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New Pompadour

Jonnytoobad — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:32:36 GMT

Hey everyone
I just joined this tribe and I recently got a hair cut for years I have had long hair but for years I have wanted a pompadour. I grew up in the 1980's and I was inspired by many sources to have this sort of hairstyle, one was alot of older gents in my town wore there hair greased and I always thought this looked sharp and classy. Also in the 80's there was a sort of 1950's retro revival and since that time I have wanted to wear my hair this way....well after years of long hair. I was approached by my company to travel abroad and they asked if I would cut my hair so I said sure but I had to have a classy cut if I was going to bother doing my hair, I wantedit to look smooth.

Currently Its looking pretty good I am using a variety of products trying to find what works best for me. I use surf hair for hold or redkin rewind 06 and lately I have been finishing it with Dax short and neat. I also have coldwell Star polish which had a ton of hold. Initially I was using only the greases, and nothing for hold or loft, but they seem to make my hair heavy and made me have more of a flopadour than a pompadour. I also had too much hair on top at first it wasn't until my freind and hairstylish Julie cut my hair correctly that I was able to achieve the look I am going for. Currently I am styling a lot like Johnny cash in his earlier days. I recently purchased Murrays beesewax creme but I haven't tried it yet, because I left it in my freinds car.

Hopefully I can post some pics soon

Jonnytoobad

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BIZARRE MIXES OF HAIRSTYLES - AL LA "DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER" lol!!!

tpaulstemarie — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:52:06 GMT

I've seen my share of crosses between muletts & pompadours, but there's one that sems to beat all - DOG the bounty hunter!

He tries the lil' pomp up in the front, and has that gloriously disgusting mane of over-bleached straggly crap down the back - LOL!

Hi image has since been added to out photo gallery, so take a boo at the melange between 2 of the oldest white trash dos combined!!

T.Paul

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WHO SPORTS YOUR FAVE POMP? (...or "Who should be on the profile list?)

tpaulstemarie — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 23:13:03 GMT

As a few folks've been letting me know which of their fave pompadoured individdles I neglected to mention in our tribe profile description (I didn't wanna go on and on, guys!) here's wehere you can fill in the blanks or who I mighta missed, and the list'll be realllllly long - I know!

Best,
T.Paul
a.k.a.
SwankHipster
http://www.t-paul.com/index2.html

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Barbershop in LA

Meetch — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 18:58:50 GMT

Can anybody recommend a good barbershop in LA? I'm travelling there this week for business and need to get my pomp shaped up.

Thanks y'all

m

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Vintage-style "Wild One" type gas attendant caps available!

tpaulstemarie — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 06:23:22 GMT

Vintage-style "Wild One" type gas attendant caps available!
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For all of the rockabilly & greaser Kats n Kittens out there...

For those whove looked but never found em Good news! - I make those fantastic (and next to impossible to find!) vintage-style gas attendant caps that were popularized in films like "THE WILD ONE".

What better way to accessorize that wardrobe consisting of bucket cuff dungarees, plain white rolled sleeved tee-shit, engineer boots, and slick jacket?

They are available in a selection of colours from black, bone (a very light beige-ish colour), cream, pink and white. The caps are waterproof and have a slight stiffness to the, which allows them to be shaped when worn, but are still pliable enough to tuck away in your pocket. The bills are either in a shiny patent leather type black, or in a black matte finish.

To order a cap fit to your specifications, please contact me via my email address with your hat size or head measurements (around the head at the top of the ears to the top of the forehead) and we can go from there!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A LOGO, NAME, OR IMAGE ADDED (with acrylic paint almost anything can be done or created for you!), there will be an additional charge on top of the initial ($65.00) price of the hat.

I can be contacted through my profile or my website at http://www.t-paul.com if youre interested!

