Another Atlantic Antic

It isn't fall in Brooklyn without the Atlantic Antic! Although I have nothing against people selling their wares, the music and hanging out with friends is always the main draw, plus it didn't hurt that it was a 5 star stunner of a day weather wise..Once again Les sans Cullotes performed in front of the Last Exit bar...I was particularly enamored with the keyboard player's mime t-shirt and tuxedo jacket with zebra striped yoke and fringe!
And speaking of fashion - FOUND ON ATLANTIC AVENUE! The Reverend Billy Talen's shoes! Bloomberg would never pound the pavement in such fab shoes as the Reverend Billy Talen does as he preaches his word of a dream for a city for the regular folks.If you don't know, the Reverend Billy is running for Mayor, go to his website here to find out more.

PS- Looking for something to do on Halloween? While on the website I see that he is looking for people to dress like a zombie Bloomberg and march with him in the Halloween Parade!

The Atlantic Antic.A good time was had by all! (I think!)

Sheik Eddie Kojak performing at the Atlantic Antic.
Well as said F.I.B was at the Atlantic Antic and I present to you the fabulous Eddie Kojak and orchestra who has been wowing the crowds for years at the corner of Clinton and Atlantic. This was an unexpected closing number where Eddie, as someone behind me said, “was rapping” in English. A fabulous performer and I love how relaxed his band is. Out of towners hang on till the end, Eddy has an authentic Brooklyn accent (and attitude) despite the Middle Eastern flava of his words. ( Laughter and commentary provided by FIB and friend K.) Earlier on stage and I regret not filming this was the first male belly dancer I ever saw perform. Ends up he came all the way from Pennsylvania. K thought he was a “burning man type” and I thought he was a drag queen that snuck on stage! I thinkit was the black eyeshadow and jewelry. Also note that they have seemed to use the same trailer for years as Independence Bank closed years ago! On the flip side of course F.I.B spent a significant amount of time in front of Last Exit. Missed Susquehanna Tool & Die Co. unfortunately but did catch 2 sets of Les Sans Culottes. Even this elegant lady with the balloon was diggin’ the scene, she was banging her head a little to the sounds of L.S.C! LOVED HER! She looks kind of french all put together and such. Is she someone in L.S.C's Granny?
Also was severely admiring Les Sans Cullotes keyboard players ensemble for the afternoon although the whole band looked fab as always.
See!

Filmed until heads got in the way!

Atlantic Antic SUNDAY!

It's that time of year again! The mother of all Brooklyn Street Fairs! I'm bummed that there is no rock and roll spectacular down at the end of Atlantic since Magnetic Fields closed down but alas the Last Exit bar is hosting Les Sans Cullotes and The Susquehanna Tool & Die Co. By the way both of these bands played at F.I.B's first anniversary party!

here is zee note from zee band:

Citizens! LES SANS CULOTTES, the famous disposers of the House of Bourbons (and the jeriboum of Sancerre), are happy to have a front row seat for the collapse of Capitalism and the televising of the revolution. 'Tremblez tyrans voici Les Sans Culottes,' as we are so fond of saying. Personally, it's not terrible to lose your pants.

In any event, we are striking out for the Faux Burg of Brooklyn and heading into the Belly of the Bistrot. Too long we have inhabited the divine sepulchre (i.e, the Jolie Mome cafe in the 20eme arrondissement).

We'll be outside/ dehors the Last Exit (Sortie Derniere) at the Atlantic Antic
this Sunday October 5th beginning at approx. 3:00 pm. The day will also
feature Susquehanna Industrial Tool and Die and go go dancers and DJ's.

The Last Exit Bar, 136 Atlantic Ave (b/t Clinton and Henry)
Sunday October 5th
2 sets: 3:00 or 3:30 and 5:00 pm

The Antic runs from Flatbush Avenue to Hicks Street, chock a block full of food and other musical acts along the way.

AND this just added as per an email through the NYC Garage Group:

This Sunday, October 5th, Dead Flowers' very-own MR. LEE will be spinning choice garage,
soul and freakbeat nuggets at Last Exit's Atlantic Antic after-party starting at 6PM.

Shimmy yer ass on over!!

Yeah, I was at the Atlantic Antic too.

Thank the Angels of Rock & Roll Norton Records for seeking and finding yet another great artist that still has it going on, Mary Weiss of the Shangri-La's made alot of people happy on Sunday, young and old. There was an older gentleman who looked like he was going to faint when he saw Mary walking on stage. He told me that he bought The Shangri-La's first record in the supermarket when he was a teen and never thought he would see this day. Anyway, someone told me she was working as a secretary somewhere. Don't know if THAT'S true, but I do know that the Shangri-La's deserve some recognition. I hope Aerosmith paid them well...and ALSO listening to Mary sing, you can hear just where the New York Dolls got their major influence from. A fantastic show.

Out in the Streets*Atlantic Antic on Sunday!

Everybody and his mother knows that if you go to ONE street fair in Brooklyn towne, it better be The Atlantic Antic. It’s one of the only ones that has some neighborhood flavor left. The area between Court Street and Hicks is where it’s all happening as far as I’m concerned.

Magnetic Field Cocktail Lounge has once again put together a STELLAR lineup for their "4th Annual Rock and Soul Fest".

Original Queens bad girl, Mary Weiss of tuff NYC 1960's girl group (and my fashion role models) The Shangri-La's (Remember Walkin' in the Sand, Leader of the Pack) performs as well as the sensational Swingin' Neckbreakers and The Black Hollies with a few other bands, F.I.B is just partial to these!!!!

Also up a block up in front of the Last Exit Bar faux French 60's band, Le Sans Colutte are playing as they did last year with a bunch of go-go dancers and of course there is the fab live middle eastern music and belly dancing around that area as well.

* Magnetic FIled "Rock & Soul Fest" goes from 11am to 6pm. Mary Weiss is supposed to go on at 4pm
* Le Sans Collute go on in front of Last Exit bar at 2:30pm.