FoundTrack Collective Art Show: ZLA's "Strength in Numbers"

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Join us Friday Feb 17th for the official opening of our new FoundTrack Collective mixed-use creative space at 370 1/2 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles (directly next door to Roger Room). Over the next few months we'll be hosting a variety of artist showcases, pop-up shops and more...

The first installation we're featuring is a new collection of work from our pal, artist ZLA, entitled "STRENGTH IN NUMBERS"... we dropped by the space during setup last night, and we're stoked to say it's going to be really amazing. In addition to a collection of 10 new large format one-off pieces, ZLA will also have a collection of limited tees and prints available as well.

We'd love to have you guys stop by for the opening Fri 2/17 from 8-11pm and enjoy some great visuals and a complimentary cocktail courtesy of our friends at Kanon Vodka... we're convinced they're the hippest vodka brand we've ever met- (checkout their blog for evidence). See everyone there!... in the meantime, here's a little sneak peak at one of the pieces from setup:

Jini's Pick of the Week - Wish You Were Here - London x NYC

So, one or two of you may have noticed that Jini's Pick of the Week has been on summer hiatus but as with most good things (the return of Grey's Anatomy anyone?) I am back for the fall season and with a transatlantic theme to boot...

If you find yourself in London this month, then you must check out Carnaby's Newburgh Quarter (which you should do anytime of year anyway) as they've got a New York theme going on. 30 independent boutiques from the Lower East Side of NYC have set up their wares in two pop-shops in the famous Carnaby Street area. The London boutiques were in New York last month and now it's the turn of the New Yorkers to show London what it's got. With a bunch of free events, such as a block party on Oct 18th, and a New York style Halloween party on Oct 31st there's plenty to do. And they've even transported Central Perk to the area until Oct 7th in celebration of Friends' 15th Anniversary - if you can get past the long line of tourists, go grab your free cup of java...
Find out more here

Source: Carnaby.co.uk

MONTHLY JAM!!! FoundTrack presents "RED ROOM" w/ DJ KnewJack & Pony-vs-Tiger 9/24/09

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Stay tuned to www.FoundTrack.com/redroom for updates

* WHAT: FoundTrack presents "RED ROOM" featuring DJ KnewJack & Pony-vs-Tiger
* WHEN: Thursday, September 24th, 9:30-1:45am
* WHERE: Bar Lubitsch (7702 Santa Monica Blvd, WeHo)
* WHY: To Git DOWN and DIRTY
* WHO: FoundTrack, DJ KnewJack, Pony-vs-Tiger, AND All You Hot Party People!

Classy Tunes by FoundTrack DJs:

Party Rocker Supreme

DJ KnewJack

Dancefloor Divas

Pony-vs-Tiger

DJ KnewJack mix- "CATAMARAN"

Every month FoundTrack Friend and resident party rocker DJ KnewJack provides you guys with some funkrockin new tunes to get down to. Checkout his latest DJ mix "CATAMARAN"- Get your boat shoes out, crack open a cold one, and don't forget, it'll only be available for one month!:

#	ARTIST	TRACK
1	Jim Gordon	Tahiti Hi
2	6th Borough Project	Do It To The Max
3	The Blueboy	Remember Me (Sure Is Pure Edit)
4	The Main Ingredient	Magic Shoes (J. Re-Edit)
5	Tina Turner	Can't Stand The Rain (Villa Edit)
6	The Bangles	Dub Like An Egyptian (Todd Terje Edit)
7	George Michael	Monkey (Bicep Edit)
8	Shuggie Otis	Strawberry Letter (Bicep Edit)
9	Beastie Boys	Root Down (5 Alive Remix)
10	Claudja Barry	Dance, Dance, Dance (Tangoterje Edit)
11	Jungle Brothers	What "U" Waitin' "4"? (Jungle Fever Mix)
12	Kool & The Gang	Kinda Funky (The Revenge Edit)
13	Skyy	Skyyzoo (Raoul 7000's Acme Edit)
14	Andre Cymone	Dance Electric
15	George Clinton	Break My Heart (Stop The Bleedin' Remix)
16	Prince	17 Days
17	The Rolling Stones	Miss You (717 Boys Edit)
18	Force Of Nature	To The Brain
19	EPMD	I'm Housin' (Soul Focus Remix)
20	MFSB	Love Is The Message (Danny Krivit Re-Edit)
21	MFSB	Picnic In The Park
22	Archie Bell	Ay Time Is Right (DJ Apt One Edit)
23	T Ski Valley	Catch The Beat (Dimi's & Mousse T's Mix)
24	Herbie Hancock	Tell Everybody

(The crimson-bearded dynamo himself- DJ KnewJack)

** Upcoming DJ KnewJack Event- FOUNDTRACK PRESENTS SPLASHDANCE II POOL PARTY - Saturday September 19th, 2009 - Details coming soon.

