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</b></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-80301640628069121802011-07-05T09:59:00.000-07:002011-07-05T10:05:38.818-07:00Scott Weiland at the Gramercy Theatre<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/839/scottweilandgramercy.jpg/"><img src="http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/3810/scottweilandgramercy.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">I was honored to be asked to contribute the the fantastic music site <a href="http://soundsystemnyc.com/2011/07/02/guest-blog-ash-fox-talks-scott-weiland/">Sound System NYC</a>, which will be featuring my style guides, show reviews, and photos from time to time. So to kick things off, here is my first post for <a href="http://soundsystemnyc.com/2011/07/02/guest-blog-ash-fox-talks-scott-weiland/">Sound System NYC</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span"> on one of my favorite people...Scott Weiland.</span></span></i><div><div><p><span class="Apple-style-span">Scott Weiland played his first solo show in almost two years on May 18th at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre. Emerging at a time when glamour, style and stardom were dirty words, Weiland embraced the classic image of rock n’ roll and represents the last era of rock stars. The early 90s grunge pioneers took the fun out of rock n’ roll and left it with angst, drugs, and flannel. He knew our time craved an iconic rock star of our own and was more than happy to step into those leather pants. And they fit well.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span">Despite the limbo of criticism from his critics and fans, pleasing the public has never impacted Weiland’s songs. Unfortunately, though, it took an emotional toll. Most of his critics focused on the surface, singling out the rock n’ roll clichés, simplifying his 20-year career into an easily digestible, 45 minute “Behind the Music” episode for the average couch potato. The fans can be equally harsh. On this night, they ignored the inevitable unpredictability that comes with rock n’ roll. While the launch of Scott Weiland’s autobiography <em>Not Dead and Not for Sale</em> was imminent, a NY tour date at the Gramercy theatre was completely unexpected.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span">The night started off with haphazard scheduling. Earlier in the day there was a book signing at Barnes and Noble Union Sq scheduled for 7, while the doors to the Gramercy Theatre were slated to open at 7. Barnes & Noble was packed and buzzing, Scott was late, and people were worried they’d miss the show. Some were caught up in the tough call of whether they’d rather get a book signed by Scott, or secure a spot in front of the stage. As a long time fan, I knew Scott would be late no matter the case, and I figured that as most mortals can only be one place at a time, missing the show was unlikely. The Gramercy Theatre is small and pretty easy to navigate; you can see the band from most places in the room because of its slanted shape. I went in without any expectations.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span">Most reviews written about the show would leave you with a disastrous impression. The major complaints were that Scott Weiland showed up 2 hours late and played all covers other than the encore song, Stone Temple Pilot’s “Unglued.” I feel for the people who may have driven in from the ‘burbs and parked their cars for a set amount of time, or whoever had to wake up early the next morning for work or school… Unfortunately, though, you can’t really plan rock n’ roll. Rock music thrives on spontaneity, and if anyone exemplifies this kind of living it’s Scott Weiland. <em>I’m sure Justin Beiber plays his “original” material on time</em>.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span">This concert was not a retrospective of Scott Weiland’s greatest hits, but rather live soundtrack to Scott’s book. Aligned with the concept of an autobiography, the book is from Scott’s perspective, not the perspective of a journalist, or a fan, and he played the songs that rotated in his head as he made his way through life. Weiland has had a solo career since 1998, so you shouldn’t buy tickets to a show billed as “Scott Weiland”, or any other solo artist, expecting to hear the set-list from their band. Considering Weiland’s tumultuous career, as a fan I’m happy for whatever I get. On this night I left with more than I could have anticipated: a book of his stories from the book signing before the show, beautiful, live renditions of his favorite songs, a brief, personal encounter, and documentation of it all. I couldn’t ask for more.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span">At 11:45, two hours later than planned, Scott strutted out on stage. A good portion of the crowd had bolted earlier to pick up parked cars and avoid $20 late fees. The remainder used the 2 extra hours to pound as many beers as they could afford. Pummeled with boos and a few faint cheers, Scott casually apologized and explained his lateness. “I only had 3 hours of sleep, interviews all day, sound check and a book signing”. As if it was any saving grace, he explained that the band had only two rehearsals and they had never played these songs to a live audience. The songs, he said, were his favorite songs, chosen to accompany his new autobiography. This was the proverbial straw that broke the camels back. “<em>COVERS? No STP? No Velvet Revolver? BOOOOO</em>” Even with his two solo albums outside of his career fronting rock bands, the crowd still somehow was expecting Scott and a band of non-STP members to play STP songs. Boohoo.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span">Without missing a beat, Weiland launched into the trippy opening jam, drowning out the crowds boos to a low hum. Scott was seemingly unfazed by the disapproving crowd and disappeared into the lights, swaying his hips side to side. He had an admirable calm about him, which many interpreted as smug. Yet he was far from the “diva” title he’s been branded with. A diva may have walked off stage, or given a subpar performance, but Weiland stuck it out and silenced the crowd with a truly beautiful and unique show. “Waiting For A Superman”, by alternative rock granddaddies, The Flaming Lips followed the jam. Still the crowd didn’t give up on the pipe-dream of a STP set list, and Scott couldn’t completely tune them out. The fact that he didn’t seem to care was a turn-on to some, and passive aggressive to others. A drunken, sweat drenched, enraged girl was screaming “FUCK YOU!!!”. Given her overall vibe, I suspected she would have been that way no matter the case. Finally, after one “Fuck You” too many he yelled out his own “Fuck You” and then went into a beat poet sermon of sorts about gratitude and our power to free speech, how we live in the best country in the world, and how we’re lucky we live in a country where we can yell out “Fuck You” if we so desire. He’s right.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span">In defense of covers, you have to admit playing “Plush” night after night can become a bit mind numbing. An artist’s own work carries its own personal baggage. The cover is the song the artist hums in their head, the song they sing in the shower. It doesn’t get more intimate that that. This show of unoriginal material happens to have been one of the most original shows I’ve seen. Weiland played from the classics including The Beatles, The Doors, and David Bowie, but the songs I found most compelling were those of his contemporaries, band such as The Lemonheads, Radiohead, Nirvana, The Flaming Lips, and Depeche Mode. Paying respect to the classics is typical, but Scott’s sincere homage to his peers was striking. We’re more influenced by the times we’re living in than we usually care to admit. One of the strongest covers, “Into Your Arms”, the 90s Lemonheads track, has a pop melody reminiscent of STP, but less layered and lyrically laden with metaphor. The lyric goes “<em>I know a place that safe and warm from the crowd. Into your arms I go into your arms. I can go</em>”. Hearing Weiland deliver such a simple unfeigned lyric made for a great cover. It was also ironic hearing him sing this sweet, vulnerable song to such a rough and rowdy crowd. One of the most ethereal, otherworldly songs was Radiohead’s “Let Down”, which Scott introduced as “A that song sang me to sleep when I had no one to put me to sleep. Space Pop Genius.” The softer, less electronic rendition of Depeche Mode’s “But Not Tonight” may as well have been his own song. It added another dimension to the autobiography, (<em>which I practically finished reading during the wait for the signing</em>). It’s a song about rising out of the ashes with clarity and gratitude. “<em>Oh God it’s raining, but I’m not complaining, it’s filling me up with new life.</em>” The weaker moments of the show were the Bowie covers. Weiland’s delivery was fine, but the peppy, “let’s party” dance vibe of the songs didn’t fit the disgruntled mood of the crowd who’d rather mosh to “Piece of Pie” than jive to a Bowie disco number.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span">Near the end of the show, the crowd seemed somewhat defeated. You couldn’t dispute the greatness of his performance. “Road House Blues” got them revved up a bit, but the crowd was still jonesing for a hard rocking, head bobber. Scott answered with, “Do you wanna hear a punk rock song?”, and instead of playing one of his own songs, gave a nod to the king of grunge, Kurt Cobain, with “Frances Farmer.” A song that goes “<em>I miss the comfort of being sad</em>.” It was the perfect antidote to the discontent. Kind of contradictory don’t you think? It’s amazing how far a little grunge can go. After “Frances Farmer”, I didn’t expect an encore. The encore should be the audience’s reward for good behavior, but ever the gentlemen, Weiland reemerged from the wings.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span">At a solo show in 1998, Scott known for his classic pre-song quips, spat out “I’ll give you your mother-fucking STP. I need a little bit of that motor oil, so I can lube myself up and take all you macho men up your asses”. Less crass, 13 years later, he simply introduced the encore as “We wrote this song two minutes ago” before launching into the STP classic “Unglued”. The macho men were pleased. Call him a diva for showing up late, yet he was late so he could sign every book of the 300 some odd people who showed up to the book signing. Call him an egomaniac, but he’s humble enough pay homage his contemporaries. Like the title of his book, taken from the song lyric from “Trippin on a Hole in Paper Heart”. “<em>I’m not dead and I’m not for sale</em>”. We can buy a ticket but we can’t buy the man. We have no control over what, when or if he’ll play. So I accept the uncertainty, the danger, the confusion, the tardiness and savor the rest.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span">Singing and writing from his soul, Scott Weiland is alive.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span"></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/dsc2924a.jpg/"><img src="http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/1931/dsc2924a.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: small; "><u><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/200/dsc2922d.jpg/"><img src="http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/6716/dsc2922d.jpg" border="0" /></a></u></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/dsc2920z.jpg/"><img src="http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/712/dsc2920z.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">After the show I hung around and thanks to my good friends, and amazing local band the The Dirty Pearls (who were the opening act to the show), I was able to slip backstage and have an encounter with Scott. He graciously let me snap these shots of him with his songwriting partner Doug Green and guitarist Tommy Black. Scott liked the “trippy” photo the best.</span></p></div></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-35635908677653292072011-04-23T11:55:00.000-07:002011-05-02T11:11:08.321-07:00Rock N' Roll Style Guide: What to Wear to a ROCK Concert<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img862.imageshack.us/i/evusuggestions15.jpg/"><img src="http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/7181/evusuggestions15.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; "><i>photo by Ellen Von Unwerth</i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img819.imageshack.us/i/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg/"><img src="http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/3015/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">What to wear, what to bring, and how to feel your best at a concert, rock n' roll or otherwise. These are my tips on how to enhance the overall experience and make it a memory. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img707.imageshack.us/i/honortheband.jpg/"><img src="http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/4789/honortheband.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img845.imageshack.us/i/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg/"><img src="http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/3015/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; "><div style="text-align: center;"><i>photo from gucci ad circa '98, photog unknown</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">In my grandmother's day, a trip to the Metropolitan opera was a big deal. You would’t think twice about dressing up because it was a formal affair. The Opera was a chance to wear your best stuff and feel glamorous. Today's cultural events are often filled with a room of jeans and t-shirts, a symptom of our generation's lax attitude and lack of respect when it comes to dressing up. In my grandma’s day, dressing up wasn’t just about dressing up to feel good, impressing the other attendees, or about looking good for your date. <span style="font-weight:bold;">You dressed up to pay respect to the whole production. </span>For this reason alone, it's our duty to look our best. We go to see our favorite performers live because we get pleasure from their art, so the least we can do is <span style="font-weight:bold;">honor their presence</span> in how we present ourselves. Whether or not you get the chance to meet your favorite rock star face to face, you will be breathing the same air! Honor the artist by looking your best. Would you wear jeans and a t-shirt in the presence of one of your heroes? I doubt it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Think beyond the t-shirt and jeans cliché. Very few people are able to make it work, even if you’re a supermodel. Pull out your best stuff. I don't care if you're at an outdoor festival like Coachella. A dirty tee shirt and cutoff shorts is the farthest thing from rock n' roll glamour.