The Rockabilly Run is an annual car show and music event that takes place during the summer season. The shows first year was in 2006, and was motivated by the sad news that the Road Agents were not doing there annual event in Connecticut for that year only. ( www.theroadagents.com ).

The idea behind 'The Run' is not original, but inspired by the culture and 'scene' of the young rockabilly kats and kittens all over the world and their demand for social events centered around the interests of rockabilly music, classic cars, and the love for a long-but-not-so-gone-era.

The shows original organizer and promoter (Miss Red-Hot aka Jamie aka Lady J.) moved to the NEPA area in 2001 from the west coast. She found herself driving 2-4 hours from NEPA to get a good 'rockabilly fix'. With an understanding of Scranton's new found passions for welcoming ideas, cultures and art - she made it a point to expose this region to the wacky culture of 'rockabillies'.

In the most recent decade, all-day car shows similar to The Rockabilly Run have been popping up all along the east coast. Most popular is The Professor's HOTROD HOEDOWN in Philadelphia , and the above mentioned Road Agents in Connecticut . Other shows not to be missed are Scarry Larry's Jalopy Showdown in York Spring , PA. The Rumblers Nomads and New York shows and The Magnetos Car Club show in Quakertown. This list could really go on and on. So with all these shows happening each year, why not have one in Scranton too!

In 2007, The Rockabilly Run will be celebrating its second show. The lovely owners of Cosgroves Clubhouse and Tavern (Margo and Pete) have graciously opened their establishment to our mayhem for the all day extravaganza.

The Rockabilly Run is also pleased to announce its business partnership with nearby GREENRIDGE LANES. 'The Doc', is excited to start a new attack to his bowling alley with a band stage on the lanes, and regular cruise-ins for good music and a rockin and ROLLING good time. So let's keep our eyes out for THE ROCKABILLY ROLL at Greenridge Lanes. The kick-off for these regular events will be the 2007 ROCKABILLY RUN pre-party on July 27 th .

BTW - The 'Run' is slang for racing yer hotrod down a slope or a cruise down a boulevard. So although we aren't running at the Rockabilly Run - we certainly are showing off our kool cars and styles at THE ROCKABILLY RUN.

CANT WAIT TO SEE YA'LL THERE.

More information can be found here at www.rockabillyrun.com

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