Rock Bop Boogie presents a series of Rockabilly/Rock n Roll gigs in Enniscorthy in 2009 to help us forget about the Recession.
Rockabilly promoters "Rock Bop Boogie" will run 3 gigs in WEXFORD ARTS CENTRE this summer as part of the arts centre 35
th anniversary celebrations.
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Saturday June 27th
John Lewis Rock n Roll Trio ( Wales ) & DJ Moondog (Wexford)
One of the UK's best Rockabilly frontmen (ex Rimshots) brings his own band over from South Wales to rock Wexford. This will be the weekend after John performs 2
gigs at the Rockabilly Rave (Europe's largest Festival) in Sussex , one a Rimshots re-union.
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Saturday July 25th
Mighty Atomics (Dublin) & TV Jones & Tomahawks (Kilkenny)
2 of Irelands top roots bands combine for a riot of Rhythm n Blues (Atomics) & Rockabilly (Tomahawks).
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Saturday Aug 22nd
Aces Wild ( Dublin ) & DJ Gerry ( Belfast )
Currently top rated Rockers in Ireland , Aces Wild played a brilliant gig in Enniscorthy late last year for RBB. Starred in recent RTE documentary "Consuming Passions"
about the Irish Rockabilly scene. Gerry Robinson from north of the border also DJ's at this years "Rockabilly Rave".
All gigs will run from 9.00 to 1.30 and Cover Charge is €15.
Other upcoming gigs include:
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Sat March 28th
"Runaway Boys" & Rockabilly DJ Moondog. Doors 9.30 adm €10
Firm favourites of Wexford crowd return after last years classic gig.
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Sat May 9th
"Bill Fadden & Rhythm Busters" & DJ's Oona Fortune & Moondog. The Bailey, doors 9.30 adm €12
Direct from UK, top Rockabilly vocalist Bill (ex Silvertone Fliers) and Rhythm section of Rimshots combine for hottest new combo on UK scene. Irish Exclusive.
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Sat June 13th
"Rumbleshack" & DJ Moondog. The Bailey, doors 9.30, adm €8
Rocking band from Cork , stars of recent Kilkenny Rhythm n Roots weekends.
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Sat Aug 1st
Rock Bop Boogie 1st Birthday Party featuring "THE JETS" support by "Spellbound" & DJss Moondog & Oona Fortune.
UK's top rocking act make an Irish exclusive appearance supported by one of Irelands top bands. The Bailey, doors 9pm, adm €20.
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Sat Oct 10th
Another Irish Exclusive 1950's Star "CHARLIE GRACIE" support by "Runaway Boys" & DJ's Moondog, The Bailey, doors 9pm, adm €20.
Charlie recently toured UK to rave reviews, last original 50's star playing club gigs, see him in an intimate venue, supported by the east coast's favourite Rock n Roll dance band.
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Sat Dec 12th
"Hicksville Bombers" & DJ Moondog, The Bailey, doors 9.30 adm €12.
All gigs will take place in The Bailey in Enniscorthy, check out
www.thebailey.ie
All Profit made will be donated to local charity, which one TBC!
Other dates may be added based on the success of those already booked or Rock Bop Boogie could end up bankrupt, so get your cat clothes and dancing shoes on and support a good cause while having a good time!
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