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Looking good has its rewards. The more you honor the band with your look the more likely you’ll receive the honor of meeting them.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Visualize your fantasy rock n’ roll party. What do you see? I see leather, sequins, glitter, and color. You don’t want to be the eyesore destroying the fantasy.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b>It’s time we honor the band and give them a sexy audience to stare back at from the stage. Bring on the glamour!</b></span></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img94.imageshack.us/i/sneaksvsstilettos.jpg/"><img src="http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/7696/sneaksvsstilettos.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img18.imageshack.us/i/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg/"><img src="http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3015/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; "><i>photo by inez and vinoodh</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; "><i><br /></i></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Since a rock concert is definitely not an opera you will likely be on your feet the entire time. I've spent countless hours in the heat, rain, and bitter cold in 5 inch heels waiting to get into shows. Looking back, wearing pretty shoes wasn't worth an evening's worth of foot spasms. When picking your shoes there are many factors to keep it mind. <b>Rock shows are usually about 3 hours between the opening acts and the headliner</b>, but you have to account for all the other time. Will you be standing for 3 hours before the show to secure a spot in the front of the stage? Will you be waiting outside the back door for the band to come out? Your wait could be anywhere from 5 minutes to 2 hours. <b>Another thing to consider is your concert goer personality.</b> Are you the moshing, crowd-surfing type? Chances are if your a mosher you won't last very long in high heels, and if you're a crowd surfer, your stiletto heel will easily poke out an eye. Are you a groupie that feels the need to wear 5 inch heels in case you meet the band post-show? <b>What is your vantage point?</b> Will you be sheltered in VIP box seats or watching the show from backstage? Is it an outdoor or indoor show, GA or seating? </span>Could you use a few extra inches to see over the crowd?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- My answer to almost all of the questions is to choose a comfortable and attractive shoe. They do exist! If an orthopedic shoe, and a stripper heel got together this shoe is their child. My rock show shoe of choice is a pump with a thicker heel for balance, a slight platform for comfort, and an ankle strap for security.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- For men, I suggest a simple boot. With boots you look sleek, masculine, and you get an extra inch or two. Sneakers are sloppy. The only sneakers I own are patent leather and even so, I wouldn't wear them to a concert.</b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Often the prettier shoes you wear, the uglier your feet become over time. This is a grand generalization, but if 5 inch spiked stilettos are your signature, eventually your feet will form into the shape of the shoe. Not so pretty. Rarely is anyone looking at your feet at a concert. The little bones in your feet do move around and standing around for hours on end dancing to rock n’ roll isn’t going to help them.</b></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img130.imageshack.us/i/packlight.jpg/"><img src="http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/2050/packlight.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img691.imageshack.us/i/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img691.imageshack.us/i/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg/"><img src="http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/3015/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; "><i>my favorite concert hang bags via polyvore.com</i></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Almost every woman I know keeps the entire contents of her life in her purse. You may recall <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FgTCbS6WBM">this scene</a> from Mary Poppins where she pulls a lamp among other things out of her bag. This is pretty much my bag on an ordinary day, but when I'm going to a concert I edit the contents. Give the heavy oversized leather purse a night off and go for a small sparkly bag out for a change. Ideally, you want one with a long strap that falls at the hip. You need your arms free to move to the music, fist pump, wave your cell phone, and throw devils horns in the air. Unless you were invited as a press photographer, leave the big DSLR camera home. Your phone can double as a camera. While I regularly do photography, I’ve never been one for taking pictures at concerts. When I’m caught up in the thrill of the moment the last thing on my mind is pulling out a camera. If you want to enjoy the experience of the music trying to document every moment of the stage spectacle takes you out of it. If you're going to a show to experience a show, be in the present. If you're going to a show with the intention of photography, that's different. I'll take the vivid memory of the experience, over the photos any day.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"></span>- All you need is your ticket, phone, keys, credit card, a bit of cash, and maybe a lipstick.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- The best concert purse is small (slightly larger than a wallet) with a long, thin strap that can go across the chest. The pouch should fall at the hip. Go for a purse with pizazz. Sparkles and sequins are the epitome of rock n' roll glamour.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Leave home bulky items like DSLR cameras, umbrellas, water bottles, and makeup compacts.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Bring enough cash for a cab ride back, and take down the numbers of local cab services in the area of the concert before you leave. You don't want to be stranded in the middle of nowheresville post show.</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img863.imageshack.us/i/heatofthebeat.jpg/"><img src="http://img863.imageshack.us/img863/1283/heatofthebeat.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img855.imageshack.us/i/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg/"><img src="http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/3015/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; "><i>photo credit unknown</i></span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: justify;">While it's normal for me to gallivant around in a twenty pound Mongolian lamb coat on a regular day, there's no way that monster is coming with me to a rock concert. Indoor concerts are hot no matter the season, and even if you're outdoors you'll likely be warm from dancing and getting pushed in the crowd. If you don't have an actual seat to throw a jacket or sweater on, you'll be holding onto your jacket in the pit. Nothing is worse than carrying a big coat around when you want to dance.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Wear a sleeveless top underneath, thin, light layers. Top your look with a scarf or shawl that can easily be wrapped around you or tied onto your purse strap. Stay away from bulky sweaters and jackets which can be annoying to hold when you want your arms free to move around.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Any invaluable pieces of of clothing, should be your first layer</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Have a simple black jacket, wrap/ shawl, blazer, or poncho on hand that you wouldn't care to lose. I've brought, worn, and lost, many black shawls at concerts. They're perfect because they can be worn as a scarf, a wrap, thrown over a chair or tied over your waist and shouldn't cost more than $10. Something like<a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10752756&CAWELAID=658774917"> <span class="Apple-style-span">this</span></a>.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img857.imageshack.us/i/ampitup.jpg/"><img src="http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/1249/ampitup.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img713.imageshack.us/i/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg/"><img src="http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/3015/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; "><i>photo credit unknown</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; "><i><br /></i></span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">A rock concert is an opportunity to amp up your everyday look and take it to the next level. Rock n' roll is all about fantasy, so this is a chance to get creative with your look. Be the fantasy version of yourself. Sometimes it's nice to have a unifying theme when you’re getting dressed. If you need inspiration look to the music. What vibe are you feeling? Is it airy and whimsical, dark and brooding, glam and peppy? Imagine you’re the main character in your favorite song.</div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Let your diverse music taste bring diversity to your wardrobe. What I'd wear to see Motley Crue is very different from what I’d wear to see Radiohead.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- You gan give an ode to your favorite performer without completely dressing up as them. For instance, get inspired by the textures and colors you associate with the artist rather than the signature clothing items they wear. For instance, if you were going to see Slash you wouldn't wear a leather top hat, but you could mix a leather jacket and silver rings.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Don't wear the t-shirt of the band you're going to see. It's unoriginal. Think, would the band want to hang out with me in the outfit I'm wearing?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img849.imageshack.us/i/boozersandbruisers.jpg/"><img src="http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/8181/boozersandbruisers.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img541.imageshack.us/i/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg/"><img src="http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/3015/whattoweartoarockconcer.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; "><i>photo by terry richardson and ellen von unwerth</i></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Many think rock n' roll isn't rock n' roll without its silly tagline. My preference is to experience a concert completely sober. A concert is an intense high for me, one that trumps any sensation that booze or a hit could ever bring. I’d rather have the natural glow of elation, than a spaced out, dumbfounded expression while watching a show.</div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There's bound to be a lot of movin’ and groovin’, moshin', surfin', and pushin' goin' on, so be prepared. If you’re a chick you need to be doubly prepared. It’s ruthless out there especially when a good majority of the crowd is inebriated and wants to be as close to the stage as possible. Unless you have the luxury of box seats or backstage passes I wouldn’t wear your shortest skirt and highest heels.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Unless you're backstage or have box seats, you need to be aware of the many messy drunk people at the show (you definitely don't want to be one of them). Like a defensive driver, be a defensive dresser. Nothing you wear should be easy access. So sorry, no halters, and no mini skirts.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- If having a little something helps you loosen up and relax, then by all means go for it, but keep it to a minimum and don't get sloppy.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>- Try to befriend security guards at shows. They'll protect you from the rowdy crowd, and if you're lucky, bump up your seats.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img855.imageshack.us/i/makeitamemory.jpg/"><img src="http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/7018/makeitamemory.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img821.imageshack.us/i/godsodmetal.jpg/"><img src="http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/4142/godsodmetal.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"> photos by me. taken side stage at gods of metal festival in milan '07</span></i></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: justify;">My favorite ruffled corset top has a weird bend in the boning, but whenever I wear it, it reminds me of being backstage at Gods of Metal in Milan. <b>A rock concert is an epic event, so the clothes you wear should seal the memory</b>. Dressing up sets the tone for the day, makes you feel good, and leaves you with a tangible memory. I find when people are the most excited about a piece of clothing it's because it's attached to a memory of an event. It's not everyday that you get to wear your <b>glammiest, sparkly, studded wears</b>. A concert may require your to bear the elements or be stuck between two sweaty t-shirt wearing beer guzzlers, but at the end of the night, a rip, tear, or stain on one of your favorite items is a battle scar, forever imprinted as an artifact of the experience. I encourage you to go find something <b>extraordinary</b>. Even if this special article winds up with a tear in the elbow, when someone says “you know you have a tear in your sleeve” you’ll have a chance to recount the time you were in the pit rocking out to your favorite band!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img828.imageshack.us/i/finallyk.jpg/"><img src="http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/9062/finallyk.