Thursday, January 31, 2008
Russ Pope Gallery Event
Russ Pope to art show at evo's Times Infinity Gallery Space. Click on the flyer above to read more info.[evo Seattle]
Yo yo yo!
Sunday night is “the night” this month to come check out some rad art, drink some beers, and hang out with the evo crew. Russ’s paintings are a collision of motion and color. In Orange County, his favorite part of life is being outside with his family and spending late, lonely nights in his dirty, junk-filled studio painting to new wave, old punk , and even older blues and jazz. Art keeps Russ sane while juggling work in the skateboard industry, an overly active family, and gallery show deadlines. His inspiration comes from music, books, everyday people, architecture and his childrens’ artwork. Their art reminds him to create without concern for outside opinion or gallery walls.
Russ has shown his work both domestically and internationally in: San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, San Jose, San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, New York, Brooklyn, Miami, Austin, Washington DC, Denver, Los Angeles, Portland, Vancouver, Whistler, Hawaii, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, and Japan.
See you on Sunday, ya heard?!
REV RUN: Words of Wisdom - Thursday, January 31st, 2008
On being happy
Good morning. What strange perversity is it that induces a man to set his heart on doing those things which he has not succeeded in, and makes him slight those in which his achievement has been respectable. (Remember) He is not rich that possesses much, but he that is content with what he has!
God is Love
Rev Run
Debtstock Clothing New Shirts
Debtstock is out with their new line of tee's. Click here to view more.
TRUE Clothing on Built From Skratch
If you ever are in the Frisco area, a shop not to miss is True on Haight-Ashbury.
True
1415 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
415 / 626-2882
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
FREE Skis from EVO with Purchase of Outerwear
It pays to be on the Evo mailing list. Peep what I just got in my inbox today. Be sure to click here to get them free skis!
Another exclusive hookup only for you lucky people on the evo email list.
Nothing gets the economy back on its feet like a little nudge from the Federal Reserve and evo. The government may be cutting us all checks, but evo's cutting you the hottest deal around: FREE SKIS.
Here's the details:
- Purchase over $200 of outerwear on evogear.com
- either Men's or Women's or a combo of the two.
- Call our Customer Care "Super Hookup" agents at 1.866.386.1590.
- Give Customer Care your order number which you'll receive
during check out and via email.- Tell them which of the above skis you'd like and what length you're looking for.
- All you pay is the shipping ($20 to $40 to Canada).
Boycott the recession, go skiing.
K2 Mach GS Team Skis
K2 Mach SL Race Skis
K2 T9 First Luv Skis
K2 T9 Sweet Luv Skis
REV RUN: Words of Wisdom - Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
On doing your best
Good morning. Give the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.
God is Love
Rev Run
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Allentown, PA Hardest Charged With Homicide
I found this image of some cat on the right funny in two ways. One is them lions on the feet. The second being a Jay Barz look-a-like in Allentown, PA. See the resemblance? Though I don't think dude in the cuffs can rap as good. Click here for the full news article and click here to learn more about Tactown's own, Jay Barz. h/t SDSUTorres was driving on Turner Street Friday afternoon when he was pulled over by police and arrested. He was wearing a hooded sweartshirt with a skull-head pattern on it, pajama bottoms and fuzzy lion-faced slippers at the time. He was still wearing the get-up when he was arraigned after midnight at Lehigh County prison.
D. Black on Seattlest
Click here for the full interview.
Who are you excited about in local hiphop these days?
All of it is pretty exciting, I think. I believe it's appropriate to say Blue Scholars have been putting in a lot of work; its been a great experience watching what moves they make. But there’s so much going on this year, a new Grynch album (which is amazing, BTW), the Cancer Rising EP, Tobacco Road (Common Market’s latest), Sharp Skills' new record and plenty more to look forward to. I’m excited for what this year will bring all together.
