A couple videos featuring Computer Jay live this past weekend at HVW8 at the Idyllwild Arts Academy celebrating Black History.
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People's Party photos
Here are some photos from the People’s Party event for Eric Garcetti of L.A.’s district 13. Thanks to all the DJ’s who came through, and to Eric Garcetti for his impassioned speech about L.A. and the importance of being involved in the community, and for being there despite having to deal with some serious events that happened earlier in the day just a few blocks away from the Party and from his house.
If you can, make sure to go vote in today’s Los Angeles Election.
Weekend Events
HVW8 w/ Computer Jay @ Idyllwild Arts Academy
SOULSESSIONS w/ E REECE + TY G
Lot’s to do in the LA area this weekend.
the People’s Party for Eric Garcetti
The People’s Party – A Special Event Supporting the Re-Election of Eric Garcetti, at the Echoplex, this Sunday from 6:00pm – 10:00pm.
More information HERE
Suite For Ma Dukes (Finale & Encore)
By all accounts this was a life changing concert, was on my way BUT ….. anyhow definitely will be at the David Axelrod and Arthur Verocai shows …..
More info on the timeless series HERE
KAWS and effect
Arguably the biggest name in art/streetwear today KAWS had two massive openings this past Fri/Sat in LA. First a curated show at Royal T, “I Can’t Feel My Face” and then a solo show at Honor Fraser. Here are few sh**ty photos of the first (before the iPhone), and then sans the second, better left to blogs.
LALA!
Live recording with DJ Daz and Shakespeare
DJ DAZ with Shakespeare will be recording live at the HVW8 Gallery today from 2 – 5pm.
More info HERE.
childhood Saturday Mornings
Maybe showing my age — and that I have some free time, but when I was I kid Saturday mornings was the shizz. Wake up at 7-8am, get a bowl of cereal and sit for hours …. pre-computer, vcr, dvd, internet … this was it ! After try to draw muscles and decipher what is good and bad …. and accept that in 1994 the world would be destroyed! Here are a few of the classics — hand drawn fonts and all.
I would swim like Tarzan. The later Tarzan, the ape man pictorial was also a fond memory!
Was intense as a kid! The intro used to trip me out about what would happen in “1994”.
Superfriends — teamwork!
Even though living in Canada I would always sit and watch the Schoolhouse rock between episodes.
and the classic Conjunction Junction!
Ok I watched the OG smurfs …. collected them too
… and always room for some Canadian live action — Hammy Hamster in the diving bell again …. we all had/wanted hamsters.
… and maybe after the cartoons a classic Sinbad movie would be on ….
The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad (1958) – Part 7 / 9
Stop motion yeah!
enjoi at HVW8 – just another skateboard art show
enjoi – just another skateboard art show
We will be transforming the HVW8 Gallery space once again for the enjoi – just another skateboard show featuring artwork and designs by Winston Tseng, Matt Eversole, Todd Bratud and Jerry Hsu.
opening reception Saturday, March 7th, 7 to 10 pm, by invitation only.
rsvp enjoi@hvw8.com
More info on the Gallery website HERE.
LIFE is TOUGH
Introducing Master Blazter!
Master Blazter Live at the HVW8 Gallery
An improvised session from Master Blazter.
More to come!!
Also on YouTube
PayDay Thi$ Friday
Int'l Podcast Vol. 5 – Erik Rico Live
Last week Erik Rico came down to the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery to perform a solo live set for the HVW8 Podcast. He blessed us with an intimate set of classic and new material. If you’re into Broken Beat and Soul check this live set.
RIP Playmobil and the Cramps
HVW8's Roots Rock Reggae
event: Montreal Jazz Festival 2000
music by: Smith & Mighty
title: “Augustus Pablo”
size: approx 72″ by 72″
medium: Acrylic on canvas
event: Montreal Live piece 2004
title: “Coxsone Dodd”
size: approx 42″ by 72″
medium: Acrylic on canvas
location: Montreal, Studio
date: December 2001
*for Parco Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan
title: “03 on the 03″ (HVW8 3rd Anniversary) – 2001*
dimensions: 12″ by 24”
medium: Acrylic on canvas
event: HVW8 LIVE IN L.A. Sept.7.02
dj’s: Garth Trinidad (choc city) , Hoseh (dublab, KXLU), Carlos Nino (dublab, todosonidos) , DJ Christine, Mums’s the Word (mindclouders)
title: “Leroy Smart”
dimensions: 96″ by 96″
medium: Acrylic on canvas
event: Sept. 5. 02, San Francisco, CA: The Top
dj’s: IZ (Joshua) and J-boogie
title: “Mapfumo”
dimensions: 70″ by 70″
medium: Acrylic on canvas
Painted By Gene Pendon in 2007.
Acrylic on Canvas
Width: 71. inches
Height: 61.5 inches
event: Club Red, Miami 2001
music by: DJ Craze
title: “Cutta and Mellow man on the 03″
dimensions: 70″ by 70”
medium: Acrylic on canvas
private commission: Los Angeles USA
dimensions: 120″x 168″
medium: Acrylic on canvas
Montreal Studio Piece, 2002
title: “Jackie Mittoo”
dimensions: 48″ by 48″
medium: Acrylic on canvas
event: Bumbershoot (Seattle) 2002
dj’s: BlesOne
title: “Leroy Sibbles”
dimensions: 288″x 108″
medium: Acrylic on canvas
event: Montreal Live Piece, 2003
title: “Toots”
dimensions: 65″ by 38″
medium: Acrylic on canvas
event: Montreal Live Piece, 2003
title: “King Tubby”
dimensions: 72″x 47″
medium: Acrylic on canvas
Video for “Tribute” by Jah Cutta and the Determination Band by HVW8 Production House for 2112 Records. 1998. Filmed in Montreal, specifically in neighborhoods NDG and Old Montreal, as well as in Rainbow-ites Restaurant. Producer – Tyler Gibney, Director – Pablo Aravena, D.P. – Duraid Munajim, Editor – Diego Briceno.
