What’s up OTB Fam? It’s that time again, NEW MIXTAPE RELEASE! Thanks for all the love you all gave me for my last mix “4.0″. As of tonight, this one is by far my favorite that i’ve done. It really reaches out to the Hard Electro crowd, The Bass Heads, and the Progressive Lovers. All in all, if you love EDM (Electronic/Dance Music) as much as I do, you’re going to enjoy this ALOT. So, this is what I came up with for my new mix “SPRING SESSIONS”. Please check it out, download, tell your friends and of course TURN IT UP.
Here is a little recap of the amazing 3 day-long dance/electronic event called “Ultra Music Festival” that went down this past week in Miami, Flordia. This is one festival i’ve really wanted to go too, and im definitely going to make it happen in 2013. Being a EDM fanatic (Electronic Dance Music) playing an event like this would be an absolute dream. Click one of the 3 days below, and enjoy!
Last night a friend of mine surprised me with this peice of original artwork. I love it.
I’m not too familiar with it, but I know its from a series of prints that were produced for the book Linchpin by Seth Godin.
Either way, the message and design screams creativity. Thanks a lot Rob, i’ll be framing this one for sure.
“All Artists are Entrepreneurs, All Antrepreneurs are Artsits”
What’s up guys? I’m back. I took off back to Canada for a while and let me tell you, what a trip. That’s a whole new story on it’s own. On another note, im happy to say.. I’M BACK IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! It feels amazing getting back into the swing of things.
So recently, while I was in Edmonton, Alberta for the last couple months, I felt I needed to find a hair dresser that did exactly what I want to my hair.. You know, always have to look clean cut in those suits! Anyway, a young Gentlemen by the name of Craig was brought to my attention. (What’s good Craig? Miss you Bro!) I then shortly had my appointment booked, and I was off to get my hair did by this locally famous hairdresser. Got to the salon, had myself an expresso and out came Craig. A young, well dressed & fashionable, very outgoing an funny dude to my surprise, which of course makes the whole experience more enjoyable. I personally enjoy conversation with my hairdressers, just me? After all was said and done, my cut turned out great. It was exactly what I wanted, with of course of few of Craig’s little twists. I then became one of Craig’s returning customers for the next few months while I was in Edmonton. Thanks Craig.
Fast Forward Mar. 2012…
I have never been to a barber shop, NEVER! I had always wanted to try going to one because they always looked so cool on TV. Go in, sit down and have a bunch of dudes laughing, having a good time and well, just plain out being dudes. I did a bit of research and each and every time one specific shop would up, “Stay Gold”. The ratings and feedback about this place were through the roof. I decided to make the phone call and book my appointment. So, I jump in my car and drive down the street to the more “Downtown” part of Fontana, CA. To many people downtown Fontana, would be what I guess people here in Cali would call “the boonies” or sure, the “ghetto”. I personally love it. So much culutre! Anyway, I park my car and walk in, and here is what I find..
If I could break it down for you in a few words or terms, they would be: Tattoos, Hot Rods, Rockabilly, Old School and Beer. This was the barber shop I was looking for. As soon as I walked in, I was in a small room surrounded by 5 old school barber chairs. I was immediately greeted by almost all of the barbers. They were all covered in Tattoos, stretched ears, beards, you name it.. Awesome. I sat in the barber chair, and a guy named Eric introduced himself to me and right away asked if I wanted a beer. (I declined, it was only noon.) Eric started cutting my hair with nothing more than the traditional scissors and straight razor. Being in that room was hilarious. All the other barbers where cracking jokes across the room, laughing and watching old school gangster flicks on a big plasma mounted on the wall. STAY GOLD is definitely gives you the whole, true “California” feel. Highly recommend this place to anyone if you’re looking for that old school, slicked back, pompadours or comb over look.
I’ll hopefully do a follow up with more of my own pics, just for the blog.
A lot has changed in the past year, things have slowed down blog wise and picked up design and print wise. In a way that’s good, it’s what I’ve always wanted but I do feel bad. I feel bad for the lack of content on the blog, but it’s starting to work itself back into place. It will never die, this will always be a place for me to unwind and share what’s happening day to day. If it’s what I’m eating, designing, photographing or buying, it’s a fun place to stay inspired. I’m still amazed that after 2 years we still have loyal viewers. The internet is a big place and for you to step foot into our world day to day is quite amazing.
So what’s a birthday without a party right? We’re saving it for Summer, we have a couple of ideas floating around that are still being finalized. Of course, you’ll be the first to hear.
So with that, raise your glasses (its 11am so your coffee mug will work) and let’s toast to another successful year for OTB.
I’ve been fascinated with shoes ever since I can remember. The design, the colors, the way they feel and smell, the squeek they make on freshly cleaned hardwood.. and most importantly the way they trigger memories. Every single pair of shoes I own, reminds me of something. The more the days go by the more I feel like I’m losing memory. When it comes to looking at my old sneakers it’s like I get these descriptive flash backs that nothing else can do for me.
Red And1 TaiChi’s – Grade 11 basketball, lacing them up in the locker room.. the smell of 40 year old lockers, dust and sweat. A smell that makes you cringe upon description but for me, it was like smelling fresh popcorn.
Jordan Sandals – The beach, Carribean islands.. That’s all I wore, and everytime I wear them it brings back memories of 9am Pina Coladas and sandy feet.
Jordan 1 “FathersDay” – On route to Calgary for the Jay Z concert a couple of years ago. Bad weather, a lot of snow. Car hits the ditch and I’m trying to push it out while wearing my J’s. We got out, witnessed a great concert and in the end was well worth it.
This is why I love sneakers, every pair creates a unique story.
I can’t stand when I see sneaker heads by shoes and keep them DS (deadstock for my non sneaker people) for ever. WEAR THEM! Please, Wear them. Sure they will lose value in dollars, but they will gain VALUE with memories. Which money can’t buy…
I love the look of sneakers with age..
Take my redwood dunks for example: I’m wearing them today. I’ve been wearing them for years. Now these have character, these have soul. The stories of accumulated with these on my feet are endless.
Theres one pair i’ve always wanted. Never really had the opportunity to find a pair in my size, and as the days/months and years went on. They became harder to get. I wanted them bad, but not bad enough to spend triple on eBay. Few days ago, it all changed and I finally got them. Thanks to a couple of friends, they were in my hands Tuesday evening.
Nike SB Tiffanys, released in 2005. Only 4000 pairs made. Summer couldn’t come faster.
