Rob Pattinson, Bobby Long and Marcus Foster bring back “Homeless Chic” as the new “black” for fall – Examiner

I just had to post this because it’s so funny:

For the most part, fashion trends reflect what is happening in the wider world; nothing greater highlights this than the effect the economic bubbles of the 1920s and 1990s had upon fashion. In 2009, we’re faced with much the same issues: economic problems. Fortunately, some of the young British stars of today – Rob Pattinson and friends, Bobby Long and Marcus Foster – are telling the young men of the world that it’s O.K. to look poor. Everyone – whether rich or poor, famous or unknown, can look the same and it’s tres cheap.

So, young men, hang up your tuxedos and suits. Fold away those khaki pants and preppy blue and pink shirts. Dig out your old holey, ripped, worn-out jeans, t-shirts of any kind, (preferably with holes), plaid shirts – preferably missing a couple of buttons, those stacks of hoodies, and oversized ratty-tatty sweaters. Look for old beanies and baseball caps and get ready for fall with the new “Homeless Chic” look.

While on a recent U.S. tour, Marcus Foster, one of Britain’s “on the brink of stardom” musicians/singer/songwriters tweeted that he shopped at the Salvation Army on 99-cent Wednesday and bought a thousand shirts. Meanwhile, Rob Pattinson told his Twilight director, Catherine Hardwicke, that he had to borrow one of Marcus Foster’s plaid shirts (well-worn and comfy) to wear to the Teen Choice Awards because all of his were dirty. Paired with jeans and a casual jacket with his famous haystacky, lackadaisical hair, Pattinson was chic and trendy at the awards show.

Meanwhile, Bobby Long has been seen performing throughout the U.S. in his plaid shirts and cut jeans with long, swooping hair over his eyes and a day or two-old beard scruffing up his cheeks. The only way to describe these young guys’ styles is to say “Homeless Chic.” And is it ever popular. Even London’s dapper Prince William has been seen wearing a scruffy beard as if he, too, is following the “Homeless Chic” look.

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More of the hilarity can be found at the source

Hear that guys?! IT’S OKAY TO LOOK HOMELESS. STOP JUDGING ME. >.>

What possesses people to write these things? I don’t think Rob (or Marcus or Bobby for that matter) looks homeless. Just comfy. And comfy is good. So what if they don’t wear freaking Armani everywhere they go?

EDIT: I forgot about the Stoli shirt. That one’s… uh, ready for the great smelly dumpster in the ally.

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C=T Interviews Marcus Foster

C=T & photographer extraordinaire Todd Roeth have teamed up again for another addition of Quick Hits. This week, we have caught up with UK singer-songwriter, Marcus Foster. The solo artist is touring behind a a live album and EP. Not to mention appearing on two different soundtracks and having a heartthrob for a bff (my wife thinks he’s pretty dreamy). Needless to say, the guy is very busy and most earnest singer songwriter touring the circuit.

C=T : How’s the tour going so far? Did you visit In and Out or Amoeba whilst in Los Angeles?

MF: The tour seems to be going well, people are enjoying the shows, its amazing traveling around and a great way seeing America. I didn’t get the chance to visit In and Out burger although someone gave me a voucher for it but i did get to go to Amoeba which was insane I spent hundreds of dollars in there buying old blues and gospel records from the fifties I could live in that place.

C=T : Best Bob Dylan album to listen to on vinyl?

MF: I haven’t got them all on vinyl just yet but listening to ‘Boots of Spanish Leather’ or ‘One too many Mornings’ off the ‘Times they are a changing’ album is pretty special.

C=T : Your music has been selected on two different occasions to appear in cinema. How do you decide if you want your work to appear in said works?

MF: One of the films had Christopher Walken in it and I’m a big fan of his so I couldn’t say no and it’s a great movie called ‘Five Dollars A Day’. The other film was different because a friend of mine sung the song that I wrote and I didn’t know he recorded it but when I found out I thought why not.I would like to do some more music for film, I like the idea of doing something like Neil Young in that film ‘Dead Man’ where he just watched the film and played his guitar. I also write a lot of instrumental stuff on the piano.

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the rest of the interview, more pics, and a couple songs can be found at the source

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VotD 8/23/09

Video of the Day… Marcus Foster and Sam Bradley performing Marcus’s song “I Was Broken.” Love this song, and I really wish I could’ve been at this show.

Yeah, the crowd get’s pretty excited there for the song. And though it kinda makes me cringe when I watch it on the video, I won’t lie. I’d be just as freaking excited.

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VotD 8/17/09

Today’s Video of the Day won’t embed (WordPress and I are getting friendlier, but I still can’t always bend it to my will). There are 2 little pieces of it on youtube, which I’ve embedded below. To watch the whole thing click here (do it, it’s great).

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Marcus Foster at Arlene’s Grocery on 8/16/09

evieinnyc over on youtube has more from that night (and more being uploaded, there should be 9 when they’re all up). Go check it out ^_^

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Examiner Article: Marcus Foster Takes a Bite of the Big Apple

When Marcus Foster took the stage at Arlene’s Grocery in NYC last night any sign of nerves had disappeared like a thief in the night. He packed such a solid punch with his performance that the crowd looked on in silent awe for a good portion of the show. He is unlike any other musician on stage. Witty and entertaining, he regaled the crowd with excerpts of what occurred on his current tour of the United States. Foster’s voice is a powerful force that leaves you breathless for a minute while you take in the pounding intensity of his finger picking style of guitar playing. While strumming his acoustic guitar soulfully he also hits the side of the instrument like a drum, sending chills through the crowd of eager onlookers. It’s a unique accompaniment, adding dimension to his music. Foster has been influenced by Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Howlin’ Wolf, and Sister Rosetta Tharp just to name a few. His style is rooted in folk and blues and he can belt out a tune like lighting striking the earth. Foster’s vocals are powerful forces of nature all by themselves, let alone taking into account the words he is speaking. His lyrics are painfully poetic, and their true beauty is intensified by the tone of Foster’s bluesy voice. He is the real deal; true talent can be seen when a man stands before a crowd with just his voice, guitar, and life experience on display for all to see. Music stripped down to the barest essentials, raw and untainted is what you get when you see Marcus Foster.

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The rest (+2 images, +1 video) is here

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Pictures and Videos from Marcus and Bobby’s Show in Denver

Someone over at LOD posted pictures of Marcus and Bobby’s Denver show on the 12th. One below, and you can see the rest here.

Here are some videos from that night:

These boys sure have an affinity with plaid, huh? And to think, I used to associate those kinds of shirts with my grandfather… o.o

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VotD 8/14/09

The Video of the Day is Sam Bradley and Marcus Foster performing Sam’s song “Derek.” This is one of my favorites of his 🙂

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Marcus Foster Launches Official Store

Marcus Foster launched his official store. Go check out the merch!

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VotD 8/11/09

I decided to start a segment called Video of the Day. It works just like it sounds; everyday I’ll post a video that I love pertaining to the guys,* whether it’s an interview or a performance or something else entirely.

The VotD is a live performance of Marcus Foster’s “Shadows of the City.”  I was going to suggest you listen to the origional first, but he took it off his myspace. But he put a live version up instead, so if you love the song you can have it on your myspace ^_^ Anywho, here’s the video:

*No promises, but it I’m sure it will rarely ever be something else.

Edit: I remembered it would be a good idea to credit the video. There are a few others there from the same show if you wanna check it out.

~Britt

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