My brother doesn’t like to go to record shows because for the most part record collectors can be rude and, for lack of a better description, just as rude to your olfactory sense.  Being elbowed, pushed and uncomfortably stared at because you are “taking too long,” to look through a box is definitely an issue.  I enjoy confrontation of this type with humans so I am not so put off but I can definitely understand and agree with his reasoning.  Eilon Paz has done a wonderful thing with his new book, "Dust & Grooves: Adventures In Record Collecting,” he has met with his subjects in their natural habitat without the threat of other collectors to disrupt or even injure them.  The photos capture each subject comfortably in their own space doing what they would most likely be doing 24-7-365 if they had no responsibilities.  Collectors and DJ’s live to purchase, trade, play, stare at, discuss and flip through records. Of course there is a significant amount of ego involved, no different than a hunter and his prized kills stuffed and mounted.  It is that aspect of self where the photos truly show the collectors at their proudest.  The point where these vinyl discs go from an object that delivers sound to a prized object.  Collecting is not about numbers.  This was famously demonstrated in Nick Hornby’s novel, “High Fidelity,” when the main character, Rob, goes on a record buy.  He is greeted by a woman who shows him one box of records; but inside are some of the rarest and most important releases in the history of music.  She wants to give the collection away as punishment for her husband’s infidelity but knowing the genuine value and importance of such a collection Rob refuses to take the box.  One box worth more than most people’s entire collections.  So if not numbers, what makes a collection a collection?  A collection should be a biography of the collector and Eilon illustrates this beautifully throughout the book.  Each room is different and so is the means in which the records are stored and displayed.  Each as different as the collectors themselves.  The book doesn’t end with the photos, it is also filled with extensive interviews and tons of information.  If you love music, record collecting or a good documentary make sure you pick up a copy of this book.   

DUST & GROOVES: ADVENTURES IN RECORD COLLECTING

Bill Dolan and Primitive Sound System - Thursday June 3rd - 9PM to Closing

Hello Y'all,
Better late than never! That is what we always say here at BP. Look, there was a long ass weekend and time flows like oil from a well lubricated uncapped pipe. So here we are hoping to just move passed this mess and spin some finely etched petroleum products for your enjoyment. We have utilized these resources to bring you the finest in beer soaked entertainment. Sure, some animals may die, birds, fish but you, you get joy from every turn of the needle as it injects itself into the deep well of the record and pumps raw wax directly to your heart. Thick buttery grooves clogging your every orifice with tones, beats and melody. So good for you.

Thank you for your years of loyalty!

BP - Spilling Approximately 20 Records at 33 to 45 RPMs per hour!
(Bill & Pat)

- pat.

Primitive Sound System
VINYL RULES!
"Audio Visual Triumphs and Disasters" - http://primitivesoundsystem.blogspot.com

BP - Bill Dolan and Primitive Sound System - Thursday June 3rd - 9PM to Closing
D.C.'s Tavern
505 8th Street
Between Jefferson and Madison
BACK IN BACK
Hoboken, New Jersey
PH: 201-792-5550
http://www.dcstavern.com
http://myspace.com/dcstavern

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EATIN' & DRINKIN'

I recently decided to pull all my Food and Drink based 45s from their various genres and locations. Over the past year I have been making mixes for a friend who specializes in wine (http://www.anthonygiglio.com). Of course this "forced" me to buy a whole bunch of wine, beer and spirits based records. As if I needed a reason to buy more records. Another friend recently opened a BBQ place in Jersey City (http://tinyurl.com/2dztzau). That got me foraging deep into the boxes for food songs. I did give myself rules for what qualifies as a food song since so many are taken out of context. I had to decide that Popcorn songs don't count, though I will be making an all Popcorn mix. Even "Cracker Jack" by Mickey and His Mice doesn't count because as you know, "It aint nothing but THE POPCORN with some sweet jive on it." "Aw shucks." I will blindly include all Chicken songs which means I get to include "The Hen" by Louis Chachere. This is a song, like TAD's "Jack Pepsi," that should be played once a day to keep you sane. But, it is still hard to legitimize the "Funky Chicken" songs and similarly titled masterpieces since they are getting down on the floor rather than satisfying your craving and inducing a food coma. Similarly, and even though it is a personal favorite, I had to pass up the inclusion of "Moaning For Molasses," since I am just guessing Mr. Williams ain't paying tribute to the sweet syrup made from cooking cane juice. I have not included any Modern records in this first batch. My cut of is the 70's for now and does not include much of the Rock records except instrumentals from the 50's and 60's. Many of the New Funk and Soul bands have deliciously titled tunes and I will get to them soon enough. I definitely need to go through the boxes again but the count is somewhere around 250 spanning the 40's to the 70's and covering many genres. During one of my almost daily chats with the amazing DJ Prestige he suggested I put together a guest mix for his Flea Market Funk site (http://fleamarketfunk.com) so look for that soon. I think that's enough gravy and sauce to cover everyone. So if you sling hash or booze expect a link from me soon. Then expect seconds, and thirds...

"DON'T FORGET THE GRAVY!"

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Vex Ruffin & The lo-fi Jerkheads 45 on Black Gladiator Records

Recently I was lucky enough to do some artwork for a friend's new record label. Do artwork for a vinyl 45... HELL YEAH! The new label is Black Gladiator Records (http://www.myspace.com/blackgladiatorkills) and its head warrior is DJ Bazooka Joe a.ka. Joe Diddley of "Thing With Two Heads" fame. The band is amazing one man whirlwind known as Vex Ruffin and The lo-fi Jerkheads (http://www.myspace.com/vexruffin). As if that wasn't enough, Black Gladiator is also a subsidiary of one of the best labels of all time - Slovenly Records. The 45 can be ordered directly HERE

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Your order with biscuits on the side...

Lambert, Hendricks & Ross - "Gimme That Wine" (Columbia cat. 4-41588 (Promotion Record / Not For Sale))
Hudson And Landry - "Ajax Liquor Store" (Dore cat. 855)
Ken Nordine - "Hot Sake" (Dot cat. 45-15769)
The Utica Club Natural Carbonation Band - "The Utica Club Natural
Carbonation Beer Drinking Song" (Utica Club cat. UC-500)
Soul Runners - "Grits 'N Corn Bread" (MoSoul cat. MS-101)
Andre Williams & His Orchestra - "Rib Tip's Part 1" (Avin Records cat. AX 22216)
Melvin Van Peebles - "Hoppin John" (Stax cat. STA-0097)
Jim Bakus and Friend / Appleknocker and His Group - "Delicious!" (Jubilee cat. 45-5330)
Don Covay & The Jefferson Lemon Blues Band - "Standing In The Grits
Line" (Janus Records cat. J - 164 (THIS SONG IS RATED "F" (FUNKY))
Garry & Larry - "Garlic Bread" (Goliath cat. 600)
The West-Siders - "Candy Yams" (Infinity cat. INX-031 (AUDITION))
The Sons Of Moses - "Fatback" (Coral cat. 62549)
Ken Jones His Piano & Orchestra - "Chicken Pot Pie" b/w "Second Helping" (Almont Records cat. Almont 305)
etc,
etc,
etc...

I know one thing for sure, this is going to read like the menu at Shopsin's (http://www.shopsins.com)