UPDATE:  The “I Want My Music Video Art Show” dedicated URL is now LIVE!  Please link into: http://www.iwantmymusicvideoartshow.com

Original Press Release Announcement Text Below
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Over 100 artists from across the globe have come together to celebrate the art of music videos, merging an innovative array of talent and vision into this one-of-a-kind tribute to nearly three decades of pop culture.  Hosted at the Meltdown Gallery on Sunset Blvd., I Want My Music Video Art Show” presented visual artists with an opportunity to take their favorite music videos from the 1980′s on, dip them in paint and various mediums, splash them onto canvases, lenses, tablets and computer screens, and create a new genre of art inspired by the idols who continue to groove and inspire uc with musical genius.

With this phenomenal group show, Curators Chris Marrs Piliero and Dave MacDowell, both visual artists themselves, plunged into the vein that connects all areas and genres of modern music culture head on, racing toward the heart of what moves each of us from eardrums to foot-taps:  our love of music and the presentation of these songs through creativity — by musicians using the camera as an instrument to turn us on and make us dance.  Chris Marrs Piliero, a well-known Music Video Director for top names in the industry, and Dave MacDowell became close friends after Chris hired Dave to do an original painting to celebrate The Black Keys VMA win.  The rest is history, and their collaboration here is a new and mind-blowing chapter in the artistic offerings their friendship has put together…

Edgy.  |  Smooth.  |  Powerful.  |  Groovy.  |  Violent.  |  Creative.

No holds barred visions of sensuality, humor, and interpersonal musings brought to vivid life in brush strokes and tablet swipes, from the traditional to the digital.  The unifying fiber that binds the show together is simply a love of music, and the brilliant bands and musicians who took this love and morphed it into a passion through a unique expression that forever changed how we enjoy the art of sound and imagery.

Please join us in celebration of over 25 years of musical inspiration, presented for your enjoyment through the eyes and souls of established and emerging artistic talent without borders.  Cameras, phones and a love of music video art welcome.

Opening Night Reception October 7, 8PM – Midnight.

MELTDOWN GALLERY inside Meltdown Comics 7522 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA  90046 Phone:  323.851.7223

FREE and Open to the Public

RAW and COMPELLING.  The visions from these traditional, digital and mixed media artists span a variety of mediums, and bring to life conceptual inspiration that floats the spectrum from smooth sensuality and humor, to hardcore social realism.  Please visit the show’s page online at http://www.iwantmymusicvideoartshow.com, kick back and enjoy a sampling of the artists’ inspiration videos, and place this unique event on your calendar.  We look forward to seeing you there.


 

Hosted by Howard Kremer, the master of having a Summah, this all day affair will feature food, fun, booze, music, water guns, a bounce castle, and comedy. Featuring Steve Agee, Eli Braden, Jonah Ray, Kumail Nanjiani, music from The Manx, and too many fun surprise guests to count. It’s free, but only if you RSVP to summahfest@gmail.com.

Tickets are limited so respond today!

July 16th

Party starts at 2pm, comedy starts around 6pm!

BRING SUNSCREEN!
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Filmed for Meltdown, Inc. by @MoFathelbab (come check out his upcoming show Nerdy Secrets this month at @NerdMelt)


 

UPDATED!

Don’t wait in line, order your tickets online. Just stroll in, show us your confirmation print out, grab a drink, get a seat and enjoy the funny.

Click here to get your tickets.

The line up for the Next MELTDOWN:
PAUL SCHEER, JEN KIRKMAN, NATASHA LEGGERO, STEVE AGEE, DAN MINTZ, MATT DWYER, and JOHN VARGAS.

Jonah Ray’s Meltdown
Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.851.7223
Admission: $8.00

THE LINE UP FOR JUNE 18th:

PAUL SCHEER: A UCB alum, a Human Giant member, a hilarious comedian in many different forms. Who know’s what he’ll do? But you can be sure that it’ll be amazing.

JEN KIRKMAN: She has an album out on AST RECORDS, a regular on CHELSEA LATELY as well as the CHELSEA COMEDY TOURS, and an amazing writer. I’ve been watching her for years and have loved what she has progress to as a comic.

DAN MINTZ: With a Comedy Central Presents under his belt he’s become one of the most sought after comedy writers. His credits include: Saturday Night Live, IMPORTANT THINGS w/ Demetri Martin, Lucky Louie, The Andy Milonakis Show, Crank Yankers and much more. See him and you won’t regret it.

STEVE AGEE: He’s back from the south, let’s see what he’s got for us!

NATASHA LEGGERO: One of my favorites to watch. She’s appeared on RENO 911, Chelsea Lately, the Sarah Silverman Program, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Ugly Americans and FUNNY OR DIE PRESENTS.

MATT DWYER: A legend of depression. An amazing improviser, writer and stand up comedian.

JOHN VARGAS: John is one of the smartest most intimidating comics I know. With his hit show at the Fake Gallery he’s honed a commanding presence on stage. Be challenged and laugh at the comedy of John Vargas.

And as always, FOOD TRUCK, BEER, GUEST DROP INS (Last month we had Aziz Ansari and Joe Mande do amazing sets.)

So…c’mon by.

Click here to get your tickets.

 

MaximumFun.org’s 2010 MaxFunDrive ends on May 28th with a blowout eight-hour show hosted by Jordan and Jesse, with all kinds of amazing special guests. We’ll have a live audience at Meltdown Comics in Los Angeles, and stream live audio and video to our adoring fans across the world.

Reservations for the show are currently full, and attendees with reservations will be seated first. However, there is ample space for overflow. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Scheduled guests include:
Jimmy Pardo & Matt Belknap
The Sklar Brothers
Sarah Thyre & Andy Richter
Paul Scheer & Rob Huebel
Jimmy Dore & Stef Zamorano
Edie McClurg
Scott Aukerman
Clifford & Kidd
Karen Kilgariff
Stephen Tobolowski
Superego
Mike Schmidt
Plus, from Stop Podcasting Yourself, Dave Shumka!

See you May 28th!

Live video provided by INDHD.com

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