“Look into it – if you know how…” A new show by longtime artist and friend, Rich Jacobs opens Saturday, January 28, 2012. In this new exhibition, Jacobs leads with the feelings associated with the creative process. In making abstract work the artist investigates the question of why he himself is drawn to making things. Jacobs’s newest body of work shows a more mature departure from his well-known figurative character heads that we have seen in the past, yet follow the same atonal rhythms that his music displays. With almost 100 new pieces including works on wood, pencil drawings, renderings, and patterns, Jacobs modestly asks that viewer just consider his works for a brief moment. “Beauty is a rare thing” says the artist, he hopes one will be inspired to make things after viewing the show. “Just a glance” he requests, “a look into it – if you can.”

Coinciding with this new exhibition will be a small “Move” group show, curated by Rich Jacobs. Featuring one piece each by artists: Sandy Yang, Aya Muto, Jeff Canham, Amanda Marsalis, James Gallagher, Billy Sprague, Orion Shepherd , Kelly Nicholson, Jordin Isip, Simone Shubuck, Erika Barboa, Clint Woodside, Tim Kerr, and possibly more. Each artist has been selected by Jacobs to show the influences and sometimes inspirations for his abstract works. As one approaches the gallery entrance -the viewer will instantly be asked a lot to visually consider. is it a large group show or the work of one artist? there seems to be groups of work that seem informed by one another but only somewhat loosely…there is a line that ties them together-what is it? It my just be the line, the energy, the color….wow the palette has changed some over the years too…a little brighter and hopeful this time. We invite you to “Look into it – if you know how.”

Following a short batch of dates with Clutch in December, Raleigh, North Carolina legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY are pleased to announce a U.S. headlining tour this March. Set to commence on March 1 at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City, the trek will hit 15 cities including two performances at this year’s SXSW Music Conference in Austin. The band will be joined by Torche, Valient Thorr and A Storm Of Light.

Commented vocalist/bassist Mike Dean of the upcoming shows: “We think the lineup of music on this tour is really compatible without every band doing the same thing. We’re really proud to be on this bill and touring on a new album.”

As a precursor to the tour, the band will play one-off show with Hail!Hornet at the Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina on January 22. The special performance will coincide with a screening of Slow Southern Steel, the long-anticipated southern metal documentary produced by Rwake vocalist, CT.

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY w/ Hail!Hornet
1/22/2012 The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY w/ Torche, Valient Thorr, A Storm Of Light
03/01/2012 Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
03/02/2012 Sonar – Baltimore, MD
03/03/2012 Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC
03/05/2012 Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH
03/06/2012 Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI
03/07/2012 Double Door – Chicago, IL
03/08/2012 Triple Rock – Minneapolis, MN
03/09/2012 Beaumont Club – Kansas City, MO
03/10/2012 Downtown Music Hall – Little Rock, AR
03/11/2012 Hi-Tone Café – Memphis, TN
03/12/2012 Trees – Dallas, TX
03/14/2012 SXSW – Austin, TX ! #
03/15/2012 SXSW – Austin, TX ! #
03/17/2012 One Eyed Jacks – New Orleans, LA #
03/18/2012 Zydeco – Birmingham, AL #
! = No Torche
# = No Valient Thorr

The U.S. run of dates will coincide with CORROSION OF CONFORMITY’s self-titled full-length, set for North American release on February 28, 2012 via Candlelight Records. Recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Los Angeles, the 11-track offering was produced by the band in cooperation with long-time collaborator John Custer, mixed by John Lousteau (Foo Fighters) and sports artwork by Seldon Hunt (Melvins, High On Fire). Featuring the esteemed Animosity line-up of vocalist/bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman, and drummer/vocalist Reed Mullin, the album’s release closes a six year recording gap and completes over a year of concentrated writing and recording for the band.

“C.O.C. weren’t following any trends. They just incorporated all the things they liked about thrash, punk and ‘70s metal originators Black Sabbath into their constantly evolving sound. It secured them artistic and commercial credibility.” — Allmusic.com

The Hammer Museum presents Made in L.A., the first in an ongoing series of exhibitions focused on artwork created in the Los Angeles region. Made in L.A. 2012, organized by the Hammer Museum in collaboration with LA><ART, will be presented at the Hammer Museum, LA><ART and the L.A. Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Art Park from June 3 – September 2, 2012. Building upon the tradition of Hammer Invitational exhibitions, Made in L.A. 2012 will feature roughly 60 artists with an emphasis on emerging and under-recognized artists. The Hammer is also pleased to announce that Wells Fargo has come on board as Made in L.A 2012’s Presenting Sponsor, an important and substantial commitment to this inaugural citywide event.

Made in L.A. 2012 is organized by a team of curators from both institutions including Hammer Senior Curator Anne Ellegood, Hammer Curator Ali Subotnick, LA><ART Director Lauri Firstenberg, LA><ART Associate Director and Senior Curator Cesar Garcia, and LA><ART Curator-at-large Malik Gaines. The exhibition will debut new installations, videos, films, sculptures, performances, and paintings commissioned specifically for the exhibition and will offer a snapshot of the current trends and practices coming out of Los Angeles, one of the most active and energetic art communities in the world.

