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Film Review: Tai Chi Hero – Directed by Stephen Fung

April 26th, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

Tai Chi Hero
Directed by Stephen Fung
Well Go

Shot back to back with its predecessor, Tai Chi Zero (2012) – Tai Chi HERO doesn’t skip a single beat. There is no ‘in between the two films’ story that is explained as part of the current plot, as the movie relies on the viewer to have a good understanding of events as they have already transpired. What sets it apart from other series though, is the fact that each of the two films plots stand on their own as a full feature, as someone who watched them in reverse order can attest.

Tai Chi Hero again follows the lives of the three main protagonists and lone antagonist through their ups and downs with a few small twists along the way. The film starts off right from the last scene of TCZ, A sleepy Lu Chan (Jayden Yuan) dressed in his wedding formals, lounging on the wreck of the Troy 1 outside of Chen Village while his bride to be, Yu Niang (Angelababy) is carted through the village square to the ancestral house.

Festivities are just beginning when a pair of mysterious, and strange outsiders interrupt the wedding. Apprehensions turn to joy when the stranger is found to be none other than the elder brother of Yu Niang, and son of Chen Grandmaster Chang Xing (Tony Leung Ka Fai). The prodigal son returning to Chen Village after an indeterminate amount of time (decades, it seems) is not, however, all fun and games, with a somewhat sinister plot ready to unfold, with an ancient prophesy threatening the very essence of Chan Village.

The film runs the complete gamut of human emotion, from Yu Niang’s initial disgust with her choice to marry the village idiot, Antagonist Fang Zi Jung’s (Eddie Peng) need for revenge at any cost, and Grandmaster Chen’s disappointment at his eldest sons storied past and reluctance to ever properly learn Chan Style Kung-Fu. Throughout, you’re drawn deep into every characters journey, whether you’re rooting for them or not.

Director Stephen Fung, with more than twenty years experience under his belt is shown to be quite adept at weaving together several popular kung-fu film sub genres into one cohesive unit, with the bumbling idiot a la Kung Fu Hustle Style, The flowing leaps and fluidity of Crouching Tiger. As a timeless classic, the franchise might need one more iteration to make any real waves in the annals of history, and the ending certainly leaves room for it. One can hope that the success of this film sees more of Fung’s future projects reaching mainstream western audiences,

While Tai Chi Hero is an easily recommendable see it in theatres film, you’d be best to watch its predecessor immediately before heading out to have a true appreciation for the story as a whole.

Tai Chi Hero is in theatres everywhere TODAY!

By Scott Alexander

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RAMONES frontman JOEY RAMONE’s record collection is set to go under the auction hammer

February 7th, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

Photo: Dawkeye – Wikipedia

(Bravewords.com) – Posted on Thursday, February 07, 2013 at 20:58:24 EST

The late musician’s vinyl collection includes records by LED ZEPPELIN, THE WHO, BOB DYLAN, IGGY POP, and THE DOORS.

The collection is listed as being “In overall very good to fine condition, with various scattered creases and small tears to sleeves, affixed prices tags and labels, and marks to vinyl.”

The records come from the Joey Ramone Estate and are accompanied by a letter signed by Joey’s brother Mickey, verifying their provenance.

The minimum opening bid on the albums is $500 and the collection is going up for auction via RR Auction. Bidding opens on February 14th and ends on February 21st.

For a full list of records, visit rrauction.com.

Also up for auction is Joey’s custom made leather jacket, a number of guitars and t-shirts and his passport.

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En Route To Heavy MTL: Oderus Urungus (Dave Brockie) of GWAR To Guest Judge Round 2

January 23rd, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized by MetalEditor

(Photo – Scott Alexander)

Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2012, Dungeon Works Productions and Evenko are proud to present En Route to Heavy MTL 2013 and the selected twenty bands that will be battling it out over the next five months to win one of two opening slots at this year’s 2013 HVY MTL.

Battle 2 of the BOTB will take place on Thursday, February 7th at Les Katacombes (1635 St-Laurent Blvd) with special guest judges GWAR’s vocalist Dave Brockie best known as Oderus Urungus, along with Slaves on Dope vocalist and CHOM 97.7FM DJ Jason Rockman, plus award winning producer/mixer Glen Robinson (GWAR, Voivod, Grim Skunk) (more credits can be found here), along with local music industry for the alternative metal night.

