Category Archives: Art & Music

'Cardiff Kook' Dressed Up For 10th Anniversary Of 9/11

VIA – 10 NEWS ‘Cardiff Kook’ Dressed Up For 10th Anniversary Of 9/11 Kook Dressed As Firefighter Holding American Flag POSTED: 3:20 pm PDT September 10, 2011 CARDIFF, Calif. — Pranksters on Saturday dressed the “Cardiff Kook” statue as a firefighter to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The statue was dressed as … Continue reading 'Cardiff Kook' Dressed Up For 10th Anniversary Of 9/11

Surfing Madonna artist to seek Moonlight Beach location

VIA – SIGN ON SAN DIEGO Surfing Madonna artist to seek Moonlight Beach location ENCINITAS — Surfing Madonna artist Mark Patterson will seek permission to place his popular mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe on a surfboard on state property across the street from its original location on Encinitas Boulevard. The proposed spot is technically … Continue reading Surfing Madonna artist to seek Moonlight Beach location

Cardiff 'Kook' marks Labor Day

VIA – NC TIMES ‘Kook’ marks Labor Day Posted: Friday, September 2, 2011 9:45 pm Cardiff’s “Kook” surfer statue was found dressed as a construction worker holding an American flag Friday. The statue of a young surfer, which has been targeted by pranksters since it was installed in 2007, also had a sign under it … Continue reading Cardiff 'Kook' marks Labor Day

Music: Beach Boys New Album Comes with Hobie Surfboard Price – $5999.99

VIA – SOUND SPIKE Beach Boys’ storied “Smile” recordings set for release Story by Suzanne Kayian SoundSpike Contributor Published September 2, 2011 04:01 PM The never-released follow-up to the Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” album will be released Nov. 1 — nearly 45 years after the planned original release date. “The Smile Sessions,” recorded in 1966-67, … Continue reading Music: Beach Boys New Album Comes with Hobie Surfboard Price – $5999.99

South Bay pop-punk innovators The Descendents play FYF Fest

VIA – DAILY BREEZE South Bay pop-punk innovators The Descendents play FYF Fest By Ryan Ritchie Posted: 09/01/2011 06:24:48 PM PDT Updated: 09/01/2011 06:26:13 PM PDT According to lyrics from a song named after the group, the Descendents “never did a popular thing.” But that was 1985 and this is now, when the South Bay … Continue reading South Bay pop-punk innovators The Descendents play FYF Fest

Art: Beach Trash Mosaic Adorns Exterior Wall of Venice Surf Shop

VIA – LAIST Beach Trash Mosaic Adorns Exterior Wall of Venice Surf Shop A magnificent yet tedious street art project just wrapped this afternoon in Venice, and passers-by are approvingly snapping photos of the brilliant display. Barefoot Wine, the Surfrider Foundation and four local artists combined forces to create a 14×10-foot “One Beach” film poster … Continue reading Art: Beach Trash Mosaic Adorns Exterior Wall of Venice Surf Shop

Surf guitar king Dick Dale celebrates 50 years in music with Fullerton College benefit concert

VIA – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RADIO Photo: Steven Cuevas/KPCC The King of Surf Guitar, Dick Dale, at his desert ranch near Joshua Tree. The 73-year old musician is back with a new greatest hits collection and is about to kick off his ‘Electric Acoustic’ tour. Surf guitar king Dick Dale celebrates 50 years in music … Continue reading Surf guitar king Dick Dale celebrates 50 years in music with Fullerton College benefit concert