RIO AND THE ROCKABILLY REVIVAL

"Inside the city's U Detroit Cafe was a gritty, soulful voice - much like an amalgam of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Janis Joplin. Except her name is Rio Scafone” ... “Even in a red polka-dotted dress, looking like Bettie Page, Scafone was pure rock 'n' roll"
-- Between the Lines Mag

With more than 100+ years of professional experience between them, the members of Rio & the Rockabilly Revival serve up blistering rockabilly, circa 1950's.

Their shows have been referred to as "the church of rock & roll", with reviewers and fans alike testifying to feeling the "Rock & Roll Holy Ghost" in the room. With themes of sin and redemption running through their show, the closing number, Save My Soul" is the fever pitched closer and brings the house down every time.

Front woman, Rio Scafone, niece of Rockabilly legend, Jack Scott is beloved for her powerful voice and dynamic showmanship, Rio carries on the the family tradition of serving up a heaping dose of old school, spitfire Rockabilly! Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.