Screamin' Festival 2012 - The best bands on the secene

Rockabilly, Rock and Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Doo Wop, Western Swing... you name it!

WAYNE HANCOCK (USA) Wayne “The Train” Hancock has been the undisputed king of Juke Joint Swing since the mid 90s. Like the comfortable crackle of a Wurlitzer 45 jukebox, Wayne is the embodiment of genuine, house rocking, Hillbilly Boogie and, with his unmistakable voice, he will debark his reckless Honky-Tonk on the beaches of Calella to make no prisoners!
PETER JEZEWSKI from THE BOPPERS (SWE) Peter Jezewski original former singer and bass player in The Boppers, one of the most popular Rock'n'Roll and Doo Wop revival bands from the late 70's and early 80's in Europe, they recorded along that time many of those songs that made us fall in love with Doo Wop and Rock'n'Roll music, now he comes all the way from Sweden to bring us the best from the early years of The Boppers teaming-up with a young and talented band from Spain's east coast, The Woptones to keep on boppin' at Screamin' Festival.
EDDIE NICHOLS & THE BARNSHAKERS (USA/FIN) The Screamin' weekender brings you the rocking side of The King of Gangster Swing - Eddie Nichols, leader and founder of the seminal retro band Royal Crown Revue. The band caused a stir with their love for all things vintage. In city after city, the band's enthusiastic approach inspired fans to make their own connections with classic American culture and thus began the scene that would soon become a full-scale movement. While the band was labeled a Swing Band, it was anything but. Eddie led the band through all forms of American Roots Music, and to this day, it is a mix of R&B, early Rock and Roll, and classic American sounds. Don't miss this worldwhide exclusive and rare solo appearance of Eddie Nichols teaming with Rockabilly monsters The Barnshakers from Finland for an unforgetable show!!! Where? At Screamin' 2012!
THE SCREAMIN’ ALL START DOO WOP SHOW!! Where else can you see on stage four of the best voices on the R&R scene singing their favorite doo wop songs accompanied by a great vocal group? None others than Eddie Nichols (Royal Crown Revue), Peter Jezewski (The Boppers), Charlie Thompson and Marcel Riesco (Truly Lover Trio) together and backed up by our in house vocal group featuring members of ...The Velvet Candles plus instrumental band!! This will be a magical moment, a something you'll never see again anywhere in the world, brought to you by the Screamin 'festival ...
ROY ORBISON TRIBUTE (USA) First time in Europe and in exclusive for you Screamers! Experience the magic of Orbison's music from his early Rockabilly roots at Sun records till late “mainstream” hits. Supported by his band, Marcel Riesco from the Truly Lover Trio along with surprise especial guests will bring a true performance that is sure to have you 'Crying' out for more. Reiscos credentials are significant. His performances include: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute week to Roy Orbison where her performed all of Roy’s hit sharing the bill with The Crickets (Buddy Holly’s band), Raul Malo (The Mavericks), Glen Campbell, Billy Burnette (Rockabilly legend Johnny Burnette’s nephew) and more...
CHARLIE THOMPSON (UK) This English Guy sounds like he came to us from the 1950's in a  time machine.  Thompson has a natural ability to perform 1950s style Country Music, Rockabilly, Hillbilly... and one of the best voices nowadays...
LITTLE VICTOR (ANOTHER GALAXY) Little Victor is an exemplary keeper of the flame for the old school, down home blues. His rowdy, joyous showmanship, larger than life personality, and deep understanding of the fine points of the downhome tradition have made him a popular international festival attraction. those long, hot days wailing on Beale Street have paid off in Spades for Lil' Victor: he's got the tone, he's got the moan, he's got a black cat bone... look out for your happy home!
THE SPACE CADETS (UK) One of the best Neo Rockabilly bands ever and a supergroup.  They perfectly captured traditional Rockabilly, Neo-Rockabilly, Surf, Ska and 1950's Rock And Roll and wrapped it up in a crazy space theme. In 2012 The Space Cadets will re-entry into the atmosphere for a return to some live shows here on Earth, one of the stops will be at Screamin’ festival.
THE BIG BARN COMBO (USA) Founded in Detroit in 1995 they became on fo the most popular Rockabilly bands in the East Coast. They released great full album produced by Jimmy Sutton to sadly disband months later. We have managed to reunite some of the original members specially for the Screamin’, you sure will not want to miss this rare oportunity!!
LUIS AND THE WILDFIRES (USA) Luis & the Wildfires play thunderous late '50s / early '60s rock n roll all in the spirit of ’77 punk. The band has played major festivals across the world and have gained and captured audiences world wide with their lavish, boisterous, and in your face live performance. It is not to be missed!
THE RHYTHM SHAKERS (USA) L.A. based The Rhythm Shakers, are one of the wildest sounding female led bands around today in the rockin' scene. Although Marlene has the looks of a tatted up pinup girl, she sings with a voice that can get as low down and gritty as the song calls for.  Check their album on Wild Records!
MIKE BELL AND THE BELLTONES (FIN) They play wild but melodic Rockabilly. The line-up includes well-known musicians from top rockin´ finnish bands such as The Beetle Crushers, The Roadracers and The Wagtails and was formed late 2008.  Since then they have released a full album and a 7” on Goofin’ Records and played at many major rockin' festivals and have built up a big following.
