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SPORTS
24 . . . Affliction: Banned You mean it’s going to be different this year? 26 . . . Formula drift When cauliflower ear attacks!
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30 . . . Mike Vallely/Revolution Mother Okay, but who’s the dad?
32 . . . Timmy curran The six-stringed surfer says silly synonyms seven times fast.
34 . . . Rick thorne/Good guys in black When good guys run out of color options
Contributing Photographers Joanna Tichauer, Jeffrey Easton, Alan Rivera, Jonathan Ho, Dave Gatson, Jared Milgrim, Chad Buchanan, Kris Tate, Tracy Lee at Napkin Nights, Hans at PubDistrict, Rick Mann, Corbin Wade, Zog Cottonbee, Cornnel Norman, Krystal Cannon, Karen Curley
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Administrative Chief Financial Officer Melody Giordano Accounts Manager Andrea Fisher Promotions Director Paige Stone Promotions & Distribution AcropolisRPM Webmaster Jay Grewall Contributing Staff Austin Jenne, Gabe M., Shawn Christianson, Spanky, Nick “TEX” Hamilton, Kyle Hendrickson, Daniel Torres, Jason Bernal, Audrey Harder, Genevieve Rojas, Hung Le, Charlene Mag-Iba
VEGAS TEAM Co-Publisher Tony Verdugo Marketing & Media Corey Thomas Sales & Marketing/Distribution Andrew Dunifer Sales & Administrative Jim Tracy, Joe Robinson RETRACTIONS In last month’s article about Hitman Fight Gear, it should read Dan Diaz as the owner and creative visionary behind Hitman, not Dan Diez. Kittens cannot be submerged under water for periods up to 2 hours and survive. In fact, it turns out it actually is not recommended to submerge kittens in water at all. A barbecue or soy sauce marinade will work if the kitten is properly shaved and poked with a fork. It turns out that it actually is not possible to send our journalists to the sun.
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HEARSAY
words by Jasen T. Davis and Matthew McLaughlin
Dolphins Lost in New Jersey A group of dolphins took a wrong turn and ended up in the Shrewsbury River in New Jersey and seem to be unable to find their way out. This is not the first time such a horrible thing has happened. Many, many intelligent, freespirited mammals have ended up in New Jersey, unable to leave. A few of them were even born there. When the radioactive waste in the Shrewsbury River turns the dolphins into giant green man-eating monsters, New Jersey will pay the price. Stay tuned.
Lil Jon performing at the Maloof Money Cup After Party at Sutra Lounge in Costa Mesa.
The Maloof Money Cup (only the Foundation, took to the waves. Life biggest skateboarding contest, ever) after Rolls On Foundation also held a golf party was held from July 11th all the way to tournament on July 21st at the Malibu the 13th at the Sutra Lounge, featuring Country Club. Lazarus performed live an appearance by Travis Barker and on July 4th at a private mansion somewhere a performance by crunkster Lil Jon. in Hollywood (ooh, it’s a secret!) for the DJ Andy Rourke of Til along with wrap party of a new movie called Joshua, The Smiths graced Cafe Sevilla in The Heart of a Warrior. Speaking of Riverside with their prescence on July 1st. warriors, on July 7th Andy Dick’s pitbull The other Cafe Sevilla (Long Beach) bit the bass player of the Muzzys in the threw its two-year anniversary party on July face while they were partying in Mr. Dick’s 18th and July 19th. Heat Ultra Lounge room in the Hard Rock Hotel at Las Vegas. opened its doors on July 11th Also, Andy Dick bit a 17 yearat the Anaheim Gardenwalk. old girl in the face in Murrieta, Friday nights in Hollywood Ca. Not really, but he did cop will have a new theme with a feel. He was arrested shortly Audio Erotic, which is thereafter, intoxicated and in held at The Highlands possession of marijuana and weekly. Joel Madden of Xanax for which he did not have Good Charlotte was the a prescription. In other celebs DJ at the Good Charlotte misbehaving news, Rampage Andy Dick’s Mugshot after party (big surprise) Jackson went on a … well, a on July 18th at the Sutra Lounge. Here’s rampage, on July 15th through Costa Mesa something new, the Sunset Strip in West and Newport Beach, Ca. He reportedly Hollywood held its first music festival called evaded police, drove over barriers and onto the Sunset Strip Music Festival June sidewalks all in a lifted truck with a flat tire 26th – June 28th featuring celebrities and while talking on his cell phone. Back out in Sin bands such as Slash, Cheech & Chong City, Don Cheadle (Crash and Ocean’s and even Larry King. No word yet on 12) was seen with friends drinking cocktails how they came up with the name. They at Nové Italiano in The Palms, Las Will Surf Again, an event held by the Vegas on July 1st. Former basketball player Life Rolls On Foundation on July 19th Charles Barkley was sharing campfire allowed injured athletes around the world to s’mores with some ladies at the N9NE surf once again or just to join other fellow Steakhouse Bar at The Palms. Also surfers at Zuma Beach. In other surfing according to our creepy celebrity-stalker, news, it wasn’t too hot for Honda’s US I mean reporter, Adam Sandler was Open of Surfing finals, which ended on spotted at the N9NE before going up to July 27th. An “Expression Session” was held the Playboy Club on July 2nd. We’re pretty on the 26th where quadriplegic surfer Jesse sure he just went for the blackjack. Yeah, Billauer, founder of the Life Rolls On that’s it, blackjack.
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A man and his pregnant fiancé are attempting to sue the Bronx Zoo for $10 million after their cable car was stuck and left suspended over “fang-baring, flesh-eating baboons” for five hours. In the zoo’s defense, the animals were hungry and halfmade babies are a delicacy in the baboon world. Just saying.
How Much is Your Life Worth? A man in Perth, Australia attempted to auction his life, including his car, job, wife and friends, on eBay, and was disappointed to be offered only $384,000. What is he complaining about? If you feel compelled to auction your entire life on eBay, chances are it isn’t worth very much. My question is, what does the receipt look like for such a purchase? Next time, Strange Life-Auctioning Man from Perth, Australia, try Amazon.com. Fast-food restaurant, Chick-Fil-A, recently had a promotion whereby patrons would receive a free meal if they came to the place dressed as a cow. Not a bad idea. Hopefully KFC has a similar promotion, although, for the life of me, I don’t think I’ll be able to find a genetically engineered, mutated chicken costume anywhere.
Way to Protest, Pyro! A German man in Berlin drove his BMW onto the lawn of the Frankfurt Convention Center and torched his car to protest high gas prices. Right on man, fight the power! However, Skinnie readers are advised that the best way to protest high gas prices is actually to sell your car for a bike, new shoes or a bus pass. Burning up your car is like blowing off your head with a shotgun because you don’t like a zit on your nose. HealthDay News suggests that a workshop called Talking Parents, Healthy Teens helps parents talk with their teenage children about sex. which can help “curb risky behavior.” The workshop was created after the original workshop – of having teen cheerleaders come over to my house while I drink booze and talk about porn – was just a bit too creepy.
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A Sign o’ the Times J. Oldenburg of Summerfield, Florida decided to obtain gasoline by drilling holes in gas tanks to get the precious juice. Unfortunately, Mr. Oldenburg forgot his drill at the scene of a crime. He also had decided long ago to have his full name etched onto the drill, just in case things were difficult for the police if he decided to commit a crime with the power tool. J. Oldenburg is now in jail and the world is safe from his stupidity. A man in Pennsylvania stole about 200 boxes of Levitra, the male impotence drug. Either this man planned on selling the drugs for cash or he (insert any one of 1,000 different “boner” jokes here).
HUMOR
TIJUANA VACATION
Who Says There’s No Work Across The Border?
words by: Bobby D. Lux
Recently, I took a little vacation from writing humor here at Skinnie. I took a long-deserved vacation down to Tijuana. It’s harder to stay unemployed down there than it is to just go down on vacation! In fact, I made a ton of money and was very well fed on my sabbatical. Here’s some of the many ways that you too can make a very good living on the streets of Tijuana, Mexico. Taking Your Medicine – Tijuana gets a bad rap. It’s actually a very healthy city. There’s a pharmacy and Doctor’s office on every corner, kinda like Walgreens is here in the States. The medical professionals in Tijuana have a strict dedication to quality as well. One time, I was out minding my business when I was approached by a doctor who wanted to give me what he called, “A Superman Shot.” A lifelong comic book lover myself, I gladly obliged and got a shot in my buttocks. The doctor stared at me intently for a moment and asked if I was okay, and if I could move my legs. I could. He gave me t10 U.S. bucks and said something about some Padres coming down from San Diego to fill a prescription. Step Right Up, Fellas – Tijuana has a thriving arts and culture scene that’s on the cutting edge, but without the elite snobbery that typically accompanies such scenes. I was approached about standing on a corner and inviting college aged males to a new production called “Donkey Show,” which happened to star the producer’s sister. I told him that college aged males aren’t interested in live theater, but I was threatened with a pistol whipping, so I shut up and took to the corner. Surprisingly, the show was a huge hit with the guys, who came in droves. I never got to see the first half of the show, but I can tell you that the ending when the masked men with AK-47s burst in the room to steal everyone’s wallet had me in stitches! Interactive theater
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at its finest. I guess I wasn’t destined for the world of theater as the show closed after a limited 12-hour run. The producer told me that he needed a new theater space and that he couldn’t afford to keep me on the payroll. I understood. Turns out, another theater troupe, The CIA, was going to be taking over the space shortly… or something to that affect. I don’t know. Business isn’t my world. Where you going, ma’am? – If you speak English, you too can be a Tijuana cab driver. Be careful, as they have strange rules for cabbies in Mexico: - Don’t take them to the right place. - Double the price when you do drop them off. - It’s okay to run red lights. - You’re encouraged to hit wandering dogs. I made the mistake of taking a couple to the right hotel and was fast about it too. A cop, who also worked for the cab company it turns out, stopped me and said that if he can’t get his commission from “los gringos” that he would take it out of my “Ben Dayho.” I asked what this had to do with my friend with the funny foot, and the last thing I saw in Mexico was a billy club coming at my face. I woke up and found myself in the parking lot of a Jack in the Box back in the good ‘ol USA. Ah well… back to writing the humor.
Suicide Girls Just Got Another Member Twenty-year old Ruslana Korshunova, a Russian supermodel who was smokin’, I mean completely on-fire hot, killed herself early June by jumping out of the window of her Manhattan apartment. All human life is precious, all women have their own inherit value, but couldn’t the fat and ugly girls kill themselves, instead? The gene pool suffers with your passing, Ruslana. Perverted chicks – listen up! Public television, PBS, is debating whether or not to show acclaimed 129-year old actor Ian McKellen’s nudie parts during its broadcast of the film “King Lear”. And you thought Mister Rogers made the humidity rise in your Victoria’s Secret? Wait until you catch Dumbledore’s “magic wand” on your 52-inch plasma television – you’ll never look at Harry Potter or your grandpa the same way again!
A Really Wrong Delivery A person in Florida sent 600 lbs. of marijuana to someone in Baltimore using FedEx. Unfortunately, that shipment went to the wrong person, who told the police. Authorities later arrested the intended receiver in a sting operation. Lame. Here’s my advice: if fate sends you 600 lbs. of marijuana, don’t tell the cops. Tell your friends to come over for a Friday/Half-Baked double feature! They’ll thank you for it. By the way, stock up on pizza, DingDongs and Pringles. I mean it. A man and woman from Fisher, IL who, during 61 years of marriage never spent a day apart, died within three hours of each other. The man died first hoping to free himself from 61 years of incessant nagging. Instead, she is still bugging him to take out the trash in the afterlife during the big football game.
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s an Abyssinian! A cat in Vancouver named Marley fell out of the window of his owner’s apartment, plunging 14 stories to the ground. When the owners finally found him, he was rushed to the vet and pronounced totally healthy. Cats have a 90% chance of living if they fall down a height of 6-17 stories.Your cat would appreciate it if you don’t test theories you’ve obtained from Southern California entertainment magazines, by the way.
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SURVIVAL 101: COUGAR COUNTRY How To Survive An Encounter With Nature’s Mature Meat Eater words by: Donald C. Stefanovich
The cougar, native throughout the United States and Canada, is a cunning creature, built for one purpose: to hunt. With the general population increasing, we inherently find ourselves encroaching on more and more of their natural habitat - jazz cafes, tapas bars and the occasional sports bar or ‘80s nightclub – and in potentially precarious situations. While these majestic creatures are generally harmless when observed from a safe distance, they are wild animals and should be treated with respect and approached with trepidation at all times. A cougar encounter, while initially exciting, may quickly become frightening, especially if you are unprepared. I was actually inspired to write this because a friend was recently turned on by a feral forty-something. There are a few things you should know if you find yourself in cougar country to ensure you, and the cougar, survive any encounter unharmed. - Avoid drinking alone, especially between dusk and dawn when cougars are most active. If you do encounter a cougar and find yourself cornered, call a friend. Do not attempt to leave the bar alone. Remember, safety in numbers. - Make a lot of noise when drinking so as not to startle an unsuspecting cougar. Never corner one, no matter how confident you are or how domesticated she appears. Those acrylic claws are lethal and can leave devastating scars on your back or chest (large areas, most commonly attacked – it’s believed this is a way of marking their territory) if you survive an encounter. - Avoid approaching a cougar if you see one in the distance. It may just be curious about you. Most avoid confrontation, so give it an opportunity to slip away. However, be prepared for a possible attack if a nearby cougar is staring at you aggressively from the dance floor or crouching on a barstool. They often appear to be “smiling” but this usually indicates an impending attack. - While it may be exciting to see one in its natural habitat, offering food or drink or trying to get a picture with it may provoke an attack. If you feel threatened, remain calm. Stand tall, look as big and unattractive as possible – stick out your gut if you have to.
