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I really like this.

Fixed on the road. BMX off the road. Perfect.

I watched this video last week some time, it’s way too fun to keep to myself.

Tim and Eric, Rogers Of The Month.

http://www.vimeo.com/9351357.

Fun times infinity.

Jeff.

Check one two..heads up to the frizz hippie at seventies for the tip.

Ade you’re in good company, the RZA’s on a no caffeine tip too…

(apologies for the swearing on behalf of the Wu)

Not sure how this slipped my attention for so long but for any fans of the riff, it’s a must see…..

For every music fan who says rock ’n’ roll ain’t what it used to be; for every pundit who concurs with Hunter S. Thompson’s assessment of the music business as “a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free;” there are an equal number who will say that the business of creating and releasing innovative and satisfying music is as healthy as ever — it’s just done on a smaller scale.

Such Hawks, Such Hounds is a testament to the vitality of rock music. Relying only marginally on nostalgia, it says that at any point in history, the music being made is as worthy of attention as that of times past. It’s an introduction to an underheralded subgenre and a realization of its cinematic possibilities.

Such Hawks tells a story that needs to be told. Since the Alternative Revolution of the early 1990s, there has been a heightened interest in music with roots in the underground, hence such excellent genre studies as Hype!, Scratch and American Hardcore. While a similar celebration of sounds held dear, Such Hawks captures a moment as it is happening.

Such Hawks explores the music and musicians of the American hard rock underground circa 1970-2007, focusing on the psychedelic and ’70s proto-metal-derived styles that have in recent years formed a rich tapestry of unclassifiable sounds.

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This is what the kids are up against from the Law Enforcement Office

Robs film hopes to address a lot of social issues, we probably wont get to see it over here but maybe it will be out on DVD. Please take a little mo to read the plot and intention of the film, a lot of good may come from it.

Here’s a statement from Berkela Motion Pictures about the upcoming debut:

“LOS ANGELES, CA (May 29, 2009) –  From the studio that introduced the critically-acclaimed Bra Boys in 2008, Berkela Motion Pictures will soon release their skateboarding film, Street Dreams, in select US theatres on June 12, following its June 8 Los Angeles Premiere.  Street Dreams will prove to be an instant cult classic showcasing skateboarders and their tireless struggles with disapproving parents, harsh police tactics, and the hope of getting a sponsor and going pro.  Pro skateboarder and television personality Rob Dyrdek makes his writing, producing, financing, and starring debut in the film which showcases some of the world’s greatest skateboarders. The story for Street Dreams is a writing collaboration between Dyrdek and Nino Scalia, his longtime friend and skateboarding industry insider.  Paul Rodriguez, Ryan Sheckler, and Terry Kennedy also star in this one and only skateboarding film told by skateboarders to show mainstream audiences the reality of the street skateboarding community.  Christopher “Thes One” Portugal created most of the Street Dreams original score.  Hip hop impresario Pharrell created the film’s anthem “Hoppin’ Over Fences” as well as provided N.E.R.D. tracks for the movie.  Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park also scored a section of the film.

This film takes place where the skateboarding culture is most foreign, the Midwest.  Like all skaters, Derrick Cabrera dreams of being sponsored and one day going pro. He is an up-and-coming skater with all the talent, but he has the world against him.  His parents and classmates cannot understand how Derrick has so much passion for something that has no future in their eyes.  He is only accepted in his skater crew of friends, but as he gets better and better, some of those friends become his biggest rivals.  After getting arrested and facing ultimatums with his father and girlfriend, he runs away with his skateboarding crew to Florida for a big skateboarding contest that will change his life.  A street skateboarder’s constant battles are showcased through Derrick Cabrera’s character and the film’s amusing yet serious plotline.

With the attention Street Dreams is sure to garner, Rob Dyrdek hopes to continue to gain momentum for a true skateboarding movement that will open the door for serious social issues to be investigated and rectified.  There are over 10 million self-identified street skateboarders in the US alone, and the majority is actively seeking natural obstacles found in urban public environments, which is illegal and sometimes harshly enforced.  Until now, authorities have chosen to ignore police brutality toward skateboarders—there are even prevalent videos online showing young male and even shockingly female skateboarders getting beaten by cops caught on tape.  Tired of skateboarders being treated as nuisances by public authorities,

Dyrdek has taken it upon himself to change how the world sees the sport.  After great struggle, Dyrdek was recently able to get through to the City of Los Angeles, and he even rode the world’s largest skateboard through L.A. with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who now supports Dyrdek and his efforts.  In February 2009, Dyrdek created and launched Safe Spot Skate Spot through his foundation and in conjunction with the city of Los Angeles.  The new skateboarding haven gives street skateboarders a safe and legal area to skate in a park’s natural landscape complete with the desired elements such as park benches and rails. The Safe Spot Skate Spot Program will help cities meet needs of skateboarders, and interference with traffic, residents, and businesses can be eliminated.

‘Street Dreams is a continuation of our renegade movement.  It is important for the mainstream audience to be aware of the issues and obstacles street skateboarders face today,’ says Jason Bergh, Executive Producer at Berkela Motion Pictures.  ‘Berkela’s mission is to raise awareness and bring these types of stories to life as we did with Bra Boys.’ Sal Masekela, Executive Producer at Berkela Motion Pictures states, ‘With Street Dreams, Rob Dyrdek finally gives us a story of modern day skateboarding culture that doesn’t make a mockery of this unique, collective passion celebrated by kids across America.’  ‘I have so much respect for Rob, and I know that everyone at Berkela is proud to be a part of his ongoing mission to bring the realities of street skating to a mainstream audience,” adds David Katzenberg, Development Executive at Berkela Motion Pictures.

The full-length film will be released in select theaters on the west coast on June 12, 2009 and the east coast on June 19th.  For more information on Street Dreams, please visitwww.streetdreamsmovie.com.”

Blueprint’s new video Make Friends With The Colour Blue is premiering on April 4th, and tickets are going on sale tomorrow at Slam City Skates.

They made a little promo featuring their latest pro, Marty Murawski, and plenty of others.

I am way excited.

Jeff.

So tonight we have a Wee Do talk with Tom and Lara who wrote the blog World in Slow Motion, at the Carnaby store.  We still have a few free tickets left, so get in touch if you’d like to come along…should be a really great evening.

On a similar note…

A guy I know (Rowan) and his friend Billy are going to be travelling to Cairo using only overground travel.  The purpose of the trip- Rowan (a.k.a. Dizraeli) is an award winning rapper, who has been given an opportunity to perform Rebel Cell in Egypt.  He is an environmental activist and has vowed to never fly again….hence the trip…oh and his friend Billy is a documentary film maker who is going to accompany him.  They have built a website from which they will broadcast their journey as a daily blog, weekly video diary and finally documentary film.

So I was asked to help them promote it- if you can help to finance their trip in any way (they are having a fundraiser in Dalston, London on Wednesday night), follow their travels and most importantly take inspiration from how they are choosing to explore other coutries.  They really want to illustrate how easy train travel is in the hopes to make a positive impact.

So check out their website http://www.unplaned.com/

The BBC have a delightful program up on Oliver here.