Words and Events

Live Painting Closing Reception!

BLACKASS — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:27:16 GMT

Come check Kris close the show with I live Painting. Next Thursday, Sept. 25th 5:30pm here at Swiv! Swiv In The Moment!!! Blackass-------------------> http://swivtacklecircus.com/

Help the world and Owne This...

BLACKASS — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:36:15 GMT

Sk8ology Auction! http://www.cmarket.com/auction/item/Item.action?_sourcePage=%2Fitem%2FbrowseImage.jsp&id=72510649

Didg Concert This Saturday!

BLACKASS — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:20:41 GMT

Come Jam with the masters at Swiv Tackle Circus...

Triangulated Situations of Spiritual Donations...

BLACKASS — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:15:19 GMT

Yep, I'm going to BurninMan...

June 28th @ Swiv Tackle Circus!

BLACKASS — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:16:38 GMT

Swiv Tackle Circus Presents "Saturday Sutra"

BLACKASS — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:22:18 GMT

Swiv Tackle Circus and the good people of The “Swiv District Community”, would like to invite you to join us every Saturday Morning for “Saturday Sutra”. A donation based yoga session led by rotating guest Instructors. This weeks session will be led by Mary Neal, of “The Yoga Body”. This week she brings us the style and grace Of “Vinyasa Flow”. Bring Yo Yoga matt! 760-439-3760 530 south coast hwy. oceanside, CA 92054 swivtacklecircus.com myspace.com/swivtacklecircus Don't forget to Join the Swiv Tackle Circus Tribe! Blackass------------>

Swiv Tackle Circus Presents "Singing Bowls"

BLACKASS — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:36:42 GMT

Swiv Tackle circus Invites you to celebrate the CD realease Of “Deep”A sound Meditation experience. Featured artists: Deep Peter Andrew Ron Bocian Maynard Evans Instruments: Tbetian Bowls Flute Bass Percussion Dulcimer Gongs/Bells Bring a Blanket and a Pillow! 760-439-3760 530 south coast hwy. oceanside, CA 92054 swivtacklecircus.com

"To Swiv" or "Not To Swiv"

BLACKASS — Sun, 18 May 2008 21:03:44 GMT

Just letting everyone know that the "I Spy Ying Yang" show went off and that I have some special thanks to Brutus and Jingle's for bringing there skills and hearts to the "Swiv Tackle Circus" show room. I really appreciate your support in showing the world how full of life my friends are. I also wanted to thank my "Lady Lions" KiKi-La, Deserection and DJ CuteBoobs for being so professional and creative. I do know that dealing with me probably really sucks sometimes... I want you to know that without you ladies, I wouldn't land the trick. My strength comes from your hearts. Anyhow, people keep talking about the magic moment that went down when I accidentally bumped the needle on the record ending the rocking set of my lady, "DJ Cute Boobs" and how I turned it into a Jimmy Hendrix move only with a turntable instead of a guitar. It perfectly kicked off the next set of "Super Chunks" by Brutus and myself, "Blackass" therefore switching the gears of an art show into places probably never seen in a Gallery. And when Jingles naturally stepped into the beats with her flags, the crowd instantly responded in the most positive way. "The Flags of Jingles" bonded with the art of "Lisa Solberg" bringing the paint from the canvases to fourth dimensional vortex in the middle of the gallery causing everyone in the room to become instantly happy. My favorite thing in life is to mix a bunch of possibilities in my head and to some how get everyone in the same spot to ignite those idea's into a very organic and improvisational fashion by pure chance. That is magic. The gift of life. Creativity literally breathing in front of you, making you healthier and smarter and closer to the universe. I have seriously put a lot of blood sweat and tears into Swiv only to develop the ship I need to save the world we live in and to carry the capacity of my heavy blessings... "My Friends". I am made out of you. "I will, considerably, change this world for the better" and it will only be easier if you join my tribe and heal the world simply living by example... It is my conscious dedication and life work to manifest the magic through the blessed light and skills of my friends, the earth, and every single heart we inspire. "Swiv Tackle Circus... giving the world a reason to Swiv"! I hope to see you all eventually make your way to "Swiv" and show the world what you are.

Don't Forget!

