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ROCKA HILLBILLIES

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About ROCKA HILLBILLIES

"One of the most popular Classic 50's -60's Rock'N'Roll bands in Scotland" . Extremely popular with audiences from Inverness to the Borders.
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I’m Aussie Gordon, bass player and marketing manager for ROCKA HILLBILLIES. We’ve been rated one of central Scotland’s two most popular, authentic Rock’N’Roll, dance bands, naturally including Classic 60's favourites too. This is the feedback from the enormous number of venues who’ve booked us - plus electronic ratings. We would be delighted to play at your function Rocka Hillbillies have been Rocking in Scotland since early 2014. A band devoted to recreating the authentic sounds of 50s and early 60's Rock'N'Roll. Just think of the key bands that influenced the Rolling Stones, Beatles, and CCR ,etc. -and the answer is Elvis, Carl Perkins, Everly Bros, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, and Chuck Berry. ROCKA HILLBILLIES play songs from every 50's/60's artist that we've listed above! We're very reliable, business-like, and most importantly…we play Classic Rock'N'Roll on a note for note basis with the originals. We play a large range of Social Clubs in addition to Private Functions, Holiday camps, Music Festivals…and a selected range of Scotland’s popular pubs. We’ve played from Lossiemouth to Dunbar Music Festival. We concentrate in the Edinburgh and Lothians vicinity for most engagements. Our drummer, Bill, is a living legend…, a veteran of the original rockabilly scene, who famously backed Johnny Cash on his first UK tour. Additional videos are on the web FULL Details: Band's web site We play constantly throughout the year because the public keep requesting that we come back!.. Here’s a quote from ultra busy top music venue, The Goth, East Scotland, (just prior to Covid-19) - "We are delighted to have ROCKA HILLBILLIERS play here every single month, year round" - Fantastic Classic Rock'N'Roll. "A firm favourite with our customers of all ages…see you soon!” Cost: Minimum £50 per player per hour and UP depending on engagement circumstances We supply the PA system. We play for 3 Hours (with two short breaks) CHEERS – Gordon : ROCKA HILLBILLIES

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ROCKA HILLBILLIES's Reviews

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Norman B
5 years ago
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5 out of 5

They were just great very easy to deal with and gave us a wonderful evening of entertainment

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Johnny S
3 years ago, for a Concert in High St
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5 out of 5

Rocka Hillbillies are one of Scotland’s most popular Classic Rock’N’Roll bands. The Dunbar Music Festival has featured Rocka Hillbillies every year since 2014. Plans are underway for the Sept 2021 music festival (pending Covid restrictions being lifted).

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Michelle W
4 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in High St
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"We've been delighted (prior to Covid) to have ROCKA HILLBILLIES play here at The Goth, every single month, year-round" - Fantastic Classic Rock'N'Roll. "A firm favourite with our customers of all ages… They'll be back regularly once the rules allow in 2021. See you soon!”

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ROCKA HILLBILLIES's Song list

Sample set ROCKA HILLBILLIES Original
1 Good Rockin' Tonight Elvis
2 Baby, what you want me to do Elvis
3 Matchbox Carl Perkins
4 Blue Day - Black nights Buddy Holly
5 Blue Moon of Kentucky Elvis
6 Whole lotta Shaking going on Jerry Lee Lewis
7 Jumbalaya Hank Williams
8 Folsom Prison Johnny Cash
9 Mean Woman Blues Jerry Lee Lewis
10 20 Flight rock Eddie Cochran
11 Heart of a Fool Eddie Cochran
12 Kansas City Beatles
13 Train Kept a'Rollin Johny Burnette
14 Around and Around Rolling Stones
15 Big River Johnny Cash
16 It Aint Me Babe Johnny Cash & June Carter
17 Blue Suede Shoes Elvis
More songs:
1 Pretty Woman Roy Orbison
2 That's alright mama Elvis
3 Summertime Blues Eddie Cochran
4 Great balls of fire Jerry Lee Lewis
5 Don't be cruel Elvis
6 Honey don't Carl Perkins
7 Mystery train Elvis
8 The Last Time Rolling Stones
9 You never can tell Chuck Berry
10 Memphis Tenessee Chuck Berry
11 Just because Elvis
12 Only You… The Platters
13 One after 909 Beatles
14 Its All Over Now Rolling Stones
14 Route 66 Rolling Stones
15 Shake Rattle & Roll Bill Haley & Comets
16 Lonesome Tears in my Eyes Johny Burnette
17 Long Tall Sally Little Richard
Keep on rockin' - more songs !
1 Sweet little sixteen Chuck Berry
2 Everybody's trying-be my baby Carl Perkins
3 Movie Magg Carl Perkins
4 Lucille Little Richard
5 Little Ole Wine Drinker Me Dean Martin
6 Nadine Chuck Berry
7 You're right -I'm left- She's gone Elvis
8 Green River- Suzie Q C.C.R.
9 That'll be the day Buddy Holly
10 Brown Eyed Handsome Man Carl Perkins
11 Too Much Monkey Business Chuck Berry
12 Jackson Johnny Cash & June Carter
13 Cocaine blues Johnny Cash
14 Bye Bye Love Everly Brothers
15 Wake up little suzie Everly Brothers
16 Hello Mary Lou Ricky Nelson
17 Johnny b Goode Chuck Berry
18 Roll over Beethoven Chuck Berry
EXTRAS as back up….
Oh Boy Buddy Holly
Carol Chuck Berry
It's So Easy Buddy Holly
Promised Land Chuck Berry
Let's play house Elvis
High Heel Sneakers Elvis
Girl you'll be a Woman soon Neil Diamond
Hound dog Elvis
I got stripes Johnny Cash
Oh lonesome me Hank Williams
The Gambler Kenny Rogers
You're My Best Griend Don Williams
Heartbeat Buddy Holly
Apache The Shadows
Foot Tapper The Shadows

ROCKA HILLBILLIES's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£650
Up to 2 hours£690
Up to 3 hours£750

Add-ons

DJ set
+£300
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

For WEDDINGS..many Brides choose our Rocking "LIVE Band..PLUS partner DJ service". Our DJ will provide all the songs that want. It's YOUR CHOICE totally!! This INCLUDES the "Bride & Groom" 1st dance - Full dancing for your guests during the night whilst the Band takes it's break. A Light Show is INCLUDED (with or without our DJ option). 07774 116466

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

NO problem! ...just keep us updated, please

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

YES...no problem. AND it is played through our BOSE brand new PA system.

How much time do you need to set up?

45 Mins (if there are no obstacles to hinder us)

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Yes...please do: We have 70 to choose from!

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

YES- totally

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes - but we'd agree in writing with you all the details.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We play an enormous range of Classic 50's vintage Rock'N'Roll songs ...and the crowd always rush to dance instantly! Very Professional - business-like. Reliable. Fantastic Rockers!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Over 100 gigs a year, mainly in East and Central Scotland. We play in many Social & Sports Clubs, Music Festivals. Top Pubs. Private functions..

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Elvis – Johnny Cash – Carl Perkins – Buddy Holly – Chuck Berry – Eddie Cochran – Everly Bros – Little Richard – Roy- Orbison and Lennon/McCartney.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Thunder In The Glens (Aug 2018) Over three thousand Harley Davidson bikers and general public.
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Vintage, R&B, Covers, Americana
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Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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