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Scott Churilla, Jim Heath (aka the Rev) and  Jimbo aka Jim Wallace photo by Frankie Tease (Vegas 2012) Today the Revernd Horton Heat released his new music video leading to the forthcoming album entitled The Rev, to be released January, 2014. It features the Duchess of Chicago, Michelle L'Amour. Oh yeah. Visit reverendhortonheat.com for details and tour dates near you.

Reverend Horton Heat by Frankie Tease As a long time fan of the Heat, when I got the confirmation for the interview with the man live at Vegas's Vinyl at Hard Rock, December 2012, I almost had a private Psychobilly Freakout. Some of my friends and readers are very long-term and hardcore music devotees of Reverend Horton Heat, and in my Wildest Dreams I never thought I'd be interviewing someone who's provided me with so much entertainment over the years. I used my Martini Time to gather my best questions to make sure I could do the interview without Goin' Manic. Jim Heath has been a Texas Rockabilly Rebel for a long time, and his trio has been a mainstay on the American Stage since the late 80's. I had a lot of questions already in the queue. You Gotta Hand it To Me, this was one of those amazing opportunities. Out of Dallas, Texas, Jim Heath (53) can still tear up the stage next to a modern psychobilly act or some of the top punk rock and roll groups of our

L-Scott Churilla (long time rock drummer extraordinaire returned), C- Reverend Horton Heat aka Jim Heath (Founder, Composer Namesake, Guitarist, Singer), R- Jimbo Wallace (Upright double bassist longest term member other than the Rev.) Photo by Frankie Tease Dec. 28, 2012. Read the Reverend Horton Heat Interview HERE . I arrived at the Vinyl at Hard Rock (Las Vegas) to tons of people getting ready for the revival to start. I missed the opening band Tijuana Panthers, and arrived about ten minutes prior to the Reverend Horton Heat (Texas) taking the stage. I found my place at front of stage and started to get anxious with the rest of the crowd. A lowish stage, and hanging speakers were great conditions. The sound was amazing with just the interim recorded music.  The house lights go down and a stage-hand leads each band member to their place on stage with a flashlight. As the stage lights go on, we are treated to "Hey Las Vegas, it's a Psychobilly Freakout" s

The sticky floors and crowded conditions faded away from the moment the first cord was sung. Reverend Horton Heat just played here in Vegas in December, and somehow we got him again a few months later. LVCS (@lvsaloon on Twitter) was holding a Bee Bop A Lula weekend to run along side of Viva Las Vegas 16. I loved hearing Reverend Horton Heat perform "Bales of Cocain" from the early days, and the crowd sing along to almost every word. Many fans of the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender were present. After the finale' Rev was mobbed for photos and autographs. There were many true fans there that night. The concert wrapped with a drum solo from long-time member Scott Churilla. Wow, drum juggling? I've never seen that. Check for the ever constant tour dates at reverendhortonheat.com Read my exclusive one hour interview with Reverend Horton Heat http://www.frankietease.com/2013/09/reverend-horton-turns-up-heat-in-2013.html FOLSOM PRISON FINALE

Pin Up Springs into Stratosphere The newest show addition to the Las Vegas strip is called Pin Up . The cast and crew are star studded, and so are the producers. Stratosphere Entertainment Director Matt Mascali says the new lighting for the show was delayed in shipping and has happily pushed the opening date from Feb. 25 to Mar. 2, 2013.  "We owe it to our performers to make sure every component matches the massive talent on stage" he stated. Who's involved in the creation of the show? Co-Producer and Best Strip Headliner Frankie Moreno, Trumpeter and the show's music composer Dave Perrico (six piece live backing band), choreographer Lacey Schwimmer of DWTS and SYTYCD. The show will also feature many singers and backing dancers who've been in rehearsal for months at the Stratosphere Showroom, where it will be housed. The show is said to be inspired by classic pin up calendars and stars Claire Sinclair who was Miss October 2010 in Playboy Magazine, a

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE See my books  on AMAZON NOW See my books  on iTUNES NOW See my books  on Barnes & Noble Nook The Best of Frankie Tease Magazine Vol. 2  is a mix of tantalizing entertainment stories, resort and travel news, photos and exclusive interviews with visiting or resident Las Vegas performers, from July-Dec. of 2012. It's due to hit iTunes iBookstore, Amazon Kindle, and Barnes and Noble Nook eBook stores mid February for download at an amazing $3.99. Whether you are a local Las Vegan, a tourist, or are just a fan of burlesque, comedy, Vegas culture, and music, you will enjoy the informative, timely, yet timeless articles written by Frankie Tease (Examiner.com, Candy Pitch, Vegas Seven, Guardian Express LV, Frankie Tease Magazine, Las Vegas). Entertainment stories, show reviews, and photos are staggered among in-depth interviews with  Reverend Horton Heat (David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O' Brien, King of the Hill, Texas), Tonya Ka

We're hard at work editing and finalizing the amazing 25 or so articles and interviews for the Best of Frankie Tease Magazine Vol. 2 . Do us one favor and tell all your friends about the candid and spectacular interviews with today's stage stars who've come through Vegas during July - Dec. of 2012, which will be in the book. What a half year it's been! Here is a couple teaser photos from the multi-part Reverend Horton Heat interview and show review, which will be featured in the new eBook "Best of Frankie Tease Magazine Vol.2". Enjoy, and thanks for your understanding as we scurry to deadline. The Reverend Horton Heat is a trio out of Dallas, Texas, that tours through the U.S. constantly. They play all types of music, but mainly Rockabilly. Photo by Frankie Tease. Pictured: L- Jim Heath (aka Reverend Horton Heat), C- Scott Churilla, R- Jimbo Wallace.