BLACKASS — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:25:34 GMT

Tomorrow night! Swiv Tackle Circus Presents! "I Spy Ying Yang" by Lisa Solberg Live Jazz by Nena Anderson Dj Sets by Cute Boobs, Blackass and Friends

Lisa Solberg

BLACKASS — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:46:24 GMT

Lisa Solberg "I Spy Ying Yang" May 16th to June 20th Live Jazz by Nena Anderson Dj Sets by Blackass & Cute-Boobs Artists Reception & Preview Lisa Solberg Clothing Collection For Lewsader Sponsored by Effen Vodka and Stone Brew

"The Language Of The Mind"

BLACKASS — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:11:50 GMT

"The Language of the mind". This morning I found myself communicating with a grasshopper. I couldn't help but to think of Pinocio and Jimminy for a moment even though Jimminy was a cricket. It still makes me wonder if the story of Pinocio is actually true. I mean if the "Bible" can put it's truth in "Fantasy Story Telling" context, why couldn't Disney. Who ever really, "originally", wrote the story of Pinocio probably was just jotting down notes of what really happened and then a smart man came along and said, "Nobody will ever believe that"..."But If we tell the story in fantasy format, nobody will be offended by the magic of it's possibility"... Anyhow, before I go into detail I would like to first reveal my phobia of creatures such as "Reptiles", "Scavenger Bugs" "certain Flying Insects" and even little "Mice" and/or critters of that nature. Spiders I am ok with unless they are running after me or appear to have human skin. Lately I have been very aware of my phobia and for the most part been studying it in hopes to over come the fear and discomfort therefor rewarding me with more wisdom and less fear. So I was opening the gallery this morning and was startled by a two inch grasshopper chillin off-set to one of my front doors I had to open. Before an instant I jump back a bit and the hair stands up on my neck. "Fuck"! I say. "Don't do that". "Why do you do that?"! I then ask the Universe to give me an answer. I always think there is a proposed reason for everything I don't agree with these days. The Universe mentions that I already know that the only way to over come fear is to face your fear with your questions. Of-course. I also know that universe doesn't just give out the answers but rather have you do the lesson to achieve not only the answer but the integrity that goes along with it. Some what of a Cherry on top achieved by only those who actually did the work. So it's on. From ten feet away I face the grasshopper, ignite my protective force field and begin walking towards the alien being. I begin a silent conversation with myself using all the knowledge and wisdom I have collected since I began studying my phobia. I tell myself that the only way I can overcome this is by picking up the grasshopper with my hand and embrace it's life here on earth as I would my own and become friends with this person of a different form and nature. I feel prejudice for a moment when I think of the grasshopper as another person and how it is so wrong to separate yourself from a person just because you don't know or understand them or simply just don't like the way they look. As I get closer I feel the "e-b-g-b's" teeter with my confidence. Just as is the idea to pick the grasshopper up with my hand or to stop about two feet away and stoop down instead. "Come on Blackass"! I tell myself. "Just pick the grasshopper up and feel the tentacle-style-legs crawl across the palm of your hand, your lifeline, your spiritual map-quest". "Do It"! "Look at this creature straight in the eye and finally blow this fear from your mind". "You can even let him crawl onto your nose and into your hair because a grasshopper won't swallow you up". "You could become a grasshopper guru". "A Grasshopper Stylist". "You could do a whole fashion show of just grasshoppers. Maybe even snakes, mice and some bugs you never even heard of just so long as it is "creepy-styley". "Thats what you could call the whole damn thing". "Creepy-Styley". "Damn Blackass you are brilliant". "You could turn your fear into a guzillian dollar trend. "Do it!" "Do it!" Nope. I chose the baby steps method. I kept the two foot clearance and stooped down to be as close as my protective forcefield would let me be. I said to myself. "Alright this is cool". I then began to say things to him. "You sure are beautiful man", "You sure are an amazing design". "I love you and want to understand you". "I wish I wasn't too scared to pick you up". "Is there anything you can help me with". "Do you have anything to tell me?" I couldn't help but to remind myself of the words of a dream-book telling me the symbolism of snakes in a dream meant something about lies and deceit. I had also remembered a time where I once read how snakes were from my ancient past and that there were some amazing things I could learn from them if I could just get passed the fear of there alienist form and energy. Then something happened. I instantly thought of how snakes and reptiles actually devour all the other creatures that I am afraid of. I realized, that this realization was very brilliant and that I was looking into the eye of the grasshopper and felt the love and energy of it's existence and knew we were of the same vibration and that we were both cosmic warriors. I knew that these were the words of the grasshopper. My positive notion towards the grasshopper had created a charming, safe hello and that it had began communicating with me through our minds and spirit. I am not sure as to what we used to process our conversation but it felt like little particles of truth that my brain and heart would then translate into words and then sentences. Inside my head I would ask myself a question and the grasshopper would quickly put particles of truth into my consciousness formating not reasons but full imagery of my week defaults and area's of growth. For Example: 1. I thought to myself, why would I be afraid of this beautiful living being. 2. I instantly became conscious of the fact that I don't know what this grasshopper was going to do next. 3. My brain would then say, "Blackass it might jump in your hair and get stuck next to your ear". 4. My heart would then say, "That's ok, you yourself put your lips between the ear and hair of your lover". 5. My brain would then admit it doesn't like that because it is out of it's control. 6. Together, my brain and heart would say that I am a control freak. So there you have it. I basically asked the grasshopper why I was afraid of it's presents and the grasshopper told me that it was because I was a control freak... Now that I understood that we were communicating, I said to the grasshopper, I don't think I am a control freak. I think I am more like a perfectionist. The Grasshopper said "There is no such thing as perfection." "There is only change and possibility". I paused for a moment remembering the time I was reading a chinese theory of how we should live our lives nonresistant like water. When water is confronted with a rock while flowing down a stream it simply goes around the rock and back together again on the other side. The grasshopper then said that my problems were easier to solve than I think and that I already new what I needed to do. I knew that that meant to pick him up. "I know super grasshopper", I said, "but I am not prepared to break apart and come back together again just yet". "I will begin my training for such a task soon but for the time being I am amazed to be able to finally translate the language we are speaking". We stared at one another for about a minute before I told him that this was amazing and that I had to document it. I told him I felt rude but excited at the same time. The Grasshopper then brought it to my attention that he was not afraid to come into my gallery, regardless of being smashed or trapped in a place with no food. He said it was much more important to show me that I knew "the language of the mind" and that I already new the answers to all of my questions. He said he was not afraid because no matter what happens, he would come back together again on the other side...

