BIG THINGS POPPIN!

2008-06-26T12:26:00.001-05:00

Yo all second season CIVILIZE shirts

are $5 off at Henry (212 W.

Broad St) for TODAY ONLY!!!! COME GET U SOME AND CHECK OUT THESE SEASON 3 JOINTS TOO!!!

CASH ONLY!!! CASH ONLY!!! CASH ONLY!!! CASH ONLY!!! CASH ONLY!!!

DON'T GO BY THE SITE'S PRICES FOR SEASON 2....THEY'RE MARKED DOWN IN THE STORE LIKE A MOTHER FUCKER ALREADY!!! GET EM WHILE THEY'RE STILL HERE!!! GET EM WHILE WE'RE STILL HERE!!!! TREASURE THEM FOREVER!!!!

BIG THINGS PWOPPIN HOFF!!!!

____________________

SEASON 3 SEASON 3 SEASON 3 SEASON 3 SEASON 3 SEASON 3

NEW SHIT NEW SHIT NEW SHIT!!!!

CASH ONLY!!!!

Holy Guacamole!!!!

2008-06-16T07:30:00.002-05:00

Man... Ernie Reyes Jr. could have whooped my ass blindfolded at the age of 6. Fact: He whooped Don Cheadle's ass back in the 80's before Don Cheadle became Don Cheadle...

This kid's always been on some next level karate stuff. Here's the opening sequence and part 1 of Sidekicks...

SALE TONIGHT

2008-06-06T18:18:00.001-05:00

OK SO WE'VE BEEN SLACKIN ON THE BLOG TIP, BUT THERES A SALE TONIGHT! COME THRU AND COP SOME SHIT DIRT FUCKING CHEAP!!! WE GOT SOME SMALLS FOR YOU LADIES AND SMALL DUDES.

a motherfucking party

2008-03-02T23:43:00.005-05:00

Ladies and Germs,

Our boys Long and Doddie from point.5.alive/audio ammo djs are spinning a party at Nara Sushi on Friday March 7th. Come out and get buck nasty.

,bv

FEATURE PRESENTATION

2008-02-19T20:42:00.002-05:00

go to your closest spot that carries ANTENNA MAGAZINE and turn to page 101.

peek-a-boo

2008-02-19T20:35:00.003-05:00

here's a little sneak peek of what's coming your way. click to enlarge.

Point.5.Alive!!!

2008-02-06T00:08:00.000-05:00

Our good friend/roomate DJ Long Jawns of Audio Ammo started a little blog of his own this past week. Check out the video of this past Gnara party he spun with fellow Audio Ammo DJ Doddie Fresh! Point.5.Alive will be posting more pictures, videos, and upcoming events so bookmark him bitches!

POINT.5.ALIVE.BLOGSPOT.COM

LONG JAWNS

Brotherhood's forever...

2008-01-10T15:44:00.000-05:00

Forget everything you know about Internet videos because there's a new sheriff in town and he's here to light this candle.

I found this today too, it's totally worth checking out.

P.s. Happy Early Birthday Brian!

2007 wrap up

2007-12-28T23:06:00.000-05:00

Sorry for slacking on the blog tip, but you know how it is. I'm planning on getting a new digital camera real soon so I can start actually documenting events and things like that and make this blog a little more interesting. My old one weighs about 5lbs and puts an unwanted bulge in my pants. But I'm waiting a little bit to get my paper back up because Christmas just burned a hole in my pocket. Plus, I know everyone is tired of watching my stupid youtube mashups (plug).
Anyway,here's RVA's own Skillz' annual rap up. See kids, this is what happens when you stay on your grizzly and keep your ears to da streets. This video is kinda low budget, but supposedly the official video is airing when the ball drops on jan 1. I'll post a 2007 wrap up of our own as soon as i get a chance.

Thanks for tuning in,
BV!

This Monday

2007-12-07T14:33:00.000-05:00

Be there you squares!

Things that have made life tolerable

2007-11-27T00:43:00.000-05:00

This month, especially this past week has been incredibly stressful, I'd like to thank everything that's helped me make it through:

Thanks things for making it all worth it.

P.s. We just got the Mash DVD and some of the apparel/ buttons and stuff in at Hospitality, I highly recommend a viewing.

meat & potatos

2007-11-05T01:34:00.001-05:00

m&p is a monthly zine I do with my friends Xav, Mau, and Rizmo here in Richmond, VA. It started out as sort of a literary/art kind of thing and we're now coming up on our 8th month so check it out. And hit us up in myspaceland and add us.

myspace.com/themeatandpotatos

themeatandpotatos@gmail.com

PEACE!
BV

NEW MUSIC ON MYSPACE!

