Friday, September 16, 2011

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DENNIS Z AND THE CLATTER!

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 08:47 PM PDT




I LOVE THIS SONG

Check out my friend Dennis Z's band The Clatter!



Clatter Fall/ Winter Schedule

Friday September 16
Cowley's
Farmington, MI

Saturday September 24

Clancy's

Clinton Township, MI

Saturday Oct 1
Cowley's
Farmington, MI

Friday October 14
Edison's
220 Merrill St., Birmingham, MI 48009



Saturday October 15
Edison's
220 Merrill St., Birmingham, MI 48009

Saturday, November 12

Clancy's

Clinton Township

Friday December 9
Edison's
220 Merrill St., Birmingham, MI 48009

Saturday December 10

Edison's
220 Merrill St., Birmingham, MI 48009

AUTHOR LUKE ROMYN: DARK PATH

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 08:12 PM PDT



Ran into Luke online last night and he looks fascinating... His first novel is out and the title is "Dark Path" His FB profile looked fun and I thought I would share a bit of his life and his new book with my readers... Check out Luke....RK

Luke Romyn spent many years, over seventeen in fact, working in the security industry. From door work in some of Australia's roughest pubs and clubs to protecting Mickey Mouse and the Disney crew from the overzealous jaws of tenacious toddlers, Luke has worked throughout Australia and internationally in a vast array of roles.

He's done close protection for UK celebrities in Fiji and chased feral pigs and snakes out of the jungle film sets on Steven Spielberg's and Tom Hank's epic: The Pacific. There are few things Luke hasn't seen.



With all this experience behind him, it would be tempting to write a set of memoirs. Instead, Luke utilized it to fuel his own expansive imagination and began writing fiction. Initially starting with short stories, Luke rapidly progressed onto novels.

His first book, THE DARK PATH, is now out and swiftly became a #1 best selling Horror and was also voted in the Top Ten Horror novels of 2009. His new novels, BLACKLISTED and BEYOND HADES, are almost set to go and will blow the roof off action thriller novels.



New York's underworld quivers at the mention of his name. Evil courses through his veins like blood and his conscience has lain dormant for over a decade while he has slashed and burned his way to the top of the food chain. Vain.

The Dark Man, born of torment into an existence of death. In the underworld of killers he reigns supreme. And yet he is chosen for a task of supreme benevolence. Why would he be selected to save a young boy, the Avun-Riah, and then protect him against a horde of enemies, both mortal and demonic? Because he is the only one with any hope of success.




DENIZ TEK: BELLS BEACH AND MORE PAINTINGS!

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 10:55 AM PDT


Deniz Tek

Here is a painting of Bells Beach in acrylic on canvas. I painted this in the snows of Montana, from a photo and memory, while longing for that elemental water and light.


Deniz Tek's painting of Bells Beach (SOLD)

On the south coast of Victoria, a couple of hours drive from Melbourne, is a beautiful string of beaches along the Great Ocean Road heading west. One of the first ones you get to is Bells Beach.

To get there you drive through Geelong, which is kind of like a mini-Detroit of Australia. They have car factories and heavy industry. It's economically depressed. It is the home of many great hard rock bands including Dave Thomas' Bored. I have played there many times with both Radio Birdman and solo, mostly at the Barwon Hotel, and it's always a riot. The crowds are drunk, stoned, dripping with sweat, wild.

They do whatever they want. There is always a lot of yelling and screaming ("when yaz f'in goin off mate f'in book em danno when ya gonna f'in play New Race?? Aaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!") This attitude can provoke the band into an over-the-top performance, and everyone goes home exhausted or passes out wherever.


Real photo of Bells Beach

For you Detroiters reading this, note that in Australia they still build Falcons! The black car in Mad Max was an early 70's XB Falcon. They built some fire breathers in the late 60's through early 70's, culminating in the ultimate 71 GTHO Phase III Falcon which had a Cleveland 351 V8.