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love the stories my grandma tells me about skipping school to see Frank Sinatra. I frankly wish she saved the outfit she wore. Wouldn’t it be nice to give your grandchild not only a good story, but the shirt you wore when you saw your favorite band in 2011?</div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'd love to hear your concert outfit experiences. Is there a certain pair of pants you covet, 'cause you met your favorite rocker while wearing them? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Do you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for dressing up for a rock show? I wanna hear!</b></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-53516969674429988392011-01-31T14:07:00.000-08:002011-02-02T17:51:31.680-08:00Alex York<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img607.imageshack.us/i/alexyork3.jpg/"><img src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/5793/alexyork3.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img716.imageshack.us/i/alexyork2.jpg/"><img src="http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4108/alexyork2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img109.imageshack.us/i/alexyork.jpg/"><img src="http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/8995/alexyork.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img29.imageshack.us/i/alexyorkbwsofa.jpg/"><img src="http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4940/alexyorkbwsofa.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img69.imageshack.us/i/alexyorkreachingout.jpg/"><img src="http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5878/alexyorkreachingout.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">photos by ASH FOX</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite snaps of the wildly talented singer, songwriter, Alex York.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://alexyork.com/">www.alexyork.com</a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-55739205693401606302011-01-17T20:04:00.000-08:002011-01-18T12:44:51.620-08:00Ruby Tuesday: Part 1<div style="text-align: justify;">It’s Tuesday night and as any real New Yorker knows, it’s the best night to go out. The streets are clear, the suits are in bed, and a certain spot becomes a rock n' roll playgrounds for those who’d rather experience to live music than sit on their bum watching bad tv or dancing in their underwear to muffled noise coming out of crappy computer speakers. I'm talking about Ruby Tuesday at Don Hills. Have you ever heard the fairytale “The 12 Dancing Princesses”? After the kingdom was asleep the princesses would tip toe through a secret passageway that led to a beautiful lagoon with gondolas waiting to take them to the fairytale version of a hip club with handsome princes. Ruby Tuesday is pretty much the rock n’ roll version of this story, except my gondola is a yellow taxi cab bringing me to Don Hills in Tribeca. From 12am- 3am live bands play raw rock n’ roll. This is a live rock n' roll party happening in the middle of the night. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here’s a small sampling of what’s been going down the last few weeks. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">THE NUCLEARS</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img534.imageshack.us/i/nickvividnuclears.jpg/"><img src="http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6580/nickvividnuclears.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img708.imageshack.us/i/thenuclears.jpg/"><img src="http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/2808/thenuclears.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Nuclears are a Brooklyn band that plays hard. They could make even the most uptight person let loose. Nick Vivid is the modern day Iggy Pop, with moves, swagger, pipes and bare chest to keep you screaming “MORE”. The songs are a cross between NY Dolls and The Stooges, it’s rock n’ roll you can dance to. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">MAX IS KING</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img121.imageshack.us/i/maxisking.jpg/"><img src="http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/4900/maxisking.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img842.imageshack.us/i/artlynnmaxisking.jpg/"><img src="http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/9462/artlynnmaxisking.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Max is King is a collaboration between Nick Fowler and Art Lynn. Nick is a gifted lyricist, given he’s an acclaimed author. Art Lynn lives up to his Jim Morrison image with his guitar chops, looking every bit the rock star in his practically painted on leather pants. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">MALACHI</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img28.imageshack.us/i/malachih.jpg/"><img src="http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/4264/malachih.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img42.imageshack.us/i/malachi2.jpg/"><img src="http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/1926/malachi2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Malachi are a country duo from Pennsylvania whose music put me in a trance. There is an indescribable depth to their music. Moody, melodic, and transportive are all I can come up with. They’re a band you have to experience. After the show I spent a few hours playing and replaying their tracks on the band’s MySpace. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">THE DEAD EX'S</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img200.imageshack.us/i/rubydavid.jpg/"><img src="http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/1472/rubydavid.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img80.imageshack.us/i/wylierubytuesday.jpg/"><img src="http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9067/wylierubytuesday.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Dead Ex’s are David Patillo and Wiley Wirth. It’s baffling how much sound and energy can come out of a twosome. The Dead Ex’s play classic rock n’ roll spiked with a little Southern Comfort. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">DIRTY & NAUGHTY</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img26.imageshack.us/i/dirtyandnaughty.jpg/"><img src="http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/8462/dirtyandnaughty.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img412.imageshack.us/i/dirtyandnaughty2.jpg/"><img src="http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/8752/dirtyandnaughty2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dirty and Naughty ooze classic rock n’ roll charisma. There’s a whole lotta love happening on stage. They’re also are sharp dressers. Gass is one of the few people who can pull off leopard on leopard. The band is everything their name implies, naughty, rock n’ roll for your listening pleasure.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The bands are the main event, but Ruby Tuesday is also a dance party attracting many familiar faces from the downtown scene, with other special guests. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img84.imageshack.us/i/clubcalcocrowd3.jpg/"><img src="http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7959/clubcalcocrowd3.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img441.imageshack.us/i/kellecalcoianelderado.jpg/"><img src="http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/9691/kellecalcoianelderado.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">DJ's Ian El Derado & Kelle Calco</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img35.imageshack.us/i/rubytuesdaycrowd.jpg/"><img src="http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3638/rubytuesdaycrowd.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img502.imageshack.us/i/sammyvalentineatnuclear.jpg/"><img src="http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5788/sammyvalentineatnuclear.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img218.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxjeffreestar.jpg/"><img src="http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1894/ashfoxjeffreestar.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Me/ Ash Fox and Jeffree Star</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img12.imageshack.us/i/prettygirlsrubytuesday.jpg/"><img src="http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/460/prettygirlsrubytuesday.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img683.imageshack.us/i/paulrubytuesday.jpg/"><img src="http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/2966/paulrubytuesday.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img8.imageshack.us/i/jeromerubytueday.jpg/"><img src="http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7720/jeromerubytueday.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img228.imageshack.us/i/georgeamyrubytuesday.jpg/"><img src="http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8417/georgeamyrubytuesday.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 15px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Photos by ASH FOX Edited by KELLE CALCO</span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 15px; font-size:medium;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 15px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">RUBY TUESDAY is a weekly </span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 15px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">ROCK N ROLL BOUTIQUE at the new DON HILLS showcasing cream of the crop classic rock inspired bands, DJs & personalities in SOUND & STYLE curated by Club Calco every Tuesday. ADMISSION IS FREE!</span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 15px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 15px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">"Have you heard what's hapnin down at the new Don Hill's man?! We're gonna rub real shoulders and showcase no less than the highest standard of whats shakin man! LIVE and ELECTRIFIED! Righteous Rock N Rollers that write songs and carry the torch, struttin the sex, spreading the good genes and blue jeans around alright? Bands, bitches, bottles and boy wonders! Spankin that city into a natural groove! Trip down 6th to Soho man! Long hair, hookers, sinkers & action alright! Don't hide in your hood and whine 'Where have all the good times gone?" Don't wallow in worlds of words, ruins, relics, records, fossils and photographs. Don't ride the train into dungeouns full of rubber brains. Are you stuck in a scene with three dicks and no team? It's no wonder nobody knows your name! Keep it sexy or stay out you stubborn mother! Love it all and live it now girlfriend. Release! The guitars, the glamour. The models & musicians. The good head & fancy threads! Roll the stone! Dig the dylan! Rep the zeppelin baby! I'm talkin bout my generation! I'm back in the New York groove! I'm waitin for my man!" -Kelle Calco</span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For more information and band interviews check out <a href="http://www.clubcalco.com/">ClubCalco.com </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">For more photos <a href="http://www.facebook.com/clubcalco?v=photos">CLICK HERE</a></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-39839425714247153352011-01-16T20:15:00.000-08:002011-01-16T20:38:33.620-08:00Pop<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img375.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxnewwarhollow.jpg/"><img src="http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/8485/ashfoxnewwarhollow.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />"Pop" was my first word. Found this one lying around from last year.<br /></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-23912491707847008212010-12-27T19:59:00.000-08:002010-12-27T20:39:25.470-08:00The Countless Things She Served With Her Eyes<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16488553?portrait=0&color=ff0179" frameborder="0" height="338" width="601"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Over Halloween I worked as Production Designer for Nikyatu Jusu's short film, "The Countless Things She Served With Her Eyes". It was an incredible experience working with the equally brilliant, bad-ass, and award winning filmmaker Nikyatu Jusu. Nikyatu tackles territory few other filmmakers have ventured to explore. The lead, Sonya, is war veteran who chooses a dark path after returning home from Afghanistan. Sonya is acted by DeWonda Wise who brings a fierceness and quiet vulnerability to character. This film was a joy to work on. Enjoy the teaser!<br /></div><br />Keep up with Nikyatu Jusu's projects here <a href="http://nikyatu.mvmt.com/">http://nikyatu.mvmt.com/</a> and here<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><a href="http://myfirstfeaturefilm.tumblr.com/">http://myfirstfeaturefilm.tumblr.com/</a></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-43549008048150269702010-11-27T16:07:00.000-08:002010-11-29T09:46:53.949-08:00RUBY TUESDAY: Kelle Calco and The Colored Boys<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img4.imageshack.us/i/thecoloredboysrubytuesd.jpg/"><img src="http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/286/thecoloredboysrubytuesd.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img529.imageshack.us/i/kellecalco4rubytuesdayc.jpg/"><img src="http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/4729/kellecalco4rubytuesdayc.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img573.imageshack.us/i/thecoloredboys2rubytues.jpg/"><img src="http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/1543/thecoloredboys2rubytues.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img151.imageshack.us/i/kellecalco5rubytuesday.jpg/"><img src="http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2019/kellecalco5rubytuesday.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img253.imageshack.us/i/thecoloredboysrubytuesd.jpg/"><img src="http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/286/thecoloredboysrubytuesd.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img404.imageshack.us/i/kellecalcomattdemicco.jpg/"><img src="http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/5553/kellecalcomattdemicco.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img251.imageshack.us/i/kandiacrazyhorsedanteda.jpg/"><img src="http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/1587/kandiacrazyhorsedanteda.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img825.imageshack.us/i/rubytuesday211910.jpg/"><img src="http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/8176/rubytuesday211910.