| SLAVE LEIA VIDEO SHOOT AT COMIC-CON! |
[Jul. 9th, 2009|09:58 am] |
Have a Slave Leia Costume? Wanna be in an upcoming episode of How To Draw STAR WARS? Artist Matt Busch and the folks at www.LeiasMetalBikini.com are teaming up to do a video shoot at Comic-Con International on July 24th.
If you want in this fun opportunity, then meet at the Gentle Giant booth at 1pm on Friday, dressed ready to kill... Jabba!
For more information, visit http://www.LeiasMetalBikini.com
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| New Vid: Matt Busch goes to JAPAN! |
[Jul. 1st, 2009|01:44 pm] |
Check out this clip from ILLUSTRATION NATION! Here you'll see me and my buddy Scott attempt to learn Japanese and navigate the streets of Shinjuku. You'll also see a native get a little too close and personal, and what I resort to drinking when uber-thirsty.
I also examine Japanese toilets before hitting the streets of Shibuya with fellow STAR WARS artists Randy Martinez and Denise Vasquez. You'll see Darth Vader's pimp hotel, and the adventure of looking for love in all the wrong places.
Wanna see more? You can order the DVD now at:
http://www.MattBusch.com/store.htm |
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| SPEAKING THIS WEEKEND AT THE DETROIT WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL! |
[Jun. 22nd, 2009|07:16 pm] |
If you live in the midwest, are an aspiring artist, filmmaker, or just love checking out local talent and film, then you'll want to make your way to the 2009 Detroit Windsor International Film Festival. The events run this Friday, June 26th, through Saturday the 27th. Plenty of incredible films will be screened, as well as cool workshops, panels, presentations, and more from top professionals in the industry.
I'll will be giving such a presentation on Saturday... AND IT'S FREE! The event is from Noon to 1pm at the TechFair, which is the Walter B. Ford II Building at the College fro Creative Studies downtown. Here's the skinny:
BREAK INTO THE BIZ with artist Matt Busch
Saturday June 27, Noon - 1pm, TechFair
Detroit's own Hollywood artist Matt Busch has worked in virtually every aspect of motion picture pre, principal, and post production. As an illustrator, he has produced hundreds of posters, book covers, and products for Hollywood Properties like STAR WARS, LORD OF THE RINGS, and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. He has also been involved with designing storyboards and character designs for movies like THE MATRIX and CON AIR. He's even directed numerous shorts for Lucasfilm and his own independent features like CONJURE and ILLUSTRATION NATION.
Join Matt Busch for an hour of fun as he covers all the tricks of the trade, not only with creating dynamic images, but how to break into the industry of comics, pop culture, and filmmaking. Matt will share some of his adventures and give unique insight to how you can make your dreams true- whether working for your favorite publisher, studio, or how to make your own ideas a force to be reckoned with. Matt will also show some videos, have giveaways and even prizes!
You've been hearing all about Hollywood moving productions to Detroit- come on out and see what's been happening. Get a foot on the inside before it explodes! More info at www.dwiff.org. |
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| Wanna contact the dead? How to Perform a Konxari Reading! |
[Jun. 10th, 2009|10:45 am] |
Wanna contact the dead?
No, seriously. I've just produced a new video that shows how to use Konxari Cards to communicate with those on the other side. This may sound complicated, but this user-friendly video will show you all you need to know in less than 5 minutes!
The video below will have you solving your poltergeist problems in no time flat. Whether you're eager to ghost hunt, or contact a loved one long-gone, here you'll learn the simple steps to utilize the Konxari, quick and easy.
For more information, or where to order your own deck of Konxari Cards, visit www.konxari.com! |
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| MATT BUSCH A GUEST AT DISNEY WORLD THIS WEEKEND! |
[May. 21st, 2009|04:20 pm] |
This weekend at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando Florida is the opening of STAR WARS WEEKENDS! Matt Busch will be a guest signing autographs along with actors Ray Park, Warwick Davis, and James Arnold Taylor.
