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SUPER SUNDAY February 7 2010
Find us partying tonight after the Superbowl at Little Temple, where our boys the Rhythm Natives will perform their first show of 2010.
MOST DEFINITELY February 6 2010
We were on Melrose and made a quick pit stop at HVW8 to check out the Mos Def: Ecstatic Moments photo exhibit. It ends today, so if you have a few minutes check it out (HVW8 is a tiny space, so it will just take you a few minutes). It’s worth it to see Mos Def both in and out of his element.
COME TOGETHER, RIGHT NOW. OVER ME. February 5 2010
You remember The Big Pill, right? They are the funk band we’ve been collaborating with for over a year now. Two members of the band, Gabe (percussion) and Jake (tenor sax), joined the Rhythm Natives at their rehearsal last night for a jam session. Kim and I geeked out over this; the two bands that we affiliate ourselves with came together. Is it right if I say it was “music to my ears”?
Catch Rhythm Natives playing live at Little Temple for Sonido Sundays on February 7. It’s their first show of the year, and we’re deeming it as LA’s Official Super Bowl Afterpartaaaay.
DRIVE BY SHOOTING February 4 2010
During our Sapporo and sushi with Brian and Ben of Hold Up Art, I revealed to them that I hadn’t seen the Mr. Cartoon mural in the Arts District (I know, right). So the guys were gracious enough to drive us around so we could see it. We definitely got more than we asked for. I can’t believe that after being in the area so many times we never saw these murals. We even used to hold our photoshoots at the lofts just around the corner. Los Angeleno FAIL.
HOLD UP, HOLD UP February 3 2010
Last week, Kim and I met with two fellow USC grads, Brian and Ben, creators and curators for Hold Up Art, a new art space slated to open next month in Little Tokyo. Their purpose is simple: gather notable pop urban artists reigning from California into one gallery. Right now, 358 East 2nd Street is under construction. High windows had just been installed when we were there. The store front installation, by Augustine Kofie, is near completion. Their storage area is packed with pieces they will be carrying - from Justin Bua to Jeff Jordan, from digital reproductions to screenprints. Some will be available for sale, but not at ridiculous prices. Hold Up Art tweaks the traditional gallery model to keep the world of art relevant to anyone and everyone.
After the formalities, we got to know the guys on a more personal level, over Sapporo and sushi. We collectively agreed that between art and food, we have common interests. So stay tuned for future collaborations with Brian and Ben, including a full interview in our e-zine. But first, check them out at their group pop up shop (with RIF LA, Archrival, and No. A) at the DTLA Art Walk next Thursday, Feb 11.
