Punchy

I sort of have this love hate thing with twitter. I follow some so called famous people and some average joes too. This chick is what you call "internet popular" but I can't really figure out if she is just a silly 15 year old Canadian who is trying to get some laughs or what. Not to say she is a liar but you never can tell with this internet shit. I mean its like DTA all day every day. Right? Jacked this from her tumblr, which is cool too. Not obsessed. Nope. Pow!

Milo does Xmas

I have always been a big fan of the Descendents. My friend, Amanda posted this up on her FB today and I had to share it here on the blog. Now obviously we are in full holiday swing season. Xmas is just around the corner. Everyone and their mother is probably stressing out about last minute shopping and finding that right outfit for the office party and/or holiday gathering. Some might even be shopping for those "ugly sweater" parties this time of year. Well this sweater reminded me of that but not to say its ugly. I guess it just ties in the whole holiday sweater cheese idea.

my 15 seconds of fame

I was just talking about this video the other night with the homey, Lane. I believe it was the night of another UFC event, still counting away, we are currently at #140. I probably posted this video last year on the blog but I'll repost it because I still think its pretty cool.

I was lurking solo around NYC in the summer of 2010, it was my 30th birthday present from my wife. I had just finished grubbing on some ice cream when this dude approached me with a microphone and a camera. I was hesitant at first but then agreed to only record my words rather than film my fat face. Let the images do the talking. I made a couple clever points mixed in with a few sloppy ones. What can I say, my thoughts were flowing.

Side note: I got nothing but love for Green Day, I have always been a fan. I first saw them live in 1994 when they were the opening act at Lollapalooza and a handful of times since then as they have become mega stars. I really wasn't aware of the play at the time but it is pretty awesome that the boys were able to tap into the Broadway circuit. I never saw the play but the reviews say it was amazing. Fast forward to 6:22 on the video to hear my nonsense

let me clear my throat

commandante

i'm gonna drink more whiskey than brendan behan.
and i'm gonna send my belongings all to tripoli.
and i'm gonna ride home to california
with a banjo on my knee.

i'm never gonna turn off the television.
i'm just gonna let it run all night.
i'm gonna plant root vegetables out in the backyard
and come summer i am going to treat you right.

so put on your chairman mao coat
and let me clear my throat.
let's turn this whole town upside-down
and shake it 'til the coins come falling out of its pockets,
yeah put on your che guevara pin
call the troops on in
we're gonna sail through the night sky like a pair of bottle rockets.

i got a great big secret written down somewhere.
i got a rosary to protect us both from harm.
i got a storage locker full of cow figurines
and a laundry list of grievances longer than my arm.
and i am never going back to cincinatti.
all those bridges have burned down to the ground.
i got the jet pack strapped to my back
and i am waiting for you to come around.

yeah, put on your chairman mao coat
and let me clear my throat.
let's turn this whole place upside-down
and shake it 'til the coins come dropping out of its pockets.
yeah put on your che guevara pin
call the troops on in.
we're gonna sink through the night sky like a pair of bottle rockets.

insomnia

a sunny place for shady people

I like fashion. I like watching trends. I enjoy the art of streetwear and modern menswear. However I have never been much of a shopper. I often over analyze fabrics and cuts to the point where I am just over it and end up leaving stores/malls empty handed. Yes that all sounds like a big waste of time which I totally agree but I got this sickness and I can't help it. So that is why I rarely engage in the act of shopping for clothes. I am not sure why I have this problem but it appears to be getting worse with age. My preferences/choices of what I think is cool also dwindling. Sure there are plenty brand names that I respect and admire but with those two words often comes a hefty price tag and in that case I just stay away. Maybe if I had more disposable income, I would waste it on high end fashion, not even high end but fashion in general. Yes, that would probably be the case. Damn that kind of sucks now that I think about it. F money...

For the past couple years I have been following this New York based brand, Acapulco Gold. AG was founded by two dudes who worked for the almighty Supreme. If you are familiar with anything related to Supreme then you know AG has to be fire or the odds are definitely in their favor. Ok so in my opinion, AG is fire, as their distinctive style mixes urban, street and high quality apparel. Plus they got that east coast NY edge. Unfortunately with the fire title also comes the dollar signs so I have yet to unload on any AG goods. Brand names like AG and Supreme fuel my motivation and drive for all things Cavotu. It really comes down to confidence and believing in your product. I know Cavotu is capable of shining. I also know the road is long but we are moving forward. Can't stop, won't stop, there's a status update for you.

The surf has been non existent lately but I still think about the ocean. Throwback Team Cavotu represent!

Warm Feets

Appreciate the mad support from our fans on making this Cavotu sock campaign a success. This was a limited edition run of the black/white colorway. Looking forward to other possible colorway options in the future. Socks? I want socks, ok so click here to buy a bundle.

Dudes, warm feet actually help you sleep better at night. Ladies, well maybe this one is for the dudes as well. Read up, feed the brain, knowledge is power-cheese. Get some!

Asian Man

Ok I couldn't help it. I just stumbled upon this one. Operation Ivy was the kingpin, they were my bag of gold, they made it all ok.