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img607.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxrubytuesday.jpg/"><img src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/2734/ashfoxrubytuesday.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img337.imageshack.us/i/rubytuesday.jpg/"><img src="http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2641/rubytuesday.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">photos by ASH FOX edited by KELLE CALCO</div><br />RUBY Tuesday is the newest night of sound and style brought to us by “Club Calco”, a club of which I’m proud to be a card carrying member. In NY nightlife, where parties are a dime-a-dozen Kelle Calco is the party maestro, throwing the ones with the best music and coolest people.<br /><br />The opening night of Ruby Tuesday was doubly special being the debut performance of the “The Colored Boys” (Kelle Calco, Ronnie Magri, Zephaniah O’Hara, Dante Dalli, Matthew Demiccio). Leading up to the show everyone was abuzz… we all knew Kelle Calco as the DJ/host of our favorite parties and ringleader of Club Calco. He has the magnetism, swagger and look of a rock star but few had heard him perform. The launch of Ruby Tuesday, confirmed all that Kelle exudes. On this Indian summer night in November, the whole scene gathered in the new Don Hills. Floppy hats, paisley dresses, and furry coats were in abundance, mingling with the usual spikes, sparkles, cowboy boots, leather and lace. The walls of the renovated club are reminiscent of the 80s downtown art scene, punk perverted images layered together, clearly inspired by the likes of Basquait, and Richard Prince. <div><br />When the lights dimmed, we were all on our toes crowding around as The Stones ode to friendship, “Waiting on a Friend”, echoed through the speakers. It was apropos considering wherever you looked your eyes locked with a familiar face. The Boys walked through the crowd and onto the stage opening with “When the Velvet Comes” a song that mixes funk, soul and country with Kelle’s glammy vocal stylings. The Colored Boys are all you could ask for in a band, talented musicians, with style and charisma. It was refreshing to see musicians who knew how to put on a show. The Colored Boys brought back the energy of a time most of our parents have hidden away in dusty attics…classic goodness as an antidote for our plastic era.<br /><br />It’s pretty much unfathomable how in one years time Kelle Calco transformed the NY rock scene. Spinning it around, shaking it on its head and stewing together all the local bohemians with blood type “R’NR”. For those of you who don’t live in NY, there really hasn’t been a scene since the late 80s. To give you a sense of my own experience... in 2005 NY was a dead zone for rock n’ roll. My high school boyfriend would play acoustic sets in leather pants to a crowd of 10 in places with depressing names like, The Bitter End. In 2007, I dreamt of living in LA, with all the aging rockers gripping onto thin threads of the 1980s Sunset Strip. The relic "Rainbow" with all the big hair, and the rock crowd aged about 20 yrs is cool and all but in 2010 with Club Calco there’s no reason to leave this city. Instead of a being part of someone else’s nostalgic memory we have our own Rock N’ Roll reality.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">RUBY TUESDAY is a weekly ROCK N ROLL BOUTIQUE at the new DON HILLS showcasing cream of the crop classic rock inspired bands, DJs & personalities in SOUND & STYLE curated by Club Calco every Tuesday at 11pm.</span><br /><br /></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-41092302591696600072010-11-11T13:09:00.000-08:002010-11-11T13:36:41.907-08:00StyleLikeU & NYCTV visits Ladyland<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15641772" width="500" height="375" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/15641772">StyleLikeU TV: The Hudson Hotel with Kelle Calco</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user997601">Stylelikeu</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><div style="text-align: center;">Video Credit <a href="http://www.stylelikeu.com/blog/stylelikeu-tv-the-hudson-hotel-with-kelle-calco/">Stylelikeu.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img576.imageshack.us/i/stylelikeutvscreenshot.png/"><img src="http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/1053/stylelikeutvscreenshot.png" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The clip aired on NYCTV last month from a series of clips on the revolutionary personal style site, StyleLikeU.com. See me talk about my favorite feathery jacket! You've seen it <a href="http://tittees.blogspot.com/2010/09/ladyland-with-papermagcom-stylelikeu_28.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">here</span></a>, and <a href="http://tittees.blogspot.com/2010/07/fluff-part-ii.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Below are three of my friend's amazing StyleLikeU closets. Check 'em out! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylelikeu.com/closets/dani-baum/">Dani Baum's Closet </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylelikeu.com/closets/kelle-calco/">Kelle Calco's Closet</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylelikeu.com/closets/john-wellington-simon/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.stylelikeu.com/closets/john-wellington-simon/">Dandy Wellington's Closet</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />x Ash<br /></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-83010043642909252612010-11-03T22:25:00.000-07:002011-04-24T22:02:14.558-07:00Rock N' Roll Style Guide: Jim Morrison<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img842.imageshack.us/i/jimmorrisoncollage.jpg/"><img src="http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8549/jimmorrisoncollage.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There may be some debate on this, but in my opinion Jim Morrison is responsible for making leather pants a staple in rock n’ roll stage attire. I say this with a bit of hesitation as Elvis and others must have worn leather pants in a music context, but ultimately it was Morrison who made the look iconic. The debate as to “who wore them first” has been raging since Gerard Melanga claimed Jim jacked his look in the early 60s at The Doors first performance at The Ondine. Andy Warhol mentions this little pop culture diehard-rock n’ roll- fashion-junkie-tidbit in his 60s social history book Popism: The Warhol Sixties. “When we walked in, Gerard took one look at Jim Morrison in leather pants just like his and he flipped. ‘He stole my look!’ he screamed, outraged. It was true enough—Jim had, I guess picked in up from seeing Gerard at the Trip”. The story made me think of the scene in Velvet Goldmine when Brian Slade first meets the gender bending beauty Jack Fairy. Brian kisses him, steals his earring and eventually “steals” his image. All rock stars and pop culture icons are the sum of many influences, icons and unknowns alike, but what makes the star a star in their own right is the way they curate all the elements. Jim Morrison took leather pants out of their motorcycle context and made them rock n’ roll.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><b>Style Breakdown</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><b></b></span> Jim’s look is all about carefree minimalism, there’s restraint in his color palette, in the few articles of clothing, the lack of layering, and little adornment. Yet, it’s carefree from his wild wavy hair, to the loose buttoning of his shirt, and the grab n’ go easiness of the look as a whole. I see a lot of rockers on the scene doing the “The Morrison” and it’s all good. Leather pants are a classic rock n’ roll staple just like The Doors.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Essentials</b></div></span><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">A flowing silky button down shirt, loose enough to expose bits of chest</li></ul><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Skin-tight leather trousers- tight enough to keep you guessing both how he got into them and how he’ll get out of them</li><li style="text-align: justify;">A western style belt conveniently drawing your eyes to hips</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><b>Get the Look:</b></span> Tips for buying leather pants</span></div></span><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">It’s all in the fit. They should sit right on your hips or 1-2 inches above or below. I like how I look in higher waisted, pocketless leather pants, but svelte narrow hipped men tend to look better in lower waisted pocketed pants that sit right on or below the hip. Make sure they fit well before you buy them as leather pants are difficult and expensive to tailor.</li></ul><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">There shouldn’t be any bunchiness in the crotch area. This is a big problem I find with most cuts of leather pants. Sometimes you have to compromise thinner leather for a better fit. I find thicker leather pants to be more bunchy.</li></ul><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Leather pants come in many variations. My favorites are high-waisted, pocketless, with slits or zippers on the bottom, but they come in many different fits, cuts, colors, and variations of leather.</li></ul><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Leather pants are versatile. Pair black leather pants with a white ruffle top and a blazer and you have an office look. Pair leather pants with a sequin top and stilettos and you're ready to go dancing.</li></ul><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">You don't need to be a rock star to afford leather pants. I purchased my favorite leather pants are from the French label Plein Sud at Housing Works Thrift Shop for $55. I highly recommend Housing Works Thrift for leather pants, they usually have about 10 pairs at all times. It took some searching before I found the right ones but ti was completely worth the time. If you don’t live near a Housing Works, any thrift shop or Salvation Army will do…most people don’t have the guts to wear leather pants, so many beauties wind up in thrift stores, for 80% off the price tag.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Leather pants aren’t only for rock n’ rollers or for people of a certain age. I recently saw a woman I assumed to be in her 80s walking in Madison Sq Park in red leathers. She made me smile.</li></ul>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-3066480429153601082010-10-12T09:36:00.000-07:002010-10-12T10:17:27.924-07:00Señora de la Tierra<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img140.imageshack.us/i/pinkladyland9910.jpg/"><img src="http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/46/pinkladyland9910.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />my favorite shot of the night</span><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img218.imageshack.us/i/ashfox3ladyland9910.jpg/"><img src="http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/2697/ashfox3ladyland9910.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />me/ ash fox ...unfortunately, i don't remember who snapped this</span><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img843.imageshack.us/i/richardkennedyladyland9.jpg/"><img src="http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/9013/richardkennedyladyland9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">richard kennedy</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img89.imageshack.us/i/simonjacobsladyland9910.jpg/"><img src="http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/8026/simonjacobsladyland9910.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />simon jacobs</span><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img259.imageshack.us/i/elijahroselloladyland99.jpg/"><img src="http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/9826/elijahroselloladyland99.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />elijah rose</span><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img209.imageshack.us/i/modelladyland9910.jpg/"><img src="http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5315/modelladyland9910.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />this model looks very familiar...any idea who she is?</span><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img715.imageshack.us/i/ianladyland9910.jpg/"><img src="http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/9552/ianladyland9910.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">ian el derado</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img259.imageshack.us/i/jamienelsonladyland9910.jpg/"><img src="http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5347/jamienelsonladyland9910.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">jamie nelson</span><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img209.imageshack.us/i/kellecalcoladyland9910.jpg/"><img src="http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/332/kellecalcoladyland9910.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />kelle calco</span><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img64.imageshack.us/i/tommyhottpantsladyland9.jpg/"><img src="http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2098/tommyhottpantsladyland9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />tommy hottpants<br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img339.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxladyland9910.jpg/"><img src="http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8962/ashfoxladyland9910.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />me / ash fox snapped by kelle calco<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img214.imageshack.us/i/glassesladyland9910.jpg/"><img src="http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/389/glassesladyland9910.