Plenty of copies of the book You Can Draw STAR WARS will be on hand in the Star Tours Store (Wicket's Warehouse), and Busch will be signing on Saturday, May 23rd from 11am to 1pm and from 4pm to 6pm.
Busch will also be filming this weekend for an upcoming episode of You Can Draw STAR WARS, so bring your costumes, spirits, and be ready for anything! |
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| Unlocking the Secrets of Konxari! |
[May. 7th, 2009|09:24 am] |
I've just produced a new video: Unlocking the Secrets of Konxari. Please check it out! It's based on the ghost-hunting card set produced by The IRM Foundation, which I've been hired to be the official spokesperson for.
The video explores the paranormal world of Konxari, which gives one the opportunity to communicate with those on the other side. Hear experts from around the world discussing the ancient origins, and how the cards are used today.
Unlocking the Secrets of KONXARI
These cards are really creepy-cool. Seriously. I wouldn't be a part of this if it wasn't something I'd back all the way.
You can always find out more about Konxari, including how to get your own set of cards at:
www.Konxari.com |
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| MY ONLINE HOMES |
[May. 5th, 2009|07:32 pm] |
With the advent of relentless social networking websites that keep popping up, I thought I'd take the time to give you an update on where you can find me, in case you're looking.
MattBusch.com - First and foremost, this will always be your number one source for all things Planetmatt. If you ever want the skinny on me or projects I'm involved with, this is the first place to get the full scoop. Galleries, videos, news, the whole bit. Check out the official site HERE.
MySpace - I update this more than any of the social networking sites. Most of the videos are on MySpaceTV and the photo and art galleries are pretty extensive, too. Be sure to add me as a friend HERE.
LiveJournal - This is the primary site that I use for blogging. Add me to your friends' list and read about what I've been up to. This is the only place you'll see rants about stuff other than work, though there's planet of that, too. Check it, HERE.
FaceBook - I don't see what the fuss is about FaceBook. I thought MySpace was just fine. Well, I've suddenly reconnected with everyone from high school, too, so if you're on, add a brutha HERE.
Twitter - As if these sites aren't streamlined enough, you can see what I'm doing right now and follow me at my Twitter Suite right HERE.
YouTube - Honestly, from what I can tell, YouTube's video quality is far less than MySpaceTV and even FaceBook's video players. But- I do have a lot of rare videos at my YouTube Channel, so check it and subscribe HERE.
DeviantArt - I'm not on there often, as I find the site complicated and have a hard time getting basic functions to work. But, for those that dig it, you can watch and favourite some of my art HERE.
German Website - Don't forget to check out my official German web site, MattBusch.de. Even if you can't read it (I can't either) you may enjoy another look at my work. There are some exclusives, too. Check it HERE. |
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| LUCASFILM AUCTIONS BUSCH ART TO HELP AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS! |
[Apr. 14th, 2009|04:48 am] |
In an effort to help the Australian Red Cross aid the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, Lucasfilm is auctioning off an extremely limited print illustrated by Matt Busch. The print being auctioned is titled "Evolution of the Empire" and was previously sold exclusively in London at Celebration Europe in 2007.
The art features all of the clone troopers and stormtroopers from all six movies of the STAR WARS saga. These are over-sized lithographs, not to be confused with the smaller 24" posters that were also produced. They originally sold for approx. $300 U.S. dollars then, and of course it's virtually impossible to get one of these now. As it is, there are only 66 of these numberes and embossed prints in existence!
Lucasfilm is graciously offering this from their collection for a great cause. You can bid on the print via Ebay right HERE! Hurry before it's too late! |
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| MAGICK TABOO PODCASTS FEATURE MWAH TALKIN' KONXARI CARDS... |
[Apr. 10th, 2009|12:51 pm] |
Here's two podcast episodes I did at the MAGICK TABOO Studios a week or so ago. These are a hoot, and quite interesting, but lengthy, so I'd suggest playing these in the background when you're multitasking on you're PC / Mac... Here's the skinny:
The Pagan / Paranormal Podcast called MAGICK TABOO has devoted two entire episodes to discussion on Konxari Cards! Hosted by Deo and Ambrosia, Konxari spokesperson Matt Busch and Konxari game advisior R. Wold Baldassarro stopped by the studio for the in-depth conversation.
