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SHACK MANSION Torches light up in Colorado

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Shack ManSion

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he Shack Mansion may not have a marque, but it does have a“Pargo”. Fifteen minutes outside of downtown Denver just off interstate 70 in Arvada, I roll up to a busy glass blowing shop in an industrial park complex. I had originally planned to first visit The Shack Mansion and then venture off to see the group in Evergreen, but soon came to realized that it was in my best interest to slow roll my time at this shop. In addition to the SM crew, there were three guest artists: AKM, Creep and Wyoming busting out collaborations to the soulful sounds in the air and getting pieces ready for the first AGE show in Denver. There was enough going on here for me to savor and document.

Within the first hour, Burtoni, Wyoming, the doggies (Miss Piggy and Zelda) and I were taking a spin in The Pargo (the shop golf cart) around the complex. Definitely one of the highlights of my visits. As we maneuvered around the buildings, Ben said, “Thread it, thread it, thread it”… meaning thread the needle through a couple of bushes on either side of a sidewalk corner. As I was white knuckling it I could see that the dogs were use to this “E” ticket ride shenanigans. By the second hour we were off again on The Pargo to visit the crew at The Portal, four blocks away where Calm, Coyle and Kuhns were working. After a brief rendezvous we headed back to the shop where I photographed the goings on. As

the evening approached we put together a killer barbecue with steaks, bratwursts and beer, setting the tone for the rest of the night. Upon my return the next day, to my surprise The Pargo was undergoing a transformation, a face-lift and a new paint job. As I look back at my experience of The Shack Mansion I think about the lyrics of Snoop Dogg. “Rollin down the street, smokin indo, sippin on gin and juice. Laid back (with my mind on my money and my money on my mind)”, in describing everyone’s laid back nature. True Masters of Disaster. A genuinely pleasurable and unforgettable visit.

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Shack Man • Burtoni • Adam G • Silver Fox • Sigh F-Time • Miss Pigglesworth • The Legend of Zelda 18

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Burtoni and AKM Collaboration

QandA

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Burtoni and Shack Man Tell us the history and story of how and when The Shack Mansion came to be.

Shack Man: The shop in general started up in 2009, I opened a gallery/glass studio and just right off the bat the people that started working in my shop were folks that arrived from out of town. “Silver Fox” and Adam G were the first two guys to show up and then shortly after that WJC, Brian, and Alex Ubatuba ended up joining the crew. Then Nate Miers came in by the end of that first year and that was the crew for the first couple of years. We all pretty much wanted to work together and realized right off the bat we all had similar goals, sense of humor and got along really well. I guess within the first year, people who pass through Colorado, through Facebook or other glass events, people would start stopping in and working in the shop. The first couple people who really starting showing up a lot and spending time in the shop were Ben Burton (Burtoni) and Calvin (Calm). After a while we decided to move the shop and that was when Ben joined the group cause we were expanding and that is when it went from just my shop to being The Shack Mansion. How and when did you guys meet?

Ben: Probably in July 2010 at the Colorado Project out here through Nat Miers invitation. I had just moved from California and kind of started my homeless year and a half road trip trying to figure out where I wanted to live and stuff after leaving Hawaii. What is your shop’s motto?

Both: Nothing’s sacred at The Shack Mansion… We deface everything! LOL!

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Burtoni and AKM Collaboration

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What is the significance of Bo Jackson?

Brian: Adam G was the first one who brought the love of “Bo”. He’s pretty much the patron saint of the shop. We really respect his ability, his drive and his overall initiative. Yeah, Bo Jackson is a hero to the shop. Ben: He’s inspirational because he did so well at all sports that he’s ever done.

How has the The Pargo changed your way of life at the shop?

