On February 25th, 2024, a father and son duo, Richard “Dixie Dee” and Richie Derwald found themselves In the Flamingo Lounge with Rockabilly Greg.

Richard “Dixie Dee” Derwald’s story is unique, as he balanced being a musician, composer, vocalist and recording artist with aspirations to become a professional wrestler. As a member of the music scene since 1957, he played upright bass in gigs at places such as Knickerbocker Lounge and the Capri Lounge on Niagara St. For a full bio of Richard “Dixie Dee” Derwald, visit Rockabilly Greg’s website here.

Richard “Dixie Dee” Derwald’s son, Richie Derwald, followed in his father’s footsteps as a musician, and has defied genres. From starting out with country music tributes to taking on a glam rock persona, Richie Derwald has had an extensive, far-reaching career in music. You can listen to his music here. Richie Derwald is now a public speaker, where he inspires others and promotes mental wellness, and tours as a member of “The Up Guys.”

To learn more about Richie Derwald’s story, visit www.richiederwald.com, and read more about The Up Guys at www.theupguys.com.

Greg Hennessey’s “In the Flamingo Lounge with Rockabilly Greg” podcast is must listen content for fans of Western New York music. Hennessey just started his sixth season of podcasts, and he’s got over 100 episodes in his archives at https://rockabillygreg.com.

New episodes are available at 9 a.m. EST each Saturday at RockabillyGreg.com. Each posting includes a link to the podcast, website, and social media links, images, and other interesting tidbits about the week’s guest(s).