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 […]
Tag: retro
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…
R&B Hipshakers Volume 1 – CD / vinyl
Can't say I'd heard of this release, but R&B Hipshakers Volume 1 (aka teach me To Monkey) on the Vampisoul label seems will worth investigating. It's compiled by Mr Fine Wine (of Downtown Soulville radio show and podcast fame), pulling tracks from the Federal and King vaults, ranging from '56 […]
The Selecter 30th anniversary gig
If old school Two Tone is your thing, you might want to beat a path to the The Selecter 30th anniversary gig, specifically to celebrate 30 years since their debut album Too Much Pressure. Fronted by the Original vocalists, Pauline Black and Arthur 'Gaps' Hendrickson, The Selecter will perform two […]
Adidas Gazelle OG trainers return
If you like your trainers from the classic mould, you'll be pleased to hear about the return of the Adidas Gazelle OG trainers. Yes, a 1960s sportswear classic in two original colours – you can see the blue above, with the black variation pictured over the page. This particular reissue […]
The Five Aces – farewell gig
Glasgow's legendary R&B combo, The Five Aces, are sadly calling it a day. But don't despair, there's a final farewell gig on Saturday 28th August 2010. In conjunction with Friday Street (who will be providing DJ support), the band play at The Admiral, 72a Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 7DA. Doors […]
