Saturday, June 26, 2010

KIDS 'N' BILLIES FESTIVAL

Location: Open air theatre "De Goffert"
Steinweglaan 2, NL-6532 AE Nijmegen
The Netherlands
Start: 12:00

Admission: € 17,50
presale through www.doornroosje.nl: € 15,-
ids up to 12 years: FREE
13 tm 18 years: € 10,-

For years already the coolest music festival for all ages Kids ‘n’ Billies.

Two stages with one line up from outstanding ska to authentic rockabilly and via the thrum of punky catchy country to stirring rock.
The measurement is quality, a no nonsense sound and music with links to and roots in rock ‘n’ roll. In short a festival that looks back to the fifties with a versatile programme. Furthermore, friendly and secure enough for you to take your kids to.

For young kids there isn’t just a childrens’ corner. No for them it’s a complete and balanced party. With a few shillings in his of her pocket every kid feels like a king: scream along with the kids band and revel in the merry go round, eat candyfloss and popcorn, surf till you drop, holahoop, tattoos, water pistols and much more. Whatever happens the day’s too short…

The older kids will enjoy themselves with a complete programme of young bands and a huge skate ramp to show their skills.


		The Black Box Revelation Brussels, B Psychedelic Garage ’n’ Blues Headliner: The Brussels duo The Black Box Revelation. Their journey through psychedelic garage rock is more important than their destination!! Its loud from the start. They fully sold out a Belgian club tour, did a European tour with The Eagles of Death Metal and gigs at Rock Werchter and Pukkelpop. At the latter they were chosen by HUMO as the best concert of the festival. This year their second album ‘Silver Threats’ is out and they are playing Pinkpop ànd Kids ‘n’ Billies. www.blackboxrevelation.com www.myspace.com/theblackboxrevelation

		Th' Legendary ShackShakers Nashville TN, USA Rock ’n’ Country Blues Who says Th’ Legendary ShackShakers, talks about their frontman, Col. J.D. Wilkes. Comparisons are made to Iggy Pop, Lux Interior and Jello Biafra. These are all true. Jello Biafra himself describes J.D. Wilkes as "the last great Rock and Roll frontman.” The band from Nashville has long been on our wish list and now our wish has really come true! www.theshackshakers.com www.myspace.com/legendaryshackshakers

		Blue Grass Boogiemen Utrecht, NL Vintage ’n’ Roots Blue Grass Boogiemen a.k.a. Hillbilly Boogiemen have been playing vintage country, rockabilly and bluegrass since 1990. Four professionals, musicians at heart, armed with mandolin, banjo, guitar, upright bass, violin, lap steel, blues harp and a snare drum, without amplification around a microphone. Oldschool genius mixes its own music live. www.bluegrassboogiemen.nl www.myspace.com/bluegrassboogiemen

		1/4 Mile Combo Sonoma County CA, USA Rockabilly ’n’ Roots The four veterans of the California rootsband Quarter Mile Combo and their front singer Ms. Nettie Hammar create a new and fresh sound. The music has a strong rockabilly influence, but with a unique sharp edge. Since 2005 the group played with such legends as Lee Rocker, Junior Brown, Big Sandy and Dave Gonzalez. They are also the permanent backing band of Marti Brom and Wanda Jackson! Playing for the first time in Europe. www.myspace.com/quartermilecombo

		Bazzookas Zuid-Holland, NL Nederska Bazzookas is brand new combination of Dutch band The Palookas and frontman of VanKatoen, Bazz. The press took the 8-piece band as follows: fat, Dutch skank, right-in-your face, of an un-Dutch level. This is not to be missed at Kids 'n' Billies... www.bazzookas.nl www.myspace.com/bazzookas

		Hummingbirds Helmond, NL Punk Blues Revolution A drum kit, two guitars, three voices, a substantial portion driven raw passion and a trio that plays like a bunch of escaped weirdo's... It creates very energetic punk blues from Hummingbirds. Vile and filthy, as if Howlin' Wolf still had a drug problem and John Lee Hooker still could not leave the booze alone. www.thehummingbirds.nl www.myspace.com/hummingbirdspunkbluesrevolution

		The Feliciano's Eindhoven, NL Bluegrass Folk Roots The Felicianos play acoustic bluegrass and with traces of rock & roll, country and even punk. Old and sometimes new American protest-, drug-, murder- and manslaughter songs but also love- and God fearing songs, enthusiastically performed by polyphonic singing, all strings and harmonica's. www.felicianos.nl www.myspace.com/felicianostheyeehawexperience

		Barbabob Eindhoven, NL Kickass Roots Blues Barbabob remains close to the heart of alternative Mississippi Delta blues by playing everything straight up without compromise. Barbabob = raw uptempo blues roots with a slide guitarist who glides with his slide, and a singer who lays down everyone and everything crying! www.barbabob.com www.myspace.com/barbabobkicksassss

		Cat-Rhythm Limburg, NL Rockabilly ’n’ Jumpblues Cat-Rhythm are four musicians who will provide music of spectacular high level. Their unique blend of rockabilly, blues and jump blues ensures a high dose of power: standing still will prove to be impossible... www.catrhythm.com www.myspace.com/catrhythm

		Last winter Kids 'n' Billies organised a band contest for musicians under 16. The four participating bands played the stars of heaven and therefore they are all at the festival. The prize was won by THE WHITE BELT. But KYLFA, NAMELESS and EPIC FAIL have earned a podium too at Kids' n Billies 2010. www.thewhitebelt.nl www.myspace.com/thisiskylfa

		Hippe Gasten Helmond, NL The Idols for the kids Hippe Gasten treats the kids to a very varied and fiery tour through the history of rock 'n roll! www.hippegasten.nl

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