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

www.twitter.com/depechetribute

Mode On Devotees!!

Happy Birthday Violator

Depeche Mode's Violator album turns 23 today!!

Arguably the most popular DM album ever and probably my very favorite album of theirs, Depeche Mode's Violator was released 23 years ago today. This was the first album in which I first heard and discovered DM and it also holds some of my very favorite DM songs (Blue Dress, Enjoy The Silence, Waiting For The Night and their B-sides Happiest Girl, Sea of Sin & Dangerous). I hold this album very near and dear to me because I feel a special connection with it, the month of it's release I was conceived, I was born a day after the single for WFTN and we arrived the same year! I've been saying for years how I want the rose tattooed on me, but I've yet to still do it. I love the artwork and imagery artist Anton Corbijn created it represents a lot for me. I've even had my 20th birthday party themed Violator and I even created a dress for my school fashion show in 2011 inspired by "Personal Jesus" and Depeche Mode!

My 20th Birthday Violator Cake I made myself

My own design, created and made by me

'Depeche Mode Personal Jesus Dress'

Anywho today I decided to pay tribute to the album with my wardrobe.

I wore my faux Leather Jacket from Forever 21

Clubmaster sunglasses, I bought for $1

My DM Violator shirt from Uptown 2000

Pencil Skirt (Made by Me)

I'll leave you with some of my Violator favorites for you to enjoy!

Mode On Devotees!!

Enjoy The Silence

Personal Jesus

Blue Dress

Happiest Girl

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!

Happy 50th Birthday Dave Gahan

Dave (David) Gahan

May 9, 1962

Happy Birthday Dave Gahan!! Happy Dave Day and a Happy Dave Day to Russian Devotees!!

It's here!! I've been counting down the days as if it were christmas!! Today is a great day in DM and Music history! Lead singer and frontman of Depeche Mode, our Devotees 'Personal Jesus' Celebrates his 50th Birthday!!
He has sang to us, he has danced for us, he has understood us and saved us!! The greatest frontman of all time has died and come back and it's truly a miracle he's with us today! After surviving drug addiction and an overdose in the ealry to mid 90's and his heath and cancer scares on the last DM tour in 2009, I'm really grateful he's still with us. I don't think I could express the many thoughts and feelings I have for Depeche Mode and their music, other that they for me or the closest thing to godliness. Being that I look to their music in times of hope, pain, and happiness.

I created this back in 2010 when I saw one similar for Morrissey. I've noticed it's spread around the world with DM fans, I've pleased that everyone feels the same!

A picture of Dave when he was baby, how adorable!

Oh look at all those cute Russian Dave look a likes!! Here's an excerpt from the documentary "The Posters Came From The Walls" a brilliant film made about DM fans around the world. It was only screened in certain cities around the world and has not been released on dvd. I was fortunate to go to one of the screenings when it was released back in 2010. For those that Don't know Dave Day is a term coined by Russian Devotees, who celebrate Daves birthday in the streets of Russia, which also happens to be the same day as their national military day. I think more US fans should start having DM parades in the middle of the streets! Some of my Russian friends tell me it's not like how it used to be anymore but, darn those Russians stay devoted!! I love you Russsian Devotees!!

A Beautifully made tribute video for Dave!

Here is an awesome fan made video for Dave's 50th!!

Happy Birthday Dave Gahan!!

Wearing my 'Girls Gahan Wild' shirt by SlickMode and my custom buttons I made with Dave's cake

My custom bottle cap buttons made and designed by me

Voila! Dave's 50th Birthday Cake with a version of the Violator Rose

I baked Dave a cake, like I always do! I think my cakes are getting better if you ask me! I also always wear my Girls Gahan Wild shirt and my custom made DM & Dave pins!! If you've noticed I even altered my blog playlist to feature Dave & DM songs. Today I'm celebrating by blasting Depeche Mode and Dave's music at all hours of the day, spreading the good word of DM & Dave and going out for Depeche Mode Karaoke tonight at the local bar Eastside Luv! (which now sadly isn't happening do to my depressed state due to some upsetting news, but like always DM is there to comfort me)


Have a Black Celebration Tonight!


Happy Birthday Dave Gahan!!
I love you soo much thank you for doing all that you do with your music!!
Happy Dave Day Devotees!!
Mode On & Stay Devoted


***Later in the week for Dave's Birthday there was a Black Celebration at The New Wave Bar with a special DJ set and performance by Devotional Dave of the Depeche Mode Tribute band Strangelove!***
 I made some custom Dave Gahan Birthday Cupcakes!

 With Devotional Dave of Strangelove at the New Wave Bar

Devotional Dave shows off his new Gahan Tattoo and belts out Dave's solo work


Devotional Dave debut performance of Dave Gahan's "Saw Something"


For the first time Devotional Dave beautifully performs the song "Nostalgia"

(photos & video by Victoria Inez Rivera)


Much Love,
~Victoria

Dior + Depeche

"All I ever wanted, all I ever needed..."

