JUNIOR PARKER AND MYSTERY TRAIN

For those of you wondering where the "Mystery Train" part in the band's name comes from, well, here's the answer.

Most folk know the song "Mystery Train" by Elvis Presley. But very few know that the song was not an Elvis original but that it was originally written by a man called Little Junior Parker and with the help of Sam Phillips at Sun Studios recorded and released in 1953.

Check out Little Junior Parker's MySpace profile at http://www.myspace.com/parkersun and take a listen to his original recording of "Mystery Train".

LARRY AND HIS FLASK

A band that the Reverend was quite fortunate enough to witness live in California a couple of times was a band called "Larry And His Flask". And although not quite rockabilly, it's one of those bands that made a lasting impression.

A live show that is unlike any show you've ever seen. Whether in a dingy smoked out venue or a outside on the streets, Larry And His Flask are an absolute amazing act.

Check out their MySpace at

http://www.myspace.com/larryandhisflask and make sure to listen to their new tracks of the latest 7".

Here's a short clip of the band live, busking on the streets:

BRIAN SETZER'S SIGNATURE CREEPERS

It's no secret that the Mystery Train Gambler's are huge fans of Brian Setzer, guitarist and vocalist for the legendary rockabilly outfit The Stray Cats, and he, along with TUK shoes, have recently released two awesome looking pairs of Brian Setzer signature creepers.

You can order you very own pair from www.tukshoes.com.

Check out Brian Setzer performing Mystery Train live below.

THE MYSTERY TRAIN GAMBLERS ARE BACK!

The Reverend Wright has returned to South Africa for a couple of months and with it brings the Mystery Train Gamblers back to the stage for a select couple of shows. After seeing the likes of Headcat, Lee Rocker, The Blasters and many more quality rockabilly acts in California the Reverend is keen to get back on the stage and have a party with the small but passionate South African rockabilly crowd.

So keep posted to the website and this blog for up coming shows in July and August in and around Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Don't forget you can now order the Mystery Train Gambler's 4 track EP "Steppin On The Gas" and the two "Sounds Of Gasoline" compilation CD's from the Gambler's website with your credit card and/or PayPal.

Keep posted to this blog for more up to date information on the Gamblers as well information from around the rockabilly world!