Hello, 2013.

Well hello there, 2013! You just snuck up on us a bit...

I took a little time off, to focus on my day job, and to relax during the holidays...  But, as soon as 2013 hit, I have been slammed with work non stop! It's been amazing.

I even brought in the new year with the cops coming after us! It was pretty spectacular. I wish there was news coverage on it... Because now it just sounds like I'm bluffing... But I promise, IT HAPPENED! Ask the precinct in  Koreatown! We even brought the captain out. Apparently, he never leaves the office.... We must be really special!

I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who checks out my work, reblogs a photo, likes a picture, or starts to follow us on Twitter/Tumblr, as well as likes us on Facebook. It really means a lot.... It really does.

5 years ago when I started this company, I never thought I would be doing THIS. It's an amazing feeling... Words can not express my gratitude for everything I have gone through with this company.   
But, the real reason why I'm writing this? Simple... To introduce to you guys, OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!!! Yes. I have recently added on 2 new members to my team, as well as asked my original partner to come back and do some work. I have added a new photographer and a MUA. My original partner has also come back to actually do work this time!! (haha, sorry, but it's true...)

I would like to now introduce to you:

Meg Quinn: new photographer.

 



and Kimber Parrish: MUA.

I am very pleased to be working with the crew I have assembled. I can't wait to show you our work.

I also would like to  take a second to give a shout out to the other crew I have been working on, the crew of, "Trueno." Or, as we like to be called, "The Threatening Trifecta,' which includes Daniel Ballard and Miles Chumley. Both are amazing artists in their own ways. Severely excited to be working with them as well.

My crews are amazing, as well as the work we are producing. The work is just stunning. I am very blessed to be working with everyone I am. This year is going to be a different year for me... and I am happy to bring on board 2 new people, as well as have another crew that I am working alongside with.

Watch out for all the new work guys.... It'll blow your mind, I PROMISE!!!

-Hanna 

Texas in July, Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour, January 13, 2011

Texas in July, on the Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour, at the Key Club, in Los Angeles, California, on January 13, 2011.

Enjoy!

To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: Texas in July Photos

 Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

D.R.U.G.S., Key Club, December 3, 2010

D.R.U.G.S. (Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows) closing at the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands at the Key Club, Los Angeles, CA on December 3, 2010.

It was the first time I had heard their music, I was thoroughly impressed with them. Good job boys!

 Their latest music video for their song "If you think this song is about you..."

To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: D.R.U.G.S. Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

LoveHateHero, Key Club, December 3, 2010

LoveHateHero, at the Key Club, in Los Angeles, CA on December 3, 2010.

My first time ever seeing them live, good job boys!

 

 

To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: LoveHateHero Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

Interview with: Vinnie of The Proper Barber Shop

I was first introduced to "The Proper" on June 20, at their grand opening of the shop. The shop itself was cool, relaxed, and calm, with a hint of chaotic rush waiting to burst. The men of The Proper were very kind and outgoing, striking conversation with anyone and everyone that crossed their paths. Laughter and smiles was all I could see on their faces, making me want to find out more on who they are and what they are all about. They seemed to be different, in the way that they were NOT your average hair salon, but in fact, they were a barber shop. I had to know more about them and what they were all about. I had never seen or encountered a "real" barber shop, the thought intrigued me and I decided to hang out at the shop a little bit. It was more than I had expected. Jokes, pranks, laughs, and nothing but good times were had at The Proper. Everyone was making jokes and laughing, it was relaxing, no one had a schedule to follow and everyone was more like a group of brothers rather than coworkers. I decided to ask Vinnie some questions.

Vinnie agreed to answer all of my questions about barber shops and, The Proper.

1. Why did you decide to open the shop?
We were really tired of not seeing any real barber shops in Los Angeles both of us worked for this new jack style shop that catered to mostly women and had the barbershop name!!!

2. What's the story behind the shop?
The story behind the shop is that we worked for hacks and knew that we could do this whole barbershop thing way better, from how the shop looked aesthetically to how the service was, we just knew that we had such a fire and a passion for the art of barbering that we could put together a really special men's shop!!!

3. Why did you open a barber shop instead of a salon?

The reason we opened an old school men's shop and not a salon is because we are 1 of 1. There are 5 million salons in this city and we noticed that the men of our generation were being groomed to go to salons and be around women and that is not the shop we wanted to build. We wanted a safe haven for men to come and be men: talk shit, laugh, kick back with a beer and not worry about a woman yapping in their ear.... and they would get a great tailored men's barbered haircut!!!

4. How did you pick your barbers?

we picked our barbers after they came and were in the shop for a day we watched them cut and there level of service and how they just interacted in our environment which is very different from a salon environment.

5. Why did you decide to become a barber?

Both Trent and I are very creative people and love to work in some form of art. For me, I found that I was super unhappy doing anything else, hair allowed me to express my creativity and see it walking the streets. I just got a rush from doing it and I still do to this day, so that is why I continually push myself to get better and to always refine my skills.

6. What kind of services do you guys offer?

the services that we provide here at the proper barber shop are a haircut: $25 a buzz: $15 a face shave: $25 the executive shave: $35, and a full range of wedding services and private events that we offer to men!!!

7. How did you choose the name, "The Proper"?
We choose the name "The Proper" late one night after having all our friends make fun of our other names!!!

8. What's a normal day at The Proper?
A normal day at the shop is everything but normal, I mean really anything can happen here you never know who is going to come in and what you are going to see!!!

9. Explain your barber tattoos.
Barber tattoos are a big part of our shop. We all have them and we all love them. We are so so proud of what we do and we really love our profession!!!

10. How do you change when you do hair?
We all change when we do hair. I mean, we change to whatever client is in our chair, we cater ourselves to our clients so that they have the best experience possible!!!

