Crossed Combs - retro, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, tiki and all that jazz.

Linda Hopkins compilation cd

My guess is that most of you are familiar with Linda Hopkins from her duets with Jackie Wilson, for example the dancefloor filler 'I found love'. This CD features her blues-shouting roots recording with Johnny Otis for Savoy, powerful performances written and produced by the emergent Leiber & Stoller in Los Angeles, then rocking blues from Kansas City and New York, the latter featuring ace guitarist Mickey Baker, and rock n roll sides from 1957 featuring drummer Panama Francis - Linda in vibrant vocal form on both shouters and ballads.

A very nice compilation from Shout Records, featuring very rare tracks now in CD format for the first time.

Read more about Linda Hopkins - The early years of the kid here.

Thanks to RWR

TEASE-O-RAMA Burlesque show with The Orientals LIVE

If you like a bit of burlesque and you're in the Milan area (that's Italy) on April the 19th, this might be of interest. Check out www.conniedouglas.com for more info.

Shoutin' The Blues vs No More Doggin. 5th April '08

And over in the UK on the 5th of April... Djs: Kev Connellan, Craig Simpson, Rob Gray, Callum Simpson, Soggy, Carole Fortey & The Melton Mafia will be hosting the Freestyle Room at Rugby Soul Club for one night only, 9pm - 4am spinning the finest Rhythm & Blues, Early Soul & Jazz Boogaloo around.

The Venue boosts two rooms & 350 capacity. Doors open at 8pm - 5am, with admission £8 before 9pm, £10 after. Address: Benn Hall, Newbold Rd, Rugby, CV21 2LQ

For details on directions / hotels / tickets / Full dj listings visit:
www.rugbysoulclub.co.uk  or www.nomoredoggin.com

Vote for Hawleywood’s Barber Shop

Hawleywood’s Barber Shop has been nominated, by Fox News, as one of the top barber shops in Southern California – and is currently competing against several other for the top spot.

Vote for Hawleywood's here!

Rhythm'n'Booze pre VLV party!

Satoshi and Topper behind the decks. On stage: Little Victor (wild rockin' blues) and also Carl and the Rhythm All-Stars. It's all happening at Spike's in Los Angeles this Monday, the 7th of April.

More info at www.rhythmnbooze.com