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/

BYT Interview: TypeFighter

After having seen them for the first time just a week earlier, a few emails were exchange between myself and their manager and just like that...an interview was set-up. Check out what Typefighter had to say.



http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/interviews/byt-interview-typefighter/

Olivia Mancini & The Mates/ The Vermilions/ The Extraordinaires Revealed and Reviewed

When my friends called and said that they were playing a show in DC, I jumped at the opportunity to cover their show. I have seen the Vermilions kick-ass a handful of times and I have loved every experience whether it was a house show or at small venue. Jeremy Flax and friends jammed out with openers the Extraordinaires and headliners Olivia Mancini & the Mates who equally shared the rocking duties.




http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/live-dc/livedc-olivia-mancini-the-mates-the-vermilions-the-extraordinaires-dc9/

Of Montreal - Winter Edition

Google searches in the wee hours of the morning tend to be unproductive and typically unnecessary. Last weeks late night Google session proved to be a useful one when I stumbled upon this Of Montreal article on Pitchfork regarding an upcoming tour. Get ready to pee in your pants....NOW:

01-25 Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head
01-26 New York, NY - Highline Ballroom
01-27 Boston, MA - Paradise
01-28 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
01-29 Norfolk, VA - Norva
01-30 Richmond, VA - The National
02-04 Athens, GA - 40 Watt
02-05 Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
02-06 Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom

Even if you think that they are just OK (you poor child), you ought to go to the show. Their performances include a rotating center piece with acted-out short skits during each song. Kevin Barnes and company have also been known to tour with a white horse...just sayin. I will personally be checking them out at the The National in Richmond - hope to see you out there as well!

All Our Noise Showcase Review - 1/6/10

Stewart Lupton's onstage outbreaks, Typefighter closing with a in-the-crowd acoustic tune and Miss Shavaughn & Yuma Wray singin' the blues all made for an excellent evening at the Velvet Lounge. Take a peak for yourself.



http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/live-dc/livedc-all-our-noise-showcase-velvet-lounge/

Music 2k10

This past year offered a great deal of good music and 2010 is looking to be even better with new albums from James Murphy and friends with LCD Soundsystem's new LP due in March and Spoon's Transference being released in mid January to name a few. Here is a little taste:

1. Spoon's Transference (January 19th) - Single "Written in Reverse"

2. Cold War Kids Behave Yourself EP (January 19th) - Single "Audience"
Cold-War-Kids-Audience by The Muse In Music

3. Yeasayer Odd Blood (February 9th) - Single "Ambling Up"

Yeasayer - Ambling Alp - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.