** Interested in having KnewJack DJ your party or event? Book him via email or at (310) 529-8160 and let him know you heard him on FoundTrack

** Checkout previous KnewJack playlists here

** Checkout KnewJack's blog posts over at the DJ Squeak E Clean Blog

SPLASHDANCE III '09 FINALE POOL PARTY! Saturday September 19th @ The Standard Hotel Hollywood

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We're hosting the finale to our 2009 pool party series appropriately entitled SPLASH DANCE III (guaranteed to be better than the Godfather III) on Saturday September 19th (Noon-7:30pm) at THE STANDARD HOLLYWOOD on Sunset. That's right people, it's one again the season to be-kini!

We've got a super rad monster music line up for you provided by 5 of our favorite LA DJs. We've got the red hot DJ Darlings PONY-vs-TIGER , the dirty dirty man on the decks DJ DIRTY DAVE, our resident beat provider with the red beard DJ KNEWJACK tag-teaming with KID LIGHTNING, our favorite loco Frenchman JMV (of Le Branche & Puma) tag-teaming with D.YSH (of Le Branche & Turntable Lab), and a special guest opening set by Indie 103's DJ JOSE GALVAN & FoundTrack's NASSIR (maker of fine podcasts...).

Come early to get a primo tanning location and enjoy $7 COCKTAILS all day at the poolside bar!. We've also hooked up a special discounted $6.00 Valet with a validation sticker.

Get your bathing suits ready and Stay tuned for more more updates and surprises...

PLEASE RSVP ASAP and COME EARLY

Peace and Love Fiesta Family!,

- THE FOUNDTRACK FAMILIA

WHO? - You and all your hot friends
WHAT? - The best thing to hit LA since the USC x UCLA rivalry!
WHEN? - Saturday, September 19th 2009 - Solar powered party- noon-7:30pm
WHERE? - The Standard Hotel Hollywood on Sunset - 8300 West Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
WHY? - Cuz This is the Fresh Prince's new definition of summer summer summertime!
HOW? - RSVP to events at foundtrack dot com

CHECKOUT SOME PHOTOS FROM LAST TIME!

THE STANDARD HOLLYWOOD

(photo by Colin Young-Wolff)

DJ Darlings PONY-vs-TIGER!:

DJ KNEWJACK
VS:
DJ KID LIGHTNING

JMV (of Le Branche & Puma)
VS:
D.YSH (of Le Branche & TurnTable Lab)

DJ DIRTY DAVE!:

DJ JOSE GALVAN of INDIE 103
VS:
NASSIR of FOUNDTRACK


LIVE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY by

Cool Capturer, Colin Young-Wolff

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM LAST TIME!

AND... CHECKOUT LA WEEKLY'S COVERAGE OF THE LAST PARTY!

VIDEO FROM LAST TIME!:

SplashDance II pool party reel courtesy of Paul Gallardo from FoundTrack Productions on Vimeo.

GIVEAWAYS BY:

PUMA

KNOCKAROUND SUNGLASSES

AND... BEAUTYFIX.COM!:

FoundTrack Presents "The Good Foot" at Temporary Spaces 8/28/09

As i hope many of you know, two of the best things to happen every month is the Good Foot at Temporary Spaces, running on the strong feet of FoundTrack pal Sound-Dust (Waxploitation) for over the last year. Well...the time has come for the Final Friday of the month and one of the last of this summer so we are going to go out with a banger from the funkified force of special guest selectors including O-Dub (Oliver Wang of Soul-Sides/Boogaloo LA) and Rani D (Soul in the Park) and of course, the resident host with the most, Sound-Dust. I will be knocking the socks off for a lil' selection collection from the FoundTrack old school sooky sooky stash. So put on your party hats and come on down to shake your groove thang. No cover, drink specials before 11pm.

