In the “not really that big a surprise” department, Phil Spector allegedly used that gun he’s been so fond of waving around, and has been charged with murder. I’d woulda loved to have seen him and Martin Hannett go at it, mano a mano.
Author: illnoise
Tax Discs revisited
Two years ago, I posted a link for reproduction tax discs. That company seems to be gone, but Colin from Earlswood Reproductions sent a link today, his company makes officially authorized, historically accurate repro British tax discs. If they’re good enough for Her Majesty, they’re good enough for your mod bike.
The Ponys’ album due soon
The Chicago Reader featured a flattering column last week about The Ponys, a new band featuring Chicago scooterist Ian Adams, formerly of Happy Supply. They’ve already released a few singles and their album, Loaded with Romance is due out in March on In the Red. (Pre-order “Loaded With Romance” from Amazon.)
Abe’s Challenge
CHIscooterList Message 16015 of 16016
From:* Abraham Villalobos
Date:* Fri*Feb*20,*2004* 3:46 pm
Subject:* ANYONE RIDING OUT WITH YOUR SCOOTS TO THE W7/SHIFTIES SHOW…..
WILL GET A FREE ROUND OF BEER!!!
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LOVE,
WAXON 7.
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BE THERE 10 PM WITH SCOOTS.
Gallery Cabaret, 2020 N. Oakley, Chicago.
Abey rocks the Fireside
Waxon Seven are playing at the Fireside Saturday night. Bonus: The Mashers were added to the bill after the poster was made.
Joel Martin interview
Scoot Free Or Die ran this interview with Joel Martin of Malaguti, USA. Actually while 2SB has been loading up on bullshit for two weeks, they’ve been packing their content-hole with honest-to-God scooter news. You should probably bookmark them right now. Their slogan should be “what 2SB would look like if Bryan didn’t drink.”
The Stella YahooGroup
From POCPhil: Two members and one post as of 3:45CST today.
DeVries takes 2003 CWC title.
Ryetronics’ Cold Weather Challenge ended last week, with Matt DeVries of Minneapolis in first place, with -11.5)()(. Rob Baillie in Toronto rode seven miles farther at virtually the same temperature, but Ryetronics made the rules, not 2SB, so Rob’s in second place. Matt does get style points for doing it on a Vespa 90/Primavera hybrid, but you gotta give Rob props for riding a Canadian-spec Zuma.
Hugs to Ryetronics for hosting the winter’s #1 scooter reality show. Visit the site for more CWC stories, stator rebuilds, wiring looms, and CWC stickers.
Vespa returns to Canadia
Soon there will be bus package tours to cross the border and buy Vespas at a third of the U.S. price.
Happy Birthday, Upsetter!
Durso Doll
So1o SC celebrity and Premium/2sb team racer Mike Durso has accused us of theiving the Matt Howie paper doll from the So1o site. Unlikely, since there is no So1o site, and if there was, no one would visit it. You be the judge.
Vegas 2002 pictures
BARON VON SCOOT FOR SALE
2SB has learned that Chicago Kymco/Bajaj dealer Baron Von Scoot is up for sale. Interested parties should contact Ken Ryan. They’re a good shop, and have been really supportive of scootering in Chicago, donating scooters to Slaughterhouse 7 and 8. Best wishes and thanks to Ken and good luck to the new owner!
ET4: more car than motorcycle
Color me wrong, Drew points out that Vespa has a booth at the Chicago Auto Show. Still, the fact that Piaggio is selling other scooters in the US remains a well-guarded secret.
Sunday Ride 3/14: South Side Irish Parade/Soul Vegetarian/Waxon7 show!
Meet at 9:45 AM at El Rancho Cha Cha – 3140 W Lyndale St (park in back). Coffee and bagels for everyone who shows. Ride to south side leaves at 10:15am SHARP. Fight our way to the parade, have a beer or two (be safe!) and afterwards ride to Soul Vegetarian, 205 E. 75th St., for some bbq twists and protein tidbits (sounds bad, tastes good) after that, to the Waxon7 show at the Bottom Lounge. Goodtimes.