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">dexter ivy<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Ladyland at the Hudson Hotel Library Room from September 9, 2010<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Photographed by ASH FOX Edited by KELLE CALCO<br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">LADYLAND : A ROCK N ROLL DANCE PARTY about Love, Light, Laughter, Ecstasy, Inebriation, Grit, and Glamour spreading and celebrating the spirit of a real and infectious musical sound which christened a lifestyle of liberation, libation, and celestial satisfaction. This is a place for souls who know that god still needs guitars and hearts don't beat to a click track. As one million dreamers tap their toes and tune into Jagger's lips and lyrics spitting on and all about the streets of New York....the very streets that we’re groovin on tonight.....we will be the faces they dream of, and this, my friend, is where those faces will meet. Come play with fire and paint it black. Come dance, little sister, dance with a motley cast of muppets, models, and musicians every Thursday at The Library in Hudson Hotel, Hell's Kitchen, NYC. EVERY THURSDAY, 11 PM – 4 AM"</span><br /></div><br />PS.<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img145.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxbyrichardkennedy.jpg/"><img src="http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/3972/ashfoxbyrichardkennedy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />me / ash fox by <a href="www.thehouseofbadkids.com">richard kennedy</a><br />rarely have full length shots..so here ya go!<br /></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-84240284579270966862010-09-28T13:20:00.001-07:002010-09-28T15:11:57.734-07:00Ladyland with Papermag.com, Stylelikeu, and Breedlove<div style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img408.imageshack.us/i/parkermillarladyland92.jpg/"><img src="http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4197/parkermillarladyland92.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">parker millar</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img440.imageshack.us/i/tommyhottpantsladyland9.jpg/"><img src="http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/2098/tommyhottpantsladyland9.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">tommy hottpants</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img838.imageshack.us/i/lilymadelbaumandelisago.jpg/"><img src="http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/1575/lilymadelbaumandelisago.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">lily mandelbaum and elisa goodkind the creators stylelikeu.com</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Elisa Goodkind and Lily Mandelbaum, the mother/ daughter visionary duo behind <a href="http://stylelikeu.com/">Stylelikeu.com</a> came by to film a special for NYCTV. I've been a big fan of stylelikeu for a while now, so I was honored to be breifly interviewed by them. The special aired during Fashionweek and will hopefully will be posted online. Stylelikeu is a treasure chest of inspiration. On the surface it's a site about visual style, but when you watch the videos you see it's about the many ways people express themselves. The clothes only tell part of the story. The other day I passed a young man on the street with a pony tail, a flannel shirt wrapped around his waist, and a pipe in his mouth. His look was very 90s Seattle, but the pipe intrigued me. I think the success of stylelikeu is that we've all had these ephemeral moments where we're visually arrested by a person and wish we could hear their story...Stylelikeu gives us the chance.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img837.imageshack.us/i/dariandarlingladyland92.jpg/"><img src="http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/328/dariandarlingladyland92.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.DarianDarling.com">darian darling</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img696.imageshack.us/i/anncourtneyladyland92.jpg/"><img src="http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/314/anncourtneyladyland92.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">ann courtney of <a href="http://www.motherfeather.com/">motherfeather</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img251.imageshack.us/i/jasterleonvictoriawalla.jpg/"><img src="http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/1483/jasterleonvictoriawalla.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">jaster leon of the party death and victoria walla</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img339.imageshack.us/i/ashleyjanemeyersladylan.jpg/"><img src="http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7717/ashleyjanemeyersladylan.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">ashley jane meyers</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img375.imageshack.us/i/1ladyland92.jpg/"><img src="http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6318/1ladyland92.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img714.imageshack.us/i/richardkennedyladyland9.jpg/"><img src="http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/9013/richardkennedyladyland9.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">richard kennedy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img18.imageshack.us/i/breedloveladyland92.jpg/"><img src="http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7486/breedloveladyland92.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">breedlove</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img440.imageshack.us/i/2ladyland92.jpg/"><img src="http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/4167/2ladyland92.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img545.imageshack.us/i/haraladyland92.jpg/"><img src="http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/3691/haraladyland92.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">zeph o'hara of the colored boys</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img837.imageshack.us/i/kellecalcoladyland.jpg/"><img src="http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/1750/kellecalcoladyland.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">ian el derado and kelle calco </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img842.imageshack.us/i/ashfox2ladyland92.jpg/"><img src="http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/6130/ashfox2ladyland92.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">me / ash fox</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Ladyland at the Hudson Hotel Library Room from September 2, 2010</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Photographed by ASH FOX Edited by KELLE CALCO</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img839.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxbyalexanderthomps.jpg/"><img src="http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/729/ashfoxbyalexanderthomps.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">me/ Ash Fox by Alexander Thompson for <a href="http://www.papermag.com/2010/09/ladlyland_kelle_calco_hudson_hotel.php">Papermag.com</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img178.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxnathanialjohnbyma.jpg/"><img src="http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/18/ashfoxnathanialjohnbyma.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">me and Nathanial John by Mario Manzoni. Check out his work at <a href="http://www.famelust.com/">Famelust</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img693.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxbyrichardkenndy.jpg/"><img src="http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/4051/ashfoxbyrichardkenndy.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">caught in the act by Richard Kennedy. See his work at <a href="http://www.thehouseofbadkids.com/">The House of Badkids </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I wasn't the only one snapping away that night. Killer photographers Mario Manzoni, and Richard Kennedy documented the fun and Alexander Thompson of Paper Magazine shot some photos for an <a href="http://www.papermag.com/2010/09/ladlyland_kelle_calco_hudson_hotel.php">article on Kelle Calo and Ladyland</a>. The night was capped off by a memorable performance by Breedlove and his hoola-hoop dancers. What a night! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">LADYLAND : A ROCK N ROLL DANCE PARTY about Love, Light, Laughter, Ecstasy, Inebriation, Grit, and Glamour spreading and celebrating the spirit of a real and infectious musical sound which christened a lifestyle of liberation, libation, and celestial satisfaction. This is a place for souls who know that god still needs guitars and hearts don't beat to a click track. As one million dreamers tap their toes and tune into Jagger's lips and lyrics spitting on and all about the streets of New York....the very streets that we’re groovin on tonight.....we will be the faces they dream of, and this, my friend, is where those faces will meet. Come play with fire and paint it black. Come dance, little sister, dance with a motley cast of muppets, models, and musicians every Thursday at The Library in Hudson Hotel, Hell's Kitchen, NYC. EVERY THURSDAY, 11 PM – 4 AM"</span></div></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-11622459244597710592010-09-14T22:10:00.000-07:002011-02-06T14:53:35.427-08:00Legends of Ladyland<div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img201.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxladyland826.jpg/"><img src="http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4999/ashfoxladyland826.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />me/ash fox<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img178.imageshack.us/i/brandonflowersjohnlegen.jpg/"><img src="http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5189/brandonflowersjohnlegen.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />brandon flowers of the killers and john legend<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img96.imageshack.us/i/alexyork2ladyland826.jpg/"><img src="http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3685/alexyork2ladyland826.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img714.imageshack.us/i/danrozellladyland826.jpg/"><img src="http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/7343/danrozellladyland826.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />dan rozell<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img268.imageshack.us/i/brandonflowersjohnlegen.jpg/"><img src="http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/5189/brandonflowersjohnlegen.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />brandon flowers of the killers and john legend<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img190.imageshack.us/i/danibaumladyland826.jpg/"><img src="http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/6343/danibaumladyland826.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />dani baum<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img34.imageshack.us/i/dariantommymissguyladyl.jpg/"><img src="http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/8030/dariantommymissguyladyl.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />darian darling, tommy hottpants, miss guy<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img837.imageshack.us/i/glassesladyland826.jpg/"><img src="http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/3338/glassesladyland826.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img413.imageshack.us/i/brandonjohnladyland826.jpg/"><img src="http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4126/brandonjohnladyland826.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />brandon flowers of the killers & john legend</div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img203.imageshack.us/i/kayvonzandladyland826.jpg/"><img src="http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/6951/kayvonzandladyland826.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />kayvon zand<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img824.imageshack.us/i/brandonflowersladyland8.jpg/"><img src="http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/6315/brandonflowersladyland8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />brandon flowers of the killers<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img411.imageshack.us/i/kellecalcotarafoxxladyl.jpg/"><img src="http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7560/kellecalcotarafoxxladyl.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />kelle calco & tara foxx<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img13.imageshack.us/i/sofiasundenladyland826.jpg/"><img src="http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/2568/sofiasundenladyland826.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />sofia sunden<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img85.imageshack.us/i/markkodontoladyland826.jpg/"><img src="http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/1074/markkodontoladyland826.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />markko donto<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img178.imageshack.us/i/richardkennedydariandar.jpg/"><img src="http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3449/richardkennedydariandar.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />richard kennedy & darian darling<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img843.imageshack.us/i/ashfox2ladyland826.jpg/"><img src="http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/2107/ashfox2ladyland826.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />me/ash fox in pearls, a ballet leotard, and a norma kamali jumpsuit<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(25, 25, 25); line-height: 19px;font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Trebuchet,sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Ladyland at the Hudson Hotel Library Room from August 26, 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">photographed by ASH FOX photos edited by KELLE CALCO</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The buzz it out and everyone's flocking to Ladyland. Each week there's more and more eye candy to feast on. The night these photos were shot, Brandon Flowers of The Killers and John Legend were hanging out. Hope to see some of you tomorrow night for Ladyland's Fashion Week edition. