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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Posted by Maxey Fish and Sea
Hey! It’s me, maxey fish and sea. You may know by now that I work for TOMS Shoes. And you may know that for every pair you purchase, we give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One fo One, nice and simple. So buy a pair, ok?
Furthermore, my job is to make their videos. This week I made a video of the last shoe drop that some of my coworkers went on. That’s when we give the shoes to the children. They took footage with this little toy camera called a Harinazumi, not important. What is important is that I’m excited about this video for 2 reasons. First, it features the music of our friend Robert C.E. Delong, who just came out with an amazing album a few weeks ago.
Secondly, I’m excited about this video because it is a glimpse into my near future. In late April I’ll be going down to Argentina for a shoe drop just like this one. Lookin’ forward to it. AND I get to make a one week pit stop in Bolivia to see a bunch of my old basketball teammates and friends of El Caracol! The future is bright.
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Two People We Miss
Sunday, March 7th, 2010
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One Way Ticket to Fullerton
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Posted by Maxey Fish and Sea
For Christmas, I got a present from my roommate Brandon. It was a one way train ticket to Fullerton, CA. Fullerton is a town about 30 miles from our home in Los Angeles. Fullerton is known for its petroleum extraction, transportation, and manufacturing. What an opportunity! But how to get back!???
He was nice enough to offer his company on this adventure. So we greased up our chains, hopped on the train, chugga chugga’d to scenic Fullerton….
and peddled home.
Made it JUST IN TIME! (rode our bikes THROUGH the train terminal, got on the train 20 seconds before the doors locked shut).
Two young men excited to be in Fullerton.
Scenic East LA!
Merry Christmas to me.
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The Salon at Synchronicity LA
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Posted by Maxey Fish and Sea
Every two weeks we wrangle up poets, musicians, writers, artists, performers of all kinds and create a venue to share works of creativity. We call it the Salon. Here’s a taste. YOU should come and share or just watch or drink or chat or throw tomatoes.
Music compliments of beloved Synchronicity member, Amelie Julac.
Fellow Synchronicity LA brother Poet John Paul the Third performs his spoken word piece, “Dedication to Women Who Love Women.” When JP3 and I shared a room we’d improvise a little spoken word/slide guitar combination. Here we are collaborating at a recent Salon.
We so love the amazing women of and around Synchronicity LA.
Our neighbor Tin performs another hit of hers, Mr. Shoeshine.
MORE ABOUT THE SALON
A fortnightly forum for performers, writers, musicians, and artists to meet, share, network, socialize, inspire and be inspired!
The gathering will provide: 1) a space for us to have our work seen where we can receive comments and critiques if we so choose (after everyone shares), 2) a supportive community and the possibility to network/collaborate with other creators, and 3) an outside motivation to proceed with projects that may otherwise disappear into the ether!
Projects need not be finished; you can be at any point in the creative process, and the Salon may serve to help you find direction and/or as a regular check-in on progress. All art is welcome… acoustic music, spoken word, poetry, prose, dancing, clowning, stand-up comedy, weird performance-arty stuff, paintings, drawings, sculpture… whatever you want to share.
In open-mic fashion, there will be sign-up slots so that there’s a structure to it, and some sort of time limit so that everyone gets their turn. Afterwards, we can just hang out and make merry and magic! Feel free to bring wine, but don’t puke on the poetry.
We’re just starting this up, so the day may change, but it will be happening every other week on Westmoreland Blvd.
Flapper garb encouraged but not mandatory.
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TOMS One Day Without Shoes
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Posted by Maxey Fish and Sea
This week I made a video about One Day Without Shoes. On April 8th, TOMS is trying to raise awareness of kids ’round the world without shoes. I think its just a good excuse to go barefoot without anyone giving you any flack.
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A Night of Discovery: Featuring the Talents of Synchronicity LA
Friday, December 11th, 2009
Posted by Maxey Fish and Sea
I remember the first night I moved into Synchronicity LA. We had a creative meeting and Mariah set the tone with a recital of an Andrea Gibson spoken word piece. It was so incredibly executed and such a perfect way to set the tone for that meeting and my whole experience at the house. I was in awe of the folks that surrounded me from that very moment and they have continued to astound and inspire me. Last Wednesday a handful of the talented souls in the house had a chance to show off their skillz in unison. This happens occasionally, and I just wanted to film it so I could brag about them to those further away from our home.
The occasion this time was A Night of Discovery at Azusa Pacific University. Johanna played her music that I could hear a thousand times and a thousand times after that and never grow tired of. Mariah and Amy recited spoken original word like they’d been doing it for a decade. Trent, Craig, Bethany, and Amy also put some of their intricate art on display.
The performance was titillating, the art exceptional, and the mood celebratory. I am so inspired by the creativity and intentionality that my roommates show to support those who need a little more lovin’ than they’re gettin’. Ya’ll amaze me.
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Listener: Talk Music
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Posted by Maxey Fish and Sea
Last Friday my roommate JP invited a few of us from the house to play music as he spat his latest words. We opened up for Listener, who is one of the, if not the pioneer of ‘talk music.’ Its a real interesting mish mash of poetry, hip hop, often folk, electronic, or even punk sounds. Dan, from Listener, was adorned in a glorious coyote shirt which he hinted he only wears on Fridays, I like that–and oh boy he spoke with passion. Coyote shirt and passionate words plus often hilarious, often frightening stage presence equaled me wanting to roll some tape. Here he performs “Falling In Love With Glaciers.” Enjoy.
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Happy Halloween From Synchronicity LA
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Posted by Maxey Fish and Sea
Happy Halloween from all at Synchronicity. We hope its filled with frights and giggles.
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Synchronicity LA Year 1 Celebration!
Monday, October 12th, 2009
Posted by Maxey Fish and Sea
Come and join us to celebrate our first year!
Saturday October 17th, 2009
12:30pm
Music By Harrison Ford
and Johanna Chase
Live art by Tyler Floren.
Hugging Booth!
Food, Drinks, Party!
Garage Sale Items
And many more festivities.
Zine Release Party!
$5.00-$10.00 Dollar Donation
Goes towards the Completion of our Studio!
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Men On Wire
Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Posted by Maxey Fish and Sea
Feast your eyes on the wildest slacklining tricks in the west. Justin from Down Under and Yankee boys Joe and Ryan bring on the bag o’ tricks–everything from the Sit Down to the Prince of Persia.
Back in the yesteryears, slacklining was a welcome sport at venice beach. But it is no longer. Isn’t that a bundle of rotten beans?
Tags: justin watts, ryan maxey, slack line, slacklining, tight rope, tightrope, venice beach
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