GIG GUIDE

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Rock'n Roll, Rockabilly, Hillbilly, Surf, R&B, Neobilly, Psychobilly Gigs in Finland
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February 2012
Feb 1	Malmitalo, Helsinki	Uncle John Band feat. Jani Jalkanen (Fin)
Feb 2	Storyville Streetbar, Helsinki	Thursday Nite Music club with Tuomas Metsberg and guests Uncle John & Emmi showtime 19-22
Feb 2	Storyville, Helsinki	Club Backbeat! - Deke Dickerson (USA) with Jussi Huhtakangas, Lasse Sirkko & Chris "Sugarballs" Sprague, Dj B-Top
Feb 2	Kapun kellari, Raahe	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Feb 3	Ultra Pub, Joensuu	King Drapes (Fin)
Feb 3	Sokos hotelli, Iisalmi	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Feb 3	Lafka, Tikkurila, Vantaa	Rebound (Fin)
Feb 3	Blackpool, Järvenpää	The Hel-Gators (Fin), Psychostars (Fin)
Feb 3	Suisto-Klubi, Hämeenlinna	SuistoRoll #1 Keytones (UK) Rockhouse Strutters (Fin) Dj Kuuma Blondi [poster]
Feb 3	Pub 34, Hämeenlinna date changed to Mar 16	The Toreadors Trio (Fin)
Feb 3-4	Vesileppis, Leppävirta	3rd Ladybug rock 'n' roll weekender Friday Rockin Paradox 20th Flight Rockers C.I.A. Tail Shakers Saturday Deke Dickerson (USA) with Jussi Huhtakangas, Lasse Sirkko & Chris "Sugarballs" Sprague Boppin Pete & his Trio Dr. Snout & Hogs Of Rhythm Bettie & The Handsome Trio Mystery Train / Kitty Lee & Mystery Train Mr. Dexter Lester Peabody Combo (altaalla) Dj's Rokki Pekka, Eddy Lee & DeeDee Burlesque by Miss Lou Lou D'vill Huonepaketit: Puh. 010 762 9650 [poster]
Feb 4	Iskelmäbaari, Tampere	ROCKIN' AT THE RITZ #11 20:30 Relax Trio (Fin) 21:30 Surffiweikot (Fin) 22:30 Rockhouse Strutters (Fin) 24:00 Keytones (UK) 20:00-01:30 before, after and in between the bands The grooviest record hop by Dj's Mac & Moon Kat ennakot: Tiketti
Feb 4	Pikku-Torre, Yliopstonkatu 31, Turku	Club Across The Tracks - Dj Johan Ventus + other Dj's, showtime 22:00-02:30
Feb 4	Shamrock, Tikkurila, Vantaa	Jussi Syren Rockabilly Revival (Fin)
Feb 4	Könönpellon baari, Varkaus	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Feb 4	Koivu, Joensuu	King Drapes (Fin)
Feb 4	Wilhelm Club & Bar, Mikkeli	The Housewreckers (Fin)
Feb 4	On The Rocks, Helsinki	Fuckin' Hippies (Fin)
Feb 4	Bar KuKA, Turku cancelled?	The SpyTones (Fin)
Feb 5	Bar Loose, Helsinki	Late Night with Dj Lord Fatty showtime: 23-04
Feb 7	Tulisuudelma, Vantaa	Mr. Breathless & Varjokuva (Fin)
Feb 10	TuuHet, Evijärvi	Flipside Combo (Fin)
Feb 10	Club Chicago, Lahti	The Soil Senders (Fin)
Feb 10	Castro Pub, Leppävirta	The Handsome Trio (Fin)
Feb 10	Albertin kellari, Hämeenlinna	Uncle John Trio (Fin) showtime 21:15
Feb 11	Mainstreet, Riihimäki	Rock 'n' Roll Exile on Mainstreet Rockin' Lady & her Rivertown boys (Est) Backbeat Combo (Fin) Million Dollar Tones (Fin) Dj Smokey Joe [poster]
Feb 11	Wanha mestari, Tampere	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Feb 11	Peltohovi, Kiuruvesi	The Handsome Trio (Fin)
Feb 11	Bar Loose, Helsinki	Club Casino! with Dj's Lord Fatty & John Wayne
Feb 14	Casper's Café, Mynämäki	King Drapes (Fin)
Feb 15	Fellows Bar, Mennerheimintie 64, Helsinki	Uncle John & Esa Kaartamo -duo (Fin) showtime 20:00
Feb 17	Bulldog bar, Riihimäki	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Feb 17	Storyville, Helsinki	Lester Peabody Quartet (Fin)
