27 & 28 MAY 2023
International Vintage Music and Lifestyle Festival
FEEL THE 50S 2023 STARTS AT:
Nolens Park, Venlo Netherlands
Program Saturday 27th May
23:15 The Comet Combo (UK)
Saturday night's closing act. This energetic band of veterans plays like they are still young dogs.
Ample experience in bands like The Stargazers, The Dynamite Band and The Big Six to name a few. Don't miss it!
Facebook: The Comet Combo
21:15 The 4 Candles (ES)
These guys are family and have hit our stage a lot of times. And they are back more beautiful than ever. Their vocals harmonies make you shiver. Backed up by our festival band they will give you the best Doowop you can get nowadays.
19:30 Lawen Stark & the Slide Boppers (BE)
Enjoy the swinging sounds of Lawen Stark and the Slide Boppers! This fantastic Belgian band takes you back in time to the glory days of rock 'n roll. With their energetic performance and unique blend of rockabilly and rock & roll there will be a lot of dancing!
17:45 The Boot Heel Playboys (UK)
Never before have they played in the Netherlands!
Get ready to kick up your heels and jive the night away! The Boot Heel Playboys are set to take the stage at this year's Feel The 50's festival in Venlo. With authentic western swing in the vein of Bob Wills, Tex Williams and Spade Cooley! These guys are sure to get you moving and grooving. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the genre, the Boot Heel Playboys will transport you back to the golden era of rock 'n' roll. So dust off your saddle shoes, slick back your hair, and come join us for a night of high-energy music and good old-fashioned fun!
Facebook: bootheelplayboys
Instagram: @bootheelplayboys
YouTube
16:00 The Devils Cut Combo (UK)
UK four piece, The Devil’s Cut Combo, are filling vintage dance floors across Europe and turning heads across the globe, driving an infectious beat of authentic early 50’s RnB, Rockin’ Jump Blues and Boogie Woogie ….. all night long! Their effortless style and authenticity raises the bar on the 50’s roots music circuit attracting attention from the swing dance scene, blues aficionados and rockabilly crowds alike. Being believers in camaraderie on (and off) the stage, the combo have built up an extensive repertoire of hot R’n’B original tunes, and with their next album coming out later this year, they look set to shake up everything we know about Rhythm ’n’ Blues.
Facebook: The Devil’s Cut Combo
Instagram: thedevilscutcombo
Youtube
14:15 Junior Marvel (NL)
Junior Marvel has his residence in Venlo. For lots of locals he’s a long kept secret! For the people in the scene he is one of the biggest names around. Junior has played all over the world from the United States to Iceland and the whole of Europe. At Feel the 50’s he will be backed up by CC Jerome and his trio.
Facebook: Junior Marvel (prive account)
Instagram: @juniormarvel2
Video
DJ'S Saturday 27th May
13:30/18:45/00:30 DJ Slim Boy (UK
Slimboy has been on the scene for nearly 30 years, but only moved into DJ-ing in 2010 after doing a stint at a friends party. Since then he has had the privilege of playing all over the UK and into France, including some of the big festivals like the Rhythm Riot. Although Rhythm and Blues is his specialty expect top tunes from across the range. Slimboy is really looking forward to his first gig in Holland!
12:45/17:00/22:30 uur DJ Muffin Man (UK)
This man is very familiar with the 40's swing and 50's RnB. He has DJ’ed at Summer Jamboree in Italy for the last 10 years and we are very happy to welcome him in Venlo. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to party like it's 1959!
12:00/15:15/20:30 uur DJ Scott Mantle (UK)
Scott has been on the club circuit for a long time and had his own rhythm and blues club in the south of England for the past decade. Playing and collecting the finest roots rhythm and blues all on glorious vinyl and has been fortunate to play at some fantastic festivals, both in the UK and continental Europe. "Shake that Boogie Baby" and "Rock ’n Road" to name a few.
Facebook: Scott Mantle
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Program Sunday 28th May
The Jackson Sloan Rockin’ Rhythm Revue (UK/FR/ES)
A unique finale from a unique artist with a special project. Jackson has been the leading man in the UK Rhythm and Blues scene for decades. At Feel the 50's he will perform a special 90-minute show with his regular French band The Drew Davies Rhythm Combo and Spanish vocal-group The 4 Candles. A mix of his rich oeuvre mixed with Rockin' Doowop from his album Radio Internationale, party time guaranteed!
21:00 Don Diego Trio (IT) & Tammi Savoy (USA)
Don Diego Trio plays solid roots, Americana, hillbilly, greasy rockabilly and stomping honkytonk. Sicilian Diego Geraci is a classically trained guitarist who was drawn to rock in the 1990s and moved on to blues. Don Diego shared the stage and toured with numerous well-known artists such as BB King, Brian Setzer and The Paladins and plays about two hundred gigs a year. Since 2014, he has focused on his own trio with now the first album "Twang Kitchen," named after the sound of his Telecaster guitar, under his belt.
Tammi Savoy is an Award winning Chicago-based International Vintage style vocalist. Singing Jump Blues, rock and roll, jazz, soul and more. Imagine a woman with a powerful, soulful voice that nails the classic 40s, 50s and early 60s R&B and rock'n'roll sounds. Match that with a great stage presence accompanying a perfect visual adherence to mid-century vintage style.
https://youtu.be/jWYWqMAUgmU
19:15 The Class of 58 (UK)
The Class of '58 are recognised as one of Europe's Premier and Best Loved 50's Rock & Roll and Doo Wop bands and consists of Howie (Dad) on Guitar/Vocals, Chris (Mom) on Double Bass/Vocals, and their sons Johnny, on Drums/Vocals and Davie on Piano/vocals.