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">LADYLAND : A ROCK N ROLL DANCE PARTY about Love, Light, Laughter, Ecstasy, Inebriation, Grit, and Glamour spreading and celebrating the spirit of a real and infectious musical sound which christened a lifestyle of liberation, libation, and celestial satisfaction. This is a place for souls who know that god still needs guitars and hearts don't beat to a click track. As one million dreamers tap their toes and tune into Jagger's lips and lyrics spitting on and all about the streets of New York....the very streets that we’re groovin on tonight.....we will be the faces they dream of, and this, my friend, is where those faces will meet. Come play with fire and paint it black. Come dance, little sister, dance with a motley cast of muppets, models, and musicians every Thursday at The Library in Hudson Hotel, Hell's Kitchen, NYC. EVERY THURSDAY, 11 PM – 4 AM"</div></span></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-34673981855840832532010-09-12T15:25:00.000-07:002010-09-13T10:06:10.485-07:00Stone Temple Pilots at Jones Beach<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img801.imageshack.us/i/stpjonesbeach2010.jpg/"><img src="http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/3469/stpjonesbeach2010.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-style:italic;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Stone Temple Pilots at Jones Beach Theater on September 4, 2010</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">images courtesy of audioperv.com </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">collage by ASH FOX</span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">It was the first day of September cool enough to break out the leather jacket. On a whim, I made the trek out to Jones Beach from Manhattan to see my favorite band Stone Temple Pilots. I linked up with fellow STP devotees and we hung out in the parking lot drinking beers and reminiscing about our favorite STP performances. We were from a few different generations, but all equally hard core about STP. Being a rock fan is similar to being a comic book nerd, except that instead of attending a convention like Comic-con we congregate in parking lots and back doors at rock shows. Some of the diehards were decked out in STP apparel, others had STP tattoos, but they all had a recognizable glimmer in their eye while talking about STP.<br /><br />It was perfect concert weather. The sensation of the seasons changing reminded me of the quintessential STP song bridge. Even in some of STP’s darkest songs the bridge always provides a welcome reprieve. It uplifts and gives a feeling of renewal like a cool day after thick summer heat. Entering a new season feels simultaneously new and nostalgic. The beginning of a season always makes me think of where I was the year before. Every STP every song is colored with memories, but I still always hear something new.<br /><br />Our seats were 10th row center with a perfect view of the stage. I’ve found that buying tickets at the very last minute is risky, but often the way to go. After seeing STP in GA the last time it was nice to have a seat. The madness of GA can be exhilarating, but having your own designated area of space to breathe and dance without people crashing into you and spilling beer on your outfit can be just as sweet. At around 8:45 (early for STP) the haunting intro music began and the audience rose up in unison. Scott Weiland strolled out onto the stage followed by drummer Eric Kretz, bassist Rob and guitarist Dean Deleo. They opened with Crackerman, a classic Core era STP song that always gets the crowd roaring. The show’s set list had more variety than some of their past performances. They mixed up the classic hits with a few tracks from their new self-titled album, as well as some lesser-known fan favorites such as Pretty Penny, Still Remains, Silvergun Superman, and Heaven and Hotrods. When they launched into “Heaven and Hotrods” an upbeat, heavier track from the album No. 4, the crowd went wild. There’s a lyric in the bridge “I’m still healing. Coming down. I’m still breathing” which seemed apropos for this era of STP. It’s 2010 and Stone Temple Pilots are going strong. They’re one of the few bands that have survived the 90s with all four members intact and are still writing new music. 80% of the venue was full proving there is still an audience for raw rock n’ roll. The Deleos were smiling, Eric was banging away and Scott’s voice sounded clearer than ever. Scott Weiland has a newfound calm and refinement about him. He’s no longer the feverish, shirtless, whirling dervish, but he’s still ever the showman. The focus seems to be less on stage antics and more on vocal performance. Weiland sounds deliberate in the way he uses his vocal instrument, there is less uninhibited angst. Still, I imagine singing your old songs must be like reading back your childhood diary entries. You read with enlightened eyes, but you can still hear the voice of adolescence in your head.<br /><br />One of the show highlights was the performance of the love song, “Still Remains”. Scott’s high notes on “if you should die before me ask if you can bring a friend” meld perfectly with the high hum of Dean’s guitar. I interpret the lyrics as a proclamation of selfless love, to give of yourself and leave all your defenses behind. It always makes me swoon. The song, the performance, and the moment itself were so beautiful, that I couldn’t hold back a few salty tears.<br /><br />I often get e-mails asking, “What do I wear to a rock show?” My answer in short is to go glam, amp up your everyday look and be comfortable. This next little story proves that dressing up for a show has it rewards. Before the concert began, I spotted a woman in a red fedora channeling Scott Weiland's current look. I pointed her out to my friend and couldn’t help but smile. Her look reminded me of the time I wore silver pants to a Velvet Revolver concert intent on channeling Scott Weiland in the “Slither” video. As I could tell, the red fedora lady was one smart cookie. During the encore, Scott motioned to her in the audience and next thing you know he pulls her on stage. They hug and he hands her his megaphone to sing the intro to “Dead and Bloated”. Fortunately someone captured this on video.<br /><br /></span></span><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MgXgykKH7zg?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MgXgykKH7zg?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><br />It was a magical moment for STP fans and for anyone who has ever dressed up as their favorite artist. If you’re now curious where you can find a red fedora I’ve got the hook up <a href="http://www.shoebuy.com/bailey-of-hollywood-fedora-7002/231433/496065?cm_mmc=frooglelist-_-none-_-none-_-none">here</a>.<br /><br />When the band took their bows, the band’s children ran out onstage. Clearly, I’m sentimental when it comes to STP. For those who have been following STP since their beginnings it’s been over a 20-year relationship. Mine has been a bit shorter, but the fact is STP has shaped so many of my experiences. As a kid I wasn’t exposed to contemporary rock so hearing Purple for the first time was like an epiphany. It took 17 years to find music that made perfect sense to me. Is their a band or artist that has captivated you for</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> years? I's love to hear your greatest concert memories.</span><br /><br />Click below for my other Stone Temple Pilots related posts...<br /><br /><a href="http://tittees.blogspot.com/2010/06/just-fan-my-stone-temple-pilots-concert.html">Just a Fan: My STP Concert Saga</a><br /><br /><a href="http://tittees.blogspot.com/2010/03/rock-n-roll-style-guide-stone-temple.html">Rock N' Roll Style Guide: Stone Temple Pilots</a><br /><br /><a href="http://tittees.blogspot.com/2009/10/scott-weilands-hybrid-style_08.html">Scott Weiland's Hybrid Style</a>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-71410547110515233332010-09-03T08:43:00.000-07:002010-09-08T10:09:42.887-07:00Ladyland Light<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img295.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxladyland819.jpg/"><img src="http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1186/ashfoxladyland819.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">me/ Ash Fox</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img138.imageshack.us/i/dancer2ladyland819.jpg/"><img src="http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4892/dancer2ladyland819.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img251.imageshack.us/i/astroerieladyland819.jpg/"><img src="http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/6318/astroerieladyland819.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Astro Erie</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img521.imageshack.us/i/ladyland2819.jpg/"><img src="http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8649/ladyland2819.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img444.imageshack.us/i/dancerladyland819.jpg/"><img src="http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/874/dancerladyland819.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img838.imageshack.us/i/ladyland819.jpg/"><img src="http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/9369/ladyland819.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img541.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxianladyland819.jpg/"><img src="http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/2427/ashfoxianladyland819.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">me/ Ash Fox and Ian El Derado</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img203.imageshack.us/i/kelledaniladylany819.jpg/"><img src="http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1751/kelledaniladylany819.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Kelle Calco and Dani Baum</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img801.imageshack.us/i/shoesladyland819.jpg/"><img src="http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/7490/shoesladyland819.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img843.imageshack.us/i/leohenryladyland819.jpg/"><img src="http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8986/leohenryladyland819.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Leo Henry</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img837.imageshack.us/i/dancersccdiamondladylan.jpg/"><img src="http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/1833/dancersccdiamondladylan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img62.imageshack.us/i/tommyhotpantsladylanf81.jpg/"><img src="http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6770/tommyhotpantsladylanf81.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tommy Hottpants</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img405.imageshack.us/i/kelleladyland819.jpg/"><img src="http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7359/kelleladyland819.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Kelle Calco</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ladyland at the Hudson Hotel Library Room from August 19, 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">photos shot by ASH FOX photos edited by KELLE CALCO</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">LADYLAND : A ROCK N ROLL DANCE PARTY about Love, Light, Laughter, Ecstasy, Inebriation, Grit, and Glamour spreading and celebrating the spirit of a real and infectious musical sound which christened a lifestyle of liberation, libation, and celestial satisfaction. This is a place for souls who know that god still needs guitars and hearts don't beat to a click track. As one million dreamers tap their toes and tune into Jagger's lips and lyrics spitting on and all about the streets of New York....the very streets that we’re groovin on tonight.....we will be the faces they dream of, and this, my friend, is where those faces will meet. Come play with fire and paint it black. Come dance, little sister, dance with a motley cast of muppets, models, and musicians every Thursday at The Library in Hudson Hotel, Hell's Kitchen, NYC. EVERY THURSDAY, 11 PM – 4 AM"</div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-50554741957191075112010-09-02T07:52:00.000-07:002010-09-02T13:11:29.839-07:00Ladyland of Kings and Queens<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img237.imageshack.us/i/44845461724237811265482.jpg/"><img src="http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3797/44845461724237811265482.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />me/ Ash Fox and The Queen of Hearts<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img375.imageshack.us/i/kellenathanialladyland8.jpg/"><img src="http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/7311/kellenathanialladyland8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Kelle Calco and Nathanial John of The Party Death<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img715.imageshack.us/i/tommyhottpantsladyland8.jpg/"><img src="http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/3720/tommyhottpantsladyland8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Tommy Hottpants<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img230.imageshack.us/i/eddyladyland812.jpg/"><img src="http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3340/eddyladyland812.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Eddy Fetty<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img834.imageshack.us/i/tarafoxxladyland812.jpg/"><img src="http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/5171/tarafoxxladyland812.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Tara Foxx<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img830.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxladyland8122.jpg/"><img src="http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/8492/ashfoxladyland8122.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />me/ Ash Fox sporting my 90s Craft-chic look<br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img375.imageshack.us/i/chairladyland812.jpg/"><img src="http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/8488/chairladyland812.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img16.imageshack.us/i/cigarladyland812.jpg/"><img src="http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/6043/cigarladyland812.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img811.imageshack.us/i/handladyland812.jpg/"><img src="http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/6949/handladyland812.