RETROCADE HISTORY

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

Founded by F. John Barker in September 1985 whilst still a student at Hampton High School, specializing in computer programming and maintenance. They provide IT support for Silver Blue’s Retrocade.

Driftwood Productions, Ltd. was founded in October 1988 by F. John Barker III and Forester Barker, Jr. Based out of Hampton, Virginia they specialized in being one of the first CD-only disc jockeys (in the days before digital music and streaming). They mainly did wedding receptions, with the occasional bowling banquet, anniversary party, and college reunion. Regularly active until 1993, Driftwood Productions remained in business until 1998. Their music archives provide audio entertainment for Silver Blue’s Retrocade.

Established in February 1989 by F. John Barker III as a design/development company. They are responsible for the layout, design, and development of Silver Blue’s Retrocade.

Silver Blue Photography was formally founded in 2006, using a logo of interlocking triangles created by F. John Barker III and Judy C. Barker in October 1988. Kylie Elise Heath added the Phoenix overlay to the logo in 2012. F. John Barker III has always had a penchant for reversing the colours with their respective names in the company logo and identifiers. They provide the artwork for Silver Blue’s Retrocade.

Founded in July 2007 by F. John Barker III using the pseudonym of “Jonathan Everyday” (website founded March 2010), specializing in healthier, less caloric/fat-laden fare with all the taste of normal cuisine. They provide food and beverage catering for Silver Blue’s Retrocade.

Haus of Neon Lighting, Ltd. was founded in February 2024 to handle the configuration and upkeep of the LED neon lighting that was designed, purchased, and installed in Silver Blue’s Retrocade.