Belle Vue 45's Series 003 "The Gonks"

If in '66 were The Small Faces 'rockin' the boat' in the music industry in '08 are The Gonks! Four original covers with eclectism beat, blue eyed soul and touch of RnB in this first e.p. of these five beatsters from Antwerp. Vintage electric night club sounds in tracks as "Tomorrow My Love" and "Just A Man" for the 'Belle' side and the return of sophisticated generation in tracks as "Throw Me A Line" and "Hey!" for the 'Vue' side.
Dreams became reality!

Belle Vue 45's Series 002 "The Hipstairs"

Are you ready to dance? The deput e.p of The Hipstairs is out now!
A savage mixture of wild and groovy performance, energetic sixties style and strong arrangements! This the place where soul meets modern jazz with a touch of latin vibes. That's all about their unique style!
On 'belle' side you can find "Boogacha Boogaloo" and "Keyclicks" two original themes gathering pure soul explosions and hammond animalism. Listening 'vue' side you are going to flip out with the ultimate bossa nova story "Blue Groove". Three catchy instro covers of pop songs by this amazin' mod combo from Athens.
Essential item for any pure music maniac!

Belle Vue 45's Series 001 "The Frantic V"

Groovy baby and welcome to Shakeland! An exclusive blend of screaming soul and farfisa orgasm, with hot percussions by this monster Greek combo. Both sides have amazing sounds, solid bass, cut and crude guitar riffs. Titles include Wilson Pickett's masterpiece “In The Midnight Hour” with powerful vocals for the ‘belle' side and “Bye Bye Baby” , an outstanding garage beat with Jens Lindberg (Crimson Shadows) on the vocals plus “Dr. Jekyll And Sister Hyde” , a go-go instrumental shaker with frenzy farfisa driven, bass rip and smashing drums, for the ‘vue' side!
A CLASSIC!

Belle Vue press Vol. VIII (with The Gonks 7')

In this Vol. VIII, at first you can enjoy the top stylistic covers by the Dutch artist Bert Bluehipster. Also you can read news about sixties/modernism culture in the 21st century, reviews + photos from previous Belle Vue events like Belle Vue Weekender 07 and Athenaeum Cave, articles about the generator of "Louie Louie", Richard Berry, Greek beat poet George Makris, Greek actor Elena Nathanail, Serge Gainsbourg with some unissued pics by Philippe Golpert, a deep look into Andreas Embirikos story "The Journey Of The Great Eastern", records and singles reviews + many many more! In this monster issue of 88 pages (some colored) are included interviews of The Gonks and DJ Henry from Milano Mods. Of course and somes pages with comics by Italian Mauro Cao and Miss Geanie. As you riffle through, you can find details about the top global band at this time, The Five Aces from Scotland and the reunion of the Greek band The Cardinals, now under the name The Gold Spiders.
Coming out with the new release of our label "Belle Vue 45's Series" with Belgium Blue Eyed Beat band The Gonks.

Belle Vue press Vol. VII (with The Hipstairs 7')

Hey Folks! Here we are! Belle Vue press vol. VII is out now! In this issue you can read reviews about Belle Vue gigs, like “Belle Vue Weekender”, “The Athenaeum Cave” and “Modernground Express” and also you can enjoy some photos from these events. You can also find info for the early Tinas’ Turner band “The Ikettes”, articles about our favorites English bands like “The Action”, “The Zombies” and a detailed report about “Dave Davani Four”. As you riffle through, you can meet the “Rules of Sixties Costumes Design”, our resident reviews for some records and singles, four illustrations by Miss Geanie and interviews from “The Hipstairs” and Frank Popp. Including the second release of our label “Belle Vue 45’s Series” with “The Hipstairs”, the only combo in Greece that plays a mixture of Hammond Beat and a la Blue Note tunes! Ultra cool. Enjoy it!

Belle Vue press Vol. VI (with The Frantic V 7')

We must be freaking out. The first issue with a little bit of color!!! (What was really happened to our lovely black & white old days?) Anyway, what we have here… Retrospection of swinging London, through the eyes of Dave Davani. Tribute to Motown story, East End photo illusions of Dave Bailey. Some cool & touchy discographies. Reviews + photos from the "Athenaeum Cave" and "Return to Psychedelic" events. What did you say? Is it real? Yeh! it is.
First release on our label "Belle Vue 45's Series".The new hit single of Frantic V is included! Sounds ye ye baby!!!

Belle Vue Vol. V

On your feet! This is the fifth issue of Belle Vue press. Screen at the biographies and discographies of Young Holt Unlimited (obscure representatives of Chicago soul), Gabor Szabo (Hungarian inspired composer). Enjoy the continuing of the Jamaican glossary and few pages of the Geanie's comics. Read an interview of Barry Tashian- the singer of The Remains- about his book “Ticket To Ride: The Extraordinary Diary Of The Beatles' Last Tour”.