O-DUB

RANI D

SOUND-DUST

THE SKINNEY

WHAT? - FoundTrack Presents "The Good Foot" featuring O-Dub, Rani D, Sound-Dust and Nassir
WHEN? - Friday August 28th 10pm-2am (10-11pm drink discounts)
WHERE? - Temporary Spaces (5100 Fountain Avenue @ Normandie)
WHY? - That's easy...because we will have glorious songbursts of gaiety and laughter!!!
HOW? - NO RSVP NEEDED...Bring your feet to the door we will take care of the rest. You dig?

MONTHLY JAM!!! FoundTrack presents "RED ROOM" w/ DJ KnewJack & Pony-vs-Tiger 8/27/09

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Stay tuned to www.FoundTrack.com/redroom for updates

* WHAT: FoundTrack presents "RED ROOM" featuring DJ KnewJack & Pony-vs-Tiger
* WHEN: Thursday, August 27th, 9:00-1:30am
* WHERE: Bar Lubitsch (7702 Santa Monica Blvd, WeHo)
* WHY: To Git DOWN and DIRTY
* WHO: FoundTrack, DJ KnewJack, Pony-vs-Tiger, AND All You Hot Party People!

Classy Tunes by FoundTrack DJs:

Party Rocker Supreme

DJ KnewJack

Dancefloor Divas

Pony-vs-Tiger

SPLASHDANCE II POOL PARTY! Sunday August 30th @ The Standard Hotel Hollywood

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We're hosting a sequel to our first Summer pool party appropriately entitled SPLASH DANCE II on Sunday August 30th (11am-6pm) at THE STANDARD HOLLYWOOD on Sunset. That's right people, it's one again the season to be-kini!

We've got a super rad monster music line up for you provided by 5 of our favorite LA DJs. We've got the red hot DJ Darlings PONY-VS-TIGER, the dirty dirty man on the decks DJ DIRTY DAVE, our resident beat provider with the red beard, DJ KNEWJACK, our favorite loco Frenchman JMV (of Le Branche & Puma), and a special guest appearance by one of our favorite ladies, DJ SMILES DAVIS!

Come early to get a primo tanning location and enjoy $7 COCKTAILS until 3pm. We've also hooked up a special discounted $6.00 Valet with a validation sticker.

Get your bathing suits ready and Stay tuned for more more updates and surprises...

PLEASE RSVP ASAP and COME EARLY

Peace and Love Fiesta Family!,

- THE FOUNDTRACK FAMILIA

WHO? - You and all your hot friends
WHAT? - The best thing to hit LA since Purple and Gold
WHEN? - Sunday, August 30th 2009 - Solar powered party- 11am-6pm
WHERE? - The Standard Hotel Hollywood on Sunset - 8300 West Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
WHY? - Cuz This is the Fresh Prince's new definition of summer summer summertime!
HOW? - RSVP to events at foundtrack dot com

CHECKOUT SOME PHOTOS FROM LAST TIME!

THE STANDARD HOLLYWOOD

(photo by Colin Young-Wolff)


DJs PONY-vs-TIGER!:

DJ DIRTY DAVE!:

DJ KNEWJACK

DJ SMILES DAVIS

DJ JMV (of Le Branche)


LIVE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY by
Cool Capturer, Colin Young-Wolff

(Photo of Colin by Tommy B)

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM LAST TIME!


HERE's SOME VIDEO FROM LAST TIME:

SplashDance I reel courtesty of Six29 Entertainment from FoundTrack Productions on Vimeo.

Hot Biscuit Upgrades to El Cid

If any of you have been to the monthly disco party that is Hot Biscuit, you all know you're in for a treat. Well, they've just moved from Hyperion Tavern to El Cid and the premiere of their new series begins this Saturday and should be a banger feat. DJ Pubes and Dirtie Blonde plus the mainstay Travis "TK" Disco...to break from the norm, check out TK's "Dollar Dance" mix for the ghostly podcast, where he selects the best tunes he dug from the $.99 bin at the record shop.

In case you can't make it, The Hot Biscuit Monthly comes out of the oven on the First Saturdays. Mark that calendar.

