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AN ADVENTURE WITH NO DESTINATION. NO DIRECTIVE. NO REMORSE. A CROSS COUNTRY BOOGIE ON A TWO WHEELED DEATH SLED. NO ROOM FOR ERROR. GOING UP, DOWN AND AROUND NORTH AMERICA ALONE ON A HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. STAY ALIVE, STAY POSTED, AND KEEP ON MOTORIN’.

Highway Chile – The Ride: In Through the Front Door

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No credentials; no worries, I don’t fucking care…

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A last minute decision based off temperatures cooling in the Portland area led me to a lovely farm town just East of Portland called Happy Valley. And boy is that name accurate.

Simultaneously to my arrival, Pickathon Music Festival was kicking things off on the nearby Pendarvis Farm. Now festivals aren’t so much my speed, but this one stood out to me because they showcase a solid lineup of performers and have been making an attempt to host a “sustainable festival” by re-using metal cups, plates and forks; which the festival goer then buys one time upon purchasing their first food dish or drink… this not only keeps waste at a minimum but allows for drinks and food to cost less, on top of all this the proceeds go to charity. SOLID SHIT PICKATHON.

But, there’s one slight technical problem. I didn’t have a press pass as planned, MYCST and I were late on submitting my request, and I wasn’t about to pay hundreds of dollars for a shiny plastic wristband. So I was left with the option of sneaking in or going home; somebody should have let them know I have no home to go to – this might as well be it, so in we go! My first route, the nearly impossible, was to trek through thick forests which contained unpredictable dark floors coated with thorny blackberry bushes within which were bountiful amounts of spider friends that you’d just rather not meet. Believe me I tried, it hurt, they bit back and I continued. But hell this was never going to work out. While cursing into the empty forest I retraced my steps and found a more suitable, wider trail toward the front of the festival. This led me straight to far end of the parking lot where I found two people sitting between cars smoking and chatting – my way in. I ripped out all my camera gear from my bag, threw it around my shoulder, utilized one strap to cover my wrist and headed for the front gate. Not one word not one question, just a brisk walk through the dark entry with my left arm extended. Past the booth, through the gate, and in. Done, easy peasy. And to think I was about to wreck myself through the unforgiving forest, but it was all a past memory at this point – I had made it to the other side.

All sorts of creatures all sorts of sounds. Pickathon was the most vast yet compacted festival I’ve ever seen. One could find the band Priests thrashing and burning the Barn Stage down with perfectly distorted yet melodic punk jams and a piercing funk you attitude that chaotically sheds light upon society’s problematic contradictions. Following which I stumbled upon remarkable acts from Alex Cameron, Wolf People, Anna & Elizabeth, Hiss Golden Messenger and. Ty Segall. And lastly Tank and the Bangas, all the way from New Orleans, metaphorically deforested a clearing to the Woods Stage allowing the masses to pour into the newfound void and enjoy the unique raw power coming from within. The extraordinarily talented seven musical geniuses at work, or perhaps play – they seemed to be having too much fun – provided by far the most lively, playful and interactive performance human eyeballs have seen in years. And they sound wonderful, like a fragrance containing plumerias and coconuts for your ears if there ever were to be such a thing… so good you can taste it!

On one side of the festival you had an array of stages consisting of: two barns, a Mt Hood Stage, Starlight Stage, Woods Stage, Tree Line Stage, food stands, beer gardens, interview rooms, car camping, parking and more. The other area consisted of camping dispersed within the surrounding woods, of which were still close enough to hear the neighboring stages emit a pulsating groove through the forest.

Attendees varied, it seemed as though the entire community just plopped down in the forest for the weekend. Everyone from mothers and fathers with 2 month old babies to youthful students just looking for a release were camping out in the woods having a blast. The kids capable of doing so, what’s age I can’t tell, seemed to set up shop alongside the walkways to camp and would partake in busking or selling various trinkets all the while their parents enjoyed the festival – I suppose that’s one way to earn back a little coin toward such a pricey ticket.

Camp Lamp and the good people within allowed me to set up hammock on their lands after I approached them late Friday night and asked to lay with them on the field in front of main stage; and so we did beneath a canopy of waving fabrics illuminated a fiery reddish orange. A sunshade rather – but much much more interesting at this time of night under these temperatures and influences. Surely I speak for everyone included. We broke open bottles of wine, passed grass, and unintentionally almost grooved straight into the sunrise hours.

The following days consisted of pacing through dusty trails and diving into oceans of incoherent people from one side of the festival to another. It was wild. So wild that somebody must have slipped something in my drink one of the nights, now I may be good looking but I’m not that pretty lady you’re about to rape anytime soon. Conscious of such changes within my physical and mental state, also with the help of Katie’s expertise as well as self awareness, we both concluded that we had been drugged. Some fucker nabbed us. Luckily our sub group of roughly six folks from Camp Lamp was heading back to base. Upon letting everyone know of our current status we relied on the good ol’ buddy system to make sure no shaky business was about to occur and remained within our personal camps supervision; we were all stuck in our safe zone rolling around in the dirt that used to be a blanket. “Just playin’ dust bunnies for the night,” a success if there could ever be one when drugged in such a way.

The next day most people packed up and shipped out. As did I, the place was just overwhelming and I no longer felt at ease in such an environment. Dust coated and dazed I gathered my belongings and made headway for the front gate, took the long way out for the hell of it. Grabbed my Harley from the fire station and boogied toward the nearest river for solitude and a bath of some sort. “Let’s put this town in my rearview mirror.” A paradise turned nightmare, lucky for me I tend to wake up just in time.

