Youtube - Living Legends feat Chuck D and Snoop Dogg

Youtube has come out with a new musical concept where you can video record a short question for a large music star and they will reply to you via video (if your question is chosen.) Apparently they've already done 1 run with the Rolling Stones - I didn't even hear about that one. This 2nd edition of Living Legends features Public Enemy's Chuck D and Snoop Dogg.

Check it out. They haven't answered any questions yet (submit until Aug 11, 08) but there are loads of video testimonials that are pretty good.

http://www.youtube.com/livinglegends

Snoop and Chuck video


Rolling Stones video

Andjela's fabulous going away

Go serbia! Bye Adjela until October. Featuring guest appearances from Kim K, Sasha, Laurent, Irena, Mel, Kim D, Todd O, Ivy, Vanja.

Here's a little Sunday / Monday fun

Once again biking makes the pics page. Rented some super cool Giant Simple Cruisers - buy one def worth it. Great fun to ride. Hit a little Imamt Day celebrations @ BC Place Stadium. Here you'll see rockclimbing pics - made it to the top and some bouncy slide pics - made it to the bottom.



A casual drive down the street brings us to a softball game in the East Vanizzle park with the Section 3 crew (tie game after 7 innings) followed by a bday bbq for Ryan on top of The Spot building just before another gorgeous Vancouver sunset.



Power went out all over downtown today (Monday). See some BC Hydro trucks out and about fixing things. Seemed the problem had some origination in the the old Marble Arch / Gecko Club nightclub area Richards Street. The last pic is just randomly ironic - please be careful when stealing from this constructions site as they have razor wire set up to keep you out. That's nice of them to tell the theives.



Go see Hellboy 2. Great movie by the Pan's Labyrinth director.

Still summering all over town

Here are a few days all rolled into one. Filming a music video at the Vancouver Public Library. Huge waterfight organized through Facebook @ LumberMan's Arch. Looks like there were thousands of people out with water guns and super soakers etc having fun in the park. Flirted with some cute Brazillian girls .Must be sure to remember the waterfight next year and show up prepared. Street performer balancing in the air on a skateboard and juggling flaming batons at Granvlle Island. Had to stop by Sammy J Peppers for a plate or 2 of steak bites on the way out. Kept rolling the bikes along False Creek South and ended up in the middle of the Underwear Affair - loads of marathon runners racing in their skivvies raising money for charity. It all goes to "cancers below the waist" including prostate, ovarian, testicular, bladder and all those other great fart-jokes spots. They had a cool jazz band on the corner bandstand near Science World encouraging the runners as they passed the 4 kilometer marker. Closed out the evening smoking cigars and having drinks @ Revolucion in Yaletown, then a quick jump across the street for midnight dinner and sangria at Glowbal Restaurant.

My new haircut

Not now chief I'm in the zone. Gotta love those krishnas, you take the high road and I'll take the low @ the Blarney Stone, passed out in the street, Dj Matty Cee, the one and only Lucy @ the Modern.

Peanut Gallery art show

Art opening @ the Peanut Gallery / corner of pender and richards, downstairs. Art wasn't too good. Band playing and a cool bar service set up. Model shot to close.

I love lamp

Circa 1920
A quilted blue mercury glass pendant fixture on custom made, solid brass fittings finished in polished nickel finish. The fittings for this fixture are custom made by the Remains Lighting workshop. Due to the antique nature of this item, there may be variations from piece to piece, as well as nicks or imperfections in the glass.

5 fixtures total available
$1,500 per fixture
Current height: 40"
Minimum height: 15"
Diameter: 9"

http://www.remains.com/item_HL3333.aspx

Kanye West launches "travel agency"

I don't know how early or late I am with this news but Kayne West is launching an "online travel agency".

Here's the blurb from mtv.co.uk

"Kanye West starts a travel business to ferry his fans around the world... Kanye West has launched a a travel company to allow his huge world-wide fanbase to buy tickets to any of his gigs and arrange travel and accommodation to the shows.

