I have to agree.. not much MODism going down here.. Britpop and
Powerpop to your hearts content.. but I have to shed some light.. I
think you may see some changes.. A lot of people are starting to move
to NYC.. and I know for a fact a lot of those people all plan to by
scoots and take on some sort of MOD form of lifestyle.. But don't
hold your breath.. I can say that there will be 2 new vespas in this
city probably. hehehe thats all I can say.. hehe
Its just interesting because I really think the look and fashion may
make a pretty big come back to the US. I am not sure the music will
follow but Scoots and the mod look are all very very very hot items
for even non-mod people.. All you need is a spark of curiosity and
walla.. someone goes mod. All my girlfriend's friends who aren't
even mods or know what they are all looking for mod haircuts.. in
magazines .. shit I read recently in this one hair magazine a whole
page dedicated to the "Dandy Style" which was just neo-mod hair with
suits.. While you all laugh.. hmm I just got that feeling.. Young,
rich, and mod.. its really the cry of young computer professionals
and business professionals.. Sure you have a lumpsome of dumb
football players.. but there is a good ammount of interest in the
style and look, and enough money in the hands of the young to have a
pretty good hybrid started.
Now the actually substance of this movment.. i am not going to
comment on.. For all I know it could be thickheaded idiots in suits
saying they are mods.. But then again.. you could see a new breed of
smart professional who has one up their parents.. and doubled their
income..;)
So I don't know.. SF has a pretty good mod scene from what I could
tell..I very diverse mod scene at that too.. Lots of people from all
walks of life sporting a parka and a scoot.. Hell look at all the
damn scoot houses in SF..
John
>I'm sadly gonna have to agree with you, dave. The mod "scene" here
>in NYC is pretty bad. After boucing between Chicago and Sydney for
>most of my life, I expected much more from NYC (meaning a more
>tightly knit scene- mod bands, art, etc.) Yeah, there is the
>occasional vespa and a few good hang outs, but not nearly what you'd
>expect from the big apple.
>
>>From: Apartisans Personne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>Subject: new york.
>>Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 13:35:00 -0800
>>
>>i cannot speak of San Francisco, as i have
>>never been there. but as a native New Yorker
>>and fellow "mod" i can say that NYC has its
>>good points and bad points...
>>
>>The Art scene here is phenomenal- lots of
>>like minded artists and collectives and
>>moreover a lot of gallery spaces.
>>
>>As for any form of "mod" scene however,
>>New York is more than simply lacking. There
>>is NONE whatsoever-- dont let anyone fool you.
>>New York is filled with indie-rock students
>>who may create such an appearance, but mind
>>you, this is just a facade. There are no clubs,
>>there are no bars, there is NO scene. Sure,
>>there are a couple of nights here and there,
>>but most purist mod nights only last a couple
>>of weeks due to lack of interest. it is truly
>>a sad situation.
>>
>>
>>-dave elliott
>>(knows he should move)
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