Bands

The Hi~Fi's were formed in 2018 and play roots rock n roll/rockabilly with an enthusiastic and authentic style. The Hi Fi's are ..Nick (vocals and lead guitar), Dave (Drums & Screams) & Keith (Upright Bass)

Our influences are Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Elvis, Dion, Johnny Burnette, and many other 1950's American and British Rock n Roll stars who are all too vast to mention.

....So turn up the volume and get ready to hear the sounds of.... *The Hi~Fi's!!*

Nick: vocals and lead guitar
Dave: drums & Screams
Keith: upright Bass

a good time rock 'n' roll band... with an explosive live performance Our influences are: European & British rock 'n' roll, skiffle, and current bands that really stomp the music that we love!

Johnny Timebomb: The front, Lead vocals
Age: Guitar and vocals.
Dave Diamond: Drums, screams and backing vocals
Marky Mark: Bass guitar.

Wild Side Of Life: not only the title of their first album but also their way of living. This high-octane powered Rockabilly Trio are true to the roots of this underground music genre, and with a love for Country music they combine both styles. Taking inspiration from Webb Pierce, Ray Price and Hank Williams, with perfectly pitched original writing and obscure covers.

David Short: lead vocal/ rhythm guitar
Andrè Preuthun: lead guitar
Bruno Pannone: double bass

The Hangmen - a genuine, distinctive and entrenched Punk/Rockabilly hybrid throttling a primitive ensemble of guitar, double bass and drums to unleash (de)compositions that are laced with convincingly psychotic horror undertones. Described as an explosive live act with a track record spanning the USA, Canada and Russia via most European countries between many times over, this UK trio has straddled many ‘Psychobilly’ and ‘Punk’ circuits since the 1990s. A trail of uncharted sweaty rock dives form part of an ongoing legacy garnished with eight albums worth of original material released on a host of international independent record labels. Now back on Crazy Love Records for their ninth album release, the long awaited next dark chapter in Punk Rock n' Roll will soon be upon us.

The Cramps, The Misfits, Motorhead, Reverend Horton Heat, The Sex Pistols, Tom Waits, Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster and Screaming Jay Hawkins – comparisons and influences that collectively illustrate the difficulty in defining a band that ultimately defines itself as moody and frantic, post-punk outlaw rockers smoldering with real energy. Accepting non-mainstream appeal with defiance then throwing away the comfort blanket of ‘scene’ agendas has earned the band a notoriety for no-nonsense independence. Willing to face new and alienated audiences alone The Hangmen have become synonymous with not running in any packs, whilst earning a cult fanbase drawn from many factions.

Becoming choice UK support to many original Punk bands including The Damned, UK Subs and The Anti-Nowhere League along with established early Psychobilly acts such as The Guana Batz, Demented Are Go and King Kurt, The Hangmen progressed into larger venue circuits with larger audiences. This was maintained through more tour supports to visiting overseas bands such as Tiger Army and The Nekromantix, and not least a personal invitation to be main headliners for The London Astorias exclusive booking of all-star US Punk band The Transplants. As a headline act The Hangmen have topped tours, gigs and festivals right across the Northern hemisphere in places great and small.

The first national headlining UK tour promoting the third album ‘Tested On Animals’ would eventually enable the band to lay claim to having played ‘both Bostons on Halloween’. The following year saw The Hangmen tour in the USA for the first time, placing the band among the first British Psychobilly acts to precede and kickstart the resurgence of todays' worldwide Psychobilly movement there. As further ambassadors The Hangmen were the only British Psychobilly band to play the legendary New York Punk venue CBGBs, and the first to tour Canada coast to coast (attracting the national music press accolade of ‘Live Pick Of The Week’). When the definitive book on the birth and history of the Psychobilly movement - Hells Bent On Rockin' by Craig Brackenridge - came along The Hangmen were heavily featured and pictured across several pages.

Right now, with fresh material continually invading the live set which will ultimately appear on the next studio album, The Hangmen are doing what they always did – re-arming themselves to shake our senses, rock our bones and deliver us all to evil.

