For the inaugural Block x Blog Festival in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the Subculture team worked around the clock to bring a truly unique event to this sleepy city.

In a national perspective, Fort Lauderdale is considered a beach town. A good place for boating. But what’s there for the young people who want to get away from this image as well as the glitz of Miami? What about those who endeavor to make their own culture?

It was from this sense of wanting that Phillip Roffman started Subculture, and decided to bring Fort Lauderdale a festival it had never seen before.

This Film Roll is a very special collection of photographs. It depicts a Fort Lauderdale in flux, the agents of its eclectic music and arts scene, as well as a day, 4/20/13, that brought everyone together.

35MM Photography by Summer Dunsmore and Rebecca Bulnes

The City

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Downtown

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Fat Village

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Chuck Loose, Iron Forge Press

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

The Team

Clockwise from left: KaelaReneé Chauncé (Creative Director of Subculture), Audra Dean, Katie Lewis (Communications Director of Subculture), Phillip Roffman (CEO of Subculture), Rebecca Bulnes

Plus these executives of Subculture.

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Phillip Roffman (CEO of Subculture)

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Katie Lewis (Communications Director of Subculture)

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Keegan Hitchcock (Artist)

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Summer Dunsmore (Founder of Subvert Media) and Rebecca Bulnes (Photographer)

Phillip Roffman (CEO of Subculture)

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

The Festival

America’s Backyard

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

After a Tornado Warning and Torrential Rain, 6:00PM

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Astrea Corporation and BLS

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

The Swarm

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Subculture Store

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

America’s Backyard Stage

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Live Artists

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Kaela

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Bleubird and BLS

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Subculture Store

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Green Room

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Jacuzzi Boys

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Johnny Saraiva (Lil Daggers)

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Andres Bedoya (Lil Daggers) and Nicolas Espinosa (Deaf Poets)

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Nicolas Espinosa (Deaf Poets)

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

BLS Basketball

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Bleubird

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Bleubird

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Ashley Reda (The Goddamn’ Hustle)

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

The Goddamn’ Hustle

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

GAPS and the BLS Swarm

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Astrea Corp. and BLS

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Alexis Feenstra

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

America’s Backyard

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

America’s Backyard

Photo by Rebecca Bulnes

GAPS, Revolution Stage

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

GAPS, Revolution Stage

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Green Room

Photo by Summer Dunsmore

Be sure to check back for Film Roll next week, featuring 35mm shots taken at Block x Blog.

The Politix – Photographer: Kathy Paz

Sound Sleeper – Photographer: Rebecca Bulnes

X3SR – Photographer: Kathy Paz

The Gun Hoes – Photographer: Kathy Paz

The Gun Hoes – Photographer: Rebecca Bulnes

Rickolus – Photographer: Kathy Paz

The Goddamn’ Hustle – Photographer: Kathy Paz

Tremens – Photographer: Rebecca Bulnes

Bleubird – Photographer: Rebecca Bulnes

EONS – Photographer: Kathy Paz

GAPS – Photographer: Kathy Paz

Lil Daggers – Photographer: Rebecca Bulnes

Deaf Poets – Photographer: Kathy Paz

PLAINS – Photographer: Kathy Paz

Krisp – Photographer: Kathy Paz

Ex Norwegian – Photographer: Rebecca Bulnes

Millionyoung – Photographer: Kathy Paz

Millionyoung – Photographer: Rebecca Bulnes

Jacuzzi Boys – Photographer: Zach Lewis

Jacuzzi Boys – Photographer: Rebecca Bulnes

Afrobeta – Photographer: Kathy Paz

JAMS and Millionyoung – in Collaboration with Consequence of Sound and Rock it Out! Blog from Subvert. on Vimeo.

JAMS (Eric “Esoteric” K. and Matt “Damask” P.) and Millionyoung (Kristof Ryan and Mike Diaz) perform Mashups in anticipation of the Block x Blog Music and Arts Festival. Recordings by Vinyl Militia.

JAMS and Millionyoung will perform at Subculture’s Block x Blog Music and Arts Festival on 4/20/13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Others on the lineup include Holy Ghost!, Deaf Poets, Afrobeta, Jacuzzi Boys, PLUS MANY MORE. To learn about Block x Blog Festival and how to purchase tickets, go to subcultureus.com

Video directed by Tim Kling. Edited by Summer Dunsmore.

Video formatted for Consequence of Sound’s Rock it Out! Blog: youtube.com/user/RockItOutBlog

Get Wacky with Block x Blog! from Subvert. on Vimeo.

