http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline Life... Independent! Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:23:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm sure we all remember when the Child Nutrition Act went out of style and our government said that corporations could not only put their products in front of our kids everyday but we also wouldn't "mandate" what was being served in our kids cafeterias any longer. Well the Child ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/07/03/eating-healthy-is-back-in-style-its-even-being-legislated-again-no-more-junk-food-in-our-schools/ We figure we won't do alot of talking about it we'll let you be the judge! Our INDIEpendence day campaign '09 or maybe try 2 years ago http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/07/01/apple-itunes-bites-legendmag-with-indie-pendence-day-campaign/ July 2009 Indie Events: Chicago, IL --Jul. 18–20 — Pitchfork Music Festival Coney Island, NY --TBA — Siren Music Festival New York, NY --Jul. 19–26 — Int’l Indie Film/Video Festival San Diego, CA --Jul. 23–26 — Comic Con San Francisco, CA --Jul. 17 — PSFK Conference (Marketing) If you know of any events that we missed, ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/07/01/july-2009-indie-events/ http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/30/the-philippino-culture-has-the-great-food-debate-traditional-or-fusion/ Pride: It’s Not Just About Being Gay… It’s About Being Naked Out and About: The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival keeps it indie in NY The Day That Indie Died… eMusic Adopts Major Labels, Increases Prices, and Effectively Kills Indie Music Looking for your soul? You might find Asya Shein, an Indie Legend in ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/29/catch-up-on-your-indie-intake-and-check-out-the-most-popular-posts-on-legendmag-last-week/ @indieblacksheep Finding out where the independent music store is closest to you just got a little easier. thinkindie.com/state.html # Is loving #IndieBlackSheep indies are getting together all over the place. Support independents! # Everyone remember to support independent businesses on the 4th of July. Feel free to use these banners. ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/27/recent-legendmag-twitter-updates-9/ What’s left to be said about Brooklyn and its place in the annals of rap history? How many songs have been written singing its praises? Who knows and who cares? As long as there are rap albums to be made, you’re more than likely to find at ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/26/out-and-about-the-brooklyn-hip-hop-festival-keeps-it-indie-in-ny/ As the from man for the Crown City Rockers, Raashan is no stranger to making music and controlling the crowd. His solo album Push that dropped a short time ago on OM Hip Hop was departure from his fronting of the popular hip hop band but was a welcome gesture ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/24/raashanahmad/ Alice Russell - Got the Hunger Download With a voice that fits perfectly in todays soul landscape of strong traditional voices with solid instrumentation Alice Russel is doing her part to keep good music alive. I've been dying to see her live and haven't had the chance to do so as of ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/24/onthedownload-2/ Here are some tools that I've used in my life and observations I've made interviewing tons of independents and learning lessons from my own life. 1) The most important thing, before your mental capacity, before your creativity, and is the most important key to your success is your health. It's not ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/23/7-tools-to-get-you-where-youre-going/ We found this film while surfing the indiegogo site for a future story. Film makers of all kinds gather on this site to share their dream of finishing a film. Here's an excerpt from a film called Rolling Stock still in the making. http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/22/indie-film-makers-are-looking-for-your-support-at-indiegogo/ WIN A FREE IPOD & WINE!!! http://bit.ly/bwU6t (by helping @Sabinalistic win a job!) Vote for her here: http://bit.ly/3naDK # http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/20/recent-legendmag-twitter-updates-8/ Car companies like Tesla and Aptera have made Cali the go to location for car innovation. Look, design, and most of all technology is what's driving the push. So it's should be of no surprise that yet another company is throwing their hat into the ring for the first 'real' ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/18/as-big-car-companies-strike-out-inde-car-companies-step-up-to-the-plate/ We have definitely been loving all the music we get because we have a mag but what's good if it's not shared? So we decided to start hitting you off with the great music that we get to hear all the time. Feel free to leave your thoughts about the ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/17/on-the-download-anne-king-britt-moody-mix-santogold/ I honestly try not to do articles on people whom I like because I don’t