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A great rockabilly DVD does more than preserve a concert. It captures the snap of a slapped upright bass, the movement of a lead guitarist, the sharp cut of a…

A great rockabilly jukebox playlist should feel like a night out, not a music-history exam. The best sequence moves from early country and blues into…

Before streaming playlists, radio was one of the quickest ways for a new song to travel. A station could press a thin, inexpensive record, mail it to…

Rockabilly and surf rock are often filed in separate sections: one rooted in Memphis, Nashville and honky-tonk culture, the other associated with California…

Small-run rockabilly records have a particular appeal. They often capture a local scene, a touring band, or a label owner’s personal taste before a release…

The 1990s gave rockabilly a vivid second life on television, VHS and early music websites. Clips from the decade moved between polished swing revival, raw…

Before playlists and bonus tracks, a 45 rpm single had two chances to make an impression. The A-side carried the promotion, the radio attention and the hopes…

A Discogs listing can make a record look perfectly documented while quietly assigning it the wrong genre, country, year or pressing. This matters to collectors…

Rockabilly and western swing share more than a brisk tempo and a taste for sharp guitar. Both styles turn country music into something physical, mixing blues…

Rockabilly guitar sounds lively because simple harmony is pushed forward by rhythm, space and attitude. Many classic songs use just three major chords, yet the…