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Come down and see Almost Chaos play live in the shop also support them in their music competition http://www.schooljamusa.com/bands/almost-chaos vote for them and support local kids making a difference!!!

Almost Chaos in Santa Cruz Skate and Surf Shop 1pm Saturday November 19th

Almost Chaos is a classic rock/reggea/funk/folk band from Santa Cruz, CA. At just 14 and 15 years old the members include Jose Picazo, Derek Mather, Mac Hesson and Cameron Smith. The four member band came together in 2008 at just 11 and 12 years old, through a community music program called “Be in Your Own Band”. With the guidance of Nat Condit-Shultz the young musicians released their first CD in November of 2009. With seven original songs the band soon began playing at local events. “One gig led to another” says Jose Picazo and soon the band was scheduled for over 100 gigs in 2009-2010. Since then the band has raised over $40,000.00 for local schools and community charities, including “Jacobs Heart”.
Almost Chaos has been recognized by the Mayor of Santa Cruz and Congressman Sam Farr for their “contribution to their community”. It has been their pleasure to play at “the Catalyst, the Crows Nest, Britannia Arms, the Rio Theater, the Monterey Strawberry Festival, the Monarch Butterfly Festival, Your Music Magazines/Music Olympiks. (just to name a few). Their second CD is scheduled for release in summer 2011 and will include 10 original songs. You can catch them at upcoming shows: “Capitola Art and Wine Festival, Watsonville’s Fathers Day Celebration at Ramsey Park, Monterey Strawberry Festival, and Hot Rods for Kids” Check them out online at: www.myspace.com/josederekmac or Facebook (Almost Chaos).

Did you go to the Furry 66 reunion show on Saturday September 10th?
Want to see photos form the night?

Come hang out with us and the entire Fury 66 band:
Joe Clements
Jeff Frady
Jon Cattivera
Micky Dunegan
Joe Fish

Here are the details:

SC Photo Wall First Friday Reception

Fury 66 Reunion Show Tribute

6-9pm

Santa Cruz Skate and Surf Shop
912 41st Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Featuring photos by:
• Peter Saporito
• Tom Audisio
• Shawn Hatjes

20% of ALL photo sales go to Grind Out Hunger

Food Provided by: Pono Hawaiian Grill

• Meet the Band

•Fury 66 Skate Decks will be available.
(100% profits go to Grind Out Hunger)

•Fury 66 merch will be available

Let us know you are coming!
RSVP to the Facebook Event here:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111695845603983

Show poster. Art by Zachary Kent.

It’s been about 13 years since the members of local punk rock band Fury 66 have played a live show together. Tonight they are reuniting one last time to bring Santa Cruz County the punk show of the year. Benefiting local charity Grind Out Hunger and Multiple Sclerosis Research, this show is going to rock the walls of the Catalyst for 2 great causes. We have been informed that online tickets are SOLD OUT, but there will be a LIMITED amount of tickets available at the door.

Current Fury 66 Lineup:
Joe Clements
Jeff Frady
Jon Cattivera
Micky Dunegan
Joe Fish

We had the honor of joining the band during a couple of their practices at The Compound Recording Studio in Ben Lomond. We were able to sit down with the band and chat about their past memories as well as their feelings about the reunion show.
Read interview here: http://santacruz.patch.com/articles/punk-rock-legends-fury-66-reunite-for-charities-and-one-last-show

It has been a hectic week leading up to this show. Promotion, interviews, articles, photos…we even made a trip to Oakland to pick up custom made skate decks for the show. These decks are Fury 66/Jimbo Phillips collaboration decks, with proceeds from the sales benefiting Grind Out Hunger. Check out all the info about the decks and how to order one here: Limited Edition Fury 66/Jimbo Phillips Collaboration Deck
A limited amount will be available at the show tonight.

Danny Keith, Jessica McDermott and Jeff Frady outside Staircase Tattoo.

The lovely Jessica McDermott of Staircase tattoo on Front Street offered FREE Fury 66 Shield tattoos to the general public yesterday. We took a trip over there with Fury 66 guitarist, Jeff Frady, got tattooed, snapped some pics and hung out for a bit. Thanks to Jessica for doing that! We made sure she got a Fury 66 skate deck.

Dustin Roth of At Risk (left) and John Pryor showing their Fury 66 tattoos.

Fury 66 guitarist Jeff Frady getting his tattoo mapped out by Jessica McDermott.

As the hours pass and it gets closer and closer to show time emotions are running high. Jeff Frady contacted us this morning expressing his feelings as he counts down the minutes to show time, “This shit is so touching. WAY more than I though it was gonna be. It’s UNREAL how many people are reaching out to me/us via Facebook, my phone is BLOWING UP!”
This show is a big deal to the members of Fury 66 as well as their long time fans. “It’s like a Santa Cruz Reunion” the band explained in our interview with them. They cant wait to see everyone together in one place, one last time. Whether you are a die hard Fury fan or not, this show is NOT to be missed. Its going to be the talk of the town for years to come.

To those that have a ticket, see you there!!
To those who don’t, you better get your shit together and find one quick.

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=237670762927303

Jeff Frady with his completed Fury 66 tattoo.

Danny Keith getting his Fury 66 tattoo.

