Tag Archives: blues

Ton Up Video for Hipsters and Rockers.

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
04 Oct

Howdy all

Today I saw  video a mate of mine posted and had to share it, Hipsters on Cafe Racers to the tune of Chris Rea Road to Hell.

The Bird is well Ropey, I was laughing my socks off watching this, no idea where this came up and see a few faces I know from Back home but It just made me crack up today, so sit back and get the cringe Meter out as it will go off the peg! No Skid Lids and riding with your Gob open is a nice invite for any insect to enter for a look. LOL!

Below is Imelda May- Ireland’s Gorgeous Rocking Singer, – I hear many complain that she has sold out, changed her image and style, but I think many people forget.

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She is a musician, she is finding her own way, her own route in the life of a music icon and I wish her all the luck in the world, although she is Irish and has plenty of luck of her own.

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Sure I miss that Ram Horn Hair style but I still dig her and good on her for following her dream,.

Recorded by Channel 4 Back home in 2013 Imelda lets you into her life and music tastes as well as influences.

Good Luck Imelda I am sure you will Rock the world even more, such an awesome talent and write her own material too.

Thanks for reading my Blog today, have fun with what you do.

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MOONEYES XMAS PARTY TOMORROW

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
09 Dec

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Mooneyes Xmas Party Show & Drag 2016

I shall be attending as this is the best end of year meet up in

So Cal, always great to see friends I have not seen for many years, make sure you make it as it will be a Doozy!

I will be riding my Trumpy to beat the traffic as you may be inline for a while to get in, if you have a flathead, make sure you have plenty of water for the radiator.
Save the date: Saturday December 10, 2016
at Irwindale Speedway
500 Speedway Dr. Irwindale, CA 91706

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Rain or shine

Where the CQQLEST people and CQQLEST cars gather!
+ Car Show
+ Run what’cha Brung 1/8 mile drags
+ Pinup Contest
+ Live music
+ Vendors
+ Hot Rods, Customs, Choppers and more:

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General Admission is $5.00 per person (adult)
Children, 12 years and under are free.
General Parking is $10.00 per vehicle.

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CONFIRMED LIVE BANDS
Colony Boys
Go Getters
Gamblers Mark
Hot Rod Trio
Dynotones

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For Pin-up Contest information, please contact:
Mitzi at mitziandco@gmail.com

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Visit out Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/963344197114524/

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PLEASE COME EARLY TO GUARANTEE A PARKING SPACEPreregistration does not guarantee a parking space. Although we do have reserved sections for the car show entries, all parking is based on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive early to secure a parking space. Gate opens by 6AM. Parking is managed by Irwindale Speedway. Once the parking lot is declared full, the gate will be closed and no vehicles will be permitted into the parking area until an official confirms an open space. MOONEYES does not have any control over the parking situation. We apologize for the trouble and any inconvenience this may cause.
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Please Note: THE PARKING LOT WILL FILL UP QUICK.
Please do not setup tents in open spaces or block empty spaces. Please cooperate with the parking lot attendants at all times. After all, they are just doing their job.

moon14Make sure that you Come early, park early, take it easy and enjoy a fine day at the show!

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Tomorrow, December 10th, I’ll be at, Mooneyes X-Mas Party at Irwindale Speedway in my Santa Suit! If any photographers want to shoot with me, send me a message! See you tomorrow bright and early!

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We appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding the parking situation.
Thank you very much.

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ENTRY DEADLINE: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2016

 

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SHOW CAR Registration:
All show cars are limited to pre 1965 model years.
PREREGISTRATION ENTRY FEE: $20.00 includes 1 car and 2 persons.
Registration Entry Fee at the gate (at show) is $40.00 (1 car & 2 persons)
Motorcycles are $15.00 Preregistration or at the gate.

Entry form: – SHOW CAR Entry Form
Registration is CLOSED

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ENTRY DEADLINE: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2016

DRAG RACE Registration:
RUN WHATCHA BRUNG! Test your car & your skills!
PREREGISTRATION ENTRY FEE: $40.00 (race car entry fee)
PREREGISTRATION ENTRY FEE: $40.00 (motorcycle/drag bike entry fee)
Preregistration includes 1 vehicle pass and 2 wristbands.
Drag cars are limited to pre 1969 model years.
NHRA SAFETY RULES APPLY. CARS MUST PASS ON-SITE INSPECTION PRIOR TO RACING.
Trailer parking: $20.00 (Trailer must fit within 36-foot space)

Entry form: – DRAG RACE Registration
Registration is CLOSED

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ENTRY DEADLINE: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2016

VENDOR BOOTH APPLICATIONS & SHOW REGISTRATIONS:

Please print the document, fill out the form completely and send it in. See form for our address and related information. For any specific questions, please contact us at sales@mooneyes.com or by calling (562) 944-6311.

