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Otra Vez Ecotique

Joe — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:26:58 +0000

Otra Vez is is a line of earth-conscience jewelery out of Seattle, WA. Otra Vez features a line of creative cards, handmade necklaces, and earrings that contain salvaged, recycled, or vintage materials, and are made using socially conscious and sustainable practices.

Job: I arranged and photographed different model photo shoots for Otra Vez and helped them in their early branding efforts.

Relationship: 2008-2009

EBX: A Bus Named Larry

Joe — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:54:37 +0000

Article by Rachel Swan

John Benson is a congenital mensch. He turned his North Oakland house into a loosely structured co-op for seven people. He holds the deed to another house in Albion, Michigan, where friends go to do art projects and record noise albums. He has a day job fixing wheelchairs and driving disabled people home from medical appointments at Easy Does It Emergency Services. His mother used a wheelchair and he grew up helping her get around. Alms-giving is part of his natural constitution. Read more….

EBX: The Don’ts just do it

Joe — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:48:17 +0000

Article by Rachel Swan

Collectively, The Don’ts are an odd bunch. Guitarist Joe Don’t is the skinny, self-effacing hipster who looks like he could have been a centerfold in Paste Magazine. (Needless to say, he hates hipsters — always a dead giveaway.) Bassist JJ Don’t is the failed standup comedian-turned-Internet tech guy. He grew up playing in school bands, and knows all the modal scales by heart. Singer Jonny Don’t is famous for horrendously strange lyrics — like a line he dreamed up during a recent jam session about how “everybody’s mom works at the airport.” Drummer Ken Don’t dyes his hair in bright primary colors, but says that swimming-pool green is his natural hue. According to Joey, he’s kind of a man-witch. Read More…..

East Bay Express Cover: The Mighty Underdogs

Joe — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:36:55 +0000

On a hot East Bay afternoon, several weeks ago I spent a bit of time photographing the super-trio, The Mighty Underdogs. Comprised of the Gift of Gab (Blackalicious), Lateef the Truth Speaker (Latryx) and Headnotic of Crown City Rockers. Here’s the cover for the East Bay Express.

East Bay Express: Don’t Hurt ‘Em, R.O.D

Joe — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:38:24 +0000

Some recent work for the East Bay Express-

An Oakland R&B star turns mean-spirited lyrics into marketing genius.

By Rachel Swan

East Bay Express: Laughs Come Cheap at the Layover

Joe — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:31:45 +0000

A recent photo shoot done for the East Bay Express-

Tuesday night stand-up becomes part of a nascent comedy renaissance in Oakland.

Story By Rachel Swan

East Bay Express Story-Bands of Courage and Consequence

Joe — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:05:54 +0000

Story by Rachel Swan
Indie rocker Conan Neutron has colorful ways of describing George W. Bush’s former Deputy Chief of Staff, Karl Rove. He offered a few examples over beers at the Uptown Nightclub: “Master of lies and manipulation.” “A man with blood on his hands.” “Shameless tactician.” “Lying salesman.” “Gandalf behind the scenes.” “Unconscionable, soulless asshole.” That’s only the beginning. Neutron also faults Rove for “all these wars that we’re still embroiled in, our economy being screwed, and gay marriage being used as a wedge issue.” Then there’s that “porcine face,” which, according to Neutron, resists even the softest lighting or the finest airbrushing techniques….Read More

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The Car Was Their Art Show-Shot for East Bay Express

Joe — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:26:56 +0000

The Car Was Their Art Show shot for East Bay Express

East Bay Express-Jesus Christ Superstar

Joe — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:22:16 +0000

Taken for East Bay Express Nov. 10th 2009

Jesus Christ Superstar Article @ The East Bay Express By Rachel Swan