Hillbilly Hootenanny

Did you miss the big shindig last weekend?! Don't worry. You can download the Podcast from RadioValencia.fm! There's also a short Youtube video fer yer enjoyment. This was the monthly live version of the radio show "Bakersfield and Beyond" by Quarterman Jack, which featured Slimm Buick of Bridge Art Space as DJ. And yes, folks, as always, enjoyed the vintage vinyl 45rpm records he spun that day. Yee haw! 


DJ Slimm Buick - Saturday in SF

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Would love to see ya’ll at the Hillbilly Holiday Hootenanny this Saturday @1pm  at Radio Valencia, SF, located inside The Chicken Shack, 3359 Ceasar Chavez Street, SF, CA

DJ Slimm Buick will be spinning classic vinyl 45’s at this annual event inside their Mission District radio station. Brought to you by Radio Valencia’s own Quarterman Jack host of Bakersfield Backbeat, this LIVE version of the show will include performances by Misisipi Mike Wolf, Kit Lopez (of Kit and the Branded Men), Pam Brandon (of Lost Weekend), Ben Fong-Torres, and Jessica Rose. Also, can’t forget the house band led by the great Hank Maniger, plus regular comedy features “Pickin’ and Groanin’” and Mikl-em‘s “Hellacious Belles” comedy troupe.

The show is 100% free, though you are encouraged to make a donation to Radio Valencia, and tip the DJ while there! Come enjoy some great country music, holiday tunes, and comedy at your local radio station, Radio Valencia, 87.9 FM!

Can’t make it? Too far to pick up the radio signal? Listen online at http://radiovalencia.fm/blog/2011/12/03/dec-10-the-hillbilly-hootenanny-holiday-jamboree/
For a recent broadcast also featuring DJ Slimm Buick there are downloadable podcasts on their website at RadioValencia.FM.
Slimm Buick is also a noted artist, known for his Art Bikes, who creates works in his studio at Bridge Art Space in Richmond, CA. He will be premiering the horned version of Rawhide, his famous Cow Bike that day as well. Come on out and kick up some dust!

Art in Windows Big Hit!

Richmond Main Street recently held a reception to celebrate their Art in Windows Series. It featured Northern California artist Slimm Buick, of the Bicycle Art Salon and Bridge Art Space of Richmond, CA. Various works will be on display in the windows of commercial buildings in Downtown Richmond, at 1000 MacDonald Avenue and 400 Marina Way, Richmond, California. The event was held at the East Bay Center for Performing Arts, where there was a screening of the Downtown Champion Video Project, a film that recently premiered in the East Bay Center’s Iron Triangle Legacy Project.
Slimm Buick is a San Francisco native, best known for his Art Bikes, such as Rawhide, the Elvis Bike and the Suburban Scraper. He also builds custom bicycles for cycling enthusiasts and art collectors, whether themed, or simply a tight, spiffy one speed, Fixie or Cruiser. Most are created at the Bicycle Art Salon, his workshop at the Bridge Art Space, in Richmond, CA. These interests often collide and influence his art, whether kinetic, sculpture, watercolor, song or visual. Slimm celebrated his 25th Anniversary of building Art Bikes in 2011, and celebrated with the Orange Barron, a bicycle that resembles a Cafe Racer or Board Track Racer of (he's even getting pulled over by police who are confused until they see the pedals!). His work has been featured in Bay Area galleries, and throughout Northern California, and has appeared in the famed San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, OaklandMuseum and others. Several of his Art Bikes have also appeared in movies such as Rent (Sony Pictures, 2006) and Automorphosis (Harrod Blank, 2008) an award-winning documentary film being shown internationally as part of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs American Documentary Showcase. More recently, he was a performer at the Green Priz in San Jose. Upcoming projects include curating a custom bicycle show at the annual Sacramento Swingtime Festival in June, 2012 and beginning production on the Art Bike Movie, a documentary about art bike and custom bicycling culture in Northern California.

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Art in Windows Nov. 21

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Richmond Main Street recently announced that Slimm Buick of the Bicycle Art Salon will be the featured artist for their Art in Windows Series for Fall, 2011. Various works of his will be on display in the windows of commercial buildings in Downtown Richmond, at 1000 Macdonald Avenue and 400 Marina Way, beginning November 21, 2011. An Artists Reception to celebrate this opening will be held on Monday, November 21, from 5:00 to 7:30pm at the newly opened East Bay Center for the Performing Arts at 339 11th Street, Richmond, CA 94801.

Richmond Main Street invites you to meet at the Richmond Main Street offices at 1000 Macdonald Avenue at 5:00pm for the launch, then a (short) walking tour of downtown to view Buick's work in the windows. From there the group may walk along the new Nevin Avenue Streetscape and Plaza to the East Bay Center for Performing Arts, where there will be a reception and viewing of the Richmond Main Street Downtown Champion Video Project, a film that recently premiered in the East Bay Center’s Iron Triangle Legacy Project.

