Behind the scenes...
The Rockabilly All Stars take the audience through a magical trip to the fifties playing every major artist of the day with authenticity that leaves audiences wanting more." Buddy Holly, Elvis, Chuck Berry, Dion, The Everly Brothers, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Eddie Cochran, Little Richard, gene Vincent...you name it - If you want to travel in time for a night... come and see The All Stars...like a real sock hop ... it's a glimpse of 1957 you'll never forget!
Dave "Buddy" Bull
| Dave was born 3 months, 3 weeks and three days after Buddy Holly died on that fateful day February 3, 1959. He and Holly share near identical Social Security Numbers. Holly's first release was exactly 2 years to the day before Otis was born. Coincidence? perhaps... " Buddy must have been smiling down...a truly polished performance which showcased the musicianship..." says Kathleen Hay of The Cornwall Freeholder. He has received widespread accolades on TV, radio and in print for his portrayal of Buddy Holly. Originally from Toronto, Dave played Buddy Holly to rave reviews in Buddy Holly Live! at theatres, civic events and concert halls across Ontario and New York for five years before forming "The Rockabilly All Stars" in 2003 earning him the nickname "Buddy". Involved in live & original music for over 30 years, Dave has some 15 CDs and over 1,500 live performances to his credit and has written over 300 songs covering a variety of styles. |  |
Johnny Silvertone
| All Star Johnny Silvertone graces the stage with a leopard skin suit straight out of New York in 1958. His bass playing style is relentless and he keeps the crowd dancing all night. Johnny is an entertainer with a soul that cruises the streets like a hot rod in search of the perfect groove. When Johnny driving the bass, the dance floor is full and feel is authentic. Johnny hails from Toronto where he fronted a band that played alongside Blue Rodeo and Our Lady Peace until moving to Kingston 4 years ago. He is one third of one of Kingston's foremost A-List power trio's as bassist and vocalist for The Fabulous ToneKats. He spends most weekends rockin full houses across Ontario with dB and Junior when not doing dances with The Rockabilly All Stars.. |
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C. "Junior" Melanson
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The newest member of the Rockabilly All Stars, Junior may be one of the most natural
rockabilly players to grace the stage since Jerry Allison of the Crickets. He plays
old the perfect beat for rock n' roll and keeps the crowd dancing all night. Sock
Hops are his specialty. And he's just about the perfect age of the bands he
recreates along with the other All Stars. The energy he puts out is hard to contain,
so we don't try. Watch out girls this boy's on fire!
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Cousin Paul Koktan
| When available -Cousin Paul is a wizard on the ivories, repairing them when he isn't playing with the All Stars. Paul lives in Kingston and is a pianist extraordinaire. We first stumbled upon Cousin Paul's abilities at a family reunion at The Ports in July of 2007. He plum blew us and the folks there away. Paul also plays a solo gig at the Holiday Inn and with Big Mo and The Blues Mission. We always consider it a privilege when he can find time to join in with the band. |
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Testimonials
Here is what some folks had to say:
"Buddy must have been smilin' down...it was like going back in time to see the real thing" - Kathleen Hay of the Cornwall Standard Freeholder
"It was like going back in time...like a time warp...I was mesmerized.. completely enthralled .C.C.
"Canada's Dave Bull pulls off the transformation into the legendary rocker with ease. Right down to the Texas twang. But Dave's no Holly replica, he's the real thing". - Patricia Ann Taggett of Toronto Horizons
To contact the Rockabilly All Stars if you are interested in booking this production in your local auditorium or theatre for a gala, a fundraiser or a corporate event or even a high school reunion please call us at (613) 634-7549 and leave a message or forward an email to info@buddyholly.ca . All inquiries are responded to promptly. Prices and contracts are negotiable.