2007-11-02T00:44:00.001-05:00

THIS IS RIDICULOUS, BUT PEEP THE NEW MUSIC! SHIT GETS ME EXCITED!

www.myspace.com/cvlmmvi

JUST A FEW SHIRTS LEFT FROM LAST SEASON SO ORDER UP THEY'LL BE GONE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!

www.cvlmmvi.com

7 & GNARA SUSHI PARTY

2007-11-02T00:24:00.000-05:00

Halloween was a lot of fun! pics coming soon from Chris LaCroix.

IF YOU KNOW WHAT THIS IS, YOU KNOW WHERE AND WHEN TO GET IT! FRIDAY, TODAY!

THEN LATER TONIGHT AUDIO AMMO AT GNARA! DO IT! THATS MY HAND YO!

DONT STAY HOME AND DO THIS:

-BV!

LAST SEASON ON SALE/NEW SHIT!

2007-10-27T20:54:00.000-05:00

SALE SALE SALE!!!!

2007-10-25T22:07:00.000-05:00

Our Fall/Winter season has now hit our stockists stores as well as our online storefront! We are also holding a BIG SALE on all of the first season shirts. It would be wise to purchase them quickly.

Sloopin' Percs

2007-10-24T02:02:00.000-05:00

This one is for Jamey.

First one, then Third one once the first one hits 3:02, then Second one. Sorry for geeking out on this guys, but its fun. Try it and send me the links.

BV

"a grizzly bear's heartbeat"

2007-10-24T00:17:00.001-05:00

Jocelyn's favorite songs...ever.

PLAY ALL AT THE SAME TIME. let it catch up to the beat, and if its off, fux wit it! HOLLA!

BV!

Hellovon

2007-10-20T01:55:00.000-05:00

A while back Serum Vs. Venom put out a lookbook and I remember thinking, "Damn those illustrations are dope." Newstoday recently linked his online portfolio and I won't lie about it, I kinda sweat his work. He's got a show in New York opening tonight, so if you're in the area, go peep it. If I'm not mistaken, he's down with the KDU.

www.hellovon.com

Hennessey

2007-10-20T01:49:00.000-05:00

Richmond's own photographer/artist/dude Kevin Hennessey's got a blog. Check him out.
Hmm...that girl looks familiar.

www.knucklesandwitches.blogspot.com

Go Get It.

2007-10-17T10:51:00.000-05:00

The New Dominion Skateboards video is out now and I highly suggest that you go and get a copy. They're only 15 bucks, what are you waiting for? This video is chock full of homies so do yourself a favor and support Richmond skateboarding.

(Yeah I know it premiered on Sunday, I was there where were you? Just wanted a little visual acompanyment to my post.)

a personal favorite

2007-10-07T02:50:00.000-05:00

Geoff Mcfetridge.

P.S. don't come over here.

2007-10-04T22:21:00.001-05:00

I knew that Marc Mccoy was running Youth Attack but I didn't realize how many good releases they've had. I highly suggest checking out Haxon. Fucking sick. Thats all for now, gotta get back in the water.

This looks pretty interesting...

2007-10-04T21:43:00.000-05:00

What is best in life?

2007-10-02T00:01:00.000-05:00

Toobin'

2007-09-23T02:10:00.000-05:00

Two weeks ago the generous gentlemen of Hospitality sponsored a free tubing event on the James River here in Richmond. Everyone met up at the store and took a bus over to the banks where from which we departed. The weather was beautiful and the ride lasted about 2 hours (the tubes were probably traveling about a mile an hour or slower). It was a nice chance to meet some new people and get out and enjoy a lazy afternoon out on the water. Thanks to shop guys James and Drew for setting up the event. Big up to The Hundreds and Red Bull for sponsoring too. Lets do it again soon.

more photos at Hospitality's Myspace AND Here (Thanks Jamey & Jess).

Picture Books.

2007-09-21T17:46:00.001-05:00

Brian Dettmer carves into books revealing the artwork inside, creating complex layered three-dimensional sculptures.

January 25, 2008...

2007-09-20T17:40:00.000-05:00

more...

2007-09-17T21:32:00.002-05:00

photos... view justin5k's photos here!

SOME PHOTOS FROM THE PARTY...