– Highway Chile

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No credentials; no worries, I don’t fucking care. A last minute decision based off temperatures cooling in the Portland area led me to a lovely farm town just East of Portland called Happy Valley. And boy is that name accurate.

Simultaneously to my arrival, Pickathon Music Festival was kicking things off on the nearby Pendarvis Farm. Now festivals aren’t so much my speed, but this one stood out to me because they showcase a solid lineup of performers and have been making an attempt to host a “sustainable festival” by re-using metal cups, plates and forks; which the festival goer then buys one time upon purchasing their first food dish or drink… this not only keeps waste at a minimum but allows for drinks and food to cost less, on top of all this the proceeds go to charity. SOLID SHIT PICKATHON…

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But, there’s one slight technical problem. I didn’t have a press pass as planned, MYCST and I were late on submitting my request, and I wasn’t about to pay hundreds of dollars for a shiny plastic wristband. So I was left with the option of sneaking in or going home; somebody should have let them know I have no home to go to – this might as well be it, so in we go! My first route, the nearly impossible, was to trek through thick forests which contained unpredictable dark floors coated with thorny blackberry bushes within which were bountiful amounts of spider friends that you’d just rather not meet. Believe me I tried, it hurt, they bit back and I continued. But hell this was never going to work out. While cursing into the empty forest I retraced my steps and found a more suitable, wider trail toward the front of the festival. This led me straight to far end of the parking lot where I found two people sitting between cars smoking and chatting – my way in. I ripped out all my camera gear from my bag, threw it around my shoulder, utilized one strap to cover my wrist and headed for the front gate. Not one word not one question, just a brisk walk through the dark entry with my left arm extended. Past the booth, through the gate, and in. Done, easy peasy. And to think I was about to wreck myself through the unforgiving forest, but it was all a past memory at this point – I had made it to the other side.

All sorts of creatures all sorts of sounds. Pickathon was the most vast yet compacted festival I’ve ever seen. One could find the band Priests thrashing and burning the Barn Stage down with perfectly distorted yet melodic punk jams and a piercing funk you attitude that chaotically sheds light upon society’s problematic contradictions. Following which I stumbled upon remarkable acts from Alex Cameron, Wolf People, Anna & Elizabeth, Hiss Golden Messenger and. Ty Segall. And lastly Tank and the Bangas, all the way from New Orleans, metaphorically deforested a clearing to the Woods Stage allowing the masses to pour into the newfound void and enjoy the unique raw power coming from within. The extraordinarily talented seven musical geniuses at work, or perhaps play – they seemed to be having too much fun – provided by far the most lively, playful and interactive performance human eyeballs have seen in years. And they sound wonderful, like a fragrance containing plumerias and coconuts for your ears if there ever were to be such a thing… so good you can taste it!

On one side of the festival you had an array of stages consisting of: two barns, a Mt Hood Stage, Starlight Stage, Woods Stage, Tree Line Stage, food stands, beer gardens, interview rooms, car camping, parking and more. The other area consisted of camping dispersed within the surrounding woods, of which were still close enough to hear the neighboring stages emit a pulsating groove through the forest.

Attendees varied, it seemed as though the entire community just plopped down in the forest for the weekend. Everyone from mothers and fathers with 2 month old babies to youthful students just looking for a release were camping out in the woods having a blast. The kids capable of doing so, what’s age I can’t tell, seemed to set up shop alongside the walkways to camp and would partake in busking or selling various trinkets all the while their parents enjoyed the festival – I suppose that’s one way to earn back a little coin toward such a pricey ticket.

Camp Lamp and the good people within allowed me to set up hammock on their lands after I approached them late Friday night and asked to lay with them on the field in front of main stage; and so we did beneath a canopy of waving fabrics illuminated a fiery reddish orange. A sunshade rather – but much much more interesting at this time of night under these temperatures and influences. Surely I speak for everyone included. We broke open bottles of wine, passed grass, and unintentionally almost grooved straight into the sunrise hours.

The following days consisted of pacing through dusty trails and diving into oceans of incoherent people from one side of the festival to another. It was wild. So wild that somebody must have slipped something in my drink one of the nights, now I may be good looking but I’m not that pretty lady you’re about to rape anytime soon. Conscious of such changes within my physical and mental state, also with the help of Katie’s expertise as well as self awareness, we both concluded that we had been drugged. Some fucker nabbed us. Luckily our sub group of roughly six folks from Camp Lamp was heading back to base. Upon letting everyone know of our current status we relied on the good ol’ buddy system to make sure no shaky business was about to occur and remained within our personal camps supervision; we were all stuck in our safe zone rolling around in the dirt that used to be a blanket. “Just playin’ dust bunnies for the night,” a success if there could ever be one when drugged in such a way.

The next day most people packed up and shipped out. As did I, the place was just overwhelming and I no longer felt at ease in such an environment. Dust coated and dazed I gathered my belongings and made headway for the front gate, took the long way out for the hell of it. Grabbed my Harley from the fire station and boogied toward the nearest river for solitude and a bath of some sort. “Let’s put this town in my rearview mirror.” A paradise turned nightmare, lucky for me I tend to wake up just in time.

– Highway Chile

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Highway Chile – The Ride: Bambi Be Gone

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Painfully rough night. Thanks to…

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Painfully rough night. Thanks to rotting trees in the Oregon forest and a harsh winter freeze that left everything boned, I was unable to gain access to my planned campground. Time to burn the plan and start from scratch. Having wasted an hour or more dicking around on forest roads it was getting late, myself getting weary. Down the hill into Lincoln city was the best option regarding time and location; which was a bummer because there isn’t shit for a chap like myself there. After dodging parking lots and shopping centers full of boofers and kooks alike, I found myself behind a furniture warehouse aside the loading bay