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Mike V Is Everywhere.
This October 2010 issue of Thrasher Magazine has just hit the skate shops and newsstands and features quite a bit of the recent Mike V news from the skate world. The first sighting is the ad for Mike V’s guest model deck on 1031 Skateboards.
A few pages earlier in the mag is a Landshark Wheels ad for the release of Mike’s signature wheel.
And last but not least, incase you’ve been living under a rock for the past two months and didn’t know that Mike has quit Element and has started his own brand, By The Sword Skateboards, the Trash column has you covered.
Spot Mike V somewhere? Let us know! Send contributions to:
mikevallelyonline@yahoo.com
Mike V Demo In Marshall, MI This Weekend.
Mike V and Kristian Svitak will be hitting up Marshall, MI for a weekend of skate school and demos. Open skating in the park, live music, giveaways and all proceeds with benefit the Marshall Skatepark. It’s all going down this weekend, September 3, 4 and 5.
Location:
Dark Horse Brewing Co.
511 S. Kalamazoo Ave.
Marshall, MI 49068
For more details please visit www.darkhorsebrewery.com
Dragons TV Show Pilot Released Online.
This past May Mike V completed work on the pilot episode of the television show, DRAGONS and it is now available to view online. (View it below.)
In DRAGONS Mike V plays skate hippie, pirate guru Eric Ron who Mike describes as “A mix between Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jeff Spicoli and Conan’s father.” In DRAGONS, Eric Ron’s proteges Bruce Walker and Vince Stone, inspired by their mentor, have set out on a mission to gain freedom by conquering different levels of enlightenment in unorthodox and goofy ways. Their quest eventually leads them to the top of Mountain Lion Mountain where once there, they plan to skate down it, turn into balls of fire and fly away as DRAGONS.
http://www.dragonstheshow.com/
Mike V as Eric Ron.
Bruce Walker and Vince Stone on a mission to face their greatest fears.
Eric Ron knows true freedom.
Eric Ron in his sanctuary.
The cast and crew of DRAGONS. (all photos by Chris Rejano)
Mike V Is Everywhere.
Here is the latest installment of Mike V Is Everywhere…
A print of Mike V from the new New York City skateboard photography book Full Bleed was spotted on display at the book launch party this past Saturday night at the 6th Street Warehouse in Los Angeles. The photo of Mike was taken at The Brooklyn Banks in NYC and photographed by old friend Derek Rinaldi in 1988.
The message and vibe of By The Sword Skateboards is already catching on with the youth of today. An anonymous blogger writes:
“Recently a professional skater by the name Mike Vallely, along with fellow skateboarder and artist Jason Filipow have initiated a new company called “By the Sword Skateboards”. This company was created in order to promote and nurture the true, self driven, and inspirational side of skateboarding. Skateboarding isn’t about the hype, money, or who’s the best. It’s simply about inspiration and dedication to pursue your truest dreams no matter the odds. It’s about the mentality of doing it yourself. It’s about the fun and love of it all.”
Read the full blog right HERE.
Wrapping things up for this edition of Mike V is Everywhere is a mention from Charles Tomaro, the President of the City Council, in Mike’s hometown of Edison, NJ. Tomaro mentions the exciting news that the Edison Skatepark may get renamed to honor Mike. Click on through to read the full article from the Edison-Metuchan Sentinel.
Spot Mike V somewhere? Let us know! Send contributions to:
mikevallelyonline@yahoo.com
Lucy Vallely Saves Tom Petty For Dino Corvino.
Posted in: Mondays With Mike V, News, Skateboarding, Videos
Dino Corvino recounts the tale of how Lucy Vallely‘s appearance in Mondays With Mike V episode #12 single handedly saved Tom Petty’s new album “MOJO” for him over at the citizenwausau.com blog. CLICK HERE to read Dino’s story.
Here’s the video that provided the saving…
New Mike V Webstore Has Launched.
The new Mike V webstore is now live! Now up for grabs is the highly sought after “DIY or DIE” deck from By The Sword Skateboards as well as the limited edition Mike V x Battle Commander deck, Glory Bound tour shirts, Mike V/By The Sword shirts, Mike V & The Rats cds, Revolution Mother merchandise and more.
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CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE STORE & TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.
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Signed & Numbered Powell Peralta Mike V Decks Now Available. Proceeds To Benefit Grind For Life.
