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Heartless - FELLOWBLISS
A fierce live version of Kanye’s Heartless by FELLOWBLISS. Footage was taken at The Venue: Music, Art, Fashion Expo in Cape Coral FL. check out: FELLOWBLISS.com -finnado.com keeping it gully for the 239
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July 2nd Music, Fashion & Art Expo
Mikayla from Sunset Booking & Management and Justin from Goliath Studios tell us about the Music, Art & Fashion Expo on July 2nd. Feat. FeelsLikeFriday, Aaron Gillespie (of The Almost), Vega Under Fire, FellowBliss + more Bands, Models, Photographers, Runway Shows, Hair Salons, and Clothing Companies.
NEWS- FeelsLikeFriday will be autographing copies of the new issue of finnado mag! after their performance.
*All Ages* $12 Located at The Venue (or Vineyard Community Church) 923 se 47th terr. Cape Coral FL 33904. Doors open at 5pm.
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On the move
props to Megan & Chin reppin’ finnado mag!… To find out locations where you can pick up a free copy of the latest issue of finnado mag! go to http://twitter.com/findfinnado
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Where can we find finnado mag! < ?
The #1 question we’ve been getting is “Where can I find finnado mag! ?” (the second most asked question being “what is a finnado?”)… The locations to pick up a copy of our latest print issue will be listed exclusively on twitter.com/findfinnado.
if you’d like to see finnado in a certain location, or if you would like to distribute copies contact: finnadomag@gmail.com
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finnado mag!- new issue dropping now
The new issue is here and will start to be circulated throughout the 239… we just set up twitter.com/findfinnado which will list locations and events where you can find copies of the new issue (which are free) .
If you would like copies at your location or event, let us know, email: finnadomag@gmail.com
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Sneak Peek!
One of the covers to the new print issue of finnado mag! 56 pages jammed packed with 239 gully-ness. Limited edition collectors issue. Printed on quality matte paper with our signature b&w classic look. Available for free at select locations and events.
To inquire about getting our latest issue at your business or event contact: finnadomag@gmail.com
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Old(er) skool magz from the 239
woah!!! I was cleaning out the garage and found a crate of local old school magz. These were free publications from the earlier half of the decade (doesn’t seem that long ago) that were picked up around swfl. Just looking at this is a head trip that brings back some memories.
“Flash Magazine”
FLASH was a downtown Ft. Myers mag started by photographer Seth Barlow. It seemed to cater to the upscale techno scene which dominated the clubs at the turn of the century. The mag itself is a pocket size 5” x 4” printed on thick, glossy card stock. I dug it. I think there was an autographed calendar of local bikini models that came with this.
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“Ya Heard Magazine”
Almost forgot that we were the 941 before we became the 239. Ya Heard Magazine was printed in black and white and later it was printed in full color. It was cool seeing articles on underground rappers like Golden Child whom I’ve seen in freestyle cyphers, just killin’ it. (Actually there was a whole crop of really talented emcees in swfl coming up around this time). Local rapper, Polo Abasi was connected to this mag. I met him one time at Unity Gain Studios in Ft. Myers. I was hanging with a rapper named 04TK, and Polo did a verse for his song and he seemed like a straight up kind of guy. Later I found out that Polo died of cancer shortly after that.
There is also an article on Dream Team Radio founder J-Styles. Back then he was known as DJ N’Famous… You can still see J-Styles smashing up the clubs locally down here… maybe we should do a detailed article on that in a future issue? humm…
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“2THREE9 Magazine”
2Three9 was a monthly newspaper. I think the guy who published this went to FGCU. This issue had alot of articles on “How to decorate your dorm” with advice like “get a plant” or “buy silverware” - gee, they must have been giving away degrees back then if you needed advice like that … However, there was a cool article on DJ Ramo G. It talked about how he was recruited by a radio station due to the crowds he drew while spinning at (club) Area 51 out in Port Charlotte.
