In respect to a true legend I am posting a few random pics of him found via the inter web. If you do not know who he is you should stab yourself now. Growing up in Santa Cruz this is one of the most iconic individuals in my life and someone who graced the walls of my bedroom. Jason is an artist and a true pioneer in every meaning of the word. I used to beg my mom to take me down to BILLS WHEELS in Watsonville every time SANTA CRUZ SKATEBOARDS would release something new of his. Always cool when you finally meet childhood heroes, thanks again Kutty for the introduction. Be sure to google or search for Jason’s new business endeavors HI-BOND MODIFIED, 100% SKATEBOARDER, THE DRIVIN SKATEBOARDS and AUTOMODOWN.

Had our event with HAWLEYWOOD’s on Cinco De Mayo. Event came together cool and we celebrated the day of Independence the way it is meant to be. Close friends and family came through, saw a lot of familiar faces and as usual it was great to spend the time with them. The day after we cruised over 2 blocks to check out the car show DEPalma was putting on. It was sunny and all the flakes, flames, chops and customs were out. Great show , good times.
- WOODGRAINJAMES

My buddy Brandon (a very talented barber I might add) a few years ago introduced me to Donnie Hawley of Hawleywood’s Barber shop. Last year Donnie was cool enough to let me host the US VERSUS THEM x PRICKS collab and live performance in his private social club located in the back of his Costa Mesa location. The walls are filled with memerorablia and his person collection of odds and ends. As a basis or foundation to build a true collaboration between or brands over the past 6 months or so we have spoken about the synergies of everything we have in common,interests and friends we share. After a lot of back and forth we agreed it would be cool to keep it simple and create 2 graphics and do a comb together. In addition we put together an event in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All our friends and family are invited. Starts at 7pm and will continue on till midnight. The MOONLIGHT TRIO will be performing and the beer will be flowing. Come one come all! Thanks to VANS, LAYRIGHT, PABST BLUE RIBBON and DICKIES the event sponsors for making this happen. A special thanks to the homies Donnie Hawley for having us and Brandon for the connection and continued brotherly love. See you there!

- WOODGRAINJAMES