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Registration period:
START: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
DEADLINE: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2016
*Registrations may end early without any notice, depending on space available.

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All vendors must have a City of Irwindale business license and they must apply for the business license online at
http://www.irwindaleca.gov/index.aspx?NID=186.
Please note that the cutoff date for applying for a business license is Monday, December 5, 2016.

Entry form: – Vendor Booth Application
Registration is CLOSED


For all inquiries please contact sales@mooneyes.com or call direct (562) 944-6311

 

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Some tunes to blow away the cold blues.

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
19 Dec

Saturday, its a little cooler today but not like back home for sure and to remind me of the cold and wet of jolly old England, here is some cool stuff I know that you will enjoy if you are interested in rhythm and blues.

 

Sister Rosetta Tharpe is a name I am sure you would of not heard of, she was to me, one of the best Blues- Gospel artists who never got the recognition of her skills. Elvis Presley adorned her Music, Chuck Berry listened and learned from her chords, this Black woman from the USA started this style of picking that nobody had ever heard before.
For me, she was and always will be “The Godmother of Rock n roll”

 

 

Below we start of with her on a British tour and yes in the wind and the rain, she still entertained the crowd and gets right into er guitar, not many would even do that today, so sit back and enjoy the talents of Rosetta and her booming Vocal chords.

I will never tire of her classic songs that are delivered with more punch than Mike Tyson, what a thunderous champion of the Blues.

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So I sure hope not only are you amazed to not of heard of this wonderful lady, but with any luck like me, you will stop and think that she deserves so much recognition into the Rock n Roll hall of fame.

 

 

I was amazed by her power of her vocal chords, she also was a great guitar player and just had that natural ability to pull in the crowd, you cannot help but love this woman, I was blown away by her presence and musical talent.


So here is a documentary if you are hooked like i was many years ago, this will tell you all about this wonderful lady of the Blues!

Enjoy.

Cool Tunes that I listen too.

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
22 Apr

OK, for your Morning Cup of CAFE, here we are with a few sounds that I like to listen to from time to time.

 

 

Good friends of mine are Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys, his lead Guitarist – Ashley Kingman has been a mate of mine for quite a few decades now when we had BSA Bantams and used to head out to Hemsby for a Rockin Weekender, this band has been around for many Moons and never tire of their cool style.
And great to see them on late Night with Conan OBrian, so get this band out to the world on a Major TV network.

So being a blog on Tuesday, here are some tracks I dig that you can play whilst you work, some you may like, some you may not, but I dig it all and thanks for looking.

 

 

 

 

Foot Tapping, Knee Slapping Sounds that I listen too !

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
23 Feb


Plenty of sounds that I like these days and here is a cool french band called.
Jake Calypso & His Red Hot – My Baby Rocks
They sure can belt cool 50’s style Rockabilly and I dig the song.

Going with some traditional Blues with some Scat man thrown in for good measure, I love the raw style of Blues and hope this gets your foot tapping.

I saw Fellow Brit play at the House of Blues last year, a talented guy who loves the sounds of Doctor Ross and the Chicago Blues Slide.

Now Darrel Higham is a great British guitar picker – and this is how he shows you if you want to have a sound like Scotty Moore, then just try this.

I dig the sounds of the rockabilly days when i was at the weekenders in the UK back in the 80’s and this certaingly has that Rockin 80’s feel.

Now back home Jack Rabbit Slim was a solid sounding rockabliiy band and still bang their stuff out. Cannot get enough of this.

This time how about something a little different? This band is from the Ukreine and with the troublks out there, its a shame they cant go and watch this band, they have a heavy Johnny Burnette feel to their music and I dig it, cool title and great music.

Just thought I would add some unusual sounds for you lot to listen too that I dig, hope you liked it?

Cool Videos that I dig

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
26 Jan

OK, every now and again I make up some cool listings of Music Videos that I personally like.

Now I know you may not like them all, but this is the stuff I like and gives you an idea of what turns my dial.

This video that’s now up is from Norway, boy- they have some wild women there by the sound of it.

 

Now out into the dry lake bed for some smooth Rockin Sounds.

Ok, time for the Reverend to teach you how to eat.

The Baboons with it’s Dark, I have no idea what the song is about really as the video is unusual but a smoth track none the less.

Junior and the Cell mates play a cool set of licks and sing great in English.

Now back to my Home Country and a fella named Ian Bowerman not only can play the guitar, he is a one man band and cam blues like the original Doctor Ross,Lightning Hopkings and Howling Wolf.
This guy is awesome to see live.
Check him out, he goes by the name of “Dollar Bill”