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2 • May 4, 2016 • Ozaukee County Guide Second Annual Rockabilly Festival Lance Lipinsky and The Lovers, The Revomatics, and The Night Crawlers The Cedarburg Cultural Center (CCC) is pleased to announce its second annual Rockabilly Festival on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 4:00- 9:00pm as part of the CCC's Center State Series. Join us for a blast into the past to a time where rock & roll and country ("hillbilly") music came together to create a music genre we have grown to love- Rockabilly! This rockin' festival of entertainment and fun will include three bands, contests, food truck, Tiki Bar Happy Hour, "Best Built Hairdo" contest, and more! The featured bands bringing the excitement are Lance Lipinsky and the Lovers, The Revomatics, and The Night Crawlers. Fun rockabilly-themed contests for prizes held in between shows include Best Dress Rocka-Billy and Rocka-Betty, and the pin-up hula hooping troupe "Put a Spin on It" will keep the party going all night. Band profiles: Lance Lipinsky and The Lovers "The son of Rock & Roll." - Bo Diddley "What's good doesn't die," is a childhood inheritance 28 years old Texas native Lance Lipinsky feels obligated to broadcast to audiences. In a birthright that resurrects a haunting musical persona from the past, Lance carries on the tradition of his heroes in a crusade that is the "retro revival." Showcasing driving Jerry Lee Lewis style piano rhythms and Elvis inspired swagger in his original music, Lance is a modern day evolution, almost a descendant of his influences of the 50's and 60's in his live shows and in his song writing. An entertainer and songwriter, Lipinsky delivers an explosive piano performance showcasing his influences of the 1950s and '60s in his original music and unforgettable live stage show. In the world of rockabilly, many front men stood behind guitars, but few till this day stand behind a piano. Like his 1950s piano heroes of Fats Domino, Floyd Krammer, Charlie Rich, Ray Charles and Little Richard, Lipinsky carries on this boogie- woogie moreheritage behind 88 keys, taking on a new-age Jerry Lee Lewis persona. These influences are resurrected in his original music, a modern day evolution of the '50s and '60s era. Being born too late has its advantages. Lance started on the Las Vegas strip at a mere 17 years old and made his national television debut at the original Ryman Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn. He portrayed his piano pioneer hero Jerry Lee Lewis in "Million Dollar Quartet," with more than 2,000 performances under his belt since 2010 at the Apollo Theater in Chicago. An original cast member in the Tony Award winning "Million Dollar Quartet" for more than five years, he's started a residency at the Hard Rock Cafe Chicago with his new show "Rock Baby Rock" which celebrates the history of the 1950's & 60's birth of Rock & Roll era. Preserving the original authentic sound of the music combined with high energy showmanship, Lance explores the melting pot of styles that created pop music's most innovative decade. Stay tuned for updates on Lance's first album and be sure to check out his wild live show at the Cedarburg Cultural Center, you won't want to miss it! http://www .thelovers.com/ http://www.rockbabyrocklive.com/ The Revomatics "The Revomatics are Milwaukee's premier surf act, culling from the old as well as new." -Southern Surf Stomp! http://www.therevomatics.com/ The Night Crawlers "This Wausau foursome has plenty of personality as evidenced first in their bowling-shirt band uniforms and in their nicknames: Bluto, Sandy-O, Johnny Switchblade and Tex." -Wausau City Pages http://thenightcrawlersband.com/ Individual performance tickets may be purchased at the CCC box office for $14 in advance or $16 day-of-show. Members receive 20% off advance ticket price listed. Tickets are available online at www.CedarburgCulturalCenter.org, by phone at 262-375-3676 and in person at the CCC's box office W62 N546 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg. Please refer to CCC website for updates. Bands and performances are subject to change Presented by Port Washington State Bank, the Center Stage series is also sponsored by Fromm Family Foods, The Washington House Inn, Fokus Forward Consulting, and after party sponsor The Stilthouse Restaurant. ABOUT THE CEDARBURG CULTURAL CENTER Located in the heart of historic downtown Cedarburg, the Cedarburg Cultural Center has been the cultural hub of the community for 30 years. We are the Center for Art, Music and History in Ozaukee County. We provide a gathering place to celebrate community, the arts, and local heritage. A free gallery with frequently changing exhibits surrounds the Center's performance space, which features music, theatre, comedy and educational presentations. 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