2007-09-16T22:23:00.000-05:00

...more to come

Click this to see Phil Bowne's Photos

or click this joint to see Sharon's Photos

Thanks for the photos guys.

BACK TO COOL

2007-09-15T21:31:00.000-05:00

Thanks for all who came out last night. The party turned out to be a major success. Thanks to everyone for the support. It was good to see everyone having a good time.
Big thanks to Henry, Dave Nada, Doddie, Long, Eyecue, and Gallery 5
I also wanna thank everyone who showed up including Rumors, American Apparel Carytown Crew, Cmonwealth Norfolk/DC, the FKC, T.I.P.S., WasteUp, Krames, Bobby la Beat, , J5K, Fill B, Stales and the AdCenter kids, Bobby and Ced, Need Supply, Mama from the Eatery, Joey Russo, Paulyn and Elaine, Miles and them, JC and Tarpey and them who drove up from Norfolk, RVA Magazine, Nikki, Paulo, Ngoc and Ari, Cloak and Dagger, meat&potatos, De-De and Cupcake, and everyone else who I didn't mention. We're gonna do it again real soon...Halloween party???

Pics Coming.

Oh, and Fall/Winter shit is droppin' early Oct....HOLLA

TONIGHT, GALLERY 5, RICHMOND!

2007-09-14T14:32:00.000-05:00

TONIGHT WE'RE THROWING OUR BACK TO COOL JAM WITH HENRY AT GALLERY 5. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FUN. COME THRU AND GET YOUR DANCE ON. DJ'S DAVE NADA, DODDIE FRESH, LONG JAWNS, AND EYECUE! GUARANTEED TO BE A GOOD TIME! FREE SHIT FROM HENRY AND CIVILIZE! $5 ADMIZZION. 18 AND UP!!! RSVP AND GET IN ON THE SHORT LINE...

monkey business...

2007-09-14T00:38:00.000-05:00

ced hughes...

2007-09-12T17:55:00.000-05:00

a close friend of ours from no-ones-watching.com has informed me of this guy that goes by the name of ced hughes from north carolina. his lyrics are on point. they're mixed in with music from justice, daft punk, as well as original beats. check it out. i think he's worth listening to. just click on the link below.
CED HUGHES

Mauricio Patarroyo @ Henry

2007-09-12T00:09:00.000-05:00

This past Friday, Billy and Rudy over at The Henry Gallery curated a solo art exhibition by Mauricio Patarroyo. Mau's an amazing Illustrator/Painter/Designer/Scrabble Whiz and has been a staple part of the fam from the beginning. This was actually his first solo show and the turnout was great. Here are some photos of the event:

Photos by Cameron Charles

CIVILIZE/HENRY PARTY THIS FRIDAY!

2007-09-10T20:18:00.000-05:00

Civilize & Henry are ringin' in the school year with our "Back to Cool" party this friday at Gallery 5 in Richmond. Be sure to make it out and catch Bmore/Taxlo's Dave Nada, Audio Ammo DJ's Doddie Fresh (Cmon/DC) & Long Jawns (RVA), and DJ Eyecue (RVA)! Free giveaways and party shots by Phil Bowne and Justin5K.
You don't want to miss this!

cvlmmvi.com
thehenrygallery.com

US Open

2007-08-30T23:01:00.004-05:00

Is anyone else watching the Fabrice Santoro v James Blake match? It's some of the best tennis I've seen in recent memory. There's no telling how it's going to go and they're at deuce 3 with 4/4 in the 5Th set, not to mention that Santoro is seven years Blake's senior!

Addendum:

Congratulations go to James Blake who wins 3-2 in the 5Th set. Scores as follows 4-6, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, 4-6 in a game that clocked in at 3 hours and 25 minutes. What a great game, you can see stats here:

http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/stats/day10/1216ms.html

You Should Buy This...

2007-08-23T16:49:00.000-05:00

My Friend Ryan's band Bracewar just came out with their first Lp "Juggernaut" and it fucking rips. Fast and out of control it clocks in at about 14 minutes in 12 tracks. I know Plan 9 has some copies and I think you can get it through the Itunes store too. So go get a copy NOW!