Competing bands: Alternative Metal Night

Ogenix – http://www.reverbnation.com/ogenix
Projekt F – http://www.projektf.net/
D.O.T. – http://www.facebook.com/dotarmy
Truth or Scare – http://www.reverbnation.com/truthorscare

Event Details:

Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/181396845317271/
Ticket Purchase: http://www.admission.com/event/en-route-vers-heavy-mtl-2013-bataille-2-billets/704421 & La Boutique Labyrinthe: 486 Ste. Catherine Ouest
Date: Thursday, February 7, 2013
Time: 8:30PM
Cost: $12 Advance / $15 Door

For more info, please visit (www.dungeonworksprods.com & http://heavymtl.com/en/jouer-heavy/)

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BIRDY NAM NAM to release DEFIANT ORDER EP January 22nd 2013 on OWSLA

January 12th, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

Bursting into 2013 with a co-production credit on A$AP Rocky’s forthcoming Long. Live. A$AP, French turntablist foursome Birdy Nam Nam keep it moving by announcing the Defiant Order EP, a mid-tempo masterpiece paired with re-workings by hip-hop and left-field influencers such as Ed Banger secret weapon Breakbot, syrupy Huntsville go-to heatmakers Block Beattaz, three-time consecutive DMC World Champion DJ Craze, and buzzing masked assailant UZ. The EP will be the group’s second project on Skrillex’s OWSLA.

BNN made their early mark by dominating the 2002 DMC World DJ Championship, and more recently by taking home a Victoire de la Musique (French equivalent of a Grammy) in 2010. The team, a super-unique spoke in the wheel of electronic music (they manhandle four Numarks live, editing in real-time with lightning-quick fader cuts), closed 2012 with their latest effort, the phenomenal Jaded Future EP which featured compatriots Para One and Teki Latex.

DEFIANT ORDER TRACK LISTING

1) Defiant Order (Original Mix)
2) Defiant Order (Breakbot Remix)
3) Defiant Order (Craze ‘Get Live’ Remix)
4) Defiant Order (UZ Remix)
5) Defiant Order (Block Beattaz Remix)

BIRDY NAM NAM ON FACEBOOK

BIRDY NAM NAM ON TWITTER

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Holy Grail Confirm Appearance on Metal Allicance Tour

December 19th, 2012 Filed under: News/Calendar/Industry, Uncategorized by MetalEditor

Los Angeles-based heavy rockers HOLY GRAIL have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Metal Alliance tour alongside Anthrax, Exodus and Municipal Waste, which will kick off in March. Tour dates will be announced shortly. This will be HOLY GRAIL’s first tour in support of their sophomore release, “Ride The Void,” which is scheduled for release in North America via Prosthetic Records on Jan. 22. (The album will be out Jan. 16 in Japan via Universal Music, and via Nuclear Blast on Jan. 18 in Europe and on Jan. 21 in the UK). You can currently pick up a variety of pre-order bundles including the album on either CD or LP format along with an exclusive t-shirt, long-sleeved shirt or hoodie exclusively through www.RideTheVoid.com.

“Ride The Void” was produced by Grammy award winner Matt Hyde (Slayer, Children of Bodom), mixed by Mark Lewis (All That Remains, Trivium) and mastered by Alan Douches (Baroness, Converge). In its review of the album, Decibel claims, “You’d have to go back 20 years to find a metal record that achieves this level of instant infectiousness.” The album’s first single, “Dark Passenger” — which recently premiered on the nationally syndicated metal radio show “Full Metal Jackie” and is the track that serves as the A-side of the band’s new 7″, which is on sale now — for free as part of the PROSTHETIC RECORDS Winter Sampler by clicking HERE

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ABORT Recommends…Naughty and Nice: The Last Yule – Tuesday Dec 18th 2012, FREE at The London Pub, Vancouver B.C.

