.

Back then, they didn’t know it, but they were creating a special and unique sound.

Stray Cats went on to find fame in London in the ‘80s where their style of rockabilly music was already catching on and without knowing it, they were becoming a hit back home in the states with songs such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town” and “Runaway Boys.”

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SoundNext 1 of 6 Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

Nearly four decades later, Setzer, Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom stood together in front of about 20,000 fans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April, reunited and playing for the first time together as Stray Cats in a decade. This reunion is a short one, however, culminating with two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, the same venue where

the band played one of its final “Farewell Tour” shows back in 2008. The trio agree that though there are only three shows on the books for 2018, they’ve received an enthusiastic and warm welcome back.

“We did what we’ve always done, which has been an alternative to the mainstream and what gets pushed on everyone musically in such a heavy-handed way,” Rocker said during a recent phone interview. “This is just real rock ‘n’ roll and it’s about having a good time. It’s passion, sweat and energy and at this point, 40 years later, it’s still the three of us. It’s the original band, the original guys. Audiences get that and it’s really an amazing thing.”

GETTING THE GANG BACK TOGETHER Though it’s certainly something that their fans wanted and pushed for, the three said that they weren’t pressured or hurried out of their decade-long hiatus from playing Stray Cats music together.

“Honestly, it probably started with me calling Jim because I was watching a ball game and we were laughing at some silly play they blew,” Setzer said during a separate phone interview. “It always starts out like a couple of kids talking and by coincidence it turned into seeing if there was any interest in us playing. It really does come down to that, where the conversation goes ‘Do you wanna play? Do you wanna do some shows? Let’s play and see how it feels.’ So far, we’ve only done one, but it felt pretty darn good.”

There’s a natural and noticeable chemistry among the trio and they insist that all the clichés are absolutely true. It is like a marriage, they are like brothers and yes, at times, they even finish each other’s sentences.

“We have this close kind of past, I mean, we go back to when we were 10 years old and we are literally, physically larger than we were when we first met,” Slim Jim Phantom said with a laugh. “I was 3 feet tall when I first met these guys. We’ve really been welcomed back and if nothing else, I love the other two and I love their company and that minute or two before we go on and someone will remember something from back in school and we’ll have a bit of a laugh before we play. No one else would even be remotely interested in what we’ve said, but that’s the connection. I love the other two, I really do, musically and personally. You can’t invent that history and those experiences you’ve had together because of the fate of life. I think all of this time later, that we’ve got most of our marbles, our hair and wits about us, I like doing this, so I’m in.”

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SWEET SPOT In the early ’80s Stray Cats came back over from across the pond and landed in Los Angeles, not knowing that they had already several sold out afternoon and evening shows at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. KROQ 106.7/FM had been playing

“Rock This Town” as an import single even though band was from New York, since its album was initially only available in the U.K. “We had no idea what was going on and that wouldn’t happen now in the age of information, but we came to L.A. to the Roxy and wound up doing three, four then five days, two shows a day,” Slim Jim Phantom said, noting that he officially moved to L.A. and has lived here since 1982. “Now, if your band is big in a major territory you somehow find out about it, but we came here and we were living at the Sunset Marquis and it just kept getting bigger. I didn’t care if people thought we were an English band. I was living at the Sunset Marquis and hanging out at the Rainbow and everywhere there, really.”

Rocker has also resided in Southern California, living in Laguna Beach, for almost three decades. He now splits his time between Orange County and his residence back in New York where he grew up. Southern California is like a second home to Setzer, who has lived in Minneapolis for years now. And aside from London, Southern California was really only one of the two places that have fully embraced the Stray Cats’ lifestyle, which includes live music, classic cars and motorcycles, pin-up women and retro/vintage fashion.

“Orange County and Southern California is special and has always been ahead of the curve with music and style and they’ve always liked rockabilly there since day one,” Setzer added. “Southern California gets the style, the music, the whole thing. The whole package has always been very attractive there.”

STRAY CATS & OTHER PROJECTS Stray Cats have had long periods of inactivity throughout their career as the members have embarked on several solo endeavors. Most notably, Setzer has been with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The band has been out on extended global jaunts with its Rockabilly Riot! and this year, BSO celebrates the 15th anniversary of its annual Christmas Rocks! run of holiday-themed shows, which returns to Southern California on Dec. 21 at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio and Dec. 22 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“I am a lucky dude,” Setzer said after jokingly referring to himself as Santa Setzer.

“I’ve kind of always done what I’ve wanted and people say ‘OK, we’ll take that Brian, we’ll give it a shot’.”

Meanwhile Rocker is about to release a new live album titled “The Low Road,” which is expected to drop in October and was recorded at Daryl Hall’s Daryl’s House Club in New York. The record will consist of a couple dozen songs cherry picked to include everything from the hits and covers to some brand new material.

“Every song is something meaningful to me,” Rocker added. “I’ll put it on vinyl as well, which is the first time in I don’t know how long that I’m doing that, but I’m dying to get

that 12-inch, 180 gram piece of vinyl in my hand. I think it was a magical night and show and I’m happy we captured it.”

Slim Jim Phantom has played in numerous bands including the Slim Jim’s Phantom Trio and The Head Cat with the late Motörhead bassist and frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. He’s currently working with his band the Jack Tars, which also features Captain Sensible from the Damned, Chris Cheney of The Living End and Mike Peters of The Alarm as well as a rotating cast of players that has included Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and actor and musician Fred Armisen. He’s also playing local gigs and heading to Europe to play some shows and rockabilly festivals with his girlfriend Jennie Vee, who plays bass with Eagles of Death Metal.

While there are no concrete plans at the moment for any more shows or a 40th anniversary celebration, the guys said they’d keep in touch. For now, with this particular run of shows, Rocker said it has been a good time to take stock and look back at the last four decades, which has included performing alongside artists such as The Clash and Rolling Stones.

“It’s been a bit retrospective for me, more so than usual,” he said. “I’m always moving forward and thinking about what’s coming next, but this year has been a chance to look back and enjoy that kind of history. Stray Cats and myself individually, I look back and I go, ‘Wow.’ I’ve gotten to do just about everything that I had hoped to do as a kid and I made music with my heroes from the Stones and George Harrison and Ringo, to working with Willie Nelson and I did a stint on Broadway with the ‘Million Dollar Quartet.’ It has been an amazing journey.

“I have to say that after these 10 years, the first show in Las Vegas that we did in April, it was pretty emotional especially for me when we were initially standing there together and then walking out on stage. We really do have something quite profound.”

Stray Cats When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 Where: Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa Tickets: $45-$85 Information: 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com

Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom talk about reuniting before strutting their stuff in Costa Mesa

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Stray Cats)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am In 1979, three teenagers — vocalist-guitarist Brian Setzer, drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker — got together in the garage of Rocker’s Long Island family home and started making some noise.

There was never a plan or a goal, they were just looking for something to do in between sifting through records by Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Dead Boys and Sex Pistols and raiding local thrift shops for funky vintage jackets and shoes. The trio began playing bars in Long Island on Thursday nights and the crowds began to swell, doubling week after week. A month or so in, there was a line of people waiting around the block to check out a young band that called

themselves Stray Cats and played a mix of music that was fast and loud with elements of Americana, country/western, straightforward rock ‘n’ roll and British punk rock.

Back then, they didn’t know it, but they were creating a special and unique sound.

Stray Cats went on to find fame in London in the ‘80s where their style of rockabilly music was already catching on and without knowing it, they were becoming a hit back home in the states with songs such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town” and “Runaway Boys.”

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SoundNext 1 of 6 Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

Nearly four decades later, Setzer, Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom stood together in front of about 20,000 fans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April, reunited and playing for the first time together as Stray Cats in a decade. This reunion is a short one, however, culminating with two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, the same venue where

the band played one of its final “Farewell Tour” shows back in 2008. The trio agree that though there are only three shows on the books for 2018, they’ve received an enthusiastic and warm welcome back.

“We did what we’ve always done, which has been an alternative to the mainstream and what gets pushed on everyone musically in such a heavy-handed way,” Rocker said during a recent phone interview. “This is just real rock ‘n’ roll and it’s about having a good time. It’s passion, sweat and energy and at this point, 40 years later, it’s still the three of us. It’s the original band, the original guys. Audiences get that and it’s really an amazing thing.”

GETTING THE GANG BACK TOGETHER Though it’s certainly something that their fans wanted and pushed for, the three said that they weren’t pressured or hurried out of their decade-long hiatus from playing Stray Cats music together.

“Honestly, it probably started with me calling Jim because I was watching a ball game and we were laughing at some silly play they blew,” Setzer said during a separate phone interview. “It always starts out like a couple of kids talking and by coincidence it turned into seeing if there was any interest in us playing. It really does come down to that, where the conversation goes ‘Do you wanna play? Do you wanna do some shows? Let’s play and see how it feels.’ So far, we’ve only done one, but it felt pretty darn good.”

There’s a natural and noticeable chemistry among the trio and they insist that all the clichés are absolutely true. It is like a marriage, they are like brothers and yes, at times, they even finish each other’s sentences.

“We have this close kind of past, I mean, we go back to when we were 10 years old and we are literally, physically larger than we were when we first met,” Slim Jim Phantom said with a laugh. “I was 3 feet tall when I first met these guys. We’ve really been welcomed back and if nothing else, I love the other two and I love their company and that minute or two before we go on and someone will remember something from back in school and we’ll have a bit of a laugh before we play. No one else would even be remotely interested in what we’ve said, but that’s the connection. I love the other two, I really do, musically and personally. You can’t invent that history and those experiences you’ve had together because of the fate of life. I think all of this time later, that we’ve got most of our marbles, our hair and wits about us, I like doing this, so I’m in.”

