BOSTON - Mark Bode is a 2nd generation comic book cartoonist who hooked up with Puma for his very own custom kicks. Check it out here as they popped it off at Bodega. www.markbode.com www.puma.com
LOS ANGELES - It was different times when TK was growing up in the skate scene; now there's more diversity and the community coming through Primitive for his signing. www.primitiveshoes.com
SAN DIEGO - If there's one thing Jamie can do, it's skating with no shoes on. But he's better at surfing. He's currently sponsored by Matix and Electric. www.matixclothing.com www.electricvisual.com
LOS ANGELES - Osmaan Shamaddeen, Austin Wedvick, and Andrew Gallagher skate the seven stair rail at Normandie Park. Special guest appearance by filmmaker Aryeh Kraus himself. www.globeshoes.com www.valsurf.com
LOS ANGELES - Lace up your dancing shoes for Carlotta as they talk about what their name means and future shows. Get their latest album titled, Out of Love, now available on iTunes. www.myspace.com/carlotta www.carlottatheband.com
ORLANDO - Somebody call 911! Velcro your dancing shoes cause the dudes from Yip Yip will electrify you with their unique electronic sound. Get their CD/DVD titled, Two Kinds of the Same Kingdom, out now on SAF Records. www.myspace.com/yipyip www.yipyip.com
DALLAS - Lace up your dancing shoes cause the catchy boys from First Class Fever explain their pre-show rituals and perform on the same stage where their idols and other big names performed. www.myspace.com/firstclassfever
SAN DIEGO - The only thing that gets Chris Larue hyped, is finding new spots to skate. He's currently sponsored by Foundation Skateboards, Osiris Shoes, and Pacific Drive Skateshop.
LOS ANGELES - You can catch 20-year-old Frank "The Tank" Elizondo skate at Highland Skatepark. He currently rides for Goodwood Skateboards, Vans Shoes, Non-Factory Skateshop, and Rush Bearings.