Cranking Dat Souljah Boy

2007-08-09T19:52:00.000-05:00

Move over SARS. Show's over AIDS. Your time's up. There's a new kid in town and his name is "Cranking Dat Souljah Boy*." A song and dance made popular by the Bape toting dirty south rapper known as, you guessed it, Souljah Boy. Symptoms of CDSB include, but are not limited to involuntary snapping, cranking up in dat hoe, supermanning dat hoe, supersoaking dat hoe, leaning, rocking, jockin off dem haterz, crankin dat robocop, and cocking on dem bitches. The epidemic seems to be sweeping the nation and infecting everyone from iced-out thugs to middle class adolescent white girls. Even Spongebob and Pooh couldn't escape the wrath. Who knows, you might be next.

*If you've 'been known' about this, I apologize. I'm usually late when it comes to this kind of thing anyway.

FALL/WINTER PREVIEW

2007-08-01T16:00:00.001-05:00

Godspeed Harry Potter.

2007-07-26T11:47:00.000-05:00

It's been fun.

Superman: The Musical

2007-07-14T14:12:00.001-05:00

I didn't have the time nor the patience to bare sitting through this whole thing, but I still found it pretty interesting. Interesting enough to share with YOU! It's called Superman the Musical and, yes, its exactly that. The details of the video said that this thing only aired ONCE...I don't doubt it. I cannot waste any more of my time on this. Good Day.

Michael Moore's SiCKO Full Movie

2007-07-14T14:09:00.000-05:00

Enjoy!

Friday the 13th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-07-13T11:39:00.000-05:00

I always liked Friday the 13Th. My Grandfather's birthday was the 13Th and obviously every so often it would fall on a Friday. So get over it Freddy, the 13Th is for play as far as I'm concerned. Go do something fun today like me (I'm at work). An extra special shout out to Othelo, Patrick and Paverick (though they don't really look at this thing). HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOGS!!!

Anyone have Tivo and want to record Le Tour wrap up for me every night so I can get the lowdown on whats going on? Basic cable sucks.

(Just an old drawing I did for my show last january).

CIVILIZE x HENRY stock exchange extraveganza!!!

2007-06-30T08:44:00.001-05:00

We have done a collaboration with our friends at the HENRY store located here in richmond, va. The t-shirt portrays a hand drawn image of king henry VIII as well as a guillotine on the back. These shirts will be released today at the STOCK EXCHANGE event happening in washington DC. Only 24 of these shirts have been made, so you better be quick!

Also at STOCK EXCHANGE today, HENRY will be releasing their first line of shirts that are limited to 24 available as well. for more information, you can contact HENRY at:

HENRY
804.433.5315
212 W. Broad St.
Richmond, Virginia 23220

Saturday, June 30th. DC!

2007-06-27T17:58:00.000-05:00

This Saturday, the 30th, Civilize will be attending Stock Exchange:

June 30th, Rock and Roll Hotel, DC.

Stock Exchange is an event giving designers, shops and resellers a chance to show and sell rare goods, as well as meet everyone in the game in and around DC. It is open to the public. If you happen to be in the Nation's Capitol, come thru and stop by the booth and say hello. The Henry dudes will be there too along with us, and Doddie Fresh will be spinning your favorite jamzz.

Toooooooo Sweeeeeeet

2007-06-15T12:59:00.000-05:00

More video enjoyment, pretty soon you can all just come here instead of going to Youtube.

P.s. If you have a copy of that "Party like a rock-star" song as an mp3 on your computer or if you or your friends have it on record/ cd/ tape, please destroy it immediately. If I never heard that song again I would lead a happy life.

Speaking of Wrestling Stars

2007-06-13T22:48:00.000-05:00

Arguably one of the best fight scenes ever. Nothing faked except the hits to the face and below the belt. Damn fine movie too.

SUCK IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-06-13T22:31:00.000-05:00

Man I had a blast yesterday watching these after I found them. I'm not really one for nostalgia but they take me back. And if you don't like it I've got two words for you...

Dj's take notes.

Youtube is the best. Sorry, I hope you weren't expecting something more serious because you aren't going to get it.

Videoz

2007-06-08T14:10:00.001-05:00

Appaently new Beastie Boys Video from the new instrumental album due out on the 26th. I like what I see, and as a B-boys fan from way back I fully indorse this release and suggest that you go pick it up when the time comes.

Whoops...

2007-05-31T12:23:00.000-05:00

Sorry Bro's. Got my wires crossed and posted on the wrong blog. Too much bloggin' for the noggin' got me all shook up.

Good Stuff

2007-05-30T22:55:00.001-05:00

This made my day. Can you imagine a time where they would actually have good acts on the show? No fear of the cd skipping this time.

