Rock The Bells 2009

This year I got to attend Rock The Bells in LA (San Bernardino) and SF (Mountain View) thanks to Aissa for hooking up the tickets!

To say I had a good time, is an understatement.

My favorite acts were:

The Roots - One of the better live performers I've ever seen... The Guitarst ripped it!
Tech N9ne - Along Krizz Kaliko & Cut Calhune tear it up on stage... They don't just rap they actually put on a performance for the crowd!
Psycho Realm - Killed it!
Nas - never been a big fan, I have a lot more respect for him now after watching him live.
Damian Marley - Lived up to the hype!
Ice Cube - You tell he's been doing it for years!

On our way down to LA.. Representing for Tribal everywhere we go!

VIP status (thanks Aissa!)

This one is for you!

Tribal Gear!

Viva Mexico, shhaaaooow!

Murs 3:16

Fa Shon from Fresno got down with a quick freestyle alongside Dialated Peoples.

Nice back pack dude.

Distant Relatives.. Nas & Damian Marley

On to Rock The Bells Bay Area Edition
Groupie VIP status

Psycho Realm also reppin Tribal Gear

The Roots

Big Pete, Lil Watcha & my carnal enjoying the show!

Good Times!
-Juan

Go Diego Go

I have a nephew (well really a cousin) that is a big part of my life. We raised him until he was about four. Then he moved to his grandma's house a few hours away. He visits every chance he gets. I love him. He brightens my day.

When he comes to visit it's not rare for him to tag-along with me to a car show or two. He is a very curious and imaginative kid. He will walk and admire the cars for only a few minutes before his mind starts wandering. He'll ask a ton of questions (which I dig) and he always wants to take or be in pictures. When I let him shoot a few flicks for the first time it surpised me that he tried to take pictures like I did. I could tell he had watched me. It was cool to see him drop to a knee and point at a chrome piece of the car and then turn at me and say, "Tight!"

He's such a little character. A couple of Christmases ago I wanted to buy him a digitial camera, but I decided against it, cause I was sure that either his little brother would get to it or no one at home would help him load the pics or print them for him. So instead I got him a couple throw-away film cameras and told him to shoot whatever he wanted.

Today I found a cd that had a few of the pictures he took.


This is your photographer... Diego must have handed the camera to someone to snap a flick of him

Told you he is a character.

That's Moi... I was sad when they cut his little curls off.

He pointed the camara at me

He's artsier than me.

He took a shot of the bike my brother got him for Christmas.

Self Portriat.

It was cool to see these images after forgetting about them for a couple years. Just like he does, his images brightened my day.

I think I'll buy him a digital camera this year.. he's ready for it.

-Juan

More cellphone photography

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1. Sometimes I still bring out the Sharpie (not always on the computer)
2. Best Fish tacos I've ever had
-Take the 5 south past San Diego
-Exit Main St in Chula Vista
-Turn Left (on Main)
-Turn right on 4th Ave
-Look for Mariscos El Prieto truck
3. L.A. traffic
4. Michelada
5. Mom's home cooking... Nopales with Carne & Frijoles, great!
6. My hand looks giant
7. Mac Addict!
8. The coolest baby
9. Sign
10. Does your mailbox get tagged on? That's hood!
11. Me
12. A dragster goes back to it's roots.
13. Ever eaten dog before?

paz
-Juan