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tara Foxx and Dani Baum<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ladyland at the Hudson Hotel Library Room from August 12, 2010<br /><br />photos shot by <span style="font-weight: bold;">ASH FOX</span> photos edited by <span style="font-weight: bold;">KELLE CALCO<br /></span><span><br />This particular Ladyland evening was special in that fellow blogger <a href="http://derherzen.blogspot.com/">The Queen of Hearts</a> made an appearance. I knew we'd hit off. She's one of few fashion devotees I've met who doesn't seem to have Chanel blinders over her eyes. She thinks beyond fashion trends and focuses on issues in the fashion industry that reflect issues in our society. Her blog is not just a soapbox, but a platform for dialogue. I love reading her readers comments. Blogger meet-ups are the BEST.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Whose coming this week?<br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25); line-height: 19px;font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Trebuchet,sans-serif;font-size:12px;" ><i>LADYLAND : A ROCK N ROLL DANCE PARTY about Love, Light, Laughter, Ecstasy, Inebriation, Grit, and Glamour spreading and celebrating the spirit of a real and infectious musical sound which christened a lifestyle of liberation, libation, and celestial satisfaction. This is a place for souls who know that god still needs guitars and hearts don't beat to a click track. As one million dreamers tap their toes and tune into Jagger's lips and lyrics spitting on and all about the streets of New York....the very streets that we’re groovin on tonight.....we will be the faces they dream of, and this, my friend, is where those faces will meet. Come play with fire and paint it black. Come dance, little sister, dance with a motley cast of muppets, models, and musicians every Thursday at The Library in Hudson Hotel, Hell's Kitchen, NYC. EVERY THURSDAY, 11 PM – 4 AM"</i></span><br /></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-53508608942893747092010-08-30T12:58:00.000-07:002010-08-30T15:01:06.480-07:00Big City Rebels 3<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img255.imageshack.us/i/bcr3low.jpg/"><img src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7053/bcr3low.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chad Cherry of The Last Vegas</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img291.imageshack.us/i/pinkbrclow.jpg/"><img src="http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4473/pinkbrclow.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img64.imageshack.us/i/partydeathwildstreetbcr.jpg/"><img src="http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9901/partydeathwildstreetbcr.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Party Death & Wild Street boys</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img714.imageshack.us/i/bcr4low.jpg/"><img src="http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/803/bcr4low.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img837.imageshack.us/i/joshbcrlow.jpg/"><img src="http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/7817/joshbcrlow.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Josh of The Party Death</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img821.imageshack.us/i/partydeathbcrlow.jpg/"><img src="http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/5008/partydeathbcrlow.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Party Death</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img230.imageshack.us/i/partydeathbcrlow.jpg/"><img src="http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5008/partydeathbcrlow.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img831.imageshack.us/i/alibcrlow.jpg/"><img src="http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/2743/alibcrlow.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ali of Wildstreet and The Party Death</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img255.imageshack.us/i/bobbybcrlow.jpg/"><img src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/866/bobbybcrlow.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bobby Flores</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img801.imageshack.us/i/joshmartybcrlow.jpg/"><img src="http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/8517/joshmartybcrlow.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Josh of The Party Death and Marty E of The Dirty Pearls</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img185.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxbcr2low.jpg/"><img src="http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8049/ashfoxbcr2low.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">me</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img713.imageshack.us/i/lipsbcrlow.jpg/"><img src="http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4472/lipsbcrlow.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lips Velvet</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img715.imageshack.us/i/alexyorkbcr2low.jpg/"><img src="http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/2526/alexyorkbcr2low.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Alex York</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img838.imageshack.us/i/marcelobcrlow.jpg/"><img src="http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/1262/marcelobcrlow.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Marcelo Dutra</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img816.imageshack.us/i/bcr1low.jpg/"><img src="http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/7914/bcr1low.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img411.imageshack.us/i/ncbcrlow.jpg/"><img src="http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/9840/ncbcrlow.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">NC Shuva</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img251.imageshack.us/i/toxicvisionbcrlow.jpg/"><img src="http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3796/toxicvisionbcrlow.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toxic Vision Fashion Show</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img825.imageshack.us/i/toxicvisionbcrlow4.jpg/"><img src="http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/111/toxicvisionbcrlow4.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img841.imageshack.us/i/toxicvisionbcrlow2.jpg/"><img src="http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/1792/toxicvisionbcrlow2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img838.imageshack.us/i/toxicvisionbcrlow5c.jpg/"><img src="http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/9711/toxicvisionbcrlow5c.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Big City Rebels is a bi-annual rock n' roll event hosted by Sammy Valentine, one of New York's finest rock n' roll nightlife mavens. If you follow AFS you've heard me rave about it <a href="http://tittees.blogspot.com/2010/04/rebel-rebel.html"><i>here</i></a> and <a href="http://tittees.blogspot.com/2009/08/big-city-rebels.html"><i>here</i></a>. I came to Rebels armed with a camera and the aim to capture a bit of the action. Like most R&R events the audience is as interesting as what's on stage. In addition to rock bands, Sammy mixed things up with a rock n' roll fashion show, Toxic Vision by Sharon Toxic. Rock n' roll and fashion collide once again and the results were marvelous. The four looks above are my favorites from the show. Not surprisingly, I can't get enough of <a href="http://tittees.blogspot.com/2010/07/fluff-part-ii.html">rock n' roll muppetry</a>... those furry sleeves are calling my name. You can get some of those <i>Toxic</i> goods <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/toxicvision"><i>here</i></a>.</div><div><br /></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-46739384921336787142010-08-17T09:11:00.000-07:002010-08-19T11:29:20.193-07:00The Music of Ladyland<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img829.imageshack.us/i/astroerieladyland.jpg/"><img src="http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/937/astroerieladyland.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Astro Erie</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img208.imageshack.us/i/80sguyladyland.jpg/"><img src="http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3650/80sguyladyland.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/7739/davidalvaladyland.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">David Alva of Stoned Fire</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img843.imageshack.us/i/bobbyfloressammyvalenti.jpg/"><img src="http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/2057/bobbyfloressammyvalenti.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Bobby Flores and Sammy Valentine</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img52.imageshack.us/i/ianelderadoladyland.jpg/"><img src="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/7554/ianelderadoladyland.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Ian El Derado</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img404.imageshack.us/i/jeffreyclarkgrossmanlad.jpg/"><img src="http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/6950/jeffreyclarkgrossmanlad.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Jeffrey Clark Grossman</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img713.imageshack.us/i/jeremylimpkinguyfurrowl.jpg/"><img src="http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/3374/jeremylimpkinguyfurrowl.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Jeremy Limpkin and Guy Furrow</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img839.imageshack.us/i/kellecalcoladyland.jpg/"><img src="http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/1750/kellecalcoladyland.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Kelle Calco </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img819.imageshack.us/i/lipsyvelvetladyland.jpg/"><img src="http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/7861/lipsyvelvetladyland.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Lipsy Velvet</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img594.imageshack.us/i/valerieterminiladyland.jpg/"><img src="http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/9366/valerieterminiladyland.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> Lady Valtronic</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img21.imageshack.us/i/jessicapaigesammyvalent.jpg/"><img src="http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6978/jessicapaigesammyvalent.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Jessica Paige, Sammy Valentine and me hidden by hair</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Ladyland at the Hudson Hotel Library Room from August 5, 2010</i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">photos by ASH FOX edited by KELLE CALCO</div><br />The above photos are the results of me whirling around Ladyland with a camera in hand. <div><br /><div>The party gets better and better each week. I'll say it again, Ladyland is the closest thing to <b>54 </b>in<b> 2010. </b>Come for the fashion, the friends, the spectacle of it all, but mainly for the music...</div><div><b></b>As visually stylish as the attendees are, you can't capture the music stylings in photos. Resident rockstar DJs, Kelle Calco and Guy Furrow have the finesse to know when to play to the present mood of the party and when to transform the mood completely. They play a rock/punk/glam/ funk/soul potpourri, but each have a distinctive methodology in how they arrange their sets. Instead of the usual top 40 club hits, or the hipster-- "it's only cool if it's indie and unknown" stuff, they play what they like. Guest DJs Ian El Derado, Marty E, Sammy Valentine, and others pop in from week to week adding another layer of rock n' roll goodness to the music menu. Ladyland's DJs have so much style that there's no need to look at the DJ booth to know to whose spinning. </div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(25, 25, 25); line-height: 19px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><i>LADYLAND : A ROCK N ROLL DANCE PARTY about Love, Light, Laughter, Ecstasy, Inebriation, Grit, and Glamour spreading and celebrating the spirit of a real and infectious musical sound which christened a lifestyle of liberation, libation, and celestial satisfaction. This is a place for souls who know that god still needs guitars and hearts don't beat to a click track. As one million dreamers tap their toes and tune into Jagger's lips and lyrics spitting on and all about the streets of New York....the very streets that we’re groovin on tonight.....we will be the faces they dream of, and this, my friend, is where those faces will meet. Come play with fire and paint it black. Come dance, little sister, dance with a motley cast of muppets, models, and musicians every Thursday at The Library in Hudson Hotel, Hell's Kitchen, NYC. EVERY THURSDAY, 11 PM – 4 AM"</i></span></div></div></div></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-67245963424661636122010-08-12T15:39:00.000-07:002010-10-26T21:19:37.633-07:00Ladyland Night<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img821.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxalexyorkladyland.jpg/"><img src="http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/2325/ashfoxalexyorkladyland.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">me & alex york</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img713.imageshack.us/i/hudson623a.jpg/"><img src="http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/7819/hudson623a.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img225.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxsimonjacobsladyla.jpg/"><img src="http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2106/ashfoxsimonjacobsladyla.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">me and simon j</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">photos by Angus Smythe</span><br /><br />Come tonight and see what the party's all about!<br /><br />"LADYLAND : A ROCK N ROLL DANCE PARTY about Love, Light, Laughter, Ecstasy, Inebriation, Grit, and Glamour spreading and celebrating the spirit of a real and infectious musical sound which christened a lifestyle of liberation, libation, and celestial satisfaction. This is a place for souls who know that god still needs guitars and hearts don't beat to a click track. As one million dreamers tap their toes and tune into Jagger's lips and lyrics spitting on and all about the streets of New York....the very streets that we’re groovin on tonight.....we will be the faces they dream of, and this, my friend, is where those faces will meet. Come play with fire and paint it black. Come dance, little sister, dance with a motley cast of muppets, models, and musicians every Thursday at The Library in Hudson Hotel, Hell's Kitchen, NYC. EVERY THURSDAY, 11 PM – 4 AM"</div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-61053359029501458002010-08-08T13:07:00.000-07:002010-08-08T13:15:35.191-07:00Alex York "Relax"<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/A-56YtYLwZc&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/A-56YtYLwZc&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Amazing show in Milford, PA last week. Shot this video of Alex opening the show with Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "Relax". Loving Alex's sort of punk play on suiting..very Givenchy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">More from the tour coming soon...