RockabillyView
By Chris Murphy
Modesto is getting its Rockabilly groove back. There are some really cool shows happening that you should not be missing. Inside the Speakeasy on 12th St, some of the most jumping music around is going on with bands from up and down the 99 dropping in. Big slappin’ bass, driving guitar riffs and a beat that will get you dancing. Last month we had the Rocketz and the Infamous Swanks and it was great. This month, the action continues on November 12 with the Highway 99 Meet up with really cool bands like Hotel Circle, the Pendletons and a possible quest appearance by the legendary Roddy Jackson, the Central Valley Fireball and global Rockabilly star. The fun continues on November 26 with a knock out show with 3 Bad Jacks, The Pendletons, Tractor Boy and a solo set by Daniel DeLeon of the Rexerex. The music gets going at 9 pm and you won’t want to miss anything.
The red velvet Speakeasy is a perfect place for these shows and ModestoView and the MAMA Association are proud to present these shows along with Tony T and Trevino’s Barber Shop to celebrate and preserve Modesto’s Rockabilly heritage that began in 1938.
BONUS!
Who is Roddy Jackson? Only one of the originals, rockin’ the central valley since 1958. Not only was he in the Blue Notes and Kent Whitt and the Dowbeats, he is a songwriter with his own music that is known around the world. Roddy penned the song She Said “Yeah” co-written with Sonny Bono. First hit with Larry Williams, it was then covered by the Animals, Rolling Stones, Flaming Groovies, and Paul McCartney. Roddy still tours the world, and recently played Viva Las Vegas. How cool is that? Soon, he will be back on a local stage at the Speakeasy, possibly November 12. You can purchase his collection here >