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SWEET SPOT In the early ’80s Stray Cats came back over from across the pond and landed in Los Angeles, not knowing that they had already several sold out afternoon and evening shows at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. KROQ 106.7/FM had been playing

“Rock This Town” as an import single even though band was from New York, since its album was initially only available in the U.K. “We had no idea what was going on and that wouldn’t happen now in the age of information, but we came to L.A. to the Roxy and wound up doing three, four then five days, two shows a day,” Slim Jim Phantom said, noting that he officially moved to L.A. and has lived here since 1982. “Now, if your band is big in a major territory you somehow find out about it, but we came here and we were living at the Sunset Marquis and it just kept getting bigger. I didn’t care if people thought we were an English band. I was living at the Sunset Marquis and hanging out at the Rainbow and everywhere there, really.”

Rocker has also resided in Southern California, living in Laguna Beach, for almost three decades. He now splits his time between Orange County and his residence back in New York where he grew up. Southern California is like a second home to Setzer, who has lived in Minneapolis for years now. And aside from London, Southern California was really only one of the two places that have fully embraced the Stray Cats’ lifestyle, which includes live music, classic cars and motorcycles, pin-up women and retro/vintage fashion.

“Orange County and Southern California is special and has always been ahead of the curve with music and style and they’ve always liked rockabilly there since day one,” Setzer added. “Southern California gets the style, the music, the whole thing. The whole package has always been very attractive there.”

STRAY CATS & OTHER PROJECTS Stray Cats have had long periods of inactivity throughout their career as the members have embarked on several solo endeavors. Most notably, Setzer has been with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The band has been out on extended global jaunts with its Rockabilly Riot! and this year, BSO celebrates the 15th anniversary of its annual Christmas Rocks! run of holiday-themed shows, which returns to Southern California on Dec. 21 at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio and Dec. 22 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“I am a lucky dude,” Setzer said after jokingly referring to himself as Santa Setzer.

“I’ve kind of always done what I’ve wanted and people say ‘OK, we’ll take that Brian, we’ll give it a shot’.”

Meanwhile Rocker is about to release a new live album titled “The Low Road,” which is expected to drop in October and was recorded at Daryl Hall’s Daryl’s House Club in New York. The record will consist of a couple dozen songs cherry picked to include everything from the hits and covers to some brand new material.

“Every song is something meaningful to me,” Rocker added. “I’ll put it on vinyl as well, which is the first time in I don’t know how long that I’m doing that, but I’m dying to get

that 12-inch, 180 gram piece of vinyl in my hand. I think it was a magical night and show and I’m happy we captured it.”

Slim Jim Phantom has played in numerous bands including the Slim Jim’s Phantom Trio and The Head Cat with the late Motörhead bassist and frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. He’s currently working with his band the Jack Tars, which also features Captain Sensible from the Damned, Chris Cheney of The Living End and Mike Peters of The Alarm as well as a rotating cast of players that has included Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and actor and musician Fred Armisen. He’s also playing local gigs and heading to Europe to play some shows and rockabilly festivals with his girlfriend Jennie Vee, who plays bass with Eagles of Death Metal.

While there are no concrete plans at the moment for any more shows or a 40th anniversary celebration, the guys said they’d keep in touch. For now, with this particular run of shows, Rocker said it has been a good time to take stock and look back at the last four decades, which has included performing alongside artists such as The Clash and Rolling Stones.

“It’s been a bit retrospective for me, more so than usual,” he said. “I’m always moving forward and thinking about what’s coming next, but this year has been a chance to look back and enjoy that kind of history. Stray Cats and myself individually, I look back and I go, ‘Wow.’ I’ve gotten to do just about everything that I had hoped to do as a kid and I made music with my heroes from the Stones and George Harrison and Ringo, to working with Willie Nelson and I did a stint on Broadway with the ‘Million Dollar Quartet.’ It has been an amazing journey.

“I have to say that after these 10 years, the first show in Las Vegas that we did in April, it was pretty emotional especially for me when we were initially standing there together and then walking out on stage. We really do have something quite profound.”

Stray Cats When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 Where: Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa Tickets: $45-$85 Information: 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com

Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom talk about reuniting before strutting their stuff in Costa Mesa

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Stray Cats)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am In 1979, three teenagers — vocalist-guitarist Brian Setzer, drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker — got together in the garage of Rocker’s Long Island family home and started making some noise.

There was never a plan or a goal, they were just looking for something to do in between sifting through records by Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Dead Boys and Sex Pistols and raiding local thrift shops for funky vintage jackets and shoes. The trio began playing bars in Long Island on Thursday nights and the crowds began to swell, doubling week after week. A month or so in, there was a line of people waiting around the block to check out a young band that called themselves Stray Cats and played a mix of music that was fast and loud with

elements of Americana, country/western, straightforward rock ‘n’ roll and British punk rock.

Back then, they didn’t know it, but they were creating a special and unique sound.

Stray Cats went on to find fame in London in the ‘80s where their style of rockabilly music was already catching on and without knowing it, they were becoming a hit back home in the states with songs such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town” and “Runaway Boys.”

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Nearly four decades later, Setzer, Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom stood together in front of about 20,000 fans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April, reunited and playing for the first time together as Stray Cats in a decade. This reunion is a short one, however, culminating with two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, the same venue where

the band played one of its final “Farewell Tour” shows back in 2008. The trio agree that though there are only three shows on the books for 2018, they’ve received an enthusiastic and warm welcome back.

“We did what we’ve always done, which has been an alternative to the mainstream and what gets pushed on everyone musically in such a heavy-handed way,” Rocker said during a recent phone interview. “This is just real rock ‘n’ roll and it’s about having a good time. It’s passion, sweat and energy and at this point, 40 years later, it’s still the three of us. It’s the original band, the original guys. Audiences get that and it’s really an amazing thing.”

GETTING THE GANG BACK TOGETHER Though it’s certainly something that their fans wanted and pushed for, the three said that they weren’t pressured or hurried out of their decade-long hiatus from playing Stray Cats music together.

“Honestly, it probably started with me calling Jim because I was watching a ball game and we were laughing at some silly play they blew,” Setzer said during a separate phone interview. “It always starts out like a couple of kids talking and by coincidence it turned into seeing if there was any interest in us playing. It really does come down to that, where the conversation goes ‘Do you wanna play? Do you wanna do some shows? Let’s play and see how it feels.’ So far, we’ve only done one, but it felt pretty darn good.”

There’s a natural and noticeable chemistry among the trio and they insist that all the clichés are absolutely true. It is like a marriage, they are like brothers and yes, at times, they even finish each other’s sentences.

“We have this close kind of past, I mean, we go back to when we were 10 years old and we are literally, physically larger than we were when we first met,” Slim Jim Phantom said with a laugh. “I was 3 feet tall when I first met these guys. We’ve really been welcomed back and if nothing else, I love the other two and I love their company and that minute or two before we go on and someone will remember something from back in school and we’ll have a bit of a laugh before we play. No one else would even be remotely interested in what we’ve said, but that’s the connection. I love the other two, I really do, musically and personally. You can’t invent that history and those experiences you’ve had together because of the fate of life. I think all of this time later, that we’ve got most of our marbles, our hair and wits about us, I like doing this, so I’m in.”

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SWEET SPOT In the early ’80s Stray Cats came back over from across the pond and landed in Los Angeles, not knowing that they had already several sold out afternoon and evening shows at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. KROQ 106.7/FM had been playing

“Rock This Town” as an import single even though band was from New York, since its album was initially only available in the U.K. “We had no idea what was going on and that wouldn’t happen now in the age of information, but we came to L.A. to the Roxy and wound up doing three, four then five days, two shows a day,” Slim Jim Phantom said, noting that he officially moved to L.A. and has lived here since 1982. “Now, if your band is big in a major territory you somehow find out about it, but we came here and we were living at the Sunset Marquis and it just kept getting bigger. I didn’t care if people thought we were an English band. I was living at the Sunset Marquis and hanging out at the Rainbow and everywhere there, really.”

Rocker has also resided in Southern California, living in Laguna Beach, for almost three decades. He now splits his time between Orange County and his residence back in New York where he grew up. Southern California is like a second home to Setzer, who has lived in Minneapolis for years now. And aside from London, Southern California was really only one of the two places that have fully embraced the Stray Cats’ lifestyle, which includes live music, classic cars and motorcycles, pin-up women and retro/vintage fashion.

“Orange County and Southern California is special and has always been ahead of the curve with music and style and they’ve always liked rockabilly there since day one,” Setzer added. “Southern California gets the style, the music, the whole thing. The whole package has always been very attractive there.”

STRAY CATS & OTHER PROJECTS Stray Cats have had long periods of inactivity throughout their career as the members have embarked on several solo endeavors. Most notably, Setzer has been with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The band has been out on extended global jaunts with its Rockabilly Riot! and this year, BSO celebrates the 15th anniversary of its annual Christmas Rocks! run of holiday-themed shows, which returns to Southern California on Dec. 21 at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio and Dec. 22 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“I am a lucky dude,” Setzer said after jokingly referring to himself as Santa Setzer.

“I’ve kind of always done what I’ve wanted and people say ‘OK, we’ll take that Brian, we’ll give it a shot’.”