In support of the Grind For Life Organization, Powell Peralta are offering signed decks from Mike V where the net proceeds from the sales will be donated to help cancer victims. We would like to raise as much money as we can for this cause and Powell Peralta will be offering other signed decks as well. Thank you for your support.
Mike V signed and numbered 5 decks. They will be shipped out in chronological order. Two have already been sold and only three remain. Better act fast!
Update: SOLD OUT.
Mondays With Mike V: Episode #19.
Posted in: Mondays With Mike V, Skateboarding, Videos
Mondays With Mike V is back! Episode #19 documents Mike’s trip to Malmo, Sweden to compete in the Ultra Bowl II Contest a mere few hours after the last demo of the Glory Bound Tour. Besides competing in the bowl contest, Mike entered their jump ramp contest in which he took 1st place. Special guests in this episode include Ben Raybourn, Kevin Kowalski, Josh Mattson, Screech, Steven Reeves and Cody Lockwood. Thanks once again for tuning in and we’ll see you all back here next Monday for a recap of the Glory Bound Tour.
Photos From Yesterday’s Fedorin Cup Charity Hockey Game.
Yesterday, Mike V competed in the Fedorin Cup charity hockey game. Put on by the Athletic Sports Fund of America and held at the Anaheim Ice in Anaheim, CA, many professional hockey players and celebrities gathered to play a fun game of hockey to help raise money for this great cause.
The ASFA was established in 1998 when Eric Fedorin, a 36 year-old local California hockey player was diagnosed with brain cancer. In is his memory, Athletic Sports Fund of America (ASFA) donates event proceeds to worthy causes such as: NHL Hockey Fights Cancer, the American Cancer Society, USC Norris Cancer Center and offer grants to young athletes in need.
Here are a few photos from the afternoon…
Mike V loading up is hockey gear at the homefront in Long Beach.
Arriving on the scene at the Anaheim Ice.
Gearing up for getting down in the locker room.
Mike V, #94, playing for team USA, hits the ice and warms up with the other players.
Sold out crowd!
Ready for the faceoff.
Mike V in the mix.
He’s open! Pass it to Mike!
Mike charging for the puck.
In the end, Team Canada edged out Team USA by one goal.
Group photo with all the players.
All in all is was a great and fun filled afternoon and lots of money was raised for the ASFA!
Suburban Diners: Revisited.
We haven’t done a “Revisited” in awhile. Here is Mike’s video part from the 1994 Powell Skateboards video, “Suburban Diners.” I’ve been wanting to get this video part online for awhile now and that day has finally come. Check out Mike’s comments below and enjoy the video…
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“In 1994 I was dead broke living in my parents home in South River, New Jersey with my wife and baby daughter. All signs pointed to the fact that I should probably give up the idea of being or trying to be a pro skater anymore and get a “real job.” But my only escape from the cold shoulder the skate world was giving me was simply going out and skating and my skating in turn gave me the confidence in myself to stay in the fight.”
“I filmed this video part on both coasts. Jason Lee shot some of it for me as well as Jason Rothmeyer and Daryl Grogan. A lot of the random Super 8 footage was shot by me. I also edited this part and chose the Husker Du song.”
“Going to Japan with Steve Caballero was a great honor. By ’94 both Stevie and I were treading water as pros at that time and I think we really got a lot out of going through it together. We knew skating was bigger and better than what it had become and we were determined to continue to stay active and help it grow despite the odds and despite what others thought of us or of Powell Skateboards.”
“To this day, George Powell has been the best manufacturer I’ve worked with in the skate industry. In the end we disagreed on some things which lead to my leaving the company in ’98 but he was always fair and he gave me incredible room and freedom to be myself and he always believed in me when most others had written me off. I took that confidence and its energy and turned it into the rest of my career. This video was the beginning of a rebirth for Powell, for Cab and for myself. It was a hard and intense but fun time.”
“I’ll put it on record and the video proves it: In ’94 I had one of the best, if not the best kickflip in the business.”
– Mike V
A hundred years from now, Mike Vallely (also known as Mike V) will be viewed as one of skateboarding's pioneers. He'll be remembered as a burly, glue-footed, hella-pop artist. An ATV ruler, a poet, and a fighter's fighter. An iconoclast among icons.
- Transworld Skateboarding Magazine
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