See ya 'round,
T.Paul

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booze, broads, and hot rods

tattooed_kitty — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:01:05 GMT

My friends club is having this event I wanted to share it with you all
xxoo
kitty
Come join the Bombshells for another night of Booze, Broads and Hot Rods! THE BOMBSHELLS ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE! legendary MARTI BROM - Texas THE CHOP TOPS - Santa Cruz RANCH RIOT - Finland CARI LEE & THE SADDLE-ITES - Alameda 1/4 MILE COMBO - Sonoma County REVIVAL REVUE - Santa Rosa plus more bands TBA! (if you know of a Rockabilly band that would like to play this show please contact Rachelle badluckbetty13@yahoo.com ) WE ARE GOING TO HAVE THE STREET BLOCKED FOR AN ALL DAY AND NIGHT HUGE CAR SHOW WITH VENDORS. BANDS WILL BE INDOORS WITH PLENTY OF FREE BEER & RAFFLES. THIS EVENT SOLD OUT LAST YEAR SO GET THERE EARLY AND DON'T MISS OUT. CAR CLUBS PLEASE GET THERE BEFORE 1PM TO ENSURE PARKING. IF YOU BRING A PRE 65 ROD, CUSTOM OR CLASSIC YOU WILL SAVE ON THE COVER. VENDORS! PLEASE EMAIL badluckbetty13@yahoo.com TO RESERVE A SPOT. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

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Good Looking Pinup Girls!

thedivapinup — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 22:44:27 GMT

Hi Everyone -

I'm new here to Tribe.net but I wanted to let you know about a pinup contest that I am sponsoring at The Diva Pinup. 26 Gorgeous Girls are competing for the title of Miss Feburary, a $50 gift certificate for hair flower accessories from www.thedivapinup.com , and a chance to do a photo shoot with Dave Deluxe Photography...

http://www.thedivapinup.com/contest.html

C'mon over and check out these amazing women! Vote as much as you like from now until Midnight on March 4th.

Thanks! Enjoy!

Love,
The Diva Pinup herself,
Suzanne

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New

thedivapinup — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:06:17 GMT

Hey! I'm new on Tribe. Just wanted to say hello! --Suzanne

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Pomps for girls

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 18:48:24 GMT

Seriously, I need help with this. Any suggestions?

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fun website...

DerUntermensch — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 17:52:59 GMT

if you have some extra time...this is fun..

http://www.brylcreem.co.uk/

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website for pomp's

DerUntermensch — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 03:15:54 GMT

check out www.slickville.com

it is chock full of pictures and advice on great looking greasers and high rise pomps....

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What does the term "GREASER" really mean?

tpaulstemarie — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 02:16:37 GMT

WHAT DOES THE TERM "GREASER" REALLY MEAN?
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Well, I personally couldn't give the ass of a dyin' rat if ya call me a greaser, a ted, a rocker, or a magical blossoming fart blooming in the desert's dust! When I first started greasing my hair into a pompadour was back in 1977 when my family and I moved from Canada to Camden Town, London, England. My new neighbourhood has Teddy Boys, punks, skinheads, and a generally wide and varied array of outcasts. I made my choice for this look based on the music, who my mates were, and what I liked. That don't make me a Ted today, nor a greaser, nor...well - you get the idea, right?

Do people call me a greaser? Yep...oh - and I also hear "Elvis" at least 5 times a day from idiots, and Ted, and rockabilly guy...who really cares?

BURSTIN' ALL THE BUBBLES
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Hate to tell all y'all who argue that a "real" greaser has to know cars or just wears the 'do and the drapes from the 50's, but it's both the hair and the cars, separately and/or together. When looking at it from the dictionary's perspective, this is what we get:

greas·er
Pronunciation: 'grE-z&r, -s&r
Function: noun
Etymology: 1grease
1 : one that greases
2 : usually disparaging : a native or inhabitant of Latin America or a Mediterranean land; especially : MEXICAN
3 : an aggressive swaggering young white male usually of working-class background

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Nowhere within that definition are cars mentioned, though, as you'll see a bit further down, cars/'cycles do figure into the equation somewhat.

Now, some are aware of the derogatory way the term has been used for Latin Americans. Though an early use of the term "greaser", you may not realize that it's one of many uses for the word, and that its use originated at various times in history meaning different things (like so many words do!), not just at that point.

The terms have different meanings.