THE SHOOKUPS(USA) Get ready for some good fun rockin' action from this four-piece band comprising guitar, steel guitar, doghouse bass, and drums. They will rock, bop and hop your socks off, Western style. Get yer good fun rockin' fix with The Shookups.
CC JEROME JETSET RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE (NL) CC Jerome started originally in September 2007 CC Jerome's Jetsetters, when he came back from the USA to the Netherlands, after some changes in his band, he met Double Bass player Deon Buck and Drummer Coen Molenschot and they formed together the nowadays Rockabilly Blues Formation, well known around the world, CC Jerome''s jetsetters. At Screamin’ 2012 the trio will add piano and full horn section for a session of hot Rhythm & Blues!
THE HI-Q'S (USA) The Hi-Q's have been playing traditional rockabilly, wild rock n' roll and boppin' hillbilly in the Midwest (and now the rest of the world) since 2002. Continuing on in the rich musical history of Detroit, the Hi-Q's aim to bring HIGH QUALITY rock n' roll to the world!
BONES MAKI & THE TREBLE-AIRES (USA) Bones Maki & the Treble-Aires are a cookin' Americana combo; four fellas who dig into the deepest depths of rockabilly, blues and western music heritage to unearth and revive the grooviest tunes, as well as write some songs that sound just as punchy as their favorites from the pre-digital party. Bones and Erik Alderink take turns soloing and harmonizing on the microphones for sets of solid senders.
THE BARNSTOMPERS (NL) This "Swingbilly" band is definitely worthwhile seeing perform live! The authentic music of The Barnstompers is based on the late forties and early fifties traditional American Country-Boogie, Western-Swing, Honky Tonk and Rockabilly. Their unique repertoire and musical talents is what makes them different from many other bands. The band enjoys popularity both at home in the Netherlands and abroad. Having performed at many major foreign festivals is witness to the fact that they are a much-requested band in many parts in the world.
LESTER PEABODY (FIN) Outstanding rockabilly guitar cat from Finland inspired by legendary players such as Chet Atkins, Joe Maphis, Grady Martin, Speedy West and Jimmy Bryant. Played steel guitar with Hal Peters and His Countrymen, guitar with The Barnshakers and Dr. Snout and His Hogs of Rhythm and many other bands.  He was also the guitar player of The Ballroomers and Red Davis & The Typhoons and you'll find him on some High Noon and Whistle Bait records.
CHRIS CASELLO (USA) Chris Casello is a Nashville based guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer. Originally from the Detroit area, Chris has worked with dozens of artists and toured the world, pecializing in roots styles from Swing, Rockabilly, Blues, and Jazz to Country.
THE RAMJET RAMBLERS (JAP) These 4 cats are one of the top classic Rockabilly bands in Japan, if not the best, and they will show it at our little festival where there is room only for the outstanding!
COSH BOYS (FIN) Cosh Boys is a rockin' quartet formed in 2003 in Helsinki, Finland. The boys play wild Rock 'n' Roll music British style.
MAYBELL & THE MISFIRES (FIN) Female-led modern Rockabilly from Finland. Distinctive strong vocalist with special arctic schlager connection. Backed up by snappy three of experienced cats from Finnish rocking scene. Reckless authenticity meets "big town" rockabilly sound and some vintage pop references.
DR SNOUT AND HIS HOGS OF RHYTHM (FIN) The band plays jumpin’ rhythm and blues of 40’s and 50’s with swingin’ jazz flavors. Their influences include rhythm & blues of Wynonie Harris, Roy Brown, Big Joe Turner, Amos Milburn, Tiny Bradshaw, Roy Milton, Ruth Brown, Julia Lee, west coast piano blues of Charles Brown, Little Willie Littlefield, New Orleans sound of Fats Domino, Smiley Lewis, Dave Bartholomew, black rock'n'roll of likes Larry Williams and Young Jessie, vocal groups like The Five Keys, The Five Royales, The Clovers, Du Droppers and small jazzy blues combos like Slim Gaillards’ combos, The Big Three Trio, King Cole Trio not forgetting the rough blues sounds of Howlin’ Wolf etc...
THE SABRES (USA) Detroit’s amazing scorcher Instro-Garage band in The Thunder Rocks (Sabre Records early 60s) style! This combo will surely surprise you! What’s The Word? Thunderbird!
ANNITA AND THE STARBOMBERS (NL) Annita sings a variety of styles like rockabilly, western swing, country music and then some. Imagine Patsy Cline, Andrews Sisters and Marti Brom, and a dozen more American country ladies, put all the music in an vintage oak wine barrel, shake firmly, and out comes... Annita & The Starbombers!
THE TELESCOPES (RUS) Rockabilly, rhythm'n'blues, some swing and even beat – all these styles you can hear in the music of The Telescopes. And the main thing – 99 % of songs are their own!!!!
THE BELLHOPS (NL) Their music is a mix of Rock-'n-Roll, Blues, Swing and Latin. Since 1989, The Bellhops have become more popular in the Rock-'n-Roll world on both the local and the international scene. They are well known for their surprising sound and their exciting and classy live shows.
ALMON LOOS AND THE HOOP ‘N’ HOLERS (USA) Originally from Texas, Almon, The Rockabilly Barber, moved to California to recenlty rebuild his band. They play wild 50's rock and roll, rockabilly and roots music and this will be the bands european debut.