Episode 86 begins with some quick news, then dives right Busch and Wolf talking everything Konxari Cards- exactly what they are, how to communicate with the deceased, and how to help them find resolution and rest in peace. To listen, Right click and Save Target HERE.
Episode 87 begins with Matt Busch doing a Konxari reading live in the studio. Is the Magick Taboo studio haunted? The results are incredible! Deo also tries his hand at using Konxari Cards in Tarot fashion. To listen, Right click and Save Target HERE.
You can listen to more episodes at www.MagickTaboo.com.
Don't forget, you can always learn everything Konxari at the official website, www.konxari.com.
And, don't forget to add Konxari as a friend on MySpace at www.MySpace.com/Konxari. |
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| Dude- I'm the spokesperson for KONXARI CARDS! |
[Apr. 3rd, 2009|11:32 am] |
One of the deals I've has been cooking up in the last couple months is to take the reins of an incredible new paranormal deck of cards called Konxari, signing on as the official spokesperson. This may seem like an odd side of the fence for me to get involved in, but when you see how cool these cards are, you'll know why! Check them out at the offcial site, www.konxari.com.
Here's the Press Release:
ARTIST MATT BUSCH NAMED SPOKESPERSON FOR KONXARI CARDS
NEW YORK, NY-- The IRM Foundation has announced that the official spokesperson for Konxari Cards is pop culture artist extraordinaire, Matt Busch. Mostly know for his work on Hollywood properties, Busch has made a nitch in the fandom world with his outgoing presence with zany video tutorials that have exploded on the web and DVD. Says Busch, "I normally would never be interested in being a spokesperson for someone else's product, but Konxari Cards are just way too creepy cool."
Described as a cross between Tarot Cards and a Ouija Board, the Konxari is sure to take fans and paranormal enthusiasts by storm, allegedly giving people the ability to communicate with the 'other side'. Pronounced kon-zar-ee, the cards are said to have been created by the ancients as a form of Cartomancy. Now Konxari is offered as a set of 88 playing cards; a handy tool for those looking for a ghost hunt, séance, or spooked-out slumber party. The game is designed for 2 or more players, where after flipping a certain number of cards, the photos, symbols, and letters are assessed and interpreted as a message from the spirit world. The idea is to find ways to help agitated souls seeking resolution, so they can finally rest in peace and leave you alone.
The supernatural aside, Konxari Cards boast an incredible collection of award-winning photographer Paul Michael Kane's otherworldly images. Despite the fact that many of the photos appear to show impossible or metaphysical imagery, Kane swears that no PhotoShop was used. "The decision was made early on to let the images be subtle and not do any clichéd digital effects." comments Kane, "While I did use a number of physical slight-of-hand or in-camera tricks, there is no digital slicing, layers, or alterations of any kind." Knowing this makes the photos all the more impressive, and unsettling.
While spokesperson Busch is recognized for his work with mainstream properties like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Witchblade, he is quick to show his darker side. States Busch, "I have always been obsessed with the paranormal. I'm as skeptical as anyone, but I'm fascinated with the unknown." In 2001, Busch wrote an illustrated a comic book, Alizarin's Jounal, for Avatar Press; a story in which a paranormal investigator seeks answers from beyond. In 2006, Busch released his first feature length movie on DVD, Conjure, which was distributed by Razor Digital. The low-budget movie was a supernatural thriller and became the highest preselling movie of all time, according to HorrorMovies.com.