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This will make you look more like the males of their own pack and less like a meal. If this fails, do not crouch or try to hide. Use any weapons and deterrents available.Wave about cocktail napkins, pictures of your girlfriend, swizzle straws and any ring that may pass for a wedding band. - If she pounces, you have no choice but to fight back. Try to stay on your feet and be sure to protect your head, neck and genitals. Whatever you do, don’t play dead—this will likely cause the cougar to drag you to a private area and have its way with you. They are capable of carrying off prey in excess of 200 lbs. If you awake disoriented, chances are, you are in the cougar’s den. Don’t panic. Be sure not to leave behind any of your belongings, identification or anything with your scent, and calmly search for the nearest exit. If you happen to encounter any cougar kittens, as cute as they may be, do not attempt to approach or pick them up. You will leave your scent and the cougar may become increasingly aggressive, attempting to use her young as bait to extract from you time and money. If by chance a cougar follows you home, good luck. Remember kids, a cougar in leopard skin is still a cougar, and if they can see you you’re already prey.
They Must Be Slow in Indiana A 60-pound African spur tortoise named Tank escaped from his owner’s house in Highland, Indiana and was found nearly three weeks later several towns away. Tank has escaped before. Three years ago the tortoise went missing for several days until he was found in a forest a few miles away. I have a theory: Tank is a reptile and wants to be free. Besides, if you are too lame to catch such a slow moving animal as it escapes, you don’t deserve to have it. An animal is only a pet if it comes back to your house by itself. That is the rule. Chinese officials have promised that all dog meat will be removed from restaurants during the Beijing Olympic Games next month due to the sensitive nature of eating the meat of an animal most people consider pets. I feel sorry for the local residents of the country because there’s nothing that I like to do more than to chow down on Lassie after a long day of sweatshop labor, violated civil rights, inhaling pollution, getting extorted by the government and trying to survive in an over-populated nation.
He Bear-ly Survived. Get It? LOL! Adam Warwick, a biologist working for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, jumped into the Gulf of Mexico to save a 375 pound black bear, that had stumbled into the water, from drowning after being shot with a tranquilizer dart. Warwick bravely hauled the carnivorous animal to shore from the churning ocean waters and then the bear ate his face off. It was gruesome. I’m just kidding.
UNDER THE CAP Can you decode the phrase that is under this bottle cap?
Presents
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MALOOF MONEY CUP words by: PJ Yatar photos courtesy of: Alan Rivera
Thousands of spectators jammed the Orange County Fair Grounds in Costa Mesa to witness the inaugural Maloof Money Cup. Gavin and Joe Maloof, who are also part owners of the Sacramento Kings and The Palms Casino, put on a skate event that rivaled that of the X Games both in terms of presentation and prize money (a total of nearly $500,000). At the center of the contest was the ultimate street and vert course which only cost about $220,000. While the accommodations were
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more than spectacular, the three-day event brought in such high-end stars like Shaun White, Nyjah Houston, Ryan Sheckler, Sandro Diaz and Pierre-Luc Gagnon to name a few. In addition to the competing athletes, a who’s who of former skaters and industry associates populated the Fair Grounds. Sixteen-yearold Lacey Baker captured the Ladies Street while Pierre-Luc Gagnon grabbed $75,000 by capturing the Men’s Vert title. But history was made in the Men’s Street Final when Paul
Rodriguez not only captured the Men’s Street Title but also $100,000 - the richest payout in skateboard history.
The Maloof Money Cup Final Results
Men’s Street Final: Paul Rodriguez Men’s Pro Vert: Pierre-Luc Gagnon Ladies Street Final: Lacey Baker Es Game of Skate: Chris Cole
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FULL CONTACT ACTION SPORTS ROUNDUP words by: Bobby D. Lux
Bestwick Donates Five time X Games Gold Medalist and three time Dew Tour Champion, Jamie Bestwick, has joined forces with several of his sponsors (Etnies, Levi’s, Monster Energy and Boost Mobile) to help raise awareness and donations for the Stephen Murray Family Fund. The fund was established on behalf of injured BMX athlete Stephen Murray, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury while competing in 2007’s Panasonic Open. Bestwick will be auctioning seven one-of–a-kind bikes each signed by Bestwick. See athleterecoveryfund.com for details.
Fedor Emelianenko beating Tim Sylvia at Strip Twister in 36 seconds.
SCORECARD
AFFLICTION: BANNED words by: Eric Bonholtzer photo courtesy of: Tom Casino/EliteXC
Known for their kick-ass clothing and Mixed Martial Arts sponsorship, expectations ran high for Affliction’s first foray into the fight game with an MMA event of their own at the Honda Center in Anaheim on July 19th.The stakes were so high that the UFC put together a card in a little over two weeks to compete on the same night.With a lot on the line, the juggernaut card that was Affliction: Banned delivered, living up to the hype and more. In addition to a great MMA show, Skinnie Magazine presented a huge celeb-studded after party at The Grove in Anaheim, graced by individuals such as business mogul Donald Trump, actor Michael Madsen, surf legend Sunny Garcia, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and of course a who’s who of MMA talent such as Fedor Emelianenko, Andrei Arlovski and Renato “Babalu” Sobral.
FINAL RESULTS
Paul Buentello defeats Gary Goodridge Unanimous Decision
Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral defeats Mike Whitehead Unanimous Decision
Vitor Belfort defeats Terry Martin KO 3:12 Rd 2
Mark Hominick defeats Savant Young Armbar 4:25 Rd 2
Mike Pyle defeats J.J. Ambrose Rear Naked Choke 2:51 Rd 3
Josh Barnett defeats Pedro Rizzo KO 1:44 Rd 2
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira defeats Edwin Dewees TKO 4:06 Rd 1
Andrei Arlovski defeats Ben Rothwell KO 1:13 Rd 3
Matt Lindland defeats Fabio Negao Unanimous Decision
Fedor Emelianenko defeats Tim Sylvia Rear Naked Choke 0:36 Rd 1
“Hey, I can hear your heartbeat!”
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“Those lamb-chops feel great on my little piggies!”
...And That’s How Fight Club Got Corporate Sponsorship ASR, the action sports industry’s most infamous trade show, has a new little brother poised to take on the industry from a whole new angle. Virtue: Powered by ASR, will feature emerging lifestyle brands inspired by mixed martial arts, freestyle motocross, tattoo culture, art and music. Held in conjunction with ASR, Virtue will be at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, Ca from Thursday, September 4th through Saturday, September 6th. While it’s unforeseen whether it will succeed, the innovative event is surely a sign of the times.
Danny Kass Goes to Afghanistan Danny Kass was one of many X Games and Olympic athletes who volunteered their time to help boost the morale of our troops serving in Afghanistan. In addition to putting on skateboarding exhibitions, Kass and others,
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visited hospitals, traveled in Humvee simulators and got to fire small-arms weapons.
Bird Rock Bandits Plead Guilty
“I think I need new brakes!”
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FORMULA DRIFT
High Stakes at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway words by: Don Stefanovich photo courtesy of: Formula Drift
Sin City became Spin City as Formula DRIFT entered Las Vegas for the first time in a highstakes, high-horsepower battle on July 11th and 12th. The Diamond in the Desert, a.k.a. Las Vegas Motor Speedway, quickly proved to be one of the circuit’s fastest and most technical stops. Many drivers approached triple-digit speeds through the track’s first sweeper – an unusual feat in a drift event - which inevitably led to some spectacular crashes. In a surprise victory, Japanese rookie Toshiki Yoshioka emerged from the smoke in first place behind the wheel of his ASPEC/Works Bell Toyota AE86 Corolla in what was only his second Formula DRIFT appearance. Veteran driver Daijiro Yoshihara took silver, while twotime Formula DRIFT champion Samuel Hubinette in the Nuformz/Mopar DodgeViper took 3rd overall. The weekend also marked the second event of the Tires. com Triple Crown bonus prize which Rhys Millen and his Red Bull Pontiac Solstice GXP still lead. UFC fighters Rampage Jackson and Frank Mir were signing autographs alongside Miss Formula DRIFT, Catherine Kluthe. A car show, Battle of the Imports Drag Racing and a skateboard contest presented by Retaks rounded out the festivities. Round 4 also saw former judge Alex Pfeiffer get back behind the wheel in competition and one of the original names in the sport, Ernie Fixmer, stepped into the judges’ panel to fill the void.
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Four of the five men charged with murder in the beating death of a professional surfer, Emery Kauanui, pleaded guilty to lesser charges Friday. A defendant, the one accused of delivering the fatal blow, rejected a plea bargain and still faces murder charges. Kauanui was murdered last May in front of his mother’s home in La Jolla, CA after an argument in a bar. The four defendants all faced possible life in prison and their reduced charges carry sentences up to five years.
Skinnie Teams With Damacio Page Skinnie is proud to show our support for WEC lightweight fighter, Damacio Page, in his upcoming main card fight against Brian Bowles at WEC 35 on August 3rd, from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Page trains with Greg Jackson out of Albuquerque, New Mexico and brings a 10-3 professional record into the bout as he looks to win his second fight in the WEC.
5 More Ultimate Fighters UFC President, Dana White, recently announced that including the recently filmed 8th season of The Ultimate Fighter, there will be five more seasons of the show that forever changed the face of the UFC, bringing the total number of seasons to 12. The new season is set to begin in September.
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Mike Vallely
Revolution Mother: Pro Skater Leads The Modern Rock ‘N’ Roll Revolution
ABOVE: Revolution Mother is (L-R) Brendan Murphy, Colin Buls, Mike Vallely and Jason Hampton
words by: Ramon Gonzalez photos courtesy of: Marcus Sasseville, Universal Pictures
In the seconds before answering a phone call, who is on the other end of the line is a fact that can really fuck with your psyche. A debt collector, the V.D. clinic, your ex-girlfriend - these are all incoming calls that might get your heart racing. This particular call made me a bit uneasy. As I looked down at my phone it read, “Mike V.” Despite the fact that I was armed with confidence in my laundry list of questions, I answered the phone and stammered, “He.. Hello?” I expected a harsh voice, a tone that would suggest that everything he said was more of a command than a statement. Instead, I got back a casual, “How’s it going man?” It is insanely easily to mistake the intensity on Vallely’s face for a scowl. Whatever you call it, the fact remains, it is menacing. With a storied career as a pro skater, a promising career as a front man for instantly successful rock bands, and one of the most dynamic personalities in the game, Vallely is no stranger to being misunderstood. Yet, while there are a multitude of opinions ranging from criticism to praise about Mike in our conversation, he makes sure that one thing is very clear, “I don’t believe in down time.”
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“I don’t skate because I have to, I do it because I want to. I wasn’t going faster or higher than some of the skaters out there, but this is who I am, I won’t ever deny that.” - Mike Vallely The Skater “No one is ever gonna tell me goodbye if I feel I have more left to give. I gave up on the magazines and videos a long time ago and went at it myself. Throughout my skating career it has been the fans that have always been with me.” After having been a pro skater for decades, the rebirth of Vallely as a perennial skater was a result of nothing else but Vallely. After loosing sponsorships and dealing with criticism in the skate world, it would have been easy to hang it up and walk away; If you weren’t Vallely. “You know, if it wasn’t for skating and punk rock music, I wouldn’t know who I am. When I started skating I felt like I was participating in the birth of something.” Dismissed by the critics, Vallely continued to skate for a sizable amount of time without sponsors and continued to implement his old school style in his runs. The persistence resulted in a measure of credibility that Vallely carries to this day. As a member of the Element Skate team and one of the last true active legends of skateboarding,Vallely remains adamant about why his gets on the board. “I don’t skate because I have to, I do it because I want to. I wasn’t going faster or higher than some of the skaters out there but this is who I am, I won’t ever deny that. ”
The Singer Experiencing his initial success as the namesake for the hardcore punk outfit Mike V and the Rats, the musical growth of Vallely has resonated in the unmistakable force of his latest endeavor Revolution Mother. In a first, Vallely pulled double duty last summer on the notoriously hot, sweaty and unpredictable Vans Warped Tour. Performing two sets daily and then dipping into the skate ramp, Revolution Mother became one of the biggest draws as the tour continued. The popularity grew so much in fact, Revolution Mother was the side stage band most often pulled onto the main stages. Best defined as unapologetic, Revolution Mother is a furious combination of punk rock attitude rooted in good old
fashion rock ‘n’ roll. “People mistake my passion and focus for anger. I connect to the material in the music and I was able to do that everyday. Whether we played once, twice or four times, everything I want to say is in the songs, they mean something. That’s what people understood about us. That’s why we connected with the crowd.” Although a recent addition to the tour, the band’s popularity is a testament to the sincerity of the music. On the strength of the band’s debut record, Glory Bound, the band will once again take to the stage this summer and no doubt do a huge amount of convincing.
