Berlinist concert in Barcelona's theatre

Berlinist band performed last month of March in Almeria Teatre, Barcelona. This April the band offers two more concerts  in what so far has been the most appropriate space for them to play their acoustic set of wooden and strings instruments. Here a moment from last performance in the theatre.
http://www.facebook.com/berlinistband
https://soundcloud.com/berlinist

Evolution of the umbrella

Sorry, I couldn't help it. I got lost in the world of the umbrellas...They have existed from ancient civilizations (Egyptians, Greek, Romans) using it specially to protect oneself from the heat and the sun or for cerimonial and religious purposes. It was not until the eighteenth century that we have evidence of its use to avoid getting wet under the rain, at least in Europe. During victorian times, there was a wide variety of designs and models. However, they were not as practical and light as they can be today. (source: A short history of the  umbrella, hubpages)
Here you have a selction of pictures related to the different uses and evolution of the umbrella.

                                          Ancient Greece

                                                      Ancient Rome

                                            17th -18th Century

                                                                  Victorian times

                                                       

                                                         

                                                                         20th century

Vintage images of rain

Rainy days

Rain came these days of spring and some more are yet to come. Warm and dry at home I've started thinking of rain and music. Here are some songs that have to do with this wet weather. Enjoy your weekend , with or without rain . 

                                           The Temptations- I wish it would rain

                                         Bob Dylan- A hard's rain gonna fall

                                         Guns N'Roses- November Rain

Sigur Rós- Brennisteinn

Although it appeared some time ago, I couldn't do other than upload this visual pleasure. For those who love them and also for those who don't know about Sigur Rós, here it is, enjoy.

Gorey

Did you think I had forgotten about Edward Gorey's illustrations?

Primavera is coming...

Couldn't stop laughing when I saw this video, and it's the first one.

Happy Saint George Day

Nice discoverings

Look what I found...with reminiscences from the past...

Source: jwstudio.tumblr.com via Hansol on Pinterest

Source: flickr.com via Karen on Pinterest

Conrad Roset

One of my favourite illustrators in Barcelona. Great Conrad Roset. Here I leave some of his work. Not to be missed. If you want to look for more you should visit his web page : http://www.conradroset.com/portfolio

Stendhal Syndrome - Into this dream Remixes

Did you think these guys would stop with the original version? For our happiness, Logical Disorder and  Chit Chat Sex Band have remixed this great theme. Enjoy what remains of your weekend!
http://stendhalsyndrome.bandcamp.com/album/into-this-dream-remixes

Delicious Vegan Food in Barcelona

If you are in Barcelona and you like to discover new places where good food is offered then you must visit this place. Its name is Vegetart, and it is truly a place where art can be smelled and tasted. Vegan food with  a heart. You must try Zara's addictive cookies and tasty minicupcakes .But quiches and Spanish omelette with no egg will surprise you and ask you to want for more. Gracia is the district where it is located, exactly in 138 Torrent de l'Olla street, next to Metro Fontana. Delicious vegan food to take away. Not to miss!

Sofar Sounds Barcelona- Berlinist

Stendhal Syndrome - Into this dream

Today I am bringing you another proposal from a great duet from Barcelona who have recently played at Cau d'Orella Festival.  Hypnotic sounds all wrapped up in a magical atmosphere. Don't loose their track!

Olivemoon: warm and good sounds from Barcelona

Don't you know them yet? Well, you should take some moments to delight yourself with their folk sound. Here's a video of their first album The Thickest Forest . Enjoy!