Ben: It’s the future of telecommunications! It has gotten us to reconnect with the other shop (The Portal). It’s a good way to take breaks and spend some free time just chillin’ out in between work sessions. Shack Man: As far as the connection between “The Portal” and “The Mansion”. It’s awesome just bringing the two crews together even tighter, ya know than we were… and our goal is to shrink our carbon footprint. Yeah!

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We’re not driving cars out there. Instead we’re driving an electric vehicle. #thepargolife How has being in Colorado affected your work?

Shack Man: I moved out here from Missouri. Just the all around energy out here. There’s definitely a tight grasping right off the bat that’s out here as well. In general it has been a nice beacon. The weather is nice for glass blowing all year round, plus the nature and wild life. It’s all pretty nice out here. Ben: Being in Colorado I’ve gotten the opportunity to work with a lot of really awesome & talented artists. I’ve learned a lot from them and because of how things are here, there’s a really good market as far as selling work, and just being comfortable producing work and not having to worry about any gray area or anything like that. Where do you see this industry going in the next couple of years?

Ben: Hopefully the industry continues to grow. Ya know, at least the pace it has been growing. It’s exponential... and even faster it seems everyday. There are more people that want to blow glass or come out to Colorado for one reason or another. As long as things continue the way they’re going , things are going to be great. Shack Man: As things get more accepting, the audience for what we’re doing will hopefully expand and continue to grow, opening up the door for artists to maybe move into different subjects or take them to a different place then they were before.

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What inspires you to do the work you do?

Shack Man: Most of what inspires me to do what I do is the community that supports my intentions in art, to pretty much pursue the things I want to make out of glass. I definitely do it for the people I work with and the communities in which I do work with. As far as other artist go, it’s nice and an accepting place to be a part of. Ben: The things that inspire me are probably the animal kingdom. I like making plants and animals. I guess I like the kind of nature and things around me. The other people I work around also inspire me. The kind that keep the creativity up and keep working in general. The motivation to eventually move back to Hawaii is also something that keeps me spired and working. Just looking forward to a better future kind of deal, ya know? Things just continue to get better. How often do you have guest artists?

Ben: We get guest artists coming through especially during the events 420 and 710. It use to be for The Colorado Project but now it’s just kind of like we get a lot of random stop byes and people that pass through. There’s not really any rhyme or reason to who, why or when people stop in. Sometimes people want to take a break and go visit Colorado for a week, make some money and have some fun. That’s just how it kind of goes. What do you enjoy most when collaborating with other artists?

Shack Man: I guess what I really like about collaborating is: 1) Working on a piece with my friend. Maybe on an idea we talked about or kind of came up with. 2) You know somebody with another set of skills and maybe bringing something to the table and help with the idea and whatever moves on. 3) Something like a one of a kind, one all, there’s no real production in the collaborating. It’s all about just kind of

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Creep and Burtoni Collaboration

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trying to achieve a single piece and not really holding back, making something that’s really cool. Ben: I like collaborating with people cause we come up with ideas that neither artist would necessarily come up with on their own. You can just combine different styles and skill sets and just create larger, more dynamic work. I guess you know it’s always a little bit more wild when you collaborate with someone then when you just make your own stuff. What’s your favorite part of the creative process?

Shack Man: My favorite part is sitting around and doing nothing… just doing that for about an hour and then starting to work. Yeah, I think that’s my favorite part. Ben: My favorite part of the creative process is during the excitement and energy that happens when more than one person puts work in on a project and how people feed off each other, making it bigger and better. Any words of wisdom for future and upcoming glass artists?

Ben: Yeah! Start with butt plugs LOL! Just don’t be scared to break what you’re working on. Put in the time and effort. You know it’s really about hours, experience and comfortability. If it’s really something you really want to do, you’ll make it happen. Shack Man: It’s hard and frustrating, just stick with it. Try and learn as many different techniques as you can.

