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Some time in "87 or "88 I picked up Didjits “Fizzjob.” It became a regular spin but never made it to the hallowed position of recorded Maxell tape for endlessly listening to in my car. The record was raw but tight, the singer seemed crazed or mentally unstable or possibly both. Flipping through the new arrivals in Pier Platters I pulled a copy of “Hey Judester.” Coming from a family where cars are treated as equals I was pretty excited by the title of the opening track, “Max Wedge.” I drove a 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger so a Max Wedge was a dream car. We worked with a guy named Hudson that built and raced Max Wedges. We lived in the same town as “The Teachers Pet,” built and raced by Jerry Stein. Those two words on the back of that LP meant a lot. I brought the record home and dropped the needle and it exploded! The band had undergone a tune-up. They had obviously played and toured to sharpen their edge. ”Max Wedge,” remains a regular spin and still sounds as amazing as it did that first time. "Hey Judster," "Hornet Piñata” and "Full Nelson Reilly" define late 80’s early 90’s Punk. So, Hardcore turned into suburban Metal kids coopting the name and Punk Rock was wrenched from the junkyard and spit in our faces once again. Thank you Didjits. After "Hey Judster" I never missed a live show. The band never failed us. Sadly, this does not have a happy ending. On December 28th, 2016 just as we thought the insane number of musician deaths couldn’t continue we heard that Doug Evans had died. Evans and Brad Sims were like a well oiled machine making sure brother Rick didn’t get too caught up in his twister of mayhem. We were lucky to have Doug walk amongst us and we will always have his amazing music to remember him by. This First Thursday at D.C.’s Tavern I’ll have plenty of Didjits to pay tribute. #didjits #dougevans #maxwedge #dcstavern #firstthursday #primitivesoundsystem #vinylrules #vinyljunkie #recordcollection #recordcollector @dalespix @la_bry @jcolangelo01 @tfool @disislim

Hello Y’all, for this First Thursday, August 2, from 9PM to close, at D.C.’s Tavern in Hoboken New Jersey, Max Ochester from Brewerytown Beats joins us at the tables. Max and I will be going “one for one,” which is my favorite way to spin with someone. I especially love those moments when you second guess yourself and suddenly have under thirty seconds to cue something up. It is one of the things that makes DJing exciting. While standing at the counter of Brewerytown Beats you are confronted with a wall covered with artistically manipulated covers of Herb Alpert’s contribution to dollar bins the world over, Whipped Cream & Other Delights. As is, the cover is one of the best you can hang on the wall of a record store but these bursts of individual creativity make a great background to their amazing shop. I was humbled when Max asked me to do one. I did it as quick as I could and using only paint pen brushes. Since first seeing his shop gallery I began picking up every copy of the LP… as long as it is $2 or less. I am not sure how many copies I have contributed but I have ten more to donate. Come by and listen to some great music that will NOT include any tracks from this LP. For a taste of honey, the night also hails the return, behind the bar, of the one and only, L.A. Bryan, HoboX, the man with legs for days @la_bry Be kind, rewind and always tip your bartender. See you there! @brewerytownbeats #brewerytownbeats @primitivesoundsystem #primitivesoundsystem #vinyljunkie #vinyl45s #recordcollection #recordcollection @dcstavern #dcstavern #FirstThursdays #AllVinylAllTheTime #AllVinylAsAlways #Soul #Funk #HardRock #Gospel #WhippedCreamandOtherDelights #CoverVersions #MusicandArt

Hello Y’all, I am very excited for this First Thursday, August 2, from 9PM to close, at D.C.’s Tavern in Hoboken New Jersey, because we have not one, BUT two guests. Max Ochester from the always diggable Brewerytown Beats bellies up to the bar and joins us at the tables. Like myself Max, is bringing an eclectic mix of records but always focused on the beat or groove. He is also known to throw in some Gospel so you just might get sanctified while getting ossified! I am not sure when I first met Max but I know the first record i bought from him. It was a stone mint German pressing of James Brown - Hell. From that point on Max’s shop has been as regular a stop as possible. We love the museums and food in Philly but of course we always leave room for records. Brewerytown is a section of Philly that used to be home to nine breweries and directly across the street from the shop is Crime and Punishment Brewing Co. one of my favorite local craft beer brewpubs. Sorry Dean Wormer, but Fat, Drunk and Stupid…amounts of records is definitely the way to go through life. This video is a promo the store recently produced. I think it does them justice, because you have to be a little nuts to decide selling records is how you are going to make your living…god I am jealous. The night also hails the return, behind the bar, of the one and only, L.A. Bryan, HoboX, the man with legs for days @la_bry Be kind, rewind and always tip your bartender. See you there! @brewerytownbeats #brewerytownbeats @primitivesoundsystem #primitivesoundsystem #vinyljunkie #vinyl45s #recordcollection #recordcollection @dcstavern #dcstavern #FirstThursdays #AllVinylAllTheTime #AllVinylAsAlways #Soul #Funk #HardRock #Gospel

Just a few of the new goodies in the box that you can expect at this month's exciting installment of, First Thursdays at D.C.’s Tavern with Primitive Sound System. It has been at least a couple of month’s since I have tortured the patrons of this fine establishment but that also means I have a box full of new rackets to play. Come out, get drunk…so next month I can tell you they are all new finds again! I swear to you we had a blast! #primitivesoundsystem #vinylrules #vinyljunkie #vinyl45s #Soul #Funk #PunkRock #Instrumentals #70sRock #GarageRock #recordcollector #recordcollection #dcstavern @dcstavern @dalespix @demondrums @tfool @la_bry @disislim @heidicurko #allvinylasalways #allvinylallthetime #youcandanceifyouwantto #netwt14karatblack #the20thcentury #TheLateens #KingErnestBaker #JimmySabater #RicoandtheRavens #BobbyBunnyandtheJackrabbits #TinyFullerandhisCombo #TheMajestics

