Kimchibilly

This I certainly wasn't expecting. You ever heard of "Rockabilly" music? Cool cats like Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Bill Haley? Well Rock and Roll artist of the 50s and early 60s make up a genera known as Rockabilly and though their hey day was over half a century ago, Rockabilly is alive and well in Korea. The only difference is... all the artist are Korean, and all the lyrics Korean! Hence the name "Kimchibily" (that really is what they call it, I didn't make it up). I must say, they pulled it off too. This show was kickin' and with fans varying from locals to foreigners. Turns out I happened upon a big Kimchibilly event as well, so all the big bands of the scene were here to perform. The only stinger was the 20,000 won ($18) cover charge at the door. However, with some liquid wit, and begging, I was able to talk the doorman out of charging me ;) so give it a shot. Worst comes to worst, you'll pay the cover and get a kick ass show! Check out the "Rock Tigers" on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/therocktigers They have some killer jams.

Again, this is yet another experience I highly recommend if you ever find yourself stomping around Seoul.

-TDtravels