Tag: retro

The Chords in Sheffield

As we've mentioned previously, The Chords have reformed and are playing some gigs – including one in Sheffield. The date for your diary is August 26th, with The Chords being supported by The Killermeters and The Universal at The Leadmill in the centre of Sheffield. Tickets are £15 and doors […]

Billy Preston – Agent Double 'O' Soul

Another video I spotted on the Modculture forums (posted up by the mod DJing legend that is Lee Miller I believe), a spot of Billy Preston. Our man is seen here on the playing with Ray Charles, rattling through Agent Double 'O' Soul, sporting a bold suit and throwing out […]

60s-style Esther Top from EC Star

With vast swathes of dresses available from retro reproduction brands, it's often difficult to find separates that excite in the same way. EC Star have pulled it off with aplomb, though, with this Esther Top. The sleeveless blouse captures the crossover between late fifties and early sixties style with ease, […]

Rock 'n' Roll London DVD

Any of you seen this? Perhaps the worst DVD cover in the history of the format and not something that says 'buy me' in any way at all. Yet the Rock 'n' Roll London DVD just might be an interesting watch. It's hosted by Art Wood. Yes, that Art Wood, […]

eBay watch: Quadrophenia novel – 99p

I know we've featured this before, but I also know a number of you are still looking for a copy, so I'm glad to flag up any cheap copies of the Quadrophenia novel by Alan Fletcher – like this one. Long out of print (probably not been printed since its […]

The Beat 30th anniversary show

Hot on the heels of The Selecter doing a 30th anniversary comes something similar from The Beat, which is doing its own 30th anniversary gig, performing the I Just Can't Stop It album (the band's debut) in its entirety. Yes, the album that brought us Mirror in the bathroom, Best […]

John Smedley summer sale starts

Another high profile sale – this time at the John Smedley online store. Yes, top notch, mod-friendly knitwear at reduced prices (and next day delivery if you need it quick). Check out the sale range, which includes the classic Leander long-sleeve top in Sea Island Cotton, with three button collar […]

Booker T's Green Onions in colour

Spotted this on the Modculture forums, but in case you missed it there, here's a superb clip of Booker T and the MGs doing Green Onions live in 1968. Not only that, the clip is in colour, unusual for the era. Check it out…