Monday, April 30, 2012

casually epic

Walking into something out of back to the future armed with my new camera, last friday I spent a portion of the night at a private party in KG5 school. Poubelle international were asked to play this super cool catered birthday.


Ben (being a fan of back to the future) felt right at home on stage dressed like a greaser.




...the night escalated into mayhem. We partied pretty hard until sunlight.

Next day (a couple of hours after my head hit the pillow) was a pre-committed Wine Walk in Stanley. I was in no shape for a day of wine, but I pushed through and felt no pain all day.

That night going on essentially no real sleep I headed down to Kwun Tong to watch my friends' new band- The Gatling Gun Revival. 

Arrived to hear the last little bit of this guy..

Erik Piece
not my thing, but he did do a pretty rad bohemian rhapsody.

Then my pals Zane Stroud and Corey Tam took over.

The Gatling Gun Revival

I was super impressed! Had quite a sound. Most of the lyrics written by Zane and most of the music and melodies written by Corey. I am very happy for and proud of these dudes right here!

The Bollands
I heard alot about them. First time I had the privilege of hearing them. By far the best folk duo in Hong Kong (if not many more places). Holy smokes they where a treat for the ears! Check them out when you get the chance... you won't be sorry!

and the last thing I heard before I called it quits?

Dear Scarborough 

AKA - Josh Wong from Noughts and Exes.

I absolutely enjoyed hearing this. Such well written tunes and beautiful melody.
IMPRESSIVE pedal looping. This guy has some freaking skillz.

ANYWAYS- got lots of shit to do today and trying to hype myself up for this...

Should be a goodun'. As usual click the pic for event info



Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Skate Deck Art

So all you art lovers in HK, you should be going to check this thing out! Many sweet ass artists involved....

Also, you will want to watch my buddy Corey Tam's new music video!


shot and directed by Matt Bailey

Friday, April 20, 2012

Here's Alf

Every so often I do a painting that I am not particularly proud of and never bother posting up.
Due to the lack of excitement in my life right now.... here's Alf 



Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The New Artists

The second episode of a new online web series called The New Artists is up online now.

This series is dedicated to showing of Hong Kong's talents in the music and art scene hosted by a buddy/fellow HK artist Matt Bailey.

You can click here to watch a new episode every friday or find the link off the the side of this blog.


This episode is with SUN ESKIMOS

keep an eye out for the one with me! I will be sure to post it and boast it as soon as it's up!

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Scribble Asia

Hey Yall! my work is now up on Scribbleasia.com


if you have a minute go check it out!


Now I just gotta get off my ass and put up some detailed pictures of my work... Very stoked to be a part of this growing Hong Kong art networking site

A little bit of background

"Scribble is a new marketplace for art. We are based in Hong Kong, the centre of arts in Asia. Our aim to promote the arts in Asia by focusing on helping talented artists sell their artworks, and giving them the opportunity to get their name known internationally.
We thrive to make sure that we always have the work of the most talented Asian artists on display. Before admitting an artwork to display, the painting must undergo a thorough review for authenticity and quality. Because the prices are moderate, anyone can buy and invest on artworks from Scribbleasia.com. In addition, we ensure that we provide background information on artists and paintings."

Hong Kong Kids

... are generally treated like royalty. This is my rendition of the little BBs you see on the MTR.



Friday, April 13, 2012

HKXO2

HKXO2

another great night with some bands I've never heard before...

EMO alert... no, jokes, they were really cool. 22 Cats dude on the right!


Very stoked I got to hear these guys... Gypsy Bitch Rock! (I just made that up, good eh?)
Naughty Aliens= sweet band/awful name

Lovely as always... I think I am in love with this band (individually I don't care for any of them) kidding!


these guys..... they were.... loud?


The man in charge!
        

 The late-comers.



I was a little disappointed with the turn out... not so many peeps.... C'MON HONG KONG!
anyways it was still a blast, even though I wasn't totally in the mood for live music, I still enjoyed myself.... As you can probably tell if you've made it this far down the post I am not super in the mode for blogging either. LAZY!

HOLY SMOKE!!

Check out my friends' band's new music video! It's amazing.



Sunday, April 8, 2012

too much fun..

..is what I've been having lately. Easter is a time for bunnies and dranks.

Last wednesday the wanch housed a very chaotic line up.

Shotgun came on first and as I heard from multiple people who have never seen them before, they were excellent!

I would also like to thank them for letting me walk on stage and ruin some of their tunes!

You can watch the video here ------> Carry On Feat Danny the G(r)eek

This Is Ammuniton showed off their guns...


and the cherry on the top...

SHEPHERDS THE WEAK
Smiles on all faces watching a drunken group of dudes shouting their asses off.
love these guys, check em out whenever you can!




PS - instagram has been consuming my very existence lately.... you should follow me...  

@dannythegreek

Friday, April 6, 2012

DARTH POWER

I now have prints for sale....

If you are interested in picking one up let me know either by
email -dkostianos@gmail.com
or
facebook group- Danny The G(r)eek

80HKD each.



Sunday, April 1, 2012

Heavy Hump Day

Are you sitting at home, wondering what you will be doing this wednesday?
Ponder no further.... Easter Bunny Moshfest at the Wanch will be a treat for your eyes and ears...
Come along to hear amazing bands such as;
This Is Ammunition
Shepherds the Weak
and
Shotgun Politics
(featuring guest vocals from yours truly? ... perhaps.)



Simply click on the photo for details of said show!