There was going to be an even more awesome Phase IV, until the Australian government banned extreme high performance engines due to a growing number of road deaths. (this being typical of the "nanny state" public policy one often encounters there) Of course, the road deaths increased... it's not the car, or the gun for that matter; it's what you do with it.


*NEW* Pop 48x70

The Australian car industry also built a great version of the Charger. It was built on the smaller Barracuda pony car frame, the fastest version being a 265 6 cylinder hemi with a six pack: 3 Weber carbs. I am told that the fastest accelerating stock Aussie car of all time was the'72 E49
Charger R/T, 14.4 quarter mile, pretty amazing when you consider the little engine.

GM (Holden) made an Aussie muscle car called the Monaro, but I have not driven one and dont know much about them.



OK enough about cars.

So, driving out of Geelong, then you get to Torquay which is a little surf town, then there is Bells Beach. Further on is Lorne. The water is cold but totally clear and the light there is special.


*NEW* Blue Rings 16x12


*NEW* Bucket of Eels 11x14

If you'd like more information or to purchase your favorite Deniz Tek painting feel free to email me retrokimmer@gmail.com and I will forward it to Deniz for you...

DETROIT'S ROCK STAR ATTORNEY: SCOTT BATEY!

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 09:13 AM PDT


Scott Batey

Yesterday I had the immense pleasure of hanging out with Attorney Scott Batey. We met through a mutual friend and talked on the phone about some things for business. We found we had so much in common. We both are total music fans and love Detroit Rock n Roll.

I have to tell you that Scott is the sharpest lawyer I have ever talked with. On top of that he is so nice! Sure didn't expect that. I heard what a top notch litigator he is and I assumed he'd be kind of tough... Not at all. Scott mentioned to me many times that he became an attorney to help people... Never had an attorney ever tell me that! How refreshing!



Scott has some really nice Tom Petty autographed memorabilia hanging in his law office. We both love collecting rock posters and back stage passes... Maybe I should take all of my rock stuff out to his office! LOL Need a big truck to do it...



Here is Scott in front of some of his coolest memorabilia. I brought Scott a little gift. Gave him a really old Fred "Sonic" Smith button that Stanley T. Madhatter had given me. Hang on to that button Scott! :)



Nice backstage pass for the Police reunion in 2007...

Scott and I could have sat in that office talking music and sharing videos all week! It was so much fun to see what music Scott is into. I asked him to pick some songs that are symbolic of his life and they are great. I learned so much from his choices. It is fantastic for me to be turned on to new music.. His songs picks were all completely new to me. Scott is totally immersed in the music, lyrics, arrangements, and biographies of his favorite bands. Truly encyclopedic in terms of Scott's favorite musicians.

Maybe we can talk Scott into guest writing for Retro: Kimmer in the near future. I had a really great time at Scott's office and look forward to working with him soon. Thank you so much Scott and many thanks to Ban! RK


Scott's favorite band is Bono and U2

Here are Scott's video picks to listen to the music and lyrics. Lyrics are very important to Scott and myself. Understanding what the songwriter is envisioning is crucial to learning about a song


U2 Unknown Caller



Radiohead Let Down



Everlast What It's Like



MGMT Flash Delirium

IGGY POP SAYS SCOTT ASHETON ALMOST DIED THIS SUMMER

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 07:39 AM PDT


The Stooges

Finally there is an official release about the health scare surrounding Scott Asheton this summer. I knew it was very serious but we had a very difficult time finding any information on his condition. Scott Morgan was very upset as Rock Action is one of his oldest friends. Dennis Thompson played with the Stooges in July and he was greatly concerned as he and Scott A are long time pals...

We are happy though to hear that Scott A is doing much better, here is the full story.... RK

IGGY POP SCOTT ASHETON STORY


Iggy and The Stooges just wrapped up their annual summer tour of European festivals, but they did most of the dates without original Stooges drummer Scott Asheton – who is recovering from an undisclosed illness. "He was rushed to the hospital after our appearance at Hellfest in France," Iggy Pop tells Rolling Stone. "He was on a flight to England when all sorts of hell broke loose. Without proper medical attention right there he would have bought it. He got very, very good care from the British and all sorts of tests. He's now at home in Florida and I think he'll be fine with a lot of rest."

