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Redcliffe
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On
the weekend 17–19 August rockers and lovers of cool cars from all over
the country descended on the lazy seaside town of Redcliffe, 30
minutes north of Brisbane for a weekend of great music, and cars. Eight
bands over three days were headlined on the Saturday night by Josie
Kreuser from California. The weekend kicked off on the Friday night
with a ‘Meet & Greet’ party. This was a great
opportunity for everyone to mingle, check out the cars, cats and
kittens, and the wonderful 1950s decor of the Fishbowl. The
Fishbowl is a great venue for The Greazefest, an incredible place
boasting the largest collection of 50s memorabilia in Australia. There
was plenty of room for everyone, great food, a good sound system, a huge
car park for hot rods and of course, a well stocked bar. The highlight
on Friday night was The Satellite V from Sydney, and Johnny
Green's Blues Cowboys kept the joint rockin' till the early hours.
On Saturday, many cats and kittens could be seen soaking up the
sunshine, and checking out the sights and shops of Redcliffe. The local
traders were very pleased to have the greaser’s business. On Saturday
afternoon the Rats & Rides Show was a great
opportunity to stroll amongst the cool hot rods, and custom cars, while
soaking up the sunshine and having a beer. There were many vendors
selling, clothes, records, and all the usual good stuff one can buy at
such events. There were over 1000 people, including curious locals, hot
rodders, and rockin’ cats and kittens from all over the country.
Two bands entertained the crowd during the afternoon, first up was the Tractor
Jacks, followed by The Starlit Ramblers, both
bands were excellent and deserved a spot on the main gigs in the
evening. Greazefest Trophies were awarded during the afternoon,
congratulations to the following people. The Longest Haul Anthony
Brander – 1957 Pontiac One Real Gone Ra Richard Thornton
– 1929 Hi Boy One Helluva Hot Rod Luke Griffiths – 1932
Ford coupe One Kool Kustom Craig Fountain – 1950 Buick
One Cool Custom Cycle Gary Winmill – Johnny Chopper
Cycle Outstanding Support Cruzin Magazine
Anthony Brandar and Luke Griffiths drove up together from the southern
suburbs of Sydney. Anthony's suburb (Malabar) was a bit further
south than Luke’s. So it was a close finish. Special mention must be
made for the longest flight – Greg Shimp came all
the way from Wellington New Zealand. After a fantastic afternoon
of cars, cool cats and kittens, sunshine and great music we got
some food, and put our cat clothes on for the main event, a long night
of rock’n’roll headlined by Josie Kreuzer. The evening began
with the Satellites from Adelaide performing their brand of high
powered rockabilly. Next up was The Chrome Daddies. These guys
gave us a great show of rockabilly/western swing/honky tonk.
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