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SUMMER READING August 27 2010
I just got this in the mail from Ela, our Northwest marketing person. It’s her new chapbook called Words were our first WEAPON.
When Ela isn’t holding down the CA fort, she’s spending most of her time writing, and more recently, teaching writing. She is a performance poet. But you may already know that, as I’ve featured her here before - when she first launched Find Time to Write, and when she released her first chapbook.
I’ve gotten through the first three pieces (one about Arizona SB1070, the other about the book title by way of Scrabble, and one about haunted pasts) and they are testament to her growth. The stories have become more vivid, the emotion more apparent. I wouldn’t want my words against hers in battle.
If you’re interested in doing some reading of your own, hit her up by emailing ela [dot] barton [at] live [dot] com. Tell her we sent you.
LOTS TO DO August 26 2010
Support our friends this Saturday, August 28:
Rhythm Natives LIVE at The Burgundy House, with a special DJ meet Drummer set by DJ Jay P and Boj01.
Our Lady of Perpetual Dissent open mic at Dream Jungle Tattoo with a performance by The Fighting Cocks.
And finally, Bridges at El Cid for the CPablo x Jayski Mixtape Release party.
I don’t have a promo vid to complement the Bridges flier, but this might be better. Here’s a link to download CPablo’s previous mixtape. And if you time it correctly, you just might see the collab tape with Jayski. Check it HERE.
FOOD, FASHION, MUSIC August 25 2010
That could have been an alliterative title, but oh well. I caught up with some of our good friends who all happened to be under one roof for Soul Supply at Verdugo Bar. White Rabbit Truck, Barrage Clothing, and Spin Cycle LA.
Jovin and Mikey of Barrage Clothing.
Their display.
DJ Eri and her R&B set.
I heard the Rhythm Natives sisig special was on point for a lot of the guests that day…
SOPHOMORE YEAR August 24 2010
Last Saturday, I swung by Primitive’s 2 Year Anniversary/launch of P-Rod’s 4th signature shoe from Nike SB party on the Blvd. Congrats to the fam at Primitive! Here’s to many more.
P-Rod and Andy.
Watching his own Nike video.
Justene signing the collectible Infrared posters.
Mr. Choc on the wheels.
WHAT’S IN STORE August 23 2010
I was back at Backside last Friday night for the Ill Bill vs. DJ Muggs in store performance/listening party for the new album, Kill Devil Hills, which drops on August 31. It was a successful night for the Soul Assassins and Backside families, and I’m blessed to be able to build with them. Here’s how the night went down. You can check out a gaaaang of more photos over on Backside.
