Africa B

Original HVW8 member Brian A, aka Sleepy B, is working towards an exhibition based on his recent travels to Benin, Africa. Here are a few words and photos from the artist:

“Much too burned out to pack myself, running on 2 hrs sleep and failing reserves of nervous adrenaline, I made a furious break for the airport in full evening rush-hour traffic; A perfect way to say goodbye to the bustling metropolis of Montreal before my voyage into ‘the birthplace of voodoo’. ‘The doorway to the South’ for the Europeans, certainly the ‘Porte de non-retour’ for the slaves bound from the colonies to the occident, I was heading to the Republic of Benin, on the west coast of Africa.”

Photos and text from a young Canadian’s journey to the Motherland: Discovery, displacement, a whirlwind love affair and an unexpected twist forcing him to confront the wide world outside his home and his place within it. A realization that voodoo is not intangible, it lives in the everyday interactions between people, and in the basic motivation that drives them to do sometimes unimagineable and incomprehensible things.

Look out for an exhibition of Brian’s artwork at the HVW8 Gallery in 2009.

Candela Art & Music Festival 7

Since 2002, HVW8 has been involved with Candela Arts and Music Festival in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

It’s a great time for art and music, past performers have included; Lee Quinones, Doze Green, Dzine, Jose Parla, Dzine, Rafael Vargas-Suarez, Rostarr, Ricky Powell, Jeff Zimmermann, Bobbito, Neil Aline, Nickodemus, Tyler Askew, Dustin Ross, Karl Injex, Chad, Aaron, Josh Deep, Dom Ritmo, Orin, Dixon, Gerog Levin, Local 12, Garth Trinidad, Osunlade, Quantic, John Arnold, John Beltran, Busquelo, Rich Medina, Matthias Heilbronn, Jephte Guillaume, Jaymz Nylon,Andy, Karen P, Queen Majesty, Carol C, Karla Calderon, Jerome D, Ausubo, Max, Miles, Has, Dj Cute, Mode 2, HVW8, Swifty, Mitch, Swoon, Shepard Fairey, Bast, Faile, David Ellis, Chris Mendoza, Damon Bell, Valida, Jamie Strong, Eddy Plenty, Captain Planet, Ernesto Vigo, Probe, Seiji, Desmond Wiiliams, Vikter Duplaix, Infraganti, Thomas Ryan, Sean Holland, Cliff Scott, IG Culture, Mark Force, Calvin, Louie Vega, Joe Clausell, Boozoo Bajou, Os Gemeos, Bebel Gilberto, Nina, Pablo Aravena, Paul Bradshaw, Adam Glickman, Anicee Gaddis, Lee Harrison, Knox Robinson, Diana Mclure, Mammamess, SBTG, Dennis Perez, 4rmula, Maya Hayuk, Yuri Shimojo and that’s not everyone!

Here are some photos from previous Candela Festivals –

First Candelafest, 2002, with HVW8 and the Barnstormers.

Puerto Rico Candelafest 2003 with HVW8, Straight No Chaser, Mode 2 and Doze Green.

Candela 2004

Dustin Ross’s Candelafest photos 2005 with HVW8, Bobbito, SSABTG, and Rude Movements.

HVW8 Puerto Rico Candelafest 2006.

More photos HERE

R and B ish

Ced No gets slick with it on Christopher “Stopha” Vasque’s “Love Is The Conquerer” and Veto provides the beat for Jada Ave’s “Still Mix II”. Let them know what you think.

Still Mix II – Jada Ave with Black Spade

Love Is The Conquerer Mix VI – Christopher “Stopha” Vasquez with CedNo

Montreal Funk

Ty G returns to his second home town, Montreal, with the L.A. Boogie Maestro, Dâm-Funk, to join Scott C and Andy Williams at their monthly get down, the Goods.

info below …

 

The GOODS present :
Dam-Funk (L.A., Funkmosphere, Stones Throw)
Saturday September 27th
4848 St. Laurent/coin St Joseph
$12 no frills – 10:30 – 3:00
$5 before 11:30
plus Ty-G (L.A., HVW8.COM)
and residents
Scott C & Andy Williams

PAY DAY! This Friday

PAY DAY! THIS FRIDAY, SEPT. 12TH 2008
& EVERY 2ND + 4TH FRIDAYS

SPACEFUNKBOOGIEDIRTYDISXO & MORE!!