want to be biased and tell an unbalanced story. But there are times when that rule flies out the window and I have to share with the world some of the amazing people I come ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/16/asya/ Nothing like independent thinking outside the box, right? Well Murphy-Goode has done just that by holding a contest to win 6 months of employment as their social media coordinator. The requirements were simple: --Create a 60-second video --Submit an application --Promote the crap out of your video --Wait for the votes to roll ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/15/murphy-goode-winery-holds-contest-for-employment/ New music is out there waiting for you. Find it and share it, indies on tomorrow. Ayah - 'Might Not Be' Live (Acoustic) from Ayah on Vimeo. http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/14/good-music-from-an-exceptional-voice-ayah-flexes-the-golden-pipes/ This has been one of my favorite musical projects to date. The message is great AND the musicians are great. It doesn't get more independent then this and what a great cause. If you'd like to check out some of this live you can do just that on June 27th @ ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/12/playing-for-changes-gets-the-exposure-they-deserve-while-giving-us-the-message-we-need/ This is a brutal interview done by the Daily Show of an Editor at the New York Times. It made me happy we don't own a newspaper. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c End Times www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Newt Gingrich Unedited Interview http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/11/whats-black-and-white-and-red-all-over/ (sorry if you missed the tourney, it was this past Saturday) What a great tag line for a winery. Yup you heard it that right. There's a winery out there having loads of fun and what do you know it's not just for the oldies but goodies. Nope, Roshambo Winery is ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/11/indies-fighting-for-fun-in-a-winey-world/ *insert obnoxious echo effect* NEW MUSIC, MOS DEF, LETTERMAN....LETS GO! (via ishooteverything.com) http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/10/mos-def-moving-things-forwardsimmma-down-simma-down/ I was reading a blog that I read sometimes called THIS INDIE LIFE and he posed the question that alot of ask about whether something is still indie if it goes mainstream. The answer in my opinion is yes coupled with a it depends. But what struck me is that he ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/10/indie-is-not-a-genre-or-atleast-it-shouldnt-be/ The malls have been dead for years. Yes, people still go, but not when you're looking for most things progressive, trying to support indies, or just an all around concious shopper. Well, Indie-mart providees an alternative. Check them out June 21st in San Francisco. http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/09/indie-mart-says-fck-the-mall-shop-independent/ I won't lie. I've been glued to my monitor all day, watching, reading, and comprehending the Apple goodness. This is neither here-nor-there for you fine readers---unless you are as obsessive as I---but it got me to thinking about data and how we store it. Apparently, June is backup awareness month. And ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/08/all-this-tech-is-making-me-itch/ Be sure to take part in this years INDIEpendence campaign. A campaign dedicated to supporting independent businesses and artists this independence day. Here's the gist: Support your independent and local businesses by spreading these banners around where you can. Life...independent! http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/05/indiependence-day-campaign/ http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/04/illa-j-the-indie-soul-hopper-makes-a-fluid-video/ The good peeps at Make magazine have pulled off another successful Maker Faire. With a little bit of everything for everyone, there was so much to do! Two days are required to explore it fully. Everything from computer music, electronic demonstrations, fire arts, foodstuff, crafts and jewelry. The event was ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/04/maker-faire-2009/ It's not secret we think alot of J Boogie. Well along with his new release and a gang of hot remixes he gotten his friends to come along for the ride. Mikey Tello remixes his joint Inferno with some sugerhill gang flair. Click pic for the download. http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/03/bay-area-indie-staple-j-boogie-gets-a-hot-remix-of-inferno-by-mikey-tello/ you guess the company! http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/02/an-attempt-at-viral-goodnesss-doing-it-in-the-sf-was-a-great-place-to-start/ June 2009 Indie Events: Austin, Texas Jun. 24–27 — How Design Conference Boston, Massachusetts Jun. 11–18 — Boston Int’l Film Festival Brooklyn, NY Jun. 5–14 — Brooklyn Int’l Film Festival Los Angeles, CA Jun. 26–28 — Dwell On Design (Home) Long Beach, CA TBA — Sushi and Sake Festival Manchester, TN Jun. 11–14 — Bonnaroo Music and ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/01/june-2009-indie-events/ We have been a big supporter of eMusic for a while now. The indie-centric music service hit all the right notes, and just made sense--financially and systematically. Because of this, we spent a lot of time talking to music lovers in our daily lives about how good it was at ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/06/01/emusic-adopts-major-labels-kills-indie/ One of our favorite indie Mac software devs is having a 1-day 50% off sale! Hurry over before it's too late! http://www.panic.com # Who's going with us to LoveTech tonight!? http://www.lovetechsf.com # http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/30/recent-legendmag-twitter-updates-7/ HDTV Shakedown Intro #2 from HDTV Shakedown on Vimeo. Get the full scoop for yourself. http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/29/indies-fight-back-with-a-vimeo-supported-campaign-to-stop-hdtv-price-gouging/ Just when we thought we heard the last of Monster trademark litigations, they’ve defied all logic by attacking one of the last few American companies that actually manufacture their own products - Monster Transmission. In these economic times, it is a struggle for everyone to keep afloat. Whether you work for ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/28/monster-cable-continuing-bullying-of-independent-businesses-everywhere/ Hugely influential breaks producers, The Plump DJs recently appeared in San Francisco to massive adoring crowds, for the first time EVER (after a potentially career-ending US travel ban setback 7 years ago). Bianca Dino aka The Beat Seeker, gets the full scoop! http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/26/plump-djs-interview/ I love to see Indies doing well, Diem's been on LEGENDmag before and we're happy to see her doing well. http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/26/us-cellular-taps-indie-artist-diem-chau-for-campaign/ Are you as excited about Maker Faire as we are? http://www.makerfaire.com # Buy INDIEpendent on independence day. Support independent and local businesses. Declare your independence, stay away from big box stores # http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/23/recent-legendmag-twitter-updates-6/ Jazz is a living thing, a conversation between musicians and each other as well as musicians and the audience. By combining rare archival stills, interviews with 75 jazz artists and live recordings culled from 25 hours of concerts, Icons Among Us is a dynamic and engaging document of many of ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/22/jazz-documentary-icons-among-us-seattle-film-festival/ If there's one thing that has scared me about what we do, it's that we seem to be part of an industry that is stuck in tar-pits. I mean the fact that people talk about print being dead is only the annoying part. You really do have to consider the ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/19/starting-a-magazine-and-sustaining-it/ It's true that cities all over the world have walkable communities. Communities that have purposefully planned and zoned parts of their city so that you can walk to everything you need. Yet other cities have done thier best to build huge if not simple public transportation. But even with this, ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/18/going-car-less-and-indie-ways-in-on-life-without-a-car/ @secretsushi see you out there today!? in reply to secretsushi # Bay Area: Put on your funky and come celebrate indie spirit with us at the HowWeird Festival today! http://www.howweird.org # http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/16/recent-legendmag-twitter-updates-5/ The Cannes Film Festival began this week in France.  As one of the most prestigious and influential film festivals in the world, it has premiered many soon-to-be classics over the years.  At this year's Cannes, Quentin Tarantino's sixth film, Inglorious Basterds is premiering.  This WWII flick with spaghetti-western overtones (think Nazi-occupied ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/15/inglorious-basterds-premiers-cannes-us-summer/ I found this on CNN and it was a little weird for several reasons. First was seeing the word "indie" in the headline and next was them explaining what it takes to be "indie". You be the judge.....Check it out! Stuff from CNN Fashion The dichotomy of dressing cool while avoiding looking like ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/12/indie-indie-tool-kit/ Over a decade ago I was what you might consider, an aspiring hip hop artist. Before CD burners were in every computer and before blank discs could be purchased at your local electronics store, a group of friends and I formed a small collective. Calling ourselves "Eternal Rhythm Records" or ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/10/3-tools-for-independent-music-makers-to-make-money/ Attending another great @longnow lecture by Michael Pollan entitled "Deep Agriculture" # http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/09/recent-legendmag-twitter-updates-4/ I was having a talk with a friend about what it means to