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BEACH BOYS – “ALL I WANNA DO”
A gentle thought comes in my mind,
My love is burnin’ brightly
My moon and stars shine nightly…”
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Download: Beach Boys – “All I Wanna Do”
February 8, 2010
DAVE CHAPPELLE SET TO PERFORM TOMORROW NIGHT IN OAKLAND
Alright. Now let me put you up on this fly shit real quick. That headline is real. No joke. No lie. Dave Chappelle is set to perform in Oakland tomorrow night! (I don’t even fuck with the exclamations like that but I thought it was necessary here). It’s Dave Chappelle! Luke told us about his last show in Oakland. I can only imagine how it’s gonna go down tomorrow night. Set to hit the stage for the late show, doors will be opening at 10:30pm with Dave set to hit the stage round 11pm. The New Parish on 18th street is where it’s going down. And here’s the link you need. Joogin on a Sunday night. Who would’ve thought? Thank you and you’re welcome. This is Wine & Bowties.
February 7, 2010
“AND NOW FOR A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS…”
The Superbowl commercial game has always been an interest of mine. Who’s gonna drop the most bread for the 30 second spot? Usually the big brands come with some weak to ok ads that might catch on for a couple months before becoming irrelevant. Honestly, the grassroots is the 2010 and beyond. Trust me on that one. We’re becoming immune to the television rhetoric, if we aren’t already. Messages falling upon deafer and deafer ears. Presented above is a commercial break from ‘87 promoting hamburgers, milk and financial management. Boy have times changed.
February 7, 2010
3 STEPS TO ENDING HOMELESSNESS BY CHRISTINA SCHANES
While I consider myself a compassionate fellow, I admit that there are still many things that I take for granted. The privilege to simply have a place to reside, that’s my own, away from the conditions is an amazing thing. I often times find myself looking for ways to help others that are beyond me. Probably as a way to justify my inaction in the moment. “Well damn, I can’t build a shelter, so I can’t do anything right now…” It’s a downward spiral of excuses that usually ends with little progress. Going forward I think one thing we can remember is to acknowledge the fact that we can all have a huge effect on others if we take simple actions each day as individuals. Christine Schanes of the Huffington Post has got some ideas as well. Her three steps to ending homelessness serve as solid large scale initiatives that have good reasoning and ethics behind them. Hit the MORE to see what ideas she has in store.
February 7, 2010
ERYKAH BADU – “WINDOW SEAT”
A few days, Erykah declared via Twitter, that “the quality of the people’s opinions who decide what is to be played has declined perhaps,” but that “good music is everywhere.” Can’t really argue with that. I’d argue that the Top 40 is about as hurt as it’s ever been, but that the amount of dope music finding its way to the masses is almost unprecedented. Case in point being yet another tweet from Erykah last night, which included a link to “Window Seat”, the first single from the upcoming New Amerykah Pt. 2: Return of the Ankh. Stylistically leaning closer to Baduizm or Mama’s Gun than her later work, “Window Seat” is vintage Badu. The album drops March 30th.
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February 6, 2010
ECHO PARK ART WALK
Hurry. Run. Time is running out. I’m in SF right now, otherwise I’d be out there. This is great though. For those in Echo Park, the Art Needs Freedom “Art Hop” is one geared towards promoting community while celebrating the arts. Featuring an array of creative events from outdoor movie screenings to mini concerts this shit should be extra poppin. If someone has some pics, feel free to throw them our way. To settled Saturdays…
February 6, 2010
THE ARTWORK OF LI WEI
To put it bluntly, Chinese artist Li Wei creates the kind of images that just fuck with your head a little bit. Despite the seeming impossibility of each of the scenes he’s able to create, Li insists that his work contains no digital manipulation or photoshopping techniques, instead opting for mirrors, scaffolding and cables to position his subjects. I guess you could say Li is a master in the art of deception. For more of his work, check below. Nick, good lookin out.
