TRAVEL WITH CHRIS BROWN

TIME TRAVEL IN MELBOURNE This week Chris heads to the vintage capital of Australia, Melbourne. Teamed up with Emma Peel, his groovy guide, Chris takes it to the bridge as they find the right threads for his time tripping experience. Vinyl is making a comeback in retro Melbourne stores and so is go go dancing! After trying his hand at the monkey, the mashed potato and the slide, Chris finally makes it to 60’s themed bar The LuWow for a well deserved mai tai. Will Chris get his groove on and earn his swinging sixties bragging rights?

GUIDE EMMA PEEL While in Melbourne you can hear DJ Emma Peel every Saturday between 1pm – 3pm for PBS 106.7FM’s Switched On. It’s a two-hour vinyl safari exploring sounds from around the world throughout the 1960s – 1970s.

For information about her latest gigs see her Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/thegirlbomb

   

     

 

VINTAGE SHOPPING - THE VINTAGE GARAGE  The Vintage Garage, known for its signature counter made from the front of a cherry red convertible with the numberplate “SIXTS”, is home to over 30 different vintage sellers. They stock a wide range vintage men and women’s clothing and accessories, as well as retro collectables, home wares and vinyl. Open 7 days: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm Address: 318 Smith St Collingwood, Victoria 3066 Phone: (03) 9077 9030 Email: info@vintagegarage.com.au Website: http://www.vintagegarage.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vintagegaragesmithst

DIGGIN’ MELBOURNE: A TOUR GUIDE FOR VINYL RECORD LOVERS & NORTHSIDE RECORDS

Melbourne has one of the largest number of vinyl record stores per head in the world – and now there’s a map to prove it. Diggin' Melbourne: a Tour Guide for Vinyl Record Lovers is a handy guide for LP lovers, pinpointing the location of 31 music retailers that still stock vinyl records. The map is available from all participating record stores and is also available to download online at digginmelbourne.wordpress.com The project was conceived and pulled together by Chris Gill, owner of Northside Records in Fitzroy, with all stores contributing to costs of producing the map in the interests of promoting the Melbourne music scene.

Northside Records Open 7 days: Mon- Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-7, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 1-5 236 Gertrude St. Fitzroy Phone: (03) 9417 7557 Email: chris@northsiderecords.com.au Website: http://www.northsiderecords.com.au/  

   

     

 

ANNA’S GO-GO ACADEMY Learn the greatest fad dances of history at Anna's Go-Go Academy! Anna's go-go classes are great fun, an excellent cardio workout and no dance experience is necessary. The one-hour weekly classes cost $12, or $10 each if you bring a friend. They run on a casual basis so there is no need to book. Students should wear something they feel comfortable dancing in, as the classes are run in a pub, there is no need to wear gym clothes (unless of course you want to). Runners or thongs are not recommended for the classes, as they are not good for dancing in. Tuesdays Classes start at 7pm and 8:30pm The Gasometer Hotel 484 Smith St Collingwood (cnr Alexandra Pde/Smith St) Wednesdays Class starts at 6:30pm Bella Union Bar Trades Hall 2 Lygon Street, Carlton South Thursdays Classes start at 6:30pm and 8pm The Victoria Hotel 380 Victoria Street, Brunswick Go-Go Mama Dance! Go-go dancing class especially designed for families and kids to do together. Thursdays at 10am at Y Dance 909a High St Thornbury Cost is $15 and kids dance free For general enquiries and bookings Phone: 0402 769 515 (during business hours) Email: gogoacademy@iprimus.com.au Keep up to date via Facebook – www.facebook.com/gogoacademy Twitter: @AnnasGoGoAcad Blog: gogobloggo.wordpress.com

   

     

 

THE LUWOW Melbourne’s most exotic fantasy cocktail bar and nightspot featuring lush cocktails, exquisite rums, amazing Tiki decor and groovy vintage dance tunes. The Forbidden Temple is a fantastic place to spend the night with wild vintage music and great acts gracing the stage. Forbidden Temple doors open 9pm Fri & Sat. The LuWow has an extensive cocktail menu from $10, imported beers form $6 and bar snacks starting at $5. Address: 62-70 Johnston Street, Fitzroy Phone: (03) 9417 5447 Email: bookings@theluwow.com Open Wed-Sun, 5pm-late  

WEBLINKS Emma Peel http://www.facebook.com/thegirlbomb http://www.pbsfm.org.au/switchedon The Vintage Garage http://www.vintagegarage.com.au http://www.facebook.com/vintagegaragesmithst Diggin' Melbourne: a Tour Guide for Vinyl Record Lovers http://digginmelbourne.wordpress.com Northside Records http://www.northsiderecords.com.au Anna’s Go-Go Academy http://www.gogoacademy.com.au www.facebook.com/gogoacademy The LuWow http://www.theluwow.com