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AKM & Lord Collaboration

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AKM & Burtoni Collaboration Kind & Captâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Crunk Collaboration

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“Song 2” by Blur

Let’s face it, Damon Albarn is a bad ass. His progression from Blur frontman to Gorillaz chief songwriter is an impressive display of craftsmanship and musical evolution. Equally

“Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses

impressive is the song that helped catapult Blur’s popularity in America. The second track from Blur’s fifth album, “Song 2” is a two

Imagine that you are lead dancer in an up-and-coming dance troupe. You have been

minute and two second song consisting of

blessed with God-given talent, but you are also the most athletic and nimble

two choruses, two verses, and two bridges.

dancer because you practice your ass off. One day while doing some routine

What most people don’t know is that “Song

warm up exercises, the rest of the dancers get inspired by one of your stretches.

2” was actually making fun of grunge music. It

They begin to create dance moves based off of your exercise drill. You try to

turns out that the rest of the Blur catalog

explain that you are just warming up, but your explanation falls upon deaf ears.

sounds nothing like this tune. The mainstream

Your teammates go on to create the biggest dance craze since the “Macarena”....

popularity of grudge had begun to

all based off of your practice regimen. This may seem like a ridiculous and unlikely

fade, however, “Song 2” felt

story, but this metaphorical tale is based on actual events that gave birth to a

like an island in a sea of post-

legendary rock n’ roll hit.

grudge songs. The 1997 music video for “Song 2” was my introduction to Blur. I

The real story revolves around a young and hungry Guns N’ Roses. It’s 1988 and

was mesmerized by the fuzzed out bass, the

the band members are living and rehearsing in a shared rental in Los Angeles.

pattern covered walls and the low rent special

Slash, the powerhouse lead axe slinger, was warming up with a repetitive string

effects. One of my friends had the whole

skipping exercise when drummer Steven Adler began playing along. What started

album but we only listened to “Song 2” on

out as a simple exercise in precision and dexterity quickly evolved into a monster

repeat. Ironically, it was the only track on their

rock anthem. The other members of GNR, feeding off of the promising jam,

album that spoke to us at the time. “Song 2”

began crafting their contributions around the guitar riff. During the demo

went on to become Blur’s biggest U.S. hit

stages of production, producer Spencer Proffer had the idea to insert a musical

and the band’s only Top 40 radio song. Blur

breakdown before the song’s climactic outro. In a state of momentary writers

was quick to cash in on the song’s popularity

block, frontman Axl Rose posed the question, “Where to we go now?”. Proffer

by securing global licensing deals. This sardonic

encouraged Axl to sing those exact words. “Sweet Child o’ Mine” went on to earn

hit has been featured in numerous video

GNR their only U.S. number-one hit single, proving to future rockers and air

games, television shows, movies,

guitarists that practice makes perfect.

professional sports events and commercials.

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In 1986, Beastie Boys release their ground-breaking debut album Licensed to Ill. The certified multi-platinum record is inescapable, blasting from boomboxes, car stereos, skating rinks and dance halls through out the country. Licensed to Ill is a dance party etched into wax. Hits like “Girls”, “Brass Monkey”, and “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” keep the b-boys & girls spinning on their heads while “Hold It Now, Hit It” inspires smoking games and impromptu sidewalk karaoke. This record is full of memorable hits, but “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)” has the best story.

The late Adam Yauch (MCA) co-wrote this song with friend Tom Cushman as a joke. That’s right, this party anthem is actually a parody song. The challenge: Create a mockery of generic 80s party songs (and the audiences that love them). The outcome: Beastie Boys & producer extraordinaire, Rick Rubin, craft a parody so convincing that it fools those it’s intended to satirize. Beastie Boys concerts began filling with fans of 80s party songs. These same fans also knew all of the words to their likely favorite Beastie Boys song, “Fight for Your Right”. Mike D was not particularly thrilled to see such irony lost, as thousands of clueless party-anthem-loving audience members passionately delivered their own performance of “Fight for Your Right”....right back at him. Paaaaaaaaaaaarrrtaaaaayy!