I was completely overjoyed when I saw this video, it's like someone said let's make Victoria's Day!

My favorite fashion house and my favorite band merged together! And not only that featuring my favorite song!! Yes! It's a match made in Fashion Heaven! After all  Depeche Mode (Fast Fashion) got it's name from a French Fashion magazine!

I thank Dior immensely for doing this, someone there is a DM fan!!

Song Featured:

Depeche Mode 'Enjoy The Silence'

with love

-Victoria

Happy Birthday Bettie Page

Happy Birthday Bettie!!

Today the Pinup Queen would've been 89 years old!

Here's to the timeless, beautiful, sexy, inspirational legend Bettie Page!

How awesome is this!! Bettie page & Depeche Mode!! It's a match made in heaven!!

This is a fan made music video with clips from the film "The Notorious Bettie Page" staring Gretchen Mol set to the Depeche Mode B-side song "Happiest Girl" which is one of my all time favorite songs ever!!

Enjoy!

with love

~Victoria

Upcoming Events

Friday April 20th

Berlin with Strangelove at the House of Blues Anaheim

Tonight!! Be ready for an awesome show with 80's legends Berlin!!
 I'll see you there!

The Chit Chat Club Presents : The Quebe Sisters

It's Western Night at the Chit Chat Club with amazing band The Quebe Sisters!!
I wish I could be there!
http://www.facebook.com/events/128352237294852/

Saturday April 21st

The Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra at the Historic Fox Theatre in Pomona

Dance to the Amazing Bill Elliot Swing Orch. at the historic Art Deco Fox Theatre! It'll be like stepping right into the 1940's! Dine and Dance at this fundraiser to help preserve this historic landmark!
http://www.pomonafox.org/

Saturday April 28th

The 17th Annual Uptown Whittier Spring Antique Faire

Antiques, Vintage, Contests, Food, Fun and more!! Come down to the Annual Spring Antique Faire!! Enjoy the entertainment, the crowd and all that vintage!! You never know what treasure you'll find for a steal!

Sunday April 29th

2012 Smiths/Morrissey Convention

The 2012 Smiths Morrissey convention is here!! Dance and enjoy 6 full hours of non stop Smiths and Moz!! Djs, Bands, Contests, Giveaways, Merchandise and more!! I'll be sure to see you there!!

Here is a small clip I shot at last years convention of the always popular and amazing These Charming Men!

Here is some footage I shot at the 2010 convention at the early hours of  the morning when the crowd that's left is dancing.

Jukebox Jumping & Bloody Sundays at Vertigo's Nightclub

Rockabilly and 80's!! Is that not a perfect combo? Presenting every Sunday night at Vertigo's nightclub in Downtown LA. Featuring Live DJ's, Bands and much more! Plus it's 18 & up!

Richard Halpren's Hollywood Cavalcade at the Cicada Club

It's time for another night of  Richard Halpren's Hollywood Cavalcade!! Dine, Dance and Listen to tunes of the 1920's and 1930's, with special guests and performers you'll never know who'll stop by! Get you're Charleston on!

(I posted a clip of the last Hollywood Cavalcade I attended, You can catch me dancing at 51:06 hahaha with my lovely friend the "San Francisco Song Bird', Mikal Sandoval! I'm wearing the coral evening gown!)

Happy Birthday Violator

Depeche Mode Violator March 19th 1990

Today the Depeche Mode Violator Album turns 22!

This album practically sealed the deal as Depeche Mode being world wide stars and musicians!!

Arguably their best album ever and certainly an amazing and inspirational album at that! With all kinds of bands and singers covering songs off this album, everyone from Marilyn Manson to Hilary Duff! It also features probably the most well known/popular/famous DM songs out there like Personal Jesus and Enjoy The Silence!!

  

Also probably the most favorite album artwork ever, done by artist Anton Corbijn!! Oh and music videos too!

It's my personal favorite DM album even though that might sound very cliche. I feel a special connection to it, the month and year it was released was the same as I was conceived, it's the first album that introduced me to DM's music. My all time favorite DM songs including my favorite B sides too are on that album and the song "Waiting For The Night"  was released on single the day before I was born! As for the album artwork and music videos they're some of my favorite ever and the album cover symbolizes a lot for me,I plan on getting the Violator Rose tattooed sometime (even though that's like the most popular DM tattoo ever!)

So here's to the renowned DM album Violator!!

Celebrate by wearing a "Clean" "Blue Dress" with your "Personal Jesus" while "Waiting For The Night" you could "Enjoy The Silence", that would be the "Sweetest Perfection".

I wish I could've been there!! It was craziness, where later on a riot started!!

Violator Fever!!

For my Fashion Program at School there was a theme category where you pick an artist and a song and design a piece that was inspired by it. I picked Depeche Mode and the song Personal Jesus!

This is what I came up with a reflection of the band and the song!

With mucho Mode love

-Victoria

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)