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Love what I do

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
09 Oct

I have always been an outgoing sorta fella and enjoy doing different things, below is just a snippet of some things that I have done for a TV Company and boy had a blast for 2 years, meeting all sorts of great bands, people and looking into the interesting lifestyles, be it Rockabilly, Hot Rodding or art work etc.
it took me all over the United States and I have more to do, but thanks for all your support, its you lot that makes me enjoy what I do in life.

19 years here and having so much fun with what I do with Bikes, Hot Rods, Artwork and checking out all the cool Americana that I come across in this Great country.

Few Tunes to Make a Tuesday fly by

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
28 Aug

Can’t believe it is already Tuesday, here at Carpys Garage I not only build Motorcycle, make parts and paint etc, there are so many other things , like packing orders and shipping all over the globe, every day- 6 days a week, now, sometimes to make the day chirp along, I like to play some sounds, and today I thought that I would share some tunes that make my toes tap and maybe, just maybe yours too.

It’s not all just about Motorbikes for me, I love Cars, Bikes, Planes, Boats or anything with some Nostalgia and Music is a huge part of my life.

Below is a great band, coming by the way of Bopflix Films is with Reb Kennedy

Bopflix Films NASHVILLE BOOGIE SESSION with Wild Records Artist – EDDIE & thee Scorpions (USA) – performing track ‘Like A King’, filmed at The Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender, Nashville, Tennessee, USA (2018).

Also featured on Rockabilly Radio. So sound up and listen to some cool tunes on Tuesday.

Next up is:MUSIC VIDEO for Rhythm Bomb Records band – TWISTED ROD (Czech Republic) for track ‘Come On’, filmed at Captain Ahab’s Culture Club in Cuxhaven, Germany. Available now on the album ‘Boozin’ & Boppin’ on Rhythm Bomb Records.

‘Come On’ Twisted Rod RHYTHM BOMB (music video) BOPFLIX

Love this – Recorded in the chalet at camber sands. ‘Gypsy Woman’ T.J. Mayes WILD RECORDS (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with Wild Record’s artist TJ MAYES (USA) performing own track ‘Gypsy Woman’ with guests THE VARGAS BROTHERS (USA). Filmed at the Rhythm Riot, Camber Sands, UK (Nov, 2017).

Next up over to Denmark for some Rockin Blues with this rendition: Too Good To Stay Away From’ The Kokomo Kings RHYTHM BOMB (music video) BOPFLIX

MUSIC VIDEO for Rhythm Bomb Records band – THE KOKOMO KINGS (Sweden/ Denmark) for track ‘Too Good To Stay Away From’, filmed at the Mojo Blues bar, Copenhagen, Denmark (2017). Available on the recently release album ‘Too Good To Stay Away From’ on Rhythm Bomb Records (2017).

Starring:
Mr. Koko – Reine Johansson
Charmageddon – Paulina Åhlin
The Kokomo Kings – Themselves

Next up is some kicking sounds of more BOPFLIX SESSIONS with Wild Record’s artists – BARNY & THE RHYTHM ALL STARS (FRANCE) – performing track ‘Crazy About You’. Filmed at Switchblades rockabilly club, Reading, UK (Jan,
‘Crazy About You’ Barny & The Rhythm All Stars (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

Here is half an hour of grerat stuff to finish, enjoy your Tuesday, Keep on Rockin!

Toe Tapping Sounds for the weekend.

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
10 Nov

Hey all you lot out there, Heck the weekend is here, so as I am pretty busy this time of year, I thought I would add some tunes I dig, maybe you will like them? 

But-if not you can move onto the next.

Music is a huge part of my life, If I like the song I will stop and listen, so- Today, here is some tunes that Turn My dial.

Dig It Up’ TJ Mayes NASHVILLE BOOGIE

Next up is:

‘Hotwire Woman’ The Highjivers

Awesome song here. ‘I Got Some News For You’ The Kabooms (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

How about this:

‘My One Desire’ The Red Hot Rockets (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with new UK rockabilly trio THE RED HOT ROCKETS covering Ricky Nelson classic ‘My One Desire’. Filmed at The Kings Rock N Roll Club, Kingsmeadow, Kingston-Upon-Thames, London, UK (2017).

