Well - we did it....MOTORCITYBLOG is helping to sponser an event out of town....
So - if your in Los Angeles on Saturday March 8th stop on over to Meltdown Comics on Sunset in Los Angeles for the premiere of MOTORCITY COMIC !
The book is a full length rockabilly monster magna and we have been shooting you bits and pieces here on MCB over the past 2 years. Look for a copy soon here at the local shops.
MCB managed to hook up 4 passes to The Devil Doll show for giveaways at the premiere. Devil Doll is playing with 3 Bad Jacks over at The Key Club on March 15th and thanks to our pal Zach who runs the promotions over there we will be onsite to raffle them off at the show.
So make sure to pick up a copy of this fantastic book from Gavin Hignight and Jetilla Lewis asap from your local dealer and if it isnt on the shelves ASK FOR IT!!!
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Saturday, March 8th 2008 7pm-10pm
Los Angeles – CA, Melt Gallery is proud to present GREASERS, GHOULS & GALS – a group art exhibition in connection with the release of the independent comic book graphic novel Motor City.
It will be an evening of ghoul-filled goodness as local area artists plus artists from Detroit, Denver, San Francisco and New York City come together for a group show celebrating rockabilly culture, psychobilly music, classic monsters, comic books, and the classic American pin-up girl. The evening is a release party, book signing and art show all in one!
GREASERS, GHOULS & GALS is an opportunity to view and purchase custom works by more than 20 artists working in various mediums such as paintings, prints, and photographs. It’s also the first opportunity to purchase Motor City: Volume 1, and to get your copy signed by the illustrator and writer who will both be attending the event.
Motor City is a rockabilly monster manga published by Rebel Sidekick Studios. Motor City is written by Gavin Hignight (writer for the animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Geek Magazine) and is the first full length graphic novel to be illustrated by emerging artist Jettila Lewis.
Artists participating in the show include:
Brandon Auman, TonyMech, William Seppuku , Sepenthes , Spencer Cross, Delmy Loy, Sabrina Allen , Dah Veed, Lenora Claire , Krista Marlene, Phil Harris ,Gea Philes , Glen Hanson, Lisa Boyle , Greg Hignight , Jennifer Carbajal, Steve Hernandez, Ben Strawn, Marc Nischan, Tina L. Corrales, Kiyoshi Nakazawa (Drunken Master Zine), Joe Mac, Jami Lee Rosa, Fawn Lau, Neri Rivas, and Puede One
About Melt Gallery:Melt Gallery is a creative space located inside Meltdown Comics’ 9,000 sq. foot store located in the thriving heart of Hollywood. It is primed for hosting book signings, art events and live music and has done so successfully since its inception. The gallery is located at 7522 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90046.
The evening is sponsored by clothing companies LUCKY 13 www.lucky13apparel.com, Dogpile www.dp-77.com and Monster Squad NYC (http://www.monstersquadnyc.com/) and www.MOTORCITYBLOG.net with a ticket raffle for Devil Doll show at the Key Club
Attendees can also look forward to free drinks from RedRum along with the best in classic garage, rockabilly, psychobilly and good ol’ fashion rock ‘n’ roll!
