Classic Lineups

I used to drool over old 80's gig flyers and posters from California with lineups of legendary punk bands. All these amazing bands playing the same show. Check out these bills!

I grew up in Vancouver and was lucky to see D.O.A. and Nomeansno fairly often in the 80's and onward. They'd share the same stage all the time. At the time I didn't fully realize how classic that lineup was. Here's a show that slipped by me back in the day. Talk about a bill! D.O.A., Nomeansno and Slow all in one night. Damn!

I recently saw D.O.A. in Cumberland on their "last" tour. Great show by Joe and his boys. Nomeansno is playing a handful of B.C. shows in late February and early March. Go see them if you can. Still an amazing live show.

Joe

It's been 10 years since Joe left us. We miss him. Here's a pretty good blurb from the BBC.

Photo by Eric Rife

BJ Leines' IP2

Over the years shooting film and video of snow shreds I've been lucky enough to work with BJ quite a few times. So stoked to see him still on his game! Here he is still killing it again. Hope to see you again this year brother.

Baker Pow from K2

Here's an edit from K2 at Mt. Baker last season. If it doesn't make you want to shred some stormy Baker pow I don't know what will. Thanks K2!

It had to end...

Summer 2012 - wow! That was quite a run.

Anyone ready for winter?

Refused

I'd been waiting for this all summer. As far band reunions go, Refused had to be the most unexpected and welcome one I could dream of. Worth the wait. One of the best shows I've ever seen! Oh yeah - and The Bronx opened too!

Refused, Vogue Theatre, Aug 27. Photo Mel Reid.

Carolyn & Shandy

Happy times in Pemberton!

Bikes and Beaches

I just spent a few days over on Hornby Island riding my bike and beach-combing. I had always heard good things about the place but never had the chance to go there until now. If you get the chance to go, do it. It gets busy in the next few months, but it felt like we had the place to ourselves. The calm before the storm I think.

Hornby Hideaway

Helliwell Provincial Park

Friendly green bike trails.

Lots of these guys.

Local flavor.

A 3 ferry journey from the mainland.

Yum!

Eagles everywhere.

... and deer.

Super interesting coastlines...

... and creatures!

Cycling by the sea.

The thickest bark I think I've ever seen.

Whaling Station Bay - just add a Corona.

Grassy Point sunset.

Farewell Hornby!

Jeff Patterson Slideshow

Here's Jeff's show from last night's Pro Photographer Showdown in Whistler. We've worked together a fair bit during the last few seasons. There's some good memories in there. Cheers Jeff!

Jeff Patterson 2012 WSSF Photo Showdown Slideshow from Patterson Images on Vimeo.

fIREHOSE

Crawford + Hurley + Watt = fIREHOSE.

I finally got to see fIREHOSE a few nights ago! Bellingham was as far north as the tour came, so that's where I was on Monday. This was stop 4 on the tour and the band was sounding great. Lots of smiling faces on the floor and the stage. Check out Watt's Tour Diary here.