Now:
‘Please Just Leave Suzie’ Relax Trio (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with rockabilly trio – THE RELAX TRIO (Finland) – playing track ‘Please Just Leave Suzie’. Filmed at the 21st Rockabilly Rave, Camber Sands, UK 2017.

Fantastic sound from Germany- ‘Boppin’ Mary Lou’ Marc & The Wild Ones RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS (Official Music Video) BOPFLIX
Official FULL HD music video for German rockabilly band, Marc & The Wild Ones, featuring track ‘Boppin’ Mary Lou’ from the debut album ‘The Rockin’ Beat Of Marc & The Wild Ones’, available now on RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS.

Big hit all over the place at the moment.
‘The Wolf’ Delta Bombers WILD RECORDS (Official Music Video HD) BOPFLIX
Now available on an all new 45′ (2017) with ‘Good Disguise’ (with new video from Luke Baker online now, link below!):
https://wildrecordsusa.com/delta-bomb…

How about:
‘Futile Blues’ The Doel Brothers (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with THE DOEL BROTHERS (UK) performing track ‘Futile Blues’, out on El Toro Records. Filmed in Alton, UK (Feb, 2017).

How about this, Half Swede half Danish, some kicking sounds of. ‘Girls I’ve Never Kissed’ Kokomo Kings (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

BOPFLIX SESSION with Rhythm Bomb Records’ – THE KOKOMO KINGS (Sweden/Denmark) – performing ‘Girls I’ve Never Kissed’, filmed at the Rhythm Riot (Nov, 2016).

from Australia: ‘Slave For The Beat’ Pat Capocci PRESS-TONE / WILD RECORDS (Official Music Video) BOPFLIX
Music video for Australian rockabilly artist Pat Capocci’s ‘Slave For The Beat’, from the album ‘Call Of The Wild’ (2013), out now on Press-Tone Records (Australia)! Filmed on location in London, UK (2012) whilst on tour, including footage filmed at Sounds That Swing (No Hit Records) record shop,

Now onto these guys once more:’Artificial Natural’ Kokomo Kings (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with Rhythm Bomb Records’ – THE KOKOMO KINGS (Sweden/Denmark) – performing ‘Artificial Natural’, filmed at the Rhythm Riot (Nov, 2016).

Now something cool from. ‘I Know The Rules’ Nico Duportal & His Rhythm Dudes (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

BOPFLIX SESSION with Rhythm Bomb Records’ – NICO DUPORTAL & HIS RHYTHM DUDES (FRANCE) – performing ‘I Know The Rules’ from the album ‘Dealing With My Blues’. Filmed at the Rhythm Riot, Camber Sands, UK (Nov, 2016).

More Rockin Tunes. ‘Back Home’ Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS (Official Music Video) BOPFLIX
Official FULL HD music video for German rockabilly band, Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets, featuring track ‘Back Home’, from the band’s debut album, ‘Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets’, out now on RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS!

How about:
‘Zodiac’ The Runawayz (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

BOPFLIX SESSION with UK rock n roll trio The Runawayz covering ‘Zodiac’, original by The Rhythm Hawks (Hot Rock Records, 1980). Filmed at the 21st Rockabilly Rave, Camber Sands, UK (June, 2017).

Jumping sounds now:
Boppin’ The Blues ft.GIZZELLE (promo) BOPFLIX
New promo for London’s Boppin The Blues roots Rock n Roll rockabilly club, starring Wild Records Artist GIZZELLE (USA) and featuring track ‘Humdinger’ (cover of Little Marie Allen, Triumph, 1959). Host DJ’s Trev Collins and The Grinster. Filmed London, UK (Dec, 2013).

Always loved this when it first came out. ‘Coming In Hot’ Pat Capocci RUBY RECORDS (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with Australia’s finest – PAT CAPOCCI – performing new track ‘Coming In Hot’ out now on 45 rpm on RUBY RECORDS! Filmed at Sounds That Swing / No Hit Records, Camden, London, UK (2016).

Jump to this Rhythm : ‘Hold On Tight’ Bob & The Bearcats (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION special with re-united rockabilly 4 piece – BOB & THE BEARCATS (UK) – performing own track ‘Hold On Tight’! Filmed at the Mill Hill Music Complex, London, UK (2016)

Toe Tapping Tunes for Thursday

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
28 Sep

Hey there you lot

Some people ask me what songs I like, I have a varied range of interests in the Rockabilly, Rhythm and Blues, Country and even Cajun, I shall add some somgs I like Old and New and maybe you will enjoy these.

