Depeche Mode 2013

Yes yes yes!! I'm soo soo soo excited DM is back with a new album and a new tour on it's way!! You can't believe how effing excited I am! *"I just can't get enough, I just can't get enough"*

I missed the last tour so I'm definetly prepared for this one!

Last tour I missed out so I vowed I will see them upfront and personal at least once! I'll be attending both LA and maybe one in San Diego I'm hoping they'll add a Anaheim or Las Vegas show too.

 Plus there album is better than ever!!

The album is set to release this upcoming tuesday March 26th, 2013 and though I've heard a few new songs I'm waiting until I actually have the album in my hands which by my lucky stars I won in a KROQ radio contest!! I'm loving the bluesy sound and heavy draggy synths, it defiantly has a throwback feel to their Violator and Songs of Faith and Devotion albums. So far I've heard these songs and they're my favorite, especially "Should Be Higher".

Heaven

Angel

Should Be Higher

Not only is the album coming out including ticket sale dates there are a ton of DM/Strangelove Parties to attend too!

I'll  be here early, dressed in leather and black and ready to party!

I wish I could be here this night, but I'll be in Las Vegas for a Rockabilly Festival.

Depeche Mode Afterparty atb one of my favorite Downtown LA venues with Strangelove, 

Hell yes I'm There!!

I can go on and on and on, But check it out for yourself and let the DM Devotional madness begin!!

I'm soo ready!!!

Be sure to keep up with al the latest Depeche Mode and Strangelove DM tribute news!!

www.depechemode.com

www.twitter.com/depechemode

www.depechetribute.com

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Mode On Devotees!!

Upcoming Events

Tons and tons of fun events are coming up! 

For all your Retro, Vintage, Rockabilly & 80's needs!

I'll be at most of these events, so if you see me say hi and be sure to spread the word!

Saturday

February 23, 2013

Call it 'Victoria Vends Vintage Part 2'! I'll be vending my own vintage and reproduction clothing for women and men here at this really cool shop along with friends this saturday! Everything from the early 20th century, along with food vendors and live band! Different sizes and styles to choose from, meet new people and have a great time! There's even a fashion show from 12:30 pm - 1:30pm!

Friday

March 1, 2013

Morrissey is back in town! The original show was scheduled back last November with Iggy & The Stooges. However due to Moz's momma being sick he rescheduled and we're left with no Iggy and lame Patti Smith! (Ugh, I'm not really a PS fan sorry) So I think all of Los Angeles will be crammed into Staples Center this night as well as be roaming the streets of LA for the after parties.

That same night some friends of mine are throwing a grand opening party for their vintage clothing shop Vintage Vortex! I don't think I'll be able to attend due to the Morrissey show, but if you love vintage and grilled cheese (The Famous Grilled Cheese Truck will be there!) be sure to stop by!

Saturday

March 9, 2013

Many of you have heard of this event before! I usually attend every year and it gets bigger and bigger! This years band line up sounds great! Come all the way out to the Inland Empire for your Rockabilly fix, pinup girls and those classic cars!

You can check out some event details and pics at the last time I attended the festival 

4th Annual Latino Rockabilly Festival

Saturday

March 16, 2013

The Chit Chat Club resurfaces yet again! This time for a fun filled glamourous night on Catalina Island!

This event is surely not to be missed! The Avalon Casino hasn't seen a party like this is ages! A black tie affair with great bands and at a ticket price that's a steal what's not to love!

Tuesday

March 26, 2013

Woo! DM fans let me hear you!! Finally Depeche Mode is releasing a new album that day and the New Wave Bar is hosting a album release party with a night full of DM, world famous DJ Richard Blade and the best DM tribute band ever, my friends Strangelove!! This is certainly not event to be missed so come have a Black Celebration!

Saturday

March 30, 2013

Couldn't make it to the new DM album release party at the New Wave? Never fear 333 Live in Downtown LA is having an DM dance party with ultimate DM tribute Strangelove, including a DJ set by Strangelove's Devotional Dave!! I'd really love to attend this night especially at one of my favorite venues with my favorite guys, but I'll be in Vegas that night.

Thursday- Sunday

March 28 - 31 2013

Viva is right around the corner!! Do you have your tickets yet? Are you ready for drunken, rockabilly, dance and party all night mayhem?! This will be my second year attending and I still haven't even posted about my first year going! Grab your best vintage, that classic car and those dance shoes for the biggest rockabilly festival in the world!! 

See you there!

January Nights

It's a Saturday night (or should I say sunday morning?) and I'm home. It's raining so it's the perfect excuse, but that's usually how I spend my weekends. I'm not dying to be this party monster, I just miss January. I never really went to an actual nightclub before. You know the kind that are jam packed with people, music blaring and a million strobe lights! During that month all I did was go to all sorts of clubs and bars! Weekends and Weekdays. The energy and all night dancing with old friends making new ones!!
Like one of my favorite Iggy Pop songs, I kind of miss it.

