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Ten Things: A Countdown to Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 17, 2014

Before the Vintage Bathing Suit Contest at  Viva Las Vegas  2013 by Frankie Tease Last year I wrote down a few must-do must-see notes in preparation of the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender event, held in Vegas at Orleans Hotel each Easter Weekend for 16 years, (this is the 17th). This year I am keeping up the tradition in a second edition of the column.  Right now (2.7.14) the Orleans and sister property Gold Coast rooms are completely sold out.  Neighboring Palms or Rio may still have rooms, and I bet you can still get a room at the Tropicana who has a great pool and provides a straight shot down Tropicana to the Orleans where Viva is being held. Whether you come for Thursday through Sunday or just Saturday, here are things I believe are important to you my vintage set and regular folks in ole Vegas.

Arizona Psychobilly Trio "Moonlght Howlers¨ Audio Interview

Rockabilly Rebel Reverend Horton Heat Audio Interview - by Frankie Tease

Reverend Horton Turns Up The Heat in 2013 - An Exclusive Interview

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

Reverend Horton Heat Concert Review Vinyl, Las Vegas, NV

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

Viva Las Vegas 16, 2013 Video Recap. Photos by Frankie Tease

Viva was great this year, just as always. Here is our video compilation of  photos the mag caught. Backing music for this video slideshow is provided with permission by The Moonlight Howlers of Arizona who are featured on the Viva Las Vegas 15 compilation CD, and played Viva 2012. All their music is original and amazing. This video includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and the Vintage Fashion Show, Car Show, Satin Dollz, Vicky Tafoya, Eddie Nichols, Sailor Jerry Tattoo contest, vintage vendor ballroom room, Miss Wolffe's Jive Dance Contest, and of course, the pool party. Find out more about what happened at Viva Las Vegas 16 in our upcoming articles. Find out more about the show Tom Ingram puts together each year at vivalasvegas.net . Check out the new Viva Las Vegas app for apple or android now. Or, watch on YouTube at  http://youtu.be/wx-EmxJn2eo  and give us a like.

Photo Focus: Viva Las Vegas 16 Rockabilly Weekender Sunday: Satin Dollz, Dance Contest, VIP Classic Cars

The Sunday portion of Viva Las Vegas commenced with those who could still walk and operate all of their bodily functions. Miles of walking, drinks, mingling with old friends, seeing more shows than you could in a month, were taking their toll on members attending VLV16 by Sunday. But the coveted dance contest hadn't yet taken place, the Satin Dollz weekend closing show, nor had I taken pictures of the VIP cars which had the coveted spots as you enter the Orleans Hotel. Here it all is. Not all really, just a sampling by photo and video. Full reviews of VLV16 are forthcoming on this website and our ebook series. Check out the other two books with Viva interviews and reviews at  http://www.frankietease.com/p/ebooks.html   , ebooks that is.  The classic car VIP section had many styles of oldies represented.  The last show in the Orleans Showroom to take place had a great attendence, and after seeing the show, I now know why. It was the surprise of the weekend for me.

Photo Focus: Reverend Horton Heat at LVCS During Viva Las Vegas 16 3/29/13 Review, Video and Photos

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

Photo Focus: Viva Las Vegas 16: Si Cranstoun

After the Viva Las Vegas 16 Weekender car show greatness ended, the party continued inside. Topping his performance from last year was Si Cranstoun. Commotion arose during his set and singing of his original tune "Right Girl", a doo wop splendor. Turns out someone was proposing to his 'right girl' in the middle of the dance floor. A moment we all shared. Si packed the Ballroom at the Orleans Hotel with standing room, massive swing dancers, and people gathering to listen in the hall outside. I believe the ballroom holds about 1,000. Lots of us remember Si from 2012 when he stole our hearts with his first U.S. performance. Read my complete in-depth exclusive stateside interview from this London-based entertainer who brings Jackie Wilson to life in our ebook the  Best of Frankie Tease Magazine Vol. 1 . To see the full collection of Si at Viva 16 photos, click the below link. VIEW FULL SI CRANSTOUN VIVA LAS VEGAS 16  PHOTO ALBUM BY FRANKIE TEASE

Photo Focus: Viva Las Vegas 16 Rockabilly Weekend Friday Day

Viva Las Vegas takes over its corner of Vegas via the Orleans Hotel each year, this is its 16th. Friday, thing were getting pretty good under way. Here are the photos from Friday. Share and enjoy. Check back for full stories from the year's Viva, on this website [frankietease.com]. Day Two of Viva Las Vegas 16 Begins The Viva Fashion Show Was Spectacular "Vintage Gal" Clothing at Fashion Show Va Va Voom  Mondo Dorame  and Jennifer Keith with two friends in the middle. Mondo is co-founder of Royal Crown Revue and Keith is a Guest Singer. The Band is appearing at Cannery Row in Vegas Sat. 3/30 during Viva Las Vegas Weekend. VIEW ALL PHOTOS OF  FRIDAY POOL PARTY AND FASHION SHOW AT VIVA LAS VEGAS 16

"Best of Frankie Tease Magazine Vol.1" Easier Than Ever to Read

Exclusive never-before published in-depth interviews, articles that have been well-read and are in wider release, mixed with photos by Frankie and local Las Vegas photographers make this "Best of" book something special. If you love the arts with a focus on Burlesque, Comedy, Music, and Culture, you must read the fun and informative articles from this embedded Las Vegas reporter. It will set you back under $5, and be instantly digitally delivered to your computer if PDF, or downloaded to your favorite device via your favorite eReader. Each six months, there will be a new volume, so keep up. At the time of this article Sony, the iBookstore (Apple), and Baker and Taylor are not yet listing the book, but will soon. A list below will show you who does have the book in ePub format. And here is the eBook version, it goes for $3.99 on your favorite eReader. Buy Now $3.99: Copia - [Copia eReader, iPad, Nook, Sony eReader, PC, MAC]   Amazon Kindle - [Kindle

Viva Las Vegas 16 Rockabilly Weekend Preview- Often Imitated, Never Duplicated - Orleans Hotel March 28-31 2013

VLV15 photos by Cherry Club Inc. You've heard about it from all corners of the civilized world, you've seen the cars roll into town, you've seen the vintage attire, but you haven't ever attended the  original Rockabilly Weekender held Easter yearly in Vegas? Why not? Let me tell you why you shouldn't miss it this year. Legends, up-and-coming greats, and local favorites, will tear up the stages, halls, and hotel rooms once again at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 16, Thursday March 28 - Sunday 31, 2013, at the Las Vegas Orleans Hotel, Casino and Convention Center. Bring your walking and dancing shoes. New at VLV 16 for 2013 According to organizer and event creator Tom Ingram, the 16th annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender has some new things to offer. This is the first year a downloadable application is available for the event on Android and Apple. The app holds a full event schedule that is interactive, allowing you to choose and