.... it was November 29, 1986. The first day of business for Trash American Style. When Kathy and I unlocked the front door to that rickety storefront in Brookfield, neither of us would have guessed that in 2009:

-we'd no longer have a storefront
-we'd still be in business anyway
-we'd still be in touch with so many of you.

It's been a great run and it will continue to be a great run. Thanks to all of you who have made the journey with us this far. I can't wait to see what happens next!
-mt

Here are some fun facts about the last day that Trash American Style was a store:

-who got the SONICS "Here Are The Sonics" LP: Prorock.

-number of ex- employees who visited: 9.

-how many times Huck called: 1.

-number of landlord sightings: 0.

-greatest distance travelled by somebody: from Santa Monica, by Em.

-runner up distance: from North Carolina, by Cronin.

-biggest mistake: selling that $50 Pearl Jam LP for $5.

-most valuable player: Liz from Lost and Found. Go visit her store in Brookfield.

-runner up valuable player: Maureen Kelly. Thanks, Maureen.

-number of cakes baked: 2 (by Jules Bachs and Kristen from Norwalk (both vegan, both yummy!))

-last record put out for sale: "Brazil Classics Volume 1" LP by David Byrne.

-last song of the day: "Without A Doubt" by MY DAD IS DEAD.

-last customer: Mark from Norwalk.

-last item sold: "I Want Candy" LP by BOW WOW WOW.

  Hello, People-
It's been a long mild summer and we're almost recovered from the trauma of being sacked from our retail space. It still amazes me that after 18 years in the same location we were not even offered a chance to renew our lease. So let that be a lesson to all of us: beware of Greek landlords bearing gifts for your neighbors.
  Getting all of our merch unpacked and sorted out has been a major hassle. It's been almost 3 months and we're still not done. Ergo, we're not looking for a new retail space just yet. It would make NO sense to undo all the work we've just done. Besides, we've looked around a little and rents have become outrageous since we were last in the market. I think that finding a storefront we can pay the rent on is going to involve a bit of luck.
  This is not to say that we're out of business. Au contraire. Kathy and I have capitalism on our blood. We're going to be selling at a number of different events and locations. Check the Trash American Style website for details. It's not as good as a real store, I know, but it's what we have for now.
  Anyway, that's what's going on these days. Hopefully we'll see some of y'all in our travels (I saw TONS of Trashies at the Foo Fest in Providence 2 weeks ago. That was way cool.) Remember, even if you can't come to us, we can still go to you.
 True Till Death (42 years and counting),
-mt

Tune in to Malcolm Tent's radio show every Tuesday on WNHU 88.7 in West Haven, CT (or www.wnhu.net). More info: www.myspace.com/mtradio

 

HED : Voodoo Chili

MOTORHEAD: I'm So Bad (Baby I Don't Care)

NICKY THE TALKING CAT: Uh- Uh, Mama

ROSCOE GORDON: Cheese And Crackers

DAVID SAVILLE: The Witch Doctor

BOB MCFADDEN: Bingo

HARVEY SID FISHER: Aries

SUGAR: In The Eyes Of My Friends

BLOOD IMPULSE ACTIVISTS: Edmar Mednez

KISS KISS: Says My Doctor

RASPUTINA: Watch T.V.

SHAGGS: Philosophy Of The World

PSYCHEDELIC FURS: Dash

BRIAN ENO: The Paw Paw Negro Blowtorch/ Baby's On Fire          

SNAKEFINGER: The Spot

DEVO: It's Not Right

MALCOLM TENT'S BLANKET

This week's theme: post- Ozzy Black Sabbath

EVIL EYE (vocals: Tony Martin)

HEART LIKE A WHEEL (vocals: Glenn Hughes)

LADY EVIL (vocals: Ronnie James Dio)

DISTURBING THE PRIEST (vocals: Ian Gillan)

Props to David Donato and Ray Gillen, wherever you are.

KLAUS NOMI: Lightning Strikes

BUCKNER AND GARCIA: Ode To A Centipede

MAD DISCO: Disco Suicide

WEIRD AL YANKOVIC: My Balogna

NO TREND: Teen Love

SONIC YOUTH: Mildred Pierce

bed music: "Johnny Cochran" by the Rhythm Doctors