Shoulder Bags

Sometimes you just want to leave your computer at home, ride the subway all day, and listen to jazz records? We know how that is, and we actually have a line of bags for that.
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Bags for Play

Because having things with you that make you comfortable is the key to life. Shake the clutter off, and relax! We even made these bags in bright colors just in case you get lost in the woods on your day off.
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Bags for Work

Not ready to drag a briefcase too and from your office? Not ready to have an office but need to look business? Want to play, but need to fit your records somewhere? We're here to help....follow us this way.
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Smoked Turkey and Lima Bean Soup

This mid-July day with a temperature in the mid nineties I can't help but find myself wistfully thinking of September and it's cool breezes. My mind is plagued with the urge to make soup. The smoked turkey drumsticks call out for Lima beans to change them into a satisfying thick meal, and I can not resist. .
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DJ HUDSON INTERVIEW

A few months ago we here at Tucker and Bloom held a contest to find the perfect lazy afternoon mixtape. The DJ with the best mix would receive one of our North To South Messenger bags. We went through a lot of fine mixes before awarding the first place prize to DJ Hudson a.k.a Alex Moitt. We recently caught up with Alex to find out more about his work, his life as a winner, and to see how the North to South bag was working out for him..
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Cosmo Baker Feeling Good Mix

Mixtape Monday. This weeks treat is Feeling Good by Cosmo Baker. A perfect mix for those long summer days. All sorts of soul, jazz, and disco. Enjoy.
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The Heist Series

I was immediately attracted to the use of clean type and noisy photography in the album art for Brian Gossett's, The Heist Series. However, the series goes deeper than just the pretty covers, it also has a great concept. Gossett's love for the heist film genre becomes apparent through his vast knowledge of the films' scores and his ability to compile the compositions in a cohesive manner. Check out his site, where you can download the mixes and read his wonderful accompanying descriptions..
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Will Van Zandt Interview

Interview with Will Van Zandt, son of famous folk singer Towens Van Zandt, and thorough collector of vintage spray paint cans. .
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DJ Spinna Strange Games and Things

Happy Monday folks. Here is a gem of a mix to get you through the week. Done in 2001 by DJ Spinna "Strange Games and Things" runs the gamet of soul. Sample source jazz, slick funk, and spacey disco. Perfect for a walk on a nice hot day, or an evenings drive about. Enjoy.
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