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Profile: DPD is a designer/rockstar whose clients include the likes of William Shakespeare, Amadeus Mozart, Abraham Lincoln & Snoop Doggy Dogg. He has lurked behind the shadows plotting his sleepy takeover and intends to begin world domination after lunch. Currently he heads creative direction for FR*A and runs a gamut of freelance projects. Did I mention www.futurerockstarsofamerica.com and www.sleepytakeover.com?
Posts by dpd:
AbeObama
August 28th, 2008Just got back from Vegas (will post my adventures later) but had to post this up for now. Whenever I’m coming back home on the 10 I go up La Brea. I spotted this the other day and couldn’t get over the genius of the piece:
Now I’m actually not for either camps at this point (my choice didn’t make the cut… rEVOLution!), but whether you’re supporting McCain or Obama, you have to admire this piece of work.
*The posters can be seen on the west side of La Brea just north of San Vincente.
HAHA
August 16th, 2008
Your Name Here - Screening
August 15th, 2008Awhile back I got to see an early screening of “Your Name Here”. I went to the screening not knowing what to expect, turns out I got to see a movie and travel back in time. “Your Name Here” captures the nervous energy all teenage bandsters go through and wraps it around a good time.
It’s going to be screening at the Downtown Film Fest so be there!
This film is appropriate for:
Peeps who make music
Peeps who have kids
Peeps who have kids who make music
Peeps who love SIlverlake
Peeps who like to laugh.
No one else though, really.
Your Name Here
Saturday Aug 16th, 4pm (this Sat!!)
Laemmle Grand Downtown
Downtown Film Fest
Trailer and clips: www.myspace.com/yournamehereband
88BoaDrums
August 9th, 2008I somehow ended up at the La Brea Tar Pits Friday night, and good thing I did. I knew some sort of event was going on but wasn’t prepared for the sheer weirdness of the experience. On 8.08.2008, 88 drummers played simultaneously for over 88 minutes. Lead by Legendary Japanese Noise rock band, The Boredoms, the ensemble played an incredible set. My favorite part was when the group started playing crescendos on their symbols. It sounded like ocean waves crashing in the distant.
1. La Brea Tar Pits, stand up! 2. 1, 2, 3… yup, 88 drummers.
Temple Bar - Better Late Than Never
July 28th, 2008Went to Temple Bar the other weekend. There were good quality acts featured through-out the entire night. I’m always impressed with the crowd at Temple Bar and the consistency in branding.
The first act was Deosick - Not sure if it’s the name of the band, or the singer himself, but the ensemble was great. You can tell they were experienced and it’s refreshing to hear good backup vocals every now and then.
1. Sometimes you can just tell it’s going to be a good night by looking at the crowd 2. Deosick - This act was great. Great singing, and great crowd control.
Next up was Tatum Jones - These three have been in the game for a long time now. I have nothing but respect and love for these guys. Did I mention they killed it?
1. Tatum Jones 2. J Ross Parelli - This girl can sing!!!
The last act of the night was J Ross Parelli. It was getting late and the crowd was dispersing, but she put on a helluva show. Damn, I haven’t heard female pipes like that in a while.
Championship Gaming Series
July 18th, 2008Got to swing by the Championship Gaming Series and hang out for a bit - damn gaming has changed!
I used to play a lot when I was a kid, but back then it was Mario Bros. and Zelda. Remember when Street Fighter 2 came out? I was like, “How the hell am I gonna get used to using SIX buttons???” Now gaming can literally bring you into a simulated world. People from around the world can compete against each other, and professional gamers (thats right, “Professional Gamers”) make a damn good living.
1. Inside the series 2. Who is Nemesis Jaxson?
While at the event I got to meet Fatal1ty. Probably America’s most famous gamer, if not the world. Fatal1ty’s stats are impressive to say the least. I remember I first heard about him on a Kevin and Bean interview (KROQ) a couple of years ago. One of the things that stuck out to me was how the fact that gamers were starting to pick up a lot of fame and money, especially overseas. I’m talking about a guys like Fatal1ty who get mobbed by fans, date super models, and have TV shows. Gone are the days of people like me playing Super Mario Bros. in my pajamas Saturday morning.
Also at the event was K.O. You may have seem him on our feature. K.O. is an up and coming artist - which is ironic since he’s been in the game since his wee teens.
Check out his blog here.
1. Fatal1ty & K.O.
Rock Band Tournament!
July 17th, 2008I entered a Rockband Tournament the other weekend (cough cough)…
We didn’t win, but I had tons of fun. See below and you’ll get a glimpse.
At times it felt like a big sing-a-long, but the more the merrier.
I’m gonna have to polish my skills before the next one!