::INSERT LINEUP::

Holy Ghost! | | Jacuzzi Boys | Krisp | Lil Daggers
Millionyoung | Deaf Poets | Ex Norwegian | Plains
Suede Dudes | The Gun Hoes | KILLMAMA | Sound Sleeper I Rebel | The Goddamn Hustle | Lavola | Boxwood I EONS | The Riot Act | Rickolus | X3SR

::INSERT BEAT ENTHUSIAST(S)::

ABDECAF |Afrobeta | JAMS | BLEUBIRD | PROTOMAN
JABRJAW | GAPS | TONX | Andie Sweetswirl
JIMITHEGENIUS | The Politix | Phaxas

=Saturday, April. 20.13.

=Subculture and 3J Hospitality presents:

Block x Blog

=A Music and Arts Festival. Nostalgia for the days spent at the arcade and record store.

=Local and National Artists. Showcasing: Pop Culture.
Video Game Protagonists. 8-bit aesthetics. Interactivity. All-Around Nostalgia. Curated by: Kristin Frenzel and Gina Bentivegna.

=Consequence of Sound and Subculture. Hosting Electronica. Artists include Holy Ghost! And More. Come to Revolution Live.

=Celebrating Record Store Day. Radio-Active-Records. Limited Fanfare Records. PureHoney. South Florida Music Obsessed. New Times. Jacuzzi Boys. And More. Come to Green Room.

=The Swarm. Black Locust Society. Local Vendors. Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Open to the Public. Come to America’s Backyard.

Open to Public, all ages 6 PM-10 PM | 10 PM-4 AM +18
Ticket Price: $25 Entry to Revolution and Green Room
Revolution Live + Green Room: Open at 8 PM

Purchase tickets online (http://jointherevolution.net/shows/block-by-blog-feat-holy-ghost) or in-person at Revolution Live’s box office at 100 SW 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 or at Radio-Active Records at 845 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1704521626354263/?ref=ts&fref=ts

For general/operations-related inquiries, email pcroffman@gmail.com

For press inquiries, email lewisakatie@gmail.com

For video and media inquiries, email summerdunsmore@gmail.com.

Video by Zach Lewis. To see more of Zach’s work, visit his Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/zlew

Lil Daggers – in Collaboration with Consequence of Sound and Rock it Out! Blog from Subvert. on Vimeo.

Miami-based psych-rockers Lil Daggers perform “Jelleton” and “Single Digits”. Recordings by Vinyl Militia.

Lil Daggers will perform at Subculture’s Block x Blog Music and Arts Festival on 4/20/13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Others on the lineup include Holy Ghost!, Millionyoung, Afrobeta, Jacuzzi Boys, PLUS MANY MORE. To learn about Block x Blog Festival and how to purchase tickets, go to subcultureus.com

Video directed by Tim Kling and Phillip Roffman. Edited by Summer Dunsmore.

Video formatted for Consequence of Sound’s Rock it Out! Blog: youtube.com/user/RockItOutBlog

Welcome to Block x Blog from Subvert. on Vimeo.

::INSERT LINEUP::

Holy Ghost! | | Jacuzzi Boys | Krisp | Lil Daggers
Millionyoung | Deaf Poets | Ex Norwegian | Plains
Suede Dudes | The Gun Hoes | KILLMAMA | Sound Sleeper I Rebel | Shroud Eater | The Godamn Hustle | Lavola | Boxwood I The Hongs | EONS | The Riot Act | Rickolus | X3SR

::INSERT BEAT ENTHUSIAST(S)::

ABDECAF |Afrobeta | JAMS | BLEUBIRD | PROTOMAN
JABRJAW | GAPS | TONX | Andie Sweetswirl
JIMITHEGENIUS | The Politix | Phaxas

=Saturday, April. 20.13.

=Subculture and 3J Hospitality presents:

Block x Blog

=A Music and Arts Festival. Nostalgia for the days spent at the arcade and record store.

=Local and National Artists. Showcasing: Pop Culture.
Video Game Protagonists. 8-bit aesthetics. Interactivity. All-Around Nostalgia. Curated by: Kristin Frenzel and Gina Bentivegna.

=Consequence of Sound and Subculture. Hosting Electronica. Artists include Holy Ghost! And More. Come to Revolution Live.

=Celebrating Record Store Day. Radio-Active-Records. Limited Fanfare Records. PureHoney. South Florida Music Obsessed. New Times. Jacuzzi Boys. And More. Come to Green Room.

=The Swarm. Black Locust Society. Local Vendors. Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Open to the Public. Come to America’s Backyard.

Open to Public, all ages 6 PM-10 PM | 10 PM-4 AM +18
Ticket Price: $25 Entry to Revolution and Green Room
Revolution Live + Green Room: Open at 8 PM

Purchase tickets online (http://jointherevolution.net/shows/block-by-blog-feat-holy-ghost) or in-person at Revolution Live’s box office at 100 SW 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 or at Radio-Active Records at 845 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1704521626354263/?ref=ts&fref=ts

For general/operations-related inquiries, email pcroffman@gmail.com

For press inquiries, email lewisakatie@gmail.com

For video and media inquiries, email summerdunsmore@gmail.com.

