Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend

Apr 6, 2015

Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend

Matt Bracken 0 Comment Nation, The Baltimore Sun Las Vegas

The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend included fashion shows, dance lessons and contests set against a backdrop of rock ‘n roll and pre-1963 classic cars.

: In this April 3, 2015, photo, Susanna Raphael Wellbourne of the burlesque duo Kitten and Lou rests backstage during a burlesque show at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

: In this April 3, 2015, photo, people crowd the dance floor at a jive dance class during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in Las Vegas. The event keeps alive dancing and other aspects of the 1950’s rockabilly culture. (AP Photo/John Locher)

: In this April 5, 2015, photo, Angie Almilla kisses Eric Martinez while waiting in line for a pool party at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in Las Vegas. The event included fashion shows, dance lessons and contests set against a backdrop of rock n roll and pre-1963 classic cars. (AP Photo/John Locher)

: In this April 5, 2015, photo, wind blows the hair of Carl Schreiber, of Chicago, during a pool party at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

: In this April 5, 2015, photo, Rebecca Skehan, left, and Mark Skehan drink beer while listening to live music at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in Las Vegas. The music was a big draw for the couple, who came from Australia to attend the event. (AP Photo/John Locher)

: In this April 3, 2015, photo, The One and Only Inga performs during a burlesque show at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in Las Vegas. People started lining up over an hour before to make sure they had seats to the performance. (AP Photo/John Locher)

: in this April 5, 2015, photo, Sophie Spinelle, foreground, takes pictures of Carey Lynn during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

: In this April 4, 2015, photo, a woman who goes by Martha War sits by the pool during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in Las Vegas. Thousands of rockabilly fans attended the 18-year-old event. (AP Photo/John Locher)

: In this April 4, 2015, photo, Zack Simpson, right, and Dollie Simpson dance during a jive class at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in Las Vegas. Dance classes were held for Bopping, Jiving, Strolling and the Texas Two-Step. (AP Photo/John Locher)

: In this April 5, 2015, photo, women wait in line before taking part in a bathing suit contest at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in Las Vegas. Many of the attendees of the weekend wear vintage clothes. (AP Photo/John Locher)

: In this April 4, 2015, photo, Marilia Skraba, center, of Brazil, applies makeup while waiting to compete in the Miss Viva Las Vegas contest during the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in Las Vegas. The event draws thousands of people from around the world. (AP Photo/John Locher)

: In this April 3, 2015, photo, Chelsea Spirito, left, reacts as she watches a men’s bathing suit contest at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend in Las Vegas. Mae La Roux is on the right. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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