5th Dynasty Clan

2007-05-27T20:06:00.000-05:00

Friday night The Legendary Roots crew came to Richmond and played a free show for the 400th Anniversary of Jamestown, VA. Halfway through the performance, ?uestlove mentioned that they almost cancelled the show because of the ties between the early Jamestown settlement and the beginning of slavery over 400 years ago (Brother ?uestion sported a tshirt which read in big letters "TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT JAMESTOWN"). It was a good thing they didn't cancel because the show was amazing. I've probably seen them play about five times before and this was definitely one of the best. If you haven't had the pleasure of seeing them live, you should consider checking them out next time they come around your way. These guys tour more than any other hip-hop out there and rarely dissapoint. Never a dull moment, they keep a nice pace throughout the performance.

The highlights of the show were definitely the medley, where they drop old and new songs back to back like Tical, Throw Some D's, Shimmy Shimmy Ya, and Sexy Back and this Bob Dylan cover of Masters of War by Go Get A Late Pass aka Quest, Kirk Douglas, and Tuba Gooding Jr. Check it out:

(this was not recorded by me, I youtubed it)

This is pretty fun

2007-05-26T13:23:00.000-05:00

www.sprintsweets.com

Time Comes But Once A Year.

2007-05-24T17:31:00.000-05:00

I'd like to take the oppotunity to say a belated Unhappy Birthday to this charming man who turned 48 on tuesday (but it felt like sunday).

I used to really be into this show....No Brokeback

2007-05-24T10:30:00.000-05:00

...or is it Pro Brokeback:

This dude was supposed to be the toughguy jock of the crew. Greg Loughenis over here.

AC Slater and J-CVD not only have the same clothing style and cool guy swagger, but they share similar dance moves too. peep.

THE CENTURY OF SELF

2007-05-22T13:19:00.000-05:00

I started watching this a couple weeks ago, but then forgot about it, then remembered it again. Since then Part 4 has been taken down. If anyone can find it, please holla.

THE CENTURY OF THE SELF
"This series is about how those in power have used Freud's theories to try and control the dangerous crowd in an age of mass democracy." - Adam Curtis

HELP FIND PART 4!

2007-05-20T15:32:00.000-05:00

Sylvester Stallone did the above version for RAMBO IV. I've always really liked his work and this trailer is just plain bonkers.

Just wanted to share.

Sadderdays

2007-05-19T18:53:00.000-05:00

Todd James did the above intro version for Aqua Teen Hunger Force. I've always really liked his work and this animation is just plain bonkers.

Just wanted to share.

Whether or No

2007-05-15T11:38:00.000-05:00

Whatever you're doing today I hope it's outside. It's too nice not to be out. If I had my NPR folding chair yet from donating durring the last pledge drive I would be sitting outside, blasting some tunes and annonying the patrons of the deli across the street. So enjoy the nice weather for me please, I would do the same for you.

just a little update, its been a while

2007-05-13T23:00:00.000-05:00

Big up WORLD NYC! Check the storefront display (middle) if you're in the area. Maybe its still up!

Also, Civilize participated in a skateboard deck art show at HENRY here in Richmond on the 4th. Here's a photo of the participants' boards. All the boards looked great! The pencil is real nice too *WINK*.

I'm gonna try to start blogging more again, maybe even some new youtube mashups.

Crack Champs

2007-05-03T12:55:00.000-05:00

This has been my shit for a years now, but now that I have a public forum I'm going to promote it some more. If you are in to any of that crack slangin', hoe pimpin', snitch stichin' rap you need to make THIS your new favorite single. The titular song from Master P's "Ghetto D". The album came out in '97 and this, to me, is the ultimate song about crack cocaine. Essentially what you have here is a 4:36 song dedicated to telling you, the listener, exactly how to cook crack. That's it, nothing else to say. The beat is sick, nothing to over produced and the lyrics are genius. Take for instance, this selection from aptly named C-Murder:

"And makin' crack like this is the song
You won't be getting yo money if yo shit ain't cooked long
Over cook yo dope it might come out brown
Them fiends gonna run yo ass clean outta town"

Sylvia Plath wished she would some day complete such a compelling MASTER Piece. I first remember hearing "Ghetto D" on my way to a swim meet (like a true thug) some time around '98/ '99 and it has been one of my favorite No Limit songs every put out. That's all for now, my keyboard is broken and I have laundry to do. Enjoy the weather.

in this ****ing civilized world...

2007-05-02T10:16:00.000-05:00

our shirts are now available at WORLD NYC. check out their blog. thanks to dallas and kareem for the support!