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“Ozone Magazine”
Originally called The Orlando Source (until The Source Magazine threatened to sue due to copyright infringement), Ozone Magazine was started by Julia Beverly and went on to become one of the leading hip-hop mags in the industry. But back in the day, Ozone was a Florida mag that used to get picked up for free down here because DJ Quest was the main distributor for this area and one of it’s early supporters. The mags were given out every couple of months. Pictured are the earlier issues which were printed on thick glossy card stock - not like the flimsy stuff you get today. I remember first reading about guys like Pit Bull, the artists from TJ’s Dj’s, Mike Jones- when they all first came out before they exploded and helped put the South on the map. I also got the chance to meet Julia at a $2 bill tour in Miami.
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“Crown Magazine”
Crown Magazine was a local Hip-hop mag that was slightly before its time. I had worked there as an editor. I remember talking to local club owners who looked at us like we were the anti-christ as they flat out refused to carry it because (in a screaming voice) “We don’t play that urban shit in our clubs!”. Then you have guys like DJ 007 who paved the way down here locally for hip-hop to be played in the upscale or size-able venues. A couple of years later, you see Paris Hilton and Ashton Kutcher dancing to DJ AM on Mtv and then ALL the local clubs were playing “that urban shit” - go figure…
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I’m sure there are more local magazines out there but these were the main one’s that I found…
Shameless plug (evil laughter)… A new issue of Finnado Mag! is at the printers and coming soon for the 239. It’s a free publication, jammed packed with local talent from Rock to Hip-Hop, DJ’s to Models.
** We are looking for people who’d like to be distributors to the parts of town that you know and live by. We’re also looking for street teamers ** help support local artists. email for more info: finnadomag@gmail.com
peace!
-Bill
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Open Mic (Lost Tapes)
Some lost footage somewhat recovered from a broken hard drive: Open mic night at The Reserve. You’ll also see Dj X, Trae Smith, Mouf, Bang Boogie, Banky + more. Didn’t catch the name of the guy w/ the guitar in this vid though dug his music
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Cosmic Mountain, Howl Gallery, Art Walk ft. myers - finnado mag!
Finnado mag! checks out Cosmic Mountain and Howl Art Gallery/ Tattoo during Art Walk in Ft. Myers FL. On display were over 200 Yoka panda bear vinyl figures decorated from various artists around the world. While visitors also got to trip on the euphoric sounds of Cosmic Mountain
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New Print issue of finna’do coming soon!
Keep your pants on, a new issue of our print ‘zine, finna’do mag! is coming out soon
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Something I Like
A serendipitous experience; I was walking across the quad at Edison State College trying to get to their Hope for Haiti benefit concert when I came across Roselyn & George singing at a bench, just a spur of the moment thing that I was glad to catch on tape. Their group name is SOMETHING I LIKE, check them out.
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finnado mag! benchwarmers live rock/college night
Finnado mag! @ Benchwarmers live rock/college night, feat. EVAK, We’re all virus, and After the fact (this being lead singer, Allen’s last show w/ the band)… Plus fun w/ phobias
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how to make DIY cd / dvd eco-wallets; finnado mag! tutorial
A DIY (do it yourself) tutorial on how to make an eco-wallet for your cd or dvd. Its a great way to make a custom cd jacket for your independent release for little to no cost, and it’s more environmentally friendlier than plastic or uv gloss. You can knock out a bunch of these once you get the hang of it and a little help from your street team *cough-homiez-cough* doesnt hurt either!
XXL props to Liz for hosting this tutorial, and Dj Kidd Blitz for inventing the DIY grocery bag eco-wallet
Keeping it gully for the 239
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Mix-tape is “for the kids who find the weird bands and burn new mixes for their friends and dance like they don’t care if their drink spills”. Every Tuesday, Justin Zero & MoRocka… finna’do mag! went down to mix-tape and was pleasantly surprised to not only to find a mash up of music but a mash-up of different people & ideas -all keeping it gully for the 239.
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Matt teaches Jesse how to moonwalk but can she hang? some freestyle dance action to Drakes “Successful”. and the Kid n’ Play kick-step! Matt JeanPaul aka JCrisis repping The Edge dance crew (Ft. Myers FL) and keeping it gully for the 239
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