Blog Feed: Venice Beach Artists

Comment on Art By Sky – Oil And Acrylic Painter by jesse castellanos

Published on 2012-11-10 12:04:51

hi there sky i just wanted to say that i felt in love with you the first time i saw you love at first sight i will like to invite to you lunch one day my # is 714-661-7271 jesse

Comment on Matt Dowd by Ken Willis

Published on 2012-10-25 16:36:22

Hey Matt, this Ken Willis, email me at: thewillisnetworks@gmail.com and I will give you my number. I have a record producer interested in your music. I met you and your girlfriend when you two first arrived in California from New Zealand. Again, than

Comment on Ra Superstar – International Art by mike fox

Published on 2012-10-24 23:24:12

Ra give me a call.

R. Cronk

Published on 2012-10-23 13:39:58

R. Cronk’s murals and artistic vision have helped define Venice Beach.  Check out his website and explore his art throughout the streets of Venice.

Comment on Matt Dowd by Ken Mattern

Published on 2012-10-20 23:19:28

Hi Matt, Say hello to Tina for me. I've been thinking of you both the past several weeks. I need to soke up a few of your sets. Funny how time goes by. TTFN, Ken

Comment on Scarlet Ray Watt – Ventriloquist by Kelli

Published on 2012-10-17 15:28:35

You sang happy birthday to me in Las Vegas on Fremont street well until my husband came and long and ruined it.....

Comment on Art By Sabel – Colorful Latin Art by Ronald Joseph Kule

Published on 2012-10-09 15:09:56

I thought that Sid Abel passed away years ago from cancer. Is this not true? If she is alive, please, I want to contact her.

Comment on Peter Demian – Street Smart by Paddy Mallon

Published on 2012-09-30 08:08:39

Hi Peter Its been a long time and through Bert Lindstrom, I began to track you down. Berts gone now, but we both had some good memories of times knowing you in Port Arthur. Remember Huck ?? Tedd Sherell , Johnny Adams. You went on of course and did s

Comment on Sonata – Op. No. II by Jeannette

Published on 2012-09-19 17:31:16

Do you have a website or a place where I can see other work you have done please.

Comment on Peter Demian – Street Smart by Doug Beaucage

Published on 2012-07-31 14:48:39

Wow talk about jumping into the "wayback" machine. I was talking to a friend, D Gagnon, and we were talking about the "West End" while sitting in the backyard in my new hometown. I grew up across the "backlane" from Peter and his family and can recal

Comment on Ra Superstar – International Art by Lisa Cannon

Published on 2012-07-14 07:36:40

Hey Ra your doing a awsome job love the paintings your friend in detroit

Comment on Richy Sambuca by GenL

Published on 2012-07-04 22:44:50

Yep... all of you should buy his song "Life we are here" on iTunes... ^_^ Go Richy !!! =)

Comment on Funny Tombow – One Man Band by pierre a cloutier

Published on 2012-02-14 19:14:34

i live in canada near Montréal and i love what you do, you are a complete artist.....i am a drummer,guitar player and a singer and i would like to have a kit like you have, i know a drummer builder, is there a brand mrk or a plan to build one or it's self construction...thank you for your futher attention and dont stop your one man band it's unique

Comment on King Solomon – Venice Beach Snake Man by Luke

Published on 2012-02-14 14:21:52

Does anyone know his real name???

Comment on Ra Superstar – International Art by Gina Onan

Published on 2012-02-01 21:30:32

I have purchased a few pieces of art from you the few times tat I had been to California. I want to buy another pice fom you, do you have any and are you BOE to ship?mthahnk you so much!

Comment on Peter Demian – Street Smart by Dolores Allen White)

Published on 2012-01-24 17:13:13

Hey Peter how are you going? Remember me fron Windsor Ontario & friend of Bobby Moffet and Wes Weriam. Just found out where you were and love hearing your music again. I will let Bobby know where you are. Good luck my friend and don't forget the great meals Bob cooked up in electric fying pan at the Holiday Inn. love and hugs. dolores white now allen. I live in Arizona and when in California I will look for you. Love your music.

Comment on Ra Superstar – International Art by Laura

Published on 2012-01-05 18:43:58

The last time I was in Venice I walked up and down the boardwalk twice and couldn't find you. I hope you're there the next time I come out, I love your artwork!

Comment on Nathan Pino – Pianist by Chris

Published on 2012-01-02 15:42:50

Anyone know how to get ahold of Nathan? Interested in hiring him for concert. Thanks!

