THIS THURSDAY....

December.20th.2012
Nightmare.Before.Christmas
The.Mezz.Bar
501 s. Spring St (2nd Floor)

If you are into fashion, art and music, come by.  I'll be vending at this event selling my latest SKULL.PAINTINGs, Greeting Cards and toddlr t's.  

There are going to be over 50 designers, artist, photographers, Hairstylists and Models.

Starts at 8pm til 2am.  
21+   
$10 Presale
$15 at the Door ($10.oo OFF w/Costumes)

For more information, go to:
www.sugarartandfashionshow.com

Hope to see you there!!!

Cheers,

-j

Paul.Banks...(L!VE)...

Paul.Banks.2012

@the.Constalation.Room

(Santa Ana, CA)

Friday.November.30th

"Where is Paul?" said this guy out loud to the opening band.  Ouch!  

This is my first time at this venue in Santa Ana (not going to be my last) and I am liking it.  The size is perfect and It's half the size of The Troubadour.  The only crazy thing is the $10.oo parking fee.  Crazy.  I drove around and found a place.  I was a little nervous leaving my car at this commercial parking lot, but .  when I came back to my car, it was...there!!! Nice.  Now I know where to park when I see Bloc Party next week.  

There was a small line that moved quickly. I was able to get a perfect spot.  When the opening band got rid of there equipment on the side of the stage where I was standing, gave us more room to move up front.  I was one body away from touching the stage.  I was so close that I was able to read the set list.  Then I reached to my pocket and noticed that I forgot my camera, great.  I used my phone and almost died on me. Great.

Paul Banks opened up with, "Sky Scrapper (perfect)".  I noticed that band got a little facelift.  Everyone where dressed in black (of course).  Last time, everyone had there own look.  I noticed that the  guy from Secret Machines was on guitar and keyboard (Paul must be really good friends with him).  

Paul sounded great and the best part of this show, was to watch the people.  There was this guy up front that looked a bit like Carlos D.  He was very nervous watching his idol perform.   He kept scratching his arm and neck numerous times.  The two girls that where up front and center next to the guy, looked hypnotized.  Sometimes they would close there eyes to feel the music.  Funny. 

\m/ - ROCK ON!!!

Azari.&.III.2012...(L!VE)

Azari.and.III.2012

@Cinaspace (Los Angeles, CA)

Tuesday.November.13th

I thought arriving at 10pm, the main floor would be open...NOT!  It's almost eleven and we are still in the small room.

It's 12am and we are still in the small room and people are starting to get a little frustrated.  I am in the small hallway before you go inside the main room and you'll get a person trying to figure out what is the problem.  The security that was guarding the main room kept telling every single person that came up to him, that the band is sound checking. That is a pretty long check.  

An hour had passed and still waiting. People started to get a little testy.  Some shoved to come up front where I was at to still ask, "what's taking so long?".  The security guy just kept saying, "sound checking".   I did see some equipment being brought in and taken out a couple of times.

YES!!!

It's a quarter to 1 am and they lets us in to the main room.  Boy...you can smell the pot in the air.   I got a good spot in the very front and not even 5 minutes, the two main guys, Dinamo Azari ( producer, musician) and

Alixander III ( producer, musician)  came out and started playing.  Of course, they had a little problem, but it got fixed (you gotta love this place).  There is always something going wrong with the equipment here.  A few minutes later, the two singer came out.   Let the party begin!  

Azari & III ( the III is pronounced third) went through the songs very quickly.  The two singer (Starving Yet Full and Fritz Helder) where very interesting to watch.  Its "Paris is Burning" once again.  I looked around and people where dancing and smiling, just having a good time.  The singers came down from the stage and into the crowd.  They pumped the crowd even more.  

Azari & III left the stage and we wanted more, but when it came close to 2am, the fun has ended.  Some people stuck around.  I left the venue with a huge smile on my face.  All I have to say, you need to watch out for Azari & III.   They....

\m/ - K!LLED !T!!!

NOW AVAILABLE...

el.owl

Just in time for Christmas...
Number 7 tee is NOW AVAILABLE...
at my:

ETSY shop
(http://etsy.com/shop/JDN73) click on the pic above

FUEGO 718 (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) ON SUNDAY

and

my shop/studio at CRAFTED at The Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro.

el.owl comes in two colors: 
Daffodil Yellow and Heather (aka Grey) in 2T, 3T and 4T sizes.
They are only $18.99 (a $1.oo for S&H)

Kids and Adult sizes will come in Spring!

CRAFTED is at:
110 east 22nd Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
ONLY OPEN ON...Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am til 6pm (unless otherwise)

HAPPY HOLIDAYs!

-j

THIS FRIDAY...

THIS FRIDAY

December.7th

Pancakes and Booze Art Show

I'll be selling my toddlr t's and skull paintings at Pancakes and Booze Art Show (CURRENTLY LA's [and now the country's] LARGEST UNDERGROUND ART SHOW!!!)...

Showcasing local emerging artists in 2012 in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Atlanta, Denver, Nashville, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Dallas, & Portland!!!

ALL-U-CAN-EAT PANCAKES w/ all your favorite toppings...Chocolate Chips, Strawberries, Blueberries, Bananas, etc...

ONLY $5 COVER!!!
Not even IHOP serves Pancakes this CHEAP!!!

LIVE BODY PAINTING by JAMIE JANETT GRADEN!!!
www.facebook.com/burningtribebodyart

LIVE STENCIL ART PERFORMANCE by EARTH STENCIL COLLECTIVE:www.earthstencilcollective.blogspot.com

FREE PHOTO BOOTH by:
www.SnapYourself.com

LIVE ART BATTLE!

PAINTINGS, MIXED MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY, SCULPTURES, DRAWINGS, GRAFFITI!!!

AUDIO & VISUAL performances by:

FRIDAY - DEC. 7th
9pm THE OPEN FEEL - www.theopenfeel.com
10pm SNOW IN AFRICA - www.facebook.com/snowinafrica
11pm KID CADAVER - www.facebook.com/kidcadaver
12am ITCHES LOVES SCRATCHES

SATURDAY - DEC. 8th
8pm - HOT RIOT - www.hotriotmusic.com
9pm - RUBBERNECK LIONS - www.rubbernecklions.com
10pm - THE PALACE BALLROOM - www.the-palace-ballroom.com
11pm - THAT NOISE - www.Thatnoisemusic.com
12am - TANGENT TRANSMISSION - www.facebook.com/tangenttransmission

8PM-2AM on BOTH NIGHTS!!!

@ LOT 613 (www.lot613.com)
613 Imperial Street
Los Angeles
90021

21+ STRICTLY ENFORCED

Free Street Parking or a $5 Paid Secure Parking right next to the venue!!!

VIEW THIS LINK TO GET AN IDEA OF PREVIOUS SHOWS!!!
http://vimeo.com/14915703