Junked Panasonic frame

Junked Panasonic frame, originally uploaded by sepiemoini.

My friends Blair and Evan graciously donated this old beater Panasonic single-speed bike to me last week. Upon further investigation, it was determined that this would become a bit of a project. The frame and fork are in good shape but are desperately in need of a new paint job.

In the months ahead, I plan to sandblast the frame and fork down to the steel. A buddy back in Richmond had suggested that I get it powder coated at his friends shop. For $25-50, it is awfully hard to pass up.

This photo shows the bike in a "bare bone" state. I removed the brake levers, brake calipers, wheelset, reflectors, and cables. It turned out to be a bit more time-consuming that I had initially thought. The brake lever for instance, was held by a stripped screw. This is where Mr. Hammer came into the picture. Ten minutes later, Mr. Hammer was no more. Stay tuned for more pictures!

Live DC: Tokyo Police Club @ Black Cat

A stellar performance. Photo-cred by the talented Jeff Martin:



http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/articles/103658.htm

BYT Interviews: Tokyo Police Club

The New Market kids travel down to the land of freedom for an interview and sweet show. Check out the interview in the link below:



http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/articles/tokyo-police-club.htm

LiveDC: Broken Bells/ The Morning Benders @ 930 Club

A great performance for a Monday night show. Check out the shots and review below:



http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/live-dc/livedc-broken-bells-the-morning-benders-930-club/

LiveDC: Passion Pit+Tokyo Police Club @ 930 Club

Passion Pit and Tokyo Police Club teamed up last Thursday at the 9:30 Club. Here is the review and pictures:



http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/live-dc/photorecap-passion-pittokyo-police-club/

Listening Party: The Grates

The Grates flew in for a visit a few weeks ago. Check out there tunes below and don't miss them next time they are in town!



http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/music/listening-party-the-grates/

Record Review: Broken Bells – “Broken Bells”

Breaking ballz left and right - check it!



http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/music/record-review-broken-bells-broken-bells/

U.S. Royalty/Phil Ade/Poor But Sexy - 2/27/2010

Simply stunning. Please read for yourselves...



http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/live-dc/live-dc-u-s-royalty-phil-ade-poor-but-sexy-the-hotel/