Just a quick holiday reminder that because you’re such a loyal reader of Retro Roadmap, you get a great discount on tickets to an off Broadway musical! I think these would make a perfect gift- who could resist a night in the big city and a show! Memories are made from events like this, not [...]
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Retro Roadmap Readers Reward – Discount Show Tix – ends Jan 3!
Posted in New York City retro, vintage, Retro Music, Retro Roadmap Mentions, tagged discount tickets, marvelous wonderettes, New York City, ny, retro roadmap offer, westside theatre on December 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Irving Fields, Forever
Posted in Classic Cocktails, History, New York City retro, vintage, Retro Music, tagged American Standards, Cocktail Piano, Irving Fields, Lounge Music, Music, New York City retro, vintage, Nino's Tuscany, Piano on August 13, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Still saddened by the loss of Les Paul earlier today, I wanted to quickly remind the Retro Roadmap community about another 94 year old who is still performing music 6 nights a week in New York City. I’m talking about none other than pianist/songwriter Irving Fields who we had the pleasure of listening to and [...]
Sad News Flash- Les Paul Dead at 94
Posted in History, News Flash, Retro Music, tagged Dies, Guitarist, Iridium Jazz Club, Legend, Les Paul, New York City retro, vintage, Passed Away on August 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
“Somewhere there’s heaven, it’s where you are…”
Just heard on the internets/Twitternet that Les Paul has died. So glad we got to see him earlier this year, it was a great show from the “Wizard of Waukesha”. He played many of our faves and really inspired us in the fact that he was still doing what [...]
Mid Mod Music 24/7 – The Luxuria Of It All
Posted in Retro Music, tagged Bossa Nova, Exotica, Go-Go, Jazz, Latin, Soft-Psych, Space-Age Bachelor Pad, Sunshine Pop, Surf Music, Wall of Sound on May 15, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Most of the posts on midmodmap/retroroadmap are vintage places to go, things to do, or look at in the real world–since first-hand is really is the best way to experience most of life, imho.
Vintage music presents a bit of departure from this real world approach because it can be fully enjoyed in the virtual world- [...]
Rave on at the Rockabilly Rave October 2009
Posted in Classic Cars & Hot Rod, Retro Inspired Events, Retro Music, Rockabilly, tagged 1950's, Classic Cars & Hot Rod, Event, Kustom Cars, Las Vegas, Retro, Rockabilly, Vintage Cars, Vintage Clothing on May 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
October 9-11, 2009 – Rockabilly Rave – Las Vegas NV
Just like the name says, it’s all about the music! Over 20 Rockabilly bands from across the globe will be rockin the Orleans Hotel in Vegas. Australia, UK, Holland, Spain – everyone digs that crazy retro beat!
Just a partial list of the bands you’ll be boppin’ [...]
