SAN DIEGO - Nike 6.0 celebrates 6.0 Days of Stoked'ness at the Motel Notell in San Clemente. The Motel welcomed Stoked Mentoring, a program that empowers youth through action sports, to use the facility for a celebration of the young surfers graduation.
www.themotelnotell.comwww.nike.comwww.stoked.org
SEATTLE - The b-boys and b-girls of Massive Monkees don't mess around when they're on the dance floor. They won the BBoy World Championships in England and they're still rising. www.myspace.com/massivemonkees
AUSTIN - If you love the 8-bit Atari gaming era and indie/electronica, then you'd love Built By Snow. Check 'em out as they talk about their music and how they came to be as they play at Emo's. www.myspace.com/builtbysnow
AUSTIN - We caught up with the garage band, Killola, as they performed live at Emo's and talked about their latest album titled, I Am The Messer, which is available now for free at: www.killola.com/free www.myspace.com/killola
AUSTIN - Hide the love songs and lock up the tears cause the Semi-Precious Weapons brought home the rock 'n roll. Check out their cuts, bruises, and stilettos as they play at Austin's very own Emo's. www.semipreciousweapsons.com
PHILADELPHIA - After having surgery and being injured for 7 months, J.J. Palmere is anxious to get back on his bike. He's currently sponsored by Mongoose, Etnies, and Demolition. www.myspace.com/jjpalmerey
NEW YORK - In July of '04, Leah decided to start making the first girls streetwear apparel. Check out her collection and a sneak peak of what's coming in the Summer. www.marriedtothemobnyc.com
LOS ANGELES - Greg Delger is the local hero behind Le Conte's Skate-a-palooza where kids can have fun skating and staying out of trouble. Alex Olson and others demoed for the kids with live performance by The Dollyrots. www.myspace.com/delge
AUSTIN - Hang out with the boys from Hellogoodbye on their Barbecue Tour as they talk about their veggie-oil tour shuttle and coffee dogs. www.myspace.com/hellogoodbye
SAN FRANCISCO - Spend a day with The Morning Benders as they jam out on the stoop, take you on a tour of their home and van, and talk a little bit about what it's like trying to survive out there on the road. www.myspace.com/themorningbenders
LOS ANGELES - Chill out with Franco Vescovi who's been tattooing since high school and talks about his art piece in memory of Chuco for Lowrider Magazine. www.myspace.com/francovescovi
LOS ANGELES - Champions and the Beyond the Bell joined forces to bring excitement and entertainment to LA High Schools during lunch in an effort to promote safe and drug free schools.
AUSTIN - The girls from Girl In A Coma talk about their tours and what it's like being signed to Joan Jett's label, Blackheart Records. www.myspace.com/girlsinacoma
AUSTIN - Coming all the way from Minneapolis, the duo known as Dosh performs at the famous Emo's with their unique electronica / experimental sound. www.myspace.com/doshanticon www.emosaustin.com
LOS ANGELES - The Sunset Strip Music Festival commemorates the music history of the Sunset Strip with performances at The Viper Room, The Roxy, Whiskey A-Go-Go, House of Blues, Cat Club, and Key Club. www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com
NEW YORK - Ever heard of afro-beat? Well then check out The Budos Band because as they demonstrate that a great show means a great time. www.thebudos.com www.myspace.com/budosband
SAN FRANCISCO - After being on tour for months, The Morning Benders are finally home in San Fran to do an intimate acoustic show at the PUMA store. www.themorningbenders.com www.puma.com