The White Stripes are coming to a town near you with their documentary Under Great White Northern Lights. The feature is not to be missed, and if you are in LA, there is still some tickets left for the showing on March 15th at the Egyptian.
In the summer of 2007, shortly after the release of their 6th album Icky Thump, The White Stripes headed north of their hometown of Detroit to embark on an ambitious journey across Canada. The plan was to play a show in every province and territory in Canada, from B.C. to Newfoundland to Nunavut. “Having never done a tour of Canada, Meg and I thought it was high time to go whole hog…from the ocean to the permafrost” says Jack White. “We wanted to play out of the way towns that don’t usually get shows…the shows are better, it’s better for the people, it’s a better experience, it’s way more unique, something interesting is going to happen…hopefully.”Jack White is a true rock star, turning simplicity into greatness. In the documentary, Jack mentions that one of the reasons they are successful in what they do is that he is good at being creative inside a box. He continues to say that having all the colors in the world on a palette is what kills creativity. Interesting outlook.
One of the most talented artists out there now, B.o.B. finally gets the light he deserves with the hit single Nothin’ On You featuring Bruno Mars. The song has made its way to the Billboard Rhythmic Top 10 Airplay Charts, fastest than any other debut since Drake’s “Best I Ever Had.” B.o.B Presents: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray, his debut album on Atlantic Records, comes out on April 27th showcasing his versatility and true musical genius. Bob can play several instruments and produces most of his music, not to mention, the depth of his imagination is transparent in his story-telling and entertaining flow. What out for the kid! The video for the single was shot in LA and finally came out today:
The Coachella Line Up In Retrospective Competition winning posters: Coachella 1969-1998. Each winner earned a ticket to the Coachella 2010 Festival taking place in Indio, CA on April 16, 17 and 18.
So, which year tops them all?
Just in time to cure some of your post carnival celebration hangover and in anticipation of the upcoming World Cup Nike drops some supa-dupa dopeness with the Nike Brasil Black Pack.
As a 5-Time International Footbol Champion, Brasil is one of the most feared teams in the world. Their signature bright yellow, blue and green uniforms …
Where Amazing Happens. The NBA got something right here. Big Shots. Crunch Time. One Second Left. Jay may not like it (his Nets! either) and it may be March Madness time but this spot has got me pumped. Thinking about what’s coming around the corner. This year’s NBA Playoffs should hopefully display some entertaining drama.
We Were Promised Jetpacks played for a sold-out crowd at the Troubadour on February 26th in LA. The Scottish act continues to pull it off live and had the audience singing along to every song throughout the evening. If you are going to SXSW, be sure to catch the band at one of their gigs:
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When it comes to late night, I was always with Coco and more recently I think Jimmy Kimmel is hands-down the king. Jay is done and Letterman will continue to have his moments. Newcomer, George Lopez and Lopez Tonight are slowly making a name for themselves and are featuring the cast of The Jersey Shore …
I recently attended a continuing education class in The Art of Negotiation. I’ve taken a few classes like this in the past and will honestly say that this class had been the most beneficial yet. The thing is, everyone regardless of age or gender anyone can gain from being a skilled negotiator – whether in …
Los Angeles based Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight is featuring Castle Greyskull Under the Influence: Master of the Universe tribute art show. By the power of Greyskull, don’t miss this show the art is disturbingly powerful.
Combining two of my favorite things, Rio and Playmobil – creator Rodrigo Pereira who is a popular art/intervention artist in Rio, Brasil has produced other public installation works in Rio previously but none as playful and creative as this Playmobil parking barricades ‘public works improvement project.’
Part street-art, part graffiti, this is a public art intervention …