Don't Forget! This Weekend!

BLACKASS — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:23:10 GMT

"The Royal Swiv"! Hosted by Blackass and the Swiv Tackle Circus! Special guests Kevin Chills and Anthony Bottoli http://www.myspace.com/swivtacklecircus http://www.sandiegoish.com/ Need I say more. I am going to change the world and you are all going to help me! (to join Swiv click the link below) http://tribes.tribe.net/708d4319-bc66-406f-af72-618e107d93f8?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B708d4319-bc66-406f-af72-618e107d93f8%5D Swiv Tackle Circus... Giving The World A Reason To Swiv! Blackass---------------->

Every Last Saturday!!!

BLACKASS — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:50:50 GMT

The Royal Swiv! A joint effort by The Royal Dive and Swiv Tackle Circus hosted by myself... Blackass-----------> I will always have a couple of the countries best DJ's hanging in there with me and I'll talk to the owner about a Drink Special as well. It will probably be something along the lines of what I would drink back when I used to throw them Back. Like a pint glass full of "Knob Creek". No ice! Anyhow Check the events for directions------------>

Swiv Tackle Circus Lives!!!

BLACKASS — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:52:55 GMT

Wow. What a night. Actually... What a gnar 3 months. Anyhow a big thanks to those of you who came and for those of you who didn't well, at this point you are about 4 months behind schedule. But don't let that get you down. I will be throwing a new show at least every one to two months. Check the blogs on myspace and be sure to stay tuned for the next attractions here at Swiv Tackle Circus! http://www.myspace.com/swivtacklecircus Blackass------------> P.S If you are interested in being a Swiv Tackle Circus Carnie contact me: blackass@swivtacklecircus.com I need some dedicated artists who won't leave me hanging. Fuel TV waited an extra 2 hours to catch performers on film (a little embarrassing for me) so I am looking for professionals only. This is a premium program so Slackers and Waistoids Stay home! Blackass------------->

Swiv Tackle Circus Lives!!!

BLACKASS — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:32:01 GMT

Thanks to all of you who came to support my now, world famous, Swiv Tackle Circus Gallertique grand opening party last Saturday night. It was a huge success. It was good to see the faces I haven't seen for a while now and special thanks to Anthony for holding it down most of the night. We also just posted Ben's art on flickr for those of you who couldn't make it; http://www.flickr.com/photos/swivtacklecircus/sets/72157604327878493 Make your decisions quick because they are going fast! (we sold 5 paintings the first night!!!) Also, stay tuned for more Swivadelic Tackle-Star Galactica's! (check the latest blogs!) http://www.myspace.com/swivtacklecircus Blackass------------>

This Friday Night.