The Actor Aside from the countless skate videos he has made appearances in, Vallely has now made the transition to the big screen. It is important to note, Vallely has been a fixed on the small screen for some time now. Starting as a feature length documentary about skating, Driven, would later become a show revolving around the world of Vallely. On the Fuel Network since 2005, the show has remained an important part of the network, and opened Vallely to another generation of fans. That momentum has propelled him to his latest role. Set to co-star in the Happy Madison Production (yup, that’s Adam Sandler’s company)Paul Blart: Mall Cop alongside King Of Queens star Kevin James.Vallely talked about his time on the set, “You know there has been other sets I have been on where I was actually referred to as the skater guy. ‘Bring the skater guy on.’ This time around the people involved don’t have the same distance. The people working on this film have been nothing but supportive.”
skate at 38 years old. He has fronted not one, but two successful rock bands. He has appeared on countless magazine covers, skate videos and his own television show, continues to be one of the most popular skaters among fans and is now starring in major motion pictures. But when you ask Vallely if he considers what his legacy is, the answer is genuinely humble. “Whether it be punk rock, skating, whatever, I think the most important aspect is self discovery.The first time I heard Black Flag, the first time I rode a skateboard, I knew something was alive in me. In the end, that is the only thing you can hope to pass along; that idea of helping self discovery. I want to be a solid link in the chain.” Dispelling the cynics, Vallely has endured and excelled as so many things because in those things is where he finds his sanity. On the board, in the band, and on the hustle, it’s where Vallely feels at home.
At A Glance: + In 2003 Black Flag performed a reunion show in which Vallely was asked to step in and front the band while they performed the entire My War album, an album Vallely cites as being very influential in his musical career. + In 1997 Vallely was the first pro skater to travel to China to and run a skate demo in the oftenexclusive country.
The Legacy
+ It’s no secret that Vallely has earned the reputation for being a bit of a fighter. The countless beatings he has dished out might have been a result of his adamant love of the game of hockey. Working with the NHL and the Anaheim Ducks, Vallely writes a blog for the Ducks and works to promote hockey in Southern California.
He turned pro at just 17 and went on to skate for the seminal skate-team, Powell Peralta. He was one of the first to compete in the X Games. He has appeared in video games, international exhibitions and continues to
+ It is estimated that throughout his decades as a skater,Vallely has broken some 20 of his own bones, and countless bones of others.
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BASS & TREBLE
Timmy Curran
words by: Ellen Rumple photos courtesy of: Jeff Flindt and David Troyer
Word of Mouth: From Out Of The Blue And Onto The Stage Scraggly blond haired Timmy Curran, otherwise known as the infamous pioneer of surfing who completed a full rotation, upside-down in two-foot surf in Hawaii, is just your average down-to-earth guy.That sounds like anything but average. He may have accomplished something that is now known as “the flip” having learned to surf by age five and by 16 he turned pro, but he was holding back on his other hidden talent. What else does this Southern California native have in store for his adoring public? Curran’s hidden passion was not only on water, it was strumming the strings of a guitar and humming his favorite written tune.
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“It wasn’t something where I wanted to play music and tour but it was something where I got offered one show and then we got offered more shows and then I was like ‘oh no I am not ready for this!’” - TIMMY CURRAN “I first tried writing my own songs when I was 16 and it took over 10 years to write a song that I was completely comfortable playing and singing in front of my friends and family.” Three years ago in Japan, Curran wrote a song called “If I Only Had a Way.” When he came home he performed it for the very first time in front of his friends and family. Curran, at first hesitant of sharing his hidden talent asked them, “Do you mind the way I sing it?” and their response was, “No we actually love the way you sing it!” After the positive response from his loved ones he developed the drive he needed to jumpstart his career as a musician. The song he first performed to his family and friends was soon on a compilation album with artists like Jack Johnson.
Putting together the album was one thing but creating the look of it was another. Curran was inspired by the artwork for the album on a trip to Italy when he was filming a surf movie with producer Taylor Steel. When the film was finished Dustin Humphrey had an art show before the movie premier. Before the premier Curran took some time to go check out Humphrey’s work, being a fan himself. “I love his work. I walked into the show and I saw the artwork from across the room. I was blown away and I thought there it is, there is the album cover if he will let me.” After not much convincing Humphrey allowed Curran to use his artwork for the album. “It was more like being in the right place at the right time and with an amazing photographer.”
Shortly after that another one of his songs, “Horses on the Range,” was featured in a documentary. He was then asked to perform on stage and one show turned into dozens. Curran says that performing on stage wasn’t something he intended on doing, it kind of just happened. “It wasn’t something where I wanted to play music and tour but it was something where I got offered one show and then we got offered more shows and then I was like ‘oh no I am not ready for this!’” Ready or not, Curran has put lots of practice into performing so he can ease into the musician lifestyle. Recently his practice paid off and Curran was able to go into a studio where he got to record his first album, Word of Mouth. “I was in there the whole time. I would think that the sound was alright but then Ian Nickus (producer) would make me listen back to the tracks and say, ‘no, look at the difference between this and that.”’
Curran informed us that although the artwork was picked by him most of the work done on the record is a collaborative effort. Curran along with bandmates and friends,Andy Smith, Ryan Gleason and Jesse Carmichael, spent hours working with different professionals in the music industry to put together the album. Currently Curran is on the road promoting his new album, which is available July 22nd. You can catch Timmy Curran performing at surf shops around the United States. Out of all the songs he has performed so far the one that gets the most reaction is “Blue Eyes.” Curran explains that “Blue Eyes” is a personal story about him and his wife. “I got dumped and got her back thankfully. I was being young and dating - it was before we got married. I remember she was like, ‘Alright well I want to break up with you.’ I knew I was just being a dumb guy. But I worked really hard and did whatever it took to get her back.” So far there have been no weepers
when he performs this song on stage but depending on the version of the song it stirs mixed reactions. “I think the acoustic version is a little bit sad but the album version is happier,” says Curran. “The song is just about somebody you love bringing out the best in you and causing you to work hard at trying to be better. It is a happy song and it’s about getting your girl back.” Word of Mouth is a mixture of dark, serious and upbeat tunes; since its availability online Word of Mouth has only received a positive response from the public. Curran knows it is a good album and doesn’t seem to be that nervous about the album doing well. “The only thing I have been nervous about is putting it out there like when it’s legit and for sale. It is what it is and I am happy and thankful for the opportunity. I would have never dreamed about putting together an album, and playing music in front of my friends and them not all running away.”
At A Glance: + The craziest thing so far that has happened to Timmy Curran onstage is forgetting the entire verse to a song and forgetting to tune his guitar before a show because he was so nervous. “The shows have been pretty mellow, so it has mostly been me creating some funny stuff to laugh about after the show.” + Between all the tracks Timmy Curran enjoys playing “Slow” the most. “I just feel that is the song that I would hope describes the album’s direction. I feel it is the most unique song on the album and I also enjoy playing ‘Slow’ the most live.” + Timmy Curran believes in the Christian faith so one of his preparations before a show is praying. “My preparations before I go on stage consist of doing prayer for quick memory and peace. Prayer for safety for everyone who took time to come to the show, that it will be a fun night and that I am thankful for this out of the blue opportunity that I would have never dreamed would be happening right now.” + When Timmy Curran is not surfing or Jamming, he plays Golf. “If I am not hanging out with my wife and friends I am golfing with my father and brothers.”
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BASS & TREBLE
Rick Thorne
Good Guys In Black: From BMX Dirt to Warped Stages
ABOVE: Good Guys In Black is (L-R) Nick Stagnaro, Justin Imamura, Rick Thorne and Alan Vega
words by: Jeffrey Easton photos courtesy of: Rick Thorne & Pals
Rick Thorne: pro BMX rider, TV show host, actor, voiceovers for movies, video games etc. What has he not done you ask? Up until now he has not fronted a band with recorded material. Like I said, up until now. Let me introduce the Good Guys in Black, the crossover act fronted by Thorne along with some outstanding musicians that support his steadfast vision of turning the thoughts in his head into stuff to piss your parents off. “I try to do as much as I can do. I want to be diverse and the band is the result of my dream for the last 20 years to have a band,” Rick relates. “There is a lot more left to do so I just keep grinding everyday just to explore new stuff. In the sports and entertainment industry you have to strike while the iron is hot and do your thing because I am not going back to bussing tables.” It takes a different person to convey feelings through music with a band and Rick is no exception. “I have been exhausted riding before but I cannot tell you how many rehearsals have ended with me being emotionally drained, a lot different than riding.”
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Rick Thorne has ridden BMX for a long time. Consequently, one might contend that he is simply starting a band simply just because.This is not the case. “I have wanted to be in a band for a long time and I reached a point in my life where I think it was due, I just wanted a different way to express myself,” confides Rick. “I want to take all of these experiences in my life and just open myself up to what I have been through and with music I am giving back some positivity and maybe someone can pick up on it.” The songs that are posted on their MySpace page are quite diverse, ranging from Beastie Boys mannerisms to straight up guitar driven anthemic sounds with deeply personal lyrics. Rick has seen a lot if things so the origin of the lyrics is a sacred place for him. “My music comes from the stages of life, if I sing from the gut that is how it is going to come out. My influences come from life experiences.” Rick went on to state that, “[the song] ‘Something More Than You’ is about the haters in my industry. They need to stop the hate, quit pointing fingers and work on themselves.”
I was a kid. It went with us playing sports and riding bikes and it fit my anger and it seemed like the most rebellious things in my life,” states Rick.
“I always feel safe in black which is why I have worn it for years and maybe people feel threatened because the color black comes off as aggressive. I feel more threatened by men that wear pink if you ask me.”
Good Guys In Black is an understatement; they certainly live up to their moniker in terms of personal dress and style. Furthermore, the name is a great way to carry a band and make a statement but where did it come from for? An obvious play on Thorne’s reputation as the rider in black, or something more? “Good Guys In black stems from being misrepresented your whole life and standing up for who you are if your intentions are good no matter what you look like,” Rick says. “I always feel safe in black which is why I have worn it for years and maybe people feel threatened because the color black comes off as aggressive. I feel more threatened by men that wear pink if you ask me.” The music comes off as a mix of old school punk and hip hop, like the aforementioned Beastie Boys mixed with Black Flag or Minor Threat. That might sound like an off the wall combination. “I have been a big fan of punk and rap since
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- Rick Thorne
The guys supporting Rick are great musicians and share a different point of view which translates well into the way it sounds. “I met Alan Vega (guitar) and Nick Stagnaro (Bass) on the Warped Tour a few years ago and they were also in 8 Fingers Down. The drummer is Frank Zummo from Street Drum Corps and I met him on the Warped tour as well,” recalls Rick. “I called Alan up last December and told him I wanted to write ‘Roll With The Punches’ and when I went to see him he had the entire song done with the hook and after that the rest of the guys fell into place.” For one final insight into why Rick wanted a band, he offered this. “I was ready to do a band because I had too much to say. There is a certain level of freedom being in a band, I can say what I want and you can take it if you want and if you don’t you can leave it.” Rick may be known for riding right now but after a stint on the Warped Tour this summer this might change .
The Famous Last Words of RICK THORNE The last CD: The new CD by Pennywise, Reason To Believe. The last book: Monster, an autobiography of one of the first CRIP gang members. The last show hosted: Hot Import Nights for Boost Mobile. The last injury: Got a hernia from screaming so much MCing the Tony Hawk tour. The last trading card he was on: A Fleer card The last energy drink: Monster, of course. He has 30 cases at his house.
FOR THE RECORD! words by: BROOK
the Masks or the Music? Slipknot revealed their new costumes onstage for the first time July 9th in Seattle. The band has maintained that they rarely clean their masks despite the sweat, blood and vomit they expel. That’s not so hardcore, Panic! at the Disco doesn’t clean their underwear until their moms do the wash!
Dork Magnet Metallica’s new album will be called Death Magnetic, inspiring an outpouring of negativity regarding the title, reminiscent of when Star Wars fans rejected the name, The Phantom Menace. Now you know what Metallica and Star Wars have in common – ‘need-to-get-a-life’ nerds!
Sonic Starbucks The Sonic Youth tribute CD, Hits Are For Squares (a Starbucks exclusive) features performances by such SY fans as Radiohead, Eddie Vedder and actress Michelle Williams. Screenwriter Diablo Cody also appears - as if she didn’t do enough damage with JUNO.
Cool n’ Shady LL Cool J was a guest on Tony Touch’s Toca Tuesday show when one “Jason from Miami” phoned in, later revealing himself to be rapgringo Eminem. Slim said, “When are we gonna hang out? I got cable at my house, and the game is on.” I’d be like, “Maybe if you were Necro!”
Weezy’s Big Score Rap star Lil’ Wayne has become the first artist since 2005 to sell more than a million copies of an album in the US in its first week. Tha Carter III went straight to number one. Nothing like a massive drug arrest to boost sales!
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FOR THE RECORD!
UP and Coming
CONTINUED...
Boy George: Public Enemy? U.S. immigration has denied a visa to Boy George, forcing cancellation of his U.S. tour. He was refused because he faces charges in Britain for imprisoning a man in his London home. On the positive tip, no one was planning to see him anyway!