Inspired by the horror film Dawn of the Dead, the music video for “Fight For Your Right” quickly became a hit on MTV. The infamous pie fight was created using whipped cream scavenged from grocery dumpsters. The video set apparently smelled terrible. In 2011, the “Fight for Your Right” music video celebrated its 25th anniversary and was honored by the release of MCA’s written & directed comedy short, Fight for Your Right Revisited. This film is full of hilarious cameos and is definitely worth a watch.

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“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana

In an effort to write the pinnacle of pop songs, Kurt Cobain knowingly hammered out a cliché rock chord progression similar to “Louie Louie”. When presented to the rest of the band, bassist Krist Novoselic was not enthusiastic about the early stages of the under-construction “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. While Kurt had the band play the song on a loop, Novoselic had an epiphany and suggested the dynamic changes that would form the song’s verses. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is actually the only track off of Nevermind where all three band members are listed as song writers. The hit song was recorded three times but they chose the second take as their favorite. Here’s some amusing rock trivia for you. The title and lyrical content of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is actually the result of Kurt misinterpreting a joke. When Kurt’s friend Kathleen spray painted “Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit” on his wall she literally meant that Kurt smelled like his girlfriend’s Teen Spirit brand deodorant. Thinking that Kathleen was making an insurrectionary statement, Kurt channeled the experience and proceeded to write one of the most revolutionary and anthemic pop songs of our time... all based on a misunderstanding.

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Anyone who had the distinct honor of growing up with siblings probably experienced a fair share of teasing (or being teased). It’s an art form when executed precisely. A few choice words, a tack-sharp glare, or a nuclear wedgie can cut pretty deep into your siblings’ psyche. But what happens when a familial jab goes public, earning you a number-one hit song?

Randy Bachman, singer/songwriter with Bachman-Turner Overdrive, had already received songwriting success with the 1970 tune “American Woman” while playing in The Guess Who. It wasn’t until 1974 that Bachman-Turner Overdrive would earn their only number-one hit, “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet”. The song began as an instrumental track but when Randy had an idea for the vocals, the song was transformed into an inside joke between Randy and his speech impediment inflicted brother Gary. Apparently, Gary had a pronounced stutter and Randy thought it would be funny to record a rough vocal track (also known as a scratch track) featuring a prominently stutter-filled chorus. The unrefined recording was only intended for Gary’s ears, but when BTO’s third studio record failed to present a promising hit single the band threw a hail mary pass and played the recorded joke track for Charlie Fach of Mercury Records. Charlie instantly loved the song insisting that this was the record’s hit song. The rest is rock n’ roll h-h-h-h-h-istory.

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I don’t know if I really have a signature style. I like to make pieces that function well first, then bring in the looks. I like solid horns and opals...and thick heavy glass. But if you’re making functional pieces then the piece must work the way I want it to. I learned from the guy that taught me glass, Chad Tyson. What type of torch do you use? why?

I use several GTT torches, Mirages and a Kobuki that I recently bought a Herbie (Herbert Arnold). I have been loving it on the bench lately...the way it heats the glass. It’s also friendly with color.

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How long have you been lampworking?

13 years I started lamp working in early 2001 at a shop in Omaha Nebraska called Geostrophic. I worked there for about 2 years before I moved to the Colorado Fort Collins area. When did you make your first pipe?

I made my first pipe after a couple months of training. I first had to learn the feel of glass. I would pull points and connect rod for my teacher. I then took over his lower end production. What kind of pipe was your first?

My first pipes were silver surface spoons, wrap and rake pipes and one hitter basic production pieces. What is your signature style? Where did you learn this?

have changed. There were not a lot of direct inject pieces at the time, so male quartz joints were the first. Then the non jointed direct inject models were the fit for direct inject pieces. Now female joints are very popular. HB: Have you made a quartz pig? Do pigs fly?