The Coasters - “16 Greatest Hits” (Trip cat. TOP 16 - 7) & The Coasters - “16 Greatest Hits” (Movie Play cat. 9157) In the movie Death Proof, during the bar scene where “Stuntman Mike,” played by Kurt Russell, is treated to a lap dance by “Arlene” played by Vanessa Ferlito, the song she puts on the jukebox is one of the Coasters’ best, “Down In Mexico.” The seen is amazing but the song is not the version familiar to fans of the Coasters. The Coasters formed in 1955 and to the best of my knowledge there was only one version of the song which they released as their first 7-inch. Despite listening to EVERY version and label variation of the song I came across since the 2007 release of the movie, I never once found any variation from the original release. Recently, I searched and read everything I could about the music in Quentin Tarantino movies. There are many stories surrounding the music in Death Proof including ones that read like conspiracy theory. One forum mentioned that there was a “greatest hits,” record that was actually an LP of re-recorded hits released in 1974. This made sense since around 1967 they began changing their sound from R&B and Soul to Funk. In 1973 they recorded the LP “On Broadway,” which is possibly when they also recorded these songs (still looking into that). But, with a little help of pitch control, these LPs contain the song from the movie and it is awesome to be able to play it out. Hear this and many other now finds Thursday, February 1st at this month’s First Thursday at D.C.’s Tavern in Hoboken, NJ #primitivesoundsystem #vinylrules #vinyljunkie #recordcollection #recordcollector #FirstThursday @dcstavern @dalespix @jcolangelo01 @la_bry @disislim @tfool #Hoboken #AllVinylAllTheTime #DCsTavern #TheCoasters #DownInMexico #DeathProof #VanessaFerlito #KurtRussell #quentintarantino

Johnny Thunder - "I'm Alive" (Calla Records cat.C - 161 (Produced by Tommy James)) Forget the obvious confusion with the Punk icon, this Johnny Thunder (sans “s”) made Soul hits with a smile. His voice was clean, his productions were clean and they really do bring a smile to your face. That isn't to say the songs aren’t good or even great because they are. Sometime in the late 80’s I heard, “I’m Alive,” and immediately assumed there had to be a second Johnny Thunder. I did come across a copy here or there but condition was always an issue. Recently I picked up this copy from Cyclotronic Records via his digs in the massive 7-inch collection Revilla Grooves purchased. The song is even better than I remember. The track crawls in, dragging a fuzzed out psyche guitar line, and immediately begins it’s assent into storming Garage drenched Soul. Thunder is pleading desperately to be noticed or at least not ignored. The first time I heard the tune I assumed he was pleading with someone he recently split with but listening now I realize the song is far more political. The lyrics are simple but the message is universal. It doesn’t matter who we are, we matter. Thunder never lets up, he screams and tears through the song and there is no way you can miss him. Come hear this and TONS of new finds that I have yet to spin at D.C.’s Tavern. First Thursday, April 6th from 7PM to close. Hobo-X opens the night from 7 - 9PM and Brian Daly fills you up with booze. See you there! #johnnythunder #imalive #callarecords #tommyjames #primitivesoundsystem #vinylrules #vinyljunkie #recordcollection #recordcollector @dcstavern #dcstavern @dalespix @la_bry @disislim @tfool @cyclotronic @revillagrooves

Alessandro Alessandroni - “Inchiesta” (Cometa Edizioni Musicali cat. CMT 6) I recently read that Alessandro Alessandroni passed away. First off, this is the most fun you will ever have saying a name. If said properly it sounds like you are singing, setting a mood or possibly celebrating a holiday. Ironically, that is how he made his living. Alessandroni was a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger who composed music for countless soundtracks. Sometime in the mid to late 90’s he received the exposure and praise he genuinely deserved. Prior to that Jeopardy had very few names in the category, Italian Film Composers. Sometime in the late 90’s I picked this LP up from our distributor Fabrizio. He and his girlfriend Lena used to come in the shop and he would tell me amazing stories about the music business in Italy and Europe. He supplied us with a bunch of Jazz, Lounge, Sound Library and Soundtrack pieces. Come hear tracks from this old favorite along with TONS of new finds that I have yet to spin at D.C.’s Tavern. First Thursday, April 6th from 7PM to close. Hobo-X opens the night from 7 - 9PM and Brian Daly fills you up with booze. See you there! #alessandroalessandroni #inchiesta #editionscometa #soundlibrarymusic #OST #primitivesoundsystem #vinylrules #vinyljunkie #recordcollection #recordcollector @dcstavern #dcstavern @dalespix @la_bry @disislim @tfool

This First Thursday at D.C.'s Tavern its Summer Madness! The boxes are filled with Garage Rock, Soul, Funk, R&B, Car-Tunes, Surf plus a stack of new finds. It's hot out there so as always @dalespix will keep you hydrated. @dcstavern #dcstavern #firstthursday #vinylrules #vinyljunkie #recordcollector #recordcollecting #primitivesoundsystem #gigposter #brushandink #colorpencil @jcolangelo01 @la_bry @capnjonconnors @disislim