be independent and well it made me want to address a couple of issues about this "indie movement" we all share. Everything is always evolving and this is why we are all part of this ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/05/how-big-is-too-big-in-regards-to-indie/ the scene down at D-Structure for Trevor Traynor's "I Shoot People" exhibit is live folks. If not tonight, check it out this month! # LoveTech SF is going on tonight! Be there and be square. http://www.lovetechsf.com # http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/02/recent-legendmag-twitter-updates-3/ There is a secret that I have been keeping from you all for quite a while. And I have to fess up and come clean here... it's time that I tell. I am in love with Albino! I had a chance to see them perform live a few months back at an ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/01/albino-cd-release-party/ May 2009 Indie Events: Chicago, IL --May 16–17 — Green Festival (Sustainability) Denver, CO --May 2–3 — Green Festival (Sustainability) Detroit, MI --May 23–25 — Detroit Electronic Music Festival Gorge Ampetheatre, WA --May 24–26 — Sasquatch Music Festival New York, NY --TBA — Rooftop Films Summer Series Portland, OR --May 2–3 – Portland Wine Festival San Mateo, CA --May 30-31 - Maker ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/05/01/2009-indie-events/ Come out and celebrate Trevor Traynor's first San Francisco solo show this Friday, May 1, 2009 at D-Structure in San Francisco. Trevor Traynor has a unique ability to capture stunningly deep photos and this reception will illustrate that beautifully with 175 photos up on the walls!! Musical Performances By: Richie Cunning, ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/29/i-shoot-people-at-d-structure/ A few months ago, there was a viral video floating around the web, which followed a remarkable drumming prodigy as he grew through the years. The video started when he was just two years old and ended when he was 14 and rocking out with his band. That kid was ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/27/from-internet-famous-to-real-world-rockstar-tyler-hudson-and-mindwalk-blvd-make-the-grade-legendmag-26/ If you are in the Bay Area this weekend, come out and support the local talent as they battle head-to-head for title of Funniest Champ! Featuring: Anita Dreiseberg Lynda Espana Loren Kraut Kelly Mccaron Morgan Natasha Muse Joe Nguyen Scotch Wichman Full disclosure here, I am rooting for Scotch here. But whomever you love the most in the end, ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/24/battle-of-the-bay-comedy-competition-this-weekend/ The 52nd year of the San Francisco International Film Festival starts this Thursday. Highlights of this year's fest will include achievement awards going to Francis Ford Coppola and Robert Redford. The centerpiece film is 500 Days of Summer, the closing film is Unmade Beds, which leaves us with ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/22/san-francisco-international-film-festival-kicks-off-thursday-with-la-mission/ I absolutely love this story. It's always good to see kids having fun and learning at the same time. Oakland, CA gets a bad rap for alot of things, not being creative isn't one of them. http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/22/in-oakland-kids-are-learning-about-themselves-life-and-juggling/ More good music for your eardrums. I've been loving everything I hear from Keelay and Zaire lately so I figured I'd share. We made it" from Keely and Zaire audio http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/22/we-made-it-from-keely-and-zaire/ I've started to become acutely aware of what foods are ripe and what foods aren't when I'm grocery shopping. Biting into a hard piece of fruit, that has no flavor is one of the biggest disappointments of a good trip to grocery. It's also something that has is top of ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/21/eating-local-means-making-food-thats-seasonal-and-making-sure-the-places-you-eat-are-too/ At 24 years old, Kjerstin Erickson is making a huge difference in the world. She is a Student at Stanford University and she is also the Founder and Executive Director of FORGE, an organization that helps African refugees reclaim their lives. She started the organization when she was 20 years ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/20/kjerstin-erikson-legendmag26/ I received an email from the Bumptop team telling me to try out the new product before it went public. After watching the video and seeing what it could do I was excited to see how I could make use of it. I will admit that upon first installation Bumptop ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/17/bump-top-helps-you-think-in-3d-and-for-that-reason-alone-its-will-help-creatives-and-indies-organize-in-a-way-theyll-love/ Apologies for my absence the last few weeks. I assure you, the cause has been just. In this particular case, the cause is that I’ve been fulfilling a dream I’ve had for years: Making my own movie. Scary Cow, a San Francisco Bay Area-based independent film-making coop started in 2006 with ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/16/i-make-movies/ As the longest running film festival in the Americas, the San Francisco International Film Festival starts later this month (4/23-5/7). This year's attendees will be treated to over 150 films. One of those films will be the West Coast Premier of 500 Days of Summer, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/15/500-days-of-summer-centerpiece-san-francisco-international-film-festival/ Who says kids music CDs have to be completely lame? I made this mix for my daughter. It’s filled with fresh remixes of songs she knows. We have a great time dancing and singing along to this together. Share it with a little kid today or bump it by yourself ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/14/billy-lane-does-a-great-mix-for-the-kids-hey-stupid-there-are-kids-in-the-car/ In this episode of LEGENDmag TV, a special Easter Sunday edition of Bring Your Own Big Wheels 2009 (BYOBW). Let's take a look: BYOBW is an annual tradition among San Franciscans and was almost shut down this year. Fortunately, due to the kind hearts of the residents over in Potrero Hill, ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/13/bring-your-own-bigwheels-2009/ The sun of the city, the son of the witty, the master of ceremony science, the beat monster masher, the rec league stomper, the live show flasher, the captain of crunch, the gatling gun tongue.... this “Night Train” will deliver your own Frisco kid. I’d like to introduce you to ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/13/richie-cunning-legendmag26/ Have you seen LEGENDmag 26 "The Young Ones"? Take a look at the future our of indie! http://legendmag.net # Among our core principles are exploration, d.i.y, culture, balance, and being progressive. We're still working out the rest. Help us.. # Warming -up before you dive in is an important key to ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/11/recent-legendmag-twitter-updates-2/ I've been struggling for a while with the fact that we don't cover as much music as we used to. This has been a good thing because 2 or 3 years ago music was always a cruch topic we could lean on when we didn't know just where to go ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/10/we-bring-you-wine-and-beats-and-soul-by-the-pound-columns-to-share-music-we-love-with-integrity/ Story by Rai-mon Nemar, Photos by Trevor Traynor There is no doubt about the hours of enjoyment we’ve received from watching the inception and growth of sites like Youtube, myspace, and the myriad of other sites that provide entertainment with a dash of networking. Our way of thinking about information has ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/09/transparency/ As the antithesis to the modern multiplex, the art-house, Varsity Theater in Davis, CA, proves that indie film culture can thrive in the smallest of towns. For nearly 60 years, this single room cinema, has been offering independent art to the residents of this Sacramento Valley community. To ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/08/varsity-theater-indie-film-davis/ There's no such thing as "indie love" just love. Just like there is no such thing as and indie you, there's just you. So what made me even want to say something about love on this blog? Well it's because I feel love is just as unique and individual as ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/07/learning-to-love-yourself-and-loving-some-else-is-as-indie-as-it-gets/ Una Kim is the founder of Keep, a skateboarding inspired,cruelty-free shoe brand. She is also a prime example of taking what you love most and creating a business around what matters most to you. She is the fearless leader of a brand that keeps on growing and forging a path ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/06/una-kim-legendmag26/ I bought some toothpaste because it was independent and it's really bad. Crest is calling... anyone know a great indie toothpaste? # http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/04/recent-legendmag-twitter-updates/ One day, out of the clear blue sky, comes someone who flips your world upside down, someone who calls your heart out of its hiding place to a place in the sun, someone who you can see a future with, bright and full of possibilities. It is so rare for ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/03/3122/ We received notice about a new J*Davey video and although we're always happy to see the word J*Davey in the subject line the teasing is getting rediculous at this point. Good music comes with time (unless your Madlib or Squarepusher) so of course we'll wait as long as we need ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/03/jdavey-loves-to-tease-us/ Wine expert, Web 2.0 celeb, and one of the most dedicated New York Jets fans in existence, Gary “Vay-ner-chuk” gives us the inside scoop on where he’s from and how’s he’s gotten to where he is today. He’s even gone a step further and sent us a video on how ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/02/next-legends-gary-vaynerchuk-the-viticultural-guru-on-executing-against-your-dna/ The Sonoma Film Festival starts today.  