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Extreme Sports

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    It's Not On the Menu, But Bastille's Jason Stoneburner Craves His Surf and Turf

    While many chefs in the Northwest hit the local waters for fishing, Bastille's Jason Stoneburner uses them for shredding. He's a surfer. Blond and blue-eyed, this Florida-raised lad fits a pretty standard description of a surfer boy who cuts out of school to catch a few waves when the sun is out, bu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2012

    Call Now and Buy This Amazing Crap From Seattle Weekly!

    Yeah, we know. You've already seen this awesome-ass Craigslist ad for the world's manliest 1995 Pontiac Grand Am. Like, a bazillion times we bet. But you're silly if you think we're going to let that stop us from making a blog post about it. That's just not our style.

  • Music

    February 15, 2012

    La: Skate or Die

    When punk gave way to rap, La picked up a board.

  • Film

    November 30, 2011

    Dragonslayer: Surfing the Empty Pools of L.A.

    When punk gave way to rap, La picked up a board.

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2011

    The 10 Best Video Game Songs of All Time (Other Than Your 10 Favorite)

    ​As much as we love simulated drive-by shootings, building amusement parks from scratch, or trying endless button combinations to see if the "nude glitch" in Tomb Raider 3 is real ( . . . it isn't), video games just aren't as memorable without a solid soundtrack to amp up the fun. Two weeks ag ... More >>

  • Food

    June 8, 2011

    An Open Letter to the Seattle Business Traveler

    On whether to get hammered at the hotel bar or brave an unfamiliar world.

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    VIDEO: Interview with Rob Dyrdek

    Stephen GiangDoing work in Seattle.​Following up on yesterday's announcement that Rob Dyrdek would be building his eighth "Safe Spot Skate Spot" in West Seattle's Roxhill park, we spent the afternoon at Key Arena catching a preview of the pro skateboarding action the Street League Skateboardin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2011

    Skateboader Rob Dyrdek Helping Build New Seattle Skatepark

    Meaty and Beefy-less in Seattle.​Pro skateboarder and MTV reality show favorite Rob Dyrdek is in town for this weekend's Street League DC Pro Tour at Key Arena - which brings along with it some of the hottest names in skateboarding such as Ryan Sheckler, Paul Rodriguez, Brandon Biebel and Dav ... More >>

  • News

    January 19, 2011

    Burien, the Ultimate Suburb

    Only caterpillars have managed to derail West Seattle's nicest neighbor.

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    Dhani Harrison on Good Bacon, Good Skating, and Good Label Deals

    Dhani Harrison, with his Fistful of Mercy bandmates Ben Harper (left), and Joseph Arthur (right).​Yesterday I caught up with Dhani Harrison, the renaissance man who studied at Brown, has worked for Formula One, and manages the musical affairs of his late father, the Beatle George Harrison. He' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 17, 2010

    Last Night: Yelawolf Tears Up The Nectar

    ​Yelawolf The Nectar Lounge Friday, July 16 Cloud Nice was destroying the "All The Way Turnt Up" beat as I rolled in to Nectar, immediately putting a smile on my face as I realized they were the openers. Jerm was in especially fine form, 100% the veteran, and Jarv Dee made me feel stupid for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2010

    Tonight: Surfer Blood at the Vera Project

    ​Surfer Blood, with Turbo Fruits, Baltic Cousins. Vera Project, 305 Harrison St., 956-8372. 7:30 p.m. $10. All ages. Based on name alone, Florida's Surfer Blood conjures up carefree summer moments ("Surf's up, dude!") mixed with horrific tragedy ("...and that's how I lost three of my fingers." ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 2, 2009

    Punk Rock Flea Market

    ​Surfer Blood, with Turbo Fruits, Baltic Cousins. Vera Project, 305 Harrison St., 956-8372. 7:30 p.m. $10. All ages. Based on name alone, Florida's Surfer Blood conjures up carefree summer moments ("Surf's up, dude!") mixed with horrific tragedy ("...and that's how I lost three of my fingers." ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 14, 2009

    dd/mm/yyyy

    ​Surfer Blood, with Turbo Fruits, Baltic Cousins. Vera Project, 305 Harrison St., 956-8372. 7:30 p.m. $10. All ages. Based on name alone, Florida's Surfer Blood conjures up carefree summer moments ("Surf's up, dude!") mixed with horrific tragedy ("...and that's how I lost three of my fingers." ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 9, 2009

    P!nk

    ​Surfer Blood, with Turbo Fruits, Baltic Cousins. Vera Project, 305 Harrison St., 956-8372. 7:30 p.m. $10. All ages. Based on name alone, Florida's Surfer Blood conjures up carefree summer moments ("Surf's up, dude!") mixed with horrific tragedy ("...and that's how I lost three of my fingers." ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2009

    Seattle Center Skatepark

    ​Surfer Blood, with Turbo Fruits, Baltic Cousins. Vera Project, 305 Harrison St., 956-8372. 7:30 p.m. $10. All ages. Based on name alone, Florida's Surfer Blood conjures up carefree summer moments ("Surf's up, dude!") mixed with horrific tragedy ("...and that's how I lost three of my fingers." ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2009

    The Valkryies Tour Diaries: Los Angeles

    A very sunburned Stevie Barile of the Valkyries​For those of you who have missed their updates, the Valkyries are still on tour, traveling along the West Coast and playing shows with the Neon Nights. They recently sent along a couple of hilarious missives a few days ago and I haven't been able ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2009

    The Valkyries Tour Diaries Begin

    ​ About a month ago during a Neon Nights show, Ginnie Ko (who drums for the Valkyries), mentioned that both bands were going on tour together at the end of July. Anybody that has seen either group perform knows they're two of the hardest rocking groups in Seattle. The Neon Nights (all guys) ar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2009

    How Do You Deal With Writer's Block? John Roderick Shreds Empty Pools, Bra.