Ozz-Test
THE SLEEPING SEA KING __________________________________________________________________________________________ words and photos by: Jeffrey Easton
The name of a band can often be indicative of their sound, but not this one. I had no idea what to expect. So what is a Sleeping Sea King you might ask? Joey Kohorst, their mysterious and driving singer/guitarist, had this to say. “We were on a submarine ride and Andy fell asleep. After we got off the boat and discovered that he was missing we went back to find him and he was still on the ocean floor asleep.” Their mode of musical transportation is a mixture of the Doors meets the Cure meets the dangers of dual guitar driven RnR; highly original for our times. Why not the typical, modern approach to music? “We are not angry
guys, we have no need to sing angry music. We are horny guys and we like booze so whatever it takes to get the ladies to the show,” admitted Joey. “I was influenced by Jim Morrison and my dad’s classic rock, people like Bon Scott, Robert Plant and Billy Gibbons, but I allow my guitar to do most of the talking.” Sleeping Sea King is rounded out by Andrew Hunt on guitar, Fert Von Bourbon on bass and Andre Morales, a.k.a., crazy arms on drums. Music should know no boundaries and these guys are certanly boundless. If different is good then these guys are great.
myspace.com/sleepingseaking
Ozzy and Metallica will headline a one-day-only Ozzfest August 9th in Dallas, TX. Tour co-founder Sharon Osbourne said, “We’re going to be a stadium destination festival for now… This is just the beginning… I have a lot of new ideas for Ozzfest.” Like last year’s idea of making it suck?
Bashing Pumpkins? Not This Time. This year marks the 17th anniversary of Smashing Pumpkins’ debut, Gish. A posting on the band’s website says a “pre-Gish/ Gish box set” and a “Gish tour” are coming. By far one of the most innovative records of its time, Gish influenced a new generation of bands and guitar players. Billy, let’s see the classic lineup for this!
The Freedom to Starve
TOMORROW’S CRY __________________________________________________________________________________________ words by: Jeffrey Easton
What do you get when you drop a few guys that are disenchanted with the east coast scene right into the mayhem that is L.A.? You get the forward thinking Tomorrow’s Cry. Chris Fox, the colorful singer/guitarist, checked in from the brutal road trek known as the Warped Tour to bring you a taste of Tomorrow’s Cry. “All of our actions as a community or the world in general needs to be changed because tomorrow is crying out for help,” opined Chris. “We chose that moniker because nothing else fit us or what our music was about.” The band finds a fine area amongst bands like Pearl Jam, instrumental Beastie
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Boys and Foo Fighters. “Fast at times and slow and sweet at times, the best of both worlds, not just a repetitive 4/4 beat,” described Chris. “I also write lyrics from a point of view, not just about a topic.” But then what explains the song “Bacon Egg An Cheese”? “The point of view for that song is that I am from New York and you cannot find a good breakfast sandwich on the west coast but on the east coast you can,” Chris admitted. “The song is a day in the life for me, waking up from a hangover and going out and getting a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich.”
myspace.com/tomorrowscry
One Day As A Lion, featuring Rage Against the Machines’ Zack de la Rocha, is “a sonic reflection of the visceral tension between a picturesque fabricated cultural landscape and the brutal socioeconomic realities it attempts to mask.” Zack will undoubtedly tackle US politics lyrically, thanks to the freedom of speech.
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Primus Atle BBQ Stove Featuring 12,000 BTUs of BBQ beauty, this portable stove is perfect for camping, cookouts or the kitchen of that lovely vacation van down by the river. Featuring a burner and non-stick grill, even if you’re far from an electrical outlet, this baby is sure to make that would-be road-kill a dinner winner with pizzazz! [$90, primuscamping.com]
Fender Billy Corgan Signature Stratocaster Apparently designed by Corgan to replace his “greatest go-to guitar” which, was stolen back in ’91, he claims this model has the versatility to play material from the Pumpkins’ 17-year period. The Fender Stratocaster guitar is designed to cater to the highgain sound Corgan is known for and features three DiMarzio pickups (two of which are customwound for the instrument), a string-through hard-tail bridge, jumbo frets, a satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish and a vintage tweed case. It is offered in an Olympic White finish, with a black pickguard or Black finish with a white pickguard. [$1,599, fenderusa.com]
Blak Prince Double Griffin Heraldry Link Bracelet
Blak Prince is a man’s jewelry. Not some fruity seashells on a string you got on the boardwalk, this is the kind of stuff you wear when you’re conquering empires and forging a new path through history... or just trying to impress the ladies. The Double Griffin Hearldry Link Bracelet is made from sterling silver and features two 18k gold vermeil griffins with surrounding filigree in its center. The edge of the bracelet, as well as each individual link, is inscribed with detailed royal filigree and the inside is custom engraved with the Blak Prince logo and creed. [$479, blakprince.com]
The Cure Best taken after the last drink of the night (or morning – who are we to judge?), The Cure’s allnatural concoction is designed to be mixed with 20 ounces of water to restore vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and other nutrients lost during your binge to prevent the impending hell known as a hangover. The bad news? She’s still ugly. [$2.99, thecuredrink.com]
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Magman Kaiju Green Touma’s contribution to Wonderwall’s “Kaiju for Grown Ups” series (if you don’t know, don’t ask) is nasty little guy that looks like he could murder, maim and devour pretty much every other action figure in your collection. Oh yeah, it’s also kind of a collector’s item. Did I mention scary looking? G.I. Joe just may be calling the Ghostbusters for backup. [$79.95, kidrobot.com]
OTM Built to Fight Kettle Bell These 100% cast-iron, hammer-tone kettle bells are perfect for developing full-body strength, whether you’re training for a big fight or an audition as a Spartan warrior. Besides, they look way cooler than most weights in the gym. Available in seven different sizes from 6-24kg, they’re available for almost any level of training. Also makes a great doorstop or industrial-sized sinker if you happen to be fishing in an anti-gravity simulator. [$55-$95, otmfightshop.com]
Bravo Wicked Thin Condoms Super-thin Vanilla Latex, a disposable baggie and a free sticker – what more could you want in a rubber? Bravo Condoms are aimed at a generation of action-sports athletes, musicians and other hedonists who lead an active lifestyle and demand superior pleasure and protection. Where they’ll be aiming it, is probably best left to the imagination. Why three condoms and only one baggie? Apparently they overestimated you. [$3/wallet of 3, bravocondoms.com]
Creative Vado Pocket Video Cam No bigger than your average cell phone or mp3 player, the Vado Pocket Video Cam from Creative Labs is the smallest, most portable and versatile video cam yet. Far too small to even be referred to as a “camcorder”, it’s rechargeable and easily connects to your computer for easy uploading. Best of all, its size means that in the event of an encounter with a witch, a zombie apocalypse or a giant monster attack, you’ll be able to document everything while staying light on your feet. [$99, creativelabs.com]
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FRESH PRODUCE
PIMP MY RIDE When Hollywood tricks out a car in ways that Xzibit cannot.
TRANSFORMERs These were cool until one transformed with the driver still inside. Good luck getting thoses stains out.
CHRISTINE Finally, a car that, no matter how much it was damaged, repaired itself. Too bad it tried to kill everyone.
Back to The future This car could fly and go anywhere in time. GREAT SCOTT! Can it help you drive when you get Parkinson’s?
On the set of Pimp my Death Mobile.
FLICKS
Death Race Universal pictures Release Date: Aug 22nd
DEATH PROOF
Directed By: Paul W.S. Anderson Starring: Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson and Ian McShane Sometimes, it’s perfectly acceptable to remake a movie. Death Race 2000 was a film released in 1975 that featured a car race across an America that was ruled by a fascist dictatorship. Contestants loaded their vehicles up with flamethrowers, rocket launchers and machine guns, wracking up points by slaying each other and other human beings who got in the way. Good times! In this remake Jason Stratham is Frankenstein, a man jailed for life who’s given a chance to be a free man if he wins the race. Tyrese Gibson is Machine Gun Joe, a murdering sociopath who isn’t above wasting all human life in his pursuit of victory. Of course there will be other drivers who are there to express their individual personalities before they are annihilated by Frankenstein or Machine Gun Joe. This movie is going to be just as hyper-violent as the beloved original, but bigger, better, faster and with more improved technological advancements like force fields, lasers and cars that can turn invisible as they race across the whole damn planet armed with weapons banned by the Geneva Convention.That certainly beats the piss out of NASCAR, right?
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This car would keep the driver safe from any harm, but you’ll still get screwed over at the drive thru.
HERBIE: FULLY LOADED A car that can drive you when you’re drunk and coked out of your mind while working on your singing career.
Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Universal
AUG 1st
Directed By: Rob Cohen Starring: Brendan Frasier, Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh
words by: Bobby D. Lux
Now that the Egyptian mummy has been defeated once and for all, this movie takes us to China where archaeologists have accidentally awoken Han, The Dragon Emperor (played by the legendary Jet Li). 2,000 years of confinement by an ancient curse really pissed him off, so he proceeds to conquer the world using his mystical command of the five elements and his army of terracotta warriors. Michelle Yeoh, a profound actress and martial artist in her own right, will also be there to give this film even more kung fu credibility.This movie cost $175,000,000 to make, so expect mind-shattering special effects that typify the first two films.
Mirrors
AUG 15th
Fox Atomic Directed By: Alexandre Aja Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton
The Rocker
Metropolis Found If you haven’t seen Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent sci-fi classic Metropolis, shame on you! Don’t wallow too long because now you have a chance to see the original version as Lang intended. Believed to be the only one in existence, an uncut version of the film was found in a private collection at a Buenos Aires museum where it laid dormant for 80 years. The new version of the film is a whopping three and a half hours long.
Speaking of Museums...
Kiefer Sutherland plays security guard Ben Carson in a horror movie about a supernatural force using mirrors to murder people responsible for a tragic fire in a department store. With parts of it shot in Romania, this movie has a moody, haunting atmosphere guaranteed to make you afraid of your popcorn and just enough gore to keep the MPAA from giving it an X rating. Don’t expect that R to save you when blood sprays two yards into the air.With the footage I’ve seen, I’m going to give this movie a high rating for all of the people who saw The Ring but expected more.
Bruce Lee’s final home in Hong Kong is to be tuned into a museum dedicated to the martial arts superstar who died far too young at 32 in 1973. The home’s owner plans to turn the home over to the government to create the museum and expand the property into a Lee memorial set to include a library, martial arts center and movie house.
AUG 20th
Sherlock Borat and Dr. Anchorman
Fox Atomic
Directed By: Peter Cattaneo Starring: Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Emma Stone Rainn Wilson, whose neo-totalitarian Dwight Shrewt character is one of the many reasons why The Office gets funnier every episode, finally gets a lead role in his own comedy as Robert “Fish” Fishman, a drummer for the ‘80s metal hair band Vesuvius, until he is fired just before the band explodes into the big time. Twenty years later he gets another chance at greatness when he joins the teen garage band of his nephew Matt. Fishman considers himself the ultimate authority on rocking out, so the kids get more metal power than they really wanted all they way up until a showdown with Vesuvius, where Fish will have his revenge!
Babylon A.D.
KEEPIN IT REEL
AUG 29th
20th Century Fox
Directed By: Mathieu Kassovitz Starring: Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, Gerard Depardieu Its time for another sci-fi/action/martial arts/Vin Diesel movie! Since the combination seems to always work, Vin Diesel is once again saving the future in Babylon A.D., which looks a lot like a Blade Runner with more balls and a budget of $60 million. He plays Toorop, a mercenary hired to escort a young woman who just might be the savior of humanity in a dystopic future (is there any other kind?). Since a Vin Diesel fight scene is always worth the price of admission, expect more explosions than Baghdad on a busy weekend with music by Shavo Odadjian and RZA.
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Pineapple Express Tropic Thunder Star Wars: Clone Wars The House Bunny Crossing Over
Seth Rogan, James Franco Ben Stiller, Jack Black Anthony Daniels, Matthew Wood Anna Faris, Emma Stone Harrison Ford, Ashley Judd
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Let’s hope they don’t screw this one up because it could be really funny; Sacha Baron Cohen as legendary fictional detective Sherlock Holmes with Will Ferrell as his trusty sidekick, Dr. Watson. The pair last worked together in 2006 on Talladega Nights. This isn’t the only Holmes film in the making as Warner Bros. is gearing up for more dramatic version of Sherlock directed by Guy Ritchie.
Terminator Casting Helena Bonham Carter is rumored to be soon joining the already in production fourth film, Terminator Salvation, which began shooting two months ago in New Mexico. It’s unclear what role Carter would play in the film that focuses on the origins of the battle between robots and humans. The film is scheduled for release next May and is directed by “McG” (the Charlie’s Angels guy).
Thank you, Judge!! In what can only be called a legal victory for all non-blind people, a federal judge placed a restraining order barring the viewing of the Verne Troyer sex tape! The decision also blocks an attempt from a porn distributor to sell the near hourlong sex tape. Troyer also is seeking $20 million in damages and demands that all copies are returned to him.
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LET IT RIDE
Here’s proof that what happens in Vegas is available for everyone on DVD. Swingers Imagine you and your best buddy taking a trip to Vegas. Now imagine your best buddy is Vince Vaughn. VIVA LAS VEGAS Two phrases come to mind when thinking of Las Vegas: “Vegas, baby” and “Viva Las Vegas”. No Vegas movie list would be complete without Elvis’s classic.
Dental hygeine is very important in Vegas.
DVDs
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (PG-13) Available On: July 1st Studio: 20TH CENTURY FOX
Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher team up to “punk” audiences in their very own living rooms with this Vegas / romantic comedy.The comedic duo successfully turn the common phrase “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” into somewhat of a nightmare, or a dreaded reminder for anyone that’s checked their bank statements or had to get fisted at the urologist following a debauched weekend in the city of sin.
