NEW SCOTT RICHARDSON (SRC) PHOTOS PART 2

Got these fantastic shots of SRC lead vocalist Scott Richardson today
and just had to share them with all my girls out there!

Thanks Scott you're such a doll to send me these fabulous photos!

RETRO KIMMER: SUPER FULL MOON MARCH 19, 2011

On March 19, 2011 we experienced a "Super" Full Moon for the first time in 18 years.

I didn't do anything fancy with the camera, just a point and click thing. If you'd like to see some really nice professional shots of the Super Moon click here...

I really enjoyed learning more about the Super Moon and this video below features NASA's explanation and it brings this lunar phenomena to light....

TESTORS -THE GODFATHERS OF HARDCORE PUNK ROCK RETURN

TESTORS -THE GODFATHERS OF HARDCORE PUNK ROCK RETURN

Testors '77 Punk Rock Legends return for two shows in April ,2011

Sneak Preview performance in NYC Saturday April 9, 2011 & Show at the 'Atlanta Mess Around', Saturday, April 16

TESTORS featuring Sonny Vincent (original '77 line-up) will be appearing at The Delancey in NYC on April 9, 2011 for a sneak preview reunion performance.

Formed in 1975, this band is one of the most raw and catastrophic groups to ever grace the stages of CBGB's and Max's Kansas City. The group split up in 1979. This will be their first appearance since they were shocking, inspiring and pissing off people all over town.

"Yeah I worked on these guys for years to get together and finally they have agreed, nothing like playing those songs with the original line-up" - Sonny Vincent

Saturday, April 9 at 9:00pm - $10 at the door
Location
The Delancey
168 Delancey Street
NYC

Testors will also appear at the Atlanta Mess Around Festival on Saturday April 16,2011

The Atlanta Mess-Around is back! The 2010 event surpassed every expectation, and Douchemaster Records, Rob's House Records and Triple D's are jumping out of their seats ready to announce the 2011 line-up:

TESTORS RETURN
Scuzzy NYC punks and original home for Sonny Vincent, Testors, will reform with all-original players for two Stateside shows only. They'll be at The Atlanta Mess Around Festival on April 16 with a warm-up show at the Delancy in NYC on April 9.

TESTORS: featuring Sonny Vincent, Oblivians, Hunx & his Punx, Subsonics and the Mind Spinders headline this year?s event at The EARL and 529 in East Atlanta Village.

So get your passes, get your airfare, and book your stay at the Highland Inn. April 15 through 17 it's on!

Your Atlanta Mess-Around 2011 line up:

TESTORS: featuring Sonny Vincent
Oblivians
Subsonics
Hunx & His Punx
Mind Spiders
GG King
Personal & The Pizzas
Shannon & The Clams
Ex Humans
K Holes
White Mystery
Predator
Half Rats
Die Rotzz
Bad Sports
Midnite Snaxxx
COPS
The Clap
Dunch w/ Gentleman Jesse
More TBA[more]

the EARL: www.badearl.com

TWO DAY PASS: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/13340.aspx
April 15 Night pass: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/13568.aspx
April 16 Night(TESTORS): http://ticketalternative.com/Events/13567.aspx

ELIZABETH TAYLOR PASSED AWAY....

Rest in Peace Dame Elizabeth

We lost one of our brightest stars....

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor, who rose from child actor to become one of Hollywood's most talented actresses with a tumultuous life, died on Wednesday at age 79, her publicist said.

She died at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles surrounded by her four children after having been hospitalized six weeks ago with congestive heart failure, a statement from publicist Sally Morrison said.

Elizabeth Taylor

In a career spanning seven decades, Taylor was nominated for five Oscars and won the best actress honor twice.

In real life, she battled excess weight and drug addiction, and was married eight times, including twice to actor Richard Burton. Full Story

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSIE FORKIN OF THE MOTOR CITY RAH RAHS

Happy Birthday Susie Forkin!

Happy birthday to my BFF girlfriend Susie Forkin! Let me say how much I love her! Met Susie and the Rah Rahs at The Helldriver's/Torpedos/Circus Boy Show 12-28-09 at Alvins in Detroit.

I was filming the show and these fantastic girls were popping on and off stage. They all dropped their pom poms in my arms as they passed by me! Too funny! It was like they already knew me. :) My friends and I had more fun with those girls! Susie and I connected from the gate!

Fast forward to Livonia at the Howling Diablos show... I was there with singer Mark Sisto, Cindy Hudson, and Ivan Kral. The show was great but it needed something.... Then out of the corner of my eye I saw a silver pom pom! YES! Susie and Vivian George came to dance!!!

Johnny Bee told me to stand next to his kit to film as there was this annoying fence around the stage! So I am up there standing 1 foot away from Bee and trying hard not to dance and shake that camera! Susie danced beside me as I was shooting. Finally I just shut that camera off and DANCED.... such fun! Susie gave Kimmer her own silver Pom Pom too! I love it!

Susie and I became friends and support each other completely in every way. I love her with my heart and soul. So on Susie's Birthday I am sharing with my readers the fun Susie Q and I had over the past 2 years..... We had a blast and plan on continuing that plan forever.

Thank you Girl for the Kimmer birthday party and all the love and kindness you possess everyday. xxooK (Hugs to Albert and the Rahs too)

Happy Birthday Doll

DENIZ TEK: THE CITADEL YEARS

 

Buy Deniz Tek the Citadel Years

March 18th of this year will see the release by Citadel Records of the double-CD compilation Deniz Tek - Citadel Years. The founding member and chief songwriter of the acclaimed Radio Birdman has created a large body of unique work over the last 20 years and a varied selection of it will be featured on this release.

Tracks have been derived from multiple album and EP releases, many of which are currently out of print or hard to find. Collaborations with notable musicians are a feature. Amongst others, there is a track recorded with MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer as well as a previously unheard Radio Birdman studio demo with Deniz on vocals.

Deniz's songs are singularly unique, bridging the gap between the style of Radio Birdman and a totally new path of experimentation. We're sure this release will be of great interest to fans, aficionados of underground Australian rock, and anyone who appreciates unique songs - guitar and vocal style.

Steve Godoy Deniz Tek Art Godoy

To promote the release Deniz will be playing East Coast (Australia) shows at the end of March and into April. Joining him will be my favorite punk rockers Art and Steve Godoy, legendary figures in the parallel worlds of tattooing, skateboarding, and punk rock.

From the mid 90's and onwards the Godoys have worked with Deniz in various band lineups touring the USA. They have most notably recorded together in US based Deniz Tek and the Golden Breed. They are joined by local Sydney session bassist Andy Newman for this limited run of not to be missed shows.

Buy Deniz Tek Citadel Years HERE

RETRO: KIMMER GOES BACK TO COBO HALL!

My favorite venue of all time is Cobo Hall

Hey gang I am gearing up to return to producing shows at Cobo Hall. I still want to do some things in Novi but I really want to help Detroit economically and entertain the citizens as well. Detroit needs more major events. That is why I formed Retro: Kimmer Productions

Rotunda in Dearborn before the massive fire

After I did stories on the 12th Floor of JL Hudson's and the Rotunda at Christmas time I got such a huge response from my readers. I also produced a Christmas Gift Toy Hobby Show in Oscoda, Mi in 1995. I just loved doing that show. Imagine a huge Christmas Wonderland in Detroit once more!

I have tons of ideas and lots of people have hopped on board as volunteers to help me produce such a huge project. Luckily I have my own in house art department in my daughter Lesley and her talented friends.