LA WEEKLY BLOG:  Jesus Hates Skater Kids: ‘Lincoln Ramp’ Half Pipe in Venice Torn Down by Fun-Killers at United Methodist Church  http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2011/05/lincoln_ramp_venice_torn_down_church.php

Andrew Reynolds filmed part of his Stay Gold Video here, the Termite kids skated with Shaun White a few weeks ago and so many skaters learned to skate here or practiced there.  BambooSK8 did a 1 day teaching event at the school there to inspire the skate kids about the importance of education.  We are sad to see that ramp go!!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=939FACJV2dE

Shame on them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  So many pastors feel their church is a hotel for saints and not a hospital for sinners.  They have it all wrong!!!!!!!!  I wish I had 10 minutes with that guy to see if he is beyond redemption or even has a soul…if he has any soul left…he may listen to an old youth pastor that is an advocate and knows the good that comes from skateboarding…ARGGGGGG!  If you have his email…I would love to have it.  Best of luck to Heidi and all her saints!
 - our friend Ron

We are very happy to have chosen WORLDVERSUSME for the #1 spot on the Green Washed Ritual II music compilation – based on submissions from Reverbnation. WVM, from Los Angeles was chosen for their incredible artistic vision along with songs that crossed different genres such as rock, techno, industrial, alternative, etc. With over 180,000 fans across a variety of social media platforms, they have tons of great things happening for them right now.  http://www.reverbnation.com/worldversusme

#2 place went to E-dubble

E-dubble has a smooth rap style, great story-telling and a solid amount of people consistently listening to him daily. He is represented by Black Paisley Records in Baltimore. http://www.reverbnation.com/e-dubble#!/edubble  

In addition to these great musical acts, we decided to offer 2 additional opportunities to 2 more bands that were very well received from the skateboard community.

#3 – Soul Sanctuary http://www.reverbnation.com/soulsanctuary

#4 – SheLoom http://www.reverbnation.com/sheloom  

Check out the music page for more details –  www.bamboosk8.com/music

Reverbnation – www.twitter.com/reverbnation

Out of Step – www.outofstep.tv

Bamboosk8 stopped by the LOS ANGELES GREEN EXPO at the LA convention center this past weekend.  A variety of companies were present from solar energy to organic drinks to eco clothing and then a whole bunch of companies I couldn’t decifer what it was they do other than call themselves a “green” company.  Nonetheless, it’s great to see the efforts of so many companies and people coming together for the collective spirt of change; positive green sustainable change.

A few of our favorites were:

topo ranch – www.toporanch.com – located on abbott kinney in venice

steaz – www.steazenergy.com – great energy drinks without all the “redbull sugar”