The Stooges are doing a four-date West Coast tour of the U.S. in September, but Asheton will miss those dates as well. "I want to get him up next year," says Iggy. "The fella that came in to do the job [Larry Mullins] is a worshipful acolyte of his drumming who has been studying every four bars of our musical output since he was a teenager. He knows the songs forwards and backwards."

Here's more from conversation with Iggy Pop.

[New post] Make Way for Captain America (1979)

Make Way for Captain America (1979)

Do you think that Captain America made his big screen debut this Summer in The First Avenger? Think again. Aside from the 1991 feature film and the Republic Films serial, there is another movie starring the shield-hurling hero. Starring Reb Brown (of MST3L lampooned 'Space Mutiny'), a pair of TV movies released in 1979 saw the light of day only to sulk in obscurity since.

Captain America 1979

This year, both Captain America and its sequel Death Comes Too Soon, co-starring Christopher Lee of Hammer Horror and Star Wars fame, will be released by Shout! Factory.

Captain America (1979) Trailer
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The TV movies take a healthy amount of liberties, from the super soldier serum being called FLAG—Full Latent Ability Gain to the details surrounding his origin (Rogers receives the injection after surviving a car crash). As a kid, I remember being a fan of both the Amazing Spider-Man and Incredible Hulk TV series (heck, I even watch a bit of Wonder Woman), but recall being very confused by this one.

Working with a a team of experts, Rogers is a cut-rate Bionic Man fighting villains who pose a threat to the country. A customized motorcycle, van and shield complete the hero's arsenal, but his own enhanced abilities serve him best in his missions. Utilizing the tried and true 'special effects' very familiar to Wonder Woman, Captain America can jump great heights, is capable of feats of strength and runs remarkably fast. It's all very schticky, and Reb Brown's acting gives a new meaning to term 'wooden,' but if you are in need of a fun retro flick, this could be worth a look.

Pre-order Captain America / Captain America II: Death Too Soon

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Adidas Gazelle II trainers reissued in blue and white

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 10:42 AM PDT

Gaz2

I know not everyone loves the second-generation shape, but for those of you that do, the Adidas Gazelle II trainers have been reissued in an eye-catching blue and white.

The upper, as you've probably guessed, is suede, with the white detailing in leather, things finished off with a gum sole unit, the zig zag detailing on those leather stripes and the white tongue.

£59 is the asking price.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Celia Birtwell flask

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 10:32 AM PDT

 

Flask

 

Make your trip to work a little better with this Celia Birtwell flask.

Hardly anyone takes a flask to work anymore as the likes of Starbucks and Costa have replaced any need for one. But getting out this beauty on your commute will not only fill all your fellow passengers with envy but also cheer up your daily journey a little more. If the flask doesn't really fit your lifestyle then why not get it out while your out for a picnic or possibly a day at the races. The beautiful flask by legendary designer is a must - even if it just sits on your shelf looking pretty.

Get your own at Urban Outfitters for £20.

Pearl rope necklack

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 10:21 AM PDT

Pearl
Glam up your life with this pearl rope necklace.

We've all seen Banana Republic's Mad Men collection but for those on a slightly smaller budget French Connection has created this beautifully classy pearl necklace to adorn yourself with. For those not fans of the show (start watching immediately) this necklace is the perfect addition to any Autumn/Winter outfit this year.

It's only £15 from French Connection.

C://Run Wallpaper from CUSTHOM

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 10:19 AM PDT

Custhom

This C://Run Wallpaper is a little more special than just a stylish celebration of the immortal QWERTY keyboard.

The very clever people at CUSTHOM use an industrial embroidery machine to draw their design, creating delicate & exact lines you see in this very intricate wallpaper. They then reproduce the design using the more familiar block printing method. Never has there been a more appropriate wallpaper for the home office of a tech geek!

As you might expect, such innovative techniques mean the resulting product doesn't come cheap. The C://Run Wallpaper is £146 from Bouf.

Knap midcentury-style sofa bed by Per Weiss at Heals

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 08:41 AM PDT

Knap

Form and function come together perfectly with the Knap midcentury-style sofa bed by Per Weiss, which is available at Heals as part of its celebration of Scandinavian design this Autumn.

This is actually a new design, but taking inspiration from Scandinavian design of the 1950s and '60s. The Knap is split in to two adjustable parts with three positions: sofa, recline and bed. The main body consists of high quality pocket springs and foam that sits upon a stainless steel frame. Upholstered in a natural cotton cover with oak tapered legs.

Incredibly stylish and if you have friends staying over regularly, pretty useful too. £1,395 is the price, with pre-orders now being taken.

Find out more at the Heals website

J. Crew Café cropped wool-tweed pants

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 08:30 AM PDT

PantsWho says that tweed is only for boys? These dapper Café cropped wool-tweed pants from J. Crew are just the right side of chappish for the vintage girl about town.

The straight legged cropped pants are perfect for this time of year, before the howling winds and frosts have hit. Made with genuine wool tweed, the pants are crisply creased down the front and are cuffed for a preppy Teddy girl feel. Team with brogues or loafers to out-chap the dandiest of them all.

The Café cropped wool-tweed pants are £140 from Net-A-Porter. See the website for more details.

eBay watch: 1960s Triumph Herald 1200 convertible

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 07:00 AM PDT

Her1

Great time to buy a convertible car right now, summer has just gone and there's not a lot of demand. Which could mean this 1960s Triumph Herald 1200 convertible is a potential bargain, especially with no reserve.

The Triumph Herald has always been the affordable classic, a stylish number once common on Britain's roads. Not as much now, but still a head-turner. This one looks a decent option. Dating back to 1968, it has 93,800 on the clock, which isn't bad for the years.

Her2

On top of that, the current owner has looked after it, with plenty of upgrades - a new high output altenator fitted, electronic ignition, replacement single weber carbs, rear shockers, K&N air filter, chrome rocker cover, new discs and calipers on the front, pads all round, battery, fuel gauge…the list goes on. It also has 11 months MOT and is tax exempt.

Fancy it? Like we said, there's no reserve and right now, the price is £301.

Find out more at the eBay website

Trumstand - turn your iPhone into a vintage gramophone

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 04:59 AM PDT

Trum

We've seen some weird and wonderful iPhone add-ons in the past, but the Trumstand is perhaps the most extravagant of the lot. But if you fancy a piece of modern-meets-Victoriana, it could be just the job - at a price.

It's a hefty thing, no mistake, weighing in at 4.3kg, the horn handcrafted in brass, with a nickel or gold-powdered finish, sat on a machined block of aluminium.

As for the audio, well, just like an original gramophone, the sound is generated  from resonance created within the horn. The power supply is purely to charge your smartphone.

The downside? You guessed it, that price. All of the Trumstands are made to order and all sell for £1,499.99.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Bus Route Poster

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 02:45 AM PDT

Bustours1c 
This simple, but smart Bus Route Poster is an original print from the 1960s.

The design consists of two bright red buses (one double-decker, one single desk bus) against a background blue lines framing the poster. There is a blank white centre where the travel details would have been written. These posters are unused, so don't have anything in the centre – you could perhaps write something in there yourself, although I think they look good as they are.

Buy the poster online from £60 from Present and Correct.

Firehouse Seats

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 02:35 AM PDT

Firehouseseats 
 
 
It's a pity that Pedlars has only recently added these Firehouse Seats to its growing vintage collection as they would have been ideal for the garden in summer.

The double folding seats were purchased from a Fire House in update New York and date back to either the 1930s or 1940s. They have only been able to buy thirty of them, so if you want one, you should probably get in soon.

The seats cost £395 from Pedlars.

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