Broken American

Crud is a Cult - Busy Little Beaver

2012-02-12T06:23:00.000-08:00

my friend eric de jesus brought Crud up to me this morning. i realize why this band was and still is, the favorite band of mine of all time.

Sean's antics in life and on stage during this period of time in the 90's
had me . had me hook , line and sinker.

i watched him once try to force a microphone into a kids mouth during a crud song.

you don't like it. tough shit.

"Demo [2010]" by Hoax

2012-02-12T06:18:00.000-08:00

pure anger.
one day i will see this band.

Scott Bourne's part from "Strongest of the Strange"

2012-02-08T14:34:00.000-08:00

i have always found Scott Bourne a working class skater who just did what he could. when he wanted. i use to watch his footage to get amped to making things that were not skateable, skateable.

i like the make shift style. the impossible, possible.

he is still one of my favorites.

VACCINE - rat race

2012-02-05T07:05:00.000-08:00

sxe powerviolence.

this will crank up that Sunday morning...

new lv sxe band first practice today... i wonder how it will go.

1988!!!!!!!!!

2012-02-01T16:01:00.000-08:00

i been seriously stoked on this whole album .
i don't know what is my deal but i love this song.
when i get started on a kick, it takes awhile to come down from the mountain.
i will stay for a long visit.
the last one was L7.
i just finished that one from this summer.

here is on to the new one...

Colin Fiske

2012-01-28T06:36:00.000-08:00

i appreciate a skater who stops caring what the skate industry is truly about.
i have come to many conclusions on why the modern skate industry drives me to hate it.
it is all from stroking each others egos and forgetting why you grab that board and go ride.
i rather just skate.
this makes me want to do that.

2012-01-26T14:16:00.000-08:00

i want to go here and skate...

Leeside Skateboard Mayhem from Zenga Bros on Vimeo.

mosh...

2012-01-20T14:18:00.000-08:00

5 hours with Craig "Questions "Scott...

2012-01-14T07:22:00.001-08:00

More Skateboarding Videos

very refreshing for you viewing pleasure.
i collect things but nothing like this.
his skateboarding makes me want to go out even in this bitter cold.

aaron frobase...

2012-01-09T11:33:00.000-08:00

long time best friend of mine, is on a rampage this coming year...

zine making, skating and the true art of getting shit done...

follow his blog...

http://freshandhesh.blogspot.com/

BA. KU. lost soul. barrier knifing

2011-12-26T06:21:00.000-08:00

christmas is gone and past, so with your parents money, make the dash,
spend and spend with no delay,
buy this BA.KU. deck, before it is to late.

www.lostsoulskateboards.com

Alchemy x Tim & Eric

2011-12-03T07:18:00.000-08:00

the best clip i have seen in awhile. they killed El Toro. no need to go back.

i would be psyched to ride this grip.

Blender skateboarding circa 1985

2011-11-14T13:38:00.000-08:00

it never gets old...

Pissed Jeans | NYC @ Death By Audio | 19 Jun 2010

2011-11-10T15:56:00.000-08:00

she is science fiction...

Fresh Meat - Problem fixer

2011-10-23T08:32:00.000-07:00

it has been awhile since i listened to these tracks for fresh meat.

while i was talking to josh the other night at this 400 Blows show, it brought
back rad memories we had for this very short time of a band. The shows,
tour, and countless after practice diner sesh.

this is a mislabeled song on YouTube. it says Bad Mask but it is really Problem Fixer.

the Lp will come out . I am going to send it in.

The Men - Think

2011-10-19T05:52:00.000-07:00

what a song!!!!

i want to see them.

this song is such a ripper and totally sounds like a pissed jeans song but WHO CARE'S!

it's a ripper.

I'm having trouble with the radar, sir

2011-10-18T05:29:00.000-07:00

i feel like i am having trouble with my own radar...

Dynasty (Cont. 2) - INC 2006

2011-09-15T12:28:00.000-07:00

i just bought a 7'' with them.
it is neato.

Napalm Death - If the truth be known (live in 1990)

2011-08-24T16:22:00.000-07:00

i have been away from this blog for a bit. not sure really why. been listening to a bit of
Napalm Death as of late. these growls are so good and i appeal to them more knowing
a friend of mine has NAPALM tattooed in his mouth on his lip.