December 16th, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

(CLICK TO ENLARGE)

Tuesday, December 18 Stoop Fam & London Pub present…
< <- NAUGHTY & NICE : THE LAST YULE ->>
*** FREE Entry | CHEAP Drinks | LIVE Rap/Soul ***

Join us and get hamboned for the holidays with your local hip-hop sound providers! Including…

K-REC

http://www.kentstephany.com/

FRIENDS WITH THE HELP

http://www.friendswiththehelp.com/

http://www.facebook.com/friendswiththehelp

HOT FOR ASTRONOMY

http://www.youtube.com/HotForAstronomy

http://www.facebook.com/hotforastronomy

FRANCESCA BELCOURT

http://www.youtube.com/user/FrancescaBelcourt

http://www.facebook.com/FrancescaBelcourtMusic

FULLY FADED

http://www.fullyfaded.com/

http://www.facebook.com/fullyfaded

CLOTH BROTHERS

http://www.facebook.com/clothbrothers

http://theclothbrothers.bandcamp.com/

& special guest

MR. ARCHIVE

http://mrarchive.bandcamp.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mr-Archive/415193705158772?ref=hl

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Live Review: Benny Benassi with Guests, Nov 3rd 2012 – Celebrities, Vancouver B.C.

November 7th, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

(CLICK TO ENLARGE | Photo – Chris McKibbin)

Live Review: Benny Benasi with Pink is Punk and Congorock
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
Celebrities

Saturday night at Celebrities is generally a crazy time for lovers of dance music. Triple that craziness and invite a huge DJ such as Benny Benassi behind the decks, and you’ve got last Saturday’s monster show. The dark dungeon of the nightclub that is Celebrities was already packed and bouncing for openers Pink is Punk and Congorock, the energy of the crowd already hitting the ceiling. Congorock traded off with Benny who raised a glass of champagne to the fiery crowd and began his set. The rest of the night was a success for his Vancouver stop of the Rough Road Tour, with a mesmerizing light show and a constant sea of hands raised on the dance floor.

By: Chris McKibbin

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Lamb of God Issue First Official Statement On Randy Blythe’s Detainment

July 6th, 2012 Filed under: News/Calendar/Industry, Uncategorized by MetalEditor

(Lamb-of-god.com) – “First of all, thanks to everyone who has reached out in support of Randy and each of us in this terrible situation. It’s noted and very much appreciated.

We have been keeping our heads down and not speaking out due to the fluid nature of the situation and the constantly changing information that even we receive daily. Within an hour things can do endless 180’s. It’s maddening to try and make heads or tails.

We’re taking the time to speak to you as it has been a significant period of time since this situation began and while nothing is immediately clear to any of us, we are not trying to keep anyone in the dark.

We have reached out and are making use of the resources we have acquired to help our brother who is still detained in Czech jail.

In the two years since, we were never notified of anything related to this incident.

Randy is our brother and we assure you, we are all staying very positive for him, working endlessly behind the scenes to provide any and all assistance possible.

The best we can do is to stay positive and continue to support our friend that we know is innocent.

We know that justice will prevail and we will continue to do our part to support our friend. ”

Donate to Randy’s Legal Fund

READ THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT

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Album Review: Exumer – Fire and Damnation

April 8th, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

Album Review: Exumer
Fire and Damnation
Metal Blade Records

Fire and Damnation, the quadranscentennial comeback from German thrashers Exumer, is here at long last. It’s not as dark as Venom, not as fast as Slayer, and probably won’t make you want to stick your head in an oven. But, and this is a big one – while being ever so slightly more melodic than early Exumer work, make no mistake, Fire and Damnation as a whole seems to be far more brutal. Although to be fair, this may just be due to a much cleaner production, which of course comes down to a matter of taste.

As a bear arising from a particularly long winter’s hibernation Fire and Damnation likewise has the sound of what you might call a band ‘returning to spring training.’ Though not as frantic as Possessed by Fire, this newest release awakens within a desire for the fiery carnage that truly great metal proclaims.

Kicking off festivities is the title track, “Fire and Damnation,” preparing listeners for the bloodshed to come. Continuing the sonic fury shortly thereafter is “The Weakest Limb,” also a blissfully pissed-off track. There are very few weak points on this album: “Vermin of the Sky” and “Crushing Point,” for example, seem somewhat lackluster. Ending the album on a most definitely solid point, “Tribal Furies” provides one last hearty dose of face shredding and visceral lacerations.

As of late, a trend seems to be taking root among bands that have long lost their original glory – think Angel Witch, and so on. Thankfully, unlike these other groups, Exumer pulls off a return to power with flying colors.

