Bands – Crank It Up Batemans Bay

Bands of Crank It Up

Crank It Up is a weekend of the best Rockabilly and Rock n Roll bands in Australia

Foreshore Park on Clyde St Batemans Bay, is where we have 2 stages blasting awesome music and dance floors to let loose

All outdoor events are free – only the headlines performances require tickets.

Friday 17th Headliners

Ticketed event at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Cherry Divine

Cherry Divine from 7pm

Discover Australia's very own rockabilly royalty, Cherry Divine, whose soulful voice channels the spirit of her hero Wanda Jackson, taking you on a musical journey that's as electrifying as it is nostalgic

Hellcat III

Hellcat III from 7pm

Ride the sonic waves with Australia's very own Hellcat III, a powerhouse rockabilly surf trio that's making a splash with their irresistible blend of twangy guitars, driving beats, and infectious energy - a tidal wave of musical excitement you won't want to miss

Saturday 18th

Main Stage

Sydney Swing Katz Demonstrations at 11.45 & 2pm

Whistle Dixie Band

Whistle Dixie from 10am

Kick the weekend off with Australia's Whistle Dixie - the ultimate fusion of country grit and rockabilly groove, their music will be familiar with a touch of guitar twang

The Flattrakkers

The Flattrakkers from 12pm

A fun rockin band that with a cheeky wit, they will be playing classic rockabilly tunes mixed with pop songs that you'll sing along to in their thumpin rockabilly style

Jake & the Cadillacs

Jake & the Cadillacs from 2.30pm

These guys were a highlight of Crank It Up 2022 as our opening daytime performers. They were sooo good, the Crank It Up family peer pressured us to get them back in prime time! They are gonna rock the socks off Saturday.

Bridge Stage

Minnie & the Moonrakers

Minnie & the Moonrakers from 10am

Kick off the Bridge stage for the weekend, Minnie and those dastardly Moonrakers with their hybrid of fifties rock n' roll fused with swampy blues, swing and rockabilly.

The Bonnevillains

The Bonnevillains from 1230pm

Some classic rockabilly tied in with audacious humour and their remake of bygone tunes you'll know... these boys will have you waving your hands in the air as you rip up the dance floor

Better Off Ted

Better Off Ted from 2pm

You want full throttle, balls out pyschobilly? These are loud, fast and fun... thats why they are kicking it in the heart of our Show n Shine zone. Jump on this zombi ghost train ride.

Saturday 18th Headliners

Ticketed event at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Ezra Lee

Ezra Lee from 7pm

Ezra brings something different to the rock n roll scene as he blasts the keys of his piano to bring us a cool blend of rockabilly and boogie woogie. Although only in his 30's, Ezra's vocals come from an old soul and channel Jerry Lee Lewis and Bill Haleys comets. Pairing up the Ezra with the youth of Kid James, this is going to be a night to remember.

'Kid' James

'Kid' James from 7pm

Prepare to be amazed by the prodigious talent of ‘Kid’ James, Australia’s sensational young musician who is taking the music scene by storm. Despite his age, ‘Kid’ James showcases a level of skill and musicality that is beyond his years. When Kid James and Ezra Lee pair up, they will raise the roof!

Sunday 19th

Main Stage

'Kid' James

'Kid' James from 10am

The up-coming coming star of Australian Rockabilly is right here. He has proven himself at the biggest events and this prodigy is succeeding his own heros by playing strong rockabilly dancable songs with grit and passion.... this is 'Kid' James. Come see him at Crank It Up before the rest of the world finds The 'Kid'

The Bonnevillains

The Bonnevillains from 12.45pm

Wrapping up on the main stage on Sunday is The Bonnevillains. These guys are just plain cool.... playing rock n roll tunes to dance to and to sing to plus there's a bit of cheekiness to this crew. I dare you not to smile at The Bonnevillains. And if you're lucky, you just might score yourself a hug from the best hugger on the east coast (Bassist Craig)

Bridge Stage

The Rusty Mustangs

The Rusty Mustangs from 10am

The Rusty Mustangs are a pure 1950s rock and roll/rockabilly band. From Elvis, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Ricki Nelson and beyond, the Rusty Mustangs will have our Bridge stage pumping with classic rockabilly songs and energetic performance... as they say "We're gonna rock this town!"

The Suede Cats

The Suede Cats from 12.45pm

South coast's own rockabillians The Suede Cats play a mixture of classic rock n roll and old skool rockabilly. Think Johnny Cash, Bill Haley, Johnny Burnette and Carl Perkins... the guitar riffs are what make this songs hits. Dance the afternoon away with this south coast trio.

Main stage close at 3pm

Bridge Stage close at 2pm

Learn to Dance Workshops!

During Crank It Up there are 3 opportunities to learn to get your feet moving. Our good friends Dylan and Mandy from Roll the Dice dance school in Adelaide are running the following workshops:
- Learn the Rockabilly Stroll (Solo dance)
- Beginners Rockabilly
- Intermediate Rockabilly

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Cruise with Cherry Divine

Who wouldn't want to cruise with the gorgeous Cherry Divine. Book your spot on the Escapade, right next to the main stage, and cruise the afternoon to an acoustic set with Cherry and Rob Flannagan thumping that stand up bass.
The boat will cruise up the Clyde River towards Nelligen and return to the wharf in time to get ready for Ezra Lee and 'Kid' James headline act.

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