We had an amazing experience at INK-N-IRON, the world famous, three-day tattoo, car and culture festival that takes place on the grounds of the historic Queen Mary. What really stands out about the festival is the richness of the entire experience. There are over one-hundred vendors selling an amazing array of merchandise including vintage apparel, Ts, hot rod inspired art work, pin-up clothing and pin stripe sculpture. The are multiple car shows going on at the same time, hot rods and rat rods dominate the outdoor area and there is a showcase of customs inside the convention area. A world-class tattoo convention is housed aboard the Queen Mary.  Tattoo artists fly in from around the world giving people a unique opportunity to get inked by the best in the business. Music takes place all day on two separate stages and talent included 20+ acts including, Merle Haggard, Rev. Horton Heat, X, Stiff Little Fingers, and Bronx. The festival also includes cabaret, art shows, and an beautifully produced pin-up pageant on the main stage.

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Sunday was spent on a photo shoot at a truck depot along the Mississippi and in an abandoned car wash littered with heroin needles, garbage, feces, broken glass, two hot cars and Katrina. She is a brand new model hired to launch the TRIM women’s line.  She definitely Keeps Fast Company.
Onlookers gathered throughout the day including 2 meth head white boys on bikes, a fleet of St. Louis’ finest and some toothless vagrants. We enjoyed plenty of Budweiser and Colt 45, however, Charlie and I both agree that The 45 does not fuck around and truly “works every time.” The shit should be consumed with a certain amount of caution and respect.

At The Car Wash

At The Car Wash

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Shooting Gallery

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Photo shoot for Koolhouse Publishing of the Harbortown Bobber Shot by Anna Marco. Release date TBD

That’s right – she’s my sister – so don’t get any ideas! This is a taste of the first of 2 shoots Jiff will be in for Koolhouse Publishing, publishers of Car Kulture Deluxe and Ol’ Skool Rodz. This is a shot of the Harbortown Bobber photographed by Anna Marco. Release date is TBD. Jiff’s in a second shoot on August 1. Watch those hotrod magazines and pick up a copy in support of a local girl trying to make it big in L.A.

Here’s to my first pin-up girl, Farrah Fawcett, who passed away today. Farrah, you had a great ride.

The 1976 Cobra II driven by Farrah Fawcett as Jill Munroe

Farrah in George Barris Cars of the Stars

Farrah's Foxy Vette

INK-N-IRON is a Tattoo and Kustom Culture Festival in Long Beach, California. June 5th-7th. There will be 280 tattoo artists, cars, bikes, pin-up girls, amazing art, music, some cool vendors and a tatted-out, 5-year-old with pigtails. Hope to see you there.