Loz Firewalker: Guitar & Main Vocals
Andy 'Rockin' Bones' Boyce: Double Bass & Backing Vocals
Toxic Gaz: Drums

Starting out in 2003 as a straight-ahead 1950's influenced rockabilly trio, founding and only surviving original member Mark Sprex has pushed on through the years despite many line-up changes, developing the style and sound which has evolved into a powerful rock 'n' roll combo with many influences ranging from rockabilly to neo-rockabilly to punk rock. Live shows have become well known for Mark's high energy and often unpredictable performances, resulting in a steady and loyal following .. 17 years on and still going strong! The band specializes in originals from Mark and some covers that show his influences. So, the final result is a power packed, high energy, wild rock'n'roll trio that should please the ears of everyone with their diverse and experienced range of rock'n'roll musicianship and showmanship. If you want to give them a 'label' then THE RHUMBA KINGS are simply and proudly a ROCK 'N' ROLL band!

Since moving to Belgium in 2001, Mark is also often employed as a session player in Europe. Mark is known as the original drummer of The Houserockers and for his work as bassist and drummer for The Playboys. Over the years he has worked with many other top-rated bands and famous faces such as Toby Tomanov ex-drummer of Primal Scream, Boz Boorer guitarist of Morissey and The Polecats plus many others. To date Mark has recorded well over 20 albums with various bands and artists, appeared on prime-time television, has credits in several books, appeared in numerous magazines and publications etc. He has toured and entertained relentlessly and endlessly since 1988.

Since 2011 Mark worked for the organisation of UK's famous 'Hemsby Rock'n'Roll Weekender' festival, as the Hemsby - House Band Leader. This also included working for certain acts at 'The Rockers Reunion' and 'Americana International Festival' in the UK. Other artists to Mark's working credit as a session artist are: Janis Martin, Dale Hawkins, Rip Masters, Graham Fenton (Matchbox), Bloodshot Bill, Tommy Bruce, Gene Summers, Robin Luke, Lee Dresser, Al Ferrier, Jimmy Cavallo, Marcel Riesco, Sonny Burgess, Rosie Flores, King Size Taylor, Ray Campi, Willie Craig, Travis LeDoyt, Al Hendrix, Art Adams, Billy Adams, Jimmy Lee Maslon, Mike Waggoner, James Intveld, John Lewis, Mark Pennington (Caravans), Steve Hooker, Bill Haley Jr .. and many more!!

The Rhumba KIngs released a limited edition bootleg mini album in September 2004 which has become a collectors item. In July 2005 they were support act for Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom and in November 2005 they did a tour with Stray Cats bassist Lee Rocker. In November 2006 they were support act for the legendary Dick Dale. In February 2007 they toured with Lee Rocker again. Since then, they've supported or toured with many big names including .. The Jets, The Quakes, Crazy Cavan, Volbeat, Restless, The Meteors, The Living End, Status Quo, The Hollies plus many others.

In 2007 The Rhumba Kings recorded the album 'Bad World Big Shot', which was produced by Mark Pennington (The Caravans). Spring 2018, Mark released his solo album 'Warrior' produced by Paul Fenech of The Meteors.

In Spring 2019 Mark asked legendary British neo-rockabilly guitarist and front-man of Restless, Mark Harman to do some festival shows with The Rhumba Kings. These shows were a huge success and much more is planned for now and the future.

Rockin'Em started a few years ago and have gone from strength to strength over the past few years playing some amazing events all across the UK & Europe. Rockin'Em have built up a good following and have supporters from all over the world and as a result of the hard work that has been put in over the years the band have been fortunate enough to have performed in France, Italy, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Making them one of the top Rock'n'Roll Bands in Europe... An original by Rockin'Em 'Crying Over You' has become very popular in Italy, especially with World Championship Jiving Competitors and as a result it lead to the band doing a Tour of Italy in 2018 visiting Venice, Bologna and Milan. Now the band are performing at the largest events in the UK the band often get reviews and articles written on them in magazines around the UK and recently a big feature in a magazine in Finland,. Rockin'em have been very honoured to of performed on the same line up alongside artists such as The Skyliners, Charlie Gracie, JD McPherson, Chas & Dave and many many more artists but to name a few. Rockin'Em perform a mix of Self penned tracks which are proving popular especially with BBC Radio, and a mix of covers which are all done in the guys own style. Pleasing audiences with not just their music but a stage show showing off their individual talents, Rockin'Em guarantee a great night of REAL Rock'N'Roll.