SL #17 BA.KU. takeover Leeside

2011-07-15T17:46:00.000-07:00

BA.KU never disappoint for me.

A C- Live in Europe 1994

2011-07-03T07:12:00.000-07:00

we all know seth had a long run. i knew about this that monday morning when he passed over that weekend and every jerk who listened to them once, said a c was the best band ever. every
doosh.

evan and jamie got me into them awhile back in 2000 at double decker. go to limited appeal records and grab his last offerings of his latest creation, full blown aids. my favorite song from that band, leech.

happy 4th.

tile ...

2011-06-22T05:56:00.000-07:00

tile played it's first local show in a year a few weeks back, and i was asked to do a interview about the history of the band , what have we been up to and what makes tile , tile.

taylor donges filmed this project and i can't thank him enough.

here is a little taste of tile if you don't know what we do.

Tony Trujillo - Anti Hero Cash Money Vagrant

2011-06-22T05:52:00.000-07:00

when i think of Fang, this part pops in my head. anti hero and Fang. enough said.

POISON IDEA ~ UNDERAGE

2011-06-20T09:10:00.000-07:00

i got done with work today , this morning, and found this flipside mag in my room staring back at me and Poison Idea had a interview.
the more i read it, i felt very comfortable with the way i act for my band bad american.

punk is not suppose to be a safe outlet. and how some people expect you to follow their rules of living, there are none. you do what you please.

punk is not safe. poison idea is and always will be great.

Jerry Hsu: Emerica Stay Gold B-Side

2011-06-12T05:36:00.000-07:00

when i comes down to skating, Jerry Hsu puts all he has into it and some of these slams and then makes, are really mind blowing.

Pissed Jeans - She Is Science Fiction

2011-06-06T13:11:00.000-07:00

i am getting in the mood for the TILE show tonight. this song is always a good jammer.

pissed jeans have come a long way. live performances are always a good laugh and good time.

i remember seeing them in the pirate's cove in Allentown, Pa, playing these jams and stopping in Double Decker Records in Allentown as well on some random nights and hearing some jams from them coming from the basement.

truely a great band as they just don't care. and that is why most bands blow. either they try so hard to impress or out do, other local bands or acts that roll thru town that night or they are waiting on the other end of the glory hole to give the labels a satisfying experience.

either way, i love the jeans. i will one day unearth the live footage from jeff the pigeon where
the band rages and matt pushes around a bike during the set.

we will see.

ac at it's finest...

2011-05-21T20:01:00.000-07:00

i was at Double Decker records the other day and Jamie / owner and i ,were discussing Seth / AC's live shows and Jamie said you have to watch this video. i still hate 311 but AC makes it so hilarious...

Man is the Bastard - Skull Crusher

2011-05-17T16:46:00.000-07:00

L7 - Punk Broke

2011-04-24T16:42:00.000-07:00

this has been the jam to stoke me to get a majority of the pieces done for my artshow.
actually, i been in just listening to girl riot music and it has been killing it. L7, babes of toyland,hole,7 year bitch and more L7.

wowzers...

2011-04-20T09:57:00.000-07:00

i don't know if i be down for this challenge...

Unbroken - absentee debate

2011-03-28T11:06:00.000-07:00

one coffee down, onto the rest of the afternoon. this is the song to inspire the day.

i don't care.

I DON'T CARE!!

2011-03-21T12:00:00.000-07:00

SQRM...

2011-03-07T07:14:00.000-08:00

I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO THIS NON STOP FOR SUPER NEGATIVE VIBES SESSIONS. IF THAT MAKES ANY SENSE. IT IS BRUTAL. I WOULD DIE IF TILE COULD PLAY WITH THEM. IT IS MONDAY MORNING , AND CRANK THIS !!!!!

some stuff FOS has done...

2011-03-03T14:45:00.000-08:00

i been a fan of FOS for a bit now. HEROIN skateboards has been super refreshing in this sometimes mundane skateboard world. he has brought a very dope skateboard company to the table and has done stuff for Toy Machine and Altamont.