Reggae inspired paintings from 1998 to 2006 by HVW8 Art Installation, along with HVW8’s first music video filmed for Jah Cutta and the Determination Band in 1998.
James Brown's Funky Drummer – Obey
AP alleges copyright infringement of Obama image
Crazy! Probably will set a precedent for appropriation ……
… and the classic ‘They Live’ …. Rowdy Roddy Piper actually made a horrible movie in my backyard once in Montreal. They covered our halfpipe with tinfoil and had glowing skateboards — which were being ridden by degenerate aliens with prosthetic penises that were actually knives used to fight Rowdy Roddy Piper …. No Lie! It was called Sci-Fighters.
They Live was a much better movie! Dare to say some of Rowdy Roddy Pipers finest?!
Super Sessions Project
The HVW8 Super Sessions collaborators; J-1, Computer Jay and Dam-Funk, hit us up with some exclusive solo tracks. Pure Power! Check back for more music from the Super Sessions Project and these players. Enjoy!
J-1 – Sunny
J-1 – Crunk Boogie
Space Voyage – Produced by Spacek and Computer Jay
Computer Jay – Wish upon a star (Bill Evans)
DamFunk – Show Me The Way U Feel (1st Take Vocal)
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery updates
New Updates to the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery Website.
upcoming:
March 7th – enjoi pop up shop
April 3rd – Parra Exhibition 2
Subscribe to the HVW8 Mailing List for updates and invites.
Music Is My Art – HVW8 Compilation Album
Music Is My Art was released in 2005 as a co-project between HVW8 and Ubiquity Records. It’s currently featured on iTunes’ “Dance Music With Soul” in the Music, Dance category. Music My Art was Nominated for Best Compilation of 2006 for the BBC’s Radio 1 Awards.
MTA
Art from the Inauguration
Photos: Kim and Kevin Parker
Photos from the Inauguration and artwork from the Manifest Hope Gallery in Washington D.C. Thanks to HVW8 correspondents Kim and Kevin for the photos.
Erik Rico live at HVW8 Gallery
This Saturday, Erik Rico will be live at the HVW8 Gallery from 2 – 5pm for a Podcast recording.
For further info on Erik Rico and the event please go HERE.
HVW8 Int'l Podcast, Vol. 4: World Class Sound
HVW8 Int’l Podcast, Vol. 4: World Class Sound
Ty G’s World Class 10
Som Três – O Telefone Tocou Novamente
Moon Starr – Broken Bossa
Zed Bias & Jenna G – Let Change In Your Mind (Phill Asher Remix)
MCDE – Raw Cut 3
The SoulJazz Orchestra – Parasite (Dr. J RMX)
Kaidi Tatham – Could I Ever Know
D-F Rhythm tracks – Gold
Leo’s Sunshipp – I’m Back For More
Sylvia St. James – Motherland
Don Blackman – Loving You, Holding You
9 World Class Tracks from Max
Esthero – Superheroes
Felt – Dirty Girl
Professor Oz – Waves and Skunk (Grant Phabao Remix)
George Schearing – Aquarius
Cold Heat – Max’ secret 7″
I Level – Give Me
Daniel Wang – Berlin Sunrise (Mehr Acid Mix)
Sarah White – Dance on Mars
Serge Gainsbourg f/ Brigitte Bardot – Bonnie and Clyde (DJ Apt One Edit)
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Red on the FADER.com
Red’s rep get’s a little larger with a recent nod on the FADER blog.
John Mcrae (Hudson) RIP
On the way to skate camp (circa 87)
A childhood friend passed away last week. John Mcrae/Hudson was a smart, talented and funny guy and we had some amazing times in our youth. He will be missed!
Hawthorne Headhunters on BBC
The Hawthorne Headhunters got some love on Gilles Peterson’s BBC Radio 1 show this week
HVW8 on CBC
Photo: Veto Money (Black Spade, Stoney Rock) of Obama taking his oath today at Washington’s National Mall from his cell phone.
Gene and Tyler were interviewed today on CBC Radio on HVW8’s involvement with the Obama campaign. Thank you to Bonnie for making this happen.
HVW8 Interview on CBC
HVW8 on CNN
The HVW8 Art installation Obama piece was featured on CNN today. It is current on display at the Manifest Hope show in Washington D.C. group show with 15 other artists. The show has received over 4000 visitors in the past 3 days.
MLK and Obama by HVW8
MLK by Dan Buller and Gene Pendon, Montreal, 2005
Acrylic on Canvas, 85” by 47”, Live Performance piece.
MLK and Obama by Tyler Gibney, Chicago 2009
Acrylic on Canvas, 48” by 72”, Live Performance piece.
Obama by Dan Buller, Los Angeles, 2008
Acrylic on Canvas, Silkscreen, 18” by 26”, Studio piece.
Hope and Change by Heavyweight Art Installation, Montreal, 2008
Acrylic on Canvas, 36” by 24”, Studio piece.
Manifest Hope Mural by Dan Buller and Gene Pendon, Denver, 2008
Obama by Tyler Gibney, Los Angeles, 2008
Here are a few of the pieces from the past few years by HVW8 Art Installation; Tyler Gibney, Gene Pendon and Dan Buller, in support of Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr. Congratulations to Barack Obama on his inauguration.
Omar and Herbie
Omar Sosa (2008)
Acrylic, spray, posca on Canvas 18″x24″
Herbie Hancock (2008)
Acrylic, Spray, Posca on canvas 48″x48″
Recent pieces from Gene Pendon.