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To take it one step further, here's the Encyclopedia description from Wikipedia:

* Greasers is a subculture that started in the 1950s and continued through the mid-1960s. It is debatable whether the name derives from the heavy use of hair grease or from the dirty state of the clothes and motorcycles they used. In the 1950s the Greasers were rebellious, forming gangs and riding motorcycles. Music of the Greasers was Rock and Roll, Elvis and other "rebellious" music of the era. Their fashion style of leather jackets and denim jeans was inspired by Marlon Brando's The Wild One. Later movies and television programs glorifying Greasers would include The Lords of Flatbush (1974), the Happy Days series (1974-1984), the film Grease (1978) and its 1982 sequel, and The Outsiders (1967).

Worthy of mentioning is the fact that the Greaser sub-culture was largely an American youth phenomenon, where as the British equivalent would be the rockers or Teddy Boy (youth culture)s (Teds) of the 1950's and the Swedish raggare. Although leather and motorcycles were not part of the Teds culture, it was part of the Ton-Up Boys culture of the same era.

The 1960s British parallel to the Greaser would be the Rocker. Rockers evolved from the Ton-Up Boys and Teddy Boys ("Teds") of the previous decade. The term Greaser only came into use later when Hells Angels or hippy bikers started being the norm in the 1970s.

In Australia and New Zealand, the term Bodgie was used for the same phenomenon.

In Estonia - Lõngus (Greasers - Lõngused).

In Scandinavia - Raggare.

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and the, there's

Pachucos
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Excerpt from the St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture:

The pachucos were Latino street rebels of the 1940s who innovated a style and attitude that expressed their defiance of mainstream America. Dressed to kill in zoot suits and with pompadour haircuts they hung out on the streets of East Los Angeles, speaking their own language and asserting their difference from everyone around them. The hairdo to go with the look was the pompadour, a relatively long hair cut for men, worn greased into a quiff at the front and combed into a duck's tail at the back. In the hair the pachucos kept their fileros (flick knives), the thickness of the hair style providing a secure hiding place for weapons.

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Hope this helps everyone realize that no one here is right or wrong, and that it really ain't any big deal what people call you. Now, if you're labelling yourself something and people are tryin' to tell you different, look to these long-standing historical definitions and then give 'em what-for!

See ya 'round!
T.Paul
http://www.t-paul.com

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"THE LOVELESS" - DVD review...

tpaulstemarie — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 18:47:03 GMT

THE LOVELESS
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085872/

*For films I own, my movie comments, and more, visit
http://www.imdb.com/mymovies/list

Now that this beautifully sculpted, wildly atmospheric, true-to-the-era in which it is set movie is on DVD, I've watched and re-watched it many times.

This is, by far, one of the finest films paying homage to the motorcycle enthusiasts (or outlaws, as it may be), settings, and characters of the 1950's that I've ever seen, and I own many, so any rockabilly guys or gals out there reading this review - this movie is for you! It's moody, sexy, violent, and slick - great eye-candy with an outstanding cast of characters.

This is more of a review of the DVD than of the whole film, and the spoilers are more DVD commentary-related than plot-related, so, if you've sen the DVD, read on if you wish. If ya haven't, you'll wanna after reading this!

The DVD has one of the better commentaries, featuring conversations with the film's co-writer/co-directors Kathryn Bigelow & Monty Montgomery, as well as the film's star, Willem Dafoe http://www.geocities.com/woosterdafoe/main.html . Dafoe credits the movie's directors for starting his career with this movie (the character of “Vance” was his first credited role), a fact which Monty Montgomery humbly shrugs off. They get into the movies they watched that directly influenced how "The Loveless" was shot, trivia notes, like how Robert Gordon http://www.robertgordon.dk/main.html , who was paid to score the flick blew all of the budget on on single calypso tune that is featured for a few minutes of the film. It would also seem that Gordon, who is most noted for being a rockabilly musician (and an excellent one at that!) was inadvertently cast while meeting with the film's directors. Gordon created some on-set tension that flickered mainly between himself and Dafoe, as Gordon felt that he was the only one on set who truly understood the whole biker/greaser world. Another fact to remember when looking at tghis movie - the days hit anywhere from 98 to 110 degrees fahrenheit on set and location, and during the entire movie, Dafoe is clad from head to foot in thick biker leathers - Ouch!!!

