Programme
Friday 8 January
- 3.00 pm DJ Mike and DJ Sputnik
This musical duo has been providing the music before, after and between sets for many years. They don’t just fill the gaps; they are both artists who, with their extensive vinyl collection, know exactly how to get the dance floor packed. They don’t work from a playlist, but have a perfect feel for the dancers. And so these two top DJs decide on their next track time and time again.

- 7.45 pm T-Men & Miss Ella
Hailing from the south, T-Men & Miss Ella have been a fixture on the Dutch jump, swing and rock ’n’ roll scene for many years. The band’s repertoire draws heavily on the 1950s: jump blues and early rock ’n’ roll numbers by artists such as Ruth Brown, Varetta Dillard, Wynona Carr, Amos Milburn, Joe Turner, Etta James and Roy Brown. Later songs are also on the programme, but the quintessential fifties atmosphere remains the defining feature. With matching outfits and vintage instruments, they strive for an authentic look and sound, allowing the audience to relive the era both musically and visually.

- 10.00 pm Freddy Velas & The SilverTones
Freddy Velas & The Silvertones are an Italian doo-wop group from Palermo (Sicily), heavily inspired by the Italian-American vocal harmony tradition of the 1950s and early 1960s. The group was formed in London in the mid-1990s around the Velasquéz brothers and later moved back to Italy.
They are known for: covers of classic American doo-wop songs, original songs in authentic 1950s style, and live performances at European rock ’n’ roll and doo-wop festivals.
Their version of “Oh Rosemarie” is a remake of the 1959 song by The Fascinators, featuring lead singer Tony Passalacqua (later often referred to as Tony Passa).
Freddy Velas & The Silvertones re-recorded the song for their 2018 album Doo Wop Girls. At the Sh-Boom Festival in Italy, Freddy Velas & The Silvertones even shared the bill with Tony Passa of The Fascinators. Other songs covered by Freddy Velas & The Silvertones include: “Hushabye”. Stylistically, they sit somewhere between classic New York doo-wop, Italian rock ’n’ roll à la Little Tony and revival groups from the rockabilly scene. As a result, they have achieved cult status at European vintage music festivals.
The café bar stays open until 3.00 am

Saturday 9 January
- 11.00pm DJ Mike & DJ Sputnik

- 1.00pm Dalton4
Dalton4 is a Dutch rockabilly band formed in late 2021. The band plays a mix of classic 1950s rockabilly and more modern neo-rockabilly influences. Their repertoire ranges from artists such as Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley to more modern bands like Restless, The Wise Guyz and The Go Getters. What stands out about Dalton4 is that they don’t play purely traditional rockabilly, but also incorporate influences from blues, country and rock ’n’ roll. As a result, they appeal to both fans of authentic 1950s rockabilly and the neo-rockabilly crowd. They are active on the Dutch and Belgian vintage and rockabilly scene and have performed at festivals such as: Rockabilly Roundup, Terschelling Rock ’n’ Roll Weekend, Vintage Chroom Lanaken and Akercity Rock ’n’ Roll Weekend.  Across the Benelux, they have now built up a solid reputation within the retro and dancehall scene, particularly at rockabilly weekends, Americana events and old-school rock ’n’ roll dance nights. Their live performances are characterised by: slap bass, uptempo rhythms, close-harmony backing vocals, and the classic rockabilly look with vintage clothing and stage presence.

- 3.00 pm Free Dance Workshop Boogie Woogie till 5.00pm

- 7.45 pm The Casinos/Cody Lee
The Casinos with Cody Lee is a British retro band that blends doo-wop, swing, jive and rock ’n’ roll into an energetic vintage sound. With multi-part harmonies, driving piano, twangy guitar and a pumping double bass, they bring the atmosphere of the 1950s and early 1960s back to life.
Frontman Cody Lee Smart leads the band from behind the piano, supported by musicians who all contribute to the band’s signature close-harmony vocals. Their music is inspired by classic American doo-wop groups, rhythm & blues and rock ’n’ roll, yet possesses the vibrant energy of the modern European retro scene. The Casinos are known for their danceable live shows full of jive, swing and authentic rock ’n’ roll energy. This makes them regular guests at rockabilly festivals, vintage dance events and doo-wop weekends across Europe.

- 10.15 pm Si Cranstoun 
 Si Cranstoun is a British singer, songwriter and entertainer known for his unique blend of rock ’n’ roll, doo-wop, rhythm & blues, soul, ska and rockabilly. He grew up in South London and began his career as a street musician before becoming a major figure in the international vintage and retro scene.
Before making his solo breakthrough, he formed the ska and reggae group The Dualers with his brother Tyber. The band scored UK hits such as “Kiss on the Lips” and “Truly Madly Deeply”. Around 2010, Si decided to go solo and focus more on the music of the 1950s and 1960s that he had grown up with. His style is often described as: vintage rhythm & blues, swinging rock ’n’ roll, doo-wop with soul influences, and energetic jive music. Key influences include Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Little Richard and Elvis Presley.
Si Cranstoun really made his breakthrough on the retro scene with tracks such as ‘Dynamo’ and ‘Coupe De Ville’. ‘Dynamo’ in particular became a huge favourite at rockabilly and jive festivals thanks to its fast tempo and danceable energy. His 2014 album ‘Modern Life’ even reached the UK album charts after he signed a contract with Warner/East West Records. He has performed with artists such as Little Richard and played at major vintage events such as Twinwood Festival, Rhythm Riot and Viva Las Vegas. What makes him special within the rockabilly and vintage world is that he doesn’t simply copy old styles. Many of his original songs sound as though they’ve come straight from the golden age of rock ’n’ roll and soul, yet still feel modern and fresh. As a result, he appeals to both traditional rock ’n’ roll fans and lovers of oldies and swing.

- The café bar stays open until 3 am

Sunday 10 january

- 10.30 am DJ Mike &DJ Sputnik
- 11.00 am Torello’s Jive Bugs
Torello’s Jive Bugs is a Dutch swing, jump blues and jive band that has been active on the European vintage, swing and rock ’n’ roll scene since 1994. The band combines influences from jump blues, boogie-woogie, rhythm & blues and early rock ’n’ roll to create an energetic and authentic 1940s and 1950s sound.
With an extensive line-up, including several saxophonists, double bass, piano, guitar and drums, they recreate the sound of the classic American swing and jump bands from the golden age of dance music. Their performances are known for their wailing saxophones, tight rhythms, harmonised vocals and a powerful stage presence that immediately gets the audience onto the dance floor.
The music of Torello’s Jive Bugs is inspired by artists such as Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner and other greats from the world of swing and rhythm & blues. This makes them particularly popular with fans of jive, lindy hop, boogie-woogie and vintage dance events.
Over the years, the band has become a fixture at rock ’n’ roll festivals, swing weekends and retro events in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, where they are renowned for their festive and danceable live shows.

- 3.00 pm End of programme