W/ ROTATING DJS:
DAM FUNK (FUNKMOSPHERE)
TY-G (HVW8)
COMPUTER JAY
JA$ 1000
+
SPECIAL GUEST>>>> DJ JUN (UMOJA HI FI)

**$5 GREY GOOSE SPECIALS** 9PM TILL 10:30PM

9-2AM/ 21+/ NO COVER
EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAYS
http://www.myspace.com/paydayisfriday
GOING DOWN AT THE VINE BAR
1235 VINE ST.
HOLLYWOOD

SUPPORT BY: HVW8 (www.hvw8.com) + DRAFTSMEN (
www.keepdrafting.com)

Virgo's Birthday

Join TyG and Computer Jay this Saturday, September 6 for
Virgo’s Birthday Bashment at Verdugo

with
Dâm-Funk (Stones Throw/Funkmosphere)
Computer Jay (PayDay)
Ty G (HVW8)
DJ Max (SSLA)
DJ Anop

10pm
The Verdugo Bar
Glassell Park
3408 Verdugo Rd, LA 90065rsvp: kimberly.parker@cbprusa.com

Vegas

Gravis, HVW8 and Bijules have teamed up to present L’ Art Bizarre, a specialty gifting suite featuring the art + music of HVW8, jewelry by Bijules and bags by Gravis.

This will take place in Las Vegas August 25 – 28th, 11 – 7pm. Please email lartbizarre@gmail.com to arrange an appointment.

Pay Day – Aug. 22nd w/ Alfred Hawkins

Come by PAYDAY tomorrow !!!!

PAY DAY! THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND 2008
& EVERY 2ND + 4TH FRIDAYS

SPACEFUNKBOOGIEDIRTYDISXO & MORE!!

W/ ROTATING DJS:
DAM FUNK (STONES THROW, FUNKMOSPHERE)
TY-G (HVW8)
COMPUTER JAY
JA$ 1000
+
SPECIAL GUEST>>>> ALFRED HAWKINS

**$3 MOLSON BEERS** 9PM TILL 10:30PM

9-2AM/ 21+/ NO COVER
EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAYS
http://www.myspace.com/paydayisfriday
GOING DOWN AT THE VINE BAR
1235 VINE ST. Break up your boredom with no deposit casino bonuses from the best licensed casinos from around the world.
HOLLYWOOD

SUPPORT BY: HVW8 https://hvw8.com/ + DRAFTSMEN http://www.keepdrafting.com/

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+

SPREAD THE WORD!

DNC Denver – Manifest Hope Gallery

HVW8 will be creating a mural in Denver at the Manifest Hope Gallery.

ABOUT THE MANIFEST HOPE GALLERY
Art plays a pivotal role in creating cultural momentum. The Manifest Hope Gallery celebrates that role and shines a spotlight on artists across the nation who use their voices to amplify and motivate the grass roots movement surrounding the Obama Campaign. The Manifest Hope Gallery highlights the central themes of the progressive grass-roots movement- Hope Change, Progress, Unity and Patriotism.

The Manifest Hope Gallery will be open to the public in Denver, CO at the Democratic National Convention, between Monday August 25th, 2008 through Thursday, August 28th, 2008 between the hours of 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

The Manifest Hope Gallery, housed within Denver’s Andenken Gallery, and an additional transformed warehouse space, spans 10,000 sq. ft. and will draw together a works as varied as the voices of the artists who created them. Manifest hope will showcase some of the finest modern contemporary artists, acclaimed NY painters and sculptors, activated grass roots and street artists, and present the most widely recognized pieces seen throughout the 2008 presidential primary campaign, as well as newly commissioned works and previous works on loan from some of the United States top artists.

Manifest Hope, along with its online partner MoveOn.org, challenges the artistic world to engage their local communities in a significant and meaningful way, by inviting all artists to compete for a chance to present their works alongside these acclaimed and celebrated artists. Visit the online gallery for details.