The opening night will be on Friday February 18th at 7.30pm. i missed out being over here in Pa but, i hit him up and asked to get one of the zines.

rad dude thru and thru.

check out Heroin Skateboards for sure...

http://www.heroinskateboarding.com/

Sharted

2011-02-21T20:03:00.000-08:00

who's getting the choco taco?

Godflesh - Tiny Tears

2011-02-15T14:14:00.000-08:00

sometimes the simplicity shines thru and through this spurs motivation for me to write new stuff for tile.
i have heard other tracks from this band and know they have been out for sometime.

it is just refreshing to hear this ... plain and simple.

candy...

2011-02-12T08:04:00.000-08:00

The Repos - Prison Moon

2011-01-27T13:23:00.000-08:00

very sick band i never got to see from Chicago.

i would die to have one of their band t-shirts.

Muscle Revolution - crooks

2011-01-26T14:17:00.000-08:00

happy birthday bill ...

this is one of my favs this week...

hopefully we can use this for a lost soul video...

don't cuss, not us...

2011-01-24T12:04:00.000-08:00

there are times in the rescent days, i just watch some old movies and laugh.
better than diamond rings!!!

Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites

2011-01-19T09:15:00.000-08:00

a change of pace but not really...
in hopes of getting a new camera today...

Most Impossible Bowling Trick Shot !

2011-01-17T13:37:00.000-08:00

tonight i will not try this but it would be ill...

Throbbing Gristle - Hamburger Lady

2011-01-14T12:30:00.000-08:00

crank up your speakers. turn out the lights. turn the heat down.

i always get way amped to skate when i listen to this song. depending on madness, it can vary.
i thank a guy named Matt Franco for playing this for me years ago while we chilled at
Jeff The Pigeon.

the live videos don't do the justice. lights out. feel uncomfortable.

BarKays - Soul Finger.flv

2011-01-13T09:58:00.000-08:00

SPIES LIKE US was on and soon as this kicked in , it was pretty epic. chevy chase and dan aykroyd were great in this flick and i watch it every time.

Skate Witches

2011-01-12T15:19:00.000-08:00

if you don't have a rat, you can't be one of us...

BRAD

2011-01-10T10:33:00.000-08:00

billy marks tweeted this and i have to repost.

this is nuts.

Obituary - Turned Inside Out + Find The Arise

2011-01-04T15:45:00.000-08:00

brutal...

SEWER ELECTION - LIVE

2011-01-03T10:21:00.000-08:00

my digi has taken a dump. i have no idea why it won't focus. it is ruining my life.

i will do some clips til i get a new one.

all hail sewer election...

BADLUCK 13 RIOT EXTRAVAGANZA 7/18/98

2011-01-01T15:54:00.000-08:00

happy new year...

smash some shit...

black metal idol

2010-12-29T11:44:00.000-08:00

BARRIER KULT † HESH LAW

2010-12-15T17:42:00.000-08:00

truly rad...

bad american hdvvvvvv

2010-12-14T13:24:00.000-08:00

bad american show in Bethlehem ,Pa.

www.myspace.com/badamericanpunk

Russian School Black Metal Band

2010-12-04T09:29:00.000-08:00

Public Domain

2010-11-22T17:44:00.000-08:00

modern needs...

2010-10-19T15:01:00.000-07:00

this has been a long time coming. we have been working really hard for this release and it
should be well worth the wait.

modern needs...

Pontus Alv New Full Part - His Shoe is out !!!

2010-09-30T15:06:00.000-07:00

as i get older, i do get excited when i see someone else gets the same feeling about skating
that i do. the worse, the better.
pontus alv deserves a shoe...

MODERN NEEDS...

2010-09-22T19:57:00.000-07:00

yo fool,
make sure you come out to this. after party at Sotto Santi's right by Homebase Skateshop. ya heard...

married...

2010-09-10T17:58:00.000-07:00

my bro and Suzanne were married this July and i am rad enough to finally post up this pic.

turnbuckle...

2010-09-09T17:54:00.001-07:00

pre- power up...
the shit...
of course...

Kool Keith - Livin' Astro (1999)

2010-08-24T12:24:00.000-07:00

neckface...