It is interesting to note that the movie was Bigelow's thesis for Columbia University's film class, as well as her directorial debut, and it must've earned her some high marks, as she's gone on to work with people like David Lynch http://www.davidlynch.de/ . Montgomery, too, has worked extensively with Lynch, producing "Wild At Heart", working on "Twin Peaks", and acting in "Mulholland Dr."

For those who expect this to be a biker exploitation flick (like "The Wild One" and all of its followers thereafter), you're in for a surprise. The directors intended for the audience to feel as if that is what they were in for while the initial scenes unfold, but as the story moves forward, we realize that it isn't so much a biker film but more of a kind of a wild-west movie. Monty Montgomery credits Edgar G. Ulmer's short, noir film "Detour" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037638/ as being the major influence as far as the style, the framing, and the shots of "The Loveless" go. He also credits Kenneth Anger's movie "Scorpio Rising" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058555/ as the movie that inspired the whole homo-eroticism of the biker world as presented in this, Montgomery’s earliest film.

For those interested in some trivia, here ya be - Originally titled "U.S. 17", which used to be a U.S. superhighway up until the 1960's when the I 95 highway replaced it as the major thruway from Georgia to Florida and up to New York, the entire film is shot on location along this now abandoned stretch of blacktop. Monty Montgomery, the movie's co-director, grew up in and around the Georgia area where the film was shot, and at the time of filming, the stretch of road was like a time capsule, with abandoned motels, diners, and gas stations along the way which had not changed since the 40's and the 50's. This made the reality of the movie much easier to capture, and cut down massively on the cost of what would have meant soundstage creations of all of these types of locations. I wonder if any of these places exist now, as the movie was done at the beginning of the 80's? I can only hope...

There is no disguising that this film focuses more on atmosphere than on plot, and there is no pretense to suggest that the directors intended anything else. Montgomery even refers to it as "eye-candy", and why not? Sometimes my eyes crave the cavities offered up by such sweet treats as "The Loveless"! There are many a long, lingering shot of beautiful vintage 'cycles being worked on, close ups on tattoos (one of the actors, Larry Matarese, who plays "La Ville", opted for an actual old-school pinup gal tattoo on his forearm before filming began), tension-creating pauses while characters look on sipping coffee in a diner or lean on a 50's Coke machine clad in leather and denim, and all of this works for the piece that this movie was meant to be.

It is somewhat of homage to "The Wild One", but only in that it deals with motorcycle enthusiast-rebels in the 50's - all other plot comparisons and similarities fall by the wayside.

Though they wished for a score that was more like Sergio Leone's large, sweeping, and melodramatic western film's scores, and they were held back by budgetary constraints, I felt what they did have to work with offered the film the nostalgic atmosphere perfectly. The score as it stands on the DVD (which, unfortunately is not on CD, record, or tape, darn it!) largely done by John Lurie http://www.strangeandbeautiful.com/ (of "The Lounge Lizards" fame, and also a regular in many Jim Jarmusch films), along with a minimal amount of tracks supplied by Robert Gordon, can be credited for being the cherry on top of this 50's diner served, tasty milkshake of a flick!

See ya ‘round,
T.Paul
a.k.a.
SwankHipster
http://www.t-paul.com

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PEP TORRES at Vancouver's legendary MARINE CLUB

tpaulstemarie — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 18:51:57 GMT

the
ROCKABILLY ROUNDUP

presents
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PEP TORRES
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WHEN: Saturday November 19, 2005 – DOORS @ 9PM
WHERE: The Marine Club – 573 Homer Street (at Dunsmuir), Vancouver, BC
604683-1720

VISIT PEP’S MYSPACE MUSIC PROFILE FOR MORE!
http://www.myspace.com/peptorres

A recent review of Torres' music quotes:
"...Pep Torres sticks to his Latin roots, in the Valens style, gets close to those pretty faces like Ricky Nelson, and let's himself go with the rockabilly airs of Cochran or Vincent."

The Oregonian (Portland’s daily newspaper) affirms:
“Pep Torres is one of the keepers of the rockabilly flame…'”

Latino-rocker/crooner PEP TORRES, from Hollywood, CA, plays his own blend of 50’s style rock & roll, rockabilly, doo-wop, and rhythm and blues. Pep puts on an incredible show of highly energetic and danceable numbers as well as tender ballads, emphasizing his uniqueness by singing in both English and Spanish!