Currently, Busch gets to utilize the Konxari himself, being an adjunct Paranormal Investigator for P.R.I.S.M., the Paranormal Research and Informational Society of Michigan. "The cards are really unique, creepy, and will provide a lifetime of entertainment. In addition to being an incredible asset to your ghost-hunting experience, you'll never get tired of getting spooked by the messages you receive." Says Busch, "And with the wavering economy, a complete game with everything you need for only fifteen bucks is a steal." While the card game is sure to flourish in pop culture's already-huge love affair with all things ghost-hunting, you can expect to see Konxari Cards as the next household card game right next to Magic: The Gathering and Uno.
To view more images and learn more about Konxari, check out the official site:
www.konxari.com
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| This is totally true, by the way... Regardless of the day... |
[Apr. 1st, 2009|09:27 am] |
MATT BUSH APPEARING IN ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN SEQUEL!
It was recently announced at ComingSoon.Net that Matt Bush will play a notable part in the new Halloween Sequel, H2, written and directed by Rob Zombie. Matt joins a cast of familiars, including Scout Taylor-Compton, Tyler Mane, Danielle Harris, and Daniel Roebuck, all who were in Zombie's first Halloween outing.
No stranger to playing roles in horror movies, Matt has had cameos in a number of Rob Zombie's favorites, such as GOREGOYLES and BERSERKERS, before directing and starring in his own feature, CONJURE, which was released in 2006. Next month, Matt's long-awaited feature-length documentary of travel adventures, ILLUSTRATION NATION, will hit DVD.
Details on the part Matt will play in H2 remains tight, but you can read more about the movie and check out the Teaser Poster at ComingSoon.Net by clicking HERE! More soon! |
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| HOW TO DRAW ANIME / MANGA STAR WARS! |
[Mar. 16th, 2009|10:06 am] |
StarWars.com has recently released the third and final installment of my How to Draw Anime / Manga STAR WARS series. This article features a tutorial on how to draw Padme Amidala in the 3/4 view. You can check it out HERE!
You can also check out the first two Anime / Manga tutorials at StarWars.com HERE and HERE.
Lastly, stay tuned for Season 3 of How To Draw STAR WARS videos- the first of which will feature how to draw Anime / Manga, with footage in Japan! Details soon... |
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| How to Draw STAR WARS: Storyboards! |
[Feb. 13th, 2009|08:24 am] |
STAR WARS Artist Matt Busch continues his series- this time exploring the preproduction world of storyboarding. As Busch dons the fedora for another chapter of the ongoing Indiana Jones parody, you'll see how storyboarding and previsualization can help build the framework for movies, television, video games, music videos, and more.
How to Draw STAR WARS! Episode 14 of 21: Storyboarding!
In addition to the MySpace video above, you can it in higher resolution at StarWars.com right HERE. You can also see the complete collection of videos via Quicktime on DK's site HERE.
This is the last episode of Season 2, but fear not- Season 3 is on it's way and in the planning stages right now! Stay tuned... |
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| Another look at LONDON! |
[Feb. 3rd, 2009|07:26 am] |
My new documentary, ILLUSTRATION NATION, is due on DVD this Spring- but to help whet the appetite, here's another sneak peak!
This clip takes another look at a trip through London, where I was promoting the 30th Anniversary of STAR WARS at the Celebration Europe show. Here, you'll see me hone me British accent, experience prank backfire, and go through the wear and tear of travel.
Matt Busch goes to London! (Part 2)
Here's the first London clip, if you haven't seen it...
Matt Busch Goes To LONDON!
More on ILLUSTRATION NATION soon! |
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| NEW YORK COMIC CON! |
[Jan. 27th, 2009|07:31 am] |
A relatively new show on the pop culture convention circuit is the New York Comic Con, which has received a tremendous amount of buzz in the last couple years since its inception. Never one to miss a great opportunity, I'll will be there pimping the usual art and merch, plus previewing my latest endeavors.
Also on hand will be my partner in crime, Paul Michael Kane, who is the webmaster of www.MattBusch.com. Paul is also an accomplished photographer and will have something big to debut as well.
