Sight & Sound 2 Pics

Saturday night Audio Dynamikz Crew took over the PigPen. Armed with the 4 DJ's , 0-2-1 on lighting and video, Tug McRaw bangin the drum kit, Big Jim hitting the bongo and purcussion , Hometeam in the house, and SorcOne and myself on the Canvas. Include some battle ready breakers and Mike Panic on the photos and It was, as they say, a wrap.
Another awesome party by the ADC.
Thanks for including me, again.

(marked pics stolen from Mike Panic)
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Tug McRaw

SorcOne

The B-Boys were B-Boy'in

Express and Cap

Packin Parties




Phil knows how to Ballins


Photog gone wild

Are Blogs Born?

Some blogspot around here is about to have it's one year anniversary !
Thanks for checkin it out.

In honor of being included in the first posts of Nono Blog, The Audio Dynamikz Crew is throwing the website a PARTY!!

Actually, it's the return of Spring and the return of the party to welcome it in, SIGHT & SOUND II.
stop out to PigPen ,Saturday Night.
4 DJ's . Mad Crew, Live painting by Nono and Sorc.
Welcome Spring in with steeze.

LVAN x Homebase Present: Remixed Album Cover Art Show

First off, NOW IS THE TIME to get some griptape for the BACKED IN BLACK III Art show opening Frist Friday in May!

Next month the LVAN will host "They Can Do It" ( a word play conjuring the strength of Rosie the Riveter ), a all female art show. We've been lucky enough to feature Rabbit for a solo show, and have had amazing contributions from Mandy, NJay ,Lorna, and others but we are very guy based right now. This show will help shine some well deserved light on more of our female artists out here with us.

If your interested in getting involved with the LVAN in anyway please feel free to send us mail at our newly designed website LVAN

This past first Friday, Homebase hosted the opening of "Remixed"- 20 artists putting their own spin on memorable album cover art. The display is hanging at Homebase NOW and will show through out the month of March. All the artists worked hard, they all look amazing, and they all deserve a first hand look, so stop in check it out.

The albums are priced to move. Cop a original and show shown Jaguar Nono for only $85 ,others just as reasonable. Stop in

Elliot Knerr


Dave Vander Maas

Brett Barto

Sean Jackson

Jaguar Nono

Andy Colbert

Ray Gurz



LVAN co-founder Giancarlo pointing out the finer aspects


Branden, Our youngest and most faithful supporter,
if you didn't see him breakin at the premiere this B-Boy stance might jog your memory.


MehMeh is always ahead of the style curve, I hope he gets over the sling look soon.

LVAN Alumni Rabbit and Ashley, Eskandalo Represent!

Party's over and you find beer in your house. what you gonna do? Give it out , give it out!


Take a click andJump Over to Lehigh Valley Artist Network .com for a look at all the covers



A special Thank You to all the Artists and Everyone that stopped out to support local and larger art.
Remember, Underground does not mean Unnoticed.

"A Day in The Life Of Mike Emery" a film by Bubba Smith

Along with all the amazing Album Covers, we were also lucky enough to premiere Bubba’s latest film offering, “A Day In The Life Of Mike Emery” which was glaringly absent from his Artsy MindFreak video. This 5 minute short was put together great. It was Very funny and a welcome addition to the evening. (Look forward to on-line premiere to follow)

Mike Emery , the star of the day, knows how to roll with the punches.

MRE, Manny to BS Noseblunt slide




Funky Frank, Steezy Tail


Kyle pumping the wall ride


Oh yeah,this was back when Jimmy's Homebase deck came out, you know that sh!t was hot on the streets.


Luke with the Dirty Hippie Jump



Geech waiting on his cameo




Steady Lurkin


Filming such epic productions builds a hunger,but nothing 8 Yacco dogs can't solve


It was just one day in the life, but what a day it was.

Product Review: Eskandalo

You should be familiar with Eskandalo, it's the salon next to Homebase on 4th st in Bethlehem.  Owned and operated by Alison Leigh, Eskandalo has always been supportive of the local artists and skateboarders. Whether it's giving trims at the skate demo to help the Plaza, or having the boys over for some regifting, they stay in the mix. 

 I usually just get my hair chopped up by the local barber shop but I was offered a chance to help Alison, and get a fresh cut at the same time. As Eskandalo grows and gathers new clientele they strive to stay current and skilled.  Alison was able to use my shaggy hair to teach two of her newest employees how she wants them to deliver a mens clipper cut. As I sat and listened while getting my trim, it was obvious how much Alison and all her employees care about making your hair look good. From customer etiquette to scissor tension, they really want to make your haircut a experience not a hassle. Stop over for a cheap cut, or ask Alison about donating some time as a hair model. It's time to get your hair cut like a grown up.

Topps Star Wars Galaxy 4 Die Cut Sketch Cards !

I was given the chance to produce 100 helmet sketch cards, each hand painted, drawn, and hand stenciled.
They were then dropped randomly in packs for the public.
Aside from my respect for Star Wars,This is a very original group of talented artists.
I am honored to be included in this project.