Made in L.A. 2012 will also include the Venice Beach Biennial, from July 13 – 15, 2012, made possible through the generous support of the Teiger Foundation. For this unconventional and slightly unpredictable project directed by Ali Subotnick, the Venice Beach boardwalk will become a readymade exhibition space inspired by the Arsenale at the “real” Venice Biennale. Over the course of the weekend, 40 to 50 artists will collaborate with boardwalk artists, creating new bodies of work, displaying site specific sculptures and/or installations, and presenting performances along the boardwalk.

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For more info, visit http://hammer.ucla.edu/

The Hurley Australian Bowl-Riding Championships are coming to you from Bar Beach Newcastle on January 28, 2012. Save the date, should be interesting if the OZ riders we know are present. Head to www.abcskate.com.au for more information or hit their facebook page.

Saturday, Jan 28th – ELIMINATIONS & FINALS

REGISTRATION CLOSES Friday 27th 4:00 PM
8:00 – 9:00 OPEN PRACTICE
DEW AM JAM:
Format: 2 Heats; Jam format, top 6 scores advance to Final.
9.00 – 9.20 Practice Heats 1-2
9.20 – 9.40 Heat 1
9.40 – 10.00 Heat 2
Master’s Eliminations:
Format: 3 Heats; Jam format, top 6 scores advance to Final.
10.00 – 10.20 Practice (Master’s only)
10.20 – 10.40 Heat 1
10.40 – 11.00 Heat 2
11.00 – 11.20 Heat 3
Pro Eliminations:
Format: 5 Heats; Jam format, top 8 scores advance to Final.
11.20 – 11.50 Practice Heats 1-4
11.50 – 12.20 Heat 1
12.20 – 12.50 Heat 2
12.50 – 1.20 Heat 3
1.20 – 1.50 Heat 4
1.50 – 2.20 Practice Heats 5-8
2.20 – 2.50 Heat 5
2.50 – 3.20 Heat 6
3.20 – 3.50 Heat 7
3.50 – 4.20 Heat 8
WOMEN
Format: 1 Heat; all in, Jam format, skaters ranked 1st to last.
4.20 – 4.30 Practice

The film is being distributed via digital and home video by Cinema Guild, which will present the film exclusively via ITunes starting February 1st, 2012 as part of the celebration of Black History Month and then via home video starting   February 22nd, 2012.

When Fishbone first emerged from California, no other band sounded or looked like them, and the weight of their innovative and iconic presence is still being felt decades later.  Coinciding with the group’s 25th anniversary, filmmakers Lev Anderson & Chris Metzler have directed a compelling new documentary, narrated by Laurence Fishburne.  Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone is both a fascinating and brutally honest look at the band’s history for longtime fans, as well as a perfect entry point for newcomers.

Everyday Sunshine is a documentary about the band Fishbone, musical pioneers who have been rocking on the margins of pop culture for the past 25 years.  From the streets of South Central-Los Angeles and the competitive Hollywood music scene of the 1980′s, the band rose to prominence, only to fall apart when on the verge of “making it.”

Laurence Fishburne narrates Everyday Sunshine, an entertaining cinematic journey into the personal lives of this unique Black rock band, and an untold story of fiercely individual artists in their quest to reclaim their musical legacy while debunking the myths of young Black men from urban America.  Highlighting the parallel journeys of a band and their city, Everyday Sunshine explores the personal and cultural forces that gave rise to California’s legendary Black punk sons that continue to defy categories and expectations.

At the heart of Fishbone’s story is lead singer Angelo Moore and bassist Norwood Fisher who show how they keep the band rolling, out of pride, desperation and love for their art.  To overcome money woes, family strife, and the strain of being aging Punk rockers on the road, Norwood and Angelo are challenged to re-invent themselves in the face of dysfunction and ghosts from a painful past.

The documentary includes interviews with: Gwen Stefani (No Doubt), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Ice-T (rapper), Branford Marsalis (saxophonist), Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction, Porno For Pyros), Questlove (The Roots), and more.

Trailer:

Official Documentary Website
Official Band Website

New EP, Crazy Glue, Available in Stores Now!

Stacy Peralta’s film, Bones Brigade : An Autobiography will have it’s West Coast premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on the evening of Thursday, February, 2nd at 8:00pm. The red carpet starts at 7:00pm.

Tommy Guerrero, Steve Caballero, Rodney Mullen, Lance Mountain, Mike McGill, Stacy Peralta and George Powell have all confirmed their attendance. A Q & A will follow the film. Unfortunately, Tony Hawk will be out of the country and will not be able to attend.