Comment on Gaea by Scott

Published on 2011-12-27 23:10:11

Thank you Lisa!!! :-)))))

Comment on Art By Sabel – Colorful Latin Art by Terry Etter

Published on 2011-11-04 13:02:11

Sid please send an email. Hope you remember me from appx. 20years ago. I have your "Mercado" on the wall above the couch. Love you. Terry

Sunny War

Published on 2011-11-02 01:38:07

If you’re lucky enough to stumble across Sunny War on the boardwalk, you’ll find a unique yet classic talent.  Check out her website and give a listen.

Comment on Gaea by Lisa

Published on 2011-10-29 18:40:16

Hi Scott, You can reach Gaea at ozeanmusic@gmail.com or at gaea@gaeasoul.com Check out their new website still under construction at gaeasoul.com

Style Proz Crew

Published on 2011-10-15 00:53:30

 What time is it?  Show time! For six years, Sycho Sid’s Style Proz Crew have pumped up Venice Beach crowds blending synchronized banter and unique moves into a kickin’  show.

Comment on Gaea by Nowhere Man

Published on 2011-10-14 17:14:15

Click on the link provided and message through their MySpace page.

Wood Doctor & Roscoe

Published on 2011-09-23 20:46:41

Wood from da hood! Next time you’re on the beach don’t miss Wood Doctor and his dummy Roscoe having a “funky good time” on the boardwalk.

Joey California

Published on 2011-09-17 12:05:08

Let the good times roll! Joey California has been singing and ripping up the riffs on the beach all summer.  Hendrix to Vaughn & beyond with feeling.

Violin Man

Published on 2011-09-11 13:42:05

When I asked this street musician his name, I found out that it never occurred to him to have one.  So I call him “Violin Man.”

Sonata – Op. No. II

Published on 2011-09-06 12:53:23

Sonata’s latest work on Venice Beach.

Charles Rangel – The Dime Store Novelist

Published on 2011-07-15 11:52:37

I’m really obsessed with things I like. Charles Rangel is an amazing guitarist with a unique “air tapping” style.  VOTE for him as Rolling Stone magazine’s ”Street to Stage” contestant.

Professor Pitt & Universe The Harp

Published on 2011-07-07 14:40:14

Guaranteed to sooth the soul. Phillip “Professor Pitt” Colas only plays his own music.  He told me this story: An experienced harpist let me play her Irish harp one day.  I played so well to her…as if I’d performed in another lifetime…that she gave me the harp as a gift. Come on down to the beach and see why [...]

CPM – Painter

Published on 2011-07-01 14:54:32

CPM paints on the Venice Boardwalk.

Scarlett Ray Watt – Ventriloquist

Published on 2011-06-19 14:02:51

Don’t be a dummy! Scarlett Ray Watt and his dummy Max both laugh it up with passing tourists.

Paul Oscher

Published on 2011-06-13 23:28:22

Muddy Waters–Paul Oscher plays the soul I feel! From Little Walters to James Cotton, Paul Oscher’s blues resume reads like he did a deal with the devil at a crossroads on a southern night–but some deals are worth it!

The Silence Club

Published on 2011-06-07 22:46:10

The Silence Club for life! The Silence Club gets down on the boardwalk.

Aztec Dance

Published on 2011-05-31 21:19:02

The Mexica  are guided by their sun, war and fire god Huitzilopochtli. From Mexico, it’s Aztec Dance–beautiful costumes, a conch, and  loud rhythmic drums steeped in tradition.

Johnny and Billy

Published on 2011-05-25 12:14:41

Thank you!  Thank you!  Thanks a lot! B Brothers Johnny ,9, and Billy ,5, wow tourists along the boardwalk with a polished gospel and country act that would do Hank Williams and Merle Haggard proud.

Sonata

Published on 2011-05-18 19:24:45

Lightnin’ Joe – Harp & Vocals

Published on 2011-05-11 22:32:28

Sweet as honey pie! Got blues?  Lightnin’ Joe blows a mean harp.  Come on down to the beach and check out some real and raw harmonica playin’, y’all!

Wadada Khufu – Cosmic World Beat

Published on 2011-05-05 22:53:32

My mission is my music. Wadada Khufu (wah-da-da koo-foo) has been getting down on the Venice Boardwalk for years and years. Wadada means “love” in Amharic–the language of Ethiopia.

Gaea

Published on 2011-04-28 22:39:18

 It is being. Gaea (guy-ah), named after the earth goddess, drifted onto the beach a week ago.  Martin plays cello and Cherita her cajon–a box-shaped percussion instrument that originates from Peru.      

Weedman

Published on 2011-04-21 22:31:59

          When the sun is high on Venice Beach you can find Weedman flying his colors!          