Video by Tim Kling. Follow Subvert on Tumblr: http://subvertvideos.tumblr.com/

If you’ve attended past Subculture events and scooped out the art there, you’re likely to be familiar with her work. Remember Great Scott, the Doc Brown, painting at Sincerely Yours Marty McFly? How about “Steve Zissou” at By Way of Wes Anderson? Both were featured piece done by Kristin.

Though she was born and raised in Pompano Beach, Fla., Kristin moved to the Fort Lauderdale area around four years ago. She remembers always having been drawn to art, even at an early age. When she was younger, she found herself doodling and painting on practically everything that crossed her path.

“My tests in grade school would be covered in dragons, wizards and dinosaurs,” she recalls. “My teachers would scold me for doodling so much rather than filling in the answers. Later on, I found out most of them kept those tests and still have them to this day.”

Growing up, Kristin was fortunate enough to have parents who not only supported what she wanted to do in life but also encouraged it. Though she tried her hand at what others would call “traditional” job, she quickly realized they weren’t her calling and eventually decided to pursue art full-time.

 “I was always going to be an artist, one way or another,” she says.

One year for Christmas, her mother bought her a circuit machine under the notion that Kristin could use it on future projects. Along with her boyfriend Jonathan, she began exploring the possibilities of what they could concoct with it.

“Sadly, the machine wouldn’t do anything we wanted,” Kristen remembers. “We couldn’t hack it, and the cartridges were terribly expensive. So, we looked into more substantial die-cutting machines. We were trying to figure out what we could do with it to justify the purchase of the equipment.”

Around that same time, Kristin had become interested in glassware and drinkingware. It from that curiosity that their company, Illuminated Lion, was born. “It started with us wanting to just etch dinosaurs and alchemical symbols on glasses for ourselves and our friends, and it evolved into a business,” she says.

In her artwork, Kristen primarily uses acrylics, thought she will sometimes also utilize watercolors. She also has some experience with graphic art and digital painting and hopes to one day expand her repertoire to include other mediums.

“I am desperately trying to get decent with graphite and colored pencils. Much work is needed on that front,” she says. “One day, I hope to graduate to oils as well.”

As Subculture’s resident Art Lead, Kristen has worked and collaborated with other artists at our events to enhance the atmosphere and expose the community to unique creations using canvas and acrylics. While it is true that her works at these gatherings fit the theme, it’s no coincidence that they have all been pop culture-oriented in nature. Kristin considers herself a pop culture artist and as such, she finds that this title gives her the freedom to paint that which she appreciates.

“When I got back into painting, the very first piece I did was entitled Kapow. It was a mash-up of Adam West as Batman holding a Bob-omb. I did that and two other pieces for a show up in Orlando. I didn’t do them for any other reason than I really wanted to paint them,” she remembers.

“I loved the responses and the excitement the pieces generated. I loved that I loved what I painted. When I think of what I want to paint, for me, it is all these people and memories from when I was younger, from when I would watch cartoon shows, play with my toys and watch ridiculous movies. I really love capturing that nostalgic feeling on canvas.”

Through her past experiences, Kristin has found that Subculture happenings not only allow here to paint the things she wants but also challenge her. “It pushes me to really think  about how I want to approach the event and how I want to represent myself artistically for the event goers,” she says.

For Block x Blog, Kristin is one of our curators. Along with Gina Bentivegna, who is curating the Vinyl Art Show section of the event, she has brought together a group of individuals that will certainly bring the world of 8-bit to life through their art. “We have spent months finding artists and really working towards making the visual art side of this event amazing,” she says. “The caliber of talent we have recruited is stupendous! I could gush for days.”

In addition her role as a curator, Kristen will also be in charge if the Cash and Carry gallery, which will showcase pieces by some of the event’s artists. All art there will be less than $50 and will be available for immediate purchase. In essence, people can literally buy the art and take it right off the wall. Aside from actual paintings, there will also be a variety of other merchandise like Illuminated Lion glassware, vinyl toys and mystery grab bags on sale under the same principle. Kristin will also be painting live on site in this area.

Now that you know a little about her and what she’s doing at Block x Blog, are you curious as to what Kristen herself is excited to see?

“I love seeing what Jordan from The Fine Print Shoppe comes up with for events, so I am looking forward to that,” she says. “I am BEYOND excited to see what 8bitLexicon has planned. I have heard he is going to transform a stage into something unbelievable. Also, SUEDE DUDES!”

To learn more about Subculture’s Block x Blog Music and Arts Festival, check out our home page. Tickets are on sale to the public here.

GAPS from Subvert. on Vimeo.

South Florida rapper GAPS performs “Tonight We Die” and “When Charles Met Jeffrey”. Recordings by Vinyl Militia.