The Crowd

Wrenched into the world, deanaesthetized
Blurry images fiht their way through halfway opened eyes
Awakened by alarm fifteen minutes of hygeine
Twenty minutes of eating thirty seconds to the door
I looked outside I looked into the eyes
Of the impersonal mob I've seen a thousand times before
Feeling under covers like books on a shelf
If we're scared of one another

Must be scared of ourself
More than just another crowd
We need a gathering instead

Drink drink in the badland liquid bread for the poor
Another member of the crowd goes down to drown at the liquor store
Choose your escape in the heartland
Of product and demand when you feel like a wasp in the swarm
You gotta get away anyway that you can

Thanks Pete

I do not remember the first time I heard my first ska song but pretty sure I was hooked instantly. My friend, Pete was posting Skankin' Pickle lyrics on his FB today, which is rad because to my knowledge no one really listens to ska anymore. Or do they? Skankin' Pickle was one of my favorite bands during high school. Their sound was refreshing because it wasn't just punk or just ska, it was a combination of sounds just like the album title "skafunkrastapunk" stated.

I was fortunate to see Pickle in concert a couple times before they broke up. I even got meet and shake hands with Mike Park (HUGE big deal for me back then) at an outdoor ska festival. Mike Park was/is the man. I could write an entire blog/novel on my obsession with all things Mike Park but for now enjoy the music. I remember buying the Green Album on cassette from the local Wherehouse music store. The tape was on repeat in the Blazer, side A to side B, flip it.

These songs are freaking classic...

Boom

I have been an iPhone person since day 1. Yes, I had the very first iPhone a couple weeks after it was released back in June 2007. It was originally intended on being a surprise birthday gift from my mother and my future wife who agreed to split the cost. Now the cost back then was damn near $600 for the top of the line model, kind of nuts to imagine paying that now when you can get a sleeker, faster, cleaner, modern version today for like $199. So my lady came up short on her end of the funds so I had to throw in "her half" at the last minute to cover my surprise. Regardless, I love my phone or well loved that particular phone. I have since upgraded to the latest steez but still a story is a story.

Now the point I intended on making was regarding the applications or as we say "apps" now. I don't know if its just me but I could never sit around for hours and get sucked in the apps world. To this day, I have really only purchased a small handful and really only use a few main ones everyday. Maybe that would change if I spent more time on the damn thing but who has time to play with a phone. Yes, let us not forget although it acts like a mini computer, in the grand scheme of life it is still just a phone.

So the latest app that I have been using more is Instagram. I have always been one to take random pics and to be honest I am getting rather burned out on filtering thru the crap on FB and Twitter. So if hit me up on "the gram" and let's share some photography. Surfs up!

A's Rage

The homey, Adrian (A's Rage) has been adventuring/exploring/lurking across the country this past year and a half. These new tracks were recorded somewhere along the way from Boise to Boston. Click here for the 411.

And for those who are new to the blog, Adrian has been part of the Fam since day one, here are few classics from the back in the day...

NRML

I might be out of touch when it comes to this rap game. Ok, let's be honest, I am out of touch. But deep down I still have an eye and an ear for spotting talent. Those skills don't die brother. This cat goes by the name, Alexander Spit and he represents Cali, as in the left coast aka the west coast aka the best coast. I admire his work and look forward to his next live show. Enjoy the fire.

Word

Oh really...

SOX

It has been awhile since I released any Cavotu products. I wish I could tell a little white lie and say that it has only been a year or so but the shocking truth is that it has been damn near 5 years. Ok, that sucks, period. Yes I am aware.

Cavotu was my first child, born in 2005, and I pushed it off to the backseat. Eventually poor little Cavotu was no longer in the car but instead buried in the garage behind the spider webs. I can give you every excuse in the book as to why I have not been able to release and/or create and/or produce anything but the reality is that I am just out of focus. Yes, I am a blurry lens, unable to see the clear view ahead.

As some of you may or may not know, I married my best friend, we had a couple kids and then came the curve balls. Now I am not just talking about one of those Sandy Koufax curve balls but more like hundreds of curve balls and they were all aimed directly at my head. Yes, I understand life happens and we all need to make adjustments but seriously, I cannot say it enough- this black cloud freaking lingers.

Rather than continue to discuss my personal issues, boring I know, actually who reads my blog anyways, I am probably better off just saying this out loud to my two year old. I am sure it will get the same effect, a giggle, a confused look and then get distracted with something far more interesting like oh hey look at this piece of string. The point is that I am excited because today I accomplished a goal and normally I lose in the goal department.

One month ago, I picked today (11/11/11) as the day that I would release something, anything. Now I didn't exactly commit to releasing a full collection. Yes, I would love to drop ten fresh design tees with 2 color ways, a few hoodies, girls gear, kids line, hat program, etc etc. The concepts are all there, just need the final touches to put it all together. One month was just not enough time yet I reminded myself to release something. Ok sounds easy enough. Well, remember the curve balls, they are the only constant in my life.

Cavotu Socks was a concept I was playing around with last fall/winter. I rarely wear socks, I am pretty much a Rainbow leather sandals fiend like 90% of the time. Yes, I am grateful for my new Natives but still a fan of the sandals. I own socks, I own shoes but I rarely think about them. Cavotu rider, Matty Parker requested socks maybe 4 years ago. The conversation went something like this "dude, I have enough tee shirts but what I really need is some socks" and then I most likely said "ok, I'll get right on it" which I then filed away in my brain and most likely forget. For what it's worth, the seed was planted. Thank you Matty.

With out further ado, I present to you Cavotu Socks. I am very proud of these bad boys and your feet will thank you. You can purchase them HERE. Thank you for your continued support. Stay vicious my friends.