Viva Las Vegas 28 Lineup Released Imelda May to Headline

By Ace Hartmann | Racketeer Broadcast Association  |

Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, known for its electrifying energy and old school flair, is celebrating 28 years this April bringing returning veterans of the festival stage as well as some first-time VIVA performers, making this year a must-attend event for music enthusiasts, vintage aficionados, and rockabilly fans from around the world. Viva Las Vegas 28 band lineup has been released headlined by Imelda May! “IMELDA MAY will be playing with DARREL HIGHAM and his band for this EXCLUSIVE SHOW where they will be doing their Rock’n’Roll and Rockabilly set”. With the Viva Las Vegas festival taking place, April 24-27 this year, as always it will be in Las Vegas, and tickets are on sale now!

Held at The Orleans Hotel and Casino, the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is celebrating its 28th year, promising an immersive experience that pays homage to the rockabilly era. The festival kicks off on Friday and runs through Sunday, featuring a jam-packed lineup of live music, pool parties, dance competitions, tattoos, classic car shows, and so much more. This years festival is stated as ‘The Greatest All Star Line up on the Planet’ with bands such as, the earlier mentioned, Imelda May, The Chop Tops, Les Greene, Bobby Brooks Wilson, Si Cranstoun and many others, Viva Las Vegas 28

At the heart of this year’s festival is its impressive music lineup. This year’s roster includes an eclectic mix of rockabilly legends and up-and-coming artists. Performances by renowned bands such as Tim Polecat, Lil’ Mo and the Dynaflos, Deke Dickerson, Bizz Cambell along with Rip Carson and the Carcin-o-Genics, are sure to electrify the crowd. Additionally, festival-goers can look forward to sets by rising stars like Screaming Rebel Angels, Vicky Tafoya, Southwest Biscuit Co. and CM Wolf, the former Delta Bombers lead singer, who left the band earlier this year.

The rockabilly culture is as much about style as it is about music. Attendees will revel in a vibrant display of vintage fashion, from sequence dresses to slicked-back hairstyles. from the pool parties to the fashion shows to the Weddings to Queen of the car show, you can bet your bottom dollar everyone will be dressing to their old school nines at VIVA.

Adding to the retro ambiance, the festival’s classic car show is a highlight, featuring hundreds of meticulously restored automobiles from the 1950s and 1960s. Car enthusiasts will appreciate the chance to see rare models and custom builds, all shining under the desert sun.

Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend music wouldn’t be complete without dance, and VIVA delivers in spades. Dance enthusiasts can take part in swing dance workshops or enjoy performances by talented dancers from around the globe. Presented by the fabulous Sophia Wolff, the Jiving Classes and Jiving Competition are a great chance to learn and show off your fancy footwork. As Ms. Wolff says the Jive is “The sexiest couples’ dance from the ’50s! One-handed Elvis inspired wiggling with no squares in sight…”.

The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is more than just the worlds biggest rockabilly festival; it’s a celebration of a musical and cultural era that refuses to fade. With its captivating mix of music, fashion, and vintage charm, it promises an unforgettable experience for all who attend.

Get more details and information as they unfold and as VLV 28 gets closer at Vivalasvegas.net

For ticket information and event schedules, visit the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend website.