Weekly Blog Roundup: 2/9/2013

I'm rushing this one in as I get ready to pay a visit to Las Vegas for the Who's Quadrophenia show this weekend. I hear it's a good one! Wake up, grab your coffee, and delve in to these great posts!

• Here are some great scans from mid-sixties Rave magazine, rare to find these days.
• Speaking of scans... wow! This is what happens when 1960s Carnaby hits Canada!
• Graphic design and James Bond... two great tastes come together.
• If you're ever visiting San Francisco and want a good guide to local beers, well, here you go!
• A dissection of the new Graham Bond Organization box set. Dang it! Why is my birthday over?
• Speaking of Graham Bond, let's add in a dose of tab-collar and see what happens!
• Finally! The Action documentary is coming to a DVD player near you!
• Just in case you were curious about what Peggy Moffitt was doing these days.
• Two music losses this week including Donald Byrd and Reg Presley. R.I.P.
• A new book on British fashion through the years!
• For the power-pop fans, a podcast just for you!
• And once you've had your power-pop fix, get in some good garage!
• Whoa! Never knew this story about Peaches & Herb.
• You all know I live in Oakland, by now. This is the type of view I get about 5 blocks away.
• It's true, these days we have so much access to first-generation Mods. Take advantage of their stories and photos whenever you can!
• Wow! A great gallery of Beat Generation memorabilia!
• Here's a great piece on David X. Young and the relatively recent Jazz Loft Project book, worth being a part of your collection.
• Now start your morning with one of my fave Rolling Stones covers!

Alright, I'm off to start my weekend and finally catch the Quadrophenia tour!

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