Joel: I thought about a quartz pig, but every time I pick up the quartz

Who is your favorite pipe maker?

There are so many that I love. Hamm’s crazy ways of moving water and smoke around... Jason Lee, Big Z and Cowboy’s wig wags and flow of line work. There are so many talented artists that I look up to and would love to work with. I can’t really say there is one I like more than the other. What inspires you most?

The people around me in my shop, Danielson Glass, Ebox, Jr. Gong, i Rob, Andrews Glass... as well as shops around me: Big Z Shop, Kind Creations, and Headmen Headies. The interweb helps with inspiration as well. I like checking out what new colors and tricks are out. What made you start working in quartz?

I felt the quartz game needed something simple. Worm had his puddles and noodles which are awesome. I just wanted something without moving parts, and there were no dome-less pieces at the time. So... the honey hole was born! It has changed over time. The angle cut, logo, and joints

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I just find myself making honey holes and e-nails. Because I’m the only person making the honey hole I have trouble keeping up with demand. Pigs do fly off the shelf ! The pigs are new for me and seem to be doing well. I enjoy making them and coming up with other ways to make them. The gangster pig, pirate pig and of course the cop pig.

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If the readers were to visit your shop, what music would they hear you working to?

All kinds! I’m a big fan of shuffle from heavy metal to jam band music. I give it all a chance. When I’m really in work mode it just has to keep the beat going. No long, drawn out versions of “Whipping Post”or Dark Star. What is next for Joel Halen? Do you have any projects or collaborations coming up?

I like to work with the people I look up to. I bring some piggy rig into their glass, incorporating their style into pigs. If you could tell inspiring Marble makers anything, what would it be?

Keep torching it. It takes time, and sometimes mistakes are the best ideas. Breaking stuff is sometimes how I come up with other ideas.

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Do you think a Van Halen & Joel Halen pig would be cool?

I do think a Van Halen Pig would be awesome! I thought about a David Lee Roth pig with long hair and spandex, jumping into the air. Or a tour bus with the JH/VH logo on the side. I have lots of ideas for the pigs, I’m just not really sure how to execute it at the moment, but I will learn as I make other pigs. I have ideas for five different versions of pigs with wings. Halen

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NATHAN MIDDLETON Murrine maker

How long have you been lampworking?

I have been lampworking for 13 years. In 1997 I was offered a job at Blue Bird Glass. It was a great opportunity for me that has changed my life. In 2007 I got in a Motorcycle accident, which forced me to make some major life changes and take some time off the torch. It wasn’t until 2012 that I got back on the torch. It felt so good to melt glass again.

Do you make milli or murrine?

I make murrine. I called it milli until Loren Stump properly educated me on the art. When did you make your first murrine?

It was 1999 when I first saw some murrine. I can still remember it clearly. We got a piece of Jerry Garcia by Kevin O’Grady. That same week we got ahold of a dancing skeleton by Piper Dan. I was hooked and knew right away where glass was taking me. I ordered a bunch seconds color and with a few tips from Mike Warren started the process of trial and error. What kind of image was your first?

The first thing I made was an Alien Face, followed by a flower and a yin-yang.

What is your signature style? Where did you learn this?

The style of murrine I make was developed by Giacomo Franchini in the 1800s. I taught myself how to do it. What type of torch do you use?

I work on a GTT Delta. It works well for me because it’s extremely versatile with lots of heat. Who is your favorite murrine maker?

I have a lot of respect for all the murrine makers out there. If I had to choose a favorite it would be Loren Stump.

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What is next for Nathan Middleton? Do you have any projects or collaborations coming up?

I’m planning on enjoying the summer with my family and will continue working on the “endless summer series”. There is a big collaboration in the works too.

If you could tell inspiring murrine artists anything, what would it be?

The best thing about being a murrine maker is the moment when you get the first glimpse of the finished pull. A lot rides on that moment. It’s exciting.

