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22nd Annual Shake the Shack Rockabilly Ball

KEXP is pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Shake the Shack Rockabilly Ball on September 24-26 at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard, with doors opening at 8 p.m. each night. Host Leon Berman and the Shake the Shack crew will commemorate the 22nd year of The Rockabilly Ball, the longest running rockabilly festival in the United States, with a three day celebration.

The event will feature a car show and 10 amazing live performances from top-flight rockabilly bands from across the country. Tickets are available at Ticketweb.com and the Tractor Tavern.

Buy Tickets Individually Below
Or Buy a Three Day Pass Here.


Thursday, 9/24/2009
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Friday, 9/25/2009
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Saturday, 9/26/2009
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The Debut of the Roy Kay Combo The Star Devils Starkweather Boys
Jukehouse Hounds Rockin’ Lloyd Tripp and the Zipguns Rocky Velvet
Billy Dwayne and the Creepers Captain Jeffrey and the Chumbuckets Hillbilly Casino
The Shake The Shack Rock'n Roll Party
Featuring: Vince Mira, Mark Pickerel, Christy McWilson, Billy Joe of the Dusty 45s and many more special guests!
Slim Sandy The Stillcreek Brothers


Plus catch the Shake the Shack Hot Rod Car Show at the Shanty Tavern, located at 9002 Lake City Way NE, Seattle Washington on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. The historic hydroplane "The Hurricane" will be on display, plus live music from Countryside Ride, Banzai Surf, Mama Tried, Bullet County and The Rainieros. The show is free to attend and open to all vehicles whose owners feel they are special enough to be shown. Trophies, awards and dash plaques will be awarded to top entrants. There is a $10 fee to participate. Registration begins at 9am.

KEXP’s Shake the Shack program is three full hours of rockabilly, country and rhythm and blues, and airs Friday nights from 6 PM to 9 PM and is hosted by Dr. Leon Berman. Berman, known by his fans as “The Shackmaster,” has been spinning on KEXP for 20 years.