It goes without saying that all great parties start with an epic pre-game, and we pre-gamed in style on this live broadcast from Loews Ventana Canyon Resort as the clock ticked down for their first annual Rockabilly & Blues BBQ!

One of the Rockabilly & Blues BBQ culinary stations: Top Knot Farms chicken suspended over a live fire by chain cables!

Our guests included just a few of the local farmers and purveyors who brought their best to this evening under the starts, including Michael Muthart of Top Knot Farms, Rod Miller of E&R Pork, and Todd and Sherry Martin of Tucson Tamale Company. We also caught up with Chef Ryan Clark, of Casino Del Sol, who revealed the latest on his upcoming Arizona Farm & Food Festival, and Aaron Wolf, of the

One of two 180-pound hogs that was smoked for guests at the Rockabilly & Blues BBQ!

Flying V Bar & Grill at Loews Ventana Canyon, who unveiled some of the new seasonal dishes that are stars of his new fall menu!

What a way to shake, rattle, and roll!