What I get up to in the UK (OT)

[Robin (UK)]

Just a short video teaser featuring one of the events I organise in England.
This is from our first ATOMIC Festival, in May.
You'll probably like the drag racing shots...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHotqoPrhJY&feature=youtu.be

[Reg Evans]

That was Peachy Keen !

[Don Coatney]

Was that Ken Fox?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNM9GFV9adg

[Robin (UK)]

No, Don.

It's The Demon Drome Wall of Death.

[Don Coatney]

Those guys always amaze me.

[Robin (UK)]

Me too.
The Demon Drome is the oldest surviving Wall.
They ride vintage Indian motorcycles round it.
The skill is superb.
As is the sound and the smell.

Here are our 'ATOMIC Bombshells' with some of the Demon Drome bikes and riders...

[Don Coatney]

Here is a link to a video.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro58pqw9dZE

[Robin (UK)]

NIce one.
I hadn't seen that promo before.

Thanks.

[BobT-47P15]

And...it's almost time for The Rhythm Riot, also produced by Robin. Who are the old time American stars this year??

[Robin (UK)]

I'm leaving for the festival in a few hours, Bob.
This time we have Charlie Gracie, Roddy Jackson and Eddie Daniels topping the bill.

Charlie Gracie is probably the most well-known.

Roddy Jackson and Eddie Daniels are more obscure, but both have fascinating histories and cut some excellent records in the '50s.
Roddy recorded for Specialty and worked with some big names. His first single was produced by Sonny Bono.
Eddie recorded for Ebb and other lables - he also wrote songs for Eddie Cochran and Jewel Akens.

Videos here...

 

Charlie Gracie on TV, back in the day: 

 

Roddy Jackson's first ever UK show, Rhythm Riot 2004: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6D_WiS3bB0#t=22

 

Eddie Daniels at The Ponderosa Stomp, New Orleans, last year:

[Seaside Pete]

Hi Robin

 

Good luck with the Rhythm Riot this weekend. I was supposed to go with friends but had to cancel, although they are still going. However I am able to go to Rye on Sunday so If I see you there I will introduce myself.

 

Pete

[BobT-47P15]

Thanks Robin. I look forward to videos after the show and pics from the old car parade.

[BigDaddyO]

We got a couple of them things here in Newburgh, N.Y.

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