Author Archive: Jennifer Allsup
RockabillyView – Blues fest June 23rd
RockabillyView By Jennifer Allsup Modesto Blues Festival makes another comeback! John Black and Peer Recovery presents Bill Clinton Chicken Whisky Band. With Mr. Clifton’s new project coming from Fresno California he is no stranger to playing music in the Modesto Area. Bill started many years ago as a guitar player for the MAMA Winning Mofo […]
RockibillyView
RockabillyView By Jennifer Allsup Rockin Holidays Rockin the Plaza! Once again we are bringing back a month of Rockabilly-Blues, Psychobilly music to the 10th street plaza. Yes friends, we celebrate the music that is native to Modesto. So many genres, including rock and roll, all point back to the music of Maddox Brothers and Rose […]
Rockabilly View – Rockin’ Rick Goes Wild
RockabillyView By Jennifer Allsup Exciting news for Sonora based Rockabilly band Rockin Rick and the Rhythm Wranglers. After spending a few years on the Hi-Hi Silver Record label. The boys have decided to travel new horizons and sign with Wild Records out of LA. “Yes, we recently received an offer from Reb Kennedy to sign […]
RockabillyView- Rods and Rockabilly
RockabillyView By Jennifer Allsup Graffiti Rods N’ Rockabilly Graffiti is now well on its’ way in Modesto, the home of the American Graffiti Movie and home to George Lucas as a young man. We have been paying tribute to Graffiti in Modesto for many, many years. Some events are all old school car shows and […]
Rockabilly View: J St. Rumble is About to Happen!
Rockabilly View: J St. Rumble is About to Happen! One of the newest Rockabilly bands on the block, formed in 2016, is The Troubles of a Handsome Man. Comprised of Cole Rambo on guitar/vocals, Kyle Westall on bass/vocals and Clay Ruddy on fiddle. Check out The Troubles of a Handsome Man at the J Street […]
RockabillyView: Interview with Jack of “Johnny Devil & His Sins”
RockabillyView: Interview with Jack of “Johnny Devil & His Sins” Johnny Devil & His Sins, a Rockabilly group from Sonora, CA, is made up members, Jack Sanchez, (Vocals, Guitar), Rockin’ Rick, (Guitar), Kevin Schwarz, (Drums) and David St. Germain (Upright Bass). ModestoView caught up with Jack Sanchez for an exclusive interview, just for you! MV: Tell me about when […]
RockabillyView: Rockabilly Riot
RockabillyView: Rockabilly Riot Greasers SC Central California & Tony Trevino’s Barber Shop Present: Rockabilly Riot at Sweet Lu’s on Feb 19th, located at 3014 4th Street Ceres. Headlining is the Legendary Shack Shakers. I remember my first Legendary Shack Shaker show, opening for Reverend Horton Heat in San Francisco. Standing up-front waiting with anticipation for […]
RockabillyView: Hey Rockabilly Goers! What would be your ideal place to see a Rockabilly Show in Modesto or surrounding area?
RockabillyView: Hey Rockabilly Goers! What would be your ideal place to see a Rockabilly Show in Modesto or surrounding area? By Jenn Allsup My ideal place to see a Rockabilly show would be in a parking lot filled with cars, stages, vendors, pin-up girls and more. (Yes, I know this has happened many times before, […]
RockabillyView – California 99ers
Rockabilly View by Jennifer Allsup Ladies and Gentlemen introducing the 2016 Modesto Area Music Award Winners in the Rockabilly Category. Drum Roll Please…… California 99er’s from Oakdale Ca. The Central Valley’s Rockabilly Classic Country,Band. The perfect band for Corporate Events, County Fairs. Country Dance Events and any function that needs some great Country Music! This […]
RockabillyView
RockabillyView By Jennifer Allsup It’s MAMA time again. Yes, Modesto Area Music Awards happens on Oct 11th at the historic State Theatre in downtown Modesto This is the place where you as a community member can support our local talents and venues, we so enjoy paying tribute to. Since Modesto is the birthplace of Rockabilly, […]
RockabillyView – Saddle Tramps Say Goodbye
The Saddle Tramps Say Goodby By Jennifer Allsup One of the most clever bands in music is going to hang it up as a group. I have been a huge fan of this band for the nearly 20 years and we were able to spend some time together and get a great interview. It is […]
RockabillyView: The Saddle Tramps Never Forgotten
RockabillyView: The Saddle Tramps Never Forgotten By Jenn Allsup JA: When did the Saddle Tramps first decide to rock the Reno area? Along with making this wise decision, who are the originals members you decided to embark on this journey with? What made you decide to take on these fellas? Was Suzy always a part […]
RockabillyView: The Hooten Hallers Conquering Modesto
The Hooten Hallers Conquering Modesto In 2007, Modesto was introduced to a firestorm of two men taking the shallow cove at Minnie’s on McHenry We were unaware that these two men were going to be such a powerhouse; like none other. The promoter for the show didn’t have a place for these two gentle dogs […]
RockabillyView – Graffiti Rockin’ Summer
RockabillyView By Jennifer Allsup Graffiti Rockin’ Summer in Modesto June becomes an even more community-based city for Modesto, with hot rods, rockabilly, rat rods, cruising, milkshakes, spring dresses and high profile sunglasses. As another hot summer approaches the valley. This is where I start dreaming of that beautiful 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V convertible, cruisin’ […]
RockabillyView – Ferocious Females in Rockabilly
Ferocious Females in Rockabilly By Jennifer Allsup Early pioneers of Rockabilly didn’t always run completely smooth. Women started making great strides in the early 50’s to be recognized for their talents. These women had the ambition to succeed in this genre of music. Women like Lorrie Collins started young and were very skilled. She started […]