Lost boys: the tribe (unrated)
Escape from Guantanamo Bay (R)
Release Date: July 29th Studio: Warner Home Video The Tribe picks up 21 years after the original in the sleepy town of Luna Bay where Edgar and Alan Frog (Cory Feldman and Jamison Newlander, respectively) have perfected the craft of vampire slaying. Corey Haim also returns in this highly anticipated straight to DVD (booo!) release. Directed by: P.J. Pesce
Release Date: July 29th Studio: New Line Cinema (WB) In this unexpected sequel, Harold and Kumar encounter a shroomed out Neil Patrick Harris and a stoner version of George W. Bush, all while examining the complexities of relationships and the state of panic in the Western World. Dang these brownies are good. Directed by: Jon Hurwitz Hayden Schlossberg
Smart people (R)
Prom Night (PG-13)
Release Date: Aug 12th Studio: Miramax In the vein of Little Miss Sunshine and Sideways comes another movie that isn’t afraid to analyze the fucked-up side of families and uncomfortable situations. A must see for anyone who admires the work of Ellen Page. Directed by: Noam Murro
Release Date: Aug 19th Studio: Screen Gems (Sony) Following in the footsteps of so many horror movies that are earning the PG-13 rating, Prom Night takes place on…you guessed it: Prom night. Suspense is high, “teenagers” get killed and someone makes it out alive but I’m not telling who! Directed by: Nelson McCormick words by: Brett “Felix” Ulery
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FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS To quote the late Hunter Thompson, “There is nothing in the world more helpless and irresponsible and depraved than a man in the depths of an ether binge.” SHOWGIRLS I was going to do Casino (another highly recommended Vegas flick), but this flick has that stuck-up, women’s rights touting, Zack Morris doubting Jesse Spano butt naked for about 75% of the film. Wait. Did I just call this a film? Ocean’s Eleven Who says rooting for thieves is wrong? Especially when the thieves are this good (at being thieves). Watch the original or the remake. They’re both exceptional.
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BITS & BYTES Chrono Trigger DS You read right. The SNES RPG classic is getting a fanciful makeover from the wizards at Square Enix. Much like Final Fantasy IV, the DS remake will feature new gameplay mechanics, new cinemas, and an entirely fresh new look upgraded for the new generation. The game is slated to hit in Winter 2009. Patience - good things come to those who wait.
Last Gen RPG Love
Eagles fans suck as much in the video game as they do in real life.
GAMES
Madden ‘09
Electronic Arts
Available On: XBOX 360, XBOX, Playstation 3, PS2, PSP, Wii & DS Opposed to titles in the past with minimal graphics upgrades and a new roster, this entry has several worthy additions that will enthrall Madden fans old and new. The first and most significant is the Madden IQ feature. Prior to starting an actual game, you will be placed in a series of four mini games that function as a way for the computer to gauge your skill level. After the completion of the mini games you’re given the option to select several difficulty levels, including one called “Your Skill Level.” This evens out the playing field for those with wildly different skill sets. Also, the Rewind and Backtrack feature serve as learning tools to see how plays in the game may have faltered. It may appear to be a gimmick of sorts, but these additions add a fresh perspective to the franchise. In addition, the CPU also allows the option to sub for players who are “tired.” Coupled alongside vast improvements in character animations and arena weather conditions, Madden ‘09 is a sports game that will have all fans rooting over and over again.
CHEAT, TIP OR TRICK GAME: Metal gear solid 4 WORKS ON: Playstation 3
Too human
Silicon Knights
Available On: XBOX 360 The same minds responsible for the remake of Metal Gear Solid bring a cybernetic tale of Norse Gods caught in a harrowing struggle for dominance with a hero named Baldur thrust right in the middle. The game is a story-driven, go-for-broke action adventure that capitalizes on Norse mythology with a sci-fi twist and enough depth to rival any of the bigget MMORPGs. Fresh, exciting and innovative, Too Human represents some of the finest elements that break new gaming ground.
disgaea 3: absence of justice Nippon Ichi Soft. 100,000 Drebin Points During the Shadow Moses portion of the game where Otacon asks you to enter the security code, enter this number instead: 14893. You will get an error message, but after the cinematic movie concludes, you will receive 100,000 Drebin points.
Available On: XBOX 360 & PS3 In the third installment of the famed zany strategy franchise, players find themselves in the Netherworld as a foul-mouthed demon named Mao who decides that he needs to defeat an Overlord to gain recognition. Problem is his father is the Overlord. New mechanics such as the ability to merge various skills to form hybrid skills are a welcome addition. Obviously the game is not for everyone but those who appreciate good ol’ strategy RPG fun with an absurd storyline will be pleased. words by: Alex Mendoza
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For those of you still wondering whether or not the PS2 has a pulse in terms of new game releases, you’ll be pleased to know that PS2 RPG fan favorite Persona will release Persona 4 during the Holiday season. The game revolves around an urban man ensnared amidst a series of murders and crimes. Along with a group of friends, they seem to possess the skills to solve the crimes and restore peace to the town of Inaba.
Activision Sets A New Record The Nintendo DS incarnation of Guitar Hero, aptly titled Guitar Hero: On Tour, sold over 300,000 units in its first week. This is a record for Activision and is the biggest DS launch to date, factoring out all others by eight.
PSP VS. Nintendo DS? In an interesting turn of events, the Sony PSP rose to first place in Japan for the first time against the Nintendo DS in the first six months of 2008. Sony sold 1.96 million units, while the Nintendo DS came in second with 1.59 million units in comparison to their 3.71 million this time last year.
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Join the ranks of Skinnie Entertainment Magazine™ and earn college credit, concert tickets, VIP at clubs and events and a whole stuff load of free stuff (holy stuff, we can’t say “s**t” in our own ad! That’s some bullstuff!!!!) Skinnie Entertainment Magazine™ is providing internship opportunities for motivated and starry-eyed young students in the following departments: Editorial: we want writers and editorial interns who seek the glory of being published. Writers and editorial interns must be familiar with MS Office™ and able to use proper grammar. Also must demonstrate prowess on the extreme pogo stick. Photographers: must have a camera of 6.0 megapixels or more. Ideally it should be big enough to induce camera envy amongst other photographers. All applying photographers must be able to fit into a spandex outfit. Art Department: must know at least the basics of Photoshop™ and InDesign™. Ability to empty trash cans a must. Graphic designers must also be able to best our Art Director at Beer Pong. Web Designers: must understand HTML and all that other fancy computer crap. The ability to overcome the radioactive poisoning from energy drinks and Twinkies is a strong bonus, but not required. Street Team: hip young individuals sought for the purposes of cruising around promoting stuff. Must be willing to travel, set up booths, interact with strangers, hand out flyers and create EtchA-Sketch™ portraits of famous crooners. Office Administration: Do you like boring things like numbers, letters, spreadsheets, papers, paper clips, organizing stuff and knitting? Good. We need your help! Must be familiar with MS Office™, able to type at 45 wpm, handle basic data entry and juggle kittens. PR and Advertising: Must be skilled at writing press releases and assisting our intrepid office staff with client relations. Ability to follow instructions and remember complicted sandwich orders a must. Colonic Hydrotherapist: Because we are full of stuff. We need your help. Bad. All above internship positions, please contact internships@skinniemagazine.com. Sales: Looking for Sales reps. Must be cold, heartless, ruthless and incredibly thick skinned. People skills and personal hygiene are a definite must. Smile big and people will like you. Bonus points for being able to maintain an unflinching poker face while being assaulted with food items by a small panel of angry midgets and one giant. For all sales and marketing positions, please contact sales@skinniemagazine.com. Aug. 2008 | SKINNIEMAGAZINE.COM
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HOT TRAX Music that only you should have and not your friends.
Artist: Kid rock Song: All Summer Long Sounds Like: Kid Rock wishes he wrote “Sweet Home Alabama.”
Aren’t you guys a little old to be Trick ‘R Treating?
AUDIO
Slipknot
Artist: shinedown Song: Devour Sounds Like: Shinedown grew a pair and is stepping up their game.
All Hope is Gone
Label: Roadrunner Records Available On: August 26th New album, new tour, new masks. Sure, the new masks aren’t that exciting, but is the music still any good? The answer is a resounding hell yeah, if you are into finely orchestrated chaos. Recalling elements of their erlier work that put them on the map, only heavier, All Hope Is Gone may break your stereo. But if this is too intense for you I think there’s a Fallout Boy CD you can buy.
Artist: The killers Song: Shadowplay Sounds Like: A song guaranteed to make Guitar Hero 4. Wanna bet?
Dragonforce
The Game
Shwayze
Trapt
Ultra Beatdown
LAX
Shwayze
Only Through The Pain
Roadrunner
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Eleven Seven
Power metal died out in the US a while ago. Leave it to those damn Canadians to bring it back with blisteringly fast and soaring songs that are each equally awesome – probably because they all sound the same.Viva metal!!!
We said this was coming out last month, because it WAS supposed to come out last month. Now it’s coming out this month. And it sounds like its predecessor. So is the way of the mainstream hip hop album.
Malibu’s prodigal son, Cisco Adler, combines whatever it is he does with a few other collaborators to bring you an album that is part hip hop, part dub, part so-cal-sublimestyle-reggae-rehash… but he has a reality show, so buy it.
Just when you thought rock and roll couldn’t get anymore generic or boring, think again! It’s never too late to dull down a genre that started off as the voice rebellion and has since devolved into soulless tripe! Never!
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ALSO DROPPING...
are some bands that we know you would like. Trust us, we know.
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Gaslight Anthem Civet Black Stone Cherry The Enemy U.K.
The ‘59 Sound Hell Hath No Fury Folklore And Superstition We’ll Live and Die In These Towns
August 19th August 5th August 19th August 5th
words by: BJ Cummings
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Artist: Scars on broadway Song: They Say Sounds Like: They have a unique sound that isn’t ripped off yet.
Artist: Slipknot Song: Psychosocial Sounds Like: You’ll need more hands to throw up more horns.
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“It’s what America is clamoring for. They want some of that big, pale, fleshy, creamy torso and they’re gonna get it.”
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WHITE & CHUNKY: THE ROCKER STAR ROCKS LIKE A CARTON OF OLD MILK. words by: Matthew McLaughlin photos courtesy of: Kevin Estrada
Why would you want to raise your cholesterol? “So I can lower it.” This was the answer given to me during a recent interview with Rainn Wilson. Confused? If you have ever seen Rainn Wilson play the awkward, self-indulgent, smartass nerd, Dwight Schrute, on NBC’s hit comedy The Office, then you would probably already be laughing.Through sheer concentration, the character Dwight can raise and lower his cholesterol at will and thus, finds health care unnecessary and plans to eliminate it from the office. It is this kind of clever humor that makes the character so likeable, even if he is an ass. In real life, Rainn Wilson is even more clever and hilarious and far from the selfish, nerdy, asshole that he plays on television – even if he doesn’t like me personally, but I’ll get to that later.
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“Vesuvius kicks the Beatles’ ass... It’s a total ass whupping. I’d like to see that cage match.” Rainn is becoming (excuse my clichéd description) an up-and-coming Hollywood player due to his engaging portrayals of humorously awkward characters. In fact, he believes his first big break came after being cast as Arthur Martin on HBO’s hit, Six Feet Under. “[It was] the first part that put me on the map that made people stand up and take notice. It launched a long and healthy, fruitful career of playing weirdoes.” His character was a weirdo, sure, but then again, can any character be normal on a show centered on a family-run mortuary? Nevertheless, this big break helped Rainn get cast as Dwight Schrute, arguably the fan’s favorite character on The Office as evidenced by his own bobble head doll, personal space on the NBC website, and rising success. With a reportois of memorable characters, however, come the increased odds of being typecast. “Every actor starts getting known by one thing, one character and if they have range, it opens up other doors. I know I have acting range beyond playing freaky weirdoes and playing [the character] Fish in The Rocker is one of those roles that I’m capable of and I hope there are many more to come.” Indeed, he has recently landed other roles including voicing Gallaxhar in the upcoming animated-feature Monsters vs. Aliens, a cameo role in the sequel Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, and a starring role in this summer’s The Rocker. In the film The Rocker, Rainn plays Robert “Fish” Fishman, a drummer kicked out of his own ‘80s heavy metal band, Vesuvius, just before the band’s colossal success – similar to Pete Best’s fate with The Beatles. Twenty years later, his nephew’s band asks Fish to play a “one time gig” at the prom. Reliving the glory days of playing live music, Fish convinces the band to stay together despite an embarrassing performance at the high school dance. After an unexpected YouTube clip of the “naked drummer” launches his newly formed band into superstardom, Fish finds himself dealing with his unresolved past, his need to relive the glory days and a grown up life.
