Come through March 30th to the Crosby for some good times, giveaways by Civil, Uni4rm and have a good time to support Cancer awareness through positive vibes and good music.

MARCH 30TH, DUBS and DIMES (2010)

“FUNK cancer BEAT DOWN” a tribute to SNAIL…

Cancer Awareness Unifying Shared Expressions through beats, drinks, and positive vibes.

D&D is a event where we celebrate life through music, art, dance and expressionism.

We’ll be bumping Soul Funk, Breaks, Hip Hop, Dirty Beats, a little bit a House, and exclusive beats through our hand picked special guests.

Special gift giveaway for the attendee by our sponsors:

Civil Clothing / Crucial Clothin / Uni4rm Clothing

Live Abelton set by:

GLEN PORTER
(feat. KEOLA on live drums)

DJ sets by:

Y-Not, JamMaster Ray, Ogertron, MistaMaxx, Mikazuki, Fluentone, and Sifu.

Photos by:
JIM SIRIMANITHAM – www.SUTANDO.com

All going down @ The Crosby.

(21+) FREE ENTRANCE & FREE TEE SHIRTS GIVE AWAY TO LADIES & GENTS.

The Crosby
400 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
www.thisisthecrosby.com

Bridging the Gap Vol.1 from Joseph Lobato on Vimeo.

Takeover LA is doing some interesting things with film, fixed gear culture and BMX. Peep this film of Santa Monica rider, Hernan Montenegro. The BMX portion of the film that starts at 2:01 is amongst one of my favorites.

Although, I’d have to say I was skeptical at first because of the influx of bandwagon riders to the fixie culture. But BMX is something I have always liked, Hernan shows mastery and versatility with his ability to do both.

The boys at it again.

Ewok MSK doing what he does best making things come alive. One thing I wanna point out about this burner is the Ghostly shadow in the “K”. Never seen anybody do that before..Illest.

Damn Rime take it easy.

Revok.. The king.

-Credits to Kzergabe!!

I was pointed to an interesting book by one of my main dudes, Paul Breckow, and from this I’m here to pass on what I think is an unmatched look into one of the most uncelebrated extensions of the city of Los Angeles. This book, The Ulysses Guide to the LA River VOL. I, is the beginning of an in depth perspective of the Los Angeles River, offering a close inspection of the hidden life and culture that thrives within the influence of the city and river. The first chapters begin by embracing the nature that exists within the confines of the river’s concrete walls. If you’ve seen the LA river for yourself, it is well known that this is not an ordinary river by any means. It is unique in that it is not founded on a natural setting, but is instead shaped by man’s own hand. In a city overruled by tall buildings and advanced architecture, it may seem that a concrete river running through the heart of the city would only be a hindrance, yet the people behind Ulysses use art, photographs and stories to depict a world that only a native eye could uncover- with displaying these perspectives, they allow everyone the chance to experience what it is to be an Angelino by viewing the Los Angeles River through these native eyes, doing the city a much deserved justice.

Hit up the site and pick up the guide, and check out art exhibition February 14 – May 30, 2010 @ the Pasadena Museum of California Art- www.pmcaonline.org

you won’t regret taking the ride.

The ability to fuse soundscapes of inorganic (electronic) nature with a soulful human touch involves none other than the ability of a master. This is what precisely Chris Alfaro has done with his sophomore album, CTRL ALT DELETE. Aptly and appropriately titled, Free the Robots has managed to create an ethereal, futuristic world kissed with an ever so light, yet masterful touch.

Hard and heavy hitting, dubstep-influenced sounds surround the essence of Orion’s Belt Buckle, carrying the listener into a Hades like world. In “Turkish Voodoo” we are taken to the mystical-funky sitar sound that many would associate with Celda and much of the Turkish mixes that are prone to the Gaslamp Killer’s epic ear shattering sets at Low End Theory. However, I say Free The Robots carries its own flavor in their interpretation, invoking a more soulful feel while still hitting hard. In “The Eye”, which features Mars Volta’s prodigal keyboardist Ikey Owens, we are taken into another sojourn of aural pleasure, with its frantic pacing, contrasted with the melodic, yet eerie dissonant organ of Ikey’s playing. The future is here, folks.

Free The Robots “Ctrl Alt Delete” Promo Video #1 from Alpha Pup on Vimeo.

Beautiful and tripped out video done by Phil.  Download Orion’s Belt Buckle Here.

Get more personal…

This past weekend “33rd” in Los Angeles had live painting by artist such as Risk, Kofie, Mear and others. We stopped by for a minute to capture some of the activities taking place.

Risk

Mear

Kofie

That “R” looks like it’s jumping off the wall…

As the featured artist painted their pieces we looked on and admired their skills.During all the watching and wandering I had the great opportunity to meet “Dabs” and “Myla” from Australia. They happened to be in the building that day  to sign some posters. We chopped it up and said our farewells..Back to Australia they go. However; look out for a Civil exclusive interview with the two of them coming shortly. Here’s some of their work…just so you can get more familiar with them before the interview drops. Enjoy!