The company, KTV (Kanye Travel Ventures), will operate from the site www.KanyeTravel.com.

Flashing Lights singer West has talked with industry experts about the venture. It's expected that other artists will now follow suit in launching their own travel companies."

Are you kidding??!! This looks a lot like a standard not-well-integrated travel affiliate program to me. It's not even integrated with his tour schedule in any way. Weak.

Monger Breakfast by Frank Kozik

Just bought the full series pack of Monger Breakfast.

 

Served up surly by Frank Kozik, these early risers are overcooked and unimpressed.

The menu calls for angry smorkin' bacon, crack'd egg, stale donut and toast and bitter coffee. Eat all 5.

 

Can't wait for delivery.

 

Bruno Bozzetto Olympics Animation

Funny video about the Olympic Games by an animator from RAI Italian TV. Please don't sue me Vanoc.

Redbull Soapbox Race Vancouver

It all goes down September 7th. The Redbull Soapbox Race will fly down W 4th Ave in Kitsilano (from Vine to Burrard). Arrive early to secure your spot for this sure shit-show. Deadline for entering your 'racer' is July 4th.

RACE FORMAT

The race is open to anyone who not only thinks they can build the greatest thing on wheels, but is actually willing to drive their creation downhill. Two cars will race on a closed track. Although you’ll be racing against each other, you’re still racing against the clock. Not literally, of course. Clocks don't know how to drive soapbox cars. But winners will be selected, in part, based on their course times.

JUDGING CRITERIA

1) Creativity - It’s not enough that it actually moves. Outrageous is what we want. The preposterous. The ostentatious. Your soapbox should be an extension of you, so have fun when you design it. Be wild. Be crazy. Be anything you want. Just not ordinary.

2) Speed - Not to state the obvious, but this event is, first and foremost, a race. So the fastest one across the finish line is definitely going to be looked favourably upon. And you actually have to cross the finish line with the vehicle.

3) Showmanship - We said the first one to cross the finish line will be looked favourably upon. We didn’t say they’d win. Speed is nothing without a little personality. OK, a lot of personality. So wow us with your stage routine, impress us with your charisma and of course, dazzle us with your showmanship.

Full info @ http://www.redbullsoapbox.ca/

RZA live performance in Vancouver

RZA of the world famous Wu-Tang Clan performed live @ Richards on Richards last Wednesday June 25th. He rolled in with a full band and looked ready to rock it. Some technical issues with the show - ie the mics kept cutting out - kind of affected the show :(

Listen to RZA here http://www.last.fm/music/RZA

Show us your Munny :: art toy exhibit @ the Modern

Sorry this posting's a bit late. This show actually happened last Thursday night.

30 vancouver artists submitted customised Munny figures for this unique show. Pricing for these 1-off pieces ranged from $150 - $500 each. Munny pics to follow.

Some of these are now available for sale @ Voltage 4346 Main St http://www.voltageland.com/

Full exhibit with proper photos etc here http://www.voltageland.com/shop/pages-main/category-47_48/munny-shows-show-us-your-munny-vol-2.html

New Vancouver nightclub opening soon :: Pop Opera

Coming soon... the newest venue from Donnelly Hospitality "Pop Opera". Opening in the old Luce space with a complete reno and brand new everything. Stay tuned for more info on grand openings etc.

http://www.clubzone.com/c/Vancouver/Nightclub/Pop_Opera.html

Canada Day picnic in Strathcona Park Vancouver with Djs, drinks and Bbqs

Woke up to a txt msg invite to a Canada Day bbq @ Strathcona Park. A little meat and a little mix shopping later and we're there! Thanks to www.teamcream.ca for the bbq and Djs. Photos of Cherchez la Femme promoing the next house party jammy jam, the bbqs with Djs, Yaletown Grand Prix 08 bike race and a nice ass shot to a well deserved asshole.