VDub Sessions Episode 2 — The Pretty Black Chains

How many folks and instruments did we fit into our second adVANture of the VDub Sessions? We thought we’d go for a new record — 9 people, 2 guitars, shakers, bongos, and a sitar… fun was had by all.

Thanks to Nathan Poppe for filming and special thanks to The Pretty Black Chains for bringing the sweet sounds. Hope everyone enjoys!

Spywagon hits the streets

Jonathan Fowler and Ferris O’Brien found this lovely ‘77 camper bus a few months back parked in an OKC driveway with a “For Sale” sign. Snatched it up, slapped some paint on it and transformed it into the smoothest live remote van in town.

The Spywagon

LEGO fashions to grace runway at ‘block’ tie optional affair

Love LEGOs? Love cool Oklahoma celebrities? Love supporting education? We do, too. That’s why we’re sponsoring Oklahoma’s first-ever LEGO fashion show on November 5. See the press release below for more info. And please come hang out with us at the event!

OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 20, 2010) – Party organizers are hoping wardrobe malfunctions will not be an issue when models navigate the catwalk at Oklahoma City’s first ever LEGO fashion show scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5 at Toyscapes, located downtown at 700 Sheridan Ave. on Film Row in Oklahoma City’s historic Film Exchange district .

The LEGO fashion show is the central feature of Block Party, a fundraising event to benefit OKC Educare, an early childhood education center for underprivileged children.

A select group of designers, including Johnathan Kayne – of Project Runway fame – will “make it work” Tim Gunn -style by teaming up with local artists and clothiers to conceptualize and produce original, LEGO-inspired creations to be worn on the runway by professional models and local celebrities.

Design teams include:

• Desmond Mason with the Design, Housing and Merchandising Department from Oklahoma State University
• Stardeath and the White Dwarfs with War Paint Clothing Co.
• Sen. Andrew Rice with Spencer Stone Co .
• Ferris O’Brien (105.3 FM “The Spy”) with Hugh Meade & Nicole Moan
• Jim Roth with Spencer Stone Co.

Tickets are available at www.blockpartyokc.com. General admission is $75, reserved runway seating is $100, and VIP access with premier runway seating is $125. Seating is limited and advance purchase is required. Tickets will not be available at the door on the day of the event.
Food and beverages will be provided by Cheever’s and COOP Ale Works , and music by Kids at the Bar.

Fowler Volkswagen of Norman is the presenting sponsor for Block Party. Sponsors include: Cheever’s Catering & Events, QuikPrint, Anthony David Agency, COOP Ale Works, Innovative Event Solutions, Salon W and Critical Mass Productions.

ToyScapes is the venture philanthropy organization that manages the annual OK CityScape LEGO exhibit, open Nov. 6 – Dec. 31. Learn more at www.okcityscape.com.

VDub Sessions Episode 1: Taddy Porter

Here’s a peek at the newest Fowler Volkswagen/105.3 The Spy project promoting local music. The VDub Sessions. Seriously cool experience. Taddy Porter performing in the back of a ‘77 VW van with Nathan Poppe filming and Jonathan Fowler driving. The band sounds awesome and the footage looks amazing. So please enjoy and share with all your music-loving friends. And look out for more adVANtures to come!

Here’s something to pep you up

Need a cure for the Monday morning blues? Relive the glory of OU/TX with this quick video of our favorite pre-game festivities.