</div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-18180224224197994892010-08-04T10:40:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:04:33.613-07:00Up in Flames<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img693.imageshack.us/i/redflameteefront2.jpg/"><img src="http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/9517/redflameteefront2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Red Flame (tank version) worn over AA Sheer Dress</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img713.imageshack.us/i/redflameteefront.jpg/"><img src="http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/1699/redflameteefront.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Red Flame worn with tights as a dress (model is 5'6 and is wearing a size large</i>)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img199.imageshack.us/i/blueflame2.jpg/"><img src="http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/8093/blueflame2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Blue Flame tucked into Alexander Wang Skirt</i><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img832.imageshack.us/i/ericaflamefront.jpg/"><img src="http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4903/ericaflamefront.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img94.imageshack.us/i/ericaflameback2.jpg/"><img src="http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6271/ericaflameback2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img245.imageshack.us/i/ericaflameback.jpg/"><img src="http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/2213/ericaflameback.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Red Flame worn by Erica Maria of FashionChalet with shorts</i><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't normally do posts like this, but wanted to give you the scoop...</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm about to run out of Flame Tees. There are only 10 remaining.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TitTees">Tit Tees</a> are limited edition. When a certain style or color is gone, IT'S GONE. There is beauty in rarity, especially in this day and age of fast fashion. It's a nice feeling to walk down the street and have close to zero chance of seeing anyone in the same article of clothing. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/28403618/tit-tees-flame-tee">The </a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/28403618/tit-tees-flame-tee">Flame</a></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/28403618/tit-tees-flame-tee"> tee</a> has always been one of my best sellers. I designed it to be a comfy versatile, statement piece that you could grab on the run and have an instant party outfit . It needs no accessories, so you can easily throw it a top leggings, leather pants, shorts, a skirt, or a sheer dress and you're ready to rock! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> Remaining </span>Flames...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Red</span> Flame: 1 small, 1 medium, 2 large</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Silver</span> Flame: 2 smalls</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">Gold</span> Flame on a White Tee: 1 small</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">Gold</span> Flame on a Black Tee: 1 small</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">Blue</span> Flame: 2 mediums</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Get one in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/28403618/tit-tees-flame-tee">Tit Tees</a> shop!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm doing a special Tit Tees Shop Promo</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Heart" my <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TitTees">Tit Tees</a></b> etsy shop and get <b>$5</b> off any tee! </div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-46852870338851616762010-07-29T09:15:00.000-07:002010-07-29T09:20:19.852-07:00Electric Ladyland<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img710.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxladyland.jpg/"><img src="http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/3271/ashfoxladyland.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">me and my les chiffoniers</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img844.imageshack.us/i/pooltable.jpg/"><img src="http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1132/pooltable.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img186.imageshack.us/i/sammyvalentineladyland.jpg/"><img src="http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4296/sammyvalentineladyland.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">sammy valentine hosting</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img217.imageshack.us/i/danladyland.jpg/"><img src="http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8395/danladyland.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />dan and his bling<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img138.imageshack.us/i/valjanina.jpg/"><img src="http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5388/valjanina.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-style: italic;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img706.imageshack.us/i/elgrace.jpg/"><img src="http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7064/elgrace.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">i shot this pic of el grace in the bathroom</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img7.imageshack.us/i/ianelkellecalco.jpg/"><img src="http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/9202/ianelkellecalco.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">ian and kelle</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img23.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxladyland71.jpg/"><img src="http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/6858/ashfoxladyland71.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">photos by el grace from Ladyland at the Hudson Hotel on July 1, 2010</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />"LADYLAND : A ROCK N ROLL DANCE PARTY about Love, Light, Laughter, Ecstasy, Inebriation, Grit, and Glamour spreading and celebrating the spirit of a real and infectious musical sound which christened a lifestyle of liberation, libation, and celestial satisfaction. This is a place for souls who know that god still needs guitars and hearts don't beat to a click track. As one million dreamers tap their toes and tune into Jagger's lips and lyrics spitting on and all about the streets of New York....the very streets that we’re groovin on tonight.....we will be the faces they dream of, and this, my friend, is where those faces will meet. Come play with fire and paint it black. Come dance, little sister, dance with a motley cast of muppets, models, and musicians every Thursday at The Library in Hudson Hotel, Hell's Kitchen, NYC. EVERY THURSDAY, 11 PM – 4 AM"</span><br /></span></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-91494058139232055252010-07-26T13:41:00.000-07:002010-07-28T09:17:37.944-07:00On the Road: Alex York Summer Tour<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img830.imageshack.us/i/alexyorktshirt.jpg/"><img src="http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/9149/alexyorktshirt.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you've been follwing my <a href="http://twitter.com/AshFoxStyle">Twitter</a>, you know I've been on the road with Alex York for his summer tour of the Northeast. It's been a wild ride. Check out this video montage I made from a few recent performances. Alex York's song "Heartbeat" is infectious. I promise you'll be singing along by the end of the video.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sRpia_s4jhk&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sRpia_s4jhk&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Follow Alex on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/AlexYorkMusic">@alexyorkmusic</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">For tour dates and info check out<a href="http://alexyork.com/"> alexyork.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Follow Alex on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alex-York/164736616045?v=info">Facebook</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-54771846844122839752010-07-18T23:09:00.000-07:002010-07-29T08:54:33.882-07:00La La Ladyland<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img838.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxladyland71c.jpg/"><img src="http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/5744/ashfoxladyland71c.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ash Fox</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img828.imageshack.us/i/ashfox71.jpg/"><img src="http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/7374/ashfox71.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">my bum</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img833.imageshack.us/i/tarafoxxnathanieljohnla.jpg/"><img src="http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/9956/tarafoxxnathanieljohnla.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Tara Foxx & Nathaniel John of The Party Death</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img830.imageshack.us/i/missguyladyland71.jpg/"><img src="http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/4687/missguyladyland71.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Miss Guy</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img842.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxsimonjacobsladyla.jpg/"><img src="http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2106/ashfoxsimonjacobsladyla.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Me/ Ash Fox & Simon Jacobs, Designer for Against Nature </span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img829.imageshack.us/i/kelleandtaraladylamd.jpg/"><img src="http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/102/kelleandtaraladylamd.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Kelle Calco and Tara Foxx</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img130.imageshack.us/i/martyeladyland71.jpg/"><img src="http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/778/martyeladyland71.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Marty E of The Dirty Pearls</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img841.imageshack.us/i/janinaladyland71.jpg/"><img src="http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2689/janinaladyland71.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Janina Flohn</span><br /><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img826.imageshack.us/i/ashfoxladyland71.jpg/"><img src="http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/6858/ashfoxladyland71.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ash Fox</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">all photos by El Grace<br />Ladyland at the Hudson Hotel Library Room July 1st</span>, 2010<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"LADYLAND : A ROCK N ROLL DANCE PARTY about Love, Light, Laughter, Ecstasy, Inebriation, Grit, and Glamour spreading and celebrating the spirit of a real and infectious musical sound which christened a lifestyle of liberation, libation, and celestial satisfaction. This is a place for souls who know that god still needs guitars and hearts don't beat to a click track. As one million dreamers tap their toes and tune into Jagger's lips and lyrics spitting on and all about the streets of New York....the very streets that we’re groovin on tonight.....we will be the faces they dream of, and this, my friend, is where those faces will meet. Come play with fire and paint it black. Come dance, little sister, dance with a motley cast of muppets, models, and musicians every Thursday at The Library in Hudson Hotel, Hell's Kitchen, NYC. EVERY THURSDAY, 11 PM – 4 AM"</span><br /><br /></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521656060029992501.post-91283398868393122722010-07-14T16:22:00.000-07:002010-07-14T16:57:36.891-07:00Fluff Part II<div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img138.imageshack.us/i/photo2764.jpg/"><img src="http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2581/photo2764.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img203.imageshack.us/i/photo2768.jpg/"><img src="http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/8703/photo2768.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" title="ImageShack - Image And Video Hosting" href="http://img693.imageshack.us/i/fluffcoatbyjanina.jpg/"><img src="http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/7339/fluffcoatbyjanina.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">The Fluff.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Sesame Street was my favorite show as a kid, so I'm reveling in my resemblance to a purple Cookie Monster. Last week temperatures rose to<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> 98</span> degrees, but the coat wanted a night on the town. Horrified looks from street passersbys couldn't deter me.<br />I've been dying to find a coat like this since <a style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" href="http://tittees.blogspot.com/2010/01/fluff.html">January</a>. It seems summer is the best time for purchasing feather coats and leather pants.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjJL9DGU7Gg"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">...For your viewing pleasure (watch for the pink fluff coat near the end)</span>.</a><br /></div><br /><br /></div>Ash Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435420292357215129noreply@blogger.com22