What inspires you most?

I am most inspired by the ocean and my garden. The simplest things in life move me. With so much experience in making murrine, do you still make pipes?

Occasionally I will make a functional piece for a gift. If the readers were to visit your shop, what music would they hear you working to?

I try getting to work early so I can enjoy a quiet shop. In the evenings I bump to hiphop and reggae.

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full-time (sorry mom and dad). In the summer of 1995 my parents bought me some blowing equipment for my birthday. When Jerry died I knew what I wanted to do. On Grateful Dead tour, Bob Snodgrass’ Pipes were status symbols. It was the coolest stuff we owned. I wanted to make that stuff. When did you make your first marble?

I made my first marble in 1995, soon after beginning lampworking. What kind of marble was your first?

My first marble was a mushroom marble. How long have you been lampworking?

I’m in my 20th year of lampworking. The first time I did it was in 1988 in my science class with Mr. Haga. I stole some Pyrex tubes and brought them home and made a Father’s Day present for my dad. Soon after that, I ended up on Dead tour

What is your signature style? Where did you learn this?

I’ve had many signature styles over the years. At first it was murrine marbles. I was selling murrine to all kinds of lampworkers on the West Coast. Then it was Lotus the swirl which was a primitive attempt at a Reticello. Then it

was Reticello and pinwheeling and primitive dot stacking. Around 2005, I started doing murrine skylines. Mostly because I was getting really tired of the subject matter of murrine marbles. It has been skylines ever since. I love architecture. What type of torch do you use?

I use a GTT Cobra. I started on a National 3A. Then I got a Carlisle. The GTT has massive heat for making large things. After 10 years it still works like a champ. Who is your favorite marble maker?

I can’t say who is my favorite marble maker. I’m friends of so many of them. I love them all. What inspires you most?

I would say music inspires me the most. Next would be people and then nature. Do you play the game of marbles?

Haha...actually I’ve never played the game, marbles. It seems very destructive to the marbles themselves. With a name like Piper Dan, do you still make pipes?

Yes I still make pipes. Actually on a side

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note, I got the name Piper Dan because I use to carve pipes out of Minnesota Pipestone. That was the cool thing on Dead tour before Bob Snodgrass came around. I still have a couple of them. If the readers were to visit your shop, what music would they hear you working to?

Most likely they would hear Phish but I play all kinds of music. Anything from classical to Metallica, Grateful Dead and tons of electronic music. It’s a huge part of my work day. I also have my music production studio next to my last bench. Most of what I make sounds like shit but it’s fun. What is next for Piper Dan? Do you have any projects or collaborations coming up?

Oh yeah, my next skyline series is already in the works. It’s going be more of a nighttime vibe. It’s going to be called Nightline. I have some of the best milli makers in the world sitting in on it. I’m going to have guest spots from some amazing people. If you could tell inspiring marble makers anything, what would it be?

I would tell new marble makers to keep your mind open to new ideas. Don’t try to re-create other people’s designs. When you’re in your car or when you wake up in the morning, you will be blessed with new ideas. You will be ultimately happier if you’re doing something totally original.

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HotBreath Studio Spotlight

Captain Ed Eds:’s:

t’s another beautiful day in sunny Venice Beach, California and friends Bob Silverman and Edwin Marsh Adair III (Captain Ed) need a pack of Zig Zags. This story begins in 1967, a time when purchasing your preferred rolling papers was more challenging than it is today. According to Ed, the closest place to score some Zig Zags is across town in Van Nuys. Their destination, a smoke shop called Heads & Highs, is twenty miles away and “the 405”

Story by Dash Carlisle Photography by ARey Photography

An Institution Ups Its Game

won’t be fully completed until 1969. Like many iconic stories, this historic adventure begins with a quest. Ed and Bob set out on a cross-town journey, a trip that will change their lives forever. Later that day, Bob and Ed arrive at Heads & Highs. Stepping inside, the marvelous twosome pass through beaded curtains, stepping through thick clouds of incense smoke and into their futures. The soulful

hardwood floors are the only surfaces not covered with psychedelia. Feeling right at home, Bob turned to Ed and asked, “How much do you think it would cost to buy a place like this?” The hippy owner, overhearing Bob’s question replied, “This place is for sale”. Bob and Ed decided to purchase the shop, leading to a lifestyle of fast times and unforgettable relationships.