Following info provided by the Film Festival. The film will be screened in the 2000-seat Arlington Theatre. Admission is sold only through the Santa Barbara International Film Festival via passes or Mini-Paks (10-pack for $125 and $57 for the 4-pack). The 4-pack Mini-Pak acts as a punch card where four people can see one film, one person can see four, or any combination thereof. As per the Festival’s longstanding policy, THERE WILL BE NO INDIVIDUAL MOVIE TICKETS SOLD. All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please direct any inquiries to

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
1528 Chapala Street, Suite 203
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
phone: 805-963-0023
email: generalinfo@sbfilmfestival.org

January 11, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA – Red Hot Chili Peppers regret to announce that they must postpone the start of their upcoming U.S. tour due to multiple foot injuries sustained by lead singer Anthony Kiedis. Kiedis recently underwent surgery to remove a crushed sesamoid bone and correct a detached flexor tendon in his foot and is expected to make a full recovery.

Tickets for the postponed dates will be honored at the rescheduled dates. The band is touring in support of current Grammy-nominated album I’m With You.

Old Date        New Date        City                             Venue
01/20              04/02              Sunrise, FL                Bank Atlantic Center*
01/21              03/31              Orlando, FL               Amway Arena*
01/23              03/29              St. Petersburg, FL     St. Pete Times Forum
01/25              04/06              Charlotte, NC            Time Warner Cable Arena
01/27              04/04              Raleigh, NC                RBC Center*
01/28              04/07              Columbia, SC             Colonial Life Arena*
01/30              04/10              Atlanta, GA                Gwinnett Center*
01/31              04/09              Greensboro, NC        Greensboro Coliseum
02/03              04/12              Memphis, TN              FedEx Forum*
02/04              10/04              New Orleans, LA        New Orleans Arena*
02/17              08/14              Oakland, CA               Oakland Arena*
02/18              08/15              Oakland, CA               Oakland Arena*
02/26              08/11              Los Angeles, CA         Staples Center*
02/27              08/12              Los Angeles, CA         Staples Center*
02/29              09/23              San Diego, CA            Valley View Casino Center*
03/02              09/25              Phoenix, AZ               Jobring Arena
03/04              09/27              Denver, CO                Pepsi Center*
03/06              09/29              San Antonio, TX        AT&T Center*
03/08              10/20              Houston, TX              Toyota Center*
03/09              10/02              Dallas, TX                   American Airlines Arena*
03/13              10/24              Tulsa, OK                   BOK Arena
03/15              10/22              Oklahoma City, OK  Chesapeake Arena
03/16              10/25              Little Rock, AR           Verizon Arena

* denotes the show is sold-out

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS ANNOUNCE MORE NORTH AMERICAN
TOUR DATES ON I’M WITH YOU WORLD TOUR
REVISED:  January 20, 2012 – Los Angeles – Multi-platinum rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced that a series of North American shows in April and May have been added to their upcoming I’m With You World Tour. Due to multiple foot injuries sustained by lead singer Anthony Kiedis, and subsequent surgery, the tour will now kick off on March 29th in St. Petersburg, FL, and crisscross the continent throughout 2012. Please see below for all upcoming confirmed dates. More will be announced in the coming weeks.

Red Hot Chili Peppers are touring in support of their current album I’m With You, which has received a Grammy nomination for “Rock Album of the Year.” In addition, the band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April.

NEWLY ANNOUNCED TOUR DATES:

04/27              Toronto, ON                          Air Canada Centre (on sale 1/27)
04/30              Ottawa, ON                           Scotiabank Place (on sale 1/27)
05/02              Montreal, QC                        Bell Centre (on sale 1/28)
05/04              Newark, NJ                            Prudential Center (on sale 1/28)
05/07              Boston, MA                           TD Garden (on sale 1/27)
05/10              Washington, DC                   Verizon Center (on sale 1/27)
05/11              Philadelphia, PA                   Wells Fargo Center (on sale 1/27)
05/25              St. Louis, MO                        Scottrade Center (on sale 1/28)
05/26              Grand Rapids, MI                 Van Andel Arena (on sale 1/27)
05/28              Chicago, IL                             Allstate Arena (on sale 1/28)
05/30              Pittsburgh, PA                      Consol Energy Center (on sale 1/27)
06/01              Detroit, MI                            Joe Louis Arena (on sale 1/27)
06/02              Cleveland, OH                      Quicken Loans Arena (on sale 1/27)
06/04              Columbus, OH                     Schottenstein Center (on sale 1/27)
06/06              Cincinnati, OH                      U.S. Bank Arena (on sale 1/27)
06/07              Louisville, KY                        KFC Yum Center (on sale 1/28)

* denotes the show is sold-out

You can hear more Wayne Kramer on SK8TRACKS Volume 3.  He’s alongside Jello Biafra, Duane Peters & The Great Unwashed, OFF! and many more and you can download them all for FREE! Don’t wait.

Palm Springs folks can see Olson’s cameo in Machotaildrop when it premieres at The Ace Hotel Palm Springs courtesy of Epidemic Skateboard Shop. It’s tomorrow January 11th, 2012 at 8pm sharp by the moroccan pool.  Sounds fancy so if you’re worried about a dress code or have any questions call Epidemic at (760) 346.4760.