Winter

Ron Asheton - The Stooges

Another tribute to Ron Asheton, but it really can't be stressed enough the importance of MC5 and The Stooges who's musical risk-taking brought us the indie-punk-rock music of today.

When I heard about The Stooges reforming after all these years, I thought it was such a dreadful idea, but we then decided to see them at a special one-off show at London's Hammersmith Apollo (their first London performance since 1972, and only their second London show ever), performing their entire Fun House album followed by songs from the first album and Skull Ring. The show, which was the first in the All Tomorrow's Parties-organised "Don't Look Back" concert series - was great.

Another fabulous picture find from Susi a.

And checkout those outfits!

Big balls of knitting, Friend & Co, and the Croft

I'm so behind on my blogging, I've decided to blog some easy pix and very recent ones.

Pictures are from the last 'Friend and Co' gallery exhibition last Wednesday, which had some special local guest work, Mr Jago, Inkie (although late with his submission), 45RPM etc. Having been to a few mediocre street art events (which will remain nameless), we think a few choice pieces is better than flooding the venue). It was also good to see Geoff handing out the mince pies and mulled cider (yummm), and we had a lovely chat with Mr Jago, who has a whole lot of stuff going on next year.

I submitted and bought a cute little skull painting from Dave Whittle, who's work seems to appear all over the place in magazines and videos but you wouldn't know it.

Great giant knitting balls of fire! Part of John Lewis' christmas display.

Also, some nice work going on at the Croft. We like a bit of font work.

**As Seen On TV**

Mini Moss and Roy have landed on our screens. This picture is from the first episode, and it's great to see my two Lucky Fighters popping up in the cabinet of the IT Crowd's office (on Channel 4 10.00pm).The IT Crowd is one of our favourite comedy programmes (written by the wonderful Graham Lineham - he of Father Ted), so we are as chuffed as mint balls to have our Lucky Luchies in the third series.

Bag a Bunny

Love, love, love this idea. Carry a bunny in your bag. Need an extra carrier - bunny turns into a bag. Japanese genius! $55 from Greener Grass Design.

*As Seen on TV*

Mini Moss and Roy have landed on our screens.

I'll be posting a picture here as soon as I get one (probably some sort of screen grab) of my two Lucky Fighters popping up in the cabinet of the IT Crowd's office (in Channel 4 10.00pm).

The IT Crowd is one of our favourite comedy programmes (written by the wonderful Graham Lineham - he of Father Ted), so we are as chuffed as mint balls to have our Lucky Luchies in the third series.

Bust's Craftacular - London

Bust Magazine are hosting their first across the pond 'Craftacular' in London on Dec 6th from midday until 11pm at the St. Aloysius Social Club in Euston. Very exciting!

I was also very excited to see Made by Milla will be hosting a workshop too, to keep the South West massive visible, and I'm hoping to be there in some form too.