Meanwhile Rocker is about to release a new live album titled “The Low Road,” which is expected to drop in October and was recorded at Daryl Hall’s Daryl’s House Club in New York. The record will consist of a couple dozen songs cherry picked to include everything from the hits and covers to some brand new material.

“Every song is something meaningful to me,” Rocker added. “I’ll put it on vinyl as well, which is the first time in I don’t know how long that I’m doing that, but I’m dying to get

that 12-inch, 180 gram piece of vinyl in my hand. I think it was a magical night and show and I’m happy we captured it.”

Slim Jim Phantom has played in numerous bands including the Slim Jim’s Phantom Trio and The Head Cat with the late Motörhead bassist and frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. He’s currently working with his band the Jack Tars, which also features Captain Sensible from the Damned, Chris Cheney of The Living End and Mike Peters of The Alarm as well as a rotating cast of players that has included Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and actor and musician Fred Armisen. He’s also playing local gigs and heading to Europe to play some shows and rockabilly festivals with his girlfriend Jennie Vee, who plays bass with Eagles of Death Metal.

While there are no concrete plans at the moment for any more shows or a 40th anniversary celebration, the guys said they’d keep in touch. For now, with this particular run of shows, Rocker said it has been a good time to take stock and look back at the last four decades, which has included performing alongside artists such as The Clash and Rolling Stones.

“It’s been a bit retrospective for me, more so than usual,” he said. “I’m always moving forward and thinking about what’s coming next, but this year has been a chance to look back and enjoy that kind of history. Stray Cats and myself individually, I look back and I go, ‘Wow.’ I’ve gotten to do just about everything that I had hoped to do as a kid and I made music with my heroes from the Stones and George Harrison and Ringo, to working with Willie Nelson and I did a stint on Broadway with the ‘Million Dollar Quartet.’ It has been an amazing journey.

“I have to say that after these 10 years, the first show in Las Vegas that we did in April, it was pretty emotional especially for me when we were initially standing there together and then walking out on stage. We really do have something quite profound.”

Stray Cats When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 Where: Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa Tickets: $45-$85 Information: 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com

Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom talk about reuniting before strutting their stuff in Costa Mesa

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Stray Cats)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am In 1979, three teenagers — vocalist-guitarist Brian Setzer, drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker — got together in the garage of Rocker’s Long Island family home and started making some noise.

There was never a plan or a goal, they were just looking for something to do in between sifting through records by Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Dead Boys and Sex Pistols and raiding local thrift shops for funky vintage jackets and shoes. The trio began playing bars in Long Island on Thursday nights and the crowds began to swell, doubling week after week. A month or so in, there was a

line of people waiting around the block to check out a young band that called themselves Stray Cats and played a mix of music that was fast and loud with elements of Americana, country/western, straightforward rock ‘n’ roll and British punk rock.

Back then, they didn’t know it, but they were creating a special and unique sound.

Stray Cats went on to find fame in London in the ‘80s where their style of rockabilly music was already catching on and without knowing it, they were becoming a hit back home in the states with songs such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town” and “Runaway Boys.”

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SoundNext 1 of 6 Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

Nearly four decades later, Setzer, Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom stood together in front of about 20,000 fans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April, reunited and playing for the first time together as Stray Cats in a decade. This reunion is a short one, however, culminating with two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, the same venue where

the band played one of its final “Farewell Tour” shows back in 2008. The trio agree that though there are only three shows on the books for 2018, they’ve received an enthusiastic and warm welcome back.

“We did what we’ve always done, which has been an alternative to the mainstream and what gets pushed on everyone musically in such a heavy-handed way,” Rocker said during a recent phone interview. “This is just real rock ‘n’ roll and it’s about having a good time. It’s passion, sweat and energy and at this point, 40 years later, it’s still the three of us. It’s the original band, the original guys. Audiences get that and it’s really an amazing thing.”

GETTING THE GANG BACK TOGETHER Though it’s certainly something that their fans wanted and pushed for, the three said that they weren’t pressured or hurried out of their decade-long hiatus from playing Stray Cats music together.

“Honestly, it probably started with me calling Jim because I was watching a ball game and we were laughing at some silly play they blew,” Setzer said during a separate phone interview. “It always starts out like a couple of kids talking and by coincidence it turned into seeing if there was any interest in us playing. It really does come down to that, where the conversation goes ‘Do you wanna play? Do you wanna do some shows? Let’s play and see how it feels.’ So far, we’ve only done one, but it felt pretty darn good.”

There’s a natural and noticeable chemistry among the trio and they insist that all the clichés are absolutely true. It is like a marriage, they are like brothers and yes, at times, they even finish each other’s sentences.

“We have this close kind of past, I mean, we go back to when we were 10 years old and we are literally, physically larger than we were when we first met,” Slim Jim Phantom said with a laugh. “I was 3 feet tall when I first met these guys. We’ve really been welcomed back and if nothing else, I love the other two and I love their company and that minute or two before we go on and someone will remember something from back in school and we’ll have a bit of a laugh before we play. No one else would even be remotely interested in what we’ve said, but that’s the connection. I love the other two, I really do, musically and personally. You can’t invent that history and those experiences you’ve had together because of the fate of life. I think all of this time later, that we’ve got most of our marbles, our hair and wits about us, I like doing this, so I’m in.”

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SWEET SPOT In the early ’80s Stray Cats came back over from across the pond and landed in Los Angeles, not knowing that they had already several sold out afternoon and evening shows at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. KROQ 106.7/FM had been playing

“Rock This Town” as an import single even though band was from New York, since its album was initially only available in the U.K. “We had no idea what was going on and that wouldn’t happen now in the age of information, but we came to L.A. to the Roxy and wound up doing three, four then five days, two shows a day,” Slim Jim Phantom said, noting that he officially moved to L.A. and has lived here since 1982. “Now, if your band is big in a major territory you somehow find out about it, but we came here and we were living at the Sunset Marquis and it just kept getting bigger. I didn’t care if people thought we were an English band. I was living at the Sunset Marquis and hanging out at the Rainbow and everywhere there, really.”

Rocker has also resided in Southern California, living in Laguna Beach, for almost three decades. He now splits his time between Orange County and his residence back in New York where he grew up. Southern California is like a second home to Setzer, who has lived in Minneapolis for years now. And aside from London, Southern California was really only one of the two places that have fully embraced the Stray Cats’ lifestyle, which includes live music, classic cars and motorcycles, pin-up women and retro/vintage fashion.

“Orange County and Southern California is special and has always been ahead of the curve with music and style and they’ve always liked rockabilly there since day one,” Setzer added. “Southern California gets the style, the music, the whole thing. The whole package has always been very attractive there.”

STRAY CATS & OTHER PROJECTS Stray Cats have had long periods of inactivity throughout their career as the members have embarked on several solo endeavors. Most notably, Setzer has been with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The band has been out on extended global jaunts with its Rockabilly Riot! and this year, BSO celebrates the 15th anniversary of its annual Christmas Rocks! run of holiday-themed shows, which returns to Southern California on Dec. 21 at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio and Dec. 22 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“I am a lucky dude,” Setzer said after jokingly referring to himself as Santa Setzer.

“I’ve kind of always done what I’ve wanted and people say ‘OK, we’ll take that Brian, we’ll give it a shot’.”

Meanwhile Rocker is about to release a new live album titled “The Low Road,” which is expected to drop in October and was recorded at Daryl Hall’s Daryl’s House Club in New York. The record will consist of a couple dozen songs cherry picked to include everything from the hits and covers to some brand new material.

“Every song is something meaningful to me,” Rocker added. “I’ll put it on vinyl as well, which is the first time in I don’t know how long that I’m doing that, but I’m dying to get

that 12-inch, 180 gram piece of vinyl in my hand. I think it was a magical night and show and I’m happy we captured it.”

Slim Jim Phantom has played in numerous bands including the Slim Jim’s Phantom Trio and The Head Cat with the late Motörhead bassist and frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. He’s currently working with his band the Jack Tars, which also features Captain Sensible from the Damned, Chris Cheney of The Living End and Mike Peters of The Alarm as well as a rotating cast of players that has included Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and actor and musician Fred Armisen. He’s also playing local gigs and heading to Europe to play some shows and rockabilly festivals with his girlfriend Jennie Vee, who plays bass with Eagles of Death Metal.

While there are no concrete plans at the moment for any more shows or a 40th anniversary celebration, the guys said they’d keep in touch. For now, with this particular run of shows, Rocker said it has been a good time to take stock and look back at the last four decades, which has included performing alongside artists such as The Clash and Rolling Stones.

“It’s been a bit retrospective for me, more so than usual,” he said. “I’m always moving forward and thinking about what’s coming next, but this year has been a chance to look back and enjoy that kind of history. Stray Cats and myself individually, I look back and I go, ‘Wow.’ I’ve gotten to do just about everything that I had hoped to do as a kid and I made music with my heroes from the Stones and George Harrison and Ringo, to working with Willie Nelson and I did a stint on Broadway with the ‘Million Dollar Quartet.’ It has been an amazing journey.

“I have to say that after these 10 years, the first show in Las Vegas that we did in April, it was pretty emotional especially for me when we were initially standing there together and then walking out on stage. We really do have something quite profound.”

Stray Cats When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 Where: Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa Tickets: $45-$85 Information: 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com

Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom talk about reuniting before strutting their stuff in Costa Mesa

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Stray Cats)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am In 1979, three teenagers — vocalist-guitarist Brian Setzer, drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker — got together in the garage of Rocker’s Long Island family home and started making some noise.