GAPS will perform at Subculture’s Block x Blog Music and Arts Festival on 4/20/13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Others on the lineup include Holy Ghost!, Millionyoung, Afrobeta, Lil Daggers, PLUS MANY MORE. To learn about Block x Blog Festival and how to purchase tickets, go to subcultureus.com

Video directed by Zachariah Lewis. To see more of Zach’s work, visit his Vimeo page: vimeo.com/zlew. Edited by Summer Dunsmore.

Video formatted for Consequence of Sound’s Rock it Out! Blog: youtube.com/user/RockItOutBlog

Hosted by Block x Blog sponsor Flagler Garden and the FAT Village Artwalk, the Night Owl Market is back with over 60 crafters, artists and vendors selling art, jewelry, handmade goods, vintage finds, food, records and more. Also making an appearance are food trucks, art exhibits, a photo booth, and free alcohol in the form of craft beers, wine, and cocktails.

The Night Owl Market isn’t your typical craft fair – it’s a grassroots effort for positive change in Fort Lauderdale says Flagler Garden president Chad Scott. “The true charity is engaging the community while promoting Fort Lauderdale’s cultural revitalization and giving exposure to local businesses,” says Scott.

Although attending the event is free, the charitable aspect lies in all proceeds going straight to funding the construction of  the Flagler Village Community Garden, which will be the first of its kind in Fort Lauderdale.

Head out to the Night Owl Market from 5 to 10 pm this Saturday (3/30) at 517 NW 1 Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301. Street parking and admission is free. Event includes all ages.

Catch Flagler Village Community Garden at Block x Blog on April 2oth in Fort Lauderdale! Visit our homepage for full info and purchase tickets here today!

By: Aysia Marotta   

As you all may have heard, Subculture’s Block x Blog music festival is officially less than a month away! Our team is working extremely hard to make sure that this is the best festival to hit South Florida yet. However, we wouldn’t be able to do it without our amazing sponsors. We are proud to have over fifteen sponsors that are helping us pave the way to Block x Blog.

This week, we wanted spotlight the folks Jerry’s Artarama who are helping us bring our vision of Block x Blog to life. With three locations all over South Florida (West Palm, Deerfield Beach and Miami), Jerry’s has made it easy for the artists here to grow and thrive in the community with their wide array of art supplies, workshops and in-store and local events. We were thrilled to be able to speak to the art enthusiasts at Jerry’s about their presence in the South Florida art community and more!

CC: Having three different locations and being known as the greatest art supplier in South Florida, I’m sure you’ve come across some incredible talent. Who are some of your favorite artists from around the area?

JA: Some of our favorite artists are Kazilla, Evocia1, Chnk, Danny Brito, Gina Bentivegna, and Alex Yanes. We could go on and on, but that’s just a few that are very active in our community that we’ve seen and LOVE. Honestly, every artist that comes into our store brings in a fresh wave of creativity that never ceases to inspire us in a new way.

CC: There are a few different art suppliers within South Florida, yet Jerry’s seems to be the headquarters for aspiring artists. How does Jerry’s stand out in ways different than competitors?

JA: Jerry’s Artarama in Deerfield makes it a point to provide quality art supplies at discounted prices, offer free educational events to local artists, have knowledgeable and enthusiastic employees, and provide assistance to local artists looking to bring something new to our community. Our goal is to be the focal point of our artistic community and be the support that our artists need. By providing the supplies they need at fair prices we’re giving them a head start economically so that they can afford to keep doing what they love. Not to mention, if you need anything, just ask! We’re ALWAYS willing to make a donation or work out a fair partnership to help a show or event get started!

CC: Not only does Jerry’s supply artists with the tools for their craft, but they supply artists with support. What are some of your favorite causes/events that Jerry’s has worked with?

JA: Our Deerfield store is always involved in something. We are a huge supporter of Ft. Lauderdale’s ArtServe which annually hosts their graffiti Red Eye event. We also LOVE Stitch Rock, Lynn Travis Stender Scholarship Fund through Women in the Visual Arts, the Jaffe Center for book arts, and the FAU Fine Arts Festival. We’re honored to be able to support so many causes and especially love one that aids young, rising artists and students!

CC: Our event Block x Blog is a showcase of some incredible music and artwork. How do you feel music influences art?

JA: They are both forms of personal expression that allow the viewer/listener to impose their own narrative to the work. They set the tone and mood for each other whine in development and ultimately daily life while educating and connecting a community. The type of music you are listening to during your creative process directly influences the final piece that comes out!

Make sure to visit one of the three Jerry’s Artarama locations in South Florida for all of your art needs:

242 South Federal Hwy.
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441

2505 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL

1140 SW 67th Ave
Miami, FL

To learn more about Subculture’s Block x Blog Music and Arts Festival, check out our home page. Tickets are on sale to the public here.