2010-08-11T18:53:00.000-07:00

pinche lives... ask the Pensyl's.

marked madness .... first friday in Sept. 2010

2010-08-11T15:19:00.000-07:00

i will be in Myrtle Beach, SC this coming first friday in September. studio b was kindly enough to let me do a art / photo show for the labor day weekend.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Myrtle-Beach-SC/Studio-B/85067377324

i think there will be a board signing and possible demo at Matt Hughes. not sure on that one yet.

come celebrate if you have a chance.

thrasher mag drops... sept. 2010 # 362

2010-08-09T18:47:00.000-07:00

nothing like seeing a photo i sent them 2 years ago of a homie tryn' to film
in Allentown.

i remember driving past and seeing Avery set it up and the wood just buckled.

congrats Avery. you made it in Thrasher!!!!

sweet carve...

2010-07-26T19:00:00.000-07:00

i carved over this spot a hundred times the other day and didn't realize the amazing, detailed , artwork that was spray painted.

raging...

2010-07-07T20:42:00.001-07:00

seriously, raging in this weather will tucker a guy out...

circle board...

2010-07-05T09:53:00.000-07:00

Circle board in Paris with Mark Gonzales (full version and color) from Ludovic Azemar on Vimeo.

gonz has a simple sense about him...
one day we will cross paths

news via the post office...

2010-06-25T13:28:00.000-07:00

the BAD AMERICAN 7'' TEST PRESSES came today. Cobra called me to let me know and i scooped up my copies.

they sound great and we mailed in the post card. hopefully a record release show in august...

it is our first 7'' together since we started less than a year ago.

we also have the demos available but i think there is only 10 copies left on tape.

been arting out a bit...

2010-06-22T19:09:00.000-07:00

*trip out
* apologize for the bad pics. took a quick break to post while letting some acrylic dry on wood*

i might have this show later on in the year in South Carolina and i just had a ball of energy to get some new things started. and finished.

you know how it goes while producing pieces.

sometimes, you just get a spark. it is the same feeling i get when i have this trick in my head and i want to shoot a photo of it and film it.

in my head, the projects are done. i just have to sit down and let my hands wander and my mind do the same .

here are the two newest pieces started and finished last week. there will be more to come.

own it...

2010-06-15T07:05:00.001-07:00

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-NOS-Mark-Gonzales-SkateBoard-Collection-natas-/230488002066?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35aa27ce12

insight tour...

2010-06-05T11:44:00.000-07:00

"GONE BONKERS" from Insight Clothing on Vimeo.

these guys really know how to do it...
very hyped on this. good team and good vibes...

death metal mixer...

2010-05-12T13:20:00.000-07:00

i asked her for some death metal and she said she would look into it...

can you imagine?

death metal on that...

a different bubs...

2010-05-10T09:52:00.000-07:00

get ready to rip...

2010-04-29T09:24:00.000-07:00

wow...

2010-04-28T19:08:00.000-07:00

good times.........

2010-04-15T01:32:00.000-07:00

it is never open, it has mad my day...

i spent my life...

2010-04-14T01:26:00.000-07:00

i spent my life tryn' to figure out that phrase, you should be in the short bus...

i think a worse one is, you belong on the midget bus...

we are giants......

2010-04-13T13:24:00.000-07:00

get in dude.

wait.

i need to shrink yo.

finish that coffee.

digi dump...

2010-04-09T07:34:00.000-07:00

* sent this to mark gonzales. my friend jamie at double decker found it in a box of records...
* famous rail... very dope.
* janky spot... close to home
* lost soul/ converse shoes photo shoot...

it's that time of year...

2010-04-08T06:59:00.000-07:00

it's that time of year i like. people clean out the house, garage and attic. and these come up.
i like to buy these.
if you have one, i will buy it...

this is my obsession.

philly trip... last wed...

2010-03-22T14:32:00.001-07:00

bank... brett barto is a man of many spots and treats... thanks brett.
the seniors were not into us.. we were not into being old...
this spot was blown out... so was this clean air van...

the quarter... back to battle again... i won this time.
the zoo...

nice spot...

2010-03-19T07:24:00.000-07:00

pumping station...

possibilities are endless.

a repeat? who care's...

