After a couple slow weekends of sitting around, Ryan and I decided to get out and try something different. The answer? Our favorite local radio station, KEXP , hosted a Rockabilly Ball on Friday night to celebrate 20 years of the radio show, Shake the Shack . We've never really listened to rockabilly (at least voluntarily) but we really enjoyed the crowd, energy, and intensity of a rockabilly show. For those who don't know what rockabilly is, imagine Elvis mixed with a surf sound with a dash of west coast punk and/or old school country. I know that sounds like a weird combination. Here's the list of bands we saw with links to each bands' website:
We had a really good time at the show. One of the things we really liked was the crowd because the vibe was really laid back. People were really just there to enjoy the music and have a good time. Unlike our show on Monday night where the crowd was all about pushing and crowding to show how "hard core" they were about the bands playing, the folks at the Rockabilly Ball really just did their own thing--and it was awesome. Some people came in '50s dress and showed everyone how to jitterbug. Some came in all black garb with tattoos, chains, and piercings. Still others were "Seattle-ites", like Ryan and I, in jeans and our Gore-Tex rain jackets. Despite these individual differences, no one in the room was a jerk. Everyone enjoyed themselves and didn't make being a fan competitive. Oh yeah, and the venue was great. I really look forward to watching more shows at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard!
Thanks to KEXP and the cool crowd on Friday night. Congratulations to Shake the Shack on 20 years of rockabilly goodness!
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