Shake the Shack

I've long been a sucker for rockabilly: Jason & The Scorchers, Wanda Jackson, Rosie Flores, etc. Accordingly, I wish I had a reason to be in Seattle next weekend for KEXP's 20th Annual Shake the Shack Rockabilly Ball on September 27-29 at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard, which is billed as the "longest running rockabilly festival in the United States, with a three day celebration. "

Shake the Shack is a weekly program on KEXP, which airs on Friday nights from 6-9 p.m. PST, but fortunately you can stream in the most recent show.

Here's the schedule (with links):

Thursday, 9/27/2007
Billy Joe & the Dusty 45's
The Roy Kay Trio
Marshall Scott Warner Band
Special All Star Band Tribute to Sun Records with special guests

Friday, 9/28/2007
The Cathouse Creepers
Omar & the Stringpoppers
Chuy & the Bobcats
18 Wheeler
Hillbilly Casino

Saturday, 9/29/2007
Johnny & the Blades
The Go-Getters
The Mezcal Brothers
The Honey Bees

The festivities also include the Shake the Shack Hot Rod Car Show at the Shanty Tavern, featuring live music from Billy Dwayne and the Creepers, The Killer Saints, The Black Crabs, Mama Tried and The 1, 2, 3, 4’s.