Metalblade – Exumer

By Chris Neuberger

WANT MORE ALBUM REVIEWS? CLICK HERE

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KONTEST: Win Tickets To See REDMAN Live In Concert! October 15th, Vancouver

October 10th, 2011 Filed under: Exclusive!, News/Calendar/Industry, Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

We are giving away a prize pack, 1 Winner will receive:

One (1) Pair of Tickets to see REDMAN w/ Madchild and guests, October 15th, 2011, at GOSSIP Nightclub in Vancouver, BC

Email kontests [at] abortmag.com and put “REGGIE NOBLE RULES” in the subject line and you could WIN!

Winner will be selected by random draw and notified by email.

Contest closes Friday, October 14th, 2011 at 5 PM PST

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MSH Sessions presents

REDMAN

w/ MADCHILD

Guests:
Deezus, Hip Hop Junkeez, Terell Safadi, Discreet & Greg B
and DJ C-Stylez

Tickets Starting at $25

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DRESS CODE:
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Doors 9pm-3am
19+ (2 Pieces of VALID Government ID)
Group Bookings: ferry@mshsessions.com

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Rapper CASUAL Drops New Video for “Fiend For Hip-Hop”

September 23rd, 2011 Filed under: News/Calendar/Industry, Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

Fresh off a string of Rock The Bells performances and a free show at Highline Ballroom in New York City, Hieroglyphic crew member Casual is back with the latest video from his recently released album, Hierophant. The album, which includes features from features Tajai of Souls of Mischief, fellow Hiero member Pep Love, and Thomas Pridgen, former drummer of The Mars Volta, was originally released for free through Casual’s Bandcamp earlier this year and will now be packaged and re-released at retail on October 18th.

Now, as Casual continues to push forward towards release, he’s dropping a new video for fans, for the song “Fiend For Hip-Hop.” A self-directed clip – Casual has stayed busy of late directing videos for a handful of artists in the Bay – “Fiend For Hip-Hop,” as the title suggests, finds Smash Rockwell at his sharpest lyrically, spitting his verses while taking photos with a variety of video vixens.

LISTEN TO OUR EXCLUSIVE PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH CASUAL HERE

hieroglyphics.com

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Cash Kings 2011: Hip-Hop’s Top Earners

August 13th, 2011 Filed under: News/Calendar/Industry, Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

(Forbes/Photo – AP) – This week Jay-Z and Kanye West unveiled their long-awaited collaboration, Watch the Throne. The album’s timing and title couldn’t have been more appropriate—the Empire State of Mind rapper is hip-hop’s top earner with $37 million in the past 12 months, claiming his fourth Cash Kings crown in five years; his partner-in-rhyme ranked third.

Fueled by the tail end of his Blueprint 3 Tour and a vast portfolio of business interests, Jay-Z barely edged second-ranked Diddy—who raked in $35 million, roughly half of that total coming from a lucrative partnership with Diageo’s Ciroc vodka—but handily topped West, who earned $16 million. The duo is steaming ahead with plans for co-headlining tour starting this fall.
“Jay-Z and Kanye are hip-hop ambassadors,” says Steve Stoute, chief of branding firm Translation and author of The Tanning of America. “They bring the art form around the world, and they’ve taken production and everything to the next level. Now they’ve got a chance to grow with their global audience.”

“Da List”

1. Jay-Z: $37 million

2. Diddy: $35 million

3. Kanye West: $16 million

4. Lil Wayne: $15 million

5. Bryan “Birdman” Williams: $15 million

6. Eminem: $14 million

7. Snoop Dogg: $14 million

8.Dr. Dre: $14 million

9. Akon: $13 million

10. Ludacris: $12 million

11. Wiz Khalifa: $11 million

12. Drake: $11 million

13. Pharrell Williams: $10 million

14. Timbaland: $7 million

15. Swizz Beatz: $6.5 million

16.Nicki Minaj: $6.5 million

17. Rick Ross: $6 million

18. 50 Cent: $6 million

19. Pitbull: $6 million

20. T-Pain: $5 million

21. B.o.B: $5 million

READ MORE HERE

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R.I.P. – Jani Lane Dead: Warrant Singer Dies At 47

August 12th, 2011 Filed under: News/Calendar/Industry, R.I.P., Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

(Huffington Post/Photo – Sleazeroxx.com) – Jani Lane, the former lead singer of the metal rock band Warrant, has died in Los Angeles. He was 47.