BLACKASS — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:51:59 GMT

Just a reminder that this Friday night is the grand opening of my new Gallertique! It will be amazing! I hope you all can come check the art of Ben Horton while chillin to some grooves by Liza Richardson, myself "Blackass" as well as others. We will also be serving complimentary "Stone Brew" and "Effen" Vodka refreshments. Remember! Tis the SwivTackle Circus so come dressed for the accession. (Fuel T.V., Label Net. and Juxtapoz magazine, will all be there documenting the night so try to fly our colors Black, white with a splash of gold. http://www.myspace.com/swivtacklecircus Hope to see you all there! Blackass----------------->

Conspiracy!

BLACKASS — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:33:30 GMT

I just wanted every one to stop and ponder this for a second. "Girl Scout Cookies"??? Talk about Conspiracy. (Very Clever Disguise) Those fuckin cookies are in every home in America right now and it happens every year. They are not that good and neither are the girls these days. I mean think about it. If you were to count all the money made by "Girl Scout Cookies" you would be able to do a lot. For one, you can make better cookies. Those cookies taste like some beaver cleaver left overs. Two, I think with that kind of money you could do some real good things for the maturing females of this country. It seems to me that girls have become very bad in the last 10 years and this whole time I thought it was because of the very popular "Girls Gone Wild" flicks.(the female versions of Jackass!) All in all I think that the girl scout cookies are either making girls become like Paris hilton to create more shopping addicts or they are juiced with some kind of serum to make people go to work everyday. Either or someone is making more money than the Church and probably tax free. I think everyone should really pay attention to mass bliss... That's where you will find most activity for mind control... Lots and Lots of Cheep Cookies, More and More Bad Girls? It don't add up! Blackass------------>

Super Sorry...

BLACKASS — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:30:25 GMT

I hate to inform you on such a late notice but I won't be able to make the Fuente party this year do to the opening of my new gallery/boutique (Swiv Tackle Circus). I was really planning on a great set for you all and haven't missed a Fuente Party yet so this is a bit hard for me. Please understand that I have done everything and thought of every combination to make this event but I simply just don't have the time. I really hold the Guadeloupe canyon very sacred in my heart and will definitely miss this event with my soul. I hope you understand... Love, Blackass------------------> P.S Maybe if Wolfie has a helicopter he could pick me up @ the Carlsbad airport on the way down south. I could totally pull it for a day and a night. I just can't be gone all weekend...

Join the Swiv Tackle Circus!

BLACKASS — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:31:05 GMT

Hello everyone. Join my Swiv Tackle Circus Tribe to get updates on the my new Gallertique! The best in the world! http://tribes.tribe.net/708d4319-bc66-406f-af72-618e107d93f8 Also: http://www.myspace.com/swivtacklecircus Blackass------------>

Love and $2 Tues.

BLACKASS — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:59:05 GMT

I wanted to tell everyone how much I love them and I wanted to remind them all that I love to play music too. Feb. 12th @ Zanza BLackass------------------>Swiv-Tackle Circus

Zanzizzle's on Tuesday!

BLACKASS — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:16:16 GMT

ZanziBar has been fun the last couple of weeks. Come check it out this Tuesday as Blackass makes his "$2 Tuesday" debut. Blackass-------------------->

Fuente!

BLACKASS — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:16:27 GMT

Hey guys! I'm sure you already know that the website for Fuente still needs to be updated from last year so I prabably don't need to tell you that Choku Rei will not be doing anything this year at Fuente Eterno. Although I will say that their is a Choku Rei Surprise in my set on this years Main Stage... See you There! Blackass------------------->

NYE Come check this one out!

BLACKASS — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:21:01 GMT

This party is going to go off. Delta Nove and Blackass in the LBC. Blackass------------>

Tonight! Tuesday The 13th @ 6:pm!

BLACKASS — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:42:41 GMT

Jitters Coffee Pub brings you BeatStop! 6:PM 510 N. PCH in Oceanside. Be there... Blackass----------->

WordChop

BLACKASS — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:20:11 GMT

"WordChop" is a night of Literature, Poetry and Spoken Word. Hosted by the Jitters Tribe, and local artists Lana Schmidt with Blackass, "WordChop" will be held every Wednesday evening @ 6:pm at the Jitters Coffee Pub in Oceanside. Please come sign up to share the art of your words, or perhaps someone else's that just seem to change the world when read out loud. We will supply background sounds and mild beats for those who prefer so come on in and give it a shot. Don't forget about the worlds best coffee, espresso and vegetarian treats!