2.28.2009
NEW VINTAGE MAGS
A new array of eclectic and interesting vintage mags, in store now.
Slash and Avante Garde
NY Rocker and Screw
Interview and Nova
It magazine
Teen Angel
Gay Sunshine
2.11.2009
DANIELLE LEVITT EXHIBIT AT RESERVE
We Are Experienced by Danielle Levitt
Presented by Powerhouse Books, Reserve, Warriors of Radness, and Freshjive.
Book Signing & Exhibit
Thursday, February 12th, 7PM to 10PM
420 N. Fairfax Ave. 90036
Music by Hunter Ray
1.23.2009
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 9
1950’s Pop: The Antithesis Of Rock & Roll.
On this episode of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda spins a stack of 1950’s Pop 45’s found in the 50 cent boxes at the swap meet. If you’re a fan of John Waters, you’ll definitely appreciate the kitschy, campy sensibility of this music. It’s highly crafted, syrupy, saccharine, sentimental Sputnik-era pop—the reason why Rock & Roll was born!
Tracklist:
Theme From The Bad & Beautiful: David Rose Orchestra
This I Swear Is True: The Skyliners
I’ve Been There: Tommy Edwards
So Long: The Four Aces
Tell Me Why: The Four Aces
The City Of Angels: The Highlites
Venus: Frankie Avalon
It’s All In ...
1.10.2009
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 8
She Done Him Wrong: Jazz Impressions Of Film Noir.
Joey Altruda hosts a special edition of Vinyl Meltdown, highlighting Jazz & Big Band music from the Film Noir era. A must for all cinephiles and jazzheads.
Tracklist:
Harlem Nocturne: Earl Bostic
Artistry Jumps: Stan Kenton
23Nx82W: Stan Kenton
Amazona: Stan Kenton
Samana: Stan Kenton
Street Scene: Stan Kenton
Mingus Fingers: Lionel Hampton
Midnight Sun: Lionel Hampton
East Of Suez: Charlie Ventura
Lonely Woman: Charlie Ventura
Euphoria: Charlie Ventura
Touch Of Evil: Henry Mancini
Background For Murder: Henry Mancini
Fiesta Time: Machito
Tropicana: James Moody
Tropicana: Gill Fuller Orchestra
Theme From The Man With The Golden Arm: Elmer Bernstein
Angel Eyes: Nat King Cole
Shulie-a-Bop: Sarah Vaughn
Sax Cantabile: Xavier Cugat
Jungle Fantasy: Esy ...
12.22.2008
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 7
The Evolution of Rhythm & Blues.
On the next installation of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda welcomes special guest Daniel Glass (drummer for Royal Crown Revue) as they spin some sizzling sides and discuss the evolution of Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll from the 1940’s to the early 60’s.
Tracklist:
Flyin’ Home: Lionel Hampton Orchestra
Who Threw The Whiskey In The Well: Lucky Millinder
Five Guys Named Moe: Louis Jordan
Good Rockin’ Tonight: Roy Brown
Good Rockin’ Tonight: Wynonie Harris
Rock The Joint: Jimmy Preston
I’m Walkin: Fats Domino
Giddyup Baby: Sam Butera
Juke: Little Walter
Hootchie Cootchie Man: Muddy Waters
I Pity The Fool: Bobby Bland
Frosty: Albert Collins
Sixty Minute Man: The Dominos
Smokey Joe’s ...
12.15.2008
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 6
No Commercial Potential: Frank Zappa, The Early Years 1959-69.
Joey Altruda and special guest Domenic Priore present a 90 minute retrospective of Zappa’s early music, featuring The Mothers of Invention, Captain Beefheart, The Penguins, Bob Guy, Burt Ward, et al. This special edition of Vinyl Meltdown highlights some rare and highly sought after cuts, especially for the die hard Zappaphile. Listen at your own risk!
Tracklist:
Lost In A Whirlpool: Zappa & Captain Beefheart
World’s Greatest Sinner
Grunion Run: The Hollywood Persuaders
Dear Jeepers: Bob Guy
Letter From Jeepers: Bob Guy
Memories Of El Monte: The Penguins
Go Cry On Somebody Else’s Shoulder
W-P-L-J
Hungry Freaks Daddy
Trouble Comin Everyday
Who Are The ...
11.20.2008
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 5
It Came From Outer Space.
Joey Altruda presents a special Sci-Fi themed show featuring classic movie & TV theme songs, Novelty, Lounge, Rock & Roll, bizzare & beyond! This show is a Comicon geek’s wet dream.
Tracklist:
Outer Limits Theme
Moon Gas: Dick Hyman
Star Trek Theme
Alien: Leonard Nimoy
Theme From Lost In Space
Fear (One Step Beyond): The Ventures
Beep Beep: Louis Prima
The Flying Saucer: Buchanon & Goodman
You Came From Outer Space: The Kirby Stone Four
Radar Blues: Les Baxter
Rocket Ship: Vernon Green & The Medallions
The Space Man:Bill Carlyle
Theme From The Fantastic Voyage
Flyin’ Saucers Rock & Roll-Billy Lee Riley
Theme From My Favorite Martian
Meet Space Pilot Jones: The Satellite ...
10.29.2008
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 4
Joey’s Place, Part 2.
On the next installation of Vinyl Meltdown, Joey Altruda welcomes special guest Jeff West (bassist for Big Sandy & The Flyrite Boys, Ramblin James & The Billy Boppers, and The Sun Demons).
West spins his favorite stack of records from his childhood, featuring an insane mish-mash of Philadelphia Sounds, British Invasion, Rockabilly, Wacky Novelty, and TV Themes. Altruda serves as a perfect foil for his guest, providing his special brand of witty repartee in a hilarious jaw wagging session between selections. If you dig cool & unusual sounds, this is the show for you.
Tracklist:
So Tough: The Casuals
Company’s Comin: ...
9.18.2008
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 3
Live Los Angeles: 1938-1968.
Joey Altruda holds court with Domenic Priore—LA music historian, sociologist, and author of Riot On The Sunset Strip, Smile—The Story Of Brian Wilson’s Lost Masterpiece, Beatsville, Dumb Angel #4, All Summer Long, etc. Priore takes you on a tour of famous Los Angeles clubs featuring live performances from 1938-1968. This is a fascinating journey spanning three decades of musical genres: Swing, Bebop, Beat Generation, Folk, Surf, Gogo, Soul, Psychedelia and more.
Tracklist:
House Of Blue Lights: Manny Strand
Drummin Man: Gene Krupa Orchestra
Farmer’s Market: Wardell Grey
Scrapple From The Apple: Art Pepper
Deacon’s Hop: Big Jay McNelly
Summertime Blues: Richie Valens
Bongo Fever: Jack ...
9.4.2008
NEW BOOKS
We’ve recently received a whole slew of new books in the store. All different genres. everything from photography, Fine Art, Fashion, Music, and all you could ask for. Check them out below, or stop by Reserve. Phone orders also accepted.
9.2.2008
MANY THANKS
We at Reserve would like to send out a very special thanks to Ed Colver, Transphusion Energy Drink, and everyone who came out last Friday for the opening of: Photographs by Edward Colver. Showing Now.
VINYL MELTDOWN NO. 10