By Richie Rich June 30, 2008.
In the 1960′s Mr. Newton Dunbar came to the UK from Jamaica and founded the first Reggae-oriented music venue’s called ‘The Four Aces Club‘, which for some 33 years was home to the most influential black music and musicians to date. It introduced new music genres to the UK like; Reggae, Ska, Jazz and Soul performed at the time by artists like Desmond Decker, Jimmy Cliff, Count Shelly, Ann Peebles, Percy Sledge, Ben E King Billy Ocean and many others. This gave the club authenticity to attract artists like The Clash, Chrissie Hynde, Bob Marley, The Slits, Sex Pistols, Marc Bolan and Bob Dylan who were heavily influenced by the infectious pulsating rhythms! It pioneered the early indoor Rave scene during the days of Acid House music in the middle 80′s. Despite its success it came under fire from the local Police and was forced to close its doors in the late 90′s due to a compulsory re- possession ordered by the local Authorities to make way for the regeneration in Hackney for the fourth coming Olympics in 2012.
This free two day event is called ‘The Motown Weekender’ July 5th-6th, featuring Talks from the Supremes, screening films like ‘Standing in the Shadows of Motown’ and other films along with exhibitions and various feature’s.
‘Legacy in the Dust’ will be screened on the 6th of July and they will also be exhibiting a still exhibition featuring stills from the film original hand drawn posters and flyers etc.
By Alex June 23, 2008.
On 7th and 8th of June, End Of the Line with Tiger Beer, G-Shock and Rockstar along side Carhartt Europe brought – for the very first time – Meeting Of Styles to the UK.
The tour continued across Europe and took some UK bod’s with them.
BIG BIG BIG up’s go to Probs, Bonzai, Replete, Sune, Rocket and Rota, who went out there, TT and TPN who all smashed the pasty so hard there was hot pasty filling on everybodies faces.
BIg Up’s to all the artists who painted at the UK events:
Snug, Probs, Insa, Bonzai, Lovepusher, Xenz, Busk, Alex Martinez, Replete, Sune, Sares, Skire, Keen, Tobe, Beat, Bamke and Alfa and all artisits ant all the events across the continent. A real treat to see such amazing talent grace the walls and trains of Shoreditch, East London and Europe.
Words really cant express how sick these guys really are, so please peep the Flickr page for all the UK and Europe action
Until next time…………….
By Sam June 17, 2008.
After the Success of Guy McKinley we have a new exhibition of works by local northerner, Jon Lawrence at the Carhartt Store Manchester.
Opens in store on Saturday 21st June.
John Says “I believe my work should challenge traditional ideas, habits and assumptions. My concerns with the loss of humanity and childhood memories within society are preserved as three dimensional objects, robust, tactile and purposefully imperfect.
I use the traditional techniques of slip casting and Silversmithing to express my interest in objects with integrity and character. Found at farmers’ auctions, charity shops or from my own collection I cast these antiques making clay replicas, manipulating and fusing them together adding transfers, lustres and graffiti-like scrawls.”
So get yourself down to the Manchester Store and grab a piece of Jons work for a great price, both Radio & Trainer available to buy for £450 & £55 respectively…
By Alex June 16, 2008.
One Week, One Artist.
Each Artist gets one week to complete the work before it goes on show.
Start The Clocks, if you don’t get the Crystal you get locked in!!
Private view starts tomorrow 1800hrs at The Maverik Showroom on Redchurch Street.
For Further Info Contact Angelo…
Angelo Carnielo
Maverik Showroom
68-72 Redchurch Street
E2 7DP London
0207 739 600
By Alex .
It all kicks off in the Carhartt Warehouse in Hackney, from 5pm THIS SATURDAY!!!!
Please bring your own locks and chains etc as there is NO allocated space for bikes. We cannot be held responsible for the safety of your bi-cycles.
On the night there will be wee competitions, a film preview and booze all courtesy of The Carhartt Warehouse.
This is the first magazine of its kind and is still in its infancy. So come down and be a part of something really special. Its promises to be a great night if you’re a fixed freak or just a bit bike-curious or just want to come hang out.
Please don’t drink and ride. (But if you do, make sure it’s your bike and you adhere to the Highway Code at all times!)
