Scafone lives up to her family name, serving up spitfire rockabilly circa 1950′s. Sets off flurry of
nostalgia for baby boomers & younger generations. Fans nab pre-sale tickets two months in advance.
Rio Scafone, niece of Detroit’s own rockabilly pioneer Jack Scott takes the stage Sunday, February 26,
2012 with her band, Rio & the Rockabilly Revival for the official release party/concert of their EP,
“The Midnight Rebel Sessions.” To be held at Orchid, located at 141 W. Nine Mile in Ferndale, MI.
Tickets available now through BrownPaperTickets.com and are $10 in advance and $15 at door.
Rio Scafone has been described as the female Elvis, the queen of Rockabilly and even as the Beyonce of
Rockabilly due to her explosive showmanship and powerful voice. Their high energy live show is often
described as “The Church of Rock & Roll.” Appearing in a pristine dress circa 1950′s, Scafone turns
that perception on its ear with themes of sin and redemption. The transformation from lady-like to
sweat-covered, rock & roll “sinner” seeking redemption has been called “stunning” and leads to the
bombastic closing number, “Save My Soul.”
— “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” — “Rio Rocks On” by Sam White & Chris
Azzopardi, Between The Lines News – Issue 1935, Originally printed Sept 1, 2011
“As the niece of Jack Scott, much is expected of me from fans who grew up listening to my uncle and
other great artists of the time. Rockabilly was the pre-cursor to Rock & Roll, it changed peoples lives.
Fans expect that same raw, gutsy approach. No fancy bells and whistles, no special effects; its all about
the music. Rockabilly fans are hard core and Detroit fans are as real as it gets. I want to do right by
them and the music.” – Rio Scafone
Many RRR fans come with pompadours, circle skirts and bowling shirts ready for a step back in time.
The shows are consistently standing room only, or complete sell out crowds. A recent show at Dino’s
Lounge in Ferndale forced the venue to turn people away at the door due to over capacity. RRR wants
to ensure the public has ample time and knowledge of how to purchase tickets for the February show.
Tickets available for $10 via BrownPaperTickets.com when they search “Rio Rockabilly,” or directly at
www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/217529.
