Richard Dreyfuss in Jaws

talk about good style. Whether it be a bucket hat, jean jacket, or topsiders (not pictured here but in film), the dude and/or costume supervisor knew how to dress.

Lauren & Tyler's Wedding in Ojai

Here are some pics I took of the wedding me and Alex DJ'ed. I don't think these pictures do the wedding justice but you should be able to tell that everyone in them was having a great time. 

The Mattson 2 started the night off correct

The bride and groom breakin' it down

Another great family pic

My DJ partner feelin' the flow

Z & Paul  - this is how you dance

the pic that says it all....

please e-mail me if you want us to DJ your wedding, party, etc. 

Sports Illustrated - June of '61

Along the Escapade for the 7 day Miami-to-Jamaica race......

Ojai Wedding DJ Mix

Still recovering from an epic wedding in Ojai and I must say that it was classy in every way and another reason why California is pretty great. If you've never been to Ojai I highly recommend you go. The wedding was at Thacher School which is over 115 years old. I will have pics to post later but for now, lets just stick to the tunes played....

Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain and Tenille

Come See About Me - The Supremes

Dancing in the Street - Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

Best of My Love - The Emotions

Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

Uptown Girl- Billy Joel

Rescue Me-  Fontella Bass

Boogie Shoes - KC & The Sunshine Band

December, 1963 (Oh What A Night)

This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You) - The Isley Brothers

Gotta Give It Up - Marvin Gaye

Rock With You - Michael Jackson

Got My Mind Set On You - George Harrison

Dancing Machine - The Jackson 5

You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon

Start Me Up - Rolling Stones (request)

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Ain't Too Proud to Beg - The Temptations

Let it Whip - Dazz Band

Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves

The Power of Love - Huey Lewis and the News

I Wanna Be Your Lover - Prince

Jump for My Love - Pointer Sisters

Into The Groove - Madonna

You Make My Dreams - Hall & Oates

No Diggity  -Blackstreet

No Scrubs - TLC

Single Ladies - Beyonce

Hot in Herre- Nelly

Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye

Kiss - Prince

Give it to Me Baby - Rick James

Live Ur Life - Rihanna

The Sign - Ace of Base

Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears

Lovefool - The Cardigans

All My Friends- LCD Soundsystem

Can You Dig It?

What a great song that gets me even more pumped for this summer. 

Badass

After watching Eastern Promises for the 10th time, I realized i had to do a post on just how badass Viggo really is. He is brilliant in my opinion. I think the pictures prove my point. As well, rumor has it there is going to be an Eastern Promises 2. Until then, i will anxiously await until The Road comes out...

Designer Dads

This is a cool feature on men.style.com about various men's designers picking out their favorite picture of their dad for the upcoming father's day. I now see where they got their style from...

Steve Halmos - Jeff Halmos - Shipley & Halmos

Jeff Shipley -Sam's Dad -Shipley & Halmos

John Whiteledge Sr - Father of John Whiteledge Jr. -Trovata

Marc Sternberg - Dad of Scott- Band of Outsiders

more father pics here

The Inspiration for APC & Kanye

      I was recently at Counterpoint Records which is one of my favorite book and record stores in LA and one particular record caught my eye. None other than the Stan Bush. Maybe you aren't too familiar with Mr. Bush but it will soon all make sense. Musically, he did sing the tune, "the touch," for the original Transformers film, along with great tunes for Kickboxer and BloodSport. Whatever the case, Stan has got some style and I think Mr. Jeezy West would agree. Take the jean jacket for example....I think this is where Kanye started rockin' the denim jacket after he saw this cover. It may seem like a stretch but I am going with it 100% percent. 

     

Kanye wearing his vintage jean jacket

     Next up are Stan's Nike shoes. I think Mr. Touitou, founder of APC, saw this same cover and after heaving already collaborated with Nike, saw these particular shoes and couldn't pass up another collaboration with Nike. Afterall, Mr. Touitou is  huge music fan so this isn't so far off. I mean both kicks even have the rubber toe.  