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The film is rated PG-13 and far from the recent strain of adult comedy hits that most people are expecting. However, Rainn feels the film will have success because, “The Rocker is a nice contrast. There’s a lot of hard edge [movies out there]. Judd Apatow has kind of created a new market for smart, hard-edge, adult sort of sex comedies. I think The Rocker is a sweet kind of throwback to the John Hughes film. [It] has a little bit of that ‘80s feel. It’s fun for the whole family, but it’s still smart and edgy.” You will not be disappointed. Attempting to play a rockstar in a film can be challenging, however, Rainn does have a musical background. “I was a band geek in high school. I was a bassoonist. I was one of the best bassoonists to ever grace Shorecrest High School in Seattle, WA. Not really.” Okay, so he never played the bassoon, “but, in my senior year of high school, I started a band called Collected Moss. We were just awful, we were the worst. Our second gig was an audition for battle of the bands and we didn’t even make it in. We were not one of the top six best bands of the high school.” Should his band have succeeded, Rainn claims he would have chosen a life as a rockstar. “Rockstar. Definitely. Rock star trumps every other occupation. There’s no better job than being Eddie Vedder.” Pearl Jam is one thing, but when asked which band he’d rather play for,Vesuvius or The Beatles (alluding to the Pete Best connection mentioned earlier), surprisingly, Rainn would rather play for Vesuvius. “Oh, definitely Vesuvius. Vesuvius kicks the Beatles’ ass. Will Arnett can take on Lennon and McCartney. [Fred] Armison would take on Ringo. It’s a total ass whupping. I’d like to see that cage match.” His deadpan joking around aside, as funny and clever as Rainn is, he does use his celebrity for good causes and becomes serious when speaking of The Mona Foundation, a non-profit group dedicated to education. “I got started getting asked to sponsor
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different kinds of charities and fundraisers and I thought, rather than just spread my ability as a celebrity to kind of do fundraisers and stuff like that to bring out awareness [for many things], I would just focus on one. I really wanted a small charity that was just starting to where I can really make a difference. The Mona Foundation came along and, my dad actually knew one of the founders, and what it does is, it’s just so brilliant and perfect, that I felt I needed to get behind it What they
witty response for all of my questions. When asked why he frequently appears without clothes – as seen in The Office, MTV Movie Awards, The Rocker, etc. – Rainn simply offers that, “I love it [being naked]. I absolutely love it. I love it so much, I even shower naked. I just give them [the people] what they want. It’s what America is clamoring for. They want some of that big, pale, fleshy, creamy torso and they’re gonna get it.’ As well, when asked if he is as sweaty in real life as he is in the film The Rocker, Rainn explains, “no, but Steve Carell is. He’s like a walrus… I don’t know if walrus’ sweat.” To make him appear sweaty in the film, Rainn says, “You know, even the director urinated on me a couple of times.” So what’s next for the guy who turned playing nerds and creepy men into fame and fortune? Well, again, another hilarious and trivial response to the question, “I’m trying to
“Even the director urinated on me a couple of times.” do is go into communities around the world and they find educational outreach programs, grassroots programs that are already working on their own, but just need more financial resources.They raise the money in the United States for whatever that particular school or program needs. So they go to Tanzania and when a school needs a science lab, we raise 50 thousand and build them a science lab. But we don’t ever go into a country and say ‘here’s what we need next and here’s what we’ll do for you.’” Rainn has been working with this charity for over a year and a half and believes that education, at home and abroad, is important. Seriousness aside, and always being the ultimate entertainer and comedian, Rainn always had a
get them to pass the idea of calling the city [Philadelphia where he was promoting the film ] ‘Phunadelphia’ with a ‘ph’ but, it doesn’t seem to be catching fire yet, but maybe you can help with a national publication. I’m also trying to start a new slang for the word ‘buttocks’. Thigh caps. I love mushroom caps on top of the thighs.” After telling him I’d brag to friends that I “heard it first” before the slang caught on – and Rainn subsequently telling me he’d spank me in my ‘thigh caps’ – I asked him, “what else?” His response, as expected, was, “world peace.” Rainn Wilson is, however, working on many things such as the aforementioned movies, as well as currently writing a screenplay for director Jason Reitman (who directed the
indie hit, Juno, in which Rainn also appears) entitled Bonsai Shadowhands. “[The story is] about a down and out alcoholic still living in Van Nuys, the San Fernando Valley. If things go well, we’ll see that in ’09.” Look forward to that and, well, Rainn everywhere else. The man is fearless when taking any opportunity to entertain audiences; a far cry from the early days struggling as an actor. Check out his starring-role in The Rocker or catch him on NBC’s The Office – you will laugh. As a last, final word to the readers of Skinnie Magazine, Rainn only had to say that he had nothing to say at all – “Skinnie readers, no.” However, he did make sure to tell me, after earlier being asked about ever having a “near death experience” and answering with “this interview,” he reminded me again that “this was my near death experience. I’m done with you.” I told you he didn’t like me.
At A Glance: + Boxers or Briefs? “Thongs. Always” + If you could punch any cast mate of The Office in the face, who would it be? “Wow, that’s a very good question. I’m going to have to go with Jenna Fisher. Because she is so damn purty, I have the biggest crush on her. It’s like when you’re in school and you push the girl that you like.” + Although married, which celebrity would you hook up with? “I wouldn’t ever hook up with any celebrity, but I guess the one that I have the biggest hots for is Liv Tyler, and I’m trying to answer this question seriously. Liv Tyler. That’s a celebrity, right? That’s a girl, right? And Zooey Deschanel.” + What is your least favorite city? “Oh, I’m gonna make some enemies. Bakersfield’s pretty bad. Fresno’s pretty bad. I like to make fun of Fresno because it has a great sound to it. New England looks pretty bad. Hartford really sucks. Buffalo, I’m not a fan of.” www.ionlydrumnaked.com
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NITTY GRITTY Tesla Roadster _____________________ Power: Electric Max Speed: 125 mph Charge Time: 3.5 hours Distance: 220 miles per charge Available: Via waiting list Price: $100,000
Punked at thePump
The Electric Demise of the Internal Combustion Engine
words by: Jasen T. Davis
At the heart of American business lies the concept of the free market economy. The idea is that market competition will balance out any problems that might arise as we all try to work, make money and buy what we have to buy to live, drive and survive. If one product raises their price too high, we all go without or buy the other product, and the whole equation gets balanced. When a corporation is the only group that sells the product, it’s called a monopoly.That group then can raise the price as high as they want and rip us off with an inferior product.When a corporation is so powerful it can influence the government to hamper potential rivals and artificially influence the market, the system stops working and you and I get ripped off. Enter the major oil and automotive manufacturers of the US; only in this instance instead of a single corporation monopolizing the market, it’s an entire industry taking advantage of the American people by deliberately hindering development of efficient transportation alternatives. When Henry Ford designed his first Model T Ford in 1908, he hung a pair of brass bull testicles from the rear bumper, put a “DEEZ NUTZ” sticker on the rearview window and tore through the city at 45 mph, with no fear of getting pulled over since the police didn’t have cars and Model T Fords scared the bejeezus out of horses. Once he got that out of his system, he proceeded to mass-produce that bad boy and put all of us in the driver’s seat. It’s a little-known footnote that he actually collaborated with Thomas Edison to construct an electric car, but the idea was thrown overboard because oil was cheap, gas was plentiful and the combustion engine was more efficient and reliable than any electric counterpart at the time. Incidentally, the Model T Ford, in 1908, got 18 miles to the gallon. Your car probably gets 25, if you are lucky. Talk about progress. So far, for the last 100 years, this is how it’s been. Gigantic automobile manufacturers make cars that run on gasoline from gigantic oil companies and we all drive them to survive. As we all know, at this point in time public transportation
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is remarkably useless for the average person. Distances are too long for walking or taking a cab, and the buses and Metro don’t always go to the places you need to go at the times you need. If your car runs on gas, though, you are getting your ass kicked at the pump, unless you are fortunate enough to own an oil company. It can safely be said that they have a monopoly. Oil companies and automobile manufacturers don’t want you to use anything else but an engine that relies on oil. But one century later oil is running out and gas is mighty expensive, unless you live in Kuwait. Oil comes from countries where women are beaten for getting raped and it’s okay to kill your neighbor because the Invisible Man in the Sky promised you 72 virgins if you obliterate yourself with C-4. Gasoline is $4.57 a gallon and rising and we’d all give a pinky finger if it dropped down to $3.00, even though we bitched when it got to that price years ago. The hybrid engine is the latest in a long series of con jobs the oil companies have pulled on
the American public for years. Sure, while your average combustible engine gets 25 miles per gallon and the hybrid engine gets up to 50 miles per gallon the end result is the same: you still have to buy gasoline. When the price of gas goes up to $10 in five years it won’t matter if you’re driving a hybrid. You’ll still be paying high prices at the pump.The oil companies will win because we’ll all still be using their outdated product. Automobile manufacturers will win because when upgrading to a hybrid is necessary to live they’ll make a killing as desperate car owners trade in their old for the new.The public at large will fall for it when they think the jump to hybrids was a massive leap forward when better alternatives exist and in fact have existed for decades. So, what other choices are there? Can we use something that doesn’t rely on oil? We could, but for decades the oil industry and automobile manufacturers have prevented other technologies from being utilized by influencing government regulation, buying out patents that would threaten their combustible engine
Phoenix Motorcars _____________________ Based in Ontario, CA Power: Electric Max Speed: 110 mph Charge Time: 7 hours Distance: 250 miles per charge Available: 2010 Price: $45,000
Chevy Volt _____________________
Power: Electric and Combustion Max Speed: unspecified Charge Time: 6.5 hours Distance: 640 (combined electric charge with fuel tank) Available: 2010 Price: $48,000
monopoly, and working together to drive out small business owners that would otherwise invent and market an automobile that would set us free from the yoke of oil. They’ve had half a century to perfect their techniques and, as you can see from the amount of money you are paying for a gallon of gas, their strategies have worked.
feasible. In fact, many alternative engine patents are owned by these same companies to this day. After the law was changed, the cars were taken back. Many of the owners were arrested and nearly all of the EV-1’s were destroyed (pretty funny, when you consider that it’s still possible to find the Ford Pinto on the road).
In the 2006 documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? it is revealed that in 1990, the California Air Resources Board passed a law that required automobile manufacturers to sell 3% of their stock as zero emission, electric-powered vehicles. GM and oil companies like Exxon and Chevron teamed up, lobbying to change the law with million-dollar donations to politicians, all the while leasing the EV-1 (their electric car) and refusing to sell them to the general public. Meanwhile, GM and the oil companies went on a rampage, buying every conceivable patent for the battery technology that would make the electric car
To a certain extent, early designs for an electric car deserved to die. They didn’t go very far on a full charge. It was hard to find a place to charge up the vehicle. They were also horribly, malignantly gross to look upon. Ford Mustangs, for all of their unreliability, sell because they look freakin’ cool. The situation is changing, though. There are now many start-up companies that are working on electric cars with the intent of ending our reliance on oil. While some of these vehicles are still so expensive as to be unobtainable by the general public (the Tesla Electric Roadster will cost you
$100,000) many overseas vehicle manufacturers are moving forward, selling affordable, efficient electronic automobiles and leaving the U.S. behind. Even Chevy is getting in on the potential profit with its new Volt. Let’s all hope the car is affordable. Sure, most of them are expensive but new technology always is when it first hits the market. Remember how expensive the cell phone was? Now they practically give them away at the mall. Can’t wait? Fine, create your own. One inventor at this website, www.metricmind.com, provides plans for you to build your own. Download it while you can… this guy might end up in a parking lot somewhere, dead of “natural causes” (cue “Twilight Zone” theme). While the future is unknown, at least it’s electric. But I see a point in time where revolutionaries will modify their own cars, in their own garages, to run on something other than oil, just like they are pimping their
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Based in India Power: Electric Max Speed: 50 mph Charge Time: 6 hours Distance per Charge: 70 miles Available: currently in production Price: $10,000
Martyrs of Alternative Transportation
______________________________ + Joseph R. Zubris of Boston, Massachusetts built an electric car in 1969, converting the engine of his 1961 Mercury. Zubris refused to sell the patent to oil interests but was never able to market his idea to automobile manufacturers. + In 1972 Rory Johnson, an inventor from Elgin, Illinois, created an electromagnetic motor that could propel a car 10,000 miles on a single charge. While in negotiations with the Greyhound Bus Company the US Department of Energy placed a restraining order on his device that prohibited Johnson from selling it. He later died of a brain aneurysm and all of his notes, engines and schematics disappeared.
Genepax _____________________
Based in Japan Power: Water Max Speed: 110 mph Charge Time: 7 hours Distance: 50 miles per liter of water Available: does not seem to be in production, but website provides info on how to convert an existing vehicle to run on water. Price: $45,000
+ Edward LaForce of Vermont invented a redesigned combustible engine in 1974 that doubled the gas mileage of a conventional automobile. After great difficulty in patenting his creation, the United States EPA outlawed the engine, despite protests from US Senators and local press. + In 1974 William Bolon of Rialto, California designed an advanced steam engine motor vehicle that he claimed could get 50 miles out of a gallon of water. After refusing to sell the patent, his factory was fire bombed and all of his research notes and vehicles were destroyed. He later sold his design to a company from Indonesia. + B.Von Platen of Sweden developed a vehicle that also ran on electricity. He sold the patent to Volvo in 1975.Volvo then proceeded to do nothing with their acquisition. + In 1996 Stanley Meyer replaced the engine of his Volkswagon dune buggy with an engine that ran on tap water. He was later sued by investors and mysteriously died of a brain aneurysm. After his death, his car, his notes and all of his equipment were stolen from his home and remain missing to this day. + In 2007 M. Degeuss of North Carolina designed a self-powering battery that could be used to power the engine of an electric car. After showing the design to interested parties in Europe he was found dead of a brain aneurysm in a North Carolina airport parking lot.Yes, his designs were stolen and are missing to this day.
