A few examples of artwork from the upcoming Megane Zine art show Jan. 9th featuring Ed Templeton, Jun Oson, Anamachy painting, Shinpei Onishi, Maya Nukumizu, Yu Nagaba, Ly, Hidehito Shinno and Koichiro Takesue.

More information and artwork on the Gallery website. A custom Ed Templeton shirt will be available for the opening. Check back for details.

Opening Jan. 9th

Megane Zine is a regular publication aimed at introducing artwork of young, up-coming Japanese artists to the United States. “Megane” is Japanese for “glasses”, Megane Zine focuses it lens on the inspired achievements of these fantastic artists.

Megane Exhibition and Release Party: HVW8 Art + Design Gallery

http://www.hvw8.com/

661 N. Spaulding Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
Tel: 323.655.4898 January 9th, 2010, 7-10PM
All ages welcome.

Recent links about the show:

SHIFT MAGAZINE
http://www.shift.jp.org/en/blog/2009/12/megane-zine-2/

MOOKS
http://www.mooks.com/report/2009/12/megane-zine-2/

JEANSNOW
http://jeansnow.net/2009/12/17/megane-zine-2/

PLUS 81
http://www.plus81.com/plus/review/megane_zine_2nd.php

PANORAMA
http://blog.shop.pnrm.jp/?eid=215626

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Thank-you to everyone who stopped by our HVW8 Holiday party. Coultrain, I Ced, Computer Jay, Jessica (TeLuv) and J-1 performed live while people enjoyed some pabst  beer and the Kogi Korean BBQ truck.

A live podcast recorded at the party will be posted online shortly.

Happy Holidays and New Year from HVW8!

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Shafiq Husayn’s En’ A-Free-Ka Band rehearses for their upcoming show at HVW8’s downtown rehearsal.

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Computer Jay gets down with I Ced at the HVW8 downtown rehearsal space. Watch out for new Master Blazter and Hawthorne Headhunter combinations in 2010.

HVW8 and Hawthorne Headhunters make Gilles Petersons BBC best of 2009!

The 2009 All Winners Show

Follow HVW8 on Twitter

Download Hawthorne Headhunters from iTunes HERE.

I Ced and Coutrain from the Hawthorne Headhunters will be performing at the HVW8 Gallery this Saturday from 2 – 6pm.

HVW8 Holiday Party featuring Coultrain, Computer Jay, J-1 and I Ced.

This Saturday, 2- 6pm at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery, 661 N. Spaulding Ave, 90026.

Beer provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon.

A few works by Ed Templeton for the upcoming Megane Zine release party and group exhibition on Jan. 9th at the HVW8 Art + Design Gallery.

The new Dam-Funk video for Mirrors, shot partially behind the HVW8 Gallery.

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Gallery photos including the Michael, Kevin and Geoff show up until Dec. 20th. HVW8 Gallery open Tuesday through Sunday, 1- 7pm.

Hawthorne Headunters Osunlade remix makes it on the Benji B – Soulful Beats – Best of 2009 part 1 year end special.

Look for a new 12″ out soon.

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Photos from Saturday’s parking lot party behind HVW8 Gallery with Stamp’d featuring Mike Flo (Dead Prez), Rob Roy, Coultrain and the Keyishe.