Rock-A-Billy Rebels

The phrase 'Rock-A-Billy Rebels' would normally instill fear into my life particularly when placed in Shoreditch, but this has to be one of the best nights out I've had in a while. Considering how much I go out you should not take that statement lightly.

Every now and then Ye Old Axe, 69 Hackney Road, holds an evening that even if you have only ever listened to one Elvis Presley track and enjoyed it, you should consider going to. The night starts at 12pm and goes on til 6am, it does get busy so I would suggest that you get your stamp and pay your £10 sooner rather than later. ‘£10!’ I hear you cry…it may seem a little steep to hear a couple of DJs you have never heard of before but this is such an unusual night it is worth it. The place is packed with packs of leather clad biker boys and hair slicked back with so much gel it’s a teenage boys dream. I reckon that over 50% of the people there were in Rockabilly costume, myself included.

The only down side to this place is the girls that put great effort into their costumes and scowl if you spill some drink on them or stand on their peep-toed shoes. Seriously, this place is for having a great night not looking like a perfect pin-up, although they are quite nice to look at!The dancing is fast and fuelled by fair priced drinks served by extremely friendly bar staff. This place is a gem in what can be a Shoreditch nightmare. The night has been going a while and every week more people turn up. This I expect will just continue. Retro culture is upon us and is growing. The next night is on the 16th February, I’ll be seeing you there.