Danielle and Alan

SmokeOut Fest

My buddy and fellow photographer, Trevor Traynor, and I  got the privilege to go down to The Smoke Out festival in San Bernadino last weekend with the super talented duo Los Rakas, back by the homies, The Park. Below is a video that Trevor put together with our footage from the awesome show and some stills i shot in between filming.  Que viva Los Rakas!


LOS RAKAS SmokeOut Festival 10/10 from Trevor Traynor on Vimeo.

Collie Buddz

Collie Buddz and his cute self at the Smoke Out Festival. HA His
music makes your booty shake and his smile melts your heart! I'm
a fan. This was the 3rd time I've seen him perform and as usual, he
gave a great performance. His music is so infectious and  fun. I dare
you not to dance at one of his shows. It's impossible! On top of being
a talented musician, Collie Buddz is also really nice. His dressing
room was next door to Los Rakas' at the Smoke Out Fest so i got a
chance to meet him. He was so kind and humble. It's great to see
someone who's reached his level of success be so accessible to his fans.
Go ahead Mr. Collie Buddz!

Heart

This weekend the best dressed lady in Sacramento, my sister Vanessa, opened up her store, Heart Boutique!!!! I am so proud of her because its something that she's wanted to do for so long and now her dream is a reality. Go ahead Ness! She has so much experience in the fashion and retail world that i know her store is going to do great. Heart Boutique is located in Sacramento on 19th and Capitol. Please stop by if you're in the area. Her store is stocked with the cutest clothes, shoes and accessories. I promise you'll love it.

Renee Castro

Renee Castro is one of my favorite artist. I fell in love 
with her art work last year after seeing her solo show 
at PUEBLO NUEVO. Do yourself a favor and check 
out her work HERE and if you can, pick up a piece. 
Cause' mark my words, this lady is going to blow up!
I was fortunate enough to get to shoot Renee for the
caliLOVE series. Below is one of the photos selected 
to be shown at the somARTS show. 

La Lucha, Homenaje al Pasado

Oct 30th. Oakland. It's going down at Corazon del Pueblo .

Manana: Honoring Revolution

I am showing two new pieces from the caliLOVE series along
with a few images I created earlier this year in the annual Dia
de los Muertos Show at SomARTS in San Francisco. This show
is curated by the legendary, Rene Yanez and his son, the talented
and incomparable artist, Rio . Unfortunately i wasn't able to make
the opening but I'm excited to make my way down to the gallery
in the coming weeks to see the altars and all the other pieces of
art created for this very special show. If you're in SF, be sure to stop by!

Wh      What: Honoring Revolution with Visions of Healing

When: Opening Reception: Friday, October 8 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Closing Reception: Saturday, November 6 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm, followed by a benefit concert at 8:00pm. 

Where: SOMArts Cultural Center Bay Gallery, 934 Brannan St (between 8th and 9th)

Who: Producers/Curators René and Rio Yañez and architect Nick Gomez

Exhibition dates: October 8 through November 6 2010 

Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Friday 12:00pm to 7:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm to 5:00pm

How much: Tickets for the opening may be purchased at the door or online at dayofthedead.eventbrite.com. Gallery admission is free.

Participating Artist: Patricia A. Montgomery, Elizabeth Addison, Alegandra Aguin, Susana Aragon, Adrian Arias, Miranda Bergman, Bolton, Carla Caletti, Victoria Canby, Hersalia Cantoral, Martha Castrillo, Alicia Cruz-Hunt, Rick Darnell, Lucinda DeNatale, Lanell Dike, Irene Dogmatic, Annamarta Dostourian, Jimi Evins, Candi Farlice, Juliet Flower MacCannell, deCoy Gallerina, Gato, Penny Green, CJ Grossman, Bjorn Heinbach, Judy Johnson-Williams, John Leaños, Steven Leyba, Gina Lim, Amanda Lopez, Bruno Lopez, Ytaelena Lopez, Dean MacCannell, Marin Primary & Middle School 6th Grade Class, Jeff Marshall, Susan Matthews, Mary Molly Mullaney, Jane Norling, Antjuan Oden, Carla Oden, Rick Palazolo, Laura Prives, Brenda Rasmussen, Denise Richards, Andrew Samuels, Jos Sances, Anne Schnake, Shizue Seigel, Malik Seneferu, Judy Shintani, Carol, Stewart, David Tafolla, Lia Tealdi, Tp28-J, Manuel Trujillo, Wilton Woods, Rene Yañez, Rio Yañez, Victor Mario Zaballa, Cruz Zamarron and others.

Vida Eterna