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Based in Canada Power: Electric Max Speed: 25 mph Charge Time: 8 hours Distance: 35 miles per charge Available: currently in production Price: $16,000
automobiles for aesthetic purposes right now. My prediction is that as long as our politicians are in the pockets of major automobile and oil companies the government will declare these home grown technologies to be illegal, fine these owners and tow their vehicles away to be destroyed. In a few years if a cop pulls you over and inspects your vehicle to make sure it runs on gasoline, don’t be too surprised‌
the oil companies will have spent a lot of money to ensure that those laws exist and government agencies scurry to enforce them. But demand is high and politics have turned away from the oil companies. Automobile manufacturers are now seeing a business opportunity as competition comes from other countries as overseas competitors create their own gas-free vehicles. With so many manufacturers competing, maybe the free market economy will save us, after all.
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An ambitious self starter, the 21 year old Kim Fattorini of La Mirada, CA, could be considered something of an over achiever. “I currently hope to take off with my modeling career. In the future I hope to become a successful businesswoman... If I do not become a CFO of a big corporation then I hope to open my own business such as a clothing store.” Recently chosen from the Skinnie Vegas Tour, the aspiring entrepreneur also sports a passion for dancing and helping the needy. “Whether it be feeding the hungry, donating clothes to the poor, or helping rebuild the homes and cities that were destroyed by natural disasters and terrorist attacks, I feel that every little bit helps.” Brains, beauty and altruism… but can she build a rocket ship? Probably not. But neither can you.
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The Kress, hollywood After redefining San Diego’s nightlife, Mike Viscuso has set his sights on Tinsel Town. Well known for a few Gaslamp goldmines like belo, On Broadway, Deco’s and Red Circle Café, Viscuso has restored the old Fredrick’s Of Hollywood building on Hollywood Boulevard to its original glory and then some. Historic architect Fran Offenhauser and designer Davis Krumins of Davis Inc. were responsible for all 38,000 square-feet of all five levels, from the dance club occupying the basement to the ground-floor pan-asian restaurant paying homage to supper clubs of the ‘30s and ‘40s to the rooftop cabana lounge which features a 360 degree view of downtown Los Angeles.Viscuso still has plans to add an 800-space underground parking structure and 12-story boutique-hotel, which will more than likely accommodate award shows and most major events passing through Hollywood. Paris Hilton, Bill Maher, Jessica Biel and Naz have already graced the grounds and it surely won’t be long before more A-list follow suit. Don’t be surprised when a few parties are thrown Skinnie style. words by: Donald C. Stefanovich
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S.K.A.M. @ Highlands
08.01 - 08.03 X Games @ Staples Center 08.03 National Watermelon Day 08.06 Jon Lovitz @ Laugh Factory Hollywood S.K.A.M. @ Highlands
08.07 Eddie Izzard @ Kodak Theater 08.08 The Faint @ The Music Box at the Fonda 08.13 Locust @ Echo Club Hush @ Crazy Horse
08.14 Yellowjackets @ Catalina Bar & Grill
Malibu Flash @ Sugar
08.15 Valient Thorr @ Troubadour
08.17 Vans Warped Tour @ Home Depot center 08.19 Dave Matthews Band @ Staples Center
08.24 Radiohead @ Hollywood Bowl 08.25 National Kiss-And-Make-Up Day
08.26 Mower @ The Whiskey, Hollywood 08.30 Rock The Mansion @ The Playboy Mansion
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Malibu Flash @ Sugar
Malibu Flash @ Sugar
WEEKLY CLUB LISTINGS Tuesday: Tuesday Nights @ Mood (Hollywood) 21+ Hip-Hop, Rock and Old School: DJ Vice
Fundamentals @ Cheapshots (Long Beach) 941 E. 4th St (corner of alamitos) FREE, 21+, fundamentalslb@yahoo.com or (562) 912-4350
Wednesday: Wednesdays @ Mood DJ Crash (Hollywood) RSVP: guestlist@lushonline.com
Friday: Fresh Fridays @ Crazy Horse Happy Hour from 4-7, $3 drafts, $3 house wine, $3 wells, doors for Fresh at 9pm, go2crazyhorse.com
Thursday: Thursdays @ Social Hollywood 2 floors, 2 djs, 5 rooms RSVP w/: jenn@redlightpromotions.com No Cover College Night @ SACHI (Long Beach) $3 Bottled Domestic Beers and $5 Long Beach/Islands. Enjoy the best DJ’s in town and party like a Rockstar! College Night @ Basement Lounge (Long Beach) 21+ Every Thursday is College Night (562) 901-9090
Club South Beach @ Level 3 (Hollywood) 21+ Celebrity DJ’s, Fashion Shows and More (323)-461-2017
Fusion Fridays @ Highlands (Hollywood) 21+ 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. (323)461-9800 Friday’s @ Avalon Hollywood (Hollywood) 21+ DJ and Hip Hop (323) 467-4571 Saturday: Skam Artists @ Highlands (Hollywood) 21+; 10pm-3am (323)461-9800 Giant @ Vanguard (Hollywood) www.giantclub.com Avaland @ Avalon Hollywood (Hollywood) 21+ (323) 467-4571
Friday Nights @ The Lobby (Hollywood) 21+ Call to get on the list (323) 974-LIST Body Rock @ IVAR (Hollywood) 21+ Indie Rock, House, Electronic Funk (213) 321-5886
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Hard Summer Festival words by: Felix photos by: Karen Curley
On a cool summer night in the middle of downtown LA, every inch of Shrine Auditorium is alive and dancing. On the outside stage, Spank Rock, N*E*R*D, MSTRKRFT and others take their turns making people move while in between sets Gary Richards (Nitrus Records), the main promoter of the party, and Vello Virkhaus of Interference serve up stunning live audio and visual entertainment. Pro skateboarders take to the ramps and show off their skills for those checking out other parts of the festival. The indoor area heats up with incendiary sets by Steve Aoki, DJ A-Track, Kill The Noise and others. HARD will be returning on Halloween for Haunted Mansion with DJ AM, Crystal Castles, and Soulwax. DJ Danny Masterson
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DJ Justin Hoffman @ Tryst Nightclub
08.01 Cure Fest Feat Motley Crue, Buckcherry & Papa Roach @ Mandalay Bay
08.05 Wayne Brady @ Venetian Hotel
08.05 Rehab @ House of Blues
DJ Crooked @ Tao Beach DJ Hollywood & Frank Richards @ Pure
LAX Fridays @ LAX
08.06 Hawthorne Heights @ Jillians 08.08 Nas @ House of Blues 08.08 Wanda Sykes @ Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino 08.09 Playboy Comedy @ Palms
08.22 Poison @ Pearl, Palms casino Resort 08.22 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ Hard Rock Hotel 08.23 Extreme: Take Us Alive Tour @ House of Blues
WEEKLY CLUB LISTINGS Monday: SKINNIE DIP Pool Party @ Green Valley Ranch Pond 21+ Locals Free, 1pm-8pm info@skinniemagazine
08.29 3 Doors Down w/ Staind @ Mandalay Bay 08.29 Last Day of NFL Preseason 08.30 Louie Anderson @ Excalibur Hotel & Casino
08.30 Chris Rock @The Colosseum, Caesars Palace
Mondays Industry Night @ Jet (The Mirage) 21+ Locals in Free / Hip Hop, Top 40 and Dance DJ’s (702) 792-7900 Rockstar Karaoke @ House of Blues (Mandalay Bay) 21+ / Karaoke with Live Band (702) 632-7777 Tuesday: Tuesdays Industry Night @ Pure (Caesars Palace) 21+ / Hip Hop and Top 40 DJ’s (702) 731-7873 Tuesdays Industry Night @ Moon (The Palms) 21+ / Hip Hop and Top 40 DJ’s (702) 942-6832 Wednesday: Vinyl @ Tao (The Venetian) 21+ Locals Free / Indie and Cutting Edge Urban DJ’s (702) 388-8588 Wednesdays Industry Night @ LAX (Luxor) 21+ / Hip Hop and Top 40 DJ’s (702) 262-4529
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4th Of July Party @ moon
Step Into The 90’s @ Jet
Godskitchen @ Body English (Hard Rock Casino) 21+ / World’s Best Dance and Electronic DJ’s (702) 693-4000 Thursday: Worship Thursdays @ Tao (The Venetian) 21+ / Hip Hop, Top 40 and Dance DJ’s (702) 388-8588 Project Thursdays @ Blush (The Wynn) 21+ / Top 40 and House DJ’s (702) 770-3633 Friday: Tao Nightclub (The Venetian) 21+ / Hip Hop, Top 40 and Dance DJ’s (702) 388-8588 Cathouse Loungerie (Luxor) 21+ / House and Top 40 DJ’s (702) 262-4591 Jet Nightclub (The Mirage) 21+ / Hip Hop, Top 40 and Dance DJ’s (702) 792-7900 Late Night Empire (Empire Ball Room) 21+ / (Open @ 3am) Local and World Class Electronic Dance DJ’s (702) 737-7376
Saturday: CHERRY SATURDAYS @ CHERRY (Red Rock) with the SKINNIE VEGAS TOUR GIRLS 21+ / Mashup & Top 40 10:00pm-close (702) 797-7180 Prive Nightclub (Planet Hollywood) 21+ / Hip Hop and Top 40 Miami Style DJ’s (702) 523-6002 Tryst Nightclub (The Wynn) 21+ / Hip Hop and Top 40 DJ’s (702) 770-3375 Pure Nightclub (Caesars Palace) 21+ / Hip Hop and Top 40 DJ’s (702) 731-7873 Moon/Playboy Club (The Palms) 21+ / Hip Hop and Top 40 DJ’s (702) 942-6832 Sunday: Sunday School @ Body English (Hard Rock Casino) 21+ / Hip Hop and House with Girls in Uniform (702) 6934000 Industry Night @ The Bank (Bellagio) 21+ / Hip Hop and Top 40 DJ’s (702) 693-8300 Sunday After-Dark @ Playboy Club (The Palms) 21+ / Top 40 Dance and Hosted by Playboy Playmates (702) 942-6832
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08.01 - .03 IMMAE @ Long Beach Convention Center
08.09 King Of The Kart @ K1 Speed
Maloof Money Cup After Party @ Sutra
08.09 Pimp N Ho @ Shark Club
Maloof Money Cup After Party @ Sutra
The Scene @ Shark Club
08.10 Projekt Revolution @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
08.14 Bow Wow @ The Grove
The Scene @ Shark Club Chronic Wednesdays @Chronic Cantina
08.12 Battle for Warped Tour: OC Finals @ House of Blues 08.16 Zebrahead @ House of Blues 08.19 Long Beach Fight Night @ Long Beach City College 08.22 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
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Jack Johhnson @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
08.27 DJ Flex @ House of Blues 08.30 Long Beach Blues Festival @ Rainbow Lagoon Park
Saturday @ Ember
WEEKLY CLUB LISTINGS Monday: Club Detour @ House of Blues (Anaheim) 18+ Monthly (714) 778-BLUE Magic Mondays @ Chronic Cantina 1870 Harbor Blvd Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Weekly Special Guests Free Giveaways No Cover! 21+ Book Your Free Party @ OUTERCIRCLE PARTYANIMALS@GMAIL. COM Culture Monday @ Woody’s Wharf (Newport Beach) Entertainment | Fashion | Friends: OC’s Only Monday Night DJs: Top 40s, Hip Hop, 80s Service Industry Drink Specials (21+ No Cover) myspace.com/nytehype_ent Rockstar Karaoke @ The Slidebar, Fullerton Tuesday: Metal Shop @ The Slidebar, Fullerton Club Mistress @ Hurricanes (Huntington Beach)21+ Weekly Model Search, Live Surprise Acts (714) 625-8685
08.30 3 Doors Down @ Verizon Amphitheater
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Taco Tuesdays @ Sharkeez (Newport Beach) (949) 673-0292 Wednesday: Local Music Showcase Live Bands, NO COVER $3 BASS @ The Slidebar, Fullerton Woody’s Wednesdays at Woody’s Wharf 2318 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92663 $2 Bud $2 Vodka Half Off Dinner/ Appetizers For The Locals!! 21+ Book Your Free Party@ OUTERCIRCLEPARTYANIMALS@ GMAIL.COM Chronic Wednesdays @ Chronic Cantina (Costa Mesa) DJs: Hip Hop, Top 40, House, $2 Drinks + New Events Every Week (21+ No Cover) 888-NYTE-HYPE
Friday: Cache @ Ember - OC’s finest latin night. 21+. VIP/Bottle Service Saturday: THE SCENE @ Shark Club (Costa Mesa), OC’s Biggest #1 Club On Saturday Nights, 21+; VIP Guestlist: upscaleaccess.com Ember of Anaheim - Club KIIS FM Guest DJ’s spinning top 40’s, mashups, house, hip hop. 21+. VIP/Bottle Service (714) 369-8905 Sunday: 80’s Night @ Back Alley Bar & Grill (Fullerton) Sonik DJ spins the best of the 80’s 21+ No Cover (714) 526-3032
Rockin’ Wednesdays @ Rockin’ Taco (Fullerton) (714) 525-8226
Chronic Sundays @ Chronic Cantina (Costa Mesa) 21+ (949) 646-0227
Thursday: Ember of Anaheim - OC’s newest & Hottest venue. Hot college crowd. Weekly guest DJ’s. 21+. VIP/Bottle Service 401 N. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, Ca 92805 (714) 369-8905
Service Industry Night @ Sharkeez (Newport Beach) 8pm - Close (949) 673-0292
Taco Tuesday @ Rockin’ Taco (Fullerton) 21+ $2 Coronas, 50¢ Tacos (714) 525-8226
Lyx @ Hurricanes (Huntington Beach) 21+ (714) 374-0500
80’s White Trash Disco @ Blue Beet (Newport Beach) 21+ (949) 675-2338
College Night @ Saffire Nightclub (Hermosa Beach) 21+ (310) 372-9705
The ORIGINAL Sunday Funday! 11am3p, Bloody Mary Bar Brunch Bottomless Mamosas & BBQ 3pm-2am, Ultimate Happy Hour 1/2 Off Wells, Pints & Appetizers @ The Slidebar, Fullerton
