Hawthorne Headhunters perform Do 4 U Live at the Echoplex, Los Angeles Nov. 19th, 2009
Featuring Coultrain, Black Spade, I Ced, Proh Mic and TeLuv.
Footage shot by Henry Demaio
Hawthorne Headhunters:
http://music.hvw8.com/category/artists/hawthorne-headhunters/
buy EP on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hawthorne-headhunters-ep/id317949041
Benji B drops PCH and a nice shout to HVW8 for the upcoming Hawthorne Headhunters x Dam-Funk out soon on HVW8 Records.
Listen to Benji B’s Soulful Beats BBC show and view his tracklist HERE.
The artsist have arrived from Japan, checked out a bit of Los Angeles and are getting ready for the show tomorrow.
Some footage of Dam-Funk with Master Blazter from last week’s show at cinespace.
There’s also photos from the night HERE.
A few examples of artwork from the upcoming Megane Zine art show Jan. 9th featuring Ed Templeton, Jun Oson, Anamachy painting, Shinpei Onishi, Maya Nukumizu, Yu Nagaba, Ly, Hidehito Shinno and Koichiro Takesue.
More information and artwork on the Gallery website. A custom Ed Templeton shirt will be available for the opening. Check back for details.
Opening Jan. 9th
Megane Zine is a regular publication aimed at introducing artwork of young, up-coming Japanese artists to the United States. “Megane” is Japanese for “glasses”, Megane Zine focuses it lens on the inspired achievements of these fantastic artists.
Megane Exhibition and Release Party: HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
Tel: 323.655.4898 January 9th, 2010, 7-10PM
All ages welcome.
Recent links about the show:
SHIFT MAGAZINE
http://www.shift.jp.org/en/blog/2009/12/megane-zine-2/
MOOKS
http://www.mooks.com/report/2009/12/megane-zine-2/
JEANSNOW
http://jeansnow.net/2009/12/17/megane-zine-2/
PLUS 81
http://www.plus81.com/plus/review/megane_zine_2nd.php
PANORAMA
http://blog.shop.pnrm.jp/?eid=215626
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Thank-you to everyone who stopped by our HVW8 Holiday party. Coultrain, I Ced, Computer Jay, Jessica (TeLuv) and J-1 performed live while people enjoyed some pabst beer and the Kogi Korean BBQ truck.
A live podcast recorded at the party will be posted online shortly.
Happy Holidays and New Year from HVW8!
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Shafiq Husayn’s En’ A-Free-Ka Band rehearses for their upcoming show at HVW8’s downtown rehearsal.
Computer Jay gets down with I Ced at the HVW8 downtown rehearsal space. Watch out for new Master Blazter and Hawthorne Headhunter combinations in 2010.
HVW8 and Hawthorne Headhunters make Gilles Petersons BBC best of 2009!
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Download Hawthorne Headhunters from iTunes HERE.
I Ced and Coutrain from the Hawthorne Headhunters will be performing at the HVW8 Gallery this Saturday from 2 – 6pm.
HVW8 Holiday Party featuring Coultrain, Computer Jay, J-1 and I Ced.
This Saturday, 2- 6pm at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, 661 N. Spaulding Ave, 90026.
Beer provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon.
A few works by Ed Templeton for the upcoming Megane Zine release party and group exhibition on Jan. 9th at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.
The new Dam-Funk video for Mirrors, shot partially behind the HVW8 Gallery.
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Gallery photos including the Michael, Kevin and Geoff show up until Dec. 20th. HVW8 Gallery open Tuesday through Sunday, 1- 7pm.
Hawthorne Headunters Osunlade remix makes it on the Benji B – Soulful Beats – Best of 2009 part 1 year end special.
Look for a new 12″ out soon.
Photos from Saturday’s parking lot party behind HVW8 Gallery with Stamp’d featuring Mike Flo (Dead Prez), Rob Roy, Coultrain and the Keyishe.
Coutrain
Rob Roy
This Saturday, Dec 5th behind the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, LA 3p-7p
Let’s kick off December with our friends from the block.
This will be a combined event with Stamp’d LA in the back lot shared by HVW8 and the Joyrich store.
Performances by:
Coultrain
Rob Roy
Keyishe
Mike Flo (Dead Prez)
Beer/BBQ/Music/Giveaways
Finally received a couple copies of the “Art Of Obama” book featuring artwork in support of Obama for the 2008 Presidential election including work from the HVW8 Art Installation.
100 percent of the proceeds go to charity. You can order directly from the publishers website.
There’s also a few of the HVW8 Obama prints left in the online shop.
Video shot by Culture King from Dam-Funk’s release party featuring Master Blazter, Hawthorne Headhunters and Peanut Butter Wolf.
The Parra Ice Cream truck will be parked in front of the HVW8 Gallery today from 2 – 5pm.
Follow Stone Throw twitter for more locations.
The Rockwell Ice
The current show Michael, Kevin and Geoff, received a lot of blog attention. Below is a sampling of photos and reviews. The show continues through December 20th, at the HVW8 Art+Design Gallery. Purchase artwork HERE.
Blog Roll –
Photos from Dam-Funk’s release party for Toeachizone with Master Blaster, Hawthorne Headhunters, PBWolf, Kyle Hall and Jimijames.
Dam-Funk rehearses at HVW8’s downtown LA studio with Master Blazter for his Toeachizown release party tomorrow at the Echoplex with Kyle Hall, Hawthorne Headhunters featuring Coultrain, JimiJames and the Funkmoshere Djs.
More info HERE
photos Max SSLA/hvw8
Photos from Sunday’s BBQ Podcast at the HVW8 Gallery with Paten Locke and Tres Records. Podcast will be posted shorty. Check www.hvw8.podomatic.com for updates. More photos after the jump.
Ty G and Max welcome Tres recording artists Paten Locke and Chikaramanga to the HVW8 International Podcast.
Come get up close and personal as Paten Locke performs material from his current release on Tres, Super Ramen Rocketship. Chikaramanga will also be spinning solo productions, Tres classics, Giant Panda originals and more amazing records. The set will be recorded and released as the next edition of the HVW8’s podcast.
BBQ will be in effect and beers provided by PBR (21+).
Art on display from the recent HVW8 Art + Design Gallery show Michael, Kevin and Geoff, New Works. Original pieces from Michael Leon, Kevin Lyons and Geoff McFetridge.
Party begins at 2pm.
661 N Spaulding Ave
Los Angeles, Ca
90036
(Spaulding and Melrose)
Links:
Beached Mind – Geoff McFetridge
original gouache painting on paper.
New pieces posted for sale in the online store.
More pieces from Geoff McFetridge, Michael Leon and Kevin Lyons shorty.
email info(at)hvw8.com for information.
Photos from Saturday’s opening night party for the Michael, Kevin and Geoff exhibition. The artwork will up on view at the HVW8 Gallery through Dec. 20th. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Artwork from the show will be posted on line Wednesday for purchase.
Thanks to everyone who attended as well as PBR and Bear Flag wines for the drinks.
photos Max SSLA, Yoshi and Ty G.
Window designs from Chamo studios.
