23, 24 & 25 MAY 2025
International Vintage Music and Lifestyle Festival
FEEL THE 50S 2025 STARTS AT:
Nolenspark, Venlo Nederland
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Online VVK tot 22 mei
Dag kassa vrijdag € 20,00
Dag Kassa zaterdag € 25,00
Programma vrijdag 23 Mei
19.00 | CODY LEE FEAT. THE SIDEWALK SHUFFLERS
Cody Lee is a sensational young vocalist-pianist from the UK and well known for his impersonation of Jerry Lee Lewis in several shows across Europe and is also part of The Casinos, a band formed around topnotch UK musicians.
At Feel the 50s, Cody will perform with his Dutch friends The Sidewalk Shufflers.
A set full of dancefloor fillers, Boogie Woogie and honkin' saxes.
Don't miss this great show!
20.30 | THE JAKE CALYPSO TRIO
If you haven't seen Jake before you will be completely surprised by his energetic performance.
He acts like he is in his teenage years.
Be ready for some high energy Bluesabilly
22.00 | GUS & THE INVISIBLES
Gus" Mr. Doowop" Castañeda is a vocalist with a wide vocal range.
Under the name of Gus & the Invisibles he recorded lots of Doowop albums doing all vocal parts by himself.
At Feel the 50's he performs live with the sensational well known New Tones as The Invisibles to bring a combination of both bands repertoire.
A once in a lifetime opportunity!
Dancing shoes and handkerchiefs needed.
23.30 | THE REVOLUTIONAIRES
This rockin' Rhythm & Blues band led by the brothers Ed and Rich Stephenson will bring you the right vibe to leave you in extasy after such a great night!
Take some good old R&R and R&B as played by the old heroes and mix it with some solid blues and boogie woogie.
Ladies make sure you are in front of the stage to see some dirty hipshakin' .
DJ'S vrijdag 23 Mei
17.40 & 21.30 UUR | DJ MUFFIN MAN
Dj The Muffin Man is playing the very best in 40's swing and 50's RnB. He has been working as a Dj for the last 10 years at events in England, and also had the pleasure to Dj for Summer Jamboree in Italy for the last 10 years, Rock that Swing Festival Munich, Paris Flying Festival Paris, Lost in the 50's Montpellier, Viva las Vegas in The USA.
Nigel and his wife Gill run their own dance company called Jivebunnies and have been teaching Swing jive and Balboa over the last 15 years.
17.00 & 20.00 UUR | DJ MARK V
Dj Mark V plays the very best In 50's R&B, R&R and Doo Wop. He has been working as a Dj for the last 10 years at weekenders and clubs in England, and recently in Tenerife at the Rumble. He has run his own clubs for about 35 years in the UK
Mark and his wife Lin also run their own dance school called LJ's Jive School teaching 1950's Rock and Roll Jive for 10 years and has worked up now to have the largest Rock and Roll Jive school in the UK.
18.20 & 23.00 UUR | DJ SCOTT MANTLE
Scott came to the world of rock n roll through the American car scene in the UK and very soon found a passion for roots and rhythm and blues music.
A chance conversation with a dj friend saw him playing a very impromptu first set, and it escalated into playing the club scene in the UK as well as festivals in both the UK and the continent.
Although his passion is rhythm and blues, you never know what's going on the decks next from surf to rockabilly, but you'll be sure it'll fill the dance floor.
00.30 | DJ BATTLE
Programma zaterdag 24 Mei
14.15 | ROCKET 88
It's not just a band name, it's a statement.
This rockin' band has the luxury of 4 leadsingers.
They are experienced throughout decades playing the 50's scene all over the world.
They play a mix of great covers and lots of self penned songs.
16.00 | BAMBOOZLE
Serena Sykes and Jim Knowler (Keytones) are the heart of this hard working band.
They are well known for their high quality roots music containing Swing, Rockabilly, R&B and lots of self-penned songs.
At Feel the 50s they introduce their new drummer.
A must see!