The band, this year, are celebrating 21 Years, over two decades, of playing together as a family - and still going strong! The Class of '58 are probably the most versatile, hard-working and most unique band playing '50's Rock 'n' Roll music today.
17:30 The Junco Shakers (UK)
With this semi acoustic band you definitely can't stand still. Bringing roots music alive with a mixture of their own original songs and a tip of the hat to the past. That's a must-see!
Facebook: JuncoShakers
Instagram: @juncoshakers
Website: https://www.juncoshakers.com/
YouTube
15:45 Jump Jive and Joy (NL)
Jump Jive & Joy is a Dutch band focused on playing music in the style of the 1940s and 1950s. The band members are inspired by the swing music of that era and their repertoire includes swing, jump blues, jive, rockabilly and rock and roll songs.
14:00 Tiffany and the Rhythm boys (NL)
Tiffany; a classic beauty who takes you back in time with her powerful voice and authentic appearance. Inspired by singers like Patsy Cline, Etta James, Marie Knight and Ann Cole. Authentic traditional American music from the 1940s and 1950s. Tiffany and her Rhythm boys play a mix of rockabilly, rhythm and blues, hillbilly and western swing. Sometimes modest and intimate, sometimes more lively, occasionally rousing, but always with love and passion for the music.
Facebook: Tiffany-The-Rhythm-Boys
Youtube
DJ'S Sunday 28th May
13:20/18:30/00:15 uur DJ Muffin Man (UK)
This man is very familiar with the 40's swing and 50's RnB. He has DJ’ed at Summer Jamboree in Italy for the last 10 years and we are very happy to welcome him in Venlo. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to party like it's 1959!
12:40/16:45/22:15 uur DJ Scott Mantle (UK)
Scott has been on the club circuit for a long time and had his own rhythm and blues club in the south of England for the past decade. Playing and collecting the finest roots rhythm and blues all on glorious vinyl and has been fortunate to play at some fantastic festivals, both in the UK and continental Europe. "Shake that Boogie Baby" and "Rock ’n Road" to name a few.
Facebook: Scott Mantle
Instagram:
Youtube
12:00/15:00/20:15 uur DJ Slim Boy (UK)
Slimboy has been on the scene for nearly 30 years, but only moved into DJ-ing in 2010 after doing a stint at a friends party. Since then he has had the privilege of playing all over the UK and into France, including some of the big festivals like the Rhythm Riot. Although Rhythm and Blues is his specialty expect top tunes from across the range. Slimboy is really looking forward to his first gig in Holland!
Extra's!
| FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY |
|---|
| FRIDAY 20:00 OFFICIAL FESTIVAL PREPARTY @ VADER KLAASSENS WITH: DJ PINOL PACHUCCO (MEX) AND THE CC JEROME COMBO |
| FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY ALLDAY VINTAGE SHOPPING ROUTE DOWNTOWN VENLO VISIT THE LOCAL SHOPS AND GASTRONOMY |
| SATURDAY & SUNDAY: LIVE STREET MUSIC PROVIDED BY VENLO PARTNERS |
| SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 11:00 -11:40 AND 11:50 -12:30 ROCKABILLY JIVE TEASER @ BEEJ BENDERS PROVIDED BY SHAKE THAT THING AND SANDRA & CHRISTIAN ALTHAUS |
| SATURDAY AFTERPARTY @ VADER KLAASSENS WITH: THE DEVILS CUT COMBO |
| SUNDAY AFTERPARTY JAM SESSION @ VADER KLAASSENS ‘TILL THE LIGHTS GO OUT!’ |
Time-table
| TIME | SATURDAY 27TH MAY |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | FESTIVAL WELCOME WITH: DJ SCOTT MANTLE, DJ MUFFIN MAN, DJ SLIM BOY |
| 14:15 | JUNIOR MARVEL (NL) |
| 15:15 | DJ SCOTT MANTLE |
| 16:00 | THE DEVILS CUT COMBO (UK) |
| 17:00 | DJ MUFFIN MAN |
| 17:45 | THE BOOT HEEL PLAYBOYS (UK) |
| 18:45 | DJ SLIM BOY |
| 19:30 | LAWEN STARK & THE SLIDE BOPPERS (BE) |
| 20:30 | DJ SCOTT MANTLE |
| 21:15 | THE 4 CANDLES (ES) |
| 22:30 | DJ MUFFIN MAN |
| 23:15 | THE COMET COMBO (UK) |
| 00:30 | DJ SLIM BOY |
| 01:00 | END OF FESTIVAL DAY ONE |
| TIME | SUNDAY 28TH MAY |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | CLASSIC CAR SHOW @ LAGE LOSWAL PROVIDED BY GERRIT HILLEN |
| 12:00 | FESTIVAL WELCOME WITH: DJ SLIM BOY, DJ SCOTT MANTLE, DJ MUFFIN MAN |
| 14:00 | TIFFANY AND THE RHYTHM BOYS (NL) |
| 15:00 | DJ SLIM BOY |
| 15:45 | JUMP JIVE AND JOY (NL) |
| 16:45 | DJ SCOTT MANTLE |
| 17:30 | THE JUNCO SHAKERS (UK) |
| 18:30 | DJ MUFFIN MAN |
| 19:15 | THE CLASS OF 58 (UK) |
| 20:15 | DJ SLIM BOY |
| 21:00 | THE DON DIEGO TRIO (IT) & TAMMI SAVOY (USA) |
| 22:15 | DJ SCOTT MANTLE |
| 22:45 | THE JACKSON SLOAN ROCKIN' RHYTHM REVUE FEAT. THE DREW DAVIS COMBO, THE 4 CANDLES (UK/FR/ES) |
| 00:15 | LAST COINS SERENADE WITH DJ MUFFIN MAN |
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