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Maloof Money Cup After Party @ Sutra photos by: Alan Rivera
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Affliction Banned After Party @ The Grove photos by: Alan Rivera and Kris Tate
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08.06 The Hush Sound @ SOMA 08.07 Agent Orange, Critical Me & The Uprising @ Canes 08.07 18+ Party With V.I.C. @ Belo
Steel Panther @ Typhoon Saloon
Steel Panther @ Typhoon Saloon
08.08 Me First And The Gimme Gimmes @ House Of Blues
Mansion Wednesdays @ Red Circle Cafe
08.09 The Faint @ SOMA
08.10 Nas with Talib Kwelli @ House Of Blues
Mansion Wednesdays @ Red Circle Cafe DJ LAZ CD Release Party @ Belo
08.12 Hard Rock’s 10th Anniversary featuring Paolo Nutini & Matt Hires @ Hard Rock Cafe 08.14 Vans Warped Tour @ Coors Amphitheater
4th Of July @ PB Bar & Grill
WEEKLY CLUB LISTINGS 08.22 Dave Mathews Band @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
Monday: Happy Hour till Midnight @ PB Bar & Grill (Pacific Beach) 21+ $2 Bud/Bud Light $4.95 dinner special & more (858) 483-9227
08.23 Tony Hawk’s Boom Boom Huck Jam @ Qualcomm Stadium at Jack Murphy Field
Tuesday: Club Salsa @ Café Sevilla (GaslampSan Diego) 21+ Salsa Dance Lessons + Live Salsa Music (619) 233-5979
08.28 Poison @ Palomar Starlight Theater – Pala Casino
Jazz Jam @ Thin/Onyx Room (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ No Cover, live jazz music (619) 231-7529
08.29 Drink an Ice Cold Mickey’s Day
Wednesday: Club Salsa @ Café Sevilla (GaslampSan Diego) 21+ Salsa Dance Lessons + Live Salsa Music (619) 233-5979 Metal Skool @ Typhoon Saloon (Pacific Beach) 21+ Metal Skool 80’s glam rock cover band (858) 373-3474
08.30 Rx Bandits @ SOMA
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DJ WhO? @ SAND BAR, Mission Beach 21+ HiP HoP, MashUps, Rock, $5 = DRINK + SHOT (858) 488.1274
Thursday: 32 Degrees @ Belo (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ DJ Rags-Mash Up (619) 231-9200
Only $5 Cover @ Martini Ranch (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ Hip Hop, Rock, Rare Grooves (619) 235-6100
Martini Madness @ The Bitter End (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ $6 specialty martini’s till 9pm (619) 338-9300
Hip Hop and Reggae @ Café Sevilla (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ (619) 233-5979
Club Salsa @ Café Sevilla (GaslampSan Diego) 21+ Salsa Dance Lessons + Live Salsa Music (619) 233-5979
Saturday: DJ Scooter @ Stingaree (San Diego) 21+ DJ Scooter spinning the best Hip Hop (619) 544-0867
Friday: Infamous Fridays @ Belo (GaslampSan Diego) w/ Impact Entertainment www.giantclub.com
Hip Hop and Reggae @ Café Sevilla (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ (619) 233-5979
Posh Friday’s @ On Broadway (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ Strict dress code, guestlist contact guestlist@sfinxproductions.com
Sunday: Magnet Bar @ W Hotel (GaslampSan Diego) 21+ an enormous array of vodkas, mixers, acid jazz (619) 398.3051
LIT @ Aubergine (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ Hip House and House email: VIP@dtownproductions.com Saturdays @ Belo (Gaslamp-San Diego) w/ Dre Vegas 21+ rock, electronic, disco, mashups, hip hop (619) 231-9200
DJ FAMOUS DAVE @ Whiskey Girl (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+, no cover, (619)236-1616.
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Skinnie’s 4th Annual Official ASR After Party words by: BJ Cummings
Serving as a beacon of all that is awesome, Skinnie Magazine is teaming up with UpShot Energy Shots and U4ik Vodka to present a series of ASR after parties at Belo in San Diego September 4th -6th, culminating in a live performance by Shwayze, featuring Cisco Adler and Skeet Skeet. With sponsors such as NapkinNights, Club Planet, Late Night Digital and Wantickets.com, the involvement and anticipation for this event are great. More info on this event will become available on skinniemagazine.com.
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INLAND EMPIRE Brought To You By:
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Chronic Sundays @ Chronic Cantina
08.06 NHRA Twilight Cruise @ Pomona Fairplex 08.09 The Joshua Tree @ Romano’s Concert Lounge
08.09 Rock The Bells @ Glen Heln Pavilion 08.15 The Aquabats @ Glass House
Karma Sutra @ Karma Nightlife Doll House @ Rock N Saddle
Club Salsa @ Sevilla Nightclub
08.15 Joe Rogan @ The Improv 08.15 National Relaxation Day
Social @ Rock N Saddle
Social @ Rock N Saddle
08.16-17 Championship Off Road Racing @ Pomona Fairplex 08.21 Serior Citizen’s Day 08.22 RX Bandits @ Glass House 08.27 Geoff Keith @ Improv
WEEKLY CLUB LISTINGS Monday: Dollhouse Extreme Sports Night @ Rock N Saddle, Bros Up Hoes Down, 18+, No Dress Code 2 for 1 w/ college I.D. FREE before 10pm, Outdoor patios, mechanical bull, rock, alternative, hip-hop/live bands. $4 jack n cokes, $2 domestic, for more info call 909.215.3468
Juicy Tuesdays @ Rock N Saddle, 18+
Wiseguy Thursday @ Godfathers Happy Hour drink & food specials till 12mid, 8 Ball Tourney, Beer Pong, Playstation Madden 08 challenge. No Cover Charge,Dress code enforced, 909.627.8080 www.909party.com
Wednesday: Vice Wednesdays @ Loco Cantina, Totally 80’s all night, margaritas and martini specials, no cover 21+, 909.980.5800
Friday: Club Mix @ Sevilla Night Club (Riverside) 18+ 99.1 KGGI Jesse Duran Top 40/Latin House 951.778.0611
Tuesday: Taco Tuesdays @ Loco Cantina $3 Coronas and $1 tacos. Rock star karaoke. For more info call 909.980.5800
08.29 Melvins @ Glass House 08.30 INTAKEca (is back) @ Goodfellas 08.30 National Toasted Marshmallow Day 08.30 The Atomic Punks w/ Sleeping Sea King @ Romano’s Concert Lounge
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Body Shop @ Rock N Saddle Every Thursday at Rock N Saddle. Thursday Nights Will Never Be the Same. 2 Dance Floors Playing the Best of Hip-Hop, House, Electro 18 & Over. For More Info Call 909-801-5002
Corona Wednesdays @ Margarita Beach (San Bernardino) $2 Coronas ‘til Midnight. No Cover 909.890.9993 Fun House @ Rock N Saddle, 18+, Teen Night 9pm-2am; Dress code - No Baggy Clothes. $10 Pre-Sale, $15 @ the door. Hip Hop, Top 40, Alternative, Reggaethon, electro Thursday: Club Salsa @ Sevilla Nightclub (Riverside) 18+ 107.1 Super Estrella Radio Salsa, Cumbia, Reggaeton 951.778.0611 Infamous 50 cent draft Thurday’s @ Margarita Beach (San Bernardino) 21+ .50 drafts 8-10p, $2 u-call it shots, 909.890.9993
X103.9 hosted by Bobby Sato @ Loco Cantina $1.00 drinks, no cover, 909.980.5800 “Club Lush” @ Godfathers Hosted by Gruven Media, Happy Hour drink specials till 11pm Dj Heaven & Dj Hi Note in the mix. Cover Charge, Dress code enforced, 909.627.8080 www.909party.com The Social 21+ @ Rock N Saddle, Free before 10pm, early arrival suggested, Upscale Strict dress code. Bottle service, table reservations, sexy gogos, 2 indoor dance floors, 1 outdoor, Playing clubhits, mashups, Hip-Hop, Alernative. For Guestlist or More Info Call 909.215.3468
Neverending Happy Hour @ Loco Cantina, $2 drinks 8-10pm, late night menu til 1am, DJ and dancing 909.980.5800 Saturday: Rock Lounge Saturday Nights at Rock N Saddle Come & Enjoy the Hottest New Ultra Lounge in the I.E. Playing the Best of Hip-Hop, Alternative, Club 21 & Over. For More Info Call 909.801.5002 Club Essence @ Sevilla Nightclub (Riverside) 18+ Super Estrella Rock en Espanol/Top 40/Reggaeton 951.778.0611 S . N . L Saturday Nights at Rock N Saddle Come & Enjoy The Hottest New UltraLounge In The I.E Playing The Best of Hip-Hop.Alernative.Club 21 & up. For More Info Call 909.801.5002 Sunday: Vice Sundays @ Margarita Beach (San Bernardino) Totally 80’s all night, $1 drinks 8-10pm, 21+ No Cover 909.890.9993 Party @ Sevilla Nightclub (Riverside) 18+ 2 Levels of Hip Hop & Top 40 951.778.0611 Body Shop @ Rock N Saddle Every Thursday at Rock N Saddle Thursday Nights Will Never Be The Same Playing The Best of Hip-Hop.Alernative.Club 18 & up. For More Info Call 909.801.5002
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Mayhem Tour, Glen Helen photos by: Jeffrey Easton
Slipknot
Underoath
Disturbed
Mastodon
Suicide Silence
Slipknot
Dragonforce
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Rock The Cure: Josh Mitchell Memorial Show words by:Gabriel Lane photos by: Mike Gonzalez and Gabriel Lane
Wrought with emotion, this show honored a man who, in spite of his own medical conditions, raised money for foundations that helped kids who were sick. Rock to Cure held a memorial show for Joshua Mitchell, benefiting The Children’s Hospital where he spent a good deal of his childhood, featuring: Hollow, Sangre, Gravity Clutch, Man Devil God and Skaven. He touched the lives of many and entertainment was his passion. A live CD of the show was recorded. Back issues of Skinnie covering his main band, Hollow, are available but few. CDs of the show soon to be available. For back issues, contact: hans@skinniemagazine.com. For CD’s contact: nickthesoundguy@mac.com. Give to the charity of your choice, ‘cuz life passes by quick, and hug your kids today!!!
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HAPPY ENDINGS words by:Your Mom Stefanovich
Leo (July 23 – Aug 23 ) Your planets were unable to be reached for comment. rd
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Virgo (Aug 24th – Sept 23th) The name of your sign is Latinese for “Virgin” and that’s what you’ll remain. Even if it wasn’t for your face, the fear of STDs, pregnancy and eternal damnation instilled by your batshit religious upbringing will stop you from getting laid. Ever. In fact, you’ll probably never even find out if the plumbing works for fear of going blind and growing hair on your palms. Who would fuck a guy with hairy palms? Libra (Setp 24 –Oct 23 ) You know where you want to go in life now and it is important that you stick to that plan. But, somehow, Playstation, HBO, internet-porn and a pint of Ben & Jerry’s seems a much simpler existence. th
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Scorpio (Oct 24th – Nov 24th) August is all about domestic harmony. Cats and dogs living together. At long last their blood feud has ended and your pets shall rise against you, Stock up on milk and Milk-Bones, I implore you.
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Sagittarius (Nov 23rd – Dec 21st) This is not a good month for upsetting loved ones so make sure that you keep your word. If that’s not an option, lie like a rug. Capricorn (Dec 22nd – Jan 20th) You are relaxed at the start of the month and may take a risk with a new relationship. However, you are so relaxed that you pass gas at an extremely inopportune time and no longer have a relationship. Aquarius (Jan 21st – Feb 19th) Now is the time to put a new plan into action, especially if it relates to your career aspirations or ambitions. If by chance you don’t have any aspirations or ambitions, see Libra. No, not a Libra. You’re energy is bad for them. It’s like feeding a dog chocolate or pouring salt on a slug. On second thought, find a Libra and ask them out. I’m curious. Pisces (Feb 20th – Mar 20th) You are feeling the need for a change of scene this month. You’re fat, so a diet should eliminate the problem of replacing all your emo pants. But exercise caution. Stray too far and your Hot Topic credit card will no longer come in handy.
Aries (Mar 21st – Apr 20th) You will need plenty of stamina right now as the planets indicate that this is a month of change. In fact, your insignificant other will be leaving you for someone with more “stamina”. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of her. Taurus (Apr 21st – May 21st) Sometimes there can be a gap between our understanding of a situation and the way those around us see things.You’re not retarded.You ARE special. Now quit doing your Corky Thatcher impression and try putting your pants on again, feet first this time. Gemini (May 22nd – June 21st) Planetary influences are boosting your communication skills right now. Helen Keller would be proud. Cancer (June 22nd – July 22nd) Travel is very much on your mind right now and it would do you a world of good. Too bad you’re too busy and broke. You’ll continually slave away at a job that you hate until you suffer a stressinduced coronary and leave your ungrateful offspring the debt you amassed during your meaningless life.
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