Whiskey Hickon Boys – Gangsta Folk

Published on 2011-04-17 13:54:32

 It’s a good time! The Whiskey Hickon Boys blew into town laying down their own unique blend of rockabilly, funk, hip-hop, jazz & bluegrass.                                          

MyMy – Dancer

Published on 2011-04-12 14:16:47

 I’m a dancer with a brain. One day, in front of The Fig Tree Cafe, a beautiful European girl asked me to stop playing guitar so she could dance.  Her friend Julien from Toulouse, France played guitar.  Meet MyMy.

Big Joe Puddin

Published on 2011-04-05 23:14:49

Well Big Joe Puddin, this pal of ours, could work, but he’d rather play!   So this fattest cat roamed town to town, and this is what he’d say! Live from Seattle it’s Big Joe Puddin!  Join Stinky Pete Irving with his steel reson

King Solomon – Venice Beach Snake Man

Published on 2011-03-25 22:24:10

These are miracle snakes! In 1989–the Year of the Snake–the cobra came to King Solomon.  As he was walking along the ocean, playing his flute, the Chinese animal washed ashore just as he was passing.  A coincidence?  And the other snak

Starla – Jazz Singer

Published on 2011-03-02 15:09:16

  On and off for 32 years, Starla has been singing smooth & mellow jazz standards in the Venice sun.  Stroll by and check her out.  Starla is the bomb, daddy-o!

Vinny V – 3-D Artist

Published on 2011-02-24 15:22:31

Stand right there!  You’re in 3-D! I walked into Vinny V one sunny day holding out 3-D glasses to me.  I put the ‘50s-style paper spectacles on and stepped into his “paint-by-numbers-on-acid” world.  Beneath me,  a rectangle of red,

The Homeless People

Published on 2011-02-18 13:26:59

From Oakland, Cali, The Homeless People scrap, squeeze, bow and sing their unique old-time sound on the beach.  Join Chloe, Robbie and Christa by the sands.

David Alexander English – Imagineer

Published on 2011-02-12 12:07:11

Stay tuned…fine tuned.           Since the late eighties, David Alexander English has been painting in the Venice sun.  Check out his web pages to explore his Sacred Geometry Paintings and much more.

Lee England, Jr. – Violinist

Published on 2011-02-09 01:21:49

I came across Lee one sunny day.  He’s a classically-trained virtuoso violinist with an intoxicating, soulful sound. His style has been described as a gumbo of rhythm & blues, gospel, jazz, hip-hop and symphonic soul.

Randy Rivers – Pop Classics Show

Published on 2011-01-31 14:51:47

On and off since 1971 Randy has been singing classics, strumming his acoustic, and playing harp on the beach.  Stop by and give a listen.

Richy Sambuca

Published on 2011-01-25 21:27:37

Live from Germany!  Richy Sambuca plays two guitars, a bass, and a synth in a uniquely European blend!

Metal Ball Guy – Heavy Metal Artist

Published on 2010-10-29 15:21:52

Metal Ball Guy has been flexing it up on the Venice Beach Boardwalk for years becoming one of the most recognized body builder acts in America.  Next time you’re on the beach, check him out and see how you stack up!

Pulp Fiction

Published on 2010-10-18 21:42:18

And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you!

Biff Scarborough

Published on 2010-10-12 20:33:55

Originally from New York City, Biff Scarborough has been playing the guitar since he was 14.  Biff has an authentic strumming and singing style reminiscent of John Lee Hooker.  Come on down and give a listen.

Mr. Animation – Modern Mime

Published on 2010-10-05 12:52:10

I love to bring positive energy to the people. For the past 26 years, Mr. Animation has been entertaining crowds with his dynamic street act featuring customized music, audience participation and lots of laughs. Next time you’re on the beach,

Michael Vile -Illusionist

Published on 2010-09-30 13:56:09

Originally from Maryland, Michale Vile  has been entertaining tourists on the Venice Beach Boardwalk for the past eight months.  Come on down to the beach and let your senses be amazed.

Silverbirds – Steel Orchestra

Published on 2010-09-20 22:25:26

Yea, mon!  Live from Jamaica, it’s the Silverbirds!  Sip some rum.  Watch the girls walk by.  And listen to the music of the islands.

Jules Ross – Physical Comedian

Published on 2010-09-08 15:53:44

Since 1986 Jules Ross has been entertaining crowds on the Venice Boardwalk with his unique style of physical comedy.  Sometimes he’s a mime in a bag…sometimes at your elbow on the boardwalk mimicking your walk…but always bringing

Ra Superstar – International Art

Published on 2010-08-22 01:29:14

  For over 15 years, Ra Superstar has painted in acrylics, stone and sand on Venice Beach.  He told me this story: One day I met an artist from NY called Pep while I was drumming and sleeping on the Brooklyn Bridge.  Pep wanted to learn drumming s