2010-03-17T07:55:00.000-07:00

Avery with a sick drop in . i shot this in Allentown. was driving around and saw Joey and Avery setting up crap by the junk yard. janky pieces of wood = sore bodies. i wish he made it that day but he got broke off tough.

spring ...

2010-03-15T10:04:00.000-07:00

getting the good before the rain...

our new team manager with the red beanie is looking at all this new talent.

i miss the beach...

2010-03-03T08:54:00.000-08:00

i truly miss this place more than anything. this was a great experience with friends.
you could practice here late at night. the shows were great. we will never have you back...

this friday at HOMEBASE skateshop...

2010-03-02T09:28:00.000-08:00

come out to see Brett Barto's photo show. i have known Brett since maybe 1992. we met in our graphic art's class and through mutual friends, we realized we skated and like punk music. he has seen many places and can cruise the streets of philly on his bike or make treks from philly up to the lehigh valley at any given time with his camera.

come out and see what's up. he will have a zine available along with print's to purchase.

one word: rad

you ready...

2010-03-02T08:47:00.000-08:00

you ready for this one Lukey? stop bullshitn' and fill er' up!

wanted: billy kurtz...

2010-03-01T08:43:00.000-08:00

old times...

name : Billy kurtz

occupation: bastard

why you do that?

2010-03-01T08:39:00.000-08:00

a old one right here. nothing like michele finding some old cards that photos on them.

if i remember correctly, i messed with max and was so mad this happened he was laughing about killing me...

last saturday...

2010-02-17T15:53:00.000-08:00

intense...
pre hung..

fart...
a few of the dudes went to this artshow at art n soul in Allentown. it is a dope tattoo shop that has great shows and this one was on the top of my lists.
it was different. no one downed anyone. no art snobs. some bondage and hanging for free...
what else could you ask for. gary and kurtz were with me snapping away. they will be posting up on their blog any day now...

bad american demos are done...

2010-02-08T15:51:00.000-08:00

bad american demo...

*limited to 50 this first run.
*hand numbered
*recorded this past january in the basement of double decker.
sounds of the likes of poison idea, fang , and fast punk.

like to get a copy, email bad american ...
badamerican.lv@gmail.com

some new buys...

2010-02-07T08:34:00.000-08:00

stoked on both of these records. thanks to double decker for always getting the goods...

kids who had posters for the ground breaking...

2010-02-05T12:48:00.000-08:00

penn clip...

2010-02-04T12:35:00.000-08:00

here is a poorly filmed clip of jesse. my skills of riding and expecting a rock to stop me are clear.
we been hitting pennskate this winter recently. i know i have been enjoying myself.

www.pennskate.com

demos...

2010-02-03T12:21:00.001-08:00

i been making demos all week. actually, since saturday.
this is my new band ... bad american
this where you can listen to a few tracks.
http://www.myspace.com/badamericanpunk

we have a show saturday. these will be available and limited to 50.

little treat...

2010-01-26T09:32:00.000-08:00

around the corner, there is always one of these...

get the lawn keeper to clean up.

spot check...

2010-01-25T09:28:00.000-08:00

bubs and i have hit this up before. we stopped at it the other day. these trucks never move from these spots anymore...

up this punk...

2010-01-24T09:24:00.000-08:00

most def a hardcore punker. this dude was mad at me that i ripped his shirt off while we were playing. it was covering the bullets up . let those duders breathe.

bad american recording...

2010-01-23T08:56:00.000-08:00

just a week or so ago, my new band was recording a demo in the basement of one of my favorite places on earth, double decker records.

this recording went smoother than anyone i have ever been apart of. single takes on songs. same with vocals. the band is called bad american and features x members of rancor, weston , carpenter ant, and fresh meat.

here is one track forth coming from the demo. i think.

penn skate ...

2010-01-18T07:39:00.000-08:00

a little digi at penn skate. by yours truely

philly trip...

2010-01-17T07:29:00.000-08:00

*sweet until my wheel went thru it...
* brett hooked us up with this spot location. can't wait to get back...

* very choice...
* funky's first pat's experience...

phily, heads and myself go to check out the pops park and then go to look for modern needs footage. a nice end to a sesh of a day with pats.