Skateboarding and more ….
Well, it’s been a long time coming and it’s with great pleasure that we add PDX Downhill to the EPM blogroll; see their icon on the left side of the page. Talk about your well rounded skaters, these folks skate it all. Don’t take our word for it, check out Casey’s No Future Magazine video submission after the turn. EPM “rip city” Out!
Who knew the creator of the Coul-tair had the makings for the perfect man-cobra? Anyone see the flick Dreamscape? Anyway, the real purpose of this post is to let you know that Low Cobra, the Idealists and Raider are playing at Slabtown this Friday, March 18, starting at 9pm. Skaters playing music for the low, low price of $5. Now that’s recession friendly admission. Check out all the details on the fliers after the turn. EPM “snake run” Out!
If you’re in the market for a smith grind, you might consider taking notes from this week’s Monday Cover skater, Mike Shearer. Speed, style and fully committed, now that’s a smith grind. Check out a few more pics of Mike working the lip at Pier Park after the turn.
Congratulations Mike!
Rock-your-billy punk rockers, Randy Katen’s Generation X, The Interviews, is rolling down the tracks right into your auditory canal. This week’s guest is Billy Zoom, legendary guitarist for X. Possibly the guitarist with the most sustained grin and, for sure, one of the most talented, Billy shreds the cool. Check out the interview after the turn. EPM “we’re desperate, so get used to it” Out!
Roll out the red carpet! You are cordially invited to the pre-screening of Grojak Industries soon-to-be-released Sorcery 118 deck on this week’s Sorcery Saturday. Check out some images of the prototypes along with two new Sorcery 118 gems after the turn. EPM “stay tuned…” Out!
The gents over at Addikt recently took a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun for a bit of shredding. Check out a few photos from their trip along with a short clip at P-Nuts bowl. To all of our friends in Japan, we are thinking of you. EPM “skate united” Out!
Reverberations of the Commonwealth grand opening are still rippling about the inter-skate-web. Portland skater/photographer/videographer, Dave Hupp, caught some, as they say, sick footy of the opening day shred-fest. Check it out after the turn along with a few pics of Dave getting a taste. EPM “act local and think global” Out!
Whoa, that’s one huge madonna courtesy of this week’s Monday Cover skater, Anthony Furlong. Wait for it, wait for it, CRACK! That’s the sound of Anthony’s tail upon reentry after achieving low earth orbit. If you’re looking to impress your skate pals, this is a good way to do it. Check out a few more snaps of Anthony getting his vert on after the turn.
Congratulations Anthony!
Power pop. No, it’s not some marketing for a skate deck with ollie super powers but rather a genre of music. This week’s guest on Generation X, Paul Collins, knows a thing or two about making great power pop as demonstrated by the Beat’s self-titled debut album. Be sure to tune-in tonight to get the scoop on Paul’s power pop adventures and more. EPM “working too hard” Out!
Featured Guest: Paul Collins of the Beat and the Nerves; Sunday, March 6 @ 5-7pm PST
Hey, it’s time to check in with Mr. Northwest (now gone Southwest) Skater, Dan Hughes. There aren’t many folks out there that have skated and documented as many spots as Dan and you can check out all of his adventures over at his website: northwestskater.com.
We snagged a few pics from one of Dan’s recent skate tours; check them out after the turn. EPM “frontside air” Out!