MONTHLY JAM!!! FoundTrack presents "RED ROOM" w/ DJ KnewJack & Pony-vs-Tiger 7/23/09

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Stay tuned to www.FoundTrack.com/redroom for updates

* WHAT: FoundTrack presents "RED ROOM" featuring DJ KnewJack & Pony-vs-Tiger
* WHEN: Thursday, July 23rd 9:00-1:30am
* WHERE: Bar Lubitsch (7702 Santa Monica Blvd, WeHo)
* WHY: To Git DOWN and DIRTY
* WHO: FoundTrack, DJ KnewJack, Pony-vs-Tiger, AND All You Hot Party People!

* NO RSVP!- Just Mention Red Room, DJ KnewJack, or Pony-vs-Tiger at the Door!

Classy Tunes by FoundTrack DJs:

Party Rocker Supreme

DJ KnewJack

Dancefloor Divas

Pony-vs-Tiger

Night Lights : A Celebration of Storytelling

FoundTrack friends from the L.A. based video and art collective This Is What We Imagine (TIWWI), are hosting a fantastic fundraiser for 826LA on Saturday, July 25th. Night Lights will celebrate the tradition of storytelling through a narrative event series that focuses the kaleidoscope of Music, Film, Comedy, Photography, Art, and interactive installations into one multi-functional performance space at the e2 Building in Downtown LA (941 E. 2nd St).

Live Music performances from three of LA's Finest indie bands:

Voxhaul Broadcast

(http://www.myspace.com/voxhaulbroadcast)

The Botticellis

(http://www.myspace.com/thebotticellis)

Princeton

(http://www.myspace.com/princetonmusic)

Comedy Hour - 9 to 10pm:
Jonah Ray (G4's Web Soup)
Tig Notaro (Sarah Silverman Program)
Chris Fairbanks (Reality Bites Back)
Matt Braunger (Variety's Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2009)
Howard Kremer (Comedy Central Presents...)
Johnny Pemberton (In The Loop)

DJ's
The Distinguished Gentledude Writing this Post (FoundTrack)
Jody Orsborn (When You Awake/Little Radio)
Pony vs Tiger (www.ponyvstiger.com/)

Photos by:
Doodyphree Photography
EvanLane.com (http://www.evanlane.com)

The night will benefit 826 LA, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young minds from 6 to 18 years old build their writing skills while providing teachers with the tools to empower their students to be better communicators in everything they do. All profits from this event will be donated to 826LA.

TICKETS:
$12 Advance / $15 Door ; Ca$h Bar
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/71441

Bike Valet will be provided by L.A. Bike Coalition and street parking is available (carpooling is encouraged).

Here's a little teaser from TIWWI's Michael Humphrey

New Work & Prints by Artist Edward Walton Wilcox

It's been a while since we've checked in with our friend, painter Edward Walton Wilcox, and it looks like he's been up to a lot. He's got several new works and of the most interest to us is that he now has several limited edition prints available on his site. Checkout these pieces and the press release below for more info! For those of you in Europe, Edward and his Wife are in your neck of the woods gearing up for a show in Berlin! Stay tuned for more info!



Press release:

The highly sought after work of award winning American Gothic painter Edward Walton Wilcox is now available online in small run editions. If you can’t make it to Berlin this summer for his next show at the Merry Karnowsky Gallery check out the recently launched online store. David Cotner from LA Weekly states, “The eye swallows up Wilcox’s isolated apocalypses in miniature that glow with burnished fury as houses go up in flames and twilit sleepwalkers find themselves in the middle of nowhere. In Wilcox's spaces, no one can hear you scream — they just watch you do it in radiantly muted, sepia-toned slow-motion. Wilcox's work is a brilliant and romantic star hurtling through the same galaxy as fellow travelers Odd Nerdrum and Hieronymous Bosch, so if you like your aesthetic dread spiked with the imploding placid inevitable, then this is the art for you.”
Consistent with medieval techniques employed in Wilcox’s paintings, the hand made prints are a combination of the same materials used in the originals. Cabinet makers’ birch hard wood is coated with multiple layers of hand laid gesso as the sub-straight for each print, followed by an over-painting and varnishing resulting in a surface texture strikingly similar to that of the original and due to the individualized treatment of every piece the result is a reproduction unique unto itself.