Albums: MK EP (October 2007, 6 tracks)
MK&GENTLEMEN (EP) (May 2009 release, 6 tracks)
CTY EP (July 2010, 4 tracks)
Biography: MK&GENTLEMEN are on the upswing, led by front man Mick Kelleher. The unsigned band has been packing house parties and festival shows with their unique sound, high energy, and dedicated fans. “I never really planned on pursuing a music career,” admits the 27-year-old kid from Texas hiding behind a beard that should mask his boyish face, but doesn’t.
So what does MK&GENTLEMEN bring to the party? Songs in the vein of chasing women in the city, beach parties, or both. Everything you would expect from a band coming into their own, yet what sets them apart are honest lyrics, a commanding albeit laidback presence, and a natural, honest view of what life in the city and beach can create.
Arbor longboard skate team rider, Jimmy Riha along with new additions, Max Myers and Eric Singer hooked up in the hill of Santa Barbara and well, they did what they do which is go downhill fast. This video shows a whole new level of how to get sketchy on an Arbor skateboard. Don’t try this at home kids.
The Arbor Collective is proud deliver the new Bamboo Hybrid skateboard as part of the Concrete Series featuring the artwork of renowned artist, Dave Kinsey.
His blend of urban landscape and the human condition creates a striking image on one of Arbor’s best selling decks. “Dave Kinsey’s work has become such a visual fixture in the surf, skate, and snow community,” says Joel Woodman, Arbor’s art director. “Few artists have had his level of influence on this particular subculture.”
The Bamboo Hybrid is Arbor’s multi-dimensional long skateboard that was designed with a wide mid-section, concave profile and rounded kick tail/nose to deliver longboard stability and real flat-ground/park performance. Completes include: Arbor 65mm 78A Durometer Street Series Wheels, ABEC 5 Bearings, 10″ Gullwing trucks and is gripped with long-lasting crushed recycled glass.
This new fiberglass-reinforced, drop-through skateboard design provides the ultimate freeride experience with unmatched control and stability at speed.
Arbor’s most advanced downhill design, the Assault is a fiberglass reinforced, drop-through skateboard that’s built to deliver high-level speed, drift, and carve performance. The new Assault’s cambered, symmetrical shape is ideal for switch and slide management, while its flex provides an amazing level of rail-to-rail power with a phenomenally smooth ride. Added sidecut creates a centered stance and improves turn initiation. Expect stability, control, and return in a lightweight package.
“With the Assault, we set out to refine the shape of our new Axis skateboard deck and create the ultimate all-around freeride design,†says Arbor’s President, Bob Carlson. “We enhanced the materials and adjusted the specs to deliver a flex, wheelbase, and lightweight shape ideal for hardcore downhill freeriding. What we ended up with is the most responsive drop-through on the market, built with a completely unique fiberglass-reinforced lay-up.â€
The Assault is built with a combination of sustainably sourced maple and pre-cured fiberglass. The deck is finished with tip-to-tail Jessup grip tape that includes a die-cut logo. Completes come Arbor’s new 72mm, 75A Durometer Slalom Series Wheels (made from sucrose-based bio-urethane), 9†Gullwing Chargers Trucks, ABEC 5 bearings, and recycled plastic risers. Complete Assaults are competitively prices at an MSRP of $249.50.
Arbor held a benefit punk show for Jimmy Hanson featuring live music from Punk For Life, Horny Toad, Meet Me At The Pub and Tha Conclusion. The video tells the story so get into it. Special thanks to Juice Magazine, Venice Paparazzi, Pyramid Brewing, Breakwater, Venice Originals and Hecho en Venice.