In vol. V you can find also an article regarding one of our favorite cars, the fabulous Jaguar E- type. Don't forget to check the vinyl rarities reviews. Included on c.d. format, live performances of Frantic V, The Hipstairs, The Overtones, One Drop, Afrodiet from the first Belle Vue Weekender in Platamonas and The Teardrops from their gig in Larissa.

Belle Vue press Vol. IV (Dedicated To The Sixties Cinema)

This issue is dedicated to the sixties cinema. You can read articles about the early years of “Curtis Mayfield”, the creepy story of “Peter Sellers” as well as the history of “Music Libraries” and of course “Finos Film”, our favorite Greek cinema company. There is also an article about Vespa In Cinema, a few words about the first Jamaican film “The Harder They Come”, plus some reviews of our favorites soundtracks.
So sit back, relax n' enjoy!
*POSTER Included from the unreleased Greek film “The Troubles” with The Forminx! (1966).
Like The Beatles' “Hard Days Night” film, that was the first attempt to make this famous Greek band internationally known. The first part of the film was directed by young Theo Angelopoulos (in his first cinema steps) and was completed by Costas Lychnaras. Blue eyed demonstrated!

Belle Vue press Vol. III

In this volume you can find articles concerning “Etta James”, the southern soul pioneer, the history of “Home Of The Beat Stars”, the Star Club, one of the most famous place around the world, the amazing “Bridget Riley” as a typical representative of Op Art plus info's for “Sergio Mendes”, maybe the biggest performer of bossa nova & easy listening Brazilian sounds. You can find also Jamaican slug expressions and finally an article about the Southern states psyche-punk leader group under the name “We The People” as well as some interesting records review.
*Included free c.d. with some rare singles.

Belle Vue press Vol. II

The second issue of Belle Vue press undertaken, once more, about sixties culture, music, objects and some other things from that part of time. In vol.2 you can read about one of the kind sixties, Detroit, soul band “Martha & The Vandellas”, a report to the maker of jazz-rock, the drummer, “Ginger Baker” and about the life and act of the psychedelic-beatnik writer “Henry Miller”. In this issue there are references of “Mary Quant”, the absolutely sixties designer, “Trojan” records and one of the best r'n'b-jazzy band, from Liverpool (U.K.), “The Remo Four”. So, there are more and some vinyl records review which affected a miscellanies young movement… again.
*Included extended play on c.d. format with six uncompilable singles.
One of those never released before!!!

Belle Vue press Vol. I (Dedicated To The Mod Culture)

The vol.I issue of "BELLE VUE press" contains about sixties music, fetichs & objects, emphasizing in mod,ska, beat and soul waves.

You can find a tribute to the mendor of 'groove' Quincy Jones, an interview with Juan Mateo O'Brien of the Chilian sixties band "Los Vidrios Quebrados",and reports about the Lambretta scooters, the most famous Jamaican studio recording "Studio One", the painter Roy Lichtenstein, "The Human Expression", the part of the amphetamines in the music system and generally. There are also informations about some music records which have influenced diferrent young moovements. No c.d.

Belle Vue Weekender 4 @ Jam club - Platamonas/Pieria, GR (13, 14 & 15 / 06)

Welcome to the 4th edition of Belle Vue weekender.
This is Belle Vue Situation’s main event dedicated to the mod/60s culture and it will take place at Jam club in Platamonas, a famous Greek resort on 13th, 14th and 15th of June 2008 .
In this year’s agenda two of the most famous bands in the 60’s revival era are included."The Gonks" from Belgium on Friday night and "The Five Aces" from Scotland on Sunday night.
Furthermore, one of this year’s highlights would be the reunion of Greek monsters ’The Cardinals’ -now under the name "The Gold Spiders"- coming out with two fresh members.
The festivities start on Friday 13th of June, with the decks spinning, all day ’n all night, with top Euro DJs like Richard Karstrom (Sweden), Freakcarlos (Italy), Henry (Italy), Roel Blommaert (Belgium), Greek collector Michael Nezis (Potfleur rec), Eko-Tiger DJ team from Volos, CaptainK (The Frantic V) and of course the Belle Vue’s team DJs, presenting your favorite top sounds from the sixties underground from hard to find 45’s, for your all night long dancing pleasure!
During the festival, there will also be an Art Exhibition with Miss Geanie, a Scooter Cruise, a Market, loads of Go Go dancing by F* Art and a BBQ at the villa combined with the sounds of a surprise band!
The wildest global free festival that you must not miss, ’cause it’ll make your dreams come true!

More Info: www.bellevuesituation.com