Friday, April 1, 2011

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SUZI QUATRO: ROCK WIRED ARTIST OF THE MONTH!

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 09:21 AM PDT

MICHAEL DAVIS: MUSIC IS REVOLUTION CONCERT!

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 08:23 AM PDT


Michael Davis

We'll be hanging with Mike and Angela Davis next Saturday to help support Mike's Music is Revolution Foundation at the Emerald Theater in Mt Clemens, Michigan


Mike Davis
Show starts at 7pm with tons of bands lining up to perform, see the poster below for details.


31 North Walnut Street
Mount Clemens, MI 48043-5610
(586) 913-1921
DIRECTIONS
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'EPONA" MARIJKE KOGER-DUNHAM

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 04:35 AM PDT


GREAT FAN MAIL FROM OUR READERS

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 04:19 AM PDT


SCOTT RICHARDSON

Hey Kimmer-

Just a (long) line to tell you how much I enjoyed looking at your site. I was sitting in my cube at the Flint DHS office today listening to the Tigers opener, and cleaning up the end-of-month loose ends. One of the youngsters began to talk about 'things that are gone', namely Tiger Stadium. I told him they'd pretty much torn down most of my playgrounds like TS & the Eastown, & that the Grande was now a ghosthouse. Curious, I pulled up serveral links to the Grande; one thing led to another and I somehow wound up at your place.

I about filled my britches when I saw the pics of Scott Richardson. I remember watching them play at Mt Holly in '67 or so. Glen had the first Les Paul I'd ever seen. And I distinctly remember hearing Scott claim that he'd written 'I'm so Glad', even though there were those of us that new better. ;) Seems like everytime I was at one of the big halls, SRC, Frijid Pink, the 5, Seger or the Bossmen/Frost opened. There sure as hell was no lack of homegrown talent in those days. Those bands often blew off the headliners. But if the Stooges were on the bill and we took a date, we sat far back or in the balcony. No one wanted Iggy humping their girlfriend.

Best memories from those days;

Hiding on the Grande fire escape in between the 1st & 2nd Airplane shows in 11/68. Guy checks the escape, sees us, says 'cool', and goes back in. We ran inside when we saw the line begin to move, and parked our skinny asses about ten feet back from the stage. After the Airplane's set, Phil Lesh & Bob Weir came out to jam for an hour or so.

Walking out of the Grande with Fred Smith's Mosrite. The 5 were bound for Europe, and decided it would be a great idea to trash their gear before they left. After the guitar took a fearsome beating, Fred whipped it into the audience. It landed smack in front of me, and I latched onto it like it was the Holy Grail. I stripped off the electronics, and later traded the body & neck to a guy for his English-release John Mayall & Who collections. A guitarist friend who plays the eastern seaboard under the name of Wally Duke still has the pickup switch-knob. He transfers it from guitar to guitar. Bet Fred would get a kick out of that.

A Who show at Cobo in 7/70. It was the eve of my 19th birthday. We'd stopped at Eddie's bar along I-75 near John R and bought as much Bronte Red Port as our cash allowed. It made us exceptionally stupid. Primed by The James Gang, we of course rushed the stage when The Who kicked it off with 'Heaven & Hell'. Later in the set, I shouted for 'Armenia'. Townshend heard me, laughed, and threw a beer on us. I didn't clean it off my glasses for a week.

Good times... We don't get down to the city very often these days. A couple shows a year and a few Tiger games is about it. But I cherish those memories, and still own a few touchstones... a pair of seats from TS out on the deck, some Grande cards, and posters from the showThe Frost recorded at the Grande, along with posters for Wishbone Ash & Steve Miller at the Birmingham Palladium. Sites like yours help to keep it all alive... thanks.

Burt Kellogg
Lapeer

Ps- The 'Bob Talbert's Detroit' video brought a tear to my eye when I saw the tombstone of Stormin' Norman. One hell of a ballplayer.

[New post] OPENING DAY!

OPENING DAY!

dailypop | April 1, 2011 at 3:04 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-2sJ

I have to come clean with my readers. After twelve years of building a strong database of followers, it is time to reveal my master plan.

What none of my readers realize is that my younger brother Melvin has been providing all of the research on games, comics and sci-fi stuff. In return I've been buying him candy and driving him to conventions. His needs are simple.

Many of my closest friends have been confused about the way I've been running the DailyP.O.P. as I have never once mentioned my love for the greatest sport team eva, the Red Sox.

Today, all that changes... make way for the new Daily POP!

Sox News today:

BostonHerald.com: Rangers want what the Red Sox have
Baseball Wires: Boston Red Sox (0-0) at Texas Rangers (0-0), 4:05 p.m.
Lonestar Ball: Series Preview: Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers
Dallas SBNation: Opening Day 2011: Texas Rangers Vs. Boston Red Sox
NY Times: Our Predictions for the 2011 Season
Guys with Bats News: Lots of people excited over BIG GAME!
White Hat Monthly: The Sox, and why we care
The Daily Holla: T Minus-1 hour for game time! Our predictions

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Decayed Glamour Cushions by Chocolate Creative

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 08:40 AM PDT

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The Decayed Glamour Cushions by Chocolate Creative, have allowed the designer Margarita Lorenzo to indulge her passion for vintage and antique furniture.