17.45 | MARY LEE & CAESAR'S COWBOYS
Mary Lee and Caesar's Cowboys is a western swing band founded in 2022 by Luciano and Marjolein.
They discovered the history of this music genre through their former country music experiences.
They enjoy playing the standards of legends such as Milton Brown, Bob Wills, Cindy Walker and Spade Cooley for their swing feel, sweet melodies and entertaining moments of jazz improvisation.
Their first self-produced video “Everybody's Truckin'”, published in 2023, received an immediate international interest and led them
to be booked at big festivals such as Rhythm Riot (England), Summer Jamboree (Italy) and Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing (Texas, USA).
19.30 | GIZZELLE & THE SAVOYS
This little lady with a huge voice brings you a mix of 50's blues, Rhythm & Blues and early soul.
She is on our wishing list for years so we're delighted to have her in our line-up this year.
Backep up by the sensational Savoys this will be a stunning show!
ENJOY...
21.15 | ALAN POWER & THE AFTERSHOCKS
These young lads from Ireland know how to bring you the original sounds from the early 50's.
They already played all the big stages in Europe and are still rising.
Be aware of some authentic Rockabilly and Rock and Roll as played by the King himself.
23.00 | THE FEEL THE 50'S ROCKIIN' REVUE
Tony Marino is our very very special guest with The Rockin' Feel the 50s revue.
Tony is well known as the frontman of Jumpin' Up. This dance craze from Sicily is one of the most popular bands in the dance scene.
Tony will surely make you move all over the dancefloor.
11.00 - 15.00 | BUCCA SWING
BuccaSwing is een dynamisch duo, bestaande uit Mariëlle op contrabas en Jeroen met zijn energieke zang en gitaarspel, zij brengen de jaren '50 en '60 tot leven. Hun passie voor iconen als Johnny Cash en Elvis Presley is de drijvende kracht achter elk optreden. BuccaSwing's repertoire is een zorgvuldig samengestelde mix van rock 'n roll klassiekers, die de nostalgie en het plezier van die legendarische tijden oproepen. Swing en geniet mee met de onmiskenbare klanken van BuccaSwing.
DJ'S zaterdag 24 Mei
12.00 & 17.00 | DJ TONIE VERSFELD
Tonie is a radio deejay for almost 20 years!
Stations like Golden memories, Dit is Helmond radio and 3 years for Rockin 247 radio [Tom Ingram]. He turned the tables for several National and International festivals like The Rockabilly Roundup, Rockabilly Rave Engeland, The famous Cruise Inn Amsterdam and in April he will be starring at Viva Las Vegas USA.
12.45 & 18.45 | DJ MICKEY MELODIES
Mickey is working as a Dj for over 15 years now.
Always spinning original 45s with R&R, Doowop and Rhythm and Blues.
He filled the dancefloors at the best Italian and European festivals.
Hot rhythms and nice melodies are his trademark.
13.30 & 22.15 | DJ GARY VINTAGE
Gary is well known in the 50’s scene and a nice guy too. As part of the Rockabilly Roundup team he knows how to bring on a party. Inspired by his Rock and Roll loving parents he knows what dancers want from a DJ. He has a huge collection of 45’s that he is willling to spin and fill up the dancefloor!
15.15 & 20.30 | DJ MUFFIN MAN
Dj The Muffin Man is playing the very best in 40's swing and 50's RnB. He has been working as a Dj for the last 10 years at events in England, and also had the pleasure to Dj for Summer Jamboree in Italy for the last 10 years, Rock that Swing Festival Munich, Paris Flying Festival Paris, Lost in the 50's Montpellier, Viva las Vegas in The USA.
Nigel and his wife Gill run their own dance company called Jivebunnies and have been teaching Swing jive and Balboa over the last 15 years.
00.30 | DJ BATTLE
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Programma zondag 25 Mei
12.45 | THE BALLROOM ROCKETS
This band plays Rockin' American Roots Music from the 50's.
Their setlist contains known and unknown R&R hits from the greatest artists, mixed with blues and R&B and hidden treasures from the Rockabilly era.
