Rod Stewart will never have to play to small crowds. But last night’s performance at the Mid-State Fair seemed more appropriate for a winery gig.
Before the concert began, I had predicted he’d open the performance with a bang, thinking maybe “Hot Legs” or maybe even an older gem, like “Stay With Me.” Instead, he started out […]
Posted on July 31st, 2008 by Pat
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Hawaiian surfers aren’t always known for their hospitality.
In the 70s, when a group of outsiders came in and started — ahem — making waves, there were a good many Hawaiians who simply wanted them to go home. But those surfers remained and, in the process, changed the course of surfing, paving the way for a […]
Posted on July 30th, 2008 by Pat
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My pants are soaked.
I just shot some video for an upcoming feature on surfer/shaper/painter/musician Shane Stoneman, and, well — I really wanted to get some shots of him in the water. So, of course, I just had to get to the ocean.
I know — tough gig.
That video, which will also feature music from Stoneman’s new CD, “Days […]
Posted on July 29th, 2008 by Pat
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I have to admit, I was a little surprised this spring when I heard that the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival was planning on doing a tribute to surf film maker Bud Browne.
Not because of the tribute — Browne was certainly worthy. But what surprised me was that Browne was going to be there.
”Bud […]
Posted on July 28th, 2008 by Pat
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Nirvana’s “Nevermind” album is best known for catapulting grunge music and becoming a battle cry – albeit a mopey one –for Generation X.
But the 1991 record is also known for its great cover art, featuring a baby in a pool, swimming after a floating dollar bill. While songs like “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Lithium” reflected the views of disenfranchised […]
Posted on July 25th, 2008 by Pat
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I can’t enjoy surfing as much when I fear that each wave contains a shark with its mouth open, ready to pronounce “GOTCHA!” like Misterjaw, the top hat-wearing shark from the Pink Panther series.
But that’s how I felt as I sat on my surfboard in Morro Bay last night. In fact, I couldn’t help but […]
Posted on July 24th, 2008 by Pat
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The formula for surf movies is pretty simple: Show us some waves, tell a few good stories and feature plenty of good wipeouts.
Seems easy enough. Yet, a lot of surf movies really suck. And there are a few reasons for this:
First of all, some meathead surfers figure they’ll make films so they won’t have to get real jobs. Which […]
Posted on July 23rd, 2008 by Pat
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By now, you’ve heard that the music industry is suing the U.S. government for copyright infringement, saying the Gov has to pay royalties for songs they used as torture at Guantanamo Bay.
A while back, Mother Jones posted a list of those songs, which included admittedly torturous tunes by Metallica, Eminem and Celine Dion. The idea […]
Posted on July 22nd, 2008 by Pat
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You’ll have to forgive me for being a little groggy this week. During my mancation last week, I surfed my guts out — six straight days of nothing but surfing, eating, sleeping and more surfing.
It started out with a stop in Malibu, where we spotted Mickey Munoz, a legendary surfer who was Gidget’s stunt double […]
Posted on July 21st, 2008 by Pat
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As I look at the photo above, I have a little tear in my eye.
Not because I cut my heel a while back, and it still hurts. But, rather, I have a tear in my eye because I called for change, and the people responded.
The people said we’re tired of the old ways of Hawaiian shirt […]
Posted on July 11th, 2008 by Pat
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