Manifest Hope Gallery
2990 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205
Participating Artists:
Aaron Martin // Adrian Sanchez // Alexis McKenzie // Amy Martin // Amy Rice // Andy Howell // Alex Pardee // Cathie Bleck // Casey Ryder // Chanel Kennebrew // Chris Pastras // Chris Yates // Cydney Payton // Dan Monick // Date Farmers // David Choe // David Lanham // Deroy Peraza // Diederick Kraaijeveld // Eddie // Elizabeth Rosen // Emek // Evan Hecox // Frank Chimero // Frankie // Gary Baseman // HVW8 // Irene Hardwicke Olivieri // Jason Alberto //Garcia // Jason Giglio // Jeff Zimmerman // Jesselisa Moretti // Jude Buffum // Julie Adler // Justin Bua // Kate Luscher //Kay Tuttle // Keith Negley // Kofie // Leontine Greenberg // Lisa Anne Auerbach // Lisa Congdon // Lukas Ketner // MAC //Max Ginsburg // Maya Hayuk // Mear One // Mel Kadel // Melanie Reim // Morning Breath // Munk One // Nick Dewar // Pete Yahnke // Philip John Lumbang // Ray Noland aka CRO // Rebecca Berdel // Retna // Rick Griffith // Ron English // Ron Keas // Sam Flores // Sarah Hoskins // Scot Lefavor // Shannon Bonatakis and Josh Holland // Shepard Fairey // Todd Berger // Todd Lockwood // Tom Slaughter // Mike Moore (Tres Birds) // Van Taylor // Zara Gonzalez // Zina Saunders // Zoltron

More information at www.manifesthope.com

a audio/visual section

Tandori Yokoo by HVW8 Art Installation, 2002, created Live at Club Milk with Toshio Matsuura of U.F.O. (note piece was lost in Japan in 2002).

Here is a couple unreleased bangers ……

Understand – Blackspade and Skymark

Love We Had – Blackspade feat. TeLuv

Live at the BBQ: Season 2, Vol. 4 with Disco Tom Noble

Record Man Disco Tom Noble rolled through the BBQ podcast sessions with Ty G and Max and graced us with some of his rare boogie and modern funk vinyl gems. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Subscribe through iTunes HERE

Live at the BBQ: Season 2, Vol. 4 with Disco Tom Noble

Ty G Sets it off:
I, Ced feat. Coultrain – Love …. Meaning (Bossa Nova remix)
Hawthorne Headhunters – Shining Star (HVW8)
M.G. – Funky Space Reincarnation (Instrumental)
Aloe Blacc – version

Disco Tom Noble! (www.myspace.com/discotomnoble)
Leon Davis – I think they call it love
Sky – No Need
Casual T – version
Danger Zone -TN instr.
June Evans – If You Want My Lovin’
Goldie Alexander – Spend My Life With You
Thunder Flasher – Reach Your High Tonight
Leprechaun – Reach out and Touch Someone
FF Yellowhand – Can You Feel It
Disco Tom’s Secret Track
Sunburst Band – The Easton Assassin
Majestics – Class A
Manujothi – Shake Your Body
Flight – Flyin High
Cash – Hot Thang
Holt Bros. Band – Dance With Me
Angelo Tinsley – Get Down With Me
Prophet – You Really Turn Me On
Disco Tom’s Secret Last track!

Max finishes things off with:
Eurofunk – Dynomite
The Limit – She’s So Devine
Voyage – I Love You Dancer Edit
Just Max – Uptown Downtown Edit

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Got Next, next Friday

 

Here is a message from Ray Noland about Next Friday’s Got Next at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, for more information about the exhibition check the Gallery’s website…..

 

Greetings,

Just pulled into Los Angeles after a serene ride threw Big Sur! (I could have stayed for awhile!) Will be exhibiting the GOT NEXT show at HVW8 Gallery opening Next Friday! If you are in the area, come by and see what I do with the place! 

Thanks, to Tyler over at HVW8 for hosting the show for the next few days and DJs JEREMY SOLE & ALFRED HAWKINS for bringin’ threw some cuts!

 Opening Reception:

Friday, August 8th, 2008
Show continues through Sunday, August 10th.

with DJs
JEREMY SOLE (KCRW, Musaics, Afro Funke’)
ALFRED HAWKINS (Firecraker)

 Drinks courtesy of STARR African Rum 

 HVW8 Gallery 
661 N. Spaulding Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036 
www.hvw8.com

 GoTellMama!
Brought to you by CRO
www.gotellmama.org 

 
Check out this SF Weekly article… and don’t forget to get your design over to the INFECTIOUS Obama Car Art Contest.

“Ray Noland [CRO], a Chicago-based graphic designer, created a series of inspirational Obama images that began appearing on abandoned buildings and light posts the summer of 2006. Since then, his campaign has grown from a few posters around Chicago to an internationally recognized graphical depiction of inspiration, hope, and change…”

— Juxtapoz