Dion: Double Bass
Kev: Guitar & vocals
Dave: Drums

Rockin and Swinging, Jiving and Singing-The Jive Guys are a Doo Wop style Jump Jive Trio playing original tunes and songs from the 1950's to start your feet dancing. Playing their own brand of swing jivers, this music is melodic and toe tappingly good . The Band comprises of upright bass, Hollow body guitars and a cocktail drum Kit to give an authentic 1950’s look.

Terry Sharp: Guitar & Vocals
Mark Norton: Drums & Vocals
Dave Hanley: Upright Bass & Vocals

Top UK live band with over 13,000 social followers the UK and worldwide.
The Kopy Katz are a wild, high-octane neo-rockabilly / rock & roll band that play originals and cover songs by The Stray Cats plus classic 1950’s rockers (Eddie Cochran, Johnny Burnette etc). They even apply their own unique rockabilly sound to songs by T.Rex, The Rolling Stones, Billy Idol & others for something a little different. The Kopy Katz supported The Stray Cats legend, Slim Jim Phantom on his 2023 and 2022 UK tours and have also supported The Polecats, Restless as well as Darrel Higham & The Enforcers. Their original songs are available on all major download and streaming platforms. Their debut single was ‘The Kopy Katz Suck’ followed by ‘Devil Wanna Dance With Me’. The band’s latest single is ‘Dirty Pink Cadillac'.

David Lyall: Lead vocals & guitar
Carl James-Cordean: Double bass & vocals
Lee Symonds: Drums & vocals

Steve ex Heat, Shakers, Boz and the Bozmen, Rumble has burnt the black candle at both ends recording and touring the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA since 1977. He also played and recorded with Boz Boorer, Captain Drugbuster, Levi Dexter and Wilko Johnson and shared stages with Geno Washington, Chuck Berry, Steve Marriott, Johnny Thunders and Robert Gordon.

This Band is like nothing you've seen or heard before, an Elvis Mic, two amps and a snare drum. Their new limited edition CD and download "The Old Testament Of Love" is a dark dream of dance hall rockabilly, folk devil blues and Storyville soul from Opium Roses pillow. Recently they opened shows for the Vibrators, Skabilly Rebels, Daddy Long Legs and Glen Matlock and feature on the soundtrack of the film "Rolling Stone"

They have made their mark at significant venues and festivals including the 100 Club with Robert Gordon, Gaz's Rockin' Blues, the Walldorf Rock 'n' Roll Weekender (Germany), headlined Chez Paulette (France) and the Secret Garden Party and Steve made a cameo appearance in the film "Looking For Johnny".

Fresh faces on the scene, Harry & The Hounds inject the youth and energy into a beloved genre and style that has stood the test of time. Well versed in well known and some lesser known material of the 1950’s and 60’s, this dynamic trio will be the ones to watch for the foreseeable future. Premiering their debut Album “Release the Hounds” in September 2020 and gaining momentum in the south of the UK, these boys are a must see for any Rock n’ Roller worldwide.

Young faces with old souls. Harry & The hounds draw influence from the glory days of Rock n Roll. Fusing likes of Stray Cats, Elvis Presley and Johnny Burnette with modern twists and new ideas seen by artists like JD Mcpherson.

Working alongside UK renowned Foot Tapping Records, The namebehind Imelda May’s “Love Tattoo” as well as featuring Darrel Higham as a notable artists. Harry & The Hounds have also recently gained representation by Atomic Bookings out of Belgium, With Europe and the wider UK on the horizon for the future.

Harry Caiger: Guitar/ Vocals
Peter Neal: Bass Guitar/ Vocals
Fred Lovett: Drums/ Vocals

Meet the band The Redcatz are a rock 'n' roll trio comprising guitar, double bass and drums

Dennis Preston GUITAR/VOCALS A unique guitarist with an eclectic collection of influences and a familiar face around Hastings and South East.

