Tuesday, June 30, 2009

THIS FRIDAY!!!!! INDEPENDENCE EVE!!!!!!!!


this lovely corner of america (the compound) was politely invited to curate and host an art show in another lovely corner of america (upstairs @ The Khyber) and we lovingly excepted.

come to 56 S. 2nd street this friday night for a once in an evening opportunity to celebrate what we are affectionately calling "independence eve" because we are true patriotic-red-blooded-flag-flying-hippy-hating-thumbs-up-giving-xenophobic heros of the world!

there will be paintings, drawings, and a bunch of other stuff from a bunch of wonderful americans, a few of english girls trying to gain it all back, and absolutely no commies. oh. and if thats not all, theres free beer thanks to the wonderful people at Pabst Blue Ribbon (thanks ya'll!).

so come ring in the greatest day on earth from 7-10, July 3rd! we'll see you there with art on!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Professionally Speaking

Concerning the girl with the stars on her face in the previous post.
For those of you who don't know the story she claims she asked for 3 stars, fell asleep in the chair and woke up with 56 stars.
I say fuck her. She is full of shit. There is no way someone can sleep through that. Just think of when a friend passes out early from drinking. It is hard as hell to get them not to move and even harder to draw a straight line on them. And don't lie to yourself and say you've never drawn on someone passed out or at least witnessed it.
If you look at that tattoo the line work is too clean for it to be on someone who was sleeping. She had to sit there and consciously not move, that is the only way that tattoo looks that good.
Also why wouldn't the sound of the machine wake her up. Let me tell you from experience that when you get tattooed on your neck area the sound of the machine is right in your ear. And it's not quiet. I imagine being tattooed on your face is even more awkward.
And finally why did he stop at 56 stars. Is he that good to know not to press his luck at 57. I would think that at some point if this was going on while she was sleeping, she would wake up and there would at least be one if not more stars unfinished on her face.
In Closing this rant I would like to say again fuck her for trying to give tattoo artists a bad name. She made a decision she regretted and it's on her. Bottom line is the guy did a clean solid tattoo. Cause I'll say this, if anyone asked me to tattoo there face like that I would. I would tell you people are gonna act a lot differently toward but in the end it's your decision to make and I'm not your fucking guidance counselor. I'm just a guy with a glorified sewing machine "trying to make a living and doing the best I can."

Sincerely,
Adam R. Pietras
Tattoo Artist at Large

Thursday, June 18, 2009


BUMMMMMMMMMER

tonight at the 700 club!


everybody head out to one of the compounds favorite bars tonight.
WTF is a gas. practice your cabbage patch because there WILL be dance circles.

700 club
10-2pm
700 N 2nd St

get alive!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

OUR SHINING STAR

A big shout out to Justin who's charming face graces the cover of the Philadelphia Weekly this week along with a bunch of homies of the Compound.......check it out.

www.philadelphiaweekly.com

WAY TO STICK IT TO THE MAN GENTLEMEN.Link

Friday, June 12, 2009

crazy contest somewhere else next friday.

these dudes we know have this business and its pretty awesome.
nick and jamie owners and operators of Print Liberation (also of copy gallery) are hosting a contest at their new flagship store in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. its a burping contest and i hope think at least one person will throw up.
i like contests but i fail to be that competitive, call me generally lazy and i'll generally agree. however, as an avid fan of fizzy drinks this event is right up my alley and i'm going to win. if you dont like bodily function humor you probably shouldnt be anywhere near this, though you should also get a sense of humor and come anyway.
heres what i can tell you...

come out, make a burp, support local independent business and buy a tshirt, pump your fist.
i'll see you there!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

its been almost a month since i posted anything here. i'm really crapping my shorts on this whole "internet" "technology" thing.
make do with this for a minute...

dry your tears. i'll brb