We have a winner!

Congratulations to our Circa comp winner Michael Wright of Glenrothes who wins a Focus tee signed by the Circa team.
The answer was of course Mystery, not Zero. look out for the new comp in the free Skinny mag, win yourself some new sneaks!

XM2 bust but the footage is aw guid!!

Livi footage ahoy!

Edit 1 here.

and

Edit 2 here.

Enjoy peoples and good work Perry, just take care of the camera next time. Ha ha!

Monday

The weekend is over, Livi Pure Fun was Pure Fun and everyone who went had a ball. Massive congratulations to Sprocket, King of Livi. Life in the Auld Dug yet!

Here is a rundown of things coming...

First thing is if you are in London next week check out the show by Matt Irving. He's the dude that does Delphi T Shirts that you see in Focuses Easterly and Westerly.

Mavie, Alex and The Jam will be there before they head to Malmo for the European Yahtzee Championships with The Harmony.

News is filtering it's way into the Information Center to suggest there is a Zero event at Kelvingrove near the end of July and then a Blueprint tour shortly after.

More news on those when we get it.....told you we were good.

Hell Yea!

LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI, LIVI,

Get to Livi this weekend you scumbags.

Rain or shine, soundsystem or a wee wireless get there!

Shred the eye ball till it bleeds.

Rad

Alright folks, it's that time of year for Radworx.

Brush up on your skills every day Monday to Friday with 'expert' skateboard tutors Glen Bolland, Paul Silvester, Mavie, The Jam and other guests. Can't wait to see this!

Any job, this is the flyer, click to enlarge and go along if you need some.....

More info here 01415488777

Aye eye.

The Bowl is ready to be shredded.

Friday night session, be there.

Eye.

Not Toilet.

Paint and time contributors -Napalm Jeff, Alex Irvine, Command and MF.

Mike Watt

Listen to Mike Watt's radio shows here.

Every show starts with a Coltrane track and the 100th show is with Todd Congelliere. More here.

The chat is amazing.

San Pedro.

Pulling teeffh.

Re. Glen Bolland v's Lee Ralph

In response to your blog competition........ the head to head went down well over 2 years ago in Melbourne. It was a close run thing, and the judges were divided. Lee still HAS teeth, but his raw baheed and bear-like hairy chest and shoulders gave him the edge. This is the photo finish, and you can see that he quite clearly wins by a head, a rather huge one at that! hehheh, see ye the morn, Glenx

Keats and Yeats are on your side!

I spotted the newest issue of The NME the other day and by jingo I nearly dropped my veggie bacon butty! Twenty years since the release of The Queen Is Dead? Blimey! Two decades later it's still one of my favourite albums of all time and if you've never heard it, you should.

I met Andy Rourke at a party in Manchester a few months back and I gave him a John Peel badge. He was stoked, I was stoked.

All hail The Smiths!

Bloody Swan!

Looks like it should be an album cover but it's just another quiet night in with Div. He's just back from the Download Festival with Alex Irvine which had the Snickers bowl at it. Div being Div got extremely pissed and skated the beast of a bowl with no pads or helmet on and came 4th. Tony Alva came up to him afterwards and told him "i like your style Div", go on! Fueled with that he got even more pissed and got thrown out of the VIP area. Rock n Roll.

4:20 Dude

Good Bloggins, another post, that's three in one day.

Cutting edge.

Anyway thought this was pretty funny......

The Oz patrol minus Mavie are about to get on a flight to Amsterdam. Without knowing it Nate managed to book the same flight as Morgan....the 4:20 out of Glasgow.

It was recently explained to me that 4:20 is known as stoners hour. I have a feeling that may be a very appropriate hour for these parrots to leave on......have fun.

Meantime, us left here can look at a fairly recent Morgan interview.

Please note one of his favourite spots in Glasgow. That's two mentions in one day. GO GB!

Photo by whoever took it.

Frog march

News just in from Alex.....

Div got 4th place at the Snickers Bowl competition this weekend. No pads, plenty of booze and some metal got him amped for some proper vert.

Good jobbins Bertie.

Good bloggins.

This picture is not Div, but is the bowl.

Freestyle Measuring

Welcome to the new fun game called Freestyle Measuring. It's been pioneered by Whitelock, D.Smith and now every man and his dog is at it. Bolland has been taking it a step further and measuring whilst on the move. Car or bike it's up to you! Get yourself a good quality mesuring tape and get measuring- freestlye. Yea, yea, busy in glasgow lalalalala 'anonymous'.

What a blast.

Hey Sam P can i post your chocks away picture? Start voting folks. (It's funny)

More decks in this week. Some Plan B and perhaps some DGK. Hey that's what the kids want. And for the adults we've got some more Consolidated and Creature. Heroin Illustrator 4 coming back in again after selling through in 3 days. Oh yea, the Perfect 8 is coming in this week. I've been skating one and it's true, it's perfect.

Play some Devo, measure something you can't see and do a GB at the GB's.