Drinks with my long time Best Friend Ashley  & Watching DM tribute band Strangelove 
at The Slidebar

My first actual "nightclub" at the world famous club/bar/restaurant The Abbey

Myself and friends Ernie & Christina dancing at the opening of the Electro Swing club, Confidential

With my longtime friend since Junior High, Miguel, reunited for drinks and dancing at The One Eyed Gypsy for 60's night, plus cute (and my first time) photo booth snapshots

With my awesome friends Carlos & Ralph at Part Time Punks for some of my fav and awesome bands Violet Tremors, Soft Metals & Blouse

Out and About

Here's a post I intended to have up at the beginning of the year so here it is now!
Both events are from December 23, 2011


Valerie's Boulevard Vintage Clothing Sale

At the Valerie's Boulevard Vintage Sale & Shoot with:

Pin Up Model & Miss Uptown Whittier Robin, Myself, Pin Up Model & Burlesque Dancer Dottie Deville, Creator of Andy's Eye Candy and Retro Photographer Andy

Myself In front of the Cadillac and storefront

Beautiful Hood Ornament


It was quite the turnout with nearly everything in the store was on sale!! Girls were spending hundreds! And boy did they get a trunk full! There was a ton of beautiful items! Hats, dresses, aprons, crinolines, menswear and more!

Doing some shopping!

Racks and racks full of goodies!!

This is what I walked away with! My very first Vintage Playsuit! I only bought one thing, I was on a budget. It has a cute hibiscus  floral  print. I can't wait to wear it!!


What I love about Valerie's is you never no what you're going to find and it's all at a really great price! They have some pretty cute stuff and if you love 50's, especially anything really girly and 50's this shop is for you!

Valerie's Boulevard and Andy of Andy's Eye Candy now have blogs!!
Check these ladies and their businesses out!

(All photos by. Angel Rivera)

Strangelove and Sweet & Tender Hooligans

at the House Of Blues in Anaheim


Like the all time tribute show I've waited for!! My two favorite tribute bands performed together on the stage at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney for a sold out show!!! It was fantastic!! If you've never seen them, they're a must! Strangelove totally pumped up the crowd and I was thrilled to hear new songs added to their set list. I sang and danced the whole time! Sweet and Tender Hooligans were up next and they definitely put on a show! I always heard when they played the House of Blues in Anaheim it was a show not to be missed, and boy it wasn't! I sang along with the crowd and at one point I was serenaded with my head on a bare chested Mexican Morrissey! I had a great time, I met new people and I made great new friends as well as hanging out with old friends too!

Devotional Dave

Counterfeit Martin

Strangelove

Another shot of Devotional Dave

Jose of Sweet & Tender Hooligans

Sweet & Tender Hooligans

A Shirtless Mexican Morrissey

Counterfeit Martin, The Mexican Morrissey & Devotional Dave

With my lovely friends and members of Strangelove, Brent & Freddie

With the sweet Jose Maldonado of Sweet & Tender Hooligans

(All photos by. Victoria Inez Rivera)

Upcoming Events

It's been awhile but here are some events that I will surely be attending and I think you'll like to attend them too!

Friday December 23, 2011

Valerie's Boulevard Vintage Shop

Huge Store Sale

Come check out this relatively new cute vintage shop in Whittier, CA. They have great items and at amazing prices!! They specialize in 1950's but carry garments from the 1940's -1960's  for Women and Men. I've bought a lovely Sapphire Blue Taffeta Late 1950's dress from them that I wore for a very special event (I'll be talking about that soon), and I only got it for $25!! Many beauty queens and pin ups have flocked to this shop. So this sale should not be missed!! Who knows you may find that last minute Holiday or New Year's dress you've been waiting for!!

Sweet and Tender Hooligans & Strangelove Show

at The House of Blues in Anahiem 

A promotional video

 I've totally waited for something like this to happen, it's a match made in tribute band heaven!! My two very favorite and some of the most beloved tribute bands around are coming together for a show on Christmas Eve-Eve at the House of Blues in Anaheim located at Downtown Disney, near Disneyland!! The Sweet and Tender Hooligans are an amazing Smiths and Morrissey tribute band well Strangelove is a phenomenal Depeche Mode tribute band!! These boys put all the effort and talent into this to guarantee you an unforgettable show!! So if you're a Smiths and DM fan this is a show not to be missed! I'm super excited and I can't wait!! It's a perfect christmas gift to myself and a great way to end the year.
*Ticket's are going fast, and it's sure to sell out get them while you can!*

I'll see you there!