The Rosmaity bros. and René Lieutenant bring you a professional performance with passion and lots of fun on stage.
14.30 | THE NIGHTINGALE STOMPERS
Formed around the well known frontman Ronnie Nightingale, backed up by a bunch of highly experienced musicians.
They play all era's of Rock and Roll and songs of Ronnie himself.
A real live band spreading their joy in music.
16.15 | THE BLUE FELLAS
Dit trio uit Sicilie brengt de liefde voor de zwarte muziek met veel passie en speelplezier tot leven. Een serveren een heerlijke mix van Rhythm & blues, een vleugje soul wat gospel en jazz. Namen zoals Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Ray Charles , Koko Taylor, Big Mama Thornton … passeren de revue! Er mag zowaar gedanst worden.
18.00 | EMMA MATTUCCI & BAND
Emma got infected by the R&R virus through her father Mario who is a guitarist and driving force in the Belgian Rockabilly scene.
Emma started singing at young age and plays guitar and piano.
Her music contains a wide range of influences like Country, Honky Tonk, Rockabilly and R&R from the 50's and 60's.
19.45 | EARL JACKSON
Earl Jackson began playing the guitar at the age of five. Born of Jamaican parents, Earl was heavily influenced by Gospel. Much of his charisma and on-stage confidence comes from performing before ten thousand people at Gospel events. Earl started playing Rock ‘n’ Roll in the mid-80’s and the rest is history!
Earl made appearances on BBC radio and TV including the prestigious Jonathon Ross show.
Beware of his Chuck Berry style R&R.
11.00 | 15.00 | TRAVELING VOICES
Traveling Voices Quartet op het Feel the 50s Weekender in Venlo
Vintage vibes & Rock-’n-Roll flair – live, mobiel & unplugged
Met gitaar, contrabas, foot-snare, meerstemmige zang en de betoverende Uta als leadzangeres,
brengt het Traveling Voices Quartet de tijdloze sound van de jaren ’40 en ’50 rechtstreeks naar de straten van de Venlose binnenstad en midden in de American Car Show.
Al meer dan 20 jaar viert de band authentieke, handgemaakte muziek met hart, charme en stijl.
Van swingende klassiekers en jump blues tot dansbare rock-’n-roll – dit is vintage muziek die je in beweging brengt.
Geen podium, geen kabels – alleen pure passie en retro magie.
Let’s feel the 50s – met de Traveling Voices!
DJ'S zondag 25 Mei
12.00 & 17.15 | DJ MICKEY MELODIES
Mickey is working as a Dj for over 15 years now.
Always spinning original 45s with R&R, Doowop and Rhythm and Blues.
He filled the dancefloors at the best Italian and European festivals.
Hot rhythms and nice melodies are his trademark.
13.45 & 19.00 | DJ MUFFIN MAN
Dj The Muffin Man is playing the very best in 40's swing and 50's RnB. He has been working as a Dj for the last 10 years at events in England, and also had the pleasure to Dj for Summer Jamboree in Italy for the last 10 years, Rock that Swing Festival Munich, Paris Flying Festival Paris, Lost in the 50's Montpellier, Viva las Vegas in The USA.
Nigel and his wife Gill run their own dance company called Jivebunnies and have been teaching Swing jive and Balboa over the last 15 years.
15.30 & 20.45 | DJ SWINGING ROCKING DADDY
Music was his passion since his childhood. When Edwin started dancing at a jiveschool in Amsterdam he was asked to dj, he loved it so much that he started to do it on regular bases. His Dj inspiration and hero is Dj At’s Crazy Record Hop.
His favourite artist is Bill Haley and his Comets. Edwin played lots of dance parties and is thrilled to play at Feel the 50s.
Extra's!
Zaterdag 24 Mei
Dance Workshop Balboa
Location: Ald Weishoès
(No reservations)
DANCE WORKSHOP BALBOA
Teachers: Jive Bunnies ( Nigel & Gill) UK
Venue provided by Shake That Thing
A tip for the teachers is welcome!