He has appeared all over the United States and Canada including top venues such as the House of Blues, the Derby, and the Roxy in Hollywood, the Tractor in Seattle, and the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas.

Pep Torres has returned to Europe the past two summers : August 2004 saw Pep in Lisbon, Portugal and Senigallia, Italy. After a multi-city tour of Germany, Pep was back in Spain, this time the beach resort of Cubelles. Then it was back in the States and Seattle for their “Rockabilly Ball”. October 2004 saw Pep in Mexico City. 2004 ended with a New Year’s Eve show in Las Vegas. 2005 has seen Pep Torres shows in Netherlands, Italy, Germany, and a return performance in Mexico. Pep ends the year with another New Years Bash, this time in Stuttgart, Germany. January 2006 begins immediately with shows in Spain, Netherlands and Italy.

For frequent updates visit and join the ROCKABILLY ROUNDUP’S YAHOO! GROUP
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/rockabilly-roundup/

See ya ‘round,
T.Paul
a.k.a.
SwankHipster
http://www.t-paul.com

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Old Tyme Barbers....

DerUntermensch — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:22:11 GMT

Who else gets there pomps cut at an old school barber....you know...the guys who have cutting and greasing pomps since the old days....

I always look for new ones in the towns I travel to....it is kind of a thing for me....trying to find the best barber to cut my greasy locks...I have found some in my town, but for the most....barbers like the modern cuts....you know that Emo raggy shit-cut....and high and tights....

If anyone has any suggestions for old school barbers in their neck of the woods...please let me know.......

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PEP TORRES at Vancouver's legendary MARINE CLUB

tpaulstemarie — Sun, 13 Nov 2005 07:11:59 GMT

the
ROCKABILLY ROUNDUP
presents
***********
PEP TORRES
***********
WHEN: Saturday November 19, 2005 – DOORS @ 9PM
WHERE: The Marine Club – 573 Homer Street (at Dunsmuir), Vancouver, BC, 604683-1720

VISIT PEP’S MYSPACE MUSIC PROFILE
http://www.myspace.com/peptorres
FOR MORE!

A recent review of Torres' music quotes:
"...Pep Torres sticks to his Latin roots, in the Valens style, gets close to those pretty faces like Ricky Nelson, and let's himself go with the rockabilly airs of Cochran or Vincent."

The Oregonian (Portland’s daily newspaper) affirms:
“Pep Torres is one of the keepers of the rockabilly flame…”

Latino-rocker/crooner PEP TORRES, from Hollywood, CA, plays his own blend of 50’s style rock & roll, rockabilly, doo-wop, and rhythm and blues. Pep puts on an incredible show of highly energetic and danceable numbers as well as tender ballads, emphasizing his uniqueness by singing in both English and Spanish!

He has appeared all over the United States and Canada including top venues such as the House of Blues, the Derby, and the Roxy in Hollywood, the Tractor in Seattle, and the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas.

Pep Torres has returned to Europe the past two summers : August 2004 saw Pep in Lisbon, Portugal and Senigallia, Italy. After a multi-city tour of Germany, Pep was back in Spain, this time the beach resort of Cubelles. Then it was back in the States and Seattle for their “Rockabilly Ball”. October 2004 saw Pep in Mexico City. 2004 ended with a New Year’s Eve show in Las Vegas. 2005 has seen Pep Torres shows in Netherlands, Italy, Germany, and a return performance in Mexico. Pep ends the year with another New Years Bash, this time in Stuttgart, Germany. January 2006 begins immediately with shows in Spain, Netherlands and Italy.

