Killer clip from ex-Cream drummer Ginger Baker's Ginger Baker in Africa documentary of Afrobeat originator Fela Kuti on a tiny dancefloor in the Nigerian city of Calabar. This is from really early in Fela's career and is basically about as heavy as footage of James Brown playing somebody's bedroom in 1956... or like footage of this... or like footage of a Mars landing in 1962... and since I couldn't be there in person for any of the above, I feel lucky just to get to watch the tape!

-L.A. RECORD CHRIS

Our dudes over at Studio Number One (Shepard's design studio) did the titling for the new Basquiat movie. Rather than a hip hop feel as originally directed, they focused on a jazz feel. I really like what they did. Can't wait to see the whole film.

 

-PUBES

I rolled in to the office this morning and clicked the in box. Scott left a message that prompted me to jump on his site and see what he has been up to lately. If you aren't familiar with his work or haven't dropped in to his site lately take a minute and do so. www.scottpommier.com

-Chris

About a month back we headed out to Colorado for the Zumiez 100K. Shep did an install out there during the day while I watched him and scratched my ass. He's a little piece Zumiez put together on the piece. Peace!

 

 

-PUBES

What can I say, I'm late on this post but haven't been around much lately so here it is, finally. Last weekend was a busy one.

 

The THISLOSANGELES gallery opened and it was a mob scene.

 

The kids were enjoying themselves.

 

The legendary Justin VanHoy (The Dutch Press) and Matt Goldman (Danceright / MFG)

 

Later that night we rolled over to the Two Headed Horse space to check out Mike V. play Black Flag songs and Shepard was playing records. Really fun time to be had with a great crowd.

 

The merch booth compliments of Jason Filipow.

 

Shep and Jason.

 

Mike V getting the legendary Duane Peters on the mic to do a few tunes.

 

Vallely getting going as Laban films it all

 

The Inspiration Vintage Show was going on at the Santa Monica Airport Hangers on Saturday. Rin Tanaka put this together and as usual he put together something very special. 

 

Yeah this was a weekend with alot going on. Sunday was out to the Rosebowl for the monthly mission.

 

Joel K from Kazuo and his posse.

 

Mike T. picking up some sneaky goods.

 

-PUBES

finally got to the opening after dinner and there was already a line bout half a mile around the corner. good times

furlong

 

 

 

photos from the past few days with shep and the boys..some are random, but enjoy

weeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Furlong

Still cold... no words just photos

street stuff

im still cold

CAC sneak preview

just got into town, too tired and cold to write its like 20 degrees!!!!... couple pics below, more to follow next few days...  Shep's show opens friday...  contemporaryartscenter.org 

 

We did a little pop up shop over at American Rag on La Brea in LA last night. Really fun event and here's a couple pictures. Some highlights were seeing one of the dudes from Super Troopers and the dudes from The Wire hanging out together. I think I played myself real bad to get the picture but it was definitely worth it.

 

Thanks to Pabst everyone stayed hydrated.

 

Thanks to Pabst I got new slip mats.

 

I've been teaching my nephew Sawyer how to DJ at home, so we had to test his skills on the road.

 

Definitely looking a little foolish, but at least I got a pic with Cutty and Marlo.

 

 

 

-PUBES

Hope you enjoy a few pics from Clarion Alley in SF. You may never see the same murals twice here, as they change all the time. Local artists letting their imagination run wild creates all these amazing murals. Check it out and support the arts.

-Ashly

Ahoy-hoy...

Our Man JVH (Justin Van Hoy) tipped me in about his gallery opening months ago. I spaced on it a bit, then I suddenly remembered... THIS LOS ANGELES.

This Friday, February 12th is the official opening with a star-studded group of good looking individuals...

- ROAMS

Jamie over at Stones Throw just sent this over to me. Dam is the greatest dude ever.

-PUBES

Contemporary Arts Center Cincinnati x Supply and Demand

 Supply and Demand: 20 Year Retrospective

February 20, 2010 - August 22, 2010, Cincinnati, Ohio

OPENING RECEPTION: February 19, 2010
Artist Talk with Shepard Fairey, 7 PM -8 PM
Opening Reception Party, 8PM – 11 PM featuring a DJ Set by Shepard Fairey

If you missed the 20 Retrospective at the Boston ICA or at the Warhol Museum, you can catch the exhibition at its third installment at the CAC Cincinnati. Shepard Fairey: Supply and Demand is organized by The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston and features over 20 years of the artist's work, including illustrations, screen prints, collages, works of wood, metal, and canvas. To commemorate the opening the CAC will be releasing an exclusive screen print edition.  Edition is 450, Signed and Numbered, and only available at the CAC.

For More information please visit http://contemporaryartscenter.org/ShepardFairey

 

 

Deitch Projects x Shepard Fairey

Solo Exhibition, New York City, NY

Opening Saturday, May 1st, 2010

This will be Shepard's first solo exhibition at Deitch Projects as his makes his return after 3 years since his last solo exhibition in New York City. This exhibition will also mark the final exhibition at Deitch Projects as it closes its doors for Jeffery Deitch to make relocation to Los Angeles as the new Director of MOCA. The exhibition will include a body of new work and will be something to be seen. More information is on its way so stay tuned.

 

-PUBES

We're doing a little Pop Up Shop at American Rag in LA on Thursday evening. If you live in LA come on by. I'll be playing records that no one want to hear but me...(just kidding) Also, if you swing through make sure to say what's up. Giveaways, free cupcakes and free beer, it really doesn't get better than that my friends.

 

 

This past weekend I probably partied more than my body wanted me too but there was lots of great stuff going on. Friday night Da Hardy Boyz were at the Crosby for Obey Radio. I'll make sure Furlong posts some pics of that. Saturday night the fellas TK Disko and Even Ian had Eric Duncan (Rub & Tug Still Going / COMBI) at their party Hot Biscuit. This party is perfect for someone like me. Good outdoor area to chill and good dance floor inside. What can I say, I had a great time. Here's a couple photos from the night below.

 

 

-PUBES