Go Bob!

Lifted from Fecal Face-

There has been some really stupid shit in skateboarding in recent years (won't name names), but this is Bob Burnquist grinding some rail and then base jumping into the Grand Canyon! poop?! Wow man! can't believe he ever rode for Antihero (great video)... Remember being kinda proud to be a skater? Those were the days.

Exactly.

Krooked, Spannos and The Mouth

Last weekend we here at Focus West put on some visual entertainment for the skateboarding brother's. First up was the Real DVD which was the lead up to the main feature, Krooked. It'll be out next week with a new Anti Hero disc too.

Deluxe = Hard working dudes. (That's 3 dvd's in a week)

After night fell and the young lovers had put it away we moved all the projection to the Kelvingrove Amphitheatre and had a rather rebellious showing of Harvey Spannos. Good turn up from everyone. We'll do it again, but maybe somewhere else, with a different film and without the mouth.

Kelvingrove has been the place of choice this week. I suspect Jamie is getting ready to go there now. Hopefully he'll see Morgan before he comes and goes on Tuesday.

Sun = good times..

Step it up people!

Throughout select dates in July and August the Wee Red Bar in Edinburgh's art college plays host to Step It Up. Roots music is the order of the night from residents Mark 92 and Cedric Minel and all proceeds from all nights go towards the MS Stem Cell appeal.

If you need more info check out Step It Up and Stem Cell Apppeal. Please add these peeps to your MySpace friends and help spread the word. Cheers.

Cliché De Félicitations!

Super congratulations go out to Cliche who have just picked up the Transworld award for the best skate team in the whole goddamn world. Nice one boys, making all us Euros proud!

Swooshtastica

Another great turn out for Glasgow West. There was some frenzied signing going on in between stickering Neil Smith's back. Apparently this happened at every date on the tour, ah fun and games. There was a man with Snakehips checking out for the most destroyed shoes and here's two lucky winners who got some new sneaks. The sesh at Kelvingrove went off, look out for Sam Ashley's photo's in Document and footage from Blueprint's Dan Magee. Colin Kennedy mentioned about a Blueprint tour happening soon, we'll keep you posted.

Terry and 1st June

May has left the building and June has arrived.

She is looking pretty hot. Today at 4.30pm we've got Colin Kennedy and Nike SB chums arriving at the shop to sign their sole to Focus, then hop on the 6.00pm tube to Kelvingrove to show the skills only the swoosh can give you. Which leads on nicely to remind you that you too can wear a pair tomorrow, with lots of free shoes to give out. Come on down....the price is right!

Mark Gonzales. Saturday 3rd June 6.30pm.

That's all you need to know......except there is again a box of Krooked product to go your way. Will it make you skate like Gonz? Doubt it.

Later on Saturday there may be something else happening, but the word will spread for that on the night.

We're only 3 days into June and already things are off the charts.

When the Commander gets back I'll get a statement regarding Livi Skate Party-Scoregon's own tent city.

Krooked Premiere back to the top!!

Here it is folks the most anticipated film since Rocky II. This Saturday 3rd of June at 6.30pm in the Glasgow branch of Focus is the one and only Scottish Premiere of Krooked Kronicles. There's a bunch of free Krap (actually a bunch of Krooked merchandise) to be given out and expect 30 minutes of skating and Gonzoland antics!

Guest riders section features Christian Hosoi, Marc Johnson, Guy Mariano, Pat Duffy, Lance Mountain, Jason Dill, John Cardiel, Dustin Dollin, Matt Rodriguez and more.

Only available in Scotland from Focus.

Although Adidas have been involved in skateboarding for a few years now it's only this time round that they're going full tilt at it and lucky old us have been selected as the only Scottish stockists. The line features some classics such as the Superstar and the Stan Smith and some new additions like the Carcel.

Click here for some more images.

Evan Hecox designed the Stan Smith above and this will undoubtedly be one of the most sought after models. The footwear and clothing ranges will be arriving some time in July and if you want any more details just phone us on 0131 229 9009 or e-mail us here.

Don't forget the Adidas sponsored Krooked Premiere this Saturday 3rd June in our Glasgow store.

Good Show

Thanks to everyone who turned up for the Circa signing in the shop and premiere last night, go on the Glasgow crew. The second showing was packed down the sides, which stressed the Filmhouse staff out, don't know something to do with fire safety, ah well all good. After the film there was a wee sesh at the Sheraton ledge then down to Dynamic Earth which was a bust straight away, so many kids. Back to the Sheraton where Peter Ramondetta laid down a 5.0 then off to the pub for far too many. Just remember Ferg that's one all at pool, decider next time.

The Circa team signed a Focus tee for us as a prize which is up for grabs if you can answer this extremely difficult question, What board company does Adrian Lopez skate for?
e-mail us your answer here.

(Closing date for the contest is Friday June 9th)

Just a Minute.

Hey punks, The Minutemen documentary is almost out to buy.

