THE VILLAGER showing off the new JOHN HOLMSTROM DRESSING ROOM and some photos and interviews from the HEPCAT T-Shirt Release Party with John and Aid last Friday! CLICK BELOW for the FULL article:

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METROPOLIS VINTAGE would like to give a HUGE THANKS to JOHN HOLMSTROM and everyone that came out to help us celebrate yesterday.
Things kicked off quickly with local NYC customers and international visitors lining up before the event even started, and John was more than happy to get the ink flowing early and things underway. This was a dual celebration – commemorating the 40th Anniversary of THE RAMONES classic ROAD TO RUIN LP, which John illustrated the cover to, and the launch of his newest ‘zine venture – THE STONED AGE. THE STONED AGE “intends to bring back the fun of 20th century marijuana culture, when it was the choice of hipsters, beatniks, jazz musicians, hippies, and other misfits,” and METROPOLIS was soon packed with many such characters, including members of THE NEW BOMB TURKS, THE GORIES, KILL THE MAYOR, WOLFMANHATTAN PROJECT and THE ART GRAY NOIZZ QUINTET, to name just a few.

Seated in front of a large banner of THE RAMONES, John had an impressive selection of merchandise on hand, from high-quality prints of the map poster he’d drawn for THE RAMONES exhibit at the Queens Museum, to a reprint of the very first issue of PUNK, and of course a big stack of THE STONED AGE to give away. Our limited edition, specially designed METROPOLIS JOHN HOLMSTROM STONED AGE PARTY T-Shirts flew out the door, and even after raiding the back room to find a few extras, they remained in high demand. There MAY be a few more stocked away, so watch this space and we’ll let you know when we have any more to offer.

Speaking of rarities, one of the main highlights of the day was RICHARD COLLIGAN, proprietor of METROPOLIS VINTAGE, displaying his massive collection of vintage CRAMPS and RAMONES T-Shirts acquired throughout the ages. Spanning three decades, this awe-inspiring collection bought a tear to the eye of the most hardened rock fan, partly due to the sign displayed alongside them: “NOT FOR SALE, PUNK!” Nevertheless, everyone left happy, with a piece of history of their own signed by the one and only JOHN HOLMSTROM.
Three hours had sped by in a blur of fun and free beer, all soundtracked to the rarities of DJ DREW REDMOND, and many continued the party by heading over to the JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH just down the block at The Bowery Electric. Thanks once again to all who came out to celebrate with us, and for BEDFORD & BOWERY and EV GRIEVE blogs for covering the party, which John says was his most successful signing to date. Check out these photos from our party and stay tuned for our next event!

METROPOLIS VINTAGE UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER collection makes THE NEW YORK POST today!  Hurry and get YOURS before the season is over!

“For a return to the days when only 9th-grade math teachers wore Christmas attire, head to the East Village’s METROPOLIS.  The vintage store stocks hundreds of ugly sweaters and vests – mostly of the ilk that were sold at middling women’s clothing stores in the ’80s and ’90’s.”

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It means, we have another DJ that is going to be sent to Home Shuh-Weat Home.
She is like a ninja assassin sent to an enemy’s castle.

So, far Ethan and Mountain Drew DJed there.

This time, Miss Charly H. is going to play some fine tunes for the first time as a Metropolis DJ.

She will be DJing from 8 to 11.
And it’s free before 11 to get in.

(After that, it will be $3)

Yep, this is Charly.

I was wondering what she would play. I have not asked her, but there is a chance she plays this. This song is from my memory of talking about bands in NYC and music we like at her collage radio show.

Then, Mr. Johnathan Toubin of New York Night Train will keep you dance!

(It’s a nice Damned t-shirt, by the way.)

Come and get drunk on Valentine’s Day with Drew of Metropolis and Phil! On February 14th head over to Macri Park for Bop N’ Slop… 50s & 60s R&B, Soul, Garage and Exotica music from 10pm-4am! Screw roses and chocolate… this Valentine’s Day, receive a FREE whit castle slider with every drink!

SPECIAL Sales! LIVE Music! Bring Your Friends!

We are featuring Crypt records and their Las Vegas Grind and Twist and Rumble series of low down and dirty 60’s lounge music. The special DJ for Saturday, March 27th will none other than Tim Warren of Crypt record fame. Tim is the legend who put out “Back from the grave” series of 60’s garage music comps, a highly influential series of music 25 years a go that is still being heard in music being put out today. AND when the party ends at Metropolis we will keep the fun going at Black and White bar to celebrate Drew’s 25th BIRTHDAY. We’re offering 20% OFF all mens vintage clothing & shoes between March 21st-27th!!

Come in for some great deals and Mad Men inspired looks, only at Metropolis Vintage!!

Check out – Crypt Records

Wiki – Crypt Records

Wiki – Back From The Grave