Celebrating Mod Subculture & Soul Music Across The Decades
Tony Schokman, 80s London Mod – Northern Soul, Latin Jazz, Rocksteady & 60’s R&B DJ For anyone who attended the 80s CCI Mod Rallies and especially who I refer to the London contingent of the 80s Mods, Tony Schokman I will always remember from my 80s Mod days. Tony’s aplomb, dedication & over zealous attitude for spinning his vinyl & introducing us …
Time again for another update from Soul & Mod Newsletter 19 – October & November 2020, to inform you of some of the additions to Soul & Mod. For those wishing to add an event or add relevant links within the links directory, encompassing the theme & genres of Soul or Mod music & culture please register & submit. For …
Mods : Shaping A Generation Exhibition, Leicester Part 1 For many of the visitors to this site, I am sure you will have visited or be aware of the Mods : Shaping A Generation Exhibition festival in Leicester. This ran from the 13th April to 30th May 2019 at the New Walk Museum. This unique project encompassed the 1960s youth …
Danny Coates – Newcastle Mod & DJ – Get Smarter & The Riviera Touch As part of my memories and interview section for Soul & Mod, I always like to try to incorporate a variety of interviews from Mods spanning across the generations. Here is another of those interviews with my friend Danny Coates, Newcastle Mod and DJ and original …
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Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature, As those who know me well, know I am an avid reader and collector of Kitchen Sink Realism. Furthermore one which is, in my opinion, a basic staple for any book shelf related to Mod subculture reading. However I personally believe that whilst those who have an interest in the Mod Scene, …
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Bell Sheffield – The Memoirs Of A 1980’s Sheffield Mod It’s always refreshing and informative to hear of other friend’s memories from the 80’s Mod days. Not to mention a lovely walk down memory lane for the visitors to the site. Additionally also hearing their own personal stories and happy memories from the old Mods of the 1980s, evokes a …
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The Rimini Mod Scene Part 1 It’s no surprise to know that in the 1980s, Mod subculture was embraced around the globe. I often concentrate on writing articles on the UK Mod scene. However as I have friends who were and continue to be participants in the Mod scene from other countries I think it’s imperative that those Mods are …
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Nottingham Mod, Mark Crew Discusses His 1980s Mod Tapes & Early Music Memories Part 2 Following on from my recent catch up with Mark Crew here is part 2 of that recent conversation regarding Mark’s old 1980s Mod Rally cassette tapes. Mark chats about some of those particular songs which remind him of his old Mod 80s days from his …
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Mods 19:64 Exhibition Launch 1960s themed menu, Biff Bang Pow DJs (Free) Exhibition Continues: 15th – 29th June 2019 Free admission “Anybody who was a Mod will probably say the same thing, that it had an incredible effect on us all and it has stayed with us throughout our lives. The whole thing was about style; style in what you …
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filmtramp presents a finely selected collection of short films, clips and music celebrating Mods, scooters, fashion and café culture. A unique opportunity to see some rare clips as well as some classic favourites. Tickets just £5, to book please contact the museum reception on 0116 225 4920 Event to complement our Mods: Shaping a Generation exhibition on now at the …
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