Last minute Christmas idea...

If you are looking for any last minute ideas, these Patagonia wetsuits could be the ticket. Silky smooth, check out the vid! You'll want one, perhaps need one.

Bellwether

A good man, Jay Nelson, is showing with other artists at Southern Exposure, San Francisco in an exhibit titled, "Bellwether." It's a really great show, especially Jay's surf-pod titled, "The Golden Gate I." Be sure to check it out.

Drift Article

Check out this interview of Tiffany Campbell and Andria Lesser, the ladies of Villa Villa Cola Productions, creators of "Dear & Yonder" (coming to DVD next month after the tour wraps up) on Drift!

Sonny and the Sunsets

Live! at Mollusk, this Saturday, the 10th, at 4pm! Go!

Hess Workshop

Great shot of the master Danny Hess' think-tank! Keep the fantastical boards coming my friend.

Coffin Factory

The Mumlers' new video for "Coffin Factory"; the first single off the recently released 'Don't Throw Me Away' album. Check this!

Surf Sufficient Sunblock on Korduroy.tv

Earth-friendly sunblock production thanks to Cyrus and the boys...

Del Moro & Meador at Surfindian

Gonna head over to Pacific Beach for this one... Walk, crawl, ride or carpool there too!

Invisible Ocean

Should be an incredible time; great music, screenings, people... Get to Mendocino!

Ryan Heywood Goodness

Some great new photography by Mr. Heywood, check out his bloggage for even more goodness. If you can believe that!

Surfer Journal Short

TSJ | POV - "Richard Kenvin behind the polyester curtain" from The Surfer's Journal on Vimeo.

More Patagonia Alaia Shaping Info...

Korduroy/Patagonia Alaia Shaping Tutorial from Cyrus Sutton on Vimeo.

McFetridge's "Golden Cage"

Mr. Geoff's work is in the video for The Whitest Boy Alive's song "Golden Cage". Check it!

The Low-down on Dear & Yonder SF Premiere

Who: Villa Villa Cola Productions
What: Surf Film Premiere with Bands and Art show
When: Friday, August 7th 7-10pm and Saturday, August 8th 5-10pm
Where: Mollusk Surf Shop and Potrero del Sol Park, San Francisco
Why: Celebrate the release of the new surf film Dear and Yonder
How: The premiere kicks off Friday with an art show at Mollusk Surf
Shop featuring supporting artists. Then Saturday at Potrero del Sol Park showcases live bands, Thee Oh Sees, Black Bow and Bands from Bay Area Rock Camp for Girls, and an outdoor screening of the surf film.

Make Your Own Alaia

Almond's Nathan Adams 9'9" Model

Here's a look at the new 9'9 Nathan Adams Model from the Almond Shop. The prototype version is on display in the racks of the shop. I'm also adding in the teaser video, which is meant to wet your appetite more.

Nathan himself.

Picaresque

So... a new film is out called Picaresque. Put together in-part by my man Ty Williams, who also did the cover and artwork, but directed and produced by Mikey DeTemple, the film itself is about showcasing longboarding in a new light; getting away from the preconceived notions and turning up the tempo. When in motion, longboarding is ultra fluid, yet relatively systematic. But when its done right, it’s also utterly dynamic. With an über-talented group of 25-and-unders (let for one), spells of innovation and sickening-balance led to a blending of traditional and progressive, resulting in a universal message about the sport: logging offers few limitations.

The collaboration project between High Seas Films and Flesh Profits Nothing is about unveiling an unseen (and unappreciated) side of longboarding. Between the unique camera angles and editing, a new spin on “surf music,” and choice locations, Picaresque is a step into the new generation of surfing. Shot in Super 16mm film and High- Definition, the project took the crew around the globe, stopping in Australia, California, Florida, France, Mainland Mexico, New England, New York, and Costa Rica, presenting a range of backdrops, cultural interactions and wave faces.

Starring: Harrison Roach, Christian Wach, Scotty Stopnik, Tommy Witt, Matty Chojnacki, Chris Christenson, Mikey DeTemple, Chad Doyle, Rob Kulisek, Alek Parker, Eli, and Bucky Berry.

Better Trends

Thought it was music time... so here 'tis. Alex Kopps' video rendition of Japanese Motors' "Better Trends". Enjoy!

Jeff Canham

What can I say the guy has a lot of good stuff going on right now... Check out his stuff! You will thank me.


(P.S. You should really Free Manny... Manny Caro that is; get a Mandala board.)

Ocean + Beach Visited

Went down to Needles and Pens and WOW! The Ocean + Beach show is amazing. Get your arse down there and check it out. It is showing up until August 9th and they are open from 12-7 daily. Rad stuff.