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“We still believe that the customer is always right, we’re really old fashioned in that way” -Darin Silverman

“Ed and Bob both died young. They burned brightly and burned out.... really living on the edge.” -Darin Silverman

Van Nuys Mural by Derrick Hare

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Their new lives as smoke shop co-owners offered a unique personal trajectory. Every day presented another opportunity to interact with the remarkable hippy community. The original agreement was that Ed would work behind the counter during the day and Bob, who was still working in the wholesale electric supply industry, would work nights and weekends. Their friendship continued to blossom while Bob, under Ed’s nonconformist tutelage, became immersed in the hippy lifestyle. They both loved having a good time, but also valued real customer service, going above and beyond to ensure their patrons felt like family. Ed was always overflowing with charisma and loved to chat up the customers. One day a gentleman named Jack Herer walked into their shop. Ed greeted Jack with the same compassionate and welcoming tone he extended to every customer. The two kindred spirits quickly hit it off eventually becoming activist leaders and lifelong friends. Heads and Highs was at the center point of the original hippy movement, paving the way for thousands of future inventors and entrepreneurs.

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Darby & Ryno collaboration

Dave Park

In 1980 the Feds forced the shop to change its name. The “Just Say No” campaigns were in full effect and the government felt that the name Heads & Highs insinuated drug use. No one was happy about the imposed name change, but Ed and Bob decided that Captain Ed’s was an appropriate fit. The shop has thrived ever since, serving the community for 47 years and counting, making it the oldest head shop in America! Bob and Ed have since passed but their legacy lives on under the guidance of current owner, (and Bob’s son) Darin. The family business has grown since the early days, adding additional locations in Reseda and North Hollywood. One thing that hasn’t changed is the underlying commitment to warm and engaging customer service. The staff at Captain Ed’s take pride in helping their patrons, and it’s not uncommon for customers to find themselves enthralled in rich conversation with employees. This level

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Andy Roth

W.C. Streams & Mr. Gray Collaboration

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Phil Seigel

Talon

Adam Reetz

Sokol of courtesy was always a big part of Bob and Ed’s core values. Come as you are, Captain Ed’s is “the people’s head shop”. Captain Ed’s expansion into heady glass began in 2012. Darin was reassessing the company and knew that it was time for them to do something totally new. Despite the exorbitant costs associated with dealing in heady glass, Darin knew that an all-heady outlet was just the change that Captain Ed’s needed. Two weeks later, the Reseda location was presented with the serendipitous opportunity to lease the soon-to-be-vacant neighboring tenant space. This additional square footage would allow Captain Ed’s to open a fully dedicated heady glass gallery next door. Exhibiting heady glass creates a professional marketplace for priceless art, and Captain Ed’s is at the forefront of this pivotal movement. The adaptable glass industry is sitting on the cusp of historical

transformation, and Captain Ed’s, a leading cultural institution, continues to support and and advance the same scene it helped create nearly five decades ago.

You can find more information about upcoming (and past) shows, shop the heady gallery, or purchase scientific glass and accessories by visiting Captain Ed’s website: www.captainedsshoppe.com

The Gallery at Captain Ed’s was honored to have Darby as their pioneer exhibitor. The show was a smashing success, solidifying the demand for high-end glass work. The Gallery is already booked through the new year, and anticipates that the 2015 exhibit spots will fill up fast. Artists and enthusiasts love that the San Fernando Valley finally has this much needed exhibition space. Be on the lookout for stunning upcoming shows featuring Burl Savage in June, BMFT in August, Seth B October, Adam Reetz (tentatively) in November, and Lord closing out 2014 with a December show. Glass artists interested in exhibiting are encouraged to contact Captain Ed’s via Facebook.