    Erstwhile Reverb Resident and Long Winters leader John Roderick has released the latest in his multi-part video series on his group's long-awaited new album's protracted creative process. Here, Roderick talks about skateboarding as a metaphor for the creative process. Then he almost skateboards.

  • Calendar

    July 8, 2009

    Seattle Center Skatepark Opening

    Erstwhile Reverb Resident and Long Winters leader John Roderick has released the latest in his multi-part video series on his group's long-awaited new album's protracted creative process. Here, Roderick talks about skateboarding as a metaphor for the creative process. Then he almost skateboards.

  • Arts

    July 8, 2009

    The Weekly Wire: The Week’s Notable Events

    Erstwhile Reverb Resident and Long Winters leader John Roderick has released the latest in his multi-part video series on his group's long-awaited new album's protracted creative process. Here, Roderick talks about skateboarding as a metaphor for the creative process. Then he almost skateboards.

  • Calendar

    November 5, 2008

    Laird Hamilton

    Erstwhile Reverb Resident and Long Winters leader John Roderick has released the latest in his multi-part video series on his group's long-awaited new album's protracted creative process. Here, Roderick talks about skateboarding as a metaphor for the creative process. Then he almost skateboards.

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2008

    Bumbershoot: Wobblies Near The Fountain

    Erstwhile Reverb Resident and Long Winters leader John Roderick has released the latest in his multi-part video series on his group's long-awaited new album's protracted creative process. Here, Roderick talks about skateboarding as a metaphor for the creative process. Then he almost skateboards.

  • Arts

    June 4, 2008

    Must Love Cricket

    For sports fans on the cheap, there are options.

  • Film

    May 28, 2008

    Surfwise: Yes, Jews surf

    For sports fans on the cheap, there are options.

  • Film

    May 28, 2008

    Bra Boys: Russell Crowe is threatening a remake

    For sports fans on the cheap, there are options.

  • News

    September 5, 2007

    Is West Seattle’s Skate Church an Open-Minded Extension of Religion’s Embrace of Secular Culture?

    Or a classic bait and switch?

  • Calendar

    August 22, 2007

    Ghostriders Motorcycle Club

    Machines

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2007

    Council Sez DuPen Yes, Thiry No

    Machines

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2007

    Wipeout

    Machines

  • Diversions

    June 13, 2007

    Why This Unfair Prejudice Against Skateboarders?

    Machines

  • Film

    June 6, 2007

    Surf’s Up: You Goddamn Penguins Get off My Lawn!

    Machines

  • Food

    March 28, 2007

    Smarty Pants

    Machines

  • Arts

    January 31, 2007

    SATURDAY

    Benefit for New Ollie Park; Fuck you, Pay Me at the Sci-Fi Filmfest; and Previously Avoided, Dismissed, Forgotten, or Submerged Black History

  • Film

    July 19, 2006

    Wassup Rockers

    Opens at Crest, Fri., July 21. Rated R. 105 minutes.

  • News

    June 14, 2006

    Shouts, Winks, and Weeps

    Events of note for the week of June 14-20, 2006.

  • Film

    June 1, 2005

    Lords of Dogtown

    Also: Mondovino, Rock School, and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

  • Music

    August 21, 2002

    Armed Forces

    After 20 years, skate-punk pioneers JFA are still on a roll.

  • Diversions

    July 10, 2002

    Outdoorsman

    Burning Fuel

  • Film

    May 1, 2002

    The endless summer

    Skateboarders explain the art of "the asphalt wave."

  • Arts

    April 3, 2002

    Hat 'n boots on board

    Manik skateboard designer Nin Truong breaks with the usual deck aesthetic.

  • News

    November 21, 2001

    Fame riders

    Local snowboard grrrls turn from slaloms to spotlights.

  • News

    May 2, 2001

    8 Stories from 1976 that won't go away

    Local snowboard grrrls turn from slaloms to spotlights.

  • News

    March 14, 2001

    News Clips— Photo of the Week

    Local snowboard grrrls turn from slaloms to spotlights.

  • News

    May 24, 2000

    Biking: Trail mix

    Catapulting yourself through the woods on two wheels.

  • News

    March 29, 2000

    I did the Dome: Skateboarder tells all

    Catapulting yourself through the woods on two wheels.

  • News

    December 15, 1999

    Fatal attraction

    Catapulting yourself through the woods on two wheels.

  • News

    December 15, 1999

    Last-Minute Cheapo

    Honing procrastination to a fine art

  • Music

    August 25, 1999

    Sheltered Fallout

    Rather than sell out, the owners of Seattle's favorite underground record and comics store hand it off to an employee.

  • News

    May 26, 1999

    Doos & don'ts

    How to survive mixed use of the Green Lake Trail.

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