Shakey the vocalist and diplomat of the band, has the ability to remember words (& dubious jokes) in a very short time, and often sings in the right key. Here is just one example of his unique humour - "Were called Lucky Strike because you're lucky if we turn up & even luckier if we strike the right note" (Not wrong Shakey). Hobbies: Decorating kitchens. Searching skips for musical instruments (really)
Favourite music/artistes: Billy Fury. Slow romantic music.
Dave is guitarist and harmonica player, & uses a Gretsch 61201 through a Peavey amp (too loud man, too loud). Dave was enlisted in the band in its infancy under threats of physical violence ("Just until I find a proper guitarist" said Gav), but now admits it's taken over his life. Favourite music/artistes: Carl Perkins). RnR / Rockabilly (naturellement), '40's swing music, and traditional Irish music. Motors: 1942 Harley WLA and 1989 Harley Heritage.
Pete is resident drum basher (sorry mate, can't hear a thing) and can often be seen adding some tasteful background vocals, and that's before we start playing. Pete says he doesn't want to be a front man, which is just as well when you're surrounded by a drum kit, and you've got a fag in your mouth ! Hobbies: Old trucks & classic cars
Favourite music/artistes: Goodness only knows.
Motors: 1950's Ford Mercury.
Chris joined us in early 2003. He was bass player for the Whirlwind rockabilly band & toured Europe with some very famous names inc. Blondie & Ian Dury (sorry mate, I've forgotten the rest!). Chris plays a wild bass & his vocals ain't bad. He arrives at gigs with a brown fifties leather suitcase.Spare leads, pedals, strings, you might think. No - its his own cocktail cabinet, which apart from the boooze, usually contains a bag of fish 'n chips. Nice one mate!
Lucky Strike is a United Kingdom located 4 piece band playing rock 'n roll & rockabilly from
the 1950's, covering such notables as Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran,
Chuck Berry, Gene Vincent, Johnny Burnette, Buddy Holly & others.
The band, which has been playing since 1997, has its own distinct hard driving '50's sound.
Line up is Chris on slap bass, Shakey on vocals, Dave on guitar & harmonica & Pete on Drums.
Their playing is just like their comedy - "awesome" !!!
"The band is available for clubs, pubs, dances, rallies, weddings and divorces."
Call: Dave on: 01323.761475 or 766327 - Mobile: 07887-851176
Brad Skinner is the dance instructor at Hurricane High School in Utah,
& his students dance in gorgeousshoes.
But there's much more to Brad than just having exceptionally "good taste"
in his choice of swing & rock 'n' roll dance shoes - :)
In a USA-wide search, Brad auditioned for a role in the Broadway production of "Rent",
& was down to the last 6 finalists - he's obviously a man of immense talent.
"Thanks again for your patience. Your business will come highly recommended to all my dance associates."
Bradlee Skinner
"The shoes arrived today at 1:00pm US mountain standard time. They are everything I hoped for and more. Your business is superb. I will be ordering those New Yorkers once you get them in and probably one or two pairs of the "Brenda's" as well. I will let you know on that later."
Bradlee Skinner
"I have been spreading the good word about your business. I hope that some of my dance associates will give their business to you as well. Talk to you soon."
Bradlee Skinner
"Just a little update. The kids love the shoes. We went to a swing dance and everyone watched them. It was wonderful. We even took pictures of the students in their shoes. We will have them up on our web page soon."
Bradlee Skinner
"Hey again. It is me, Brad from Utah. I am looking to order some more shoes from you guys. I was so pleased with the pairs I ordered last time that I will be looking at 12 to 18 pairs to buy this time. Everyone is really excited. We would be looking at some of the styles in the black and white colors again."
Bradlee Skinner
"Ok, the shoes got here, February 5th. They are great. The kids just love them. Some of them even kissed them and others rubbed them against their faces. Now if that isn't a good sign then I don't know what is. Thanks again. Let me know when the other remaining pairs are ready to be shipped. Thanks again, you guys rock!"
Bradlee Skinner
Oeyvind Pedersen
Oeyvind was going to a Dance Camp in Bergen & he was currently
wearing a pair of Bleyer Boogie Woogies...
But he also wanted another pair of shoes that were something a bit
different - shoes that "would set people talking"...
So Oeyvind decided on a pair of 'gorgeous'Rockabillity Flame shoes
in red, orange & black, with orange "smiley" faces on the heels...
So if you're ever at a dance in Norway- & you see some shoes with a pair
of orange smiley faces "lookin' at ya" - then be sure to say "hello",
because the person wearing them will be Oeyvind...
Watershed
There's no longer any excuse for drivin' around in a dirty car in melbourne...
Watershed not only clean your car very well - they're a 'clean' company...
The special chemicals that they use in their car wash are endorsed by BMW &
Daimler Chrysler, & they're not only formulated to 'do the job' effectively,
they're also completely biodegradable...
Even the water they use is cleaned, filtered & then recirculated...
The watershed hand-wash system is imported from the USA,
from the world leaders in car wash technology...
Watershed have particular expertise in cleaning luxury, vintage & veteran cars,
not to mention your beloved hot rods & customs...
But if anything was going to test them, it was going to be the 'gorgeous'
1988 Mitsubishi van in which we used to cart all our gear around
in to all the dances & festivals we attend...
But "wow", they passed with flyin' colours - it's never looked so good...
So if you're smart, you'll check them out for yourself...
Once you've installed "Skype", search for us under "gorgeous-gear"
in Australia - & you can then speak to us completely FREE
You can even call people who don't have "Skype", or have a computer
Yes, it does cost you a little, but we really do mean "a little" - & it's
also considerably less than those International Phone Cards
eg: Check out the costs of a 30 minute call between Australia & the
following Countries - & the costs are the same in either direction:
USA:
US 62 cents
New Zealand:
NZ 98 cents
Canada:
CA 72 cents
South Africa:
Rand 3.8
United Kingdom:
UK 35 pence
Japan:
Yen 73
Europe:
Euro 51 cents
Singapore:
SG 98 cents
Switzerland:
Franc 0.80
China:
Yuan 5
Details are on the "Skype" site - under "SkypeOut"
If you have a webcam, we can even "eyeball" while we're talking
with "Skype" video calling - & this is also completely FREE
"Skype's" PRIVATE chat function includes a conference call facility
In the course of our gorgeous business, we make many calls to our
customers right across the world - & as you can probably tell
from all this, we're absolutley rapt with "Skype"
"Skype" is a fabulous utility & so easy to use - it's saving us a "bundle"
“I knew it was over when I downloaded Skype,” Michael Powell, chairman, Federal Communications Commission, explained. “When the inventors of KaZaA are distributing for free a little program that you can use to talk to anybody else, and the quality is fantastic, and it’s free – it’s over. The world will change now inevitably.”
Fortune Magazine, February 16, 2004
gorgeous are located "down under"
in Melbourne, Australia
The current time here is:
Please note time differences between
where "we are" - & where "you are"
if you intend to skype or phone us
If you "click" on the clock, it will open a new window
showing you the Day & Date here in Australia
If you live in - or you're visiting Melbourne, & you're
lookin' for somewhere to "dance ya sox off"...
then check out Mel's fabulous gig-guide & site at:
