Archives for February, 2009
Political sequins
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
What struck me most at the Supremes exhibition at BM&AG today was how much Motown Records was instrumental to the black civil rights movement.
Motown was America’s largest independent record label and the most financially successful black owned business in the country. The marketing of their artists was crucial. It got black people on TV and [...]
Closing down sale…
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
My local record retailer Jibbering Records is closing its doors this Saturday with 50% off all stock.
The Mamas have had an important relationship with Jibbering over the years; indeed Bobbie and I first met when I was DJing for them at Drop Beats Not Bombs in 2006. We both at some point have worked in [...]
The Story of the Supremes: Exhibition
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
If you are into Motown, 60’s shift dresses, big hair and fantastically applied eye liner then check out this exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery from 21st February – 7th June.
This exhibition is a dazzling celebration of the queens of Motown and coincides with the 50th anniversary of the founding of Motown Records. At [...]
Stitches and Hos
Friday, February 13th, 2009
On Tuesday 24th February I will be bringing both types of needles to The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath Birmingham to DJ for the lovely folks at Stitches and Hos. Stitches and Hos is a monthly knitting night hosted by a motley crew of enthusiasts for all things knitted, crocheted, cross-stitched or threaded.
Say it loud [...]
I am one subservient, submissive and obedient wifey
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Because this morning for my birthday I was greeted with the Mayer Hawthorne limited edition heart shaped microgroove vinyl single. So I gots to stick to my promise and get back to the washing up, the cleaning, the cooking and serving my man some beer…
Enjoy…
“If you really loved me you would buy me this record….”
Friday, February 6th, 2009
Is what I have said to him.
Yes it’s Valentine’s Day a week tomorrow and yes I am a sucker for novelty shaped items especially when they are made out of wax, but hot darn it this record is BAAAD!
Golden boy, Mark Ronson has been quoted in saying this record is “…f$&king good” and I would [...]
God Save the 45…
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
On the 31st march 2009 the 7-inch 45 rpm microgroove vinyl single will reach the grand old age of 60! We are continuing our homage to the 7” single by flagging up this neat lil online game from God Save the 45 all you need is your space bar and your arrows…
The 45 is in [...]
Happy Birthday to the beloved 7″
Sunday, February 1st, 2009
On the 31st March 2009 the humble 45 RPM single vinyl disk celebrates its 60th birthday. First issued by RCA records in 1959 it initially came in different colours representing the various musical genres.
Seven-inch sales peaked in the UK in 1979, when a staggering 89 million of them were sold. Reissues of rare and classic [...]
The vinyl 45. A lifelong love affair!
Sunday, February 1st, 2009
As a young teenager in the 70s buying 45s was about the music only. You bought the latest rekkid and dashed home to play it. Of course nowadays when the latest purchase is in your hands it’s different scenario. Gently releasing it from it’s sleeve you inspect the latest treasure. And when I say inspect [...]