February 6, 2010
THE LEFTOVERS
This was a long time coming. There’s simply too much great music being made around the world, and being released via the blog world to narrow down to single posts. Believe me, it’s never easy to narrow it down. Besides, who are we to say what music you’re gonna feel? In the interest of giving credit where it’s due, and keeping the Bowties faithful up to speed, we’d like to present The Leftovers. More slaps. One post. As always, the feedback is appreciated. Happy Friday.
February 5, 2010
TERRY AT WORK
Say you needed a photographer to shoot a calendar full of half-naked, stunningly beautiful models in Brazil. It seems like Terry Richardson would be the natural first choice. That Terry’s name has become so synonymous with great and provocative photography is a testament to the quality work he does, and the kind of environment he establishes when he works. That he’s able to travel the world, taking pictures of gorgeous naked models and getting paid huge sums of money is just a little unfair. But he’s just undeniably good at what does. With Terry though, the money doesn’t even seem to be an issue. At the end of the day, it’s about the passion. 1:20 is pretty telling. The world famous Pirelli Calendar is out now. Take a look here.
February 5, 2010
ZAKKOKU MAI ONIGIRI
It was Arian, or more specifically Arian’s mom that first introduced me to the joys of Onigiri. It was 2nd grade, and Arian was the king of lunch and recess. His lunches were legendary. From Japanese melon candies, to sushi to the Onigiri, Arian had the lunch game on lock. Arian’s lunches were so poppin he’d have kids trading away their whole lunches for a bite of his shit. No joke. Today we have come full circle as I’ve recently come across a recipe for salmon onigiri that will surely slap. But I know, there will never be anything like Arian’s lunches again. A moment of silence please. Hit the MORE for your onigiri recipe.
February 5, 2010
PHILLIP T. ANNAND ON THE RENAISSANCE
As founder and creative director of Award Tour and more recently the Madbury Club, it is safe to say that Phillip Annand is more than just a part of the renaissance. With a focus on the enjoyment of life, and the appreciation of the moments, at 20 years old Phillip has already built a quality brand that truly stands for something. Featured above, Phillip speaks on the changing landscape of fashion and culture, while also highlighting the evolution of the Madbury Club. To say the future’s bright for Phillip is an understatement. Another member of the renaissance who’s destiny lies within the boundaries of his imagination. It’s only the beginning.
February 4, 2010
ALEX PRAGER’S ‘WEEK-END’
After making noise in the world of photography with 2007’s Polyester and 2008’s The Big Valley, Los Angeles-based photographer Alex Prager recently dropped her third collection, with Week-End. As with the first two collections, Week-End is a visually stunning set of saturated portraits, featuring women decked out in vintage fashion. The images are almost surreal, capturing color and texture, almost as if she was painting rather than taking photos. Dope to say the least. Through March 6th, L.A.’s M+B Gallery will be showing Week-End in its entirety.
February 4, 2010
VILLA VALS OF SWITZERLAND
Nestled underneath the Alpine slopes of Vals, Switzerland sits Villa Vals. An aesthetically eco-friendly home designed by architectural firm SEARCH. Currently up for rent, the home is an excellent example of thoughtful design and execution. With a central patio at it’s base, Villa Vals is actually carved into the side of the mountain, utilizing the land to create a functional living space. There needs to be more shit like this.
February 4, 2010
CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG – “HEAVEN CAN WAIT”
For those of you who might’ve missed the video a couple months back, peep it immediately. It’s just necessary. Charlotte’s IRM, produced and written entirely by Beck, is one of the more interesting indie albums to drop in recent memory. Put together in the wake of life-threatening brain surgery as a result of a water-skiing accident, the album is full of thoughtful meditations on life and death, with “Heaven Can Wait” standing as the most direct example. If she looks familiar, it’s because of her prowess as an actress, with roles in films like 21 Grams and an award-winning turn in Antichrist. Cop the album here, and catch her at Coachella later this year.
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Download: Charlotte Gainsbourg – “Heaven Can Wait”
February 3, 2010