I saw this up at Stereo back in December and it is really good. Think Streets On Fire or any Santa Cruz video.

You should check this out when it's released simply for the ethos that Mike Watt, D.Boon and George Hurley operated. Inspirational to say the least.

Mike Watt has a website(a.r)

Read this book(s.p)

Watch this film.(dep)

Get a copy of double nickles on the dime from here. (a.i)

Whether it's still having the same white van you used to tour in or re using your envelopes, JAM ECONO!

Circa Premiere this Monday in Edinburgh brother!!

Heads up people!! Monday 29th May is the date for the Scottish Premiere of the much anticipated Circa movie It's Time.

We've been lucky enough to be chosen by Circa as one of only two UK dates for this event. Also in attendance will be the US Circa team of Adrian Lopez, Peter Ramondetta, Colt Cannon ,Jon Allie, Tony Tave, Windsor James, Sierra Fellers, Grant Patterson, Dennis Durrant and some chap from Abroath called Ferg! Check out the details above. Entry to all the events is completely FREE!! Just pop into Focus Edinburgh or Glasgow for your free tickets. There will be a limited number of tickets available on the night.

If you need any more info please phone 0131 229 9009 or e-mail us here.

Spoked in the park

STOP PRESS!
All Spoked members (skaters stoked on cycling) there is a Critical Mass Bike ride tonight from George Square. 5.30 for 6pm.

From the website...Critical Mass is not an organization, it's an unorganized coincidence. It's a movement ... of bicycles, in the streets. Lycra for beginners.

Yes. Lets pedal. Ride it like you stole it!

This weekend Focus Glasgow has a stall at The Wee Chill. Aye man chilling. More details at Wee Chill It's up in Queen's Park on Sunday and you may see some muppets on bikes too.

It's G.B's birthday this weekend too. Guess his age for a prize.

Uncle John and Whitelock are also playing this weekend at Stereo. Stereo is shutting it's doors soon...don't fear though they have a new venue.

Things to remember:

June 1st Nike SB UK tour, come and get CK's autograph.

June 3rd Krooked Premiere, Lots of free Krooked product to give out. Be there.

Thanks and good Thursday to you.

Ta to D.G for the image

Sport & Kultur

Get your sunglasses on . . . Summer's a coming, alongside 'the toothless wonder' who'll be teaching again at the skateparks of Blantyre and Carluke with Paul Silvester and co. at Radworks (get in touch with the shop for further info 0141 548 8777).

Lee Ralph v's Glen Bolland, who wins?

sKate Moss

Here's a sneak preview of a fashion shoot we did with the Skinny Mag, Seb and Francis are definitely two potential catwalk diva's, demanding dressing rooms full of blue smarties and goldfish! Look out for this in the July issue alongside an article about the grief at Bristo Square. Thanks to master lensman Daniel Rutter and Caroline Hurley for the help.

Krooked Premiere

Here it is folks the most anticipated film since Rocky II. Saturday 3rd of June 6.30pm in the bike shop, err sorry I mean the Glasgow branch of Focus, yeah Focus West, biscuits and all that..

Anyway 30 minutes of skating and Gonzoland antics!
Guest riders section features Christian Hosoi, Marc Johnson, Guy Mariano, Pat Duffy, Lance Mountain, Jason Dill, John Cardiel, Dustin Dollin, Matt Rodriguez and more.

I get goosebumps when the bassline thumps!!

Heads up Stussy faithful. The legendary Stussy parties come to Scotland on Friday May 19th at the Sub Club in Glasgow. Tickets are £5 available on the door on the night.

We have two V.I.P tickets and a set of Stussy rings to give away if you can answer this simple question...... Name the Massive Attack song which mentions Stussy. E-mail your answer to stussyVIP@focuspocus.co.uk

The winning entry will be drawn at random this Friday May the 12th at 6pm. Please include your name and address with your answer.

We have a winner!! Congratulations to Mark from Hamilton who won the tickets for the party. The correct answer was Eurochild. Thanks to everyone who entered including all the Stussy fans in Japan, that would have been some round trip for a party!!

Dundonian Weekend

This weekend is the official Dundee Council opening of The Onions skatepark. Focus Glasgow is doing a wee stall there tomorrow alongside some peh sellers, face paint shows and the finest skatepark I've ever been at.

Dundee is also appearing in RAD magazine online at When We Was Rad. TLB, ruler.

Dundee is also the home of the the 3 J's. Jute, Jam and journalism. 3 J's.

Dundee is the sunniest of all the Scottish cities as it's the only one facing south.

Dundee has a long successful history of bingo playing. The women working in the Jute mills needed fast hands working the machinery so when it came to filling out a scorecard they were fast. World record fast I'm told.

Friday quiz has two questions...

What was the trick Lee Ralph did at the 1st factory that got everyone talking?

What are you asking for if you say 'aninganinganauh'? (spelt like it sounds)

Dundee Day is now in session.