There was never a plan or a goal, they were just looking for something to do in between sifting through records by Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Dead Boys and Sex Pistols and raiding local thrift shops for funky vintage jackets and shoes. The trio began playing bars in Long Island on Thursday nights and the crowds began to swell, doubling week after week. A month or so in, there was a

line of people waiting around the block to check out a young band that called themselves Stray Cats and played a mix of music that was fast and loud with elements of Americana, country/western, straightforward rock ‘n’ roll and British punk rock.

Back then, they didn’t know it, but they were creating a special and unique sound.

Stray Cats went on to find fame in London in the ‘80s where their style of rockabilly music was already catching on and without knowing it, they were becoming a hit back home in the states with songs such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town” and “Runaway Boys.”

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SoundNext 1 of 6 Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

Nearly four decades later, Setzer, Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom stood together in front of about 20,000 fans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April, reunited and playing for the first time together as Stray Cats in a decade. This reunion is a short one, however, culminating with two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, the same venue where

the band played one of its final “Farewell Tour” shows back in 2008. The trio agree that though there are only three shows on the books for 2018, they’ve received an enthusiastic and warm welcome back.

“We did what we’ve always done, which has been an alternative to the mainstream and what gets pushed on everyone musically in such a heavy-handed way,” Rocker said during a recent phone interview. “This is just real rock ‘n’ roll and it’s about having a good time. It’s passion, sweat and energy and at this point, 40 years later, it’s still the three of us. It’s the original band, the original guys. Audiences get that and it’s really an amazing thing.”

GETTING THE GANG BACK TOGETHER Though it’s certainly something that their fans wanted and pushed for, the three said that they weren’t pressured or hurried out of their decade-long hiatus from playing Stray Cats music together.

“Honestly, it probably started with me calling Jim because I was watching a ball game and we were laughing at some silly play they blew,” Setzer said during a separate phone interview. “It always starts out like a couple of kids talking and by coincidence it turned into seeing if there was any interest in us playing. It really does come down to that, where the conversation goes ‘Do you wanna play? Do you wanna do some shows? Let’s play and see how it feels.’ So far, we’ve only done one, but it felt pretty darn good.”

There’s a natural and noticeable chemistry among the trio and they insist that all the clichés are absolutely true. It is like a marriage, they are like brothers and yes, at times, they even finish each other’s sentences.

“We have this close kind of past, I mean, we go back to when we were 10 years old and we are literally, physically larger than we were when we first met,” Slim Jim Phantom said with a laugh. “I was 3 feet tall when I first met these guys. We’ve really been welcomed back and if nothing else, I love the other two and I love their company and that minute or two before we go on and someone will remember something from back in school and we’ll have a bit of a laugh before we play. No one else would even be remotely interested in what we’ve said, but that’s the connection. I love the other two, I really do, musically and personally. You can’t invent that history and those experiences you’ve had together because of the fate of life. I think all of this time later, that we’ve got most of our marbles, our hair and wits about us, I like doing this, so I’m in.”

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SWEET SPOT In the early ’80s Stray Cats came back over from across the pond and landed in Los Angeles, not knowing that they had already several sold out afternoon and evening shows at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. KROQ 106.7/FM had been playing

“Rock This Town” as an import single even though band was from New York, since its album was initially only available in the U.K. “We had no idea what was going on and that wouldn’t happen now in the age of information, but we came to L.A. to the Roxy and wound up doing three, four then five days, two shows a day,” Slim Jim Phantom said, noting that he officially moved to L.A. and has lived here since 1982. “Now, if your band is big in a major territory you somehow find out about it, but we came here and we were living at the Sunset Marquis and it just kept getting bigger. I didn’t care if people thought we were an English band. I was living at the Sunset Marquis and hanging out at the Rainbow and everywhere there, really.”

Rocker has also resided in Southern California, living in Laguna Beach, for almost three decades. He now splits his time between Orange County and his residence back in New York where he grew up. Southern California is like a second home to Setzer, who has lived in Minneapolis for years now. And aside from London, Southern California was really only one of the two places that have fully embraced the Stray Cats’ lifestyle, which includes live music, classic cars and motorcycles, pin-up women and retro/vintage fashion.

“Orange County and Southern California is special and has always been ahead of the curve with music and style and they’ve always liked rockabilly there since day one,” Setzer added. “Southern California gets the style, the music, the whole thing. The whole package has always been very attractive there.”

STRAY CATS & OTHER PROJECTS Stray Cats have had long periods of inactivity throughout their career as the members have embarked on several solo endeavors. Most notably, Setzer has been with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The band has been out on extended global jaunts with its Rockabilly Riot! and this year, BSO celebrates the 15th anniversary of its annual Christmas Rocks! run of holiday-themed shows, which returns to Southern California on Dec. 21 at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio and Dec. 22 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“I am a lucky dude,” Setzer said after jokingly referring to himself as Santa Setzer.

“I’ve kind of always done what I’ve wanted and people say ‘OK, we’ll take that Brian, we’ll give it a shot’.”

Meanwhile Rocker is about to release a new live album titled “The Low Road,” which is expected to drop in October and was recorded at Daryl Hall’s Daryl’s House Club in New York. The record will consist of a couple dozen songs cherry picked to include everything from the hits and covers to some brand new material.

“Every song is something meaningful to me,” Rocker added. “I’ll put it on vinyl as well, which is the first time in I don’t know how long that I’m doing that, but I’m dying to get

that 12-inch, 180 gram piece of vinyl in my hand. I think it was a magical night and show and I’m happy we captured it.”

Slim Jim Phantom has played in numerous bands including the Slim Jim’s Phantom Trio and The Head Cat with the late Motörhead bassist and frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. He’s currently working with his band the Jack Tars, which also features Captain Sensible from the Damned, Chris Cheney of The Living End and Mike Peters of The Alarm as well as a rotating cast of players that has included Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and actor and musician Fred Armisen. He’s also playing local gigs and heading to Europe to play some shows and rockabilly festivals with his girlfriend Jennie Vee, who plays bass with Eagles of Death Metal.

While there are no concrete plans at the moment for any more shows or a 40th anniversary celebration, the guys said they’d keep in touch. For now, with this particular run of shows, Rocker said it has been a good time to take stock and look back at the last four decades, which has included performing alongside artists such as The Clash and Rolling Stones.

“It’s been a bit retrospective for me, more so than usual,” he said. “I’m always moving forward and thinking about what’s coming next, but this year has been a chance to look back and enjoy that kind of history. Stray Cats and myself individually, I look back and I go, ‘Wow.’ I’ve gotten to do just about everything that I had hoped to do as a kid and I made music with my heroes from the Stones and George Harrison and Ringo, to working with Willie Nelson and I did a stint on Broadway with the ‘Million Dollar Quartet.’ It has been an amazing journey.

“I have to say that after these 10 years, the first show in Las Vegas that we did in April, it was pretty emotional especially for me when we were initially standing there together and then walking out on stage. We really do have something quite profound.”

Stray Cats When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 Where: Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa Tickets: $45-$85 Information: 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com

Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom talk about reuniting before strutting their stuff in Costa Mesa

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Stray Cats)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am In 1979, three teenagers — vocalist-guitarist Brian Setzer, drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker — got together in the garage of Rocker’s Long Island family home and started making some noise.

There was never a plan or a goal, they were just looking for something to do in between sifting through records by Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Dead Boys and Sex Pistols and raiding local thrift shops for funky vintage jackets and shoes. The trio began playing bars in Long Island on Thursday nights and the crowds began to swell, doubling week after week. A month or so in, there was a line of people waiting around the block to check out a young band that called

themselves Stray Cats and played a mix of music that was fast and loud with elements of Americana, country/western, straightforward rock ‘n’ roll and British punk rock.

Back then, they didn’t know it, but they were creating a special and unique sound.

Stray Cats went on to find fame in London in the ‘80s where their style of rockabilly music was already catching on and without knowing it, they were becoming a hit back home in the states with songs such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town” and “Runaway Boys.”

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Nearly four decades later, Setzer, Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom stood together in front of about 20,000 fans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April, reunited and playing for the first time together as Stray Cats in a decade. This reunion is a short one, however, culminating with two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, the same venue where

the band played one of its final “Farewell Tour” shows back in 2008. The trio agree that though there are only three shows on the books for 2018, they’ve received an enthusiastic and warm welcome back.

“We did what we’ve always done, which has been an alternative to the mainstream and what gets pushed on everyone musically in such a heavy-handed way,” Rocker said during a recent phone interview. “This is just real rock ‘n’ roll and it’s about having a good time. It’s passion, sweat and energy and at this point, 40 years later, it’s still the three of us. It’s the original band, the original guys. Audiences get that and it’s really an amazing thing.”

GETTING THE GANG BACK TOGETHER Though it’s certainly something that their fans wanted and pushed for, the three said that they weren’t pressured or hurried out of their decade-long hiatus from playing Stray Cats music together.

“Honestly, it probably started with me calling Jim because I was watching a ball game and we were laughing at some silly play they blew,” Setzer said during a separate phone interview. “It always starts out like a couple of kids talking and by coincidence it turned into seeing if there was any interest in us playing. It really does come down to that, where the conversation goes ‘Do you wanna play? Do you wanna do some shows? Let’s play and see how it feels.’ So far, we’ve only done one, but it felt pretty darn good.”

There’s a natural and noticeable chemistry among the trio and they insist that all the clichés are absolutely true. It is like a marriage, they are like brothers and yes, at times, they even finish each other’s sentences.

