Archive for June, 2011
by Modculture 25 June, 2011
Not a traditional mod event, but Run For Cover in Salford will almost certainly appeal to a good number of folk with mod leanings.
It's a band and DJs night, intended to be a showcase for live 60s and psych-influenced acts doing the rounds. Of which there are many right now. The launch night, which takes place at The Kings Arms, Bloom Street in Salford (not far out of Manchester centre) is called A Psychotic Reaction and runs from 3am to midnight, the bands on from 5pm on Saturday 17th September.
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by Modculture 17 June, 2011
If you're out and about in London on Friday 1st July, might be worth checking out The Goodfoot, which you'll find at Madame JoJo's, 8-10 Brewer St, Soho, London.
Eddie Piller is guest DJ, working alongside resident DJ Snowboy for 60s Funk, Northern Soul, Boogaloo and Mod Jazz, through the hours 10pm until 3am.
£8 gets you in.
Madame JoJo's website
by Modculture 17 June, 2011
Don't try saying it after a few drinks, but if you are in the area, you can catch Bronco Bullfrog in Birmingham on the big screen.
It's part of a double bill of Barney Platts-Mills movies being shown by the Birmingham International Film Society (BIFS). The other is Private Road, which you can find out about here. Also, if Bronco Bullfrog has passed you by, there's a review of that here.
The screening is at the Library Theatre, which is in Birmingham city centre, round the corner from the Central Library and Paradise Forum, taking place on Wednesday 29th June from 6:15. Also on hand will be Bronco cast member Roy Haywood, discussing the movie. Tickets are £3.50 waged, £2.50 concessions.
Find out more at the BIFS website
by Modculture 17 June, 2011
The original Anthony Burgess novel was said to have been influenced by the conflict between mods and rockers (although for me, it seems a little early to have done so), while the movie of A Clockwork Orange took that shock value to another level on its release. 40 years on, it still has impact.
The Scenester went along to a recent screening, organised by the See Film Differently people, who screen cult movies in their original surroundings. This one was screened at Brunel University, home to many of the movie's key locations.
Check out his review of the movie and the event around it online now. Probably worth bookmarking that movie site too, some interesting screenings do take place all over the UK, often with free tickets.
A Clockwork Orange at Brunel reviewed
by Modculture 17 June, 2011
Another source of big discounts, the End Clothing sale just gone online.
Adidas, Baracuta, Fred Perry, Gitman, Levi's, Lacoste, Lyle and Scott, Pretty Green – all there and many more at knockdown prices.
You can grab the Adidas Rom trainers above for £39, slim fit G9 Harrington jackets are down to £95, Fred Perry x Tootal scarves are down in price, as are Fred Perry shirts and polos and repro vintage Levi's. Grab 'em while you can.
End Clothing online sale
by Modculture 17 June, 2011
What do you do with the body of a rusty early '60s Vespa? Well, you can do it up or you can do what designer Neil Cox did and turn it into a Vespa coffee table.
Apparently some kind of recycling exercise, the body was sandblasted and then coated with 'black Plasti-Dip'. The finishing touch, of course, is the glass surface.
Is it for sale? Not obviously, but if you like the idea of it you can always contact the designer via the site.
Find out more at the Coroflot website
Thanks to Karen for the tip off as ever!
by Modculture 16 June, 2011
We have featured both Piper Gates Design and its artwork for The Prisoner some time back, but for real value, this set of eight posters featuring The Prisoner is well worth a look. Especially as it's also a limited edition
As you can (or might remember), the artwork is a mix of The Prisoner and vintage Penguin books, combining to create something eye-catching and retro. This particular set features eight designs on posters measuring 30 x 40cm, printed on high quality 200 gram paper and in a limited run of just 50 sets.
You can buy a set online via eBay for the affordable price of just £12.99. See some close-ups over the page.
Find out more at the Piper Gates Design eBay website
Via Retro To Go
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by Modculture 16 June, 2011
With the changeover to a new site happening before this event, I'll just run a news piece flagging up the Brighton Mod Weekender 2011, which takes place over 26th, 27th and 28th August 2011.
Details are still coming together, but if you want to go, might be as well to get your accommodation sorted now. When there, you can check out all the events at the Komedia Theatre in the Lanes area, which includes three live bands, allnighters, market, record fair, scooter competition and the ‘Sounds of the Birdcage’ exhibition featuring rare Action memorabilia as a preview to a book about the legendary '60s Mod band. There are also free daytime events at the Volks, near the seafront.
You can get your tickets now, with full details to be confirmed nearer the time.
by Modculture 16 June, 2011
While the content might not be as good as it could have been, the Mojo '60s magazine might well be worth a look.
According to the official write-up. this 60s-centric publication comes with 'an exclusive, super-collectible' 7-inch vinyl copy of the Beach Boys' Cabinessence on coloured vinyl no less. As long as the copies haven't already been stolen from the cover. There's also in-depth stories on the Rolling Stones' Between The Buttons, acid and The Red Krayola. Plus unseen Hendrix, Dylan's 1966, a Baron Wolman portfolio, Roy Harper on the first moon landing, and the The Beatles.
According to Spectre on the forums, there's also some Small Faces content, a 'list of 'mod scorchers' and 'the diary of a mod girl'. Downside? That vinyl insert has bumped up the price to £9.99. Grab one from WH Smiths if you fancy it.
Mojo website
by Modculture 16 June, 2011
They did a voucher code last week and now there are even bigger discounts in the Clarks summer sale.
There's up to 50 per cent off this time, although if you are after desert boots, the discounts are nearer the 33 per cent mark. The pair above for example, in a 'smokey brown suede' were originally selling for £79, but are now available for £49.
Check out these and the rest of the markdowns at the site.
Clarks summer sale