Of the many films that are slated for screening, there is one that I can't wait to see.  Food Inc. has been on my "must see" list ever since it was debuted at TIFF last year.  This documentary scratches the surface of one very ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/01/where-food-really-comes-from-foodinc/ April 2009 Indie Events: Boston, MA --Apr. 22–28 — Independent Film Festival Brooklyn, NY --Apr. 19–23 ­— Brooklyn Underground (Film) Columbia, SC --Apr. 15–19 — Indie Grits Film Festival Durham, NC --Apr. 2–5 — Full Frame Doc. Film Festival Houston, TX --Apr. 17–26 — WorldFest (Film) Indio, CA --Apr. 17–19 — Coachella (Music) Minneapolis, MN --TBA — Intrn’l Film Festival 2009 Philadelphia, PA --Apr. ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/04/01/april-2009-indie-events/ The more years go by on my life ticker the more I realize I don't like wasting time going over ideas that have been sitting around for months. I like to have an idea, figure out the steps to get said thing done and then start doing them. More and ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/31/it-takes-more-then-great-ideas-you-have-to-take-action-behance-has-tools-to-keep-you-moving/ J Davey is a musical tour de force, a duo of such magnetic and exciting proportions that we are stunned that they haven’t set the whole world on fire…yet. Made up of Jack Davey (she’s the hot modelesque girl in the mohawk) and Brook D’Leau (he’s the hot guy with ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/31/next-legends-jdavey-%e2%80%9csound-pioneers%e2%80%9d-take-us-on-a-musical-tour-de-force/ UPDATE: Since publication, Nonagon has released a superb, full-length album entitled "Days Away" along with posting many cool live videos and free mixes on his blog. The staff at LEGENDmag loves this album and has been eagerly anticipating it since the day we first heard about it. Go now, and ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/30/nonagon-legendmag25/ I obsess over being independent. Yes it's just the truth and I'm coming out to all of you today. For the past 4 or 5 years I have been obsessing over how I can possibly make a living on things that are all independent. Living in this world can be ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/30/confessions-of-an-indie-learning-to-live-with-my-obession/ Story by Jay Carlson, Photos ‘n Bentos by Maki Ogawa Some people eat for nourishment, but others eat for artistry. Thanks to Japanese fundamentals and the Internet, homemade lunches have evolved from a good square meal to a creative and competitive outlet. Bento boxes emerged in Japan during the 16th century as ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/26/a-good-square-meal-legendmag-25/ Converging films from the far reaches of the world, the Tribeca Film Festival's World Narrative Competition truly lives up to its name. Films representing nations such as Iran, Serbia, and Argentina serve to expand the viewers perspective on the stories told. A welcome trend in this lineup are ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/25/eight-imports-tribeca-film-festival/ We recently covered Indiebound in Issue 25 of LEGENDmag. The story was really well received and we were happy to find another ally in the indie movement. We've taken things to the next step and formed a partnership with Indiebound.org They have alot of great tools, tips and tricks and we ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/24/teaming-up-indieboundorg-and-legendmag/ "The pirating thing is bad. The people it hurts the most are the ones you least think it hurts. It's not the big Britney Spears albums that are being pirated; it's the indie bands that don't have two cents to their name." Rob Zombie (Musician) --- It is ALWAYS important that us consumers ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/23/indie-quote-monday-piracy-hurts-indie/ Take a look at our new video series INDIEGUY and get thoughts, products and people all in true indie fashion! The Peek Trevor Traynor http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/19/indieguy-ep1-taking-advice-from-yourself-reviewing-the-peek-why-to-shop-indie-and-photographer-trevor-traynor/ From the President and CEO of Speakeasy Theaters: "After more than twelve years of serving the great cultural crossroad of Oakland, the Parkway Speakeasy Theater will be closing at the end of business day this Sunday, March 22, 2009. From African Diaspora to Thrillville to lesbian fashion shows and educational porn, ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/19/parkway-theater-closing-oakland-loses-a-landmark/ In 1963, after a decade of turmoil, violence and political upheaval, a group of intellectuals, students, Catholic radicals, and left-wing citizens, formed the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN). They hoped to recreate a rebellion based on the ideals of Cuban revolutionary theory and extreme liberation theology. This ideology sought to ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/19/a-fine-line-legendmag25/ Recently, the Tribeca Film Festival announced its competition lineup for next month's event in New