Robert Ryan (Electric Tattoo)

Andy Canino (Th'ink Tank)

Bailey Hunter Robinson (Copper Beehive)

Tron (Thicker Than Water)

Gre Hale (Mutiny Tattoo Co.)

Joe Ellis @ Cock A Snook Tattoo Parlour (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

Victor Kensinger @ Three Kings Tattoo (Brooklyn, NY)

Jesse Bob @ Historic Tattoo (Portland, OR)

Sky James @ Lifetime Tattoo (Denver, CO)

Danny Reed (Hot Stuff)

Mark Cross (East River)

Jeremy Ross Armstrong (Freedom Ink)

Sailor Jerry will open its very own London venue later this month bringing rum, clothing, music, film and the original art of tattoo master Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins to Soho. Opening on Thursday 19th April, Hotel Street at 120-125 Charing Cross Road is named after Honolulu’s infamous Hotel Street District where Collins’ made his name. A gallery and store by day, and gig and dive bar by night, Hotel Street will be an all-round good place for bad people – open Tuesday’s to Sunday’s from midday to midnight, serving up the best Sailor Jerry Spiced cocktails in town.

Hotel Street will make its own piece of history as it exhibits the iconic restored original flash artwork of the late Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins for the very first time in Europe.  Paying homage to the father of old-school American tattooing, and the inspiration behind the spiced Caribbean rum that bears his name, the exhibition will feature 75 pieces of Collins’ legendary collection. Curated by Amsterdam Tattoo Museum founder and tattooist Henk Schiffmacher, the exhibition will showcase Collins’ values of independence, hard work and unyielding standards of craftsmanship to a new generation.

Every week, Hotel Street will be transformed into a music venue with an electric line-up of gigs from some of rocks finest up-and-coming bands. Already poised to hit the Hotel Street stage is:

Tuesday 24th April     John Fairhurst

Tuesday 1st May       Joe Gideon & the Shark

Tuesday 8th May       Bass Drum of Death – with support from Cheveu

Tuesday 15th May      The Sheepdogs

Tuesday 29th May      Three Trapped Tigers

Tuesday 7th June       Tall Ships

Tuesday 19th June     Gallops – with support from Portasound

Thursday 21st June    Brontide (Holy Roar label takeover)

…with many more to be announced over the coming weeks. Tickets will be available from 9am on Friday 13th April 2012 via www.Sailorjerry.com/uk, www.facebook.com/sailorjerryUK or in person at Hotel Street.

Hotel Street will also host a fortnightly Sunday film club, starting on Sunday 29th April at 6pm.  A selection of infamous cult classics and timeless rock n’ roll documentaries will be screened with titles to be announced soon.

In another first for the UK, the official Sailor Jerry clothing and accessories line will be available to buy in person at Hotel Street during the day. Bringing Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins legacy and artwork to life, the range includes a selection of t-shirts, jackets, hoodies and belt buckles. Items from the brand new Hawaiian range will also be available exclusively at Hotel Street.

More details of what’s in store at Hotel Street will be announced soon. 

Sailor Jerry Spiced rum mixes including Mules, Daiquiris, Vanilla Mojitos and weekly specials will be served from midday to midnight at Hotel Street.

For more information on Hotel Street and Sailor Jerry, visit www.sailorjerry.com/uk

Robert Ryan (Electric Tattoo)

Derek Merritt (Permanent Expressions)

Brian J. Marsman (Powerhouse Tattoo)

Our good friends at Londons' Don't Panic Magazine, have put up an interview with Horikitsune (Alex Reinke) focused on his relationship with Japanese master, Horiyoshi III. You should check it out!

Skynyard, who are fast becoming my favourite UK tattoo shop are looking to expand the team. They're looking for someone with experience and a serious portfolio, no alcohol/drugs issues or drama. Also this is not an apprenticeship offer. Anyone interested can contact Charlie or Bert. 

Andrew King from Heart of Gold Tattoo in Salt Lake City, UT will be in Fort Collins guesting at fellow tattooist Ish Johnson's studio, Skrimshaw. If you're in the general area or surrounding suburbs, come get some great traditonal work!

You can contact Andrew at andrewjking13@gmail.com to set up an appointment.

Caz Williamson (7 Seas Tattoo)

Endijs Pupols

Marnie DeGeneve

Myker Yker (Sun City Tattoo)

The End is Near Gallery (within Brooklyns Hand of Glory Tattoo)  is holding an art show tonight from 9-11 pm featuring the woodcuts of the highly talented, Bryn Perrot. This show should be awesome! You can check out more of Bryns work here