New Woodshed Site

Check out the revamped and stellar Woodshed Films site. Plenty of new news and tasty web goodies for ya!

TSJ/POV Shorts

Check out the rad one, Tyler Manson's, new video series called "TSJ/POV Shorts"! Great stuff here!
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TSJ | POV - "Dan Malloy & Dane Reynolds Board Swap" from The Surfer's Journal on Vimeo.

Here's a great one with Dan Malloy and Dane Reynolds swapping some equipment... other clips to come!

A Turn For The Worse Visited

Some photos from Alex Kopps' recent addition to the Mollusk gallery. Get over to the shop and take a gander!

Korduroy TV

Mattson 2 Benefit Show

Go to this show in San Diego... a great cause as well as great art and tunes.

Ocean + Beach

Great art show coming up at Needles and Pens. Check it!

Alex Kopps: A Turn For The Worse

Alex Kopps
a turn for the worse.
JUNE 20TH- AUGUST 5TH 2009

MOLLUSK SURF SHOP GALLERY
4500 IRVING STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122
WWW.MOLLUSKSURFSHOP.COM

OPENING RECEPTION:

Saturday, June 20th from 7-10pm

Mollusk Surf Shop Gallery is proud to announce our second solo show with Alex Kopps "A Turn for the Worse." Alex has been an integral part of Mollusk Family since we opened our doors in 2005 creating t-shirts, posters and art for the shop. Currently Alex has been begun work on his own homespun surf film, Displacement. The film is based around an obscure surf subculture inspired by the designs of George Greenough and later refined by Greg Liddle through his displacement hulls, or what its proponents call “stubbies.” Displacement will combine 1970s super 8 footage from “stubbie” dungeon master Steve Krajewski and the generally DIY approach to contemporary mixed media supplied by Kopps. Alex has always enjoyed challenging structure in his art, which is also evident in his filmmaking.

Alex Kopps attended school at The California College of Arts in San Francisco, where he continues to live and work as an artist. Alex's visual art consists of paintings with gouache on wood and paper with subject matter that is largely nonobjective but aesthetically has strong ties to the natural world. When in the gallery, he tends towards installation using diverse materials such as live grass, scrap wood, and sewn together US currency that he cuts into silhouette form or more recently has sewn into makeshift clothing.

Go...

...surfing this weekend, for me and celebrating my day of birth. Thanks. Love.

Surfer's Journal

So, the new Surfer's Journal is in and you should definitely check it out. I have been slacking on the updates from such an amazing publication, my apologies. But couldn't miss out on this one. Even has a section on Mr. Jeff Canham and all his happy art he does. Gravy!



And since I forgot to mention it from the last issue released... they had a gnarly spread on The Present and all it's radness. If you can get a back issue, I recommend it!

Greenroom Festival Today and Tomorrow!

Japan's top art and music festival is happening now! If only I had a boat. Frankenreiter, Mattson Two, Ray Barbee, Mishka... they all are perfoming and the art... whoa... Wegener, Tatar, T.Moe, and tons more. Once again, if I had a boat. If you are in Japan, go!

Almond Surfboards

Stumbled on these guys from out of Newport, some rad threads and boards. I am a big fan by the looks of the Thud and the Lumberjack. Might have to get my hands on one! But check them out!

Pat Trefz Signing

Patrick Trefz is having a book signing for "Thread" with art and live music at The Surf Gallery in Laguna Friday, May 15th, 6-10 p.m. Ray Barbee will be there jamming as well. Check it!

Dear and Yonder Dates Posted

Here are the tour dates for the lady slide film. Stoked! (and great art as always by my man, Nat)

180° South

Due out sometime this year, 180° South is from the same cats that brought us so many other amazing films. I’m inspired already just from watching the trailer, it's a film about the last voyage; that hard to find adventure really is waiting around the corner for you, you just need to take that first leap and get out there. Going to be ridiculously rad! Check it here: 180° SOUTH

Invisible Thread

So the opening of Danielle Ruby's Invisible Thread at Mollusk was off the chain. The live music by Rubies was exquisite as well, and Hors d'oeuvres by Miel Cooking, mmmmm. The photographs will be in the shop through June, so go see em!

Lost & Found

Mollusk's website has a new feature! A rad video series of leftover scraps from here and there by Tyler Manson. Looking into the lives of some of the most eclectic surfers round. So far they have sections on Dan Malloy (my fav) and Dane "Insane in the Membrane" Peterson. Check it!

San Francisco Premiere

So, The Present definitely lived up to all the hype and then some! Was one of the most amazing visual and audible experiences of my life. Got to mingle with some cool cats as well at the art show at Mollusk and at the premiere itself. So If you have not yet caught The Present, you need to get out there and check where you need to drive to!