Feb 17	Bar 34, Hämeenlinna	Record Release Party - The Bopcats (Fin)
Feb 17	Sture 21, Helsinki	Greased Lightning (Fin), Jolly Roger (Fin)
Feb 18	Bar Loose, Helsinki	The Big Shake! - A lustfully grinding night of raunchy, gravy, sleazy, sassy, filthy & constant shaking rhythms! DJs Sampsa Vilhunen, Vesa Yli-Pelkonen & guests: Rhythm and Jive, Jump Blues, Rock’n’Billy, Popcorn, Cellblock Jazz, Wild Swing, Frantic Soul, etc.! In the downstairs of Bar Loose. 11pm-4am
Feb 18	Hotelli Mesikämmen, Ähtäri	Agents (Fin)
Feb 18	Pökkäri pub, Ristiina	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Feb 18	Telakka, Tampere	Sweet Jeena and her Sweethearts (Fin)
Feb 18	Semifinal, Helsinki	Double Deal Rockabilly Revue - 21:30 Maibell & The Misfires (Fin) 22:30 Rebound (Fin)
Feb 18	Isabella, Kyröskoski	King Drapes (Fin)
Feb 18	Sirpakka, Simpele	The Trailblazers (Fin)
Feb 18	Rokkikellari, Helsinki	Tommy 50 v. Rock 'n' Roll Party Live on stage: Eddie & the Kids, Rhythm Hogs, Midnight Blue Band, Greyhound, Flanders, Retronics, Nick and the Alamos, Toreadors Trio, The Belarus,... Dj Dee Dee
Feb 23	Storyville, Helsinki	Larry Price Blue Thursday feat. Boppin' Pete Näsman (Fin)
Feb 24	Storyville, Helsinki	Tortilla Flat (Fin)
Feb 24	Seutulan keidas, Vantaa	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Feb 24	Dubrovnik, Helsinki	Worldwide Rockers Tour II - Black Raven (Ger), Pavulon Twist (Pol), Limiteds (Fin)
Feb 24	House of Rock, Kouvola	Sandy Ford's Flying Saucers (UK)
Feb 25	Dooris, Nilsiä	Sandy Ford's Flying Saucers (UK)
Feb 25	Corona, Pieksämäki	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Feb 25	Juttutupa, Helsinki	Ghettobilly Night Sweet Jeena and her Sweethearts (Fin)
Feb 25	Bar Toimisto, Kaskenkatu 3, Turku	Rock-A-Holics Presents: The Howlin' Boozers (Fin), Basementones (Fin)
Feb 25	House of Rock, Kouvola	Worldwide Rockers Tour II - Black Raven (Ger), Pavulon Twist (Pol), Limiteds (Fin)
Feb 25	Isabella, Kyröskoski date changed to Feb 18	King Drapes (Fin)
Feb 25	Sirpakka, Simpele date changed to Feb 18	The Trailblazers (Fin)
March 2012
Mar 1	Storyville Streetbar, Helsinki	Uncle John Trio (Fin) showtime 19:00-22:00
Mar 1	Storyville, Helsinki	Club Backbeat - J.D. McPherson (USA), Pep Torres (USA), Dj B-Top
Mar 2	Käpy-grilli, Helsinki	Jussi Syren & the Groundbreakers (Fin)
Mar 2	Jone's Bar, Kärsämäki	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Mar 2	Status, Forssa	The Space Agency (UK), Rock-Ola & The Charades (Fin)
Mar 2	Vaakuna, Hämeenlinna	89th Rock 'n' Roll Jamboree J.D. McPherson (USA), Pep Torres (USA), Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin), Million Dollar Tones (Fin), Dj DeeDee [poster]
Mar 3	Savoy-teatteri, Helsinki	Sadoin sähkökitaroin 1. puoliaika "house band" sekä: - Brian "Licorice" Locking (The Shadows) - Danny - Johnny Lundin (The Adventurers) - Ole Halen (The Savages) 2. puoliaika - Rock-Jerry & The Sounds (Fin) + special guest stars (mm. Legendary Dave Sinner) Paikalla Goofin' Recordsin levymyynti Liput: 35€. showtime 19:00 Koska kyselyitä tuli niin paljon, aloitamme parhaiden paikkojen myynnin nyt! Soita ja katsotaan parhaat paikat: 040 582 88 05 (paikkakartta) Lippupalvelun lipunmyynti alkaa marraskuussa.