With The Serious...

2007-05-01T13:16:00.000-05:00

comes the silly. I'm sure most people have seen this before. I wish I had it on dvd I'd probably just play it all day at the store.

Something To Read

2007-05-01T11:54:00.000-05:00

HITT: Americans are going to think that because you were at Guantanamo Bay, that you were a terrorist, and that everybody was.

ABDULLAH: Yeah.

HITT: What would you say to them?

ABDULLAH: Uh… I would say, even if I were an angel, I would still be a terrorist to them, because it’s the thing that they wanted. People don’t want to take responsibility for their mistakes, that’s it. They want to put it on others. It’s like slaughtering a sheep, for example, and when the sheep keeps shaking and the blood’s spilling all over the place, they’d scream at it and say, “You’re a bad sheep! Bad, bad sheep, because your blood came on my clothes, or my dress.” You know what I’m saying? They would take you, maybe torture you, or maybe kill you, or maybe put you under so much stress, and then they would say, “You’re a bad person,” ‘cause you’d been through those things. Why did you put me through those things in the first place?

The above is the closing segment from a radio show I listen to on NPR that was re-broadcast yesterday from its original play date a year ago. The show deals with detainees from Guantanamo bay and the situations surrounding their detainment. The final segment consists of a man interviewing two individuals held for extended periods of time with little or no evidence of their guilt, and no way to question their detainment because of the American governments attitude toward the Geneva conventions and the rules of habeas corpus.

I'm not trying to turn this into a political blog or debate over American foreign policies over the Internet. I am just restating for you, the reader, a transcription of an ex-prisoners statement that I think is quite powerful.

The full transcript is available here. If you would like to listen to this particular show it will be hosted for the rest of the week (until next Monday) if you search for "This American Life" in Itunes under podcasts.

Im Not Saying...

2007-04-21T14:55:00.000-05:00

...that blonds with big glasses is a bad look. Well actually I am. It's hot girl weather outside today and all I'm seeing outside the shop is girls who look like they're fresh off of sorority row. Oh sure a ruffle skirt and polo shirt combo here and there don't hurt anyone and I'm fully prepared to eat my words if some banging girl comes into the shop rocking such clothing well but Carytown on the weekends might as well just be called West End/ Southside lite which means that popular clothing styles and the offenders will go together as well as crying and masturbation (those go together you jackasses). Of course there are exceptions to the rule and I'll take what I can get, but I'm tired of looking at Nikes and I am tired of expensive bleach and highlight jobs and big glasses. I would even be fine if the cop glasses came back into style, it would be a welcome enough change from glasses as big as your face. It was a nice oddity when you'd see one in ten girls wearing them, but now of course like most things its completely blown out. Now excuse my rant, I'm going to ride my fixed gear to the store for a 12'er of Tecate.

Sorry I couldn't get an adequate picture to illustrate my claim. Two reasons for this:

1. I don't care enough to go outside and try.
2. An image of its kind would reach critical mass and once captured on my digital memory card it would cause a chain reaction, not unlike "Little Boy" or "Fat Man" that would destroy Carytown if not all of Richmond.

Good Day.

Arse Any, YO

2007-04-15T23:19:00.000-05:00

Beat This!

2007-04-15T21:10:00.000-05:00

(pussy wit a bat)

the rest of the documentary can be found here

Happy Birthday!!!

2007-04-15T12:52:00.000-05:00

One year older, one year wiser.

dis shit da bomb, yo

2007-04-12T22:12:00.000-05:00

glumbert.com - Nuclear Montage

Henry's Store Opening

2007-04-11T19:34:00.000-05:00

Friday night we attended the grand opening celebration of Henry's, a new boutique/gallery here in Richmond, VA. It was a good night with lots of friends and family in attendance. Henry's carries goods from brands including Mishka, No Mas, Triumvir, Adidas, King Stampede, Rocksmith, aNYthing,and WESC, amongst others. Oh and I forgot to mention, they carry CIVILIZE too!!! If you're in the area, stop by and say hello to the owners Billy and Rudy, they're nice guys. Then cop CVL products while you're at it.
Congratulations fellers! A TOAST!

Henry's
212 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
804.344.5315

Mr. Pierre took some photos of the event:

Scott and Drew Hate Sex!