York. Tribeca has always been a great festival to discover new and gripping documentaries. Even in this lean year, where the festival had to scale back a little, it looks as if the ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/18/three-documentaries-you-should-see-at-the-upcoming-tribeca-film-festival/ Sexual Tension Teaser Trailer Some of our friends in the film industry are almost done with a new project and wanted to share the trailer with you. You'll be able to check out their projects upcoming festivals. I for one can't wait to check out the on screen debauchery that will ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/17/sexual-tension/ “Nature never said to me: Do not be poor; still less did she say: Be rich; her cry to me was always: Be independent.” Sébastien-Roch Nicolas De Chamfort (French Playwright, 1741-1794) http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/16/indie-quote-monday/ From the guys who brought you Powerthirst Energy Drink, comes Brawndo!! It's Friday the 13th, so we all need a little laugh. This one made me laugh out loud more than once, and I hope it does the same for you! The crazy part about this, is that it was created ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/13/mondo-brawndo/ If you have a chance to get to Sacramento or you live there you simply have to check out Shaun Slaughters weekly Thursday event. The bottom line with Sacramento nightlife is that originality is not easy to come by and Shaun has consistently shown that he can handle himself with ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/12/shaun-slaughter-keeps-sacramento-ahead-of-the-curve-with-bravdo/ Some people still make great tee’s with great art using quality materials. Enclothe is one such company. The artists and visionaries at Enclothe have come together to create a line that is inspiring, whimsical and poignant. If you can’t be naked all the time, be sure to wear clothes that ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/12/enclothe-legendmag25/ I've had alot of stress in my life lately. It seems as though when you don't act on things soon enough, the very thought (worry) and emotion associated with that lack of action just builds up until you need to release or find a new way to frame the problem ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/11/3-indie-sites-i-could-live-without/ Watching Kutiman's videos today made me realize an important lesson in life. No matter how bad or awkward you are, there is somewhere which you fit just perfectly. Take the multitude of video samples Kutiman grabbed form the web. A mosh-mosh of people, styles, attitudes, and opinions.. and yet, when ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/09/taking-time-to-bring-out-the-best-you/ I really stepped out of my comfort zone last weekend and went to an underground porn party. Some might be surprised to know that things like that are not my bag. At all. Some people enjoy going to sex parties and watching strangers get busy on dirty mattresses and lord ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/06/the-strangest-place-i-ever/ The movement was started by the American Booksellers Association (the independent bookstore national trade group) and launched in its member stores through spirited, eye-catching marketing pieces. IndieBound is a bookseller, a consumer-focused website (IndieBound.org), and DIY resources for booksellers to spread the movement throughout their communities. Brand philosophy: Supporting local, indie ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/06/indiebound-legendmag25/ A few years ago, I was at a party at a friend’s house and was introduced to somebody. It turned out that this guy knew someone I worked with at PlanetOut, an online media company that serves the gay and lesbian market. We proceeded to spend several minutes talking about ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/04/quisp-like-me-the-queer-identified-straight-person/ In the manner of Paris Je T'aime and New York Stories, Tokyo! deals with one of the most profound questions of city life. Do we shape cities or do cities shape us? As in the Paris and New York films there are multiple directors slated for the same ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/04/gondry-indie-film-tokyo-tour-carax-bong/ 2nd Course: Forrest Hill ~ Gewürztraminer and Kero One ~ Early Believers Every good meal deserves a good wine and some great music to cook too. For all of you wanna be top chefs out there who don't turn on the beats when you're cooking,  let me be the first to ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/03/wine-and-beats-2nd-course-forrest-hill-gewurztraminer-and-kero-one-early-believers/ March 2009 Indie Events: Austin, TX --Mar. 13–21 — SXSW (Tech, Music, Film) Boston, MA --Mar. 19–26 — Boston Underground Film Festival Los Angeles, CA --Mar. 19–26 — Int’l Indie Film/Video Festival Maimi, FL --Mar. 24–28 — Winter Music Conference New York, NY --Mar. 27 — PSFK Conference (Marketing) Philadelphia, PA --Mar. 26–Apr. 7 — Philadelphia Film Festival San Francisco, ... http://LEGENDmag.net/thelegendonline/2009/03/01/march-2009-indie-events/