11. I hear some buzz about a t.v. show?
We have a reality t.v. show in the works right now, we are really excited! It's like taxi cab confessions meets jackass meets barbershop!!!

12. What's the shop specialty?
Our shop specialty is that we do classic hair high and tights, pomps, comb overs, and really classic men styles!!!

Meet the crew!!

Vinnie

Daniel

Trent

For more information on The Proper, check out these links!
The Proper Official Website
The Proper Twitter
The Proper Facebook

Hugs&kisses, until next time kiddies, Hanna.

Interview with: nXe of Modern Day Escape

Back in 2008, I came across the profile of someone I recognized a little bit, so I decided to add him. Much to my surprise, I had ran into him once before, at Warped Tour in Ventura '08. We began talking based upon that. We quickly befriended each other. I was introduced to his band, which happens to be Modern Day Escape. The man in question, was none other than lead guitarist Nic Koulouris *AKA nXe or Bagel*. I've never seen any band so driven by the D.I.Y. aspects of making a name for themselves. They're very goal oriented and driven, doing anything by any means necessary to make their name for themselves in the world of music. Armed with front man James Vegas, guitarist/back up vocals Marti Rubles, bassist Shep, and drummer Corey Texas, it won't be hard for the now Southern Californian based band to make their mark in music history!!

Nic has agreed to take some time out of his relaxing time off to answer some questions, which I am eternally thankful for!!


1. You just got done touring with I am Ghost and The Becoming, how did that go?

Well first of all I wanna say that both bands were some of the coolest down to earth dudes we have ever met, definitely hands down best tour we have ever been on. We learned so much from those guys. The IAG boys taught us a lot, and we appreciate it, tons of snow fights too, haha. We also had the pleasure of touring with a band called Misery Loves Comfort from Riverside, Ca. Lots of bromance on that tour haha.

2. This was the second tour since the launch of your second c.d., "House of Rats," how did the first tour pan out for you guys?
The first tour was rough, we were dealing with so much at once, but it all worked out. We booked that tour ourselves and we were getting good responses from the shows and made tons of new fans and friends =]

3. Your first c.d. came out in 2007, how has your lives, sounds, and attitudes changes between the c.d.s?
Well we are all growing up into men, somewhat haha, but the music, tours and time off in between has definitely shaped us into more professional rounded musicians, not so much garage band party kids, more a touring professional band. Since 2007, we have experienced so much, with life, living, girls, family, and music itself, its been one hell of a ride =] "HOUSE OF RATS" I think reflects a lot of what I just explained.

4. You signed with Stand-By records about a year or so ago, how has then been going for you?
Well new owner Neil Shehan has been awesome to us. It's our first time signing and it's been a learning experience, but it's like having a family that's your personal bank, haha. Worldwide distribution and the promoting have been a plus. But yea, awesome guy and has treated us well.

5. Are there any up and coming tours in the works?

Well at the moment, we are going on tour starting July 2nd-October something (haha) with label buddies Black Veil Brides, and also with Vampires Everywhere and Get Scared. This tour will be one of our best! Especially since we are going to CANADA first time for us and we are all stoked!! Got some other things in the works for after the tour so we are crossing our fingers =]

6. Who would be a dream band you would die to tour with?
Well we all would have our own personal favorites, but as a band, I'd say The Used, one band that we are really into and have been a major influence to all of us.

7. Who has been your favorite band to tour with so far?
I'd say I Am ghost and No Bragging Rights...

8. I see you have a new drummer, Corey Texas, can you tell us a little bit about him and how he became the new drummer for Modern Day Escape?
Haha, yea it was completely random, we were in the need of a new drummer and just asked a few friends if they knew any good drummers, and a friend of ours from Dallas, Tx hit us up and mentioned Corey. So we talked to him, he checked the music out and was really interested, so he bought a plane ticket and came out that week! That right there impressed us, and once he played, we were blown away and knew it was right. And that's how it went down...

9. What is your favorite song to perform?
Hmm, I think that "Lets Get Sweaty" has to be our favorite song to play because of its energy.

10. What song, on either album, means the most to you and why?
The song that's got most meaning to us is the song "House of Rats". The song was written when we were stranded in California when our van broke down. First song written for the album too, and it's about our experiences there and on the tour.

11. Nicest thing a fan did at a show or in general?
Well this is a hard one, because we have some die hard fans, always there when we need them and show love for sure. I can't pick one nicest thing, they all have been amazing.

12. Any last words?

Yea, if you haven't already, check us out, MODERN DAY ESCAPE, on STANDBY RECORDS, on tour this year and come hangout, we like to party haha. Love all you guys and thanks Hanna *heart*

Modern Day Escape played on my 20th birthday, in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 17, 2009, at The Farm. I attended, and as shocking as it may be, it was my first MDE show! I was nothing more than blown away by their live performance, it was almost better then the CD!!! I keed, kind of... Here are some of my favorite pictures of the night!






Wanna know more about Modern Day Escape? Click the following links to stay in touch!
Modern Day Escape- Official Website
Modern Day Escape- Myspace
Modern Day Escape- Lyrics
Modern Day Escape- PureVolume
Modern Day Escape- Last FM
Modern Day Escape- Facebook
Modern Day Escape- Twitter
Modern Day Escape- Merch store

By the way everyone, it is Nic's birthday today (May 12th)! The guitarist turns 29 today! Go wish him a happy birthday on any of the sites mentioned below!
Nic, as long as I have known you, you are probably one of the biggest influences and helps in my life. I thank god every day we started talking and became close. You mean so much to me, please don't ever change. Keep doing what you do the best I'll be right here cheering you on. I love you and happy birthday, Pretty Face.


Hugs&kisses, until next time kiddies, Hanna.