For the full online experience make sure to follow Captain Ed’s via social media: facebook.com/CaptainEdsSmokeShop twitter.com/CaptainEdsShop instagram.com/captaineds captaineds.tumblr.com If you’re in the neighborhood, please stop by one of Captain Ed’s three locations! 7011 Reseda Boulevard Reseda, CA 91335-4209 (818) 996-1222 6704 Van Nuys Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91405-4619 (818) 989-3222 4838 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 985 3222

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All Images on page. Darby Opening

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HotBreath

Product Reviews

by Kevin Dankman

I look at the product like I look at the car. Each one is different and judged on its own qualities. I broke it down into 5 separate points to discuss. 1. Curb appeal. How it looks on the shelf. 2. Tactile desire. How it feels. 3. Intelligence. How it works. 4. Trend appeal. Is it current? 5. Would I use it? The first product we are reviewing today will be Coiler from our friends at Glassphemy. The Coiler is a new and exciting adaptation of the recycler technology. The styling cues and clean welds make this stand out on a shelf. The coil around the upper half draws the eye and demands you ask to see it. Once it is in your hand you can tell some thought was put into it. It is not too heavy or too light and fits well in most hands. The wide hollow base makes for a very stable piece when filled with water. It is all about water level when I look at recyclers. Is there much drag to get it started? Once the recycling begins, is it still percolating? This one was perfect on both counts! You can actively see the coil recycle as well as hear and feel the percolation. The talk these days has been very positive about the different variations of recycling technology. Keeping a fresh look in a rather new technique is important to keep them in the hands of users across the country. After testing this new recycler, I determined I would use it. It is a piece I would suggest you carry in your store as well. Up next will be 2 different wearable rigs, both very different and very functional. From Perk Tech, we have the industry collaboration with NoGoo Nonstick containers. These little bangers are perfect

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for the baller willing to wear a mini that leaves nothing hidden. The vibrant colors and contrasting combinations make for attractive eyecandy in your display case. The glass makes the container color pop like a light bulb in the dark. Once you get this baby in your hand you are glad you did. It fits right in your palm and when you bring it to your lips, you don’t feel like a hot nail will be up your nose. The function here is high times two. The rig chugs well for a wearable mini, and the NoGoo Nonstick container base is an excellent storage space. No more container in your pocket, just pop it in your PercTech. Wearable glass art is a huge growing category for many stores across the country. The end user of this type piece is generally the type that’s going to wear it at events and festivals. It will be a great seller in shops all over the country. I am not one to wear a rig around my neck, but if I did, I’d rock these. They are not the smallest I have seen, but they might be the most functional. The combination of a chugging little rig and a non-stick storage container is pure genius. Up next, the LolliDabber. When I first saw a LolliDabber all I wanted to do was lick it! It was candy bright and between a lovely pair of Double D’s. I would say that this is a very attractive and clandestine piece. I had no idea at first it was a rig. When you take a closer look you can tell it was a well thought out plan. Small yet functional with a quartz dome-less nail installed. It works very well. It reminded me of smoking an old mini bubbler. It fits well even in my big hands. LolliDabber is one smart pipe, it has a spill proof design to keep the water in, instead of on your shirt. It also has a unique domeless quartz nail making it easy to use on the run. It is well weighted and feels comfortable on your neck. As I said earlier, the wearable art is very desirable and one of the largest growing categories in our business. These are an “IN” trend all over the country. Although I do not usually wear functional pieces, this one is almost wearable! The Lollipop design and vibrant colors are sure to grab attention as well as it hides its function. These will be great for those who want to wear a playful pendant that works.

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