June is the month we celebrate father’s day. Here at Rising Sun & Co. that is the perfect excuse to throw a party with all the things we love like hot rods, vintage motorcycles, and great music and drinks.

On June 12th, 7-11PM, we are throwing a bash featuring Speedbuggy, the hard-playing, cowpunk band who will be playing music from their upcoming album. Maker’s Mark is providing the whiskey and bourbon for all sons and daughters of spirits-enjoying age.

Industrial furniture that is best described as functional art will be showcased by Cleveland Art. Julian Boots will also be showing off the craftman’s new handmade boots. Julian makes some of the best boots in America today, the old fashion way, with the same love and labor we at Rising Sun apply to clothing.

And of course we will be unveiling new product like the Rising Sun bandanna.

Event: Pre-Father’s Day Bash with Speedbuggy
Who: Speedbuggy, hot rods, Maker’s Mark, motorcycles, Cleveland Art, Julian Boots, Rising Sun, fun and games
When: Saturday, June 12, 2010. 7-11 PM
Where: Rising Sun & Co., 107 S Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105

Do you know Timbo, the working brother on the left? Perhaps you have seen him performing at a cool local venue with his band Speedbuggy. He may look stylish decked out in Rising Sun clothing but he knows he does not need to baby our crafted garments. We are inspired by his hard-living lifestyle and will be featuring him on our blog from time to time.

Check out “Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda” below, the cow punk video Speedbuggy recently shot. Timbo is the front man.

Now enjoy this short YouTube clip we found of a Wrangler commercial that aired during the 1986 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s good ol’ Willie Nelson. One day we will ask that man to do a Rising Sun commercial.

The “Put This On” launch party in our haberdashery provided another fun night full of good people, conversations, and style. Not to mention drinks and music. We hope you will join us for our next event. Be sure to subscribe to our blog to get updates on what we have in store.

Put This On creators Adam Lisagor and Jesse Thorn

DJW spinning tunes

Beer v. Mexican Coke

Screening of Put This On Episode 1

Audience enjoying the screening

Partying with beer and Mexican Coke

Serving Jesse Thorn's spiked gin punch from vintage Gourmet Magazine recipe

Put This On Creators with legendary Huell Howser

Mike Hodis' '34 Roadster in front of party

More rides in front of party

Street full of hot rods in front of party

Editor Adam Lisagor working his magic

Lots of interesting conversations

Good vibes all around

Special thanks to Jesse Thorn and his crew for the pictures.

We are planning another amazing party at our haberdashery for the end of this month. While we are still working out the details we thought it would be fun to post some more pictures of party people enjoying our most recent event “Bourbon, Blues and Blue Jeans.”

Rin Tanaka (My Freedamn) with wife and friend (left)”]

Designer Glen Williams (right) with brother

She dressed the part and boy could she do the jig.

JP enjoying bourbon from a mason jar

We hope to see you soon!

Frank Fairfield and Blind Boy Paxton playing at Rising Sun & Co.

Friday was a glorious night of live music, denim discussions, b Now that the party libation has cleared our systems we can give a proper recount of our blues bash last Friday.

We want to thank our supporters, and Paxton and Fairfield whose music have powers to transport us through time the way our creations aspire to do.

Thanks to Daniel Landerman for the photos and video.

What a duo: Frank Fairfield and Blind Boy Paxton

Frank Fairfield reckons the blues with his banjo

Bourbon goes well with the blues

Seeing his guitar on the side

Jugspectacular music

It took a while for us to find blues deep enough to match ours. They came in the form of music played by Paxton and Fairfield, an amazing blues duo. Their tunes take us back to a time when working folks sang their troubles away, or tried to anyway. The moment we heard their raw, haunting music we knew we had to have them grace our haberdashery with their soulful energy. This Friday starting 6:30PM they will adorn 107 S. Fair Oaks Avenue with original raw blues from their fiddle, banjo, and– with any luck–empty moonshine jugs. For a preview check out their MySpace pages (links below) and YouTube videos.

Event: Bourbon, Blues, and Blue Jeans at Rising Sun & Co.
Who: Blind Boy Paxton and Frank Fairfield
When: Friday, September 18, 2009 at 6:30PM
Where: Rising Sun & Co., 107 S Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105

Blind Boy Paxton on MySpace
Frank Fairfield on MySpace