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58. It sounds a lot like the steampunk subculture

Thu Jan 23, 2014, 03:09 PM

Jan 2014

In both cases, what hits you first is the fashions and the retro design aesthetic, but the real core of it is the creativity. There's a strong element of DIY and on reclaiming the best values of an earlier era while cleaning out the dross. And there are always questions about how much of it can be brought into everyday life and work.

My husband and I have been on-and-off fans of rockabilly for years -- both original-era stuff and some of the current bands -- but have never more than marginally encountered the subculture. Still, it sounds rewarding for those who enjoy it.

We just picked up this 4-disk boxed set. Some good listening there.

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Captivating portraits take a look inside America's Rockabilly community [View all] dipsydoodle Jan 2014 OP

Pretty big scene here in NYC as well, notably Brooklyn. More of the tattooed variety JaneyVee Jan 2014 #1

That's my buddy Stuart and an old girlfriend. The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #15

so the girl is single now? Blue_Tires Jan 2014 #47

I don't think I know the girl. The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #49

Rockabilly SamKnause Jan 2014 #2

I don't get it frazzled Jan 2014 #3

With many its not just a music genre - its a lifestyle. dipsydoodle Jan 2014 #5

That's what I'm saying: it's merely retro, not anything to do frazzled Jan 2014 #8

Music forms the core of the subculture. The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #18

It sounds a lot like the steampunk subculture starroute Jan 2014 #58

Don't know about the style, but NV Whino Jan 2014 #4

Like the clothes, hate the furnishings. JNelson6563 Jan 2014 #6

Two types.. SoCalDem Jan 2014 #7

meh... The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #13

Retro is the new cool. MineralMan Jan 2014 #9

Well, the condition isn't "terrific" enlightenment Jan 2014 #19

I've found several sets for sale near me, but MineralMan Jan 2014 #24

I don't disagree with your plan. :) enlightenment Jan 2014 #32

I haven't contacted anyone. There are lots and lots of people MineralMan Jan 2014 #34

It's worth a shot. enlightenment Jan 2014 #36

good luck. uncle ray Jan 2014 #39

Thanks for the link! MineralMan Jan 2014 #41

Terminally hip, to the point of sadness..... (nt) Paladin Jan 2014 #10

Ironic... The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #23

I didn't take my moniker from them, but I liked their music. (nt) Paladin Jan 2014 #28

OK article, great photos, thanks for sharing with DU.. The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #11

I think the furnishings are cool... I looked at a house a few years ago that had a finished basement hlthe2b Jan 2014 #12

I wasn't around in the 50's but some of that stuff still was when I was a kid kcr Jan 2014 #14

I love Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite boys RainDog Jan 2014 #16

Me too! The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #20

Feelin' Kinda Lucky - great cd RainDog Jan 2014 #21

You listen to Robert Gordon or Link Ray? Javaman Jan 2014 #22

Yes. I worship at the altar of Link Wray. The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #26

Yeah, I've also heard that Gordon is a jerk. LOL Javaman Jan 2014 #29

Rosie Flores RainDog Jan 2014 #27

Wanda Jackson - Rosie's hero - still rocking RainDog Jan 2014 #30

Wanda is OK...I am much more of a Janis Martin fan. The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #33

Look at Ashley RainDog Jan 2014 #37

Yes. Ashley Kingman and his Magnatone amplifier. The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #40

Robert... RainDog Jan 2014 #43

Wayne Hancock RainDog Jan 2014 #38

I used to think I hated country music. The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #42

I like all kinds of genres - depends on the music/musician RainDog Jan 2014 #45

i got to see Wayne The Train live up to his name. uncle ray Jan 2014 #44

2nd booking to a house band?!?! RainDog Jan 2014 #46

Junior Brown RainDog Jan 2014 #48

no, but i'd love to see him, too. uncle ray Jan 2014 #50

Yeah, that's what a Wayne Hancock show is like. The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #52

i caught myself clicking b posts this morning. uncle ray Jan 2014 #56

That's an easy ponder. The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #57

Rosie is one of the most under rated rockabilly guitar pickers ever. The Rockabilly Philly! The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #31

I agree - she's great RainDog Jan 2014 #35

That reminds me of my childhood Madam Mossfern Jan 2014 #17

Atomic Fireballs - African American RainDog Jan 2014 #60

I think we're talking about two different things Madam Mossfern Jan 2014 #61

yeah. RainDog Jan 2014 #62

I've been bald for most of my life... Javaman Jan 2014 #25

Looks like life in the fifties flamingdem Jan 2014 #51

Robbie Fulks takes his typically black view of this crowd mr_hat Jan 2014 #53

except they're the ones at his shows... RainDog Jan 2014 #54

Never heard of him. The Midway Rebel Jan 2014 #55

I don't think I'd want to go back in time and re live that era......... wandy Jan 2014 #59