We'll have great deals and giveaways, so be sure to stop by, say hi, and take a look! The show runs next weekend at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, February 6th through the 8th. You can find more info at
www.NewYorkComicCon.com. |
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| VACATION PICS UPLOADED. |
[Jan. 8th, 2009|09:06 am] |
I'm back from my Mexican Adventure and already in the swing of things back to work... But- I've uploaded 50 pics to my MySpace account. Check 'em out!
Feel free to join me on the journey that starts HERE... |
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| ON VACATION |
[Dec. 28th, 2008|01:42 pm] |
Hard to believe, isn't it? Sure, I've had the pleasure of traveling to some really nice places, but it's always been work-related. And yes, I always have fun on the road (See ILLUSTRATION NATION) but I'm usually on a business mission, so here I am finally taking a dream vacation. Somewhere tropical... A nice all-inclusive resort where Alley and I can be pampered for an entire week... A little place called CANCUN, MEXICO Baby!
My first REAL vacation! An entire week with no work. I'm actually a little nervous. Like, if I don't have anything in front of me to be productive, like, I might start doing caricatures of other guests on the beach or something. But I think it'll be good for me...
White sand. Crystal blue water. Non-stop margaritas. Non-stop food. Non-stop dessert. Personal massages. Exotic shopping. Mayan ruin tours. Scuba. Naps under the sun. Dancing the night away. And a New Year's Eve on the beach under a Mexican Moon. Yeah... I've earned this.
So I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year now, since I won't be back until next week. But I also wanted to take the time to reflect on 2008 and look ahead to 2009. It's kind of a self-indulgent thing that sometimes families and business do to let everyone know what they've been up to at-a-glance. I always enjoy reading these, but if you don't, have a Happy New Year and click somewhere else. Otherwise, here's my year:
January 2008 started with a bang, as my web designer (Paul Michael Kane) and I kicked it off with a brand new version of MattBusch.com. If you haven't been there in a while, you should. Lots to see and do. I also illustrated the cover to a book called WALT DISNEY: The American Dreamer, and wrote a 12 page article for ART SCENE INTERNATIONAL Magazine, detailing how I illustrated the STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH Style D One Sheet Movie Poster. As well, I returned to teaching (I'm a professor at Macomb College) after a year-long hiatus.
Much of February and March was spent illustrating trading cards and sketch cards based on the TV show HEROES, LORD OF THE RINGS Masterpieces 2 and INDIANA JONES Heritage sets. The first of 7 brand new Season 2 How To Draw STAR WARS episodes were released Online. It was also announced that Tobey Maguire would be starring in the upcoming movie AFTERBURN, based on a comic book that I illustrate all the covers for.
In April and May I started a 3 part How To Draw Manga tutorial series for StarWars.com. The <http://www.mattbusch.com/rotj.htm">25th Anniversary poster I illustrated for RETURN OF THE JEDI</a> was also released, and I was a guest on the White Zombie episode of the TV show NIGHTMARE SINEMA.
In June, as new episodes of How To Draw STAR WARS were continually released, I also made a new video showing how I illustrate covers for AFTERBURN, and I was a guest speaker at the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival.
July was easily the biggest month in the history of, well... Me. My new Artbook, THE WORLDS FO MATT BUSCH was released, to which I also produced a parody Infomercial for. Volume 2 of YOU CAN DRAW STAR WARS was released on DVD. I was a Featured Special Guest at Comic-Con International in San Diego. And, um, oh yeah- I WENT TO JAPAN! What an incredible experience that was!
In August, Version 2.0 of my official German Website was released. I was also a guest on the Canadian TV show The COMIC BOOK SYNDICATE, and my art was licensed for usage for the SIMS video game.
September and October were spent putting the final touches on my documentary, but I also went to Texas to sign the CLONE WARS poster I illustrated, based on the new STAR WARS CARTOON movie / TV Show.