For frequent updates visit and join the ROCKABILLY ROUNDUP’S YAHOO! GROUP
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/rockabilly-roundup/

Best,
T.Paul
a.k.a.
SwankHipster
http://www.t-paul.com

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KNUT BELL & THE BLUE COLLARS

tpaulstemarie — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 20:36:56 GMT

KNUT BELL & THE BLUE COLLARS
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 17th @ 9:00pm - doors at 8PM

Part of the
ROCKABILLY ROUNDUP
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/rockabilly-roundup/
ongoing series at Vancouver's legendary
MARINE CLUB
573 Homer
Vancouver, B.C., CANADA

KNUT BELL
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http://www.knutbell.com/

A mighty amalgam, this voice of Knut Bell. It's the faraway thunder of coarse sandpaper sung through a tugboat smokestack. It's the mournful midnight howl of a freight train laden with grain, coal and lumber. It's the drone of an ancient chainsaw lugging it's way through an even more ancient Douglas fir. It's Johnny Cash and Red Foley, Tennessee Ernie Ford and Waylon Jennings, Ernest Tubbs and Woody Guthrie. A voice of the ages, this is the voice Knut Bell.

Hailing from the Skagit Valley, about 60 miles north of Seattle, Knut Bell's music is classic country; songs that are honest and gritty, they're songs of the homeland, the trades, love, and history. From loggers to fishermen, drinking to dancing; the stories include pride, passion, places and people. With songs like Down on Ballard Avenue, Chief Sealth, Yakima Girl and '0l Washington, Bell could easily become the poster boy for Pacific Northwest Tourism. But again, this is a classic and Bell takes it far beyond a charming regional piece; this work is universal and comes complete with yearning ache, perceptive wit and a heavily poured shot of humor and politics. Sophisticated is NOT what this music is about. It's honest, clean. and genuine.

Music from the heart, the gut and the soul.

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Whaddaya use in YOUR hair?

tpaulstemarie — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:26:07 GMT

So, let's talk 'bout who uses what to maintain the coiff, 'kay? You start!

Best,
T.Paul
group moderator
http://www.t-paul.com/index2.html

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Fresh cut pomp....

DerUntermensch — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 23:46:01 GMT

got the hair trimmed on Saturday in an old tyme shop in town.....the long hair was trimed and the sides shortened a tad....still have a high kicken pomp and razor sharp part....a little byrlcreem and murray's pomade and i am set....

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HIPSTERS, FLIPSTERS & FINGER POPPIN' DADDIES, KNOCK ME YOUR LOBES...

tpaulstemarie — Thu, 21 Jul 2005 20:11:31 GMT

INTERNATIONAL HIPSTER COALITION
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*WE'RE RECLAIMING THE NAME, DAMNIT!*
http://tribes.tribe.net/internationalhipstercoalition?r=10448#

"HIPSTERS, FLIPSTERS & FINGER POPPIN' DADDIES, KNOCK ME YOUR LOBES..."
~ LORD BUCKLEY

NO TREND-FOLLOWING, DADDY'S-MONEY-SPENDIN', USERS OF THE WORD "URBAN" FOR THE URBANE, HIPPIE-WANNA-BE, SPOILED, CLUB-CRAWLIN', DIME-A-DOZEN, BLAND PANTY-WAISTS HERE!!!

We welcome all REAL hipsters... What's the definition?

hip?ster (hip?ster)
noun

[Formed from hip2 + -ster]

Slang.

1. a person who is hip.
2. hepcat.
3. a person, (esp. during the 1950s), characterized by a particularly strong sense of alienation from most established social activities and relationships.
4.someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle.

This can and does include all outside thinkers, RAB guys 'n gals, sharp dressed, cool poets and musicians, jazz lovers, bebop kats 'n kittens, hepcats, outside thinkers, those who really don't give a shite what others think, quick witted, nifty folks from all backgrounds.

This does NOT include the annoying wankers with too much money to spend and little else to do but blow it in cheesy dance clubs sporting the latest trends and repeating shite they heard on Friends or blathering about what happened on whatever crappy-assed "reality" show they watched last night.

That means that if you have the gall to utilize and misappropriate the term HIPSTER (as much as you have the word "urban") and add friggin' URBAN in front of it, GET LOST! The urban thing be so nuthin' anymore, it ain't funny and it just makes ya look like every other cargo pant advertisement out there. You're as original as a GAP commercial and twice as boring as a COLORS magazine! - SHOO! BUGGER OFF!

The rest of you - you poets, musicians, thrift shop savvy, sharp as a tack in the best of ways folks - you know who you are! C'MON IN!!!

