Marsh set to rock…and roll

By Oliver Powell

Music fans might want to add a new date to the calendar, as the Rockabilly/Rock & Roll show takes over the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall on Saturday 8 October.

The Kieron McDonald Combo are set to rock the socks off boogie fans for the afternoon, with the help of special guest Rick Hudson.

Apple 98.5 FM volunteer Karellyn Dangar has been organising the event for over 10 years and doesn’t plan on taking the foot off the gas anytime soon.

“I’ve been into rockabilly music for over 40 years…it has a way of taking us out of the bad times. Really, dancing and music is the best medicine for the blues,” Ms Dangar told the Moorabool News.

Ms Dangar hopes to draw a large crowd with a wide range of skills and backgrounds in dancing.

She has been a fan of Kieron McDonald’s work, even before the creation of the Kieron McDonald Combo.

“Rock and Roll isn’t about the best clothes or moves, it’s about having fun. When I’m on the dance floor I wouldn’t know if King Kong walked in. I know Kieron from his last band, the Flat Foot Shakers, and I really like the way he plays,” she said.

Kieron McDonald is keen to perform in front of a crowd once again, after the band spent much of the month off-stage.

“We’ve taken most of September off from gigs, so we are certainly excited to get back on stage. The show promises to be a great afternoon out for anyone looking to either have a dance or just kick back and listen to some original, self-penned 50s style music,” he said.

“We have played extensively all over the world at Rockabilly festivals from Vegas to France and Spain. There will also be a special guest [Rick Hudson] doing some classic Elvis and Ricky Nelson tunes.”

“Rockabilly and 50s Rock n Roll is what we do, we live and breathe it.”

With a lucky door and raffle prizes the event is promising an afternoon of fun for the whole family.

The show will take place at the hall in Bacchus Marsh from 2pm-4pm. Tickets are on sale now, call Karellyn Dangar at 0497 533 882 to book yours.