DANCE WORKSHOP BALBOA
Teachers: Jive Bunnies ( Nigel & Gill) UK
Venue provided by Shake That Thing
A tip for the teachers is welcome!
Zondag 25 Mei
Dance Workshop Rockabilly Jive
Location: Ald Weishoès
(No reservations)
DANCE WORKSHOP ROCKABILLY JIVE
Teachers: Christian & Sandra Althaus (D)
Venue provided by Shake That Thing
A tip for the teachers is welcome!
DANCE WORKSHOP ROCKABILLY JIVE
Teachers: Christian & Sandra Althaus (D)
Venue provided by Shake That Thing
A tip for the teachers is welcome!
| 3 DAY SHOPPING ROUTE DOWN TOWN VENLO |
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| ALL FESTIVAL DAYS AFTERPARTY SESSIONS @VADER KLAASSENS |
| SATURDAY 24TH |
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| 11.00 – 15.00 LIVE IN THE TOWN CENTRE “BUCCA SWING” (NL) |
| 12.00- 14.00 WORKSHOPS BALBOA BY JIVE BUNNIES (UK) @ ALD WEISHOÈS |
| 21.00 - 00.00 MARY LEE & CAESARS COWBOYS LIVE @ TAKE FIVE |
| SUNDAY 25TH |
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| 11.00-15.00 LIVE IN THE TOWN CENTRE “TRAVELING VOICES” (D) |
| 11.00 – 17.00 CLASSIS CAR SHOW @ NOLENSPLEIN HOSTED BY GERRIT HILLEN |
| 11.00- 13.00 WORKSHOPS ROCKABILLY JIVE BY SANDRA & CHRISTIAN ALTHAUS (D) @ ALD WEISHOÈS |
| LARGE CURIOSA MARKET ON SUNDAY @ VLEESPLEIN |
Time-table
| TIME | FRIDAY 23 MAY |
|---|---|
| 17.00 | DOORS OPEN |
| 17:00 | DJ MARK VINCENT (UK) |
| 17:40 | DJ MUFFIN MAN (UK) |
| 18:20 | DJ SCOTT MANTLE (UK) |
| 19:00 | CODY LEE (UK) |
| 20:00 | DJ MARK VINCENT (UK) |
| 20:30 | THE JAKE CALYPSO TRIO (FR) |
| 21:30 | DJ MUFFIN MAN (UK) |
| 22:00 | GUS & THE INVISIBLES (ES/IT) |
| 23:00 | DJ SCOTT MANTLE (UK) |
| 23:30 | THE REVOLUTIONAIRES (UK) |
| 00:30 | DJ BATTLE |
| 01:00 | END OF DAY ONE |
| TIME | SATURDAY 24 MAY |
|---|---|
| 11.45 | DOORS OPEN |
| 12.00 | DJ TONIE VERSFELD (NL) |
| 12.45 | DJ MICKEY MELODIES (IT) |
| 13.30 | DJ GARY VINTAGE (NL) |
| 14.15 | ROCKET 88 (NL) |
| 15.15 | DJ MUFFIN MAN (UK) |
| 16.00 | BAMBOOZLE (UK) |
| 17.00 | DJ TONIE VERSFELD (NL) |
| 17.45 | MARY LEE & CAESAR'S COWBOYS (IT) |
| 18.45 | DJ MICKEY MELODIES (IT) |
| 19.30 | GIZZELLE & THE SAVOYS (USA/NL) |
| 20.30 | DJ MUFFIN MAN (UK) |
| 21.15 | ALAN POWER & THE AFTERSHOCKS (IR) |
| 22.15 | DJ GARY VINTAGE (NL) |
| 23.00 | THE FEEL THE 50'S ROCKIN' REVUE (INT) |
| 00.30 | DJ BATTLE |
| 01.00 | END OF DAY TWO |
| TIME | SUNDAY 25 MAY |
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| 11.00-17.00 | CLASSIC CAR SHOW HOSTED BY GERRIT HILLEN |
| 11.45 | DOORS OPEN |
| 12.00 | DJ MICKEY MELODIES (IT) |
| 12.45 | THE BALLROOM ROCKETS (D) |
| 13.45 | DJ MUFFIN MAN (UK) |
| 14.30 | THE NIGHTINGALE STOMPERS (NL) |
| 15.30 | DJ SWINGING ROCKING DADDY (NL) |
| 16.15 | MIKI & THE BLUE FELLAS (IT) |
| 17.15 | DJ MICKEY MELODIES (IT) |
| 18.00 | EMMA MATTUCCI & BAND (B) |
| 19:00 | DJ MUFFIN MAN (UK) |
| 19.45 | EARL JACKSON (UK) |
| 20.45 | DJ SWINGING ROCKING DADDY (NL) |
| 21.30 | END OF EDITION 11 |
