Damn... Saturday was epic!! Spent the day with the Suburban Home crew on the Chad Price Brewery Tour... 10 shows at 10 breweries in one day. Starting at 9am, we traveled with Chad in the Oskar Blues RV to 10 great breweries around Colorado. A lot of... fun with great friends, great music and beer. The only thing missing was Chelsea. I posted some videos from the day on my YouTube page. Enjoy.
The Oscar Blues rock star tour bus... this is the ONLY way to travel.
Our coach Virgil giving us the plan for the day.
Bob, our driver, layin' down the rules of the road.
Yup, bobble head Jesus was there... and apparently he's totally into "beads for deeds."
Technology is awesome... Tetris, now & then.
Our fearless leaders.
The first road soda of the day. Luckily, the fridge was fully stocked... thanks Oskar Blues!
The lounge.
Black in Bluhm... representin'
Putting together Suburban Home samplers on the RV.
The crew at the first stop... Odell Brewery in Ft. Collins.
The Odell Brewery tap room... I love this shot.
Makin' beer... mmmmm.
Chad playing show #1 at Odell. Isolation Ale is the perfect background for his music.
Trista, Chad, Virgil and Steph.
Chad joins the gang on the RV for the rest of the day.
Show #2 at Road 34 Pub in Ft. Collins
Chad playin at Road 34... sounded great!
Justin getting to live out one of his dreams.
Road 34 is a really cool pub inside.
Bicycles hanging from the ceiling, log stools and dee-licious beer.
A perfect photo op... Chad playing with his solo album poster hanging in the background. I can't wait for his record to come out this week!
Live at Road 34
Nicole and Brandon heading back to the RV... off to the next drinkin' spot!
Yup, Brandon is a creepy dude.
Just cuz Joey is making a goofy face.
Chris had to take a time-out... in the shower on the RV.
Back in the RV bedroom, a good time was had by all... especially Fogal and Zach.
Back in the RV bedroom, a good time was had by all... especially Fogal and Zach.
Inside the Tasty Weasel tap room.
Chad rockin the Tasty Weasel.
In hindsight, Alan really regretted ordering that pitcher of chicken bones and beer at the Oskar Blues restaurant. Poor guy.
Nicole givin' the "what up, son!"
Yeah... he rocks that hard.
Chad playing an incredible set at the Left Hand Brewery tap room. The acoustics in this all wood room were incredible.
Drunkeness is setting in, and much like a mullet... the party was in the back!
Virgil and Steph cuttin' a rug at the Breckenridge Brewery.
So damn cute.
Monday, October 19, 2009
CHAD PRICE BREWERY TOUR...
Friday, October 02, 2009
DAILY ROUTINE...
It's always good to set small (and attainable) goals for yourself. Recently, I have decided to make sure that I change my desktop at work every day. Why, you ask? Simple. It's a constant reminder to look for daily inspiration in the world. Here are my desktops from the past week. Enjoy.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
OH, HALO...
I've never played Halo, but this amazing trailer for the new Halo 3 ODST from director Rupert Sanders might just get me to check it out.
Monday, August 24, 2009
NEW WORK // PRINT...
As I mentioned... I'm busy working on a new site for FUN is OK.
Here are a few recent print projects.
Gill Hockett Design - Branding & Identity
Gill is a New York event planner with such clients as the Whitney Museum, Lincoln Center and Martha Stewart Living. In branding his design studio, I wanted to use elements of luxury to reinforce the feel of his creations. The business card is letterpressed and blind-embossed. 
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Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver - Mixed Taste
Every year, the MCA Denver hosts a lecture series on "unrelated topics". This program sets the stage for the entire series. 
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Stems Garden Design - Promotional CD
Stems was looking for a clever way to send out a promotional piece to its clients. The owner chose a playlist of garden inspired music and I created this illustration & packaging to compliment both her work and the music.
NEW WORK // WEB...
I'm busy working on a new FUN is OK site. In the meantime, I'll post a few of my recent projects up here on the ol' blog.
Exquisite Kitchen Design creates unique and elegant kitchen and bathroom designs. Therefore, they needed a site to reflect the simple luxury of their one of a kind work. 
