Danny Simon log time friend and roommate of Bryan Stow decided he would contact Danielle of El Palomar and do something for his friend of 25 years as he lay in a coma in Los Angeles.

Showbiz and Danny Simon

The event that took place last night was way more than anyone could have asked for. Amazing people came together and donated from the heart, not only their money but for some prize possessions.

Bryan Stow Fundraiser

KDON 102.5 and The Morning Madhouse led by DJ Showbiz made the night spectacular. It was not without emotion as Showbiz asked for a moment of silence for Bryan Stow, it slammed right into the opening ceremony for the first home game of the year for the San Francisco Giants vs. LA Dodgers. The game was dedicated to Bryan Stow and a message was spoken by the teams that while this is a rivalry, we all go home to our families in the end. Stop the violence was the overarching theme.  You could have heard a pin drop in the Palomar…it was emotional.

Opening ceremonies for Giants game dedicated to Bryan Stow

After everyone was reminded why we were there, the festivities began as Bryan would have wanted them to. Auction items were flying quicker than Showbiz and Danielle could keep track. First to go was the replica World Series trophy for $550.

SF Giants replica World Series Trophy sold for $550

Next up was the autographed Barry Bonds bat donated by Eddie Gauer of Tanners Cove that fetched $650 in a heated live auction.

Barry Bonds bat fetched $650

As the evening continued numerous items were Live Auctioned, Silent Auctioned and raffled off with over $20,000 being raised in total for the Bryan Stow recovery fund.

Hand autographed Steve Caballero skate deck Stoked Grom!!!

I have never seen the Palomar that packed on a Monday night, and in the back of my mind I could not get the visual of Bryan Stow’s smiling face…and the fact that he was lying in a hospital bed completely unaware as to how many people care about him, his family and his recovery. It is truly heart warming to see the community come out in full force. Thank you to some many people, you all made a difference last night.

Below was a song dedicated to Bryan Stow and was sung at the top of everyone’s lungs. Hopefully Bryan will one day realize how many people truly care.

 

Nate Linford is SC Family…check out his segment at Lake Cunningham shot by The Chesters. Known for his supreme bowl riding and competition in the Tim Brausch Memorial comp skating against such legends Steve Caballero and Christian Hosoi look for big things from Nate in the near future. Check out his team page here Nate Linford on SC.

Special thanks toThe Chesters for filming and editing this piece!

 

Thank you to all our supporters, our family, the town of Santa Cruz and most of all those that voted and made us your #1 choice for a skate shop!!!! ITS PARTY TIME!!!!

Best of Goodtimes 2010 Santa Cruz Skate Shop

Best of Goodtimes 2010 Santa Cruz Skate Shop

With Steve Caballero coming down tomorrow from 12pm to 2pm all the big deals we already have going on…We cannot even claim what we are doing for a sale!!! What we can tell you is that we are going to be in a GREAT mood…. Show up between 12pm and 2pm and feel the SC love!!! Hope to see everyone tomorrow….. RSVP here! first 25 people in store at 12pm will get free raffle ticket to win a custom autographed Powell Peralta Skateboard signed by Steve Caballero!

EXCLUSIVE in store 12pm to 2pm Santa Cruz Skate Shop

EXCLUSIVE in store 12pm to 2pm Santa Cruz Skate Shop

 

Legendary Skateboarder Steve Caballero EXCLUSIVE autograph session will be going down Saturday May 1st Santa Cruz Skate and Surf Shop 912 41st Ave Santa Cruz Ca. 95062 from 12pm to 2pm PST. Tons of great deals, Caballero gear to buy and get autographed….don’t miss out on this event RSVP on our Facebook Page or call 831-359-9010 for more info. Buy online

Skateboarder Steve Caballero

Skateboarder Steve Caballero

 

On Thursday Steve Caballero did a guest appearance on The Morning Madhouse on KDON 102.5 to hype his art show coming up at The Abbey in Santa Cruz. SC family member Sam Diggedy and The Morning Madhouse radio host, asked the tough questions…did Cab really only wear his shoes once like it has been rapped about by The Pack? Well if you want to know, you should have listened up, but Steve came back with he wears his shoes out not once! Check out Caballero’s blog HERE !

Steve Caballero and Sam Diggedy in KDON 102.5 studio

Steve Caballero and Sam Diggedy in KDON 102.5 studio

Steve and KDON gave away some Caballero autographed paraphernalia to 4 lucky listeners callers 19, 20, 21 and 22.

Autographed Skateboards by Caballero

Autographed Skateboards by Caballero

Friday comes and Steve Caballero’s art show was opening 5pm so we scooped up Sam Diggedy and headed over to check it out. The Abbey is a sweet little coffee shop tucked away off Highland street, the vibe seemed mellow and Steve was with family and casually chatting with people about his art.

Caballero, Sam Diggs and Zane

Caballero, Sam Diggs and Zane

I was amazed at all the different mediums Cab was creating. Stencil, Pin Stripe, Brush, Oil…had no idea he was so diversified in his talents.

This was Angry Fish...original art for Rossignol Skis...my favorite!

This was Angry Fish...original art for Rossignol Skis...my favorite!

Of course it wouldn’t be like Steve Caballero, skateboarding legend…without some skateboard art!

Caballero original skate deck art next to actual skate deck

Caballero original skate deck art next to actual skate deck

I haven’t even mentioned all of the bands Cab has been in, The Faction, Odd Man Out, Shovelhead, and Soda…

The Faction cover art by Cab...

The Faction cover art by Cab...

Cab stopped to take pics with young fans…..notice the mini Caballero Dragon shirt?

Young fans love Caballero!

Young fans love Caballero!

Sam Diggedy eyeballing Cab’s stencil art….

Sam Diggedy couldn't resist buying one of Cab's art pieces

Sam Diggedy couldn't resist buying one of Cab's art pieces

If you get a chance cruise by The Abbey and check out Caballero’s art it will be hanging for 3 more weeks. And whatever isn’t sold…you might want to buy!

Here is The Faction Live at The Cactus Club

I’ll leave you with the Vans remix by The Pack….

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