“We have this close kind of past, I mean, we go back to when we were 10 years old and we are literally, physically larger than we were when we first met,” Slim Jim Phantom said with a laugh. “I was 3 feet tall when I first met these guys. We’ve really been welcomed back and if nothing else, I love the other two and I love their company and that minute or two before we go on and someone will remember something from back in school and we’ll have a bit of a laugh before we play. No one else would even be remotely interested in what we’ve said, but that’s the connection. I love the other two, I really do, musically and personally. You can’t invent that history and those experiences you’ve had together because of the fate of life. I think all of this time later, that we’ve got most of our marbles, our hair and wits about us, I like doing this, so I’m in.”

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SWEET SPOT In the early ’80s Stray Cats came back over from across the pond and landed in Los Angeles, not knowing that they had already several sold out afternoon and evening shows at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. KROQ 106.7/FM had been playing

“Rock This Town” as an import single even though band was from New York, since its album was initially only available in the U.K. “We had no idea what was going on and that wouldn’t happen now in the age of information, but we came to L.A. to the Roxy and wound up doing three, four then five days, two shows a day,” Slim Jim Phantom said, noting that he officially moved to L.A. and has lived here since 1982. “Now, if your band is big in a major territory you somehow find out about it, but we came here and we were living at the Sunset Marquis and it just kept getting bigger. I didn’t care if people thought we were an English band. I was living at the Sunset Marquis and hanging out at the Rainbow and everywhere there, really.”

Rocker has also resided in Southern California, living in Laguna Beach, for almost three decades. He now splits his time between Orange County and his residence back in New York where he grew up. Southern California is like a second home to Setzer, who has lived in Minneapolis for years now. And aside from London, Southern California was really only one of the two places that have fully embraced the Stray Cats’ lifestyle, which includes live music, classic cars and motorcycles, pin-up women and retro/vintage fashion.

“Orange County and Southern California is special and has always been ahead of the curve with music and style and they’ve always liked rockabilly there since day one,” Setzer added. “Southern California gets the style, the music, the whole thing. The whole package has always been very attractive there.”

STRAY CATS & OTHER PROJECTS Stray Cats have had long periods of inactivity throughout their career as the members have embarked on several solo endeavors. Most notably, Setzer has been with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The band has been out on extended global jaunts with its Rockabilly Riot! and this year, BSO celebrates the 15th anniversary of its annual Christmas Rocks! run of holiday-themed shows, which returns to Southern California on Dec. 21 at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio and Dec. 22 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“I am a lucky dude,” Setzer said after jokingly referring to himself as Santa Setzer.

“I’ve kind of always done what I’ve wanted and people say ‘OK, we’ll take that Brian, we’ll give it a shot’.”

Meanwhile Rocker is about to release a new live album titled “The Low Road,” which is expected to drop in October and was recorded at Daryl Hall’s Daryl’s House Club in New York. The record will consist of a couple dozen songs cherry picked to include everything from the hits and covers to some brand new material.

“Every song is something meaningful to me,” Rocker added. “I’ll put it on vinyl as well, which is the first time in I don’t know how long that I’m doing that, but I’m dying to get

that 12-inch, 180 gram piece of vinyl in my hand. I think it was a magical night and show and I’m happy we captured it.”

Slim Jim Phantom has played in numerous bands including the Slim Jim’s Phantom Trio and The Head Cat with the late Motörhead bassist and frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. He’s currently working with his band the Jack Tars, which also features Captain Sensible from the Damned, Chris Cheney of The Living End and Mike Peters of The Alarm as well as a rotating cast of players that has included Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and actor and musician Fred Armisen. He’s also playing local gigs and heading to Europe to play some shows and rockabilly festivals with his girlfriend Jennie Vee, who plays bass with Eagles of Death Metal.

While there are no concrete plans at the moment for any more shows or a 40th anniversary celebration, the guys said they’d keep in touch. For now, with this particular run of shows, Rocker said it has been a good time to take stock and look back at the last four decades, which has included performing alongside artists such as The Clash and Rolling Stones.

“It’s been a bit retrospective for me, more so than usual,” he said. “I’m always moving forward and thinking about what’s coming next, but this year has been a chance to look back and enjoy that kind of history. Stray Cats and myself individually, I look back and I go, ‘Wow.’ I’ve gotten to do just about everything that I had hoped to do as a kid and I made music with my heroes from the Stones and George Harrison and Ringo, to working with Willie Nelson and I did a stint on Broadway with the ‘Million Dollar Quartet.’ It has been an amazing journey.

“I have to say that after these 10 years, the first show in Las Vegas that we did in April, it was pretty emotional especially for me when we were initially standing there together and then walking out on stage. We really do have something quite profound.”

Stray Cats When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 Where: Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa Tickets: $45-$85 Information: 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com

Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom talk about reuniting before strutting their stuff in Costa Mesa

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Stray Cats)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am In 1979, three teenagers — vocalist-guitarist Brian Setzer, drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker — got together in the garage of Rocker’s Long Island family home and started making some noise.

There was never a plan or a goal, they were just looking for something to do in between sifting through records by Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Dead Boys and Sex Pistols and raiding local thrift shops for funky vintage jackets and shoes. The trio began playing bars in Long Island on Thursday nights and the crowds began to swell, doubling week after week. A month or so in, there was a line of people waiting around the block to check out a young band that called themselves Stray Cats and played a mix of music that was fast and loud with

elements of Americana, country/western, straightforward rock ‘n’ roll and British punk rock.

Back then, they didn’t know it, but they were creating a special and unique sound.

Stray Cats went on to find fame in London in the ‘80s where their style of rockabilly music was already catching on and without knowing it, they were becoming a hit back home in the states with songs such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town” and “Runaway Boys.”

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Nearly four decades later, Setzer, Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom stood together in front of about 20,000 fans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April, reunited and playing for the first time together as Stray Cats in a decade. This reunion is a short one, however, culminating with two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, the same venue where

the band played one of its final “Farewell Tour” shows back in 2008. The trio agree that though there are only three shows on the books for 2018, they’ve received an enthusiastic and warm welcome back.

“We did what we’ve always done, which has been an alternative to the mainstream and what gets pushed on everyone musically in such a heavy-handed way,” Rocker said during a recent phone interview. “This is just real rock ‘n’ roll and it’s about having a good time. It’s passion, sweat and energy and at this point, 40 years later, it’s still the three of us. It’s the original band, the original guys. Audiences get that and it’s really an amazing thing.”

GETTING THE GANG BACK TOGETHER Though it’s certainly something that their fans wanted and pushed for, the three said that they weren’t pressured or hurried out of their decade-long hiatus from playing Stray Cats music together.

“Honestly, it probably started with me calling Jim because I was watching a ball game and we were laughing at some silly play they blew,” Setzer said during a separate phone interview. “It always starts out like a couple of kids talking and by coincidence it turned into seeing if there was any interest in us playing. It really does come down to that, where the conversation goes ‘Do you wanna play? Do you wanna do some shows? Let’s play and see how it feels.’ So far, we’ve only done one, but it felt pretty darn good.”

There’s a natural and noticeable chemistry among the trio and they insist that all the clichés are absolutely true. It is like a marriage, they are like brothers and yes, at times, they even finish each other’s sentences.

“We have this close kind of past, I mean, we go back to when we were 10 years old and we are literally, physically larger than we were when we first met,” Slim Jim Phantom said with a laugh. “I was 3 feet tall when I first met these guys. We’ve really been welcomed back and if nothing else, I love the other two and I love their company and that minute or two before we go on and someone will remember something from back in school and we’ll have a bit of a laugh before we play. No one else would even be remotely interested in what we’ve said, but that’s the connection. I love the other two, I really do, musically and personally. You can’t invent that history and those experiences you’ve had together because of the fate of life. I think all of this time later, that we’ve got most of our marbles, our hair and wits about us, I like doing this, so I’m in.”

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SWEET SPOT In the early ’80s Stray Cats came back over from across the pond and landed in Los Angeles, not knowing that they had already several sold out afternoon and evening shows at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. KROQ 106.7/FM had been playing

“Rock This Town” as an import single even though band was from New York, since its album was initially only available in the U.K. “We had no idea what was going on and that wouldn’t happen now in the age of information, but we came to L.A. to the Roxy and wound up doing three, four then five days, two shows a day,” Slim Jim Phantom said, noting that he officially moved to L.A. and has lived here since 1982. “Now, if your band is big in a major territory you somehow find out about it, but we came here and we were living at the Sunset Marquis and it just kept getting bigger. I didn’t care if people thought we were an English band. I was living at the Sunset Marquis and hanging out at the Rainbow and everywhere there, really.”

Rocker has also resided in Southern California, living in Laguna Beach, for almost three decades. He now splits his time between Orange County and his residence back in New York where he grew up. Southern California is like a second home to Setzer, who has lived in Minneapolis for years now. And aside from London, Southern California was really only one of the two places that have fully embraced the Stray Cats’ lifestyle, which includes live music, classic cars and motorcycles, pin-up women and retro/vintage fashion.

“Orange County and Southern California is special and has always been ahead of the curve with music and style and they’ve always liked rockabilly there since day one,” Setzer added. “Southern California gets the style, the music, the whole thing. The whole package has always been very attractive there.”

STRAY CATS & OTHER PROJECTS Stray Cats have had long periods of inactivity throughout their career as the members have embarked on several solo endeavors. Most notably, Setzer has been with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The band has been out on extended global jaunts with its Rockabilly Riot! and this year, BSO celebrates the 15th anniversary of its annual Christmas Rocks! run of holiday-themed shows, which returns to Southern California on Dec. 21 at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio and Dec. 22 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“I am a lucky dude,” Setzer said after jokingly referring to himself as Santa Setzer.

