11/01/04

"Can I say, again, how DAMN good that Darth Vader drawing I got from you is?
Best money I've spent since I bought my girlfriend underwear!"
- Matt Z, regarding a piece he picked up from Dave.

It's November already? Time flies when you're havin' fun! So, Mike D! ("That's me!") Come on and get some!

NEW ART GALORE
Believe it or not, Dave and Debbie aren't just coast-to-coast jetsetters. They're also illustrators, busy making mounds of art each and every day. Take a puddle-jumper on over to PORTRAITS and have a quick taste of the new Holly Golightly and Debbie Harry images that are there. Then, catch a red-eye down to the Tropic of DRAWINGS for a whopping 15 new commissioned pieces from the captain and copilot of your nonstop airbus to the artsy skies.

NEW "HELP US MOVE" SALE ANNOUNCED
The second of our Zany "Help Us Move" Sales has just been announced. This time up, we're moving posters like a pimp moves ass! Plus, there's a free drawing involved (of course) with every purchase. Hit MERCHANDISE for the nitty gritty on these things, cause we're gonna ship 'em out a whole new door!

TLC EMAIL, NO MO'
For those who have followed Debbie's exploits as a staff writer/section editor on "tastes like chicken", just thought you should know that he has officially stepped down from that position. With his workload popping steroids like they're skittles, and the impending move to LA, The Debster thought it would be best to walk away and let someone else take the helm. While he'll still be contributing a monthly Slop comic, Debbie will no longer be writing reviews or stories for TLC. Likewise, he'll no longer be using the "[email protected]" email account. Anyone interested in contacting him should use his "[email protected]" address from here on out.

Ooo, speaking of tastes like chicken, the November online issue launches this Thursday, November 4th. It'll feature a brand new Slop by your favorite New Kid, along with jokes and yolks, skewed reviews, and interviews with Mix-Master Mike and more!


MODA 3 + RIDE SNOWBOARDS + CROSLAND =
AN AMAZING NIGHT OF LIVE ART AND DEBAUCHERY!!! Gallery Night in Milwaukee this October was great for a few reasons. One of the main ones was the Moda 3 show opening that Dave Crosland rocked live art at. Check out Ride Snowboards' website for a gnarly press release and photos of the evening in all it's drunken loveliness. Then hop over to OnMilwaukee.com for a quick blurb on the night, along with a choice photo of Crosland, the international swimsuit model that he is.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN...
Of course, Debbie and Dave are Los Angelino-bound, yet again. They'll still be taking orders, like the dog soldiers that they are. So between November 1st and November 19th, we'll be taking all mail orders at the alternate LA address listed on the MERCHANDISE page.

GOD, ARE WE A COUPLE OF TEASES OR WHAT?
Lastly, we're happy to pseudo-announce that we've got some real treats planned for you guys in 2005. First off, Debbie and Dave are working together on their first international comic release, which is due out sometime in spring. Then, Dave is cooking up some graphic novel soul food on the sly, for early summer. And that's not even half of the schemes the Hiredmeat Team has in store for the world once the new year hits! Stay tuned and we're bound to tell you more in the months to come.

Until next time, keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and your enemies' friends on your lap.

Like sands in the hour glass,
-Debbie and Dave
Hiredmeat is your passion for life.

p.s. -
I'm sure you've heard this a billion times already, but seriously...
GO VOTE!