Best,
T.Paul
a.k.a.
SwankHipster
http://tribes.tribe.net/internationalhipstercoalition?r=10448#

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An off-topic amusing story...

tpaulstemarie — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 02:32:14 GMT

THE BUS STOP ~ A SMOKER'S STORY
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Now, this is one of those stories that'll hit a chord with most smokers, albeit an odd an extreme case. I will preface this by stating that I am a pretty damned conscientious fella with awareness of those in my close vicinity and some understanding for those non-smokers. When it comes to smoking outside, however, I occasionally can be a bit of a rebellious guy. See, everywhere in Canada is non-smoking now, so my only safe haven is my home and the out-of-doors, and I'll be damned if someone who is breathing in a buttload of vehicular carbon monoxide and every other airborne toxin is gonna rain on my limited parade whilst I enjoy my tobacco.

So, a few months back, I'm standing at a bus stop in downtown Vancouver. One thing to know 'bout my environment ~ the city I live in is plagued with passive-aggresive personalities and overly politically correct folks. So, as I've been inside for an hour or so, I figure I'll enjoy a smoke while waiting for the bus. As there is a woman in her late 60's/early 70's standing by at the stop as well, I move about 10 feet away from her and make sure I'm down wind. I may be a bit of a prick 'bout my ever-lessening rights, but I was taught to respect my elders!

Some of you may be familiar with what happened next, as it is the friggin' mating call of the passive-aggressive non-smoker. The woman begins an exaggerated cough, waving her hand all dramatic-like in front of her face. Now, I have no idea where this could be going, as it is a complete physical impossibility that she is getting one iota of my smoke blowin' her way - it's windy, and the wind is goin' away from the ole bird.

Much to my surprise, she call over to me with "Would you put that out!" Well, you can figure that was like bein' blindsided with a 2X4! Incredulously, I asked (as I wasn't sure if I'd heard her correctly) "I'm sorry..What?" "Your smoke is bothering me. Put it out!". Now, we're in a pretty nasty end of town, and I'm thinkin' it's a damned good thing the lady has picked me as a target and not someone hittin' the ole glass pipe! That'd been a disaster! I had to be straught with her. "Look" I started, "I'm standing 10 feet from you with the wind goin' that way, and I can't smoke anywhere else, so maybe you should move if it's bothering you that much." I figured that was that...no such luck.

Next...well, next showed me that kooky folks'll be dumb enough to do anything to prove their kooky points. Her retort was "Fine. How would you feel if I started spitting and some of it hit you? Hmm?" I couldn't believe my ears! Was this for real? Then, she did it. Grandma started strolling towards me, spitting on my pant leg. I kid you not! I think I was wearin' one of those faces reserved for those times when you're surprise dry buttfucked with a pool cue without so much as a "how-do-you-do?" - I was shocked. Shocked and pissed off that someone would A) So stupid as to equate one thing with the other (as my smoke wasn't near her!) and B) That gradma was actually committing a crime, as spitting on a person is considered assault in our city!

She got closer and closer, and I said "You're gonna wanna stop that, ya nut!" She didn't. I continued - "Look, lady, I'm normally polite, but you're doin' something I could have you fucking arrested for!". Well, the ole dame got closer and I could see she was gonna aim a wee bit higher -l ike at my face - for her next goober, and I'll be god-god-damned if I was lettin' THAT happen!

I aimed my cigarette, heater forward, in flick position square at her face saying "You're acting like a serious psycho, lady. If ya spit one more time, I'm gonna launch this!".

It was then that my bus pulled up and the driver opened the door, seeing this crazy tableau of an old bitty with a loogie worked up and some pompadoured young guy pointing a butt in her face!

I boarded the bus, and, as can be expected, the driver asked what the hell all that was about. I told him, and thank god he was a smoker too, 'cause his response to the whole thing was "It takes all kinds, huh?".

So, if you're a non-smoker and your standing anywhere near me in the city, keep in mind that you're suckin' in all kinds of shite other than my smoke, and before asking me to either move or to butt out, think about goin' INTO one of the umpteen-million places I CAN'T go with my cigarette!