Sticky Rice provided sushi for the guests

Steve, Drew, and Liza are Friends

The future of advertising: Ryan Lee and Micah

Better Beat Bureau's JD and Wifey

Bastard Bagger Mike

Tough Guy Sawyer

Megan and Mr. Rudeboi Lopez

Hospitality's James

The Usually Suspect. Who invited them?

Dj Eyecue

Hospitality's Drew

Brandon, Eyecue, Mark, and A Man Called X

Colin and friend

Bobby and Lisa

More Photos of the event by Fill and Justin here

Oh and I took some photos myself that I'll post as soon as I get them developed. That is if they're not overexposed. My dear friend Liza fumbled my camera.

The Machine

2007-04-10T13:19:00.000-05:00

Remember kids it's not all fun and games out there in Blogland. Its hard trying to come up with something clever to say all the time and sometimes you just want to re-post things that you've seen somewhere else that maybe everyone hasn't seen yet. Today is one of those days, I would like to present one of the best youtube videos I have ever seen. Apparently it's from a Japanese television show. I came across this testament to the human mind on Hiroshi Fujiwara's blog this morning. Wait till you have the time to watch the whole thing, it's amazing.

HAPPY BELATED EASTER FROM CIVILIZE!

2007-04-09T17:29:00.000-05:00

Went home to Virginia Beach this weekend for easter and my sister and my nephew were making easter cookies. Naturally, I joined in.

Sure I Stole It...

2007-04-03T11:24:00.000-05:00

Danzig waxes poetic on literature. Man I'm so clever it hurts. Kids you now have your summer reading list, I want a 10 page paper detailing what you've learned and how it can be applied to everyday situations to make the world a better place. Due July seventh 2007.

This Weekend...

2007-03-31T16:34:00.000-05:00

Be on the look out in Richmond for roving gangs of biker and mopeds. This weekend is, I believe, the fourth annual Slaughterama held by the cutthroats and Hell's Satan's "Fend for Yourself" rally. Hopefully in the coming days Ill have some pictures to post of some of the festivities.

Sweetest Video

2007-03-29T16:08:00.000-05:00

Best rap song/ video I've heard/ seen all year! Soooooooo Sick. Don't tell your friends.

SALUTATIONS...

2007-03-27T14:10:00.000-05:00

Here's a nice group of people that we heard about today. Their site is called TRENDMILL. Check them out. They were nice enough to post a link off of their main page to our site. Hats off to them.

So Whats Going On With You?

2007-03-26T11:40:00.000-05:00

Not much here.

P.S. the new Hamburger Eyes Podcast is really good.

CIVILIZE LOOKBOOK NOW UP!

2007-03-22T21:01:00.000-05:00

Update

2007-03-22T17:04:00.000-05:00

I'm so stoked on this video. I actually have a copy of this on cd. I'm pretty sure J. Mascis was playing drums for them at the time. Pretty sick.

Its Hot In There

2007-03-21T18:05:00.000-05:00

Typical

2007-03-20T17:07:00.000-05:00

Ahhh Richmond in the spring time. The short month and a half before the humidity rises to upwards of 100% and the temperature follows suit. I've been spending all day trying to keep myself from taking any more benadryl AND keep the door of the shop open so I can enjoy this wonderful weather while I blast Charles Bronson, Descendants, blah blah I like old hardcore, probably to the chagrin of our neighbors. I wish I had brought my bike up to Richmond today.

let's say grace...

2007-03-19T18:59:00.000-05:00

let's give thanks to all of our humble friends that have been helping us out.

image courtesy of matt b.

Soft Ball

2007-03-19T16:35:00.000-05:00

I'm all for The 300 and for Gerard Butler getting the popularity he so deserves (who didnt cry at the end of Timeline?). But A REMAKE OF ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK?!?!?! Thats fucking bullshit. The early John Carpenter films are classics and should never be remade. They're perfect as they are. That's like remaking Hairspray and casting some closet case like Travolta to take Divines place, oh...

TED TALKS

2007-03-17T03:46:00.000-05:00

No, not Ted Theodore Logan, the OTHER TED, SILLY!!!

Some Outtakes...

2007-03-16T23:17:00.000-05:00

From the other nights photo shoot for the look book (coming soon on the main site).

Everyone had a whale of a time. Expect the official lookbook to be up in the next few days.

quick preview...

2007-03-16T19:44:00.000-05:00

Fair Weather and Fiends

2007-03-15T15:34:00.000-05:00

At Hospitality we know how to make fun of lunch. You know I had to do some typical blog-like posts.