 

Back in the day when I was going to my first Rock N Roll weekenders in 82, Below is the song Zodiac- by the Rhythm Hawks and is about their Ford Zodiac, I had a Consul and a Zephyr but the Zodiac was like the Cadillac of fords back then.

That was a toe tapping song and that brings me right up to date and this time it is with this great young and up coming band called The Runawayz and are doing their version of it.

Now Steve Gibbons Band did this song when I was young and impressionable and I really wanted a BSA when I first heard this hit. I can hear Ronnie dawsons style in this.

The Kabooms from Argentina with a great tune. ” I got News for you”

Next up back home in UK is:
BOPFLIX SESSION with THE DOEL BROTHERS (UK) performing track ‘Futile Blues’, out on El Toro Records. Filmed in Alton, UK (Feb, 2017).

Awesome grungy sounds of the Delta Bombers.

Here is a wicked video filmed at my mates Vinyl shop in Camden. BOPFLIX SESSION with Sarah Vista performing new track ‘I Wish You Hell’, out now on 45′ on Gallow Romantic Records! Filmed at Sounds That Swing (No Hit Records), Camden, London (2016).

Now the Pringles are from japan and Bopflix recorded this, awesome to see.

‘Coming In Hot’ Pat Capocci RUBY RECORDS (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX is a superb song as Pat is one of them Natural old style Rockin voices you will eat up.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
23 Dec

I want to take this festive time of year to thank all MY customers for ALL their support this year, been a fast 12 months that’s for sure and am looking forward to see what 2017 brings to my doors.


 

I am looking at making more parts for more models, from exhausts, to seats, to lights and some clothing too, so keep checking back with me for all the cool Motorcycle and Hot Rod parts for 2017.

 

Also I shall be adding more Blogs and hopefully more video to, and it will be quite an epic year I think and look forward to sharing it with you too.

Remember to check often on my blogs and New parts pages as I will be adding quite a bit as I get the New year rolling.

 

You can also follow me on instagram @59club or on Twitter @750racer also on face book under @carpyscaferacers @steverichardcarpenter or @carpyscafe

 

A Very Merry Christmas to you ALL and many thanks from the bottom of my heart to each and everyone one of you for using my business to supply you with the parts you needed.

Mooneyes Christmas Party 2016 Irwindale

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
10 Dec

I got to work and noticed some fog and gray clouds looming as I opened my shop on a Saturday Morning, but- None the less, today was the annual Christmas Party that Mooneyes host at Irwindale drag strip and it is a not to be missed event for me, mainly because it is an awesome time for me to meet many friends from all over the place and get to ctach up on how they are doing etc.

Pulling the Triumph out onto the Road and firing her up was a good feeling as the trip is only up Three Highways and about a 35 minute ride, although as its close to Christmas now, plenty of traffic and a sharp eye was needed to watch out for cars trying to cut lanes at the last minute.

Time flew by pretty fast as I cruised at about 80 all the way and mostly in the car pool lane, my idea of that is that it is the safest route to take, being that there is a Divider wall to my left, so only things in front of me and to the side have a chance of getting me, as opposed to riding in the middle lane and being open to all and sundrie.

As I pulled off the 605, I could see the line of traffic that were waiting to get into the drag-strip area, I knew that some people had actually arrived at 3AM- for them to get a good space and enjoy the hundreds of Vehicles that attend this Hot Rod and Custom extravaganza every year.

Being on a Two wheeled machine does has its advantages, as I rolled on by everyone and right up to the entrance with no wait at all, and that’s a nice feeling for sure as some of these poor buggers had been sitting a long time in traffic.

As I pulled in to the event I could see the Sea of multicolored vehicles that were lined up similar to a Chinese military show, but that’s the only comparison to that as everyone was smiling, laughing, cooking, drinking and even dancing, and I knew today’s event would be a blast.

Most years that i have attending this show has always been cold, windy and a few ties it has been raining its arse off, and, as I left my shop in the fog, I thought to my self. “Oh no not again” But I was mistaken, as pretty much as soon as I got off my steed, the sun was coming through the clouds and could feel its warmth as I approached the entrance to the show.

 

I have no idea how many vehicles turned up, predominately it was Chevy and Ford, but had a sprinkling of Dodge, Chrysler, Studebaker and even Volkswagen’s were there in many guises.