Stan's Nike Kicks

The recent APC x Nike shoe

     Even if you still doubt the connections, I think we can all agree that Stan Bush may have the worst rock n' roll name ever but the man was ahead of his time in terms of style. 

Buy This

The infamous Take Ivy book is up for grabs on EBAY

let the bidding begin....

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Great Scene, Great Song

Tuesdays at the Mandrake

Every Tuesday for the past 2 months me and some friends host a night at a chill bar called the Mandrake which I have talked a little about. I make a sad attempt at being a DJ and get free drinks so I really enjoy myself. Here are some pics of homies from various weeks at Mandrake

Charlie who also DJ's - came out to Bone Thugs which was brilliant

Jen, Grant, and Calvin

Alex and Devon - Also  DJ's keepin it real

my brother and "Pop It" Tommy Walters

Geoff breakin' it down

   For those of you in LA, come tonight or any other Tuesday to hear good beats and be around even better people. Party on!

The Reservoir

When in LA, go here. Located in Silverlake across from Spaceland. Get the shrimp tacos. 

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The Seeds - Can't Seem to Make You Mine

This is the jam of the week. I can't stop listening to this tune. The Seeds were founded in Los Angeles in the 60's and their more infamous song is "Pushin too Hard," but I think this tune is my favorite by the band. 

They look quite stylish as well as the singer seems to have the preppy look down. 

Cal Crary - Brooklyn House of Detention

If you are in the BK this weekend I suggest you go to one of my favorite stores and check out this exhibition.....

DARR

Vintage Clapton = Current Robin Pecknold

     Am I the only one who thinks these 2 could be twins? Eric Clapton and Robin Pecknold (Fleet Foxes)

Clapton

Robin Pecknold

If you still don't believe me, watch the Clapton video....the similarities are crazy.....

Coconut Records - "Microphone"

My Buddy Jason's new video for his single "Microphone." Arrow (the dog) is the lead and is so awesome.

Seavees

     My buddy John sent me info on this brand that he reps because any kind of shoe that is just basic, he know I will like. Whether it be Vans, Quoddy's, Sperry's, Springcourts, I like all of them due to how subtle they are, and well made obviously.

These shoes seem to fit the bill as well and it looks as though they are perfect for LA having been founded in this great state. Oh, and if Paul Newman wore them, I think that's the seal of approval. 

60's advertisement for the brand

ibid

coolest man ever wearing a pair

inspiration

Seavees

The #1 Summer Necessity

      Any other time I would probably post about some shorts or shirt that I like but not this time. The one and only thing you need for this summer is maybe some good jams and sunscreen. Specifically, the Will Ferrell Sunscreen. 100% of the proceeds will go to Cancer for College. Good lord this is genius. I am buying some as we speak, i mean write..uh...you get the point.

      Enjoy Summer...and let mugatu, frank the tank, chaz michael michaels, ron burgundy, or any other genius character Will  has portrayed, protect your body from the harshness of the sun. 

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Anvil LIVE

I got the opportunity to not only see Anvil! The Story of Anvil! for the second time, but also to see a special live performance by the band following the screening. The band was great and the director was so inspiring. It's the first time I will ever hear a crowd of Angelinos give standing ovations and remain enthusiastic throughout the 3 hour event. The director Sacha Gervasi should be incredibly proud of himself as "Lips," the frontman for the band, even said that the British director, "saved his life." Maybe that's true and maybe it isn't but this movie is so special in the simple fact that "Lips," has the most amazing outlook on life and continues to do what he loves, along with fellow bandmate Robb Reiner, no matter the cost. 

Being able to see this band in person was special to me because I have so much respect for Robb and "Lips" as they have stayed together for 30+ years through thick and mostly thin times. 

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Anvil making their entrance

Lips rocking

and still rocking...

posing for a fan who clearly ruined my picture

Lips hangin with more fans...

They were so great live, the director is a class act and I urge you to see the band live, see the movie, and if you are as lucky as I, do both. The family of Anvil is doing it right in more ways than one and a lot of people, especially those in LA, should take note. Be a good person. 

ANVIL