Swoosh! Inside Nike
New trailer for Nike doc that premieres 2/12 @ 10p ET on CNBC. Features Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tiger Woods, Charles Barkley, Phil Knight... h/t NahRight
REV RUN: Words of Wisdom - Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
On right thinking
Good morning. Our thoughts determine our destiny. Our destiny determines our legacy.... (REMEMBER) You are today where your thoughts have brought you. You will be tommorow where your thoughts take you.
God is Love
Rev Run
Monday, January 28, 2008
REV RUN: Words of Wisdom - Monday, January 28th, 2008
On fixing the world
Good morning. A Chinese Christian prayed every day ... “Lord, reform Thy world, beginning with me.” -Franklin Delano Roosevelt
God is Love
Rev Run
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Hurricane Chris in Fila Helmsman Commercial
Just saw the Hurricane Chris Fila commercial on the tube today introducing the Helmsman. Horrible commercial and even more horrible shoe. I say, "No Way Way!" For those who feel the need to find out where it's being sold, click here to locate your favorite shoe spot.
UPDATE
Hurricane Chris Fila Commercial: Behind The Scenes
Friday, January 25, 2008
REV RUN: Words of Wisdom - Friday, January 25th, 2008
Keep going!
Good morning. You must hang in there! Your success is measured by your willingness to keep trying. (Remember this!) Success is largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.
God is Love
Rev Run
Hero - Mogadishu
E-Dot & Darp Malone are Hero. Listen to the stream below for their new single Mogadishu off the Thirsty Music label. If you're diggin it, download the mp3 to your Zune.
Click here to download.
U-N-I - Beautiful Day
Enjoy the videos below and peep out the press release. U-N-I on the come up!
U-N-I's "BEAUTIFUL DAY" MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERES
EXCLUSIVELY ON MYSPACE
Directed by Tomás Whitmore---
Thurz & Y-O Pay Tribute to L.A.'s Blue Skies
Los Angeles, CA --- With 185,000 plays on Myspace, U-N-I's fan-favorite "Beautiful Day" now has a music video exclusively on Myspace. Director, Tomás Whitmore, once again adds his magic touch to the dynamic duo. Whitmore also directed U-N-I's sneakerhead anthem, "K.R.E.A.M." that has received over 123,000 plays on Youtube.com. Visually capturing the genuine essence of Thurzday & Y-O, Whitmore takes you back to the Inglewood natives' neighborhood. Creatively shot and edited by Jay Lorenz, this video truly represents the real U-N-I.
Recently featured in the January issue of SLAM Magazine, U-N-I is spreading their inimitable sound across the nation. Headlining the first ever Dunk Xchange tour with national dates, U-N-I is hitting big spots in Vegas, San Francisco, Miami, Boston and New York. For the true Hip-Hop heads, U-N-I is bringing nothing but the best out of real West Coast Hip-Hop.
Beautiful Day
Beautiful Day: Access Granted
Beautiful Day: Test Shoot
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Jake One on Built From Skratch
Click here for more.Jake One’s serene home studio is lined with shelves full of vinyl from his amazing collection. Although he had been collecting for many years, he got serious about crate digging in 1995 when Seattle icon Mr. Supreme put him on to the technique of it. “I think I have somewhere over 5000 now,” says Jake, “I stopped counting a while ago. It’s definitely an addiction - I’m trying to have EVERY record, period.”
REV RUN: Words of Wisdom - Thursday, January 24th, 2008
On having heroes in your life
Good morning. As you get older it is harder to have heroes, but it is sort of necessary- Ernest Hemingway. People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy. -Oliver Goldsmith
God is Love
Rev Run
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Paid Dues Lineup Announced
Peep the press release below. Click here for more info on the Paid Dues festival website.
