Tune of the week #21
This week’s pick is Welcome To The Working Week by Elvis Costello from My Aim Is True (1977). It only lasts 1:23 but it’s a great song. “I know it don’t thrill you, I hope it don’t kill you, welcome… (READ MORE)
This week’s pick is Welcome To The Working Week by Elvis Costello from My Aim Is True (1977). It only lasts 1:23 but it’s a great song. “I know it don’t thrill you, I hope it don’t kill you, welcome… (READ MORE)
I just wrote a post for RoadRunner Magazine called “Rage Against The Machines” about how important it is to control your anger as you ride. My buddy Chris sent me this video of a cager vs. motorcycle road rage incident… (READ MORE)
This weeks pick is Knees Of My Heart by the incomparable Ian Hunter from Rant (2001). Rant was his 10th solo album, he wrote all the lyrics. This song kicks ass and is among my favorite Ian Hunter songs and… (READ MORE)
Love this vid, great color, great tune, excellent camera angles and it conveys a great sense of speed. Thanks to Marty for the find. It looks at first glance like a Triumph Bonneville but it’s actually a Kawasaki W650 which… (READ MORE)
This week’s pick is Right Now by Van Halen from For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1992). The song won video of the year in 1992 (remember when MTV played videos?). It’s probably my all time favorite video. The clip is a… (READ MORE)
Chasing Speed airs sunday April 1st on Velocity TV. The show will follow Leslie Porterfield‘s attempt to take a stock 1000cc motorcycle over 200 miles per hour at Bonneville Salt Flats. The show will follow Leslie as she prepares to… (READ MORE)
Legendary bike manufacturer Ducati and Italian clothing manufacturer Diesel (founded in 1978) have teamed up to create a Monster 1100 EVO with a military look. They should be appearing soon (if they haven’t already) in Diesel stores in New York,… (READ MORE)
This week’s pick is Calling You by Blue October (2003). I saw these guys at the TLA in Philadelphia a few years back and they were amazing. Great song for riding.
A friend on LinkedIn brought to my attention that there is controversy brewing in Florida over the way ABATE of Florida is spending taxpayer funds. ABATE (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments or American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) of Florida receives… (READ MORE)
This week’s pick is one of my favorite songs Rain King by Counting Crows from their debut August and Everything After (1994). This one makes it easy to twist the throttle…
This short film is about dreams, life and motorcycles and refusing to sit still when no one would blame you if you did. It’s very funny, moving, poetic and the music is fantastic. It was made by Ogilvy Taiwan advertising… (READ MORE)
This week’s pick is Story of My Life by Social Distortion from Social Distortion (1990).
Check out this video of the Ives Brothers, Cody and Kyle (19 and 18) of Thomasville, Ga. The youngest stunt team in America. The pair started when they were 7 and 9. Stop by their website to see when their… (READ MORE)
Too good not to share. A short film by Moreno Pradas. Thanks Marty.
This week’s pick is Peace of Mind by Boston from their debut album Boston (1976). A classic and favorite riding tune for me and from probably the greatest year for music ever. This is a favorite on my riding playlist.
My friend Marty, a frequent contributor to the blog, sent this superb short video by Ben Christensen for BobberPros. Thought I’d re-post it so everyone could enjoy it. The song is Ryan Adams – Let It Ride. Nice find Marty.
This week’s pick is Closer to the Edge from 30 Seconds to Mars from This Is War (2009). I think I even spotted a Ducati in the video…
This sunday (February 26th) marks the start of the 25th Superbike FIM World Championship at Phillip Island in Australia. 39 year old Carlos Checa will be back to defend his title from 2011 aboard a Ducati 1098R. 24 Riders from… (READ MORE)
This week’s pick is Bright Side of the Road by the incomparable Van Morrison from Into The Music (1990).
Did you know Nevada is now licensing robot cars? I heard a story on NPR discussing the Google robotic car and how Nevada has created a special licensing program with special plates to allow the use of the technology on… (READ MORE)
This week’s pick is Don’t Believe a Word from my favorite metal band Thin Lizzy from Johnny The Fox (1977).
Norton Commando This has to be one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen on youtube. A Norton Commando Transformer video created by a Bournemouth University student in the U.K. It took him 8 months to complete. Very nice work…. (READ MORE)
This summer the latest installment in the Batman saga, Dark Knight Rises, will be released. This one stars Christian Bale (back again as Batman), Anne Hathaway (as Cat-woman) and superb Gary Oldman (one of my favorite actors back as Commissioner… (READ MORE)
This week’s pick is True Love Way by Kings of Leon from Because of the Times (2007)