The cushion is handmade and uses 100% linen. Each piece is individually made so the exact design may vary, but rest assured they will all feature illustrations of grand pieces of furniture. Some designs feature just one piece such as a sofa or chandelier, whereas the design pictured here (also available in pink) has a whole collection of furniture.

The cushions cost £45 each from Chocolate Creative.

Retro ice cream spoons from Baci Milano

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 07:39 AM PDT

Ice cream
Though Summer may still be that little bit too far away, it's never a wrong time to indulge in some ice cream. Fifties-style ice cream accessories are a pretty common sight on the high street, so how about the slightly later looks of these retro ice cream spoons from Baci Milano

Each spoon is topped off with a Pop-style outline of a mouth, presumably open and ready to receive ice cream. The spoons may look as if they are made in plastic but they are in fact made from porcelain, adding a touch of seriousness to what could otherwise be a throwaway item. 

Still not too expensive though, as a set of four spoons costs £9. 

Buy them from Formahouse

Narbonne vintage style nesting tables from Artisanti

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 07:29 AM PDT

Nest of tables

Though your school days aren't the most obvious choice for home inspiration, that's exactly what is behind these Narbonne vintage-style nesting tables from Artisanti

The nest contains three tables, all with wood tops and cream-painted tubular legs that evoke a post-war style and create a vintage feel.

It's also the kind of furniture also being explored by Very Good and Proper at the moment. If you can't stretch your budget to afford those but like their looks, I'm pleased to say these are just that little bit cheaper - a set of these tables costs £179. 

Buy them online

Victorian Tile Magnets

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 04:46 AM PDT

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Liven up your living space with this colourful collection of Victorian tile magnets from the V&A.

The set of 63 different magnets can be tiled together (as shown) or used however your imagination desires. The total size of the attached magnets is 190mm x 286mm but you can seperate them into individual squares.

The beautiful collection is available for only £8.50 at the V&A. Although this particular item is not available through the website, if you call the V&A they can give you more details on when it will be back online.

eBay watch: Nissan Pao retro-styled car

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 04:44 AM PDT

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Despite talking about it as far back as 2006, we haven't really featured the Nissan Pao much on the site. Until now that is, as one has just come up on eBay.

The Pao is generally referred to as a 'retro wagon', a fairly roomy vehicle that was launched in Japan around the same time as the equally retro Nissan Figaro. However, unlike the Figaro, not many of these have been imported to the UK, so they are far less common.

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This one is fairly typical, dating to 1990 and described as a 'fresh import', with a 1-litre engine, 79,000 on the clock, automatic transmission, right hand drive, that quirky exterior, electric roof, retro-style dashboard and stereo, power steering and air conditioning. It's even for the original mats.

The importer has also added in a service, valet, HPI check, warranty, 12 months MOT, 6 months tax and all relevant documentation. Finished in a metallic beige, it's presumably ready to drive away. You can do that for £3,495 - or you can make an offer for the car, which is located in Birmingham.

Find out more at the eBay website

Floral gypsy tunic dress

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 04:39 AM PDT

222153619 Spring has definitely sprung and you can embrace the changing seasons with this 1970s-inspired floral gypsy tunic dress.

The lovely large print floral design and capped sleeves create a flattering floaty look and it's ideal when the temperature starts hotting up.

It's the perfect summer picnic daytime outfit, or with chunky heels and hooped gold earrings it creates a 1970s evening look with a modern twist. Get your own for only £24.99 from New Look.

Heal's Warehouse Sale coming in April - up to 70 per cent off for one day only

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 04:23 AM PDT

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Not long after the last one comes another Heal's Warehouse Sale - perfect for those classic and retro furniture bargains.

It takes place on Saturday 16th April 2011 from 9am until 1pm, with the promise of up to 70 per cent discounts off ex-display, clearance furniture and buyers' samples at the Heal's warehouse in Edmonton, London N9. This sale will offer 'hundreds of pieces including; sofas, armchairs, cabinets, dining tables, dining chairs and occasional tables. All items will be individually priced at greatly reduced prices', according to the company.

A delivery service is available on the day for bookings, should you be without transport. The full address is Heal's Distribution Centre, 10 Ardra Road, Edmonton, London N9 OBD. Check out the website to do some window shopping in advance - or to just check out the current range,

Heal's website

Sanderson Miro Wallpaper

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 03:09 AM PDT

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If you are beginning to tire of the ubiquity of Sanderson's Dandelion print on every imaginable product, then perhaps the Sanderson Miro Wallpaper is a good alternative.

Like the Dandelion print, this is another of Sanderson's designs from the 1950s, originally from a Sanderson cotton. It features a stylised leaf trail, centred vertically on the paper, with the leaves in various complementary colourways, such as red/gold, teal/orange and oyster/chocolate.

The wallpaper costs £32 per roll from John Lewis.

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