 

I took about 60 odd photos with my I-Phone until my Battery decided to tell me on that phone that it was time for it to shut down and have a melt down, but I did get many cool shots and wanted to share them with you.

I get many people from all over the globe check my blogs out as a lot of us do not just have an interest in Motorcycling, it covers a vast spectrum of interests from Hot Rodding, Drag racing, to Low Riders and Full Custom Machines.  there was plenty to see and, if you can ever get to Southern California and check out @mooneyeschristmasparty you will be amazed at the fun you will see.

So much to see and I hope you like some of these photos that I have taken, there would of been many more if my battery hadnt died on my phone, but enjoy all of you.

The weather turned out awesome to be honest and I am met many friends that I had not seen for a long long time, so glad that I ventured out to Mooneyes Christmas Show as it never fails to be entertaining as so much is going on there and always different cars, Rods and Motorcycles to check out and people are more than willing to tell you all about what they have done.

So many different styles of machines and to be honest I wish I had enough Battery to show all the drag racing that was going on all day as that was so cool to hear Motors flat out on the 1/8th.

Many of these I have not seen before and it was great chatting to all the owners and finding out what they did to heir ride, where they are from and some even gave me some great contacts for vintage parts etc.

That Green Roadster was a Raffle Car a few years ago at Ventura and boy what a sweet ride that is, the guy who won it only had ONE $20.00 ticket and he won the ride, so awesome.

Next up is my mate Becky Sue from Anaheim Rod & Custom, a really cool Girl and great family and Hot Rod shop, so glad she got to drive her Comet. Great Job Becky!

Few more video’s this time the cars coming down the side of the track after their runs on the 1/8th mile at Irwindale.

Awesome Sling shot as it cackles its way to the pits.

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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Toe Tapping tunes for Thursday!

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
25 Aug

I have always been into Music, and love Rockabilly, Rhythm & Blues, Surf, jive, and garage etc.
So-here is a great Russian instrumental you may like.
The band is called Messer Chups with their version of Surf Riders From The Swamp Lagoon (Full Album)

Just some background music for you today with some alternative garage rock, you may even like some of these tunes..

But I have always followed the Blue Cats since about 1983 and even today they just ROCK!

 

It’s a Sunday and time to hear some sounds that Rock!

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
24 Apr

Sunday is here already, always good to get the day off with a bang and have some great sounds to listen too, so this time here are some more cool tracks that I really like and am hoping that you may enjoy some of these songs and video’s too.

Below is : ‘Moonshiner Man’ Jamie “Bubba J” Faulkner RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS

Now all the way from Germany here is ‘Back Home’ Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS .

Here is a rather Noir scene that is a pretty cool Video. The Creepshow – The Devil’s Son (official video)


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A great song that is catchy and surprised it hasnt caught on, Mickey Lane mixes dale hawkings to me. ‘The Wolf’ Delta Bombers WILD RECORDS

Australia’s Pat Capocci – ‘Baby Sue’ Music Video is really Nostalgic looking and a great band with a unique sound.

Lastly here is an uptempo band and their hit ‘Dont Know Much’ by The ReChords
Great full sound.

Foot tapping Music for a Saturday- Turn ya Volume UP!!!!!!!

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
23 Apr

Well, it is another Saturday and this time I wanted to add music that I like and thought that I would share with you, so how about we kick it off with Mike Fantom and the bop a-Tones and Vampire Baby!
Very simular to Brand New Baby by Vince Taylor.

 

Now some Vintage looking Video with the Hill Billy cats and their rendition of Long Black Train.

We now go to some cool guys that have a great sound, and come from Japan with their Neo Rockabilly band swamp Ratz.

Now we go with the Bop Hounds and this catchy Number called- You Hurt me so!

Love this band and with their coolstudio hit Moving on down, here is. ATTIC Sessions //Lucky Marcell & The Ramblin` Three//

The Lucky Bullets with “She’s got a fire down below”

This reminds me of the fun we used to have in the Chalets of Hemsby for many years, enjoy_ ‘Boppin’ Mary Lou’ Marc & The Wild Ones RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS (Official Music Video) BOPFLIX

Where our music is going is a superb direction and flair and love this song!
‘Rumors’ Frantic Rockers RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS (music video) BOPFLIX

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