diner 1962 photo:john loengard via life1908 new orleans news stand. photo:copyright detroit publishing co. via shorpys "life saving tamales" brownsville, texas 1939. photo:carl mydans via life

Keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive, stop into your local "mom and pop" shops when you can, and work hard the way our ancestors did. Stay positive.

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We just sent over another shipment of Grant's Golden Brand Pomade to Tommy Guns barbershop in New York City. Go stop by for one of the city's finest cuts. And if you've have HBO, Tommy Guns was recently featured in HBO's Boardwalk, set against the backdrop of Prohibition, brought to you by Martin Scorsese and Terence Winter. Congratulations Russell and Tommy Guns! Check the clip here.

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self portrait 1875. Happy Birthday Paul.

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We at Grant's have the stereo on 24/7/365 listening to all genres of music. From Dylan to Devo, Stevie to Strummer ~ one thing remains constant: we love good music. Who has time for sub par tunes these days?

On that note, we received an email from Jim Gaudette a master guitarist and a loyal customer of Grant's. He introduced us to his music and gave us a little insight into his life. We love discovering new great music, thanks Jim.

Jim has been a staple in the New England music scene for over 20 years. He is an accomplished guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and music instructor, who has also been taught first-hand from many of the original music legends of the genres he specializes in. Praised by and received words of wisdom from: Johnny Cash, Brian Setzer, Carl Perkins, Scotty Moore, Billy Lee Riley, Reverend Horton Heat and legendary drummer Buddy Rich. Jim notes his favorite genres to play are: gypsy jazz, rockabilly, surf and classic country style. What more can we say, the guy has talent!

If you want to catch an uplifting show or learn from one of the best contact Jim.

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larger than life concrete troll. note the vw bug under his hand lookin' up his nose. note the gum - classy

the next time you are in the artsy neighborhood of freemont, wa. make sure to visit the notorious troll sculpture that resides under the bridge. beware: he eats humans!

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The other day we received this nice email from one of our loyal customers Philip. Letters like this gives us validation and inspiration to keep moving forward. Thank you Philip. Hello Grant's .... just wanted to say thanks for the inspriation that you've given me through your blog, business and lifestyle .... I've loved the lifestyle for many years and continue to love it. I've been pushing myself to get things done and to start my own business as well. I hope to make time to go to Barber school. As I do that I'll be starting a business with my parents....... ......Really wanted to say thank you, your blog has a great impact on me and helps me to move and pursue what I wanted in my life and to reach my goals..... I'll be ordering more pomade and products from you again and again. Hope to see and meet you at some event someday somewhere.

Thank you for your time, Philip W Mansfield

"We welcome your letters and suggestions. Stay Up & Stay Golden." Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA

photo:bob landry via life/time inc. This is what low quality products will do to your hair.

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radio city flatiron

central park west

grand central, shut down

New York Dec 1947 and 1905. Looks pretty much the same now.

All photos copyright LIFE/Time, Inc., photos by Mark Kauffman and Michael Rougier. Flatiron photo via New York Public Library.

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Dear Friends, Please pardon our website, we are having some difficulties getting it to work properly. Not to worry, we will be up and running shortly.

Our online store is still open for business, please visit: http://store.grantsgoldenbrand.com

Thanks again for your patience -Grant's

photo:shorpy

Frank De Natale the 12 year old barber ! Boston, MA 1917

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Happy Birthday King Elvis Aaron Presley

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This is what New York looks like today.  White Stoops, New York City, 1952, photo by Ruth Orkin.

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We don't know when this old photo was taken, but this is still the state of our country today. Let's lend a hand to our fellow man, support small, independent businesses, and in general just uplift each other more than knock each other down. It's hard times, keep your head up.

We can't recall how or where we stumbled upon this photo, if anyone knows the photographer, please send us an email so we can give proper photo credit

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buster keaton 1929

One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this:  To rise above the little things.  ~John Burroughs

I think in terms of the day's resolutions, not the year's.  ~Henry Moore

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We are proud to announce Ryan's Barber Shop & Shave Parlor as one of our new East Coast top shops. Ryan's is a traditional barber shop located right outside of Atlantic City, New Jersey in a small town called Linwood. If you are traveling through this rustic part of the country, make sure to stop on in for a "High Styled" haircut from master barber Ryan.

Ryan's Barber Shop & Shave Parlor 1051 Shore Road Linwood, NJ 08221 ph# 609-365-2492

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We want to thank you for all of your support and praises during our first year of business. The dream has manifested itself. Look for new quality products coming in 2011. Stay Up & Stay Golden "make things happen in 2011" Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA

You want high-quality salami owned and operated by a family that respects tradition, you go to Salumi Artisan Cured Meats.

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rebel rebel grizzly gregory

too cool hand newman

don brando

workin' man clark

joey en route in the best damn city ever.

a collection of our favorite classic images compiled over the last year. all the best in 2011, keep your hair "high style" ~ use Grant's.

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photo:louis stettner soir de noel ile saint louise 1951 Winter is nature's way of saying, "Up yours."  ~Robert Byrne

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ave barbershop rules universal hippy rule #1

our company rule

"The new year is right around the corner friends, time for a haircut to ring in 2011. Remember to leave a nice tip for your barber and obey the rules."

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