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March 20, 2018



TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR STRAY CATS REUNION WITH JERRY LEE LEWIS AND DUANE EDDY AT VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKEND CAR SHOW!
 
STRAY CATS   REUNITE FOR THE FIRST U.S. PERFORMANCE IN OVER A DECADE AT   VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKEND   , SAT. APRIL 21!
 
SPECIAL FAN MEET AND GREET WITH CASSANDRA PETERSON, AKA “ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK”
 

VLV CAR SHOW SHOWCASES 800-1000 CLASSIC CARS, 5 BANDS & A  PIN-UP CONTEST
 
As part of the  Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend   , we are proud to announce that at this year’s  VLV  Car Show   Saturday April 21st at The Orleans Hotel and Casino, we will have performances by  Rock n Roll Hall of Famers, “The Killer” Jerry Lee Lewis   and  Duane Eddy , as well as  Iconic ‘80s Rockabilly trio, The Stray Cats,  who are gracing the stage together for the first time in America in over a decade. The  VLV Car Show showcases 800-1,000 Classic Cars   as well as  famous cars from the movies   , and is all ages and fun for the whole family.

Cassandra Peterson, (aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) will be meeting fans and signing autographs at the VLV Car Show on Saturday April 21 st . Elvira is one of the most original and outrageous characters in popular culture today. Her career has spanned thirty-five years, and we are thrilled to have Cassandra grace the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend.
 
Original Stray Cats Founding members Brian Setzer , Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom have all played Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend with their solo acts in the past, and are honored to grace the stage together again at the Viva Las Vegas Car Show. They sold nearly 10 million albums! Their massive hits and videos include: “ Runaway Boys," "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut” "(She's) Sexy + 17," and "I Won't Stand in Your Way."

We are thrilled to have “The Killer” Jerry Lee Lewis perform. His hits " Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On " and " Great Balls of Fire " shot him to fame worldwide in the 50s. He has been described as "rock & roll's first great wild man." Lewis has a dozen gold records in both rock and country. He won several Grammy awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Lewis was inducted into the  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame  in 1986, and his pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the  Rockabilly Hall of Fame . He was also a member of the inaugural class inducted into the  Memphis Music Hall of Fame .

Duane Eddy had a string of hit records In the late 1950s and early 1960s, which were noted for their characteristically "twangy" sound, including " Rebel Rouser, " " Peter Gunn, " and " Because They're Young ". He sold over 12 million records and was inducted into the  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame  in 1994, and the  Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum  in 2008.

Also performing are: Hot Rod Lincoln , Mitch Polzak , and Crazy Man Crazy . Hot Rod Lincoln 's sound lies in the tradition of '50s rockabilly and early rock & roll. They won Best Roots/Rockabilly/Swing Band at the 1997 San Diego Music Awards, and have been entertaining audiences since 1993. Mitch Polzak performs Rockabilly from the late 50’s Sun Records era, Guitar instrumentals, as well and Honky Tonk and Truck driving music. He’s been entertaining audiences worldwide since 1999.

The Viva Las Vegas Car Show features 800 –1,000 vintage cars , all pre-1964, as well as the Annual VLV Pin-up Contest . One day tickets are available for this show.

DATE:            Saturday April 21st
TIME:             9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
WHERE:     Viva Las Vegas Car Show, The Orleans Hotel, 4500 W. Tropicana, Las Vegas.
 

ABOUT VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKEND:
VLV is the largest event of its type in the world , featuring over 100 bands, 20+ DJs, and fans from all over the globe, who come to experience Rockabilly & Original 50s Music , a Classic Car Show , Burlesque Competition, Vintage Fashion Show, Dance Lessons and Competition , Tiki Pool Parties, swimsuit contests , Burlesque Bingo, Pin-Up Beauty Academy, Pin-Up Contest, over 120 Vendors , a Bowling event , Tattoo Lounge and more. VLV attracts the most eye-catching, stylish, head-turning people you will ever see in one place.
 
VLV is promoted by Tom Ingram , who has been actively involved in the Rockabilly scene for 40 years. The festival is 4 days of non-stop events April 19-22nd , selling out in advance 10 years in a row, with over 9,000 attending the four-day festival and up to 20,000 people attending the Saturday Car Show.


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Media Contact: Alisha Alexander , [email protected]

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