In November, I became the worlds first 501st Honorary Member to get their armor- becoming an actual Stormtrooper: TK3477! It's also when ILLUSTRATION NATION made it's theatrical debut, which you can expect to see on DVD at some point next year.
This month, a STAR WARS character I somewhat created and was named after me was turned into an action figure from Hasbro! Currently on my desk, a plethora of art for HARD ROCK CAFE.
Phew. Exhausting. I guess I do need a vacation.
Anyway, I'm outta here. See y'all next year. Have a safe holiday and may 2009 be fun and prospurous for us all. We've got some new leadership and all kinds of changes and sacrifices to make. Let's hope that things are done going down and can bounce back up for a change.
Peace, Love, and Energy Drinks,
Matt! |
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| New STAR WARS Figure named after Matt Busch??! |
[Dec. 16th, 2008|10:15 am] |
Haha! Crazy...
December 15th, 2008
HASBRO RELEASES NEW STAR WARS ACTION FIGURE NAMED AFTER MATT BUSCH!
Hasbro, the official licensee for STAR WARS toys, has released a new "Droid Factory" collection of action figures, where collecting six figures gives you six extra pieces to create an all-new "Build-a-Droid" figure. The new series lets you build MB-RA-7, a character somewhat created by and named after artist Matt Busch.
After the first STAR WARS film was released in 1977, Kenner (a subsidiary of Hasbro) released "Death Star Droid", a chrome protocol-type droid which was later named as an RA-7 droid. Comments Busch, "The Death Star Droid as seen in the movie is actually black, though a memorable chrome RA-7 droid communicates with R2-D2 in the Jawa Sandcrawler."
Fast forward to 1998, almost a decade before the book You Can Draw STAR WARS was released, Busch was the regular writer and artist of the "How to Draw STAR WARS" articles for STAR WARS KIDS Magazine. "To help make these tutorials fun for kids, I wrote and illustrated them as if a droid was teaching you. I always loved the look of the RA-7 droid, and so, to give this fictional teacher an identity, I simply tagged on my initials, making him MB-RA-7."
Over the course of two years, every issue of STAR WARS KIDS featured a drawing tutorial, lead by MB-RA-7. Now you can build your own MB-RA-7, by collecting the new wave of "Build-a-Droid" STAR WARS figures, which includes General Grievous, Bail Organa, and FX-6! Hasbro STAR WARS figures can be found in any store that sells toys. |
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| At XcapeCon this weekend, JOKER Poster Revealed! |
[Nov. 21st, 2008|12:29 pm] |
This weekend on Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, the second annual XcapeCon will be happening at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre in Flint, Michigan. I'll be in attendance to shake things up and have a bevy of art and merch on display and for sale.
In addition, the first 25 folks through the door will get a FREE limited edition Heath Ledger JOKER poster, illustrated by yours truly! If you miss getting there early, you can still purchase one of these bad boys that tributes an incredible talent at the height of his ability, though sadly before his untimely departure.
For more information on the show, go to www.XcapeCon.com! See you there! |
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| TONIGHT: World Premiere of ILLUSTRATION NATION! |
[Nov. 20th, 2008|07:26 am] |
TONIGHT!
At the Main Art Movie Theater
118 North Main Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
ILLUSTRATION NATION
Tickets $9.25 (General Admission) at the Box Office
6:30pm Mingle with Matt and crew in the lobby, bring cameras- take pictures with Stormtroopers, and get a good seat!
7:00pm Screening of short films, animations, and killer behind-the-scenes material.
7:30pm Matt throws SWAG at people and introduces the World Premiere of ILLUSTRATION NATION!
9:30pm Meet and Greet with Matt and crew in the side lobby. Exclusive Merchandise available.
10:00pm-ish AFTER-PARTY! A block away at Mr, B's on Main Street. All are welcome. Party like a rock star until kicked out.
2:00am Designated driver gets you home. Not necessarily yours.
See you tonight! |
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