Best,
T.Paul

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Hairdresser in London

musictattoo — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 23:40:33 GMT

Does anyone place in london that can do a pompadour hairstyle and cut in properly?

Any information will greatfuly received.

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How to get a pompadour

musictattoo — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 18:39:18 GMT

I am thinking about getting a pompadour but was wondering how do style your hair into one and what product show you use to get into the shape?

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The other tribe I run ~ "GOOD EATS SERVED HERE!"

tpaulstemarie — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 19:24:54 GMT

GOOD EATS SERVED HERE!
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http://tribes.tribe.net/goodeatsservedhere?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B15c47d66-e415-4f0e-93f0-c5b405f0568a%5D&r=10448#

FOR SERIOUS LOVER'S OF FOOD!

I'm a nutter for good eats, and a bit of a whiz in the kitchen, so I figured a tribe was in order here!

* OUR ONLY RULE *
1) WHEN YOU JOIN, YOU MUST POST A RECIPE OR SOMETHING FOOD-RELATED!!! THAT'S WHY WE'RE HERE!

C'mon in, sit down, and share your favorite recipes, dining places and experiences, and healthy (or bordering on the "Elvisesquely" unhealthy and fattening!) treats with us!

We share silly kitchen stories, crazy mixtures of unlikely foods, and plain ole good chatter!

Best,
T.Paul
http://www.t-paul.com/index2.html
a.k.a.
the "Rockabilly Chef"
http://tribes.tribe.net/goodeatsservedhere?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B15c47d66-e415-4f0e-93f0-c5b405f0568a%5D&r=10448#

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Pompadour's, and the Women who love them!!!!!!!!!!!!

jacquelinechaiban — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:54:30 GMT

Well, I got into work this am and behold! Men w pomps, I suggest a sidebar club.....The women who love them. Pardon moi, if this already exists. Unfortunately, i only have access for tribe.net at work. But us girls that love you guys need to hook up everywhere and come out of the closet. For instance;I live on South Beach, in Miami, the pompadours are few and far between, in a place where Ricky Ricardo first lived when he came to the states, "Desi Arnaz Sr."I mean c'mon guys, it's just so darn sexy, and it compliments us vintage lovin diva's so much!!!! Back to work for now!

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Films that prominently feature pompadours ~ aDD TO THE LIST!

tpaulstemarie — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:02:00 GMT

Many a movie has played up on the whole image that pompadours give the wearer of the 'do, and people's attitudes about them - the "hood", the "J.D.", musicians, hotodders and so on. Let's list some titles of flix that dig the 'do!

Best,
T.paul
a.k.a.
SwankHipster
http://www.t-paul.com/index2.html

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Of-topic, but well worth checkin' out!

tpaulstemarie — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 01:04:59 GMT

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The history of the pompadour ~ PART 1

tpaulstemarie — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:04:35 GMT

The dame what started the whole "Pompadour" trend in the mid-to-late 1700's can be seen here:
http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/wiki/images/thumb/e/eb/300px-Madame_de_Pompadour.jpg

Though what she represented has very little to do with the hairstyle as it is worn today, she is the gal we wanna thank for the name! Here's a bit on her:

Madame de Pompadour
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(December 29, 1721 - April 15, 1764) was the famous mistress of King Louis XV of France.

The Marquise de Pompadour has widely been known as a patron of the arts and literature. She had a huge library of thousands of books and had given her patronage to the writer Voltaire. She was also very successful in her artistic creations.

She loved new buildings and decorative arts, and thus the fashion that she used is identified with the term "Pompadour style." Such interests allowed her to acquire many houses and mansions such as the Hotel d'Evreux. She also planned the building of the palace of Compeigne and the Petit Trianon Palace at Versailles. The two most notable creations of the Marquise were the porcelain works of Sevres and the Ecole Militaire. Through her many works she became known as the patron of many artists like Boucher, sculptors, and architects like Lassurance.

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somewhere beyond the sea...

plinka — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 06:16:21 GMT

NAme this Band!and it's Title:

"LAdies and GEnts
Your attention please
Let's look to the Flying Trapeze
Mio mio, meeo my-
Watch him go
See him fly..."

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