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With its unique design, swinging chairs, indoor pond and groovy lighting you would of thought that the Jested hotel in the Czech Republic would of been an ideal location for a Sixties James Bond film or at least an episode of The Man from...
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Comments Off on The Beatnik Generation
Whilst many of us know the term ‘beatnik’ and are aware of the old cliché of berets, roll-neck jumpers, goatee beards and saying the word daddio a lot how many of us actually know the history behind the beatniks, where they started from, what they did...
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Comments Off on Radio Jingles
We have always been fans of the radio jingle here at VOEA, especially those from across the pond… I have always been jealous of the radio system in the US of A, they haven’t got the strict legislation we have, so, small, independent radio stations...
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Comments Off on Under The Influence of Saul Bass
Originally we were going to do a post with lots of word...
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Comments Off on Pretty As I Wanna Be – The Bernard Purdie Story
Bernard Purdie is known as The Worlds most recorded drummer. Although he is best known for being the Funky drummer with James Brown, Purdies session work reads like a Who’s Who of Music.He even has his own drumming style known as – The Purdie...
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Comments Off on Mowest Records – Ahead of its Time
After a grand total of 10 albums, 40 singles and two years in business Mowest Records was closed down by Berry Gordy in 1973 and swiftly swept under the carpet as Motown tried to keep the train moving forwards. A sad and slightly undignified end to a label...
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Comments Off on Here Come The Nice – Small Faces illustration
As The Small Faces Bass player and songwriter Ronnie “Plonk” Lane would of said – Nice. Designer and illustrator Toby Thane created this cool tribute to the Sixties mod band and the groups that formed when they split – The Faces and...
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Comments Off on Out On The Streets – Meter Maids
Meter Maids, Traffic Wardens, Parking enforcement officers, call them what you like, but it’s never a good sign seeing one of them strolling around your car ready to slap a ticket on your windscreen. This collection of photos include Claudine Penn,...
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Comments Off on Bring A Pack Lunch
We don’t really do irony here at VOEA, we tend to feature what we like, love, or find interesting at least. And this is no exception… It’s lunchboxes. ...
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Comments Off on Ten Songs a Week – Inner City Blues
You may have had your Five a day, now it’s time for your Ten Songs a week.These cool compilations are put together by freelance graphic designer Jean Mosambi. As well as selecting some good tunes Jean also uses his designing skills to create some...