About Slimm Buick: Slimm Buick is a San Francisco native, best known for his Art Bikes, such as Rawhide, the Elvis Bike and the Orange Barron. He also does customs for others, whether themed, or simply a tight, spiffy one speed, Fixie or Cruiser at the Bicycle Art Salon, his workshop at the Bridge Art Space, in Richmond, CA. These interests often collide and influence his art, whether kinetic, sculpture, watercolor, song or visual. Slimm celebrated his 25th Anniversary of building Art Bikes in 2011, and celebrated with the Orange Barron, a bicycle that resembles a Cafe Racer or Board Track Racer of (he's even getting pulled over by police who are confused until they see the pedals!). His work has been featured in Bay Area galleries, and throughout Northern California, and has appeared in the famed San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, OaklandMuseum and others. Several of his Art Bikes have also appeared in movies such as Rent (Sony Pictures, 2006) and Automorphosis (Harrod Blank, 2008) an award-winning documentary film being shown internationally as part of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs American Documentary Showcase. More recently, he was a performer at the Green Priz in San Jose.

About Richmond Main Street: The Richmond Main Street Initiative is a nonprofit organization that partners with the City of Richmond, merchants, and residents to implement its comprehensive, community-driven approach to developing and improving downtown Richmond. The target area includes Macdonald Avenue from 8th to 19th Streets, between Bissell and Nevin Avenues. Developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation more than 25 years ago and administered by the non-profit National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Main Street Programs have utilized a public-private partnership of private investment, local government support, and local non-profit assistance to revitalize historic commercial districts such as Downtown Richmond, California. While not every city, town or neighborhood engaged in revitalization seeks Main Street certification, many California commercial districts actively pursue the prestigious designation of California Main Street District. A certified local Main Street program must meet stringent criteria set forth by California Main Street as well as complete an application and pass an on-site assessment conducted by the state program. California Main Street does not provide funding; the program provides training; information, research, and referral services, and technical assistance. Richmond Main Street Initiative was founded in 2000, and incorporated as a 501c3 in 2002.

For more information, call Richmond Main Street at (510) 236-4049, email admin@richmondmainstreet.org

Swap and Open Studios this Saturday 8am-3pm!

The Bridge Storage Swap Meet will be held this Saturday, 10/15/2011 from 8am to 3pm at 23 Maine Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801. There will also be open art studios at the adjacent Bridge Art Space throughout the day (times vary depending upon artists' moods ;). Admission and parking are free. Wheelchair accessible. There will be a variety of old and new merchandise, including vintage clothing (just in time for Halloween) records, antiques, collectibles and more. There will also be free/sliding bicycle, courtesy the Bicycle Art Salon, and Slimm Buick, Bridge Storage & Art Space is off Hwy. 580 & Harbour, not far from Historic Point Richmond. Come by the swap then head out there for the Homefront Festival!) There is still some vendor space available, as well, starting at $15 for a 10x10 spot. FREE for customers of Bridge Storage and Bridge Art Space tenants. For vendor information or a tour of the facility, call (510) 233-3348 visit www.BridgeStorageSwapMeet.webs.com 

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Slimm Buick to guest DJ in Sacramento

Slimm Buick will be the guest DJ during band breaks at the upcoming Hardcore Hippytonk All-day-deal Rockabilly, Americana, Country Festivus at Swabbie's on the River, Sunday, Aug. 21st from 12pm to 7pm. Bands include the West Nile Ramblers, Countrytrash, Quarterman Jack, Jenny lynn and Her Real Gone Daddies, the Fortunate Few, Miss lonely Hearts, and the Devils Train. All Ages, all Day ... bring the old folks bring the kids -- under 12 and over 80 free! $6 all others. For more see http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=232958186745157.

In addition to years of DJ video work, Slimm Buick is a well known artist in the Bay Area. Slimm's multi-media, watercolors and kinetic artwork have been shown in major museums, such as San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Gardens. Slimm is best known for movable works of art, or "Art Bikes", such as Rawhide and the Punching Clown Bike. He has been seen in movies, and featured in a Documentary Channel production of Weird Wheels, amongst others.  Slimm also has a studio at BridgeArtSpace in Richmond, CA. He is currently booking his Winter-Spring shows in the Sacramento and the Bay area. For booking information or more see SlimmBuick.com or call 510-230-8270 or 323-6477, or email sales@slimmbuick.com.

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Swap and Open Studios this Saturday!

RICHMOND, CA – The Bridge Storage Swap Meet will be held this Saturday, July 16th from 8am to 3pm at 23 Maine Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804. There will also be open art studios at the adjacent Bridge Art Space throughout the day (times vary). Admission and parking are free. There will be a variety of old and new merchandise, including records, antiques, collectibles and bicycles. There will also be free/sliding bicycle, courtesy the Bicycle Art Salon, and Slimm Buick, the first ever Resident Artist Award winner at Bridge. Bridge Storage & Art Space is located at 23 Maine Ave, 94804 where South 1st Street ends near Hwy. 580, just past El Cerrito, CA. There is plenty of free parking, pets on a leash are welcome, and it easily accessible by those who get around on wheels and/or are disabled. There is still some vendor space available, as well, starting at $15 for a 10x10 spot. For vendor information or other information, call (510)233-3348 or (831)440-7699 or visit www.BridgeStorageSwapMeet.webs.com or visit the event page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160828150655751 and join our group at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridge-Storage-Swap-Meet/103106203099029

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