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
COFFEE... OF DEATH!!!...
Artist, and all-around good dude, Mike Sutfin has these rad coffee ice cubes up on his blog. I want some!!
PEDAL MAFIA...
Bored? Like dreamin' about bikes? Head over to Pedal Mafia and design your ultimate bike. This is my fresh ride, complete with comedy-style horn. Jealous?
ALPHABET BRIDGE...
I just stumbled across this photo on the Candy Cranks bike blog of the Anzac Bridge in Sydney, Australia. Architecture at its finest.
NO TITLE NEEDED...
If you don't love the work of artist Miranda July, you're just a jerk.
That's it.
THE UNDREAMER...
I just found the work of designer & motion graphics wizard Murat Pak, and I am blown away. This guy creates digital worlds that look real enough to step right into. I especially love this cover for Brave New World. Great portfolio. 
Brave New World, cover and detail. 
Stills from Imagine.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 01, 2009
JUST ONE OF THOSE WEEKENDS...
when everything goes right.
Friday night started it all off with Lucero and Chuck Ragan at The Bluebird. I met a bunch of friends for drinks at the Goosetown Tavern and then headed across the street for an incredible show. Chuck and Jon Gaunt (the fiddle king) opened the show with a great set of punk rock turned acoustic folk, joined by various friends on stage. It was my first time seeing Lucero and my friends all said it was the best show they've ever put on... even though Virgil's wife Stephanie almost put a hurtin' on some annoying girls up front. Good times.
I was up early on Saturday morning for a little basketball with the Suburban Home Records and Legwork Studio kids. Not exactly NBA caliber ball, but it was damn fun. Then it was off to Joey's house for the first real backyard BBQ of the summer. Beer, good friends, a few games of washers, some veggie dogs, a giant bowl of queso and BBQ'd cookies with spicy mango makes for a pretty swell afternoon. And to top it all off... Lucero, Chuck Ragan, his wife and Jon Gaunt all spent the afternoon hangin' out. After being a Hot Water Music fan for more than 10 years, it was a real honor to meet Chuck and he couldn't have been nicer. We rapped for a while about random stuff... music, the tour, camping. Being the big music fan that I am, it's always cool to meet someone you greatly admire and they turn out to be an even better person than you could have ever expected.
After a little nap, I headed over to the David B. Smith Gallery to see an old friend. My buddy Josh Keyes had an opening that night and I hadn't seen him in years, so I thought I'd stop by. We used to work together at an art store in Oakland. I'm so happy for him that his art career has really taken off and his work is in high demand. If you aren't familiar with Josh's work, you should stop by the gallery to see the latest. For this show, Josh created both paintings and installations. I've always admired Josh for his attitude, personality, way with people and of course, his talent. I couldn't be happier that he is finally getting his dues. Congrats, dude. It was great to get to catch up.
Sunday night, I headed down to Colorado Springs to see Chuck & Jon play with some friends - Tin Horn Prayer and Andy Tanner. Chuck said that if I'd make the trip, he'd put me on the list. How the hell could I say no to that?! This was also Tin Horn Prayer's first live show since forming as a full band and I love the 5 songs Mike recorded when he started this project. Needless to say, I was excited for the show. Tin Horn had 2 guitars, a banjo, harmonica, accordian and Andy was playing the guitar, bass drum with one leg and a tamborine strapped to the other leg. Pretty damn impressive. The guys sounded great, especially for their first show. Andy Tanner was up next. Andy doesn't play much in Denver, which must be why I forgot how incredibly talented this guy is. From the first song, I was in awe and loving the set. And then Chuck and Jon took the stage. Chuck was so impressed with the opening acts that he invited all the other musicians to come up and play at any time during his set, and they did... even the sound guy hopped on the drums. Being there was like sitting in a friend's living room for an all night jam session. No offense to the other bands on the bill that night, but Chuck blew the damn doors off the place! This was definitely was one of the best live shows I've ever been to... and I've been to a few.
While pounding coffee on the 1 a.m. drive back to Denver, all I could think about was how awesome the whole weekend was. I've got some pretty great friends, old and new... thanks y'all.
