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Inner Vibration
Published Jan. 18, 2012
in November, musicians/promoters Michael Mannino and Arian Banki threw a party called Inner Vibration at a private residence near Vista in celebration of a close friend who passed away in June. Preston Grover was a great ...
Doing the Deed on a Pig Farm
Published Dec. 28, 2011
A few weeks ago, Hank, a businessman in his 50s, invited about 30 people out to his rural estate in Valley Center to take part in the slaughtering of two large pigs. “My conclusion from [watching ...
Raccoon Newsie Zombie
Published Nov. 16, 2011
because Halloween is the greatest holiday of the year, especially when it falls on a Monday and, therefore, begins the previous Thursday, your humble crasher went to about 39 celebrations this All Hallows’ Eve megaweekend. One ...
Merry Pranksters in TJ
Published Oct. 5, 2011
The early ‘90s are back in Tijuana. High-waist bloomers, felt boater hats, “Goo” Sonic Youth tees, lacey long-sleeves, cat-eye liner beneath buggy shades, jean shorts, ... More Post a comment
Apples to Apples
Published Aug. 31, 2011
My buddy Mark and his girlfriend Liz recently moved from Pacific Beach to North Park and threw a housewarming barbecue to inaugurate their new place. ... More Post a comment
Brohemian Grove
Published July 27, 2011
My roommate Eli’s birthday falls on the same day as the Cremation of Care ritual at the annual elite getaway in Bohemian Grove, where politicians, ... More Post a comment
Deep-Fried Everything
Published June 29, 2011
It was an unlikely location for a party. The sun was out in full force at the Del Mar Marriott, where maybe 40 partiers in ... More Post a comment
The Wiggle Is Back
Published May 25, 2011
I’ll never forget the time, probably somewhere in early 2003, when Holy Molar played their first and only show at the Ché Café. Like most ... More Comments (3)
It's a Trap
Published April 27, 2011
After first hearing Interrobang’s set at O’Connell’s a few weeks ago, I couldn’t help but suspect occult affiliations. The quartet sounded like Tortoise loosely covering ... More Post a comment
Supermoon
Published March 30, 2011
No doubt under the influence of the extravagantly titled “Supermoon,” March 19 was a day of nonstop partying for your humble Crasher. First, a birthday ... More Post a comment
Honey Bucket
Published March 9, 2011
The carpet was just being rolled out between the birds-of-paradise planters when my roommate Eli and I arrived at Ray Street Studio in North Park ... More Comments (4)
Do the Freddie
Published Feb. 9, 2011
Zac’s 28th birthday party was what every respectable social gathering should aspire to be. Everybody at the Golden Hill house near 20th and Broadway was ... More Comment (1)
Garnet Chic
Published Jan. 12, 2011
"The tequila is almost gone, and we were already told to be quiet,” Alex said as she mixed margaritas for me and my unofficial photographer/full-time ... More Post a comment
Fork and Dagger
Published Dec. 15, 2010
"You don’t know us, but we know you,” the text message read. “You are one of the selected few.” The message, from a Mr. Smith, ... More Post a comment
Make Death a Monster
Published Nov. 10, 2010
The cactus and Joshua tree’d villa at 30th and Quince in North Park lent the perfect aesthetic for a Halloween Dia de los Muertos party. ... More Post a comment
The Greek Apprentice
Published Oct. 13, 2010
When I arrived at Nick’s house by Grim and Upas in North Park around 10:30 p.m., all that remained of the day’s barbecue were a ... More Comments (35)
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