River City Rumble

Every year in the USA an amazing thing happens. It's called Viva Las Vegas - or Viva for short - and it's a festival of all things rockabilly and pinup including burlesque, bands, fashion, dancing, and in brings in celebrities like Mosh and Micheline Pitt.

Every year I cry a little tear inside because I'm not there. But you know what? Turns out I'm not alone! Some absolutely amazing people got together and decided To Heck with Las Vegas! Let's bring the raddest, rockinest, sexiest people together in Winnipeg! And thus was born the River City Rumble: a Rockabilly Festival taking place in Winnipeg August 3rd and 4th at the Metropolitan Entertainment Center.

I am literally bouncing with excitement because this is not your average small town, folksy festival. THIS IS HUGE! And anyone who knows anything about burlesque will be equally excited because ... THE BURLESQUE HEADLINER IS ROXY D'LITE!!!

Performance photos of Roxi's acts.

Ok, so you're not sure who Roxy is? You may remember a previous post where I talked about going to see The Burlesque Assassins - Roxy played the main character Bourbon Sue. But really, that's just the tip of the iceberg. The River City Rumble website says: "Roxy D'Lite is Queen of Burlesque, Miss Exotic World 2010. Known as 'The Bad Girl of Burlesque' and 'The Drinkin', Smokin' Strippin' Machine.'" Intrigued? You should be! You can read more about Roxy here.

 

<3 Roxi D'Lite <3

BUT that's still not the most amazing part! The reason I haven't been able to sit still since they announced that she was coming to Winnipeg is ... I'll be performing along side her at the festival! *faints* So this won't be a duet of any sort, but the fact that I'm even mentioned in the same program as her is just unbelievable. The Winnipeg Burly Girls will be performing too: Miss La Muse, Robin Red Breast, Miss Ruby RedLips ... and you better believe we will be bringing our A-game.

Seriously, at this point do you even need any more reasons to buy tickets? I suppose I could mention that Stray Cat Lee Rocker and Kim Lenz and the Jaguars will be rocking the stage Saturday and Sunday. There will also be Swing and Burlesque dancing lessons, hair and make up tutorials to attend, Pin Up contests and Fashion shows, a vintage car show, movies, music and dance parties galore!

YOU! Yes, you need to buy your tickets now! You can buy them here or visit RiverCityRumble.ca for more info.

Saucily yours,
Miss Scarlet