Archive for June, 2008
by Modculture 27 June, 2008
Terry Hall this week played an invite-only gig (courtesy of Fred Perry Subculture) at London’s 100 Club under the name Terry Hall and Friends – and Electric Roulette was there to review it.
Not the Specials reunion that a few expected, but there were a number of Specials songs aired, as well as other tracks from Terry’s career and a few choice covers.
Check out the review via the link below and look out for a couple of videos from the night online over the weekend.
Read the Terry Hall review at Electric Roulette
by Modculture 25 June, 2008
Just around the corner is the Yorkshire Scooter Alliance (YSA) annual weekend get-together, Invasion.
Now into its 5th year, the Invasion sees scooterists from all over Yorkshire and beyond gather between the 11th and 13th of July. Expect the normal rally affair – custom show, dealers, soul & ska DJs – plus live music from The Finnlys, Barmy Surplus, RT3 (formerly The Purple Hearts) and The Vesparados. Plus there is a chance to win a restored scooter, a GP200 Streetracer. Admisson each day is just £6 to YSA memebrs, and £12 to non-members. The venue for the weekend is the Northern Events Arena in Pickering, which has all the on-site facilities you could hope for.
For more on the event, and on what The YSA does, visit their website here.
by Modculture 25 June, 2008
Eli ‘Paperboy’ Reed and The True Loves are a band out of time in 2008, but very much in tune with the sounds Modculture readers appreciate.
24-year-old Reed, from Allston, Massachusetts, has forged a sound based on the early 60s R&B, with Stax-style horn embellishments. From the soulful balladry of ‘Am I Just Fooling myself’, the funky ‘The Satisfier’, through to the hip-shakin’ ‘Doing The Boom Boom’, his voice is always at the fore, and (if you’ll excuse the pun) he always delivers. If you want authenticity then you’ve come to the right place, as Reed sings like his life depends upon it. His debut album Roll With You has just been released, to ecstatic reviews. Reed and his band are over for a few dates in Europe this summer. You can catch them at:
Paris La Maroquinerie (July 15th)
Amsterdam Paradiso (16th)
Belgium Dour Festival (17th)
Suffolk Latitude Festival (19th)
London Lovebox Weekender (20th)
London Arts Theatre (21st, Mojo Club with James Hunter)
London 229 (23rd)
London Proud Galleries (24th)
Glasgow King Tut’s (25th)
Gateshead Summetyne Festival (26th)
Hear Reed on his Myspace page here. You can buy the album Roll With You from Amazon here.
by Modculture 23 June, 2008
Here is the sort of book record collectors and music obsessives love to hate, but purchase regardless – a compendium of 500 Lost Gems Of The Sixties.
Well-known music author Kingsley Abbott has gathered together his favourite singles of the decade, all of which never made the UK Top 10. Featuring true stories, facts and general assorted trivia, it is definitely a book to dip into now and again, and help you weave together your knowledge of artists, labels and producers from the time. Artists featured include Fairport Convention, The Four Tops, Dick Dale, Martha & The Vandellas, Brain Wilson, The Chantelles, We Five, The Shangri-Las, Edwin Starr, The Righteous Brothers, Bobby Moore, The Rhythm Aces, and many more.
500 Lost Gems Of The Sixties is published by Ovolo and is available to buy for £11.67 from Amazon here. A limited (500 copies) hardback edition is also available. The book has its own promotional Myspace page, which can be found here. And if you live in London get along to Filthy MacNastys on the 8th of July for the book ‘launch’ (starts at 8pm, and is free entry).
by Modculture 23 June, 2008
Everyone’s favourite Ivy league outfitters J. Simons kicks off it summer sale this weekend.
The long-running Covent Garden outlet for traditional American clothing has reductions on most of its lines from Saturday 28th June at 11am. The future of the shop is still unknown (see previous news story here), so do grab the bargains whilst you still can.
Sale preview dates and times:
Saturday 28th June 11am-5.30pm
Sunday 29th June 11am-5pm
Monday 30th June 10am-6pm
Tuesday 1st July 10am-6pm
J. Simons can be found at 2 Russell St, Covent Garden, London WC2.
Visit J. Simons website here.
by Modculture 21 June, 2008
Believe me, Riot On Sunset Strip isn’t a great film – but it does have its great moments. And one of them is the theme tune by The Standells.
I don’t think you can buy this tale of teen rebellion on DVD right now (certainly not in the UK), but you can enjoy that Standells clip right now by clicking below. Or you can find more on the movie at Cinedelica here.
by Modculture 21 June, 2008
As we have mentioned previously, Filthy MacNastys is hosting the Mods: Influences and Aspirations exhibition – and to accompany it, Filthys has put together a short programme of mod-friendly nights (outlined below). The address is 68 Amwell Street, London EC1R 1UU, with more at the website.
Sunday 6th July – Mickee’s Sunday Explosion
The 6th of July see’s the return of the Mod cabaret otherwise known as the Sunday explosion! A light hearted event which explores the record boxes of a dedicated explorer of Sixties Soul and Mod club vibes! This month Mickee is joined on the decks by Tim ‘The Mod’ Fuller.
Tuesday 8th July – Book launch – 500 Lost Gems of the 60s
Kingsley Abbott’s 500 Lost Gems of the Sixties is a lovingly presented collection of artwork, true stories and gossip surrounding a very special selection of seven inch UK singles, all linked by one fact: each one was robbed of a top 10 position! To celebrate the book Ovolo Publishing are organising a one off event, starting at 8pm.
Thursday 17th July – Tall Poppies
From 8pm – catch a band on the up for free.
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by Modculture 21 June, 2008
You probably know that the V&A is currently hosting a Supremes exhibition, but you might not know that the V&A will soon be hosting a Motown Weekender.
And there’s sure to be something for everyone over the weekend of Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July, with the event promising DJs spinning soul, jazz and reggae alongside the Motown sounds, as well as films, talks, t-shirt printing, Supremes makeovers, dance routines and workshops.
In fact, if you want to know the full details, check the link below. All events are free.
Find out more at the V&A website
by Modculture 21 June, 2008
If you can’t make it to the Glasgow mod weekender, or simply want to get more of the same mod action, then take note: Friday Street celebrate its 8th anniversary this July.
On Friday July 25th expect the usual first-class mix of R&B, soul, boogaloo, and beat from the regulars, plus guest DJ Lee Miller. And taking home the musical memories is made easier, as everyone who attends will receive at 25-track CD absolutely free.
Friday Street, July 25th 2008
@ Blackfriars Underground, Bell St, Glasgow
10pm-3am, £5 entry
For more on Friday Street go to the Myspace page here.
by Modculture 20 June, 2008
If you happen to be in London and want a way of breaking up the midweek, the
Stag O Lee Preservation Society and Drinking Club could be for you.
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