MURS IN ASSOCIATION WITH GUERILLA UNION PRESENT
3RD ANNUAL “PAID DUES” INDEPENDENT HIP-HOP FESTIVAL
POWERED BY SANDISK
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 AT THE NOS EVENTS CENTER IN SAN BERNARDINO, CA
WITH SAGE FRANCIS, LITTLE BROTHER, JEDI MIND TRICKS, LIVING LEGENDS, HEIROGLYPHICS AND MORE
Following the success of the second annual PAID DUES festival in Southern California and national tour last summer, promoters MURS in association with Guerilla Union (Rock The Bells, Cypress Hill Smoke Out) have announced the event will return to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA on Saturday, March 22. Tickets for Paid Dues, powered by SanDisk, go on sale Saturday, January 26.
Rolling into its third year, PAID DUES supports a fan base of a vibrant scene of underground hip-hop artists all on one platform. Its tradition of showcasing the best in independent rap continues with its 2008 line-up of SAGE FRANCIS, LITTLE BROTHER, JEDI MIND TRICKS, DILATED PEOPLES, LIVING LEGENDS, HIEROGLYPHICS, VISIONARIES, BOOT CAMP CLIK with BLACK MOON, KOOL KEITH, POS, A-TEAM, MAC LETHAL, FATLIP & OMNI, YAK BALLZ, B. DOLAN and ISAIAH with MURS to host, plus a special surprise guest appearance.
“What we’re trying to do with Paid Dues as we go into our third year is: Number one is focus. Being that it's a festival birthed on the west coast we wanted to tailor the bill to appeal a little more to the region so we brought on local staples such as the A-team, Omni and Fatlip. To knock it out of the park we added the three major west coast crews Living Legends, Hieroglyphics and the Visionaries,” states Murs.
He adds, “The second thing we are doing is expanding by grabbing more artists outside of the traditional indie hop family (ie Def Jux, Rhymesayers, Living Legends) so we approached Dilated Peoples and Little Brother. We also wanted to show some love to the decorated veterans of the independent hiphop scene so we reached out to Boot Camp Clik and Kool Keith. Third and most importantly we wanted to give back to the awesome fans who've supported us over the past two years to make the is the biggest and best Paid Dues yet. My partner Chang says third year is always the greatest and it seems to be like he's going to be right, again.”
"We are very proud to have partnered with Murs to build a true platform for independent hip-hop artists and their communities. The third annual episode combines the best and brightest artists from a myriad of labels, most of whom have new music or projects that can take advantage of our Paid Dues promotional platform,” adds Chang Weisberg of Guerilla Union. “The Living Legends, Boot Camp Clik, Hieroglyphics and Murs all have special projects they will be showcasing for 2008. Sage Francis is working on his Strange and Famous label initiatives and I can't wait to see Kool Keith and Yak Ballz! We are especially excited that SanDisk has partnered with Paid Dues to continue their efforts to educate and empower conscious music fans by encouraging our DIY audience to capture, share and distribute content by ‘Waking Up Your Phone.’ It is a very strategic partnership that will help shape the distribution of content that all these artists are capable of producing and sharing with their communities via mobile, on-line and social networking. As always, I'm sure Murs has a couple surprises up his sleeve. Murs for President in 2008. I think he could give the current candidates a run for their money--lyrically speaking at least."
PAID DUES--called “A conscious hip-hop love-in…” by Flavorpill--supports this genre of music largely shunned by the mainstream media. Here, advanced lyricism, stinging political commentary and quality DJ performances flourish in a seemingly parallel universe. In 2006 the first PAID DUES festival, with a line-up featuring Felt, Aesop Rock, Living Legends, El-P, Hangar 18 and more, sold out with over 5,000 concert goers packing the Shrine Expo Center in Los Angeles. The following year MURS and Guerilla Union, along with performers Felt, Living Legends, Sage Francis, Brother Ali and others--teamed up again for the PAID DUES festival tour for over ten dates across the country.
PAID DUES is an all-ages show. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
PAID DUES is an all-ages show.
$35 pre-sale tickets will be available through www.guerillaunion.com on Thursday, January 24
and through www.myspace.com/paidduesfestival on Friday, January 25.
After, tickets will be available for $40 via Ticketmaster online and at all locations.