May 09 newsletter

Life Rolls On at Spit Studio
May 1st 2009
“On May 1st the Life Rolls On (LRO) Foundation celebrated the commencement of their Active Young Professionals (AYP) chapter at Spit Studio. Two free round trip airline tickets, courtesy of Virgin Airlines and a Bo Bridges photograph were raffled off. Vitamin Water and MillerCoors provided drinks for the evening. Bo Bridges, Jesse Billauer and Ken Whelan hosted the night and shared their impactful stories that led them to LRO. Click Here to learn more about the cause and how to get involved.”

2009 Bruddah Tour at Spit
April 29th 2009
“Swoop, Juice’s Online, and Easy Reader’s Beach Magazines ran images from the 2009 Bruddah Tour at Spit Studio. Chris Malloy’s “One Track Mind” was played on the giant projector screen at the gallery while a large crowd watched from below. Primo flowed like water and Latch Key Kid’s Gavin Heaney played an acoustic set in the studio bay. The party continued to The Shore in Hermosa Beach where plenty of Primo gear was given out. Check out the Spit Studio Blog for more images from the event.”

Stoked Sessions L.A.
May 2nd and 3rd 2009
“On May 2nd and 3rd Stoked Mentoring held an art show and fundraiser called Stoked Sessions L.A. at Upper Playground L.A. Some of the most influential artists in the country submitted pieces to be auctioned off to benefit the cause. Bo Bridges submitted “Kick Push” above on a thick canvas wrap. Click Here to see more of his photography. ”

X-Games 3-D The Movie
May 2009
“Bo Bridges photo of the first ever double backflip of Travis Pastrana on a 250cc MX bike was requested by X-Games to be featured in their X-Games 3D the Movie coming out this summer. The image was taken in 2006 at the Home Depot Center in L.A. and is sold at Spit Studio in poster style for $10. It’s also on display at LA Live downtown Los Angeles blown up for all to see. Run to Spit Studio in Hermosa before they’re all gone! ”

Microsoft Commercial
May 21st 2009
“On May 21st Ridley Scott’s production team flooded Spit Studio to film Bo Bridges – a professional creative – for a Microsoft Commercial. The team was interested in Bridges’ inspirational gallery space and innovative style of display. Click Here to see how the whole thing went down.”

Luxury Life & Style Mag
May 2009
“South Bay’s Luxury Life & Style Magazine featured Bo Bridges‘ gallery reception at Spit Studio in April. USC Coach, Pete Carroll, stopped by to check it out as DJ Sleeper mixed from above the crowd. Simon Tabron played an acoustic set in the studio bay and The Shore provided appetizers. Click Here to see more images from the evening. ”

Fiesta Hermosa
May 23rd, 24th and 25th 2009
“Memorial Day Weekend in Hermosa Beach was insane! Streets were shut down for vendor booths, carnival games were plentiful, ATM lines were ridiculous and the music coming from Spit Studio created an impromptu block party right outside the door. Beautiful women from Rockstar provided the latest new flavors and rocked out next to DJ Mocha for the weekend. Anyone living in Southern California is now more aware of Bo Bridges‘ Spit Studio and his outstanding photographs featured at the gallery. Check out the Spit Studio Blog for more happenings of the weekend. ”

Spit Studio T-Shirts
May 2009
“We now have a limited amount of custom Spit Studio t-shirts at the Gallery. Made from organic material by Vicarious by Nature, they’re eco friendly too. T’s are available in teal, as shown, and black. Stop by and pick one up! ”

A Day In The Life
May 2009
“After Simon Tabron won the ASA vert contest in Cincinnati, ASA filmed “A Day In The Life of Simon Tabron”. He rolled into Spit Studio with Chad Kagy and crew for a photo shoot. Click Here for more info on the win. Watch as they battle head to head in June at the Chicago stop of the Dew Tour. Good luck gentleman. ”

Sports Illustrated for Kids
May 2009
“The inside cover of the May 2009 issue of Sports Illustrated for Kids featured Bo Bridges photo of Chaz Ortiz. The image was taken at 2008 Dew Tour stop in Portland.”

Hermosa Beach Art Walk Fundraiser
May 31st 2009
“Bo Bridges donated the above photograph to the Hermosa Beach Art Walk committee for it’s annual fundraiser in May at Saint Rocke. Catch the walk on June 13th and 14th. ”

Images Now Streaming
May 2009
” Stop by Blue 32, 100 feet North of Spit Studio, to catch an exclusive multimedia photo montage by Bo Bridges. ”

Nathan Gocke Event
May 31 2009
“A local surfer, Nathan Gocke, injured his spine last year in a surfing accident. Now paralyzed, he needs the support from the community. On May 31st, Patrick Malloy’s put together a fundraiser to help Gocke in his efforts. Fuel TV and Bo Bridges, among others, were there for the evening with items to donate. To learn what you can do to help Nathan, Click Here. ”

Check 1, 2 – Common
May 2009
“The 2009 Winter Dew Tour stop in Lake Tahoe invited Common to perform at the Alli After Dark Show in the center of the Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort. Bo Bridges roamed the stage with camera in hand to capture the energy of Common and the excitement of the crowd. Fuel TV aired the show during the month of May. Click Here for more pictures of the show. ”

Sneak Peek for June 2009
June 2009
“The Dew Tour kicks off on June 26th and 27th starting with the BMX Open in Chicago, IL. Bo Bridges will be on the ramp and in the dirt capturing all the action. Visit SpitStudio.com to check in at our blog for updates during the event. ”

“Rinickulous Revolution at Kress in Hollywood takes place June 4th. Bo Bridges will be one of the guest celebrities and is donating a piece for the auction. Come check it out and receive a 10% discount coupon in the gift bag.”

“The Vans Book Release Celebration on June 4th goes down in Cypress, CA. Bo Bridges has 3 page spread and will be at the event with other professionals and creatives in the business.”

About Spit Studio
May 2009
“Bo Bridges has created his first ever retail gallery space in Hermosa Beach for all to enjoy. This inspirational space has several exciting new things to offer. Among the breathtaking photography Bridges has up on the wall in the gallery, he is also utilizing his studio bay for portriat photography. The 3000 square foot gallery space, including the 10 foot projector screen and state of the art sounds system, is also availble to rent out for private events. Stop by Spit Studio on Hermosa Ave. or visit SpitStudio.com for more information. “

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Twitter
May 2009
“Follow Spit Studio on Twitter for upcoming events at the gallery and to see where in the world photographer Bo Bridges is now. ”