Mar 3	Sture, Helsinki	Sadoin sähkökitaroin-konsertin jatkot The Space Agency (UK), Bob Bogle tribute band + special guests
Mar 3	Eikan Pub, Järvenpää	Hi-Fly Rangers (Fin), Dj El Bingo
Mar 3	Lentävä lautanen, Oulu	Mr. Breathless with Boogie Healers (Fin)
Mar 7	Malmitalo, Helsinki	Uncle John Band feat. Maria Hänninen (Fin)
Mar 9	Leipätehdas, Vaasa	Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin)
Mar 9	Naisvuoritalo, Mikkeli	The Trailblazers (Fin)
Mar 9	Vanhan Tanssikellari, Helsinki	Mr. Breathless with Varjokuva (Fin)
Mar 10	Club Drama/Pub Neliapila, Iisoppi, Nokia	25th Rock 'n' Roll Party - Rockin' Lady & Her Rivertown Boys (Est), Flamin' Star (Fin), Shoebox Revue (Fin), Flatbroke Trio (Fin) [poster]
Mar 10	Hanhi, Lapinjärvi	Goose Winter Meeting - Greased Lightning (Fin)
Mar 10	Seurasali, Joroinen	Bettie and The Handsome Trio (Fin)
Mar 10	Pietarsaari	Jeppis Blues Festival - Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin)
Mar 10	Base, Espoo	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Mar 10	Marino, Punkaharju	Facefulls (Fin)
Mar 15-17	Pyhätunturi	Hoedown (Fin), Uncle John Trio (Fin) + other bands
Mar 16	Pub Hassel, Pähkinärinne, Vantaa	King Drapes (Fin)
Mar 16	Pub 34, Hämeenlinna	The Toreadors Trio (Fin)
Mar 16	Old Story, Tikkurila, Vantaa	Rebound (Fin)
Mar 16	Taro, Ylistaro	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Mar 16	Olarin Kameli, Espoo	The Blue Moon Rocker (Fin)
Mar 17	Top Hat, Korso, Vantaa	Finnish Rock 'n' Roll Society ry - 30 years party Nashville Bum (Fin), Bettie and The Handsome Trio (Fin) + 1 band, Dj's Q-mies & Kuuma Blondi showtime 20-04
Mar 17	Bar Loose, Helsinki	The Big Shake! - A lustfully grinding night of raunchy, gravy, sleazy, sassy, filthy & constant shaking rhythms! DJs Sampsa Vilhunen, Vesa Yli-Pelkonen & guests: Rhythm and Jive, Jump Blues, Rock’n’Billy, Popcorn, Cellblock Jazz, Wild Swing, Frantic Soul, etc.! In the downstairs of Bar Loose. 11pm-4am
Mar 17	Club Chicago, Lahti	Back Beat Combo (Fin)
Mar 17	Bar Ala, Juva	Facefulls (Fin)
Mar 17	Sopupeli, Vimpeli	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Mar 17	Kesti, Malmi, Helsinki	Jolly Roger (Fin)
Mar 21	Keuda-sali, Kerava	Record release party - Teddy & The Tigers (Fin) [poster]
Mar 23	Check Inn, Hyvinkää	Rock 'n' Roll Night 16 - Jungle Tigers (Ger), Cosh Boys (Fin), Hard Grown Boys (Fin), Dj Pilsu
Mar 23	Petteri, Lohja	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Mar 24	Lahti	Rock & Roll Riot - Cosh Boys (Fin), Jungle Tigers (Ger)
Mar 24	Iloinen Härkä, Turku	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Mar 30	Jukolan seuratalo, Vampula	Mr. Breathless with Varjokuva (Fin)
Mar 30	Botta, Helsinki	The Blue Moon Rocker (Fin)
Mar 31	Waltikka, Valkeakoski	30th Rock and Roll Ball Tommy Hunt & his New Flamingos (USA/Spain) The Velvet Candles (Spain) Phil Trigwell and his Lonesome Tears (UK/Swe) The Del Rays (Fin) Rave On (Fin) Dj's Lucky Shooter (Ger) & Tiny Tim (Fin) [poster]
Mar 31	Keikkamesta, Salo	Rock-a-babes loves Punk-rockers - Rebound vs. Electric Wheelchair [poster]
Mar 31	Terho, Meri-Teijo	Mr. Breathless (Fin)
Apr 2012
Apr 5	Storyville Streetbar, Helsinki	Thursday Nite Music club with Tuomas Metsberg and guests Uncle JOhn & Emmi, showtimw 19-22
Apr 7	Glitter, Liperi	The Trailblazers (Fin)
Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 12	Sibelius-talo, Lahti Tampere-talo, Tampere Savoy-Teatteri, Helsinki	The Original Elvis Tribute 2012 (USA) Robert Washington – One of the world’s best Elvis performers Duke Bardwell – Elvis’ bassplayer 1974/75 Bobby Wood – Elvis’ pianist Memphis sessions 1969 and Stax ‘73 Mary Holladay – Backing vocalist on 14 original Elvis albums Ginger Holladay - Backing vocalist on 14 original Elvis albums Jerome ‘Stump’ Monroe – Elvis’ drummer at Elvis shows in ’71, ’75 and 77. Carl Bradychok – Amazing young rockabilly guitarist. This guy is only 20 years old, and people already call him the new Danny Gatton! [poster]
Apr 11	Malmitalo, Helsinki	Uncle John Band feat. Marko Haavisto (Fin)
Apr 13	FeelQ, Suonenjoki	King Drapes (Fin)
Apr 14	Svengi, Järvenpää	Foggy Mountain Rockers (Ger), Happotedit (Fin), Greased Lightning (Fin), Dj
Apr 21	Bar Loose, Helsinki	The Big Shake! - A lustfully grinding night of raunchy, gravy, sleazy, sassy, filthy & constant shaking rhythms! DJs Sampsa Vilhunen, Vesa Yli-Pelkonen & guests: Rhythm and Jive, Jump Blues, Rock’n’Billy, Popcorn, Cellblock Jazz, Wild Swing, Frantic Soul, etc.! In the downstairs of Bar Loose. 11pm-4am
Apr 21	Peltokerroin Keskustie 22, Jalasjärvi	King Drapes (Fin)
Apr 26	Storyville, Helsinki	Club Backbeat - Ike & The Capers (Ger), Dj B-Top
Apr 27	Wilhelm, Mikkeli	House Is Rockin' #3 Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin), Lucky Bullets (Nor)
Apr 27	Tampere	Club Sin #12 pre-party
Apr 28	Klubi, Tampere	Mavericks proudly presents: Club Sin #12 Mad Sin, Hola Ghost, Hellfreaks, Rejected, The Basementones [poster]
Apr 28	Western Saloon Rodeo, Tampere	Hot Rod & Rock Show -evening party Ike & The Capers (Ger) Lucky Bullets (Nor) Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin)
May 2012
May 10	Storyville, Helsinki	Club Backbeat - Rock Ola's (UK), The Toreadors Trio (Fin), Dj B-Top
May 11	Check Inn, Hyvinkää	Rock 'n' Roll Night 17 Rock Ola's (UK), The Toreadors Trio (Fin), Lost Fiction (Fin), Dj DeeDee
May 12	House of Rock, Kouvola	Rock Ola's (UK), The Toreadors Trio (Fin), Dj DeeDee
May 12	Pub O'Robin's, Kerava	The Blue Moon Rocker (Fin)
May 16	Malmitalo, Helsinki	Uncle John Band feat. Johanna Iivanainen (Fin)
May 19	Bar Loose, Helsinki	The Big Shake! - A lustfully grinding night of raunchy, gravy, sleazy, sassy, filthy & constant shaking rhythms! DJs Sampsa Vilhunen, Vesa Yli-Pelkonen & guests: Rhythm and Jive, Jump Blues, Rock’n’Billy, Popcorn, Cellblock Jazz, Wild Swing, Frantic Soul, etc.! In the downstairs of Bar Loose. 11pm-4am
May 19	Rantamakasiini, Merimasku	King Drapes (Fin)
May 25	Casino, Helsinki	Sweet Jeena and her Sweethearts (Fin)
May 26	Casino, Helsinki	Sweet Jeena and her Sweethearts (Fin)
May 26	Ooperi, Rauma	3rd Rauma Rock'n Roll Cruisin' 2012 - TheJet-Sons Rockabilly Trio (Pol), Shoebox Revue (Fin)
June 2012
Jun 2	Kaisaniemi, Helsinki	Real Gone Wild Party - The Jets (UK), The Slippers (Fin), Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin), Lights Out (UK), Dj Pilsu
Jun 9	Pistohiekka, Puumala	The Trailblazers (Fin) + other bands
Jun 21-23	Ellivuori, Sastamala	90th Rock`n`Roll Jamboree Space Cadets (UK), Porky`s Hot Rockin`(UK) , Hillbilly Moon Explosion (CH), Graveyard Johnny's (UK), Jesse Dayton (USA), Belmont Playboys (USA), Gizzelle (USA), Doug Wilshire (Australia), Ezra Lee (Australia), Flatbroke Trio (Fin), The Relax Trio (Fin) and many more...