“I’ve kind of always done what I’ve wanted and people say ‘OK, we’ll take that Brian, we’ll give it a shot’.”

Meanwhile Rocker is about to release a new live album titled “The Low Road,” which is expected to drop in October and was recorded at Daryl Hall’s Daryl’s House Club in New York. The record will consist of a couple dozen songs cherry picked to include everything from the hits and covers to some brand new material.

“Every song is something meaningful to me,” Rocker added. “I’ll put it on vinyl as well, which is the first time in I don’t know how long that I’m doing that, but I’m dying to get

that 12-inch, 180 gram piece of vinyl in my hand. I think it was a magical night and show and I’m happy we captured it.”

Slim Jim Phantom has played in numerous bands including the Slim Jim’s Phantom Trio and The Head Cat with the late Motörhead bassist and frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. He’s currently working with his band the Jack Tars, which also features Captain Sensible from the Damned, Chris Cheney of The Living End and Mike Peters of The Alarm as well as a rotating cast of players that has included Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and actor and musician Fred Armisen. He’s also playing local gigs and heading to Europe to play some shows and rockabilly festivals with his girlfriend Jennie Vee, who plays bass with Eagles of Death Metal.

While there are no concrete plans at the moment for any more shows or a 40th anniversary celebration, the guys said they’d keep in touch. For now, with this particular run of shows, Rocker said it has been a good time to take stock and look back at the last four decades, which has included performing alongside artists such as The Clash and Rolling Stones.

“It’s been a bit retrospective for me, more so than usual,” he said. “I’m always moving forward and thinking about what’s coming next, but this year has been a chance to look back and enjoy that kind of history. Stray Cats and myself individually, I look back and I go, ‘Wow.’ I’ve gotten to do just about everything that I had hoped to do as a kid and I made music with my heroes from the Stones and George Harrison and Ringo, to working with Willie Nelson and I did a stint on Broadway with the ‘Million Dollar Quartet.’ It has been an amazing journey.

“I have to say that after these 10 years, the first show in Las Vegas that we did in April, it was pretty emotional especially for me when we were initially standing there together and then walking out on stage. We really do have something quite profound.”

Stray Cats When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 Where: Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa Tickets: $45-$85 Information: 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com

Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom talk about reuniting before strutting their stuff in Costa Mesa

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Stray Cats)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am In 1979, three teenagers — vocalist-guitarist Brian Setzer, drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker — got together in the garage of Rocker’s Long Island family home and started making some noise.

There was never a plan or a goal, they were just looking for something to do in between sifting through records by Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Dead Boys and Sex Pistols and raiding local thrift shops for funky vintage jackets and shoes. The trio began playing bars in Long Island on Thursday nights and the crowds began to swell, doubling week after week. A month or so in, there was a

line of people waiting around the block to check out a young band that called themselves Stray Cats and played a mix of music that was fast and loud with elements of Americana, country/western, straightforward rock ‘n’ roll and British punk rock.

Back then, they didn’t know it, but they were creating a special and unique sound.

Stray Cats went on to find fame in London in the ‘80s where their style of rockabilly music was already catching on and without knowing it, they were becoming a hit back home in the states with songs such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town” and “Runaway Boys.”

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SoundNext 1 of 6 Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

Nearly four decades later, Setzer, Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom stood together in front of about 20,000 fans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April, reunited and playing for the first time together as Stray Cats in a decade. This reunion is a short one, however, culminating with two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, the same venue where

the band played one of its final “Farewell Tour” shows back in 2008. The trio agree that though there are only three shows on the books for 2018, they’ve received an enthusiastic and warm welcome back.

“We did what we’ve always done, which has been an alternative to the mainstream and what gets pushed on everyone musically in such a heavy-handed way,” Rocker said during a recent phone interview. “This is just real rock ‘n’ roll and it’s about having a good time. It’s passion, sweat and energy and at this point, 40 years later, it’s still the three of us. It’s the original band, the original guys. Audiences get that and it’s really an amazing thing.”

GETTING THE GANG BACK TOGETHER Though it’s certainly something that their fans wanted and pushed for, the three said that they weren’t pressured or hurried out of their decade-long hiatus from playing Stray Cats music together.

“Honestly, it probably started with me calling Jim because I was watching a ball game and we were laughing at some silly play they blew,” Setzer said during a separate phone interview. “It always starts out like a couple of kids talking and by coincidence it turned into seeing if there was any interest in us playing. It really does come down to that, where the conversation goes ‘Do you wanna play? Do you wanna do some shows? Let’s play and see how it feels.’ So far, we’ve only done one, but it felt pretty darn good.”

There’s a natural and noticeable chemistry among the trio and they insist that all the clichés are absolutely true. It is like a marriage, they are like brothers and yes, at times, they even finish each other’s sentences.

“We have this close kind of past, I mean, we go back to when we were 10 years old and we are literally, physically larger than we were when we first met,” Slim Jim Phantom said with a laugh. “I was 3 feet tall when I first met these guys. We’ve really been welcomed back and if nothing else, I love the other two and I love their company and that minute or two before we go on and someone will remember something from back in school and we’ll have a bit of a laugh before we play. No one else would even be remotely interested in what we’ve said, but that’s the connection. I love the other two, I really do, musically and personally. You can’t invent that history and those experiences you’ve had together because of the fate of life. I think all of this time later, that we’ve got most of our marbles, our hair and wits about us, I like doing this, so I’m in.”

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SWEET SPOT In the early ’80s Stray Cats came back over from across the pond and landed in Los Angeles, not knowing that they had already several sold out afternoon and evening shows at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. KROQ 106.7/FM had been playing

“Rock This Town” as an import single even though band was from New York, since its album was initially only available in the U.K. “We had no idea what was going on and that wouldn’t happen now in the age of information, but we came to L.A. to the Roxy and wound up doing three, four then five days, two shows a day,” Slim Jim Phantom said, noting that he officially moved to L.A. and has lived here since 1982. “Now, if your band is big in a major territory you somehow find out about it, but we came here and we were living at the Sunset Marquis and it just kept getting bigger. I didn’t care if people thought we were an English band. I was living at the Sunset Marquis and hanging out at the Rainbow and everywhere there, really.”

Rocker has also resided in Southern California, living in Laguna Beach, for almost three decades. He now splits his time between Orange County and his residence back in New York where he grew up. Southern California is like a second home to Setzer, who has lived in Minneapolis for years now. And aside from London, Southern California was really only one of the two places that have fully embraced the Stray Cats’ lifestyle, which includes live music, classic cars and motorcycles, pin-up women and retro/vintage fashion.

“Orange County and Southern California is special and has always been ahead of the curve with music and style and they’ve always liked rockabilly there since day one,” Setzer added. “Southern California gets the style, the music, the whole thing. The whole package has always been very attractive there.”

STRAY CATS & OTHER PROJECTS Stray Cats have had long periods of inactivity throughout their career as the members have embarked on several solo endeavors. Most notably, Setzer has been with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The band has been out on extended global jaunts with its Rockabilly Riot! and this year, BSO celebrates the 15th anniversary of its annual Christmas Rocks! run of holiday-themed shows, which returns to Southern California on Dec. 21 at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio and Dec. 22 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“I am a lucky dude,” Setzer said after jokingly referring to himself as Santa Setzer.

“I’ve kind of always done what I’ve wanted and people say ‘OK, we’ll take that Brian, we’ll give it a shot’.”

Meanwhile Rocker is about to release a new live album titled “The Low Road,” which is expected to drop in October and was recorded at Daryl Hall’s Daryl’s House Club in New York. The record will consist of a couple dozen songs cherry picked to include everything from the hits and covers to some brand new material.

“Every song is something meaningful to me,” Rocker added. “I’ll put it on vinyl as well, which is the first time in I don’t know how long that I’m doing that, but I’m dying to get

that 12-inch, 180 gram piece of vinyl in my hand. I think it was a magical night and show and I’m happy we captured it.”

Slim Jim Phantom has played in numerous bands including the Slim Jim’s Phantom Trio and The Head Cat with the late Motörhead bassist and frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. He’s currently working with his band the Jack Tars, which also features Captain Sensible from the Damned, Chris Cheney of The Living End and Mike Peters of The Alarm as well as a rotating cast of players that has included Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and actor and musician Fred Armisen. He’s also playing local gigs and heading to Europe to play some shows and rockabilly festivals with his girlfriend Jennie Vee, who plays bass with Eagles of Death Metal.

While there are no concrete plans at the moment for any more shows or a 40th anniversary celebration, the guys said they’d keep in touch. For now, with this particular run of shows, Rocker said it has been a good time to take stock and look back at the last four decades, which has included performing alongside artists such as The Clash and Rolling Stones.

“It’s been a bit retrospective for me, more so than usual,” he said. “I’m always moving forward and thinking about what’s coming next, but this year has been a chance to look back and enjoy that kind of history. Stray Cats and myself individually, I look back and I go, ‘Wow.’ I’ve gotten to do just about everything that I had hoped to do as a kid and I made music with my heroes from the Stones and George Harrison and Ringo, to working with Willie Nelson and I did a stint on Broadway with the ‘Million Dollar Quartet.’ It has been an amazing journey.

“I have to say that after these 10 years, the first show in Las Vegas that we did in April, it was pretty emotional especially for me when we were initially standing there together and then walking out on stage. We really do have something quite profound.”