Mark Hardwick BASS/VOCALS Possibly the most-recognised bass player in Hastings, with a long-running career in the international Rockabilly, Americana & Blues scenes.

Colin Brown DRUMS/VOCALS A top-class sticks man with an inimitable groove and an all-round cracking bloke with a blinding sense of humour.

Colin Brown: Drums & Vocals
Mark Hardwick: Double Bass & Vocals
Dennis Preston: Guitar & Vocals

What began as two Hillbilly buskers filling the markets of Norwich with crazy electric Swamp-billy has turned into a formidable rockabilly blues machine, sweeping through local Norwich venues with their own take on a ginormous blues sound.

Playing homemade instruments made out of junk they can find, scavenge or barter for and influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King and Muddy Waters, this unique duo will leave you rasping and screaming

Jerry McCurdy: Vocals & Guitar
Adam McCurdy: Drums & Vocals

Formed in 1983 by Steve Whitehouse, Frenzy became one of the premier 1980s generated neorockabilly/psychobilly bands of that era. They became well known for early recordings such as the Hall Of Mirrors and Clockwork Toy albums, the latter of which spawned their 1986 indie hit; I See Red. From the early 1990s, Frenzy pushed the envelope and were ahead of their time in their approach to the rockabilly sound, pushing distortion and moving away from the usual 12-bar song structures. This paved the way for such bands as The Living End and Tiger Amy.
Frenzy continued to record and tour throughout the 90’s at a time when most of the 80’s neo-rockabilly and psychobilly bands had quietly disappeared. The current line-up of Steve Whitehouse, Steve Eaton, and Adam Seviour came together in 2007 – the same time Frenzy released their Nitro Boy album. This brought about a ‘re-launch’ of the band and Frenzy began touring extensively.
FRENZY have a reputation for one of the best live / stage shows on the circuit, with live reviews in the press stating that FRENZY dominate any festival they play. 2008 saw Frenzy celebrate 25 years as a band, and in honour of this the band played a world tour taking in America, Europe, Russia, Scandinavia and Japan.
2010 saw the release of the ‘In The Blood’ album on People Like You Records, which was met with critical acclaim. In 2017 will see a new album, ‘Rust In The Machine’, live recordings from both recent tours and the Klubfoot era, and plenty more live gigs.

Steve Whitehouse: Vocals & Upright Bass
Steve Eaton: Guitars
Adam Seviour: Drums

Lady Luck Lexy & the Riversides Boys is the mastermind of Lexy herself who founded the band in 2015. They all came together after a lengthy stint in other bands throughout their lucrative careers.  Lexy began her professional career in 1996 as a full time drummer for an internationally know electro-industrial band that took her on tour around the world more than than a dozen times. After hanging up her sticks in 2015, she took to lead vocals until a slew of unreliable drummers led her to pick them back up again in 2018.    Nick has been playing guitar since he was a young teen and has been a regular backing musician for Charlie Gracie, Linda Gail Lewis and Sleepy LaBeef on their UK tours as well as establishing himself with his unique style and sound with the former, 3-piece act, Fever.  
Chris’s background in psychobilly led him to be a regular member of Viva La Pink for several years.   Since 2018, the band has moved from strength to strength performing at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekends 4 years in a row and are booked for a 5th in April 2022. They are now regularly touring throughout Europe and the USA. LLL are also the ONLY female fronted band in the UK to write and produce their own music.   What’s next in store for the band? A brand new album for 2023 with their signature neo-rockabilly sound.    Lexy is a force to be reckoned with and she has just the right sound to carry her into UK rockabilly history alongside her Riverside Boys.

Lady Luck Lexy: lead vocals & drums
Nick Bayford: guitar & backing vocals
Chris Tymon: double bass & backing vocals

Currently in the works of recording their first album. Having only released 1 EP and a couple of singles they have already been on the road with the likes of big boy bloater and others whilst also having praise of big bands like royal blood and the architects.

Nico Scerri: Guitar and Vocals
Chris Cooper: Drums