Jun 29-30	Koljonvirta Camping, Iisalmi	Rockin' by the river
July 2012
Jul 7	Kisaranta, Kangasala	RaceCoast Rockin' Fest #1 Omar Romero (USA) Caezars (UK) WiseGuyz (Ukr) Dollar Bill (UK) + one band Dj's Mac & Moon Kat
Jul 13	Linnajazz, Hämeenlinna	Sweet Jeena and her Sweethearts (Fin) Risteily m/s Silvermoon klo 19-22 ja iltaklubi n. klo 22:30
Jul 21	Pistohiekka, Puumala	Pistohiekka Rock 'n' Roll & Cruise - Johnny Spence (UK) & Doctor's Order (Fin), Jolly Roger (Fin) + one band
August 2012
Aug 10	Torvi, Lahti	Sweet Jeena and her Sweethearts (Fin)
Aug 16-18	Hotelli Ellivuori, Sastamala	Real Gone Rock 'N' Roll Weekender VI Crazy Cavan 'n' The Rhythm Rockers (UK) Black Raven (GER) Wild Rooster (SWE) Vernon & G.I's (UK) Mike Bell and The Belltones (FIN) Cliff and The Cavaliers (UK) BackDraft (GER/HOL) Limiteds (FIN) Greased Lightning (FIN) RoundTown Beats (FIN) King Rebel & Ramblers (FIN) Nashville Bum (FIN) + possibly one band DJ Pilsu (FIN) DJ Ol' Del Boy (UK) DJ/MC Pineapple Geoff (UK) DJ Totti (GER) DJ/MC Little Mickey Finn (FIN). Tickets: 1.11.2011 - 28.2.2012/ 63€ 1.3.2012 - 30.4.2012/ 68€ 1.5.2012 - 8.8.2012/ 75€ Door 85€. One day tickets will be available later CODE: RGW6 Tickets/ info: info@realgonerecords.com +358-40-8294347. Hotel info & reservations: hotelli@ellivuori.fi
October 2012
Oct 5-6	Yyteri	Yyteri Twist
Oct 20	Rantasipi, Hyvinkää	Rock 'n' Roll Night 18 Ray Campi (USA), Blue Cats (UK), Boppin' Pete 3 (Fin), Miki Lamarr (Fin), The Toreadors Trio (Fin), Dj
November 2012
Nov 2	Virgin Oil Co., Helsinki	91st Rock`n`Roll Jamboree Los Straitjackets with Big Sandy (USA) + 2 more bands...
Nov 24	Musiikkikeskus, Kuopio	Aron with Aamuvuori Allstars & Sinfoniaorkesteri Tahdistin & Kuopion nuorisokuoro (Fin)

International Gigs

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Feb 11	Dusche Club, St. Petersburg, Russia Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin)
Feb 25	RockCafé, Tallinn, Estonia - Johnny Cash Tribute show 2012 - Johnny Cash 80 [poster]
Apr 5	Falun, Sweden Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin)
Apr 6	Redhouse Rumble, Sundsvall, Sweden Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin)
Apr 7	Easter Rock 'n' Roll Parade, Jönköping, Sweden Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin)
Jun 1	High School Hop, Västeås, Sweden Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin)
Jun 4-10	Screamin' 2012, Calella, Spain Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin), Dr. Snout & his Hogs of Rhythm (Fin), Lester Peabody (Fin), Cosh Boys (Fin), Maibell & The Misfires (Fin) + other bands
Jun 29	Hultsfreed Hayride, Metropol, Sweden Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin)
Aug 24	Rocket Room, Stockholm, Sweden Mike Bell & The Belltones (Fin)

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