Artists that participated:

Amy Vuitya
Artbot 138
Art Denka
Brian Slivka
Chanmen/ GARGAMEL
Daniel Cantrell
Dice One
Dynomight
EVIL DESIGN
FETTS
Fig-Lab/ Datadub
Goccodo
Hans Yim
Jaguar No No
Jason Atomic
Jeff McMillan
JK5
KaToPe
Kerry Lee
Lamour Supreme
MAD
Mad Barbarians
Michael Leavitt
Mishka
Nick the Ring
October toys
Onell Design
Patrick Francisco
Phetus
Prowolfmaster
RYCA
Simeon Lipman
Sket One
Spooky Booty
SUCKADELIC
Toys R Evil
Triclops Studio
Tulip
Urban Medium

"American trading card institution TOPPS gets radical with the new STAR
WARS GALAXY 4.


Since the release of the original STAR WARS movie in 1977, Topps has
brought the magic of the big screen to the tiny trading card, inspiring
millions of kids worldwide and defining a genre. In the following 30 plus
years, Topps has continued to push the boundaries with such innovations as
widescreen cards, foil stamps, and motion cards, evolving far beyond the
old wax paper and crappy gum packets of yesteryear.

Enter the Sketchcard. With the release of 2004's Clone Wars series, Topps
once again raised the bar by introducing 1 of 1 artist interpretations
drawn directly onto blank cards. Short packed in with the regular cards,
these are very rare, highly sought after mini works of fine art.
Sketchcards have become a collecting category unto themselves, with
websites and fan groups obsessively trying to find and catalogue each one
as their value continues to increase. Traditionally, these sketchcards
have been produced by Comic book artists, animators and fantasy
illustrators, all known artists within the Star Wars community. Until
now.

Reaching out to the vast world of street artists, toy designers, and
underground pop mutants, Topps has pushed the limits once again. With the
debut of the first die-cut sketch card, artists outside the traditional
realm of Star Wars illustration have put their own stamp on these little
canvases in the shape of Darth Vader and Stormtrooper helmets. STAR WARS
Galaxy is a radical, art-oriented collection that showcases rare and
offbeat imaginings of the Star Wars cannon. It is the perfect venue from
which to unleash this new experiment in Star Wars collecting. Star Wars
Galaxy 4 is available now in most comic and hobby shops or from Topps.com"

More info on Star Wars site


Special Secret Look At More Artists Right Here!

My Cards are poping up on Ebay already, this is a great chance to find a original NoNo piece at a great price with a great story.

Special Thank You to the SuckLord at Suckadelic 

Corporate Plaza Allentown RIP 1994

15 years ago yesterday, Allentown lost a historic and still loved skate spot, Corporate Plaza.

"The 7-story modern office building known as Corporate Plaza was built in downtown Allentown in 1986. Many local residents regarded it as a landmark achievement in Allentown's downtown revitalization efforts. But that all changed during the early morning hours of February 23, 1994."

Located just before Hamilton on 7th street. If you skated in the Valley in the early 90's you more then likely spent your winters in Corporate Plaza's parking garage. Pre PennSkate, It was a dry spot that hid you from the elements.
The front porch had a 7 set with rounded brick ledges curling off each side primed for nose and tail.The main draw was the parking garage, Complete with a legit manny pad/ledge , small pad to ollie over , and curb cut. It was hidden from sight and only rarely would a cop roll through to kick you out. It was not uncommon to walk there in the snow, shoes and board in backpack, change your kicks and rip.
A fun place when it was filled with skaters and a scary place when you were alone.

"Today, a parking lot sits where Corporate Plaza used to be. Mayor Ed Pawlowski says what the sinkhole was to Corporate Plaza, the site's current owner is to the city of Allentown."

Homebase x LVAN Present: REMIXED + GRIPTAPE ART SHOW NEWS

ARTISTS THAT WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN GRIP TAPE SHOW...

EMAIL ME AT JAGUARNONO@GMAIL.COM 

GO COP GRIP AT HOMEBASE AND ROCK IT,OPENING IN APRIL!!!  DON'T SLEEP.

REMIXED: 20 artists puttin their spin (no pun) on memorable album artwork.

Stop out to Homebase on Friday March 6th  to check out this special LVAN event.

Here's a peek at my cover, stop out to see everyones finished covers!

Link'in up with Luke

The Block is Hot  ( which you should be check'n daily ) put me on to

Typical Culture and the DIY issue. I scrolled down and... 

BOOM! Nono Blog local Luke Koch.

Keep it up Luke! 5Boro Reppin

click for larger, or just lean in alittle.

October 8th, 1979

I was looking for something slash cleaning today and found this clipping.



I remember this day well. That was my bike behind me.

 It reminded me of Mike Panic and his newly found drive for helping people he doesn't even know.Help him raise at least $1,000 to help fight cancer, He's riding 100 miles on his bicycle in the Livestrong Challenge. Please consider donating on his behalf. Info is here.

Homebase x LVAN x Todd Rupp

The LVAN and Homebase are proud to present Todd Rupp's first solo LVAN show
"Spontaneous Human Combustion" Stop out to Homebase on Friday February 6th, from 7-till 10pm and check it out.