A group talks to photographer Matt Kurvin about his work.

Last Friday was our 2nd SC Photo Wall reception as part of the First Friday Santa Cruz Art Tours. The successful event brought in a crowd of friends, family, and community. The wall featured 3 local photographers; Shawn Hatjes, Matt Kurvin, and Terry Way. We added a 2nd wall this month on which we had Seth Migdail and Nick Borelli’s work displayed for a 2nd round. During the evening Shawn Hatjes had prints spread out on a table for people to sift through and Matt Kurvin, a recent finalist for the Follow the Light Foundation Photography Award, had dozens of matted prints available in addition to his pieces hanging on the wall. Terry Way’s 3 large prints hanging on the wall got a great response, especially his panorama of Capitola.

Pono Hawaiian Grill provided the food for the Photo Wall reception.

Pono Hawaiian Grill provided the food for the night. The tasty finger foods included: chicken katsu bites, chicken wings, spam musubi, and macadamia nut brownie bites. Thanks to Bruddah Timmy Hunt for giving us the grinds as well as a stack of stickers to give out to those who attended the reception. Also a big shout out to the cooks at Pono for whipping up our special catering order. Check out Pono Hawaiian Grill downtown Santa Cruz in the Cypress Lounge!

Local musician and songwriter, Ariana Rice graciously showed up to play music for everyone at the reception. Her voice set the mood throughout the night as everyone viewed the art, ate, and socialized. Big thanks to Ariana for supporting the event and sharing some tunes. Check out her music on her facebook page! www.facebook.com/arianaricemusic

Local musician, Ariana Rice, played music during the Photo Wall reception on Friday.

If you weren’t able to check out the photo wall during the reception on Friday be sure to head over to the Santa Cruz Skate and Surf Shop as soon as you get the chance. All 5 photographers will be up on display for the next 2 months. Prints and framed images are available to purchase at the shop. If you stop by to visit give us a shout out on our SC Photo Wall facebook page and let us know you were there!

Pleasure Pizza, David Adams Salon, and Friday Realty all were part of the First Friday tour this round. We are hoping to get more venues to participate next time so we can make each First Friday of the month a day of art along 41st Ave.
For more info about this months East Side Venues visit: www.firstfridaysantacruz.com/category/august-events/eastside-august/

For more updates and info check out the SC Photo Wall Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/scphotowall

Prints as well as framed photos were available for viewers to look at and purchase. They are still available at the Santa Cruz Skate and Surf Shop.

First Friday SC Photo Wall Reception
at The Santa Cruz Skate and Surf Shop

August 5, 2011
6-9pm

Featuring Photographers:
Shawn Hatjes, Matt Kurvin, and Terry Way
Nick Borelli and Seth Migdail

Live Music by: Ariana Rice
Food Provided by: Pono Hawaiian Grill

RSVP on Facebook HERE.
Check out the Patch.com event HERE.

Join the SC Photo Wall Facebook Fan Page HERE

Check out all the info on the First Friday Art Tours Website at:
http://www.firstfridaysantacruz.com/2011/07/sc-photo-wall/

This round of featured photographers include:

Shawn Hatjes is 21 years old and has been shooting photography professionally since 2006. He went to the University of Oregon for 2 years and studied photojournalism. He is now living in Aptos and shoots/blogs for TAC Apparel Company, Grind Out Hunger/Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Skate and Surf Shop, and several other local businesses. To view more of his photos please visit his Facebook page at: Shawn Hatjes Photography

Terry Way currently resides in Santa Cruz, CA and is well known for his wedding/portrait photography. He has been a professional photographer for over 15 years, primarily serving the Central Coast/Bay area. He also has am amazing collection of landscape and surf life images that he is compiling together to share with the Santa Cruz community on the SC Photo Wall.
To view more of his photos please visit his Facebook page at: Terry Way Photography

Matt Kurvin was born and raised in Sarasota, FL. He now resides in Santa Cruz, CA. It’s Matt’s passion for the surf and for life which inspire him to capture moments he can share with others in rich, living colors and textures.
Whether he’s photographing in his local beach town of Santa Cruz, California or traveling to spots far or near, his appreciation for the beauty in the world emanates through his work .
To view more of his photos please visit his Facebook page at: Matt Kurvin Photography

We have added a 2nd wall to our gallery that we call the “Supporting Artists” wall. This wall will feature the photographers that were on the main wall during the previous months. In this case we will have Nick Borelli and Seth Migdail showcasing their photos. The photographers might bring in new pieces so stop by and check out this wall, especially if you missed the last First Friday reception we had.

Send any questions or concerns about the SC Photo Wall to: Shawn at santacruzbuilt.com

Be sure to become a fan the SC Photo Wall Facebook page for updates, photos, and more.
See you all on Friday August 5th!

Also, check out the other venues on the Eastside participating in this upcoming First Friday Art Tour: David Adams Salon, Friday Realty, and Pleasure Pizza.

Almost Chaos in store 1pm Saturday November 19th

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Fury 66 to Play Reunion Show at Catalyst Tonight

2nd SC Photo Wall First Friday Reception Success

SC Photo Wall First Friday Art Tour Reception August 5th 6pm

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