Stray Cats When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 Where: Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa Tickets: $45-$85 Information: 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com

Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom talk about reuniting before strutting their stuff in Costa Mesa

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, will return to Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa for the first time in a decade for two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Stray Cats)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: August 9, 2018 at 8:00 am In 1979, three teenagers — vocalist-guitarist Brian Setzer, drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker — got together in the garage of Rocker’s Long Island family home and started making some noise.

There was never a plan or a goal, they were just looking for something to do in between sifting through records by Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Dead Boys and Sex Pistols and raiding local thrift shops for funky vintage jackets and shoes. The trio began playing bars in Long Island on Thursday nights and the crowds began to swell, doubling week after week. A month or so in, there was a line of people waiting around the block to check out a young band that called

themselves Stray Cats and played a mix of music that was fast and loud with elements of Americana, country/western, straightforward rock ‘n’ roll and British punk rock.

Back then, they didn’t know it, but they were creating a special and unique sound.

Stray Cats went on to find fame in London in the ‘80s where their style of rockabilly music was already catching on and without knowing it, they were becoming a hit back home in the states with songs such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town” and “Runaway Boys.”

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Nearly four decades later, Setzer, Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom stood together in front of about 20,000 fans during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April, reunited and playing for the first time together as Stray Cats in a decade. This reunion is a short one, however, culminating with two shows on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, the same venue where

the band played one of its final “Farewell Tour” shows back in 2008. The trio agree that though there are only three shows on the books for 2018, they’ve received an enthusiastic and warm welcome back.

“We did what we’ve always done, which has been an alternative to the mainstream and what gets pushed on everyone musically in such a heavy-handed way,” Rocker said during a recent phone interview. “This is just real rock ‘n’ roll and it’s about having a good time. It’s passion, sweat and energy and at this point, 40 years later, it’s still the three of us. It’s the original band, the original guys. Audiences get that and it’s really an amazing thing.”

GETTING THE GANG BACK TOGETHER Though it’s certainly something that their fans wanted and pushed for, the three said that they weren’t pressured or hurried out of their decade-long hiatus from playing Stray Cats music together.

“Honestly, it probably started with me calling Jim because I was watching a ball game and we were laughing at some silly play they blew,” Setzer said during a separate phone interview. “It always starts out like a couple of kids talking and by coincidence it turned into seeing if there was any interest in us playing. It really does come down to that, where the conversation goes ‘Do you wanna play? Do you wanna do some shows? Let’s play and see how it feels.’ So far, we’ve only done one, but it felt pretty darn good.”

There’s a natural and noticeable chemistry among the trio and they insist that all the clichés are absolutely true. It is like a marriage, they are like brothers and yes, at times, they even finish each other’s sentences.

“We have this close kind of past, I mean, we go back to when we were 10 years old and we are literally, physically larger than we were when we first met,” Slim Jim Phantom said with a laugh. “I was 3 feet tall when I first met these guys. We’ve really been welcomed back and if nothing else, I love the other two and I love their company and that minute or two before we go on and someone will remember something from back in school and we’ll have a bit of a laugh before we play. No one else would even be remotely interested in what we’ve said, but that’s the connection. I love the other two, I really do, musically and personally. You can’t invent that history and those experiences you’ve had together because of the fate of life. I think all of this time later, that we’ve got most of our marbles, our hair and wits about us, I like doing this, so I’m in.”

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SWEET SPOT In the early ’80s Stray Cats came back over from across the pond and landed in Los Angeles, not knowing that they had already several sold out afternoon and evening shows at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip. KROQ 106.7/FM had been playing

“Rock This Town” as an import single even though band was from New York, since its album was initially only available in the U.K. “We had no idea what was going on and that wouldn’t happen now in the age of information, but we came to L.A. to the Roxy and wound up doing three, four then five days, two shows a day,” Slim Jim Phantom said, noting that he officially moved to L.A. and has lived here since 1982. “Now, if your band is big in a major territory you somehow find out about it, but we came here and we were living at the Sunset Marquis and it just kept getting bigger. I didn’t care if people thought we were an English band. I was living at the Sunset Marquis and hanging out at the Rainbow and everywhere there, really.”

Rocker has also resided in Southern California, living in Laguna Beach, for almost three decades. He now splits his time between Orange County and his residence back in New York where he grew up. Southern California is like a second home to Setzer, who has lived in Minneapolis for years now. And aside from London, Southern California was really only one of the two places that have fully embraced the Stray Cats’ lifestyle, which includes live music, classic cars and motorcycles, pin-up women and retro/vintage fashion.

“Orange County and Southern California is special and has always been ahead of the curve with music and style and they’ve always liked rockabilly there since day one,” Setzer added. “Southern California gets the style, the music, the whole thing. The whole package has always been very attractive there.”

STRAY CATS & OTHER PROJECTS Stray Cats have had long periods of inactivity throughout their career as the members have embarked on several solo endeavors. Most notably, Setzer has been with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The band has been out on extended global jaunts with its Rockabilly Riot! and this year, BSO celebrates the 15th anniversary of its annual Christmas Rocks! run of holiday-themed shows, which returns to Southern California on Dec. 21 at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio and Dec. 22 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“I am a lucky dude,” Setzer said after jokingly referring to himself as Santa Setzer.

“I’ve kind of always done what I’ve wanted and people say ‘OK, we’ll take that Brian, we’ll give it a shot’.”

Meanwhile Rocker is about to release a new live album titled “The Low Road,” which is expected to drop in October and was recorded at Daryl Hall’s Daryl’s House Club in New York. The record will consist of a couple dozen songs cherry picked to include everything from the hits and covers to some brand new material.

“Every song is something meaningful to me,” Rocker added. “I’ll put it on vinyl as well, which is the first time in I don’t know how long that I’m doing that, but I’m dying to get

that 12-inch, 180 gram piece of vinyl in my hand. I think it was a magical night and show and I’m happy we captured it.”

Slim Jim Phantom has played in numerous bands including the Slim Jim’s Phantom Trio and The Head Cat with the late Motörhead bassist and frontman, Lemmy Kilmister. He’s currently working with his band the Jack Tars, which also features Captain Sensible from the Damned, Chris Cheney of The Living End and Mike Peters of The Alarm as well as a rotating cast of players that has included Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and actor and musician Fred Armisen. He’s also playing local gigs and heading to Europe to play some shows and rockabilly festivals with his girlfriend Jennie Vee, who plays bass with Eagles of Death Metal.

While there are no concrete plans at the moment for any more shows or a 40th anniversary celebration, the guys said they’d keep in touch. For now, with this particular run of shows, Rocker said it has been a good time to take stock and look back at the last four decades, which has included performing alongside artists such as The Clash and Rolling Stones.

“It’s been a bit retrospective for me, more so than usual,” he said. “I’m always moving forward and thinking about what’s coming next, but this year has been a chance to look back and enjoy that kind of history. Stray Cats and myself individually, I look back and I go, ‘Wow.’ I’ve gotten to do just about everything that I had hoped to do as a kid and I made music with my heroes from the Stones and George Harrison and Ringo, to working with Willie Nelson and I did a stint on Broadway with the ‘Million Dollar Quartet.’ It has been an amazing journey.

“I have to say that after these 10 years, the first show in Las Vegas that we did in April, it was pretty emotional especially for me when we were initially standing there together and then walking out on stage. We really do have something quite profound.”

Stray Cats When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 Where: Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa Tickets: $45-$85 Information: 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com

Stray Cats announce they will tour and release a new album to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, announced that it will embark on a full on reunion tour and release its first new album in 2019. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 11:57 am | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 12:09 pm After getting the gang back together to play a quartet of shows for the first time in a decade earlier this year, Stray Cats have announced that they will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a full blown reunion tour and release their first new album in 25 years in 2019.

The news came via the band’s official Twitter page and was followed by a press release.

Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom are headed to Nashville with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, the Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys) to record the new album.

“Forty years ago, us three teenagers started a little band to play a musical style that had long since passed, and most folks have never heard of, this rockabilly music,” Setzer said via the release. “Forty years later, we stand together and still get that same thrill and exhilaration from the music. That feeling is what makes the fireworks go off and the sparks fly. It makes the world go around.”

Details of the tour and album release will be rolled out in the near future. The band was on fire at its two shows at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa in August and also drew fans from all over the world when it headlined Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April.

Stray Cats announce they will tour and release a new album to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, announced that it will embark on a full on reunion tour and release its first new album in 2019. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 11:57 am | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 12:09 pm After getting the gang back together to play a quartet of shows for the first time in a decade earlier this year, Stray Cats have announced that they will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a full blown reunion tour and release their first new album in 25 years in 2019.

The news came via the band’s official Twitter page and was followed by a press release.

Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom are headed to Nashville with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, the Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys) to record the new album.

“Forty years ago, us three teenagers started a little band to play a musical style that had long since passed, and most folks have never heard of, this rockabilly music,” Setzer said via the release. “Forty years later, we stand together and still get that same thrill and exhilaration from the music. That feeling is what makes the fireworks go off and the sparks fly. It makes the world go around.”

Details of the tour and album release will be rolled out in the near future. The band was on fire at its two shows at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa in August and also drew fans from all over the world when it headlined Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April.

Stray Cats announce they will tour and release a new album to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, announced that it will embark on a full on reunion tour and release its first new album in 2019. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 11:57 am | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 12:09 pm After getting the gang back together to play a quartet of shows for the first time in a decade earlier this year, Stray Cats have announced that they will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a full blown reunion tour and release their first new album in 25 years in 2019.

The news came via the band’s official Twitter page and was followed by a press release.

Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom are headed to Nashville with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, the Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys) to record the new album.

“Forty years ago, us three teenagers started a little band to play a musical style that had long since passed, and most folks have never heard of, this rockabilly music,” Setzer said via the release. “Forty years later, we stand together and still get that same thrill and exhilaration from the music. That feeling is what makes the fireworks go off and the sparks fly. It makes the world go around.”

Details of the tour and album release will be rolled out in the near future. The band was on fire at its two shows at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa in August and also drew fans from all over the world when it headlined Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April.

Stray Cats announce they will tour and release a new album to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, announced that it will embark on a full on reunion tour and release its first new album in 2019. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 11:57 am | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 12:09 pm After getting the gang back together to play a quartet of shows for the first time in a decade earlier this year, Stray Cats have announced that they will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a full blown reunion tour and release their first new album in 25 years in 2019.

The news came via the band’s official Twitter page and was followed by a press release.

Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom are headed to Nashville with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, the Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys) to record the new album.

“Forty years ago, us three teenagers started a little band to play a musical style that had long since passed, and most folks have never heard of, this rockabilly music,” Setzer said via the release. “Forty years later, we stand together and still get that same thrill and exhilaration from the music. That feeling is what makes the fireworks go off and the sparks fly. It makes the world go around.”

Details of the tour and album release will be rolled out in the near future. The band was on fire at its two shows at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa in August and also drew fans from all over the world when it headlined Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April.

Stray Cats announce they will tour and release a new album to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, announced that it will embark on a full on reunion tour and release its first new album in 2019. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 11:57 am | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 12:09 pm After getting the gang back together to play a quartet of shows for the first time in a decade earlier this year, Stray Cats have announced that they will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a full blown reunion tour and release their first new album in 25 years in 2019.

The news came via the band’s official Twitter page and was followed by a press release.

Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom are headed to Nashville with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, the Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys) to record the new album.

“Forty years ago, us three teenagers started a little band to play a musical style that had long since passed, and most folks have never heard of, this rockabilly music,” Setzer said via the release. “Forty years later, we stand together and still get that same thrill and exhilaration from the music. That feeling is what makes the fireworks go off and the sparks fly. It makes the world go around.”

Details of the tour and album release will be rolled out in the near future. The band was on fire at its two shows at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa in August and also drew fans from all over the world when it headlined Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April.

Stray Cats announce they will tour and release a new album to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, announced that it will embark on a full on reunion tour and release its first new album in 2019. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 11:57 am | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 12:09 pm After getting the gang back together to play a quartet of shows for the first time in a decade earlier this year, Stray Cats have announced that they will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a full blown reunion tour and release their first new album in 25 years in 2019.

The news came via the band’s official Twitter page and was followed by a press release.

Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom are headed to Nashville with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, the Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys) to record the new album.

“Forty years ago, us three teenagers started a little band to play a musical style that had long since passed, and most folks have never heard of, this rockabilly music,” Setzer said via the release. “Forty years later, we stand together and still get that same thrill and exhilaration from

the music. That feeling is what makes the fireworks go off and the sparks fly. It makes the world go around.�

Details of the tour and album release will be rolled out in the near future. The band was on fire at its two shows at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa in August and also drew fans from all over the world when it headlined Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April.

Stray Cats announce they will tour and release a new album to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, announced that it will embark on a full on reunion tour and release its first new album in 2019. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 11:57 am | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 12:09 pm After getting the gang back together to play a quartet of shows for the first time in a decade earlier this year, Stray Cats have announced that they will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a full blown reunion tour and release their first new album in 25 years in 2019.

The news came via the band’s official Twitter page and was followed by a press release.

Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom are headed to Nashville with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, the Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys) to record the new album.

“Forty years ago, us three teenagers started a little band to play a musical style that had long since passed, and most folks have never heard of, this rockabilly music,” Setzer said via the release. “Forty years later, we stand together and still get that same thrill and exhilaration from the music. That feeling is what makes the fireworks go off and the sparks fly. It makes the world go around.”

Details of the tour and album release will be rolled out in the near future. The band was on fire at its two shows at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa in August and also drew fans from all over the world when it headlined Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April.

Stray Cats announce they will tour and release a new album to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, announced that it will embark on a full on reunion tour and release its first new album in 2019. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 11:57 am | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 12:09 pm After getting the gang back together to play a quartet of shows for the first time in a decade earlier this year, Stray Cats have announced that they will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a full blown reunion tour and release their first new album in 25 years in 2019.

The news came via the band’s official Twitter page and was followed by a press release.

Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom are headed to Nashville with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, the Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys) to record the new album.

“Forty years ago, us three teenagers started a little band to play a musical style that had long since passed, and most folks have never heard of, this rockabilly music,” Setzer said via the release. “Forty years later, we stand together and still get that same thrill and exhilaration from the music. That feeling is what makes the fireworks go off and the sparks fly. It makes the world go around.”

Details of the tour and album release will be rolled out in the near future. The band was on fire at its two shows at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa in August and also drew fans from all over the world when it headlined Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April.

Stray Cats announce they will tour and release a new album to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, announced that it will embark on a full on reunion tour and release its first new album in 2019. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 11:57 am | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 12:09 pm After getting the gang back together to play a quartet of shows for the first time in a decade earlier this year, Stray Cats have announced that they will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a full blown reunion tour and release their first new album in 25 years in 2019.

The news came via the band’s official Twitter page and was followed by a press release.

Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom are headed to Nashville with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, the Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys) to record the new album.

“Forty years ago, us three teenagers started a little band to play a musical style that had long since passed, and most folks have never heard of, this rockabilly music,” Setzer said via the release. “Forty years later, we stand together and still get that same thrill and exhilaration from the music. That feeling is what makes the fireworks go off and the sparks fly. It makes the world go around.”

Details of the tour and album release will be rolled out in the near future. The band was on fire at its two shows at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa in August and also drew fans from all over the world when it headlined Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April.

Stray Cats announce they will tour and release a new album to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Stray Cats, including Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, announced that it will embark on a full on reunion tour and release its first new album in 2019. (Photo by Suzie Kaplan)

By KELLI SKYE FADROSKI | kfadroski@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: October 16, 2018 at 11:57 am | UPDATED: October 16, 2018 at 12:09 pm After getting the gang back together to play a quartet of shows for the first time in a decade earlier this year, Stray Cats have announced that they will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a full blown reunion tour and release their first new album in 25 years in 2019.

The news came via the band’s official Twitter page and was followed by a press release.

Founding members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom are headed to Nashville with producer Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, the Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys) to record the new album.

“Forty years ago, us three teenagers started a little band to play a musical style that had long since passed, and most folks have never heard of, this rockabilly music,” Setzer said via the release. “Forty years later, we stand together and still get that same thrill and exhilaration from the music. That feeling is what makes the fireworks go off and the sparks fly. It makes the world go around.”

Details of the tour and album release will be rolled out in the near future. The band was on fire at its two shows at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa in August and also drew fans from all over the world when it headlined Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend back in April.

Stray Cat Lee Rocker interview/ Rockabilly N Blues Radio Hour 11-19-18

Lee Rocker from the Stray Cats joins us on Rockabilly N Blues Radio Hour as we talk about his career, playing with icons like Carl Perkins, the amazing and emotional feeling of Stray Cats reuniting at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender and other shows as well as his new live project, The LOW Road. Lee sent over some tracks from this new project so be one of the first to hear them this hour! And just when you though it couldn't get better, his special request song is for Dave Edmunds!! We recorded the interview in early October just before the Stray Cats album and tour was announced for 2019!

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Set to be released on Surfdog Records, the album will be produced by Peter Collins (Rush, Bon Jovi, The Brian Setzer Orchestra) and engineered by Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys). Stay tuned for more details and an official release date.

The iconic group, known for their high-energy performances with hits such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and “Rock This Town,” are also mapping out plans for a tour, with dates TBA. STRAY CATS in 2018 marked their first North American shows in 10 years, with four concerts including sold-out headlining shows at Viva Las Vegas and the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, CA (August 16 and 17) before wildly enthusiastic audiences.

“Forty years ago, us three teenagers started a little band to play a musical style that had long since passed, and most folks had never heard of, this Rockabilly music. Forty years later we stand together and still get that same thrill and exhilaration from the music.

That feeling is what makes the fireworks go off and the sparks fly. It makes the world go around.” –Brian Setzer “Making a new Stray Cats album for 2019 in Nashville seems like the exact right thing, right time, right place, and right band for the gig! We have an album’s worth of new songs that are classic rockabilly while keeping the music and style current and fresh, like always. In other words…A Stray Cats album.” –Slim Jim Phantom “They say history repeats itself and I now know that’s true. 40 years after Brian, Jim and I formed the Stray Cats, we are back! I’m so excited to be in the studio with my brothers. I can tell you that this will be the best Stray Cats album we have ever made. The time is right, the songs are great and we’re ready to rock.” –Lee Rocker ABOUT STRAY CATS: STRAY CATS, the band that put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early ’80s, scored several big hits on both sides of the Atlantic thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style brought “up to date” with exaggerated pompadours and colorful tattoos and as well as genuine musical chops that evoked the best players of rockabilly’s original heyday. Formed by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer, upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom in the Long Island town of Massapequa, NY, in 1979, the trio shared a love for Rockabilly music and after banging around New York and Philadelphia for a few months, in the summer of 1980, they were persuaded by a mutual friend to hop a plane to London where a rockabilly revival movement was just beginning to emerge. Their massive hits and videos include “Runaway Boys,” “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and “I Won’t Stand in Your Way.”