Here are some photos and a bunch of videos from the weekend. This batch of videos also marks my 150th live video since I moved to Denver... woo hoo!
Enjoy. 
Josh and I at the opening on Saturday night. 
The art of Josh Keyes. So simple and so intense. 
Tin Horn Prayer at The Black Sheep... Andy and Mike. 
Tin Horn Prayer... Eric and Cory. 
Mike... just croonin' for the kids. 
Tin Horn Nick on the mandolin. 
Andy Tanner... live. 
After Andy's set, Josh pointed out that he wasn't using a guitar strap. Pretty darn impressive. 
Chuck Ragan at The Black Sheep.
Jon Gaunt... the master of all things fiddle. 
Chuck's motley crew... Cory, Mike and the singer from RJ Fletcher. 
Andy and Eric from Tin Horn Prayer hopped up on stage for an end of the night singalong.
Handsome fellers... Chuck Ragan and yours truly.
To see the high-quality version of any of the videos (and you should), just click in the video window and it will take you to my YouTube page. Be sure to click the "HQ" button under the videos, so you can watch the high-quality version.
ALMOST FORGOT ABOUT THESE...
If you've never seen these video parodies for Pantera and Danzig, your life must have a huge void. Take a second and watch these gems.
Friday, May 08, 2009
ONE NIGHT IN GOLDEN...
About a month ago, Scooter played a great show in Golden at The Buffalo Rose. The place was packed full of friends, family and fans. I think this was one of the best shows I've ever seen Scooter play, and I've seen a few. Also on the line-up that night was The Denver City Saltlicks. Stand-up bass and a woman playing a washboard... what's not to love?
Oh yeah, and the bar has a unique attraction. You know those kids toy machines with the big claw? It has one of those... but with live lobsters! For a mere $2, you too can try to grab some nasty old-ass lobster. Mmmmmm... 
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
SPEAKING OF MIKE...
Check out Mike's Pink Couch Session over at If You Make It. That voice is amazing... and painful. If you dig Mike's sound (and you should), go to liveslikemine.suburbanhomerecords.com and download his new record for FREE.
"Both Mike Hale and Suburban Home Records had made the decision to give away his 2nd album away for free digitally in hopes that people everywhere might take advantage of the free music. We hope that if you like what you hear, you might consider purchasing a CD, an LP, or offering a donation."
MIKE HALE STREAMING PLAYER...
I've always thought of Ralph over at Suburban Home as a bit of a dolt, a dullard if you will. But then he creates this new Mike Hale streaming audio player and totally redeems himself! Great music from a great guy, now at your fingertips. Please put it wherever you can put html and make some waves in independent music.
SUNDAY NIGHT WITH GOOD FRIENDS...
Sunday was a damn good day here in Denver. Not only did I get to spend the afternoon with Chelsea at the awesome Denver Zoo (photos to come), but some friends rolled into town on tour. Ninja Gun and Mike Hale joined my buddies Andy Thomas and Only Thunder for a rock n' roll extravaganza at 3 Kings Tavern. A lot of good people showed up and the show was a ton of fun. It's always great to see the Ninja Gunners and Mike. They are truly some of the most genuinely nice and sincere people I have ever met. Below are some photos from the show and a few videos. Sorry about the lighting, it was pretty dark in there. As always, stop by my YouTube page to see more live music. 
For some reason, I really like this grainy picture of Andy. It reminds me of his music, in a good way. 
Andy Thomas... live!
Mike Hale had an incredible set of soft and sober tunes. I'm loving the new record... it's painful but honest. Congrats, dude. 
Mr. Hale and I chattin' it up in the green room at 3 Kings.
Backstage with my amigos... Ninja Gun. This may be the best photo of Coody, ever.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
CREEPY COOL...
Fecal Face just reviewed the latest work of artist JennyBird Alcantra with her show "Treacherous Gardens" at Varnish Fine Art. I love her work and the intimate stories she is telling with her characters, settings, historical references and layering.
If I had to pick artist parents for her, I would say she is the child of Mark Ryden and Camille Rose Garcia. Enjoy. 
