Real Patisserie is Awesome

HEAVEN!

If you have'nt been to the Real Patisserie on Trafalger St, Brighton, then you've got to go like, NOW! They do the freshest Baguettes, to die for Almond Croissants, and the most delicious Pastries. All their products are made on the premises in Brighton too! Check it http://www.realpatisserie.co.uk/ Soooooo good!!!

Robert Harding Saved My Mac

I was faced with a problem with my beloved MacBook last week. It made a clicking noise, and a white screen appeared with a question mark in the middle - BAD SIGN! I took my Mac to Robert Harding Computers Ltd in Hove and they fixed the problem in less than 24 hours. Not only is the service superb, the guys - Robert and Gordon are real gents, very professional and totally charming. I highly recommend them! Heres a link to their website http://www.rh-computers.com/

Thanks again guys!

Eagle Legs - We Love Men Spesh

Men and Girls

Peace to Eagle Legs

The stars behind Eagle Legs

Looks like Eagle Legs - We Love Men Spesh was a cracking night!!! A good time was had by all! Don't miss the FAN LOVE Special coming up on Saturday 13/02/10.

Eagle Legs - We Love Men Spesh

MEN - Don't miss them!

Eagle Legs - you'll have lots of fun!

Eagle Legs will be playing at the Penthouse this Saturday 12/01/2010 8pm - 1am - BUT this night will be extra special with MEN playing downstairs at the Freebutt.

MEN are JD Samson (Le Tigre/ Peaches live band) Michael O'Neill (Ladybug Transistor, Proncess, Ginger Brooks Takahashi( LTTR, The Ballet) and input from Johanna Fateman (Le Tigre) artist Emily Roysdon

http://www.myspace.com/men

The girls will no doubt play their usual mix of indie, soul and riot grrrl tunes and a poss dj set from JD Samson .............. oh exciting!!!

You will need a ticket to see MEN downstairs at the Freebutt, but Eagle legs (upstairs) is free with drinks promo's all night This Saturday

Sounds like your kind of thang? Then Check this link to find out more

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=309200425240

Ricky Powell is cooooool

Basquiat and Warhol - I want this picture so much!

The MAN

I had an amazing night at the old Brighton Music Library last night. Legendary photographer Ricky Powell did a live talk/ slide show with DJ Format supplying the tunes. Ricky talked his audience through a set of amazing celebrity snapshots. These included early Beastie Boys (looking v v young) John Lee Hooker, Run DMC, Andy Warhol,Sophia Coppola, Jean - Michel Basquiat, Public Enemy, Keith Haring.

Ricky is exceptionally humble, down to earth and despite the huge talent in the room the whole affair had a low key vibe with lots of audience participation. He is also funny and the dude obviously still likes to party. The venue is a cold place but there was something quite appealing about the derelict basement and the underground buzz thats fast disappearing in Brighton. My fingers were numb, the toilets were disgusting but it was great and as I walked out I kept thinking to myself "what a life this man's lead - WHAT A LIFE!" Brilliant!

You free this Saturday?

Get your dancing shoes on

This Saturday 17/10/09 sees the debut night "Eagle Legs" at the Penthouse/Freebutt. The girls behind Shebang Zine (a homemade zine crammed with music, travel, artist profile and other super cool tings. www.shebang-mag.co.uk) -Liv and Rushka will be rocking the night with the likes of Gossip, Bikini kill, Martha Reeves, Vivian Girls, Huggy Bear, Patti Smith, X Ray Spex, Le Tigre, Etta James, The Go Go's ...................... Wow now thats what I call a fxxxing wicked playlist!!!

Go and join the girls for some proper good tunes and some serious shouting and jumping.

The night is free, with cheap drinks and promos and runs every third sexy Saturday of the Month.

XX in Brighton

Dark. Moody. Brilliant

Back in May I told you all how much I was loving the XX. They have a new album out - which is awesome! AND they are doing an instore set tomorrow at Resident in Brighton. CAN'T WAIT! Heres a wee reminder of what these kids are all about

Jerry Dammers in Brighton

Jerry playing an amazing set

                                      

The Specials on Top of the pops.  Loving the knitwear, the flat caps, the check trousers, the shades and the dancing.  Its also got one of my fav lyrics ever " people say to me just be yourself, it makes no sense to follow fashion, how can I be anybody else, I don't try, I got no reason"  Classic!!! 

Last weekend legendary Jerry Dammers played a set right on our very own doorstep.  Jerry played eclectic a mix of Ska, Reggae, 70's funk and hip hop.  Everyone loved it and danced and danced and danced the night away.

I think Jerry is super super cool because:

He is a founder and keyboard player of The Specials, The Special A.K.A. and The Spatial AKA Orchestra.

He contributed to the founding of 2 Tone Records, which helped develop the 1970s/1980s ska revival. 

He became a noted anti-Apartheid campaigner, helping to create Artists Against Apartheid in the US, and writing the song "Free Nelson Mandela" about the jailed African National Congress leader in South Africa. 

Pete Doherty namechecked the Specials song "What I Like Most About You is Your Girlfriend" on Down in Albion.

He used to wear shades whilst performing.

Brighton Festival

Brighton Festival Kicked off last week with the vibrant Children's Parade. The Children's Pardade organised by Community Arts group Same Sky bought lots of colour and fun to the streets of Brighton for the 19th successive year.  More than 4000 participants of all ages from 70 local Schools and community groups took part with a theme of the four classical elements - earth, air, fire and water.

May is such an exciting time in Brighton. The city really comes alive with a huge selection of arts for every taste, every day of the week.  LOVE IT!!!

Love you better

Can't stop listening to The Maccabees "Love you Better" what a tune!!! Me and my bro went to see them last month at the The Concord.  The place went mental as soon as they came on and the songs they played from their new album are v v good indeed. Can't wait for the album "Wall of Arms" Roll on 4th May