Vintage Shopping Route 2025
- Festival main entrance on Friday and Saturday
- Festival main entrance on Sunday
- Sunday Car Show hosted by Gerrit Hillen
- Grand Café Deckers (Delicious breakfast and lunch)
- Mejuffrouw Spinozium 1 (Vintage Walhalla)
- Mejuffrouw Spinozium 2 (Vintage Walhalla)
- Vintage Sound Systems (Vintage audio, vinyl and record cases)
- Eetcafé Prins Hendrik (Great breakfast and lunch next to the festival site)
- Stadsherberg Ald Weishoès (Festival Hotel Partner, host for the dance workshops and great food)
- Miss Ooh La La (Vintage and retro clothing)
- DEV (Vintage clothing and goodies)
- De Locomotief (Craft Beers and lunch)
- Take Five
(Music, pub food, craft beers)
Extra on Saturday evening: Mary Lee and Caesars Cowboys - Milk & Cookies (B&B, top breakfasts, lunch and coffee specials)
- Sounds Record Store (The best Dutch record store and huge stock of vinyl) Festival partner and host of the Dj Booth
- Café Vader Klaassens
(One of the oldest pubs in town, with a little soccer museum)
Official afterparty location with Jam sessions - Ijsco Fantastico (The best ice cream served in a 1930’s gasoline station)
- Mr. Jigs (Festival Hotel Partner and famous for their Mr. Jigs Gin)
- Hotel Wilhelmina
(Festival Hotel Partner, sunny terrace, food and drinks)
HET KLOOSTERKWARTIER
(Old part of town where Napoleon passed through) - Café De Klep (Beautiful terrace, pub food and homemade craft beers)
- De Keizerin (Great atmosphere, finger food, cocktails and more)
- MARKT WITH THE MEDIEVAL CITY HALL
1. Theater Hotel, Hotelbar de Miste (Festival Partner, great cocktails)
2. Old Dutch and café de Elmar (Wonderful Italian food and wine)
3. Café Central (Fine terrace with top food and view)
4. In den Dorstigen Haen
(Top location, good food and medieval basement inside)
5. Bik Mik (Great breakfast, lunch and coffees at a top location)
6. De Graanbeurs (Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the marketplace)
DE OUDE MARKT - De Alde Mert (Good food, drinks and fine terrace)
- De Blauw Trap (Bar with a nice terrace)
- Miss Blinster (Vintage and homemade goodies)
- JOOLZ (Vintage stuff, art, special objects, great store)
- Donna Donna
(Vintage style clothing by Collectif, Voodoo Vixen,
Hell Bunny and more) - Kousenhuis Venlo (Vintage style stockings)
- IngeborgS (Handcrafted leather bags and more… must see)
- Janssen & Janssen Tattoo
(Fine craftsmanship)
Also live tattoo at the festival site! - ART (Vintage style dresses and special items)
- Romerhuis (Homemade chocolate, sweets and the best coffee, breakfast and lunch, seated in one of the few remained medieval buildings in Venlo)
- DORSTIG!
(The best cocktails you can find)
Tiki hour from 15.00 - 18.00 hrs - Huge Vintage and Curiosa market on Sunday
Houserules
Sorry...no dogs allowed
Don't bring your own food and drinks or use doppers
Dancing is a serious thing, respect the dancefloor
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