Officer Sara Faden says Lane’s body was found Thursday in a Woodland Hills hotel. She had no immediate information on the cause or circumstances of his death. With his long blond hair and tight leather outfits, Lane embodied the excess of 1980s “hair metal” rock bands. He joined Warrant in 1984 and wrote such hits as “Heaven,” “Down Boys” and “Cherry Pie.”

He had an on-and-off relationship with the band, leaving it in 1992 before returning and quitting again several times.

READ MORE HERE

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RoadTrip: 2011 SMOKEOUT FESTIVAL Sat. Nov 5th, 2011 San Bernadino, CA

July 9th, 2011 Filed under: News/Calendar/Industry, Road Trip, Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

The All Day Mind Opening Music Festival

Returns
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011
NOS EVENTS CENTER
SAN BERNARDINO, CA

For the first time, the Cypress Hill Smokeout is offering Early Bird tickets along with a special lay away option!
You better hurry, Early Bird Pre-Sale will be available for a limited time only.

Early Bird Pre-Sale Begins: Saturday, July 16 @ 10:00 am PST
Early Bird Pre-Sale Ends: Friday, July 29 @ 10:00 pm PST

GET EARLY BIRD TICKETS

Stay connected and let us know who you want to see at Smokeout 2011:
www.facebook.com/cypresshillsmokeoutfestival
www.myspace.com/cypresshillsmokeout
www.twitter.com/smokeout_fest

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Duck Down Music is opening a Canadian Branch

July 2nd, 2011 Filed under: News/Calendar/Industry, Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

(HipHopGalaxy) – Duck Down Music is opening a Canadian Branch as a breeding ground for new & exciting artists in the Canadian Territories. Duck Down will provide consulting, marketing & distribution to emerging Canadian talent (both producers & MCs) that the label feels has strong potential and represents the labels tributes for authentic, original music. Duck Down has always had a genuine Canadian fan-base, consistently selling out shows in Toronto and Montreal, and working closely with standout Canadian producers such as Marco Polo and Moss.

Leading the charge under the new Canadian-Division is Toronto-based rapper, Promise.

duckdown.com

READ MORE HERE

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R.I.P – Macho Man Randy Savage dies in Car Crash at 58

May 20th, 2011 Filed under: Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

(TMZ.com) – TMZ spoke with Randy’s brother, Lanny Poffo, who tells us the wrestling legend suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 9:25 AM, and lost control of his vehicle.

Earlier this month, Savage celebrated his 1-year anniversary with his new wife Lynn. Savage was 58.

Macho Man began wrestling in the WWF in 1985 and became a superstar with his trademark catchphrase “Ooooooh Yeaahhhhh.” Savage was so popular, he became the spokesperson for Slim Jim in the mid ’90s … and became virtually synonymous with the brand.

UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol tells TMZ … Savage was driving his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he veered across a concrete median … through oncoming traffic … and “collided head-on with a tree.” Savage was transported to Largo Medical center, where he died from his injuries. Savage’s wife was also a passenger in the vehicle during the collision — but survived with “minor injuries.” She was transported to a different local hospital where she was treated.

READ MORE HERE

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KONTEST! WIN MANNIE FRESH Tickets (Vancouver, April 14th)

April 11th, 2011 Filed under: Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

We are giving away a prize pack, 3 Winners will receive:

One (1) Pair of Tickets to see MANNIE FRESH April 14th, 2011, at BAR NONE in Vancouver, BC

Email kontests [at] abortmag.com and put “I’M SO FRESH” in the subject line and you could WIN!

All winners will be selected by random draw and notified by email.
Contest closes Thursday, April 14th, 2011 at 5 PM PST

TICKETS/INFO HERE

Courtesy of ABORT Magazine and Donnelly Group

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SPRING GATHERING 2011 MUSIC FESTIVAL & MEDICAL MARIJUANA EXPO:Tickets On Sale This Friday!

