ROAD TRIP

A recent road trip around Michigan.

Flint



Livonia







Ann Arbor






Grand Rapids

PRIORITY HEALTH CYCLING CLASSIC 2008

Priority Health Cycling Classic, a race through downtown Grand Rapids.

Official Results.

Third

First

THIS JUST BLEW MY MIND

I don't like to put up random things from other people, but this guy is so smooth, even his mistakes look good. So much wax used in this clip. Enough to give a Gorilla a Brazilian. Check out the 4:55 mark, when wax fights back. From the movie, Overground Broadcasting, from Far East Skate Network. fareastskatenetwork.com

Gou Miyagi - overground broadcasting skate video




Trailer for Overground Broadcasting

PITCHFORK - PEOPLE, NOT MUSIC

Who doesn't want ringworm?





This produced "The best sound ever" according to bystanders.

Kern. Rockin' out at Schuba's in October sometime.





I'm So excited...

Flash Dance.


Why didn't Peter tell us he was coming?

and the best breakfast burrito ever! No joke.

PITCHFORK DAY TWO

Day two started with a great 7.4 mile bike ride. Unfortunately there's no pictures of the ride. And I missed Mahjongg, but was treated to a great set by New Times Viking. Boris made the rock gods happy, even though they cut their set short due to a lack of "electical power." Basically the Pitchfork sound crew wouldn't give them enough volume to rattle the crowd's internal organs. I will definitely be seeing them when they come near by again. The Dodos were amazing, absolutely full of energy. Les Savy Fav were the hands down best showmen of the entire weekend. With multiple costume changes, and complete acts of randomness, they kept myself and the audience laughing, dancing, and pumping fists all at the same time. Ghostface and Raekwon was my first Wu Tang experience. My only regret is that Ol' Dirty is gone and we will never again see the Wu Tang Clan fully assembled. I teared up a little when the DJ dropped:

"Shimmy shimmy ya shimmy yeah shimmy yay
Gimme the mic so I can take it away
Off on a natural charge, bon voyage
Yeah from the home of the Dodger, Brooklyn squad
WU-TANG! Killa beez on the swarm"

The day ended with another 7.4 mile bike ride, and then a 3 hour drive home. Thanks to all my Chicago friends, I'll be back in October.


Times New Viking



Dirty Projectors



Boris











Apples In Stereo


Les Savy Fav











The Dodos





Ghostface Killah & Raekwon

PITCHFORK DAY ONE

Here are some highlights from Day 1 of Pitchfork 2008. I made my way to as many stages as possible, but since I was late, these are the bands that I saw. Saturday morning was met with massive rain showers that died down around 2pm. The rain left the Field humid and muddy, more on that later. The crowd of sweaty, dancing hipsters were treated to many great performances.

Dizzee Rascal surprised the crowd with an upbeat set that demanded dancing despite the blazing sun and humidity. !!! kept the dance party going with an amazing set. Singers Nic Offer, and I believe Shannon Funchess, were the most entertaining performers of the day. Best set of the day has to go to Jarvis Cocker. He is a pro. It might have been the cooling effect of the night air rolling in, or the beer catching up with me, but Jarvis's set was quite moving, politicol, and very entertaining. Most disapointing set of the day, goes to Vampire Weekend. All but the last two songs sounded off tempo and sloppy. I am still a fan, and have heard about great live shows from the Columbia University grads. Once they hit their stride, the mass that was still waiting patiently started dancing like mad and rolling (& jumping) in the mud.

Fleet Foxes



Dizzee Rascal



The Ruby Sun


Vampire Weekend



!!!








The Hold Steady


Atlas Sound

Jarvis Cocker

PITCHFORK 2008 STEAMING VIDEO

I know everyone can't make it to Chicago this weekend, but check this link out: http://pitchforkmusicfestival.com/player.php

Thanks to Pitchfork for sharing the music from the main stage.

Friday July 18
6:00 pmMission of Burma
7:15 pmSebadoh
8:30 pmPublic Enemy

Saturday July 19
1:00 pmTitus Andronicus
2:00 pmCaribou
3:00 pmFleet Foxes
4:00 pmDizzee Rascal
6:00 pm!!!
7:00 pmThe Hold Steady
8:00 pmJarvis Cocker
9:00 pmAnimal Collective

Sunday July 20
1:30 pmThe Dirty Projectors
2:00 pmBoris
3:00 pmThe Apples in Stereo
4:00 pmLes Savy Fav
5:00 pmDodos
7:00 pmSpiritualized
8:00 pmDinosaur Jr.
9:00 pmSpoon

TEAMWORK BAGS AFTER PARTY

After the Launch, a whole crew showed up at Rocky's to enjoy the sweet sounds of bar band, and DJ fighting for our ear drums. Despite the sound confusion it was a good night with great people.

TEAMWORK BAGS LAUNCH CRUISE

Teamwork bags had a launch party downtown with a 25 mile alley cat race by Josh B, an hour and a half cruise, a raffle, and a water balloon fight. Despite the threat of rain, there was a good turnout of local bikers and quite a few gawkers. Dan, Ben, and Geoff all ended up tied for first in the race, but Everyone won a prize.



The race begins.


Nick lead the cruise















Nick & Nick made sure everyone was a winner.

THE DODOS @ VERTIGO

After the Mighty Norwhale and Ben & Bruno, the Dodos rocked the house. Vertigo was packed full of sweaty people all trying to see. I would argue that no one can rock an acoustic guitar, drums, xylophone, and a trash can like these guys do. Probably the most dancing Vertigo has seen in years. Thanks Herm for taking over the show for the DAAC!