The Rockabilly Strangers

• Chris "Strangeman" Smith - Guitar & Lead Vocal
• James "Slapman" MacPhee - Upright Bass & Vocal
• Mike Kissick - Drums & Vocal

The Rockabilly Strangers were formed in the fall of 2006 by Chris "Strangeman" Smith, who prior to this, played lead guitar and sang back-up vocals for Detroit's premier rockabilly group,The Twistin' Tarantulas. The new band's goal is to play the great hits of rockabilly and songs by newer groups inspired by the rockabilly legends. Are you unclear as to what rockabilly is? To put it simply, think of 50's rock & roll (not doo-wop 50's) with a country & western twist to it, and add a small dose of swing-jazz & bluegrass flavoring on top. Gene Vincent & Carl Perkins are both considered pioneers of rockabilly. The more popular acts like Johnny Cash & Elvis Presley both started out playing in the rockabilly genre. When you hire the Rockabilly Strangers, this description of music is what you can expect to hear. This fresh new band is a trio of veteran players; professional is our middle name, and rockabilly music is our game.

• Glad all over - Carl Perkins
• Put Your Cat Clothes On - Carl Perkins
• Boppin' The Blues - Carl Perkins
• Home Of The Blues - Johnny Cash
• Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
• Cocaine Blues - Johnny Cash
• Get Rhthym - Johnny Cash
• Understand Your Man - Johnny Cash
• Jambalaya On The Bayou - H.Williams (J.Fogerty version)
• Movin' On Over - H.Williams (G.Thorogood version)
• Stray Cat Strut - The Stray Cats
• Rock This Town - The Stray Cats
• Rumble In Brighton Tonight - The Stray Cats
• Tennessee Zip - Kenneth Parchman
• Shadow My Baby - Ray Condo
• Shake it All Over - Johnny Kid & the Pirates
• Rumble - Link Wray
• Rock House - Roy Orbison
• Rock Around with Ollie Vee - Buddy Holly
• Hello Walls - Faron Young
• R.O.C.K - Bill Haley & His Comets
• Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
• The Girl Can't Help it - Little Richard
• Chicken Rock - Fat Daddy Holmes
• Stumble - Freddie King
• Marie Marie - The Blasters
• Justine - The Blasters
• Guitars & Cadillacs - Dwight Yoakam
• Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Lose - Dwight Yoakam
• That's Alright Mama - Elvis Presley
• One Night "with you" - Elvis Presley
• Baby I Wanna Play House - Elvis Presley
• Just Because - Elvis Presley & Scottie Moore
• Lonesome Train - Johnny Burnette Trio
• The Train Kept a Rollin' - Tiny Bradshaw & his R&B band
• Susie-Q - Dale Hawkins
• Who Will The Next Fool Be - Charlie Rich
• Hell In A Handbasket - The Rockabilly Strangers
• You Should Be Walkin' - The Rockabilly Strangers
• Fight The Man - The Rockabilly Strangers
• Be Bop A Lula - Gene Vincent
• It's Been So Long - Gene Vincent
• Wild Wild Lover - Benny Joy
• Lover's Rock - Johnny Horton
• Crawdad Hole - Jack Earls
• Gotta Get Drunk - George Jones & Willie Nelson
• Life By The Drop - Stevie Ray Vaughan
• On The Road Again - Willie Nelson
• Whiskey River - Willie Nelson
• Blue Eyes Cryin' In The Rain - Willie Nelson
• Carol - Chuck Berry
• Brown eyed Handsome Man - Chuck Berry
• Long Blond Hair - Johnny Powers
• 20 Flight Rock - Eddie Cochran
• Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran
• That's My Little Suzie - Richie Valens
• Crazy Little Baby - Hillbilly Hellcats
• Red Cadillac & Black Moustache - Warren Smith
• Baby Please Don't Go - Restless
• Why Don't You... Just Rock! - Restless
• Atomic Cocktail - Slim Gaillard
• Too Late Baby - The Paladens

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Grand Openings, Hotels, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• These guys are not only fantastic musicians, they are alot of fun and very professional as well. An amazingly full and tight sound from only three guys....highly recommended for a true rockabilly fun event....everyone can dance to this stuff! -- Cynthia P, New Baltimore, MI, 9/19/2008
• We couldn't have been happier with the Rockabilly Strangers for our wedding reception. They played music everyone can like and dance to-- young and old, practiced dancers and the "rhythmically challenged" alike. They are versatile, excellent musicians (when they covered "Hey-Ya" by Outkast, the younger guests just about erupted). Several times people came up to me and said, "The band's great!" Thanks for a great party! -- Brian G, Grand Ledge, MI, 9/8/2007
• The Strangers helped make our wedding celebration a raving success. The dance floor stayed full all night and the eclectic mix was able to please both my octogenarian grandma AND our burnout friends! I cannot recommend them highly enough. If you are sick of the same old tired classic rock stuff at wedding receptions, The Rockabilly Strangers will keep your party jumping. We hope that they are available in a few years because we would love to have them play our anniversary! A million thanks from Christian and Aprill -- Christian C, Norton Shores, MI, 7/28/2007

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