Tuesdays And Days Off

2007-03-14T14:58:00.000-05:00

New Link

2007-03-13T13:06:00.000-05:00

If you look under our "links" section you'll find a newly posted link to a good friend of ours Phillip's portfolio. He's a real dude. You should check it out.

CIVILIZE SITE IS NOW UP!!!

2007-03-13T05:23:00.000-05:00

CVLMMVI.COM is now up and running. Check out the SHOP and buy one of our tees.

Lunch Time

2007-03-12T15:00:00.000-05:00

It being nice enough to have the door of the shop open is a double edged sword.

Where we have strong emotions, we're liable to fool ourselves.

2007-03-12T12:26:00.000-05:00

These can go on the sides of my nude Carl Sagan poster.

March Madness

2007-03-10T21:53:00.000-05:00

Check out SlamXHype . Thanks go out to them for posting a little something about us on their site. If you're intrested in purchasing a shirt email sales@cvlmmvi.com for information.

50th Post!!!!

2007-03-10T17:23:00.000-05:00

I would just like to thank all the little people out there who made this day and accomplishment so very special to me. For Youtube making it possible for me to fill this blog with its' copyright infringed videos, the readers and blogger itself. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got you good you fuckers.

Now here are some videos:

Antiheros Retards Gone Wild

...and old Julien footage!

Futura Circa 1983

2007-03-08T19:01:00.000-05:00

A Living Legend

It's Like, Retarded.

2007-03-08T12:14:00.000-05:00

Why is it still accepted to hear someone use "like" thirty of fourty times in a sentence. I realize that I am guilty of infractions every once and a while, but at least I am taking an active roll in trying to banish the use of "like" in the wrong context from my vocabulary. I refuse to believe that half the people I know are geniuses and that they're using really clever similies that I just dont understand. The biggest tradgedy is that I've noticed that when you substitute using like with something else that is actually proper it sounds weird. Thats what things have degenerated to, using correct english makes you seem weird even to yourself because we have all been engrained with such shitty language. So please, listen to yourself talk because most of the time you sound, like, retarded.

TeleVision to TeleFriend

2007-03-08T12:06:00.000-05:00

Television is crazy right now. We all know reality television is huge these days, but with so many channels, its hard to find out what's really REALLY good. I occasionally take time to sit in front of the tube, but usually settle for some bullshit program because I'm too lazy to flip through the hundreds of channels directTV has to offer. But TV is today is different than it used to be. Seems like now there's a channel that caters to everyone's personal vices i.e. the DIY channel, Logo, NASAtv, GODtv, etc... With all these lame channels in the way, its hard to get to the good stuff. Luckily we have alternative options such as youtube, google video, and alluc.org to waste our valuable time on. In addition, the larger networks now allow you to stream your favorite programs whenever you want (at work, in class, etc.). Here are some programs I've been fucking with as of late.

MAN VS WILD
(i'll give you the first clip, you find the rest)

This show is about an ex-British Special Forces dude named Bear who puts himself in really shitty situations. For example: They drop this dude off in the middle of the desert with a canteen, a knife, and the clothes on his back. An hour later, after scaling canyons, peeing on his headwrap to fight off heat stroke, and drinking mud, he makes it back home. Highly educational and extremely eXXXtreme.

To Catch A Predator
(the videos are on the right)

Resident blogger extrordinaire WEB MASTER put me onto this awhile back. Dateline NBC's Chris Hansen, with the help of e-vigilantes Perverted Justice, find sexual predators online and brings them to justice one pedafile at a time. How? Its simple. Perverted Justice surfs the web, finds these creeps, pretends to be innocent teens looking to "have a good time," and invites these perverts over to a house rigged with cameras, a young actor/actress, Chris Hansen, and a swat team. You get the idea. This program offeres many life lessons and can make you laugh and cry at the same time. Its like a chick flick, but mo' real and mo' betta. I recommend watching this with your kids. Or maybe with that special someone when you're trying to get to third base.

MORE TV

THROWBACK

2007-03-06T18:47:00.000-05:00

i know, i know. right now it seems as if we're youtube kings or something, but i can't pass this one up. this is footage of my friends dj lodamercy, disko dave, vex, and abski in a group battle back in '97. my god, this takes me back.

Required Viewing

2007-03-06T17:35:00.000-05:00

Penelope Spheeris' Films "The Decline Of Western Civilization" and its successor "The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" are both films that I highly recommend to anyone interested in punk or metal. So for your viewing pleasure click either of the above links and enjoy.