February 2009 Archives

Playing it fast and furious for the past year, Panthelion has established themselves as one of the best live performances to see in the region.

For their one year anniversary, a very special show is planned featuring our favorite str'animator M dot STRANGE, the classical string metal trio JUDGEMENT DAY from Oakland, and San Jose's own Case In Theory.

It's all going down at The Cellar this Friday in downtown San Jose's SoFA District kickin' off at 9pm.

The Cellar
(lower level of the Agenda Restaurant at So. First & San Salvador)
399 S. 1st St. San Jose CA 95113
21+ venue / $5 at the door

"One Song. One Take. One Cab." That's the simple concept behind this amazing series of backseat performances recorded on the streets of London. The sessions are undoubtedly about great music and the venue (a taxicab) strips every performance to its essence. In their own words, "We aren't picky about genre and will happily open the cab door to anyone who blows us away." Conceived and produced by Just So Films with artist selection by Hidden Fruit.

I stumbled across the sessions hunting down music/video of one of my new favorite artists, Lykke Li, last night. I got so caught up in them it was after 3:00 a.m. when I finally realized I'd better shut 'er down for the day. Here's a few of my favorites below. I'm kickin' it off with Lykke Li followed by Scout Niblett, Daniel Johnston, Cold War Kids and finally Emmy the Great. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Visit blackcabsessions.com for full experience. Enjoy!

The Black Cab Sessions. Chapter Thirty-Seven: Lykke Li

"Flared Burnside" © 2008 Bryce Kanights

The Seen of Change is a skateboarding photography show at Artery in Portland featuring works by Grant Brittain, Joe Brook, Jon Humphries, Ryan Flynn and Bryce Kanights. Kanights (the curator) named the show The Seen of Change alluding to the ways in which photography has endured change from analog to digital over the years and in the process, so has skateboarding. Artists in the show are considered to be some of the most influential skate photographers in the world.

The opening is Friday, March 13th from 6-9 pm with music by Ben Krahn.

Artery
4114 N. Vancouver Ave
Portland OR 97217
(503) 284-8378

James Powderly (above) of GRAFFITI RESEARCH LAB talking about GRL's installation at Anno Domini gallery. "The U.S. Department of Homeland Graffiti Liquidation Sale" was the debut gallery exhibition for GRL. This exhibition was timed to coincide with the 2008 01SJ biennial in San Jose, CA. Visit http://galleryad.com/past_exhibits/grl08/ to read the artist's statement and view pics from their installation. Video produced by Carleton College Cinema & Media Studies.

G.R.L. R.I.P 9/2/06 - 12/12/08.

Paper Monster announces a new release by artist Anthony LIster available on February 18, 2009. It's taking a little longer than expected due to some hand finishing (no complaints here). Image above is a little peek of what to expect.

Fo shizzle my gzzglz. At first glance it might appear that urban tech hackers had taken over Google, but at closer scrutiny you'll realize it's a nice slight of hand. <a href="http://Gzzglz.com">Gzzglz.com</a> is the latest liquidation work of <a href="http://www.lazinc.com/artists/zevs/">ZEVS</a>, Nice to see the street blurring the lines in the wired. What's next?

SLG Publishing presents The Center for Comic Book Study. Throughout the year SLG will be holding workshops, panels, classes and seminars in its warehouse with the hope of helping aspiring comic book creators of all ages and experience levels to learn more about their chosen craft and get perspectives from working professionals.

Saturday, March 7th, 10am - 5pm the featured panels will include: Comics Econ 101, Imagining the Page and Conjuring the Page.
Cost: $15.00/Space is limited, advance registration is recommended.

SLG Pubishing
577 So. Market St., San Jose

Following Derek's memorable solo at A.D. last year, we're looking forward to his new exhibit coming up at Rowan Morrison Gallery in Oakland entitled "Olam Haba" which is Hebrew meaning "the world to come".

The show will be an installation of over 30 wall and freestanding ceramic sculptures, transforming the gallery into an entirely candle lit catacomb.

Artist's Reception: Sat., Feb. 21, 7-10pm
Exhibit on view thru March 28th.

Rowan Morrison
330 40th Street, Oakland, CA