April 7th, 2011 Filed under: News/Calendar/Industry, Uncategorized by Editor in Chief

GUERILLA UNION presents
DR. GREENTHUMB, TOMMY CHONG, and SNOOP DOGG’S
SPRING GATHERING 2011 MUSIC FESTIVAL & MEDICAL MARIJUANA EXPO
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We promised you bigger and better-so we’re giving you bigger and better! One would only expect the best when you have Snoop Dogg as a recently added partner and ambassador of the festival. The Doggfather himself will be joining fellow partners Dr. Greenthumb and Tommy Chong!

Live and all on one stage, June 11 at the NOS Events Center:

SNOOP DOGG
CYPRESS HILL
TRAVIS BARKER with MIX MASTER MIKE
STEPHEN MARLEY
COLLIE BUDDZ
And more to be announced!

Hosted by:
B Real
Tommy Chong
Snoop Dogg
Shelby

In addition to this all-star lineup, Guerilla Union and Medicine and Music Project will be providing a safe and secure onsite consumption area for medical marijuana patients. If you didn’t go to Cypress Hill’s SmokeOut Festival 2010, then you can only imagine how ground-breaking this is! Stay posted for rules and procedures at www.springgathering.com.

Partake in yet another momentous event and get your tickets to Spring Gathering! Guerilla Union subscribers get first dibs on pre-sale tickets THIS Friday!

PRE-SALE Friday, 4/8 @ 10am PST – 10pm PST
Password: GREENTHUMB

ON-SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Saturday, 4/9 @ 10am PST

For more information, visit
springgathering.com
weedmaps.com

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Last Rites Gallery presents “Song of the Sirens” – Saturday, March 26th, 7pm NYC, NY

March 22nd, 2011 Filed under: News/Calendar/Industry, Uncategorized, Visuals - Art/Tattoos/Reader Submissons by Editor in Chief

Saturday, March 26th, Last Rites Gallery presents it¹s first all-female group show. Known for exhibiting “Dark Art“ – a genre typically outnumbered by male artists, The gallery has set out to present a feminine twist on this hard-edged style. Just as the Siren song lured sailors to their violent death, over 17 female artists will be entrancing viewers with the beauty of their aesthetic, leading them into a more sinister realm.

Among this diverse group of talent is Tara McPherson- a fine artist & illustrator who¹s been profiled by publications including Vanity Fair and Spin, in addition to her work for rock bands such as Beck and Modest Mouse and commercial clients such as Warner Brothers and Nike; Niagara- former member of the punk band Destroy All Monsters, now creating striking depictions of strong women which have been exhibited in galleries & museums around the planet; Lady Pink- a world renowned graffiti artist who’s artwork has been gracing the streets since the since the 80’s, as well as presented in collections including the Whitney Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, and the MET in New York City; and Amy Crehore’s mysterious, dream-like narratives have been exhibited in notable galleries and museums for many years and commissioned by America’s top magazine and book publishers such as ESPN Magazine, Esquire, Forbes, GQ and Rolling Stone.

Featuring diverse subject matter and a variety of media from:  Amy Crehore, Imminent Disaster, Yoko D’Holbachie, Leslie Ditto, Dan-ah Kim, Danni Shinya Luo, Angie Mason, Tara McPherson, Miso, Catherine Brooks and Tamara Cervenka aka Isobel Milena, Niagara, Lisa Petrucci, Lilly Piri, Mijn Schatje, Pink Smith, Allison Sommers…and more!

lastritesgallery.com/shows.php

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Carrie Reichardt’s “Mad in England” March 11 – April 10, 2011, Ink_d Gallery (London, UK)

March 8th, 2011 Filed under: News/Calendar/Industry, Uncategorized, Visuals - Art/Tattoos/Reader Submissons by Editor in Chief

UK renegade potter and leading anarchist Carrie Reichardt will be bringing an eccentric twist to all things British at Ink_d Gallery.

As we build up towards the media mania of The Royal Wedding, Reichardt has decided she just can’t take it anymore – Mad in
England represents the Great British Empire as ‘Cruel Britannia’ through her unique anarchic vision. Subverting many of the British
Establishment icons; Union Jacks, Royalty and Quaint English Tea Sets and customs, Reichardt sets out to smash the system but in rather
genteel way……

As always, her work will be some of the most radical, politically charged (and really quite weird) ceramic and mosaic work you are ever
likely to see in the UK.

With prices for ceramic work starting at £20, everyone can afford a bit of anarchy in their home.

MORE INFO HERE

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