SBU (Detroit, MI)
Bonded By Blood (Los Angeles, CA)
The Agonist (Montreal, Quebec)
I ended with only one of The Agonist because, well, I’m not that into them and started getting tired after shooting video for Sordid Circle and taking a bunch of photos. Great night, though! Kittie was the main act. It was the first time I really listened to ‘em and I have to say, those girls can rock quite heavily!
My new ride.
1995 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer 5.8L 351W. Power everything. Leather. 134,500 miles.
She may look decent in this photo but it really needs a thorough detail and a few mechanical repairs… a few months after writing this draft, I finally took it in to my friends detail shop and (by myself) made the beautiful beast look like new again. Being a California truck most its life the paint was faded to near death, but with my wizardry, and 8 hours of thorough, hard work (8 hours as in cleaning exterior and interior), she came alive. The Bronc probably looks better than it has in 15 years!
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As the beauty sits in my garage awaiting rear axle rebuilding, transfer case gasket, rear main seal, new water pump, and quite possibly, a rebuild of the top half of the motor, I begin to question whether I should hold on to her or sell her. I’d love to throw a mechanics party but the bank account has other ideas. Maybe, I can trade her for a classic resto project (like a late 60′s Mustang or Chevelle …or, hell, any classic that appeals to me). We shall see…
For the past four months I’ve been filming an old high school buddy’s band live for a compilation DVD that may end up on the local Detroit market. If so, this will be the first time a product of mine will be duplicated several times for others’ enjoyment. A good friend of mine, Len (check out his wordpress here), has been my partner on the shoots, capturing some awesome high quality footage with his 7D.
During their studio recording I tagged along and shot some stuff while they just did what they do not really minding me—I did get on their nerves a little bit, though, but what are cameramen for?!
We hope to wrap up production in the next few months and get that beautiful footage into the vast open world. Stay tuned, y’all!
Following the inadequate 3-hour sleep I slightly fell through friday night, I needed work done on the car (trans line leak at the radiator fittting), so I woke up damn early. I headed over my mechanic buddy’s house around half after 8am to fix the issue, which took us less than two hours with a $5 part. After the wrenching we hung out in the basement to some Slot Cars!
Yesterday I worked long and hard on the yard–mowing, sweeping out the garage, ripping up weeds and dandelions, turning over seasoned gravel for a fresh start to the spring, and, ultimately, summer. After a good 7 hours of manual labor and a healthy lawn, I documented the abuse my hands underwent following the work.
This little guy greeted me along with a friend after I uncovered some food (worms) for them.
Keep posted for a before, during, and after blog regarding the garden of mine that will be growing green beans, roma tomatoes, broccoli, spanish onions, and other fresh veggies… maybe a few berries as well.
Enjoy the few examples of Detroit’s second most popular auto show (first, of course, being the North American International Auto Show). Autorama is more my style because of the sheer craftsmanship and passion that goes into restoring these vehicles. Plus, you just can’t beat a classic!
For work, I do a whole lot of driving around southeast Michigan, racking up miles on the car. Yesterday, while traveling east bound on 5 Mile road in Plymouth Charter Township I passed a facility that seemingly had been closed for 3 decades. About 1/4 mile down the road I took notice of a timeworn structure so intriguing I busted a u-turn and pulled over on side of the road.
I had no clue as to what the structure was. After doing some internet research I found a few other photos on flickr, and after reading through the comments, I came to discover its title; a silo.
Considering I only had an old (but trusty) Kodak 4mp point & shoot, the quality doesn’t match that of my DSLR. Therefore, next time I’m in the area, or have time and gas money to head out there, I’ll have the D5000 at my side. Keep an eye out for a future post pertaining to the correctional facility and its silo.
The Blast debuted in 2005 to attract festival goers downtown for some winter fun! $1 donations were required at the gate but activities such as ice skating, as long as you brought your own skates, and live bands held no charge. Due to the frigid weather, warming stations and heated tents lined the perimeter at Campus Martius Park. The event is designed as a family event but crowds of all ages can enjoy what the Blast has to offer!
How could anyone let such an amazing home become, what would appear to most as, such an eyesore. Yet, to me, it’s quite beautiful.
