Monthly Archives: June 2011

American Hippie Inspiration for Summer Music Festivals

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Gina

Here’s an inspiring short documentary from 1967 about hippies for all of you attending the Peace & Love music festival in Borlänge… Continue reading →

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AMERICANA Classic Vintage: Our New Store in Stockholm

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Gina

AMERICANA is now are at Gamla Brogatan 23 in Stockholm. Y’all stop by & see us sometime… Continue reading →

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AMERICANA’s Midsommar Holiday Store Hours

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Gina

Our Midsommar holiday store hours are Thursday 10-6 & Closed Friday, Saturday & Sunday… Continue reading →

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American Functional Fashion: Duck Tape Prom Outfits

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Gina

If you want to talk about modern American functional fashion, it doesn’t get any better than this! Every year, the Duck Tape company sponsors a the “Stuck at Prom” competition where contestants make their prom outfits out of the duct tape the company sells. Contestants are encouraged to use… Continue reading →

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AMERICANA Classic Vintage in Stockholm

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Gina

Gamla Brogatan 23, Stockholm – Monday-Friday 10-6 & Saturday 11-5… Continue reading →

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We’re Almost Ready…Are You?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Gina

We’re in the warehouse in Oxelösund getting together everything for the big move to our new store on Gamla Brogatan in Stockholm. Here’s a sneak peak of what we’ve been up to… Continue reading →

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Twangy Americana Music: Hayes Carll’s “Another Like You”

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Gina

A little country-folk music to start off your week… Continue reading →

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Carving Out a Slice of America in Stockholm: AMERICANA’s Store Renovation Update

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Gina

The interior design & construction team are hard at work down at Gamla Brogatan 23 in Stockholm getting the new AMERICANA store to looking its best. Interior designer Camilla Spång is marvelously pulling together the talents of craftsmen from Blisab, Hantverkar’n i Gamla Stan, Elitlaget and Svensk Butiksbelysning to create an original space. Continue reading →

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The Year of Alabama Music

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Gina

Although we’re now halfway through 2011, it’s still time to enjoy “The Year of Alabama Music.” The roots of American music run deep in Alabama, where blues, rock, country and jazz all trace their origins. Today, the scene is vibrant as ever, producing superstar performers and an authentic vibe that music lovers travel the globe to experience. Alabama is the home to many famous names in music, including… Continue reading →

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Rural American Vintage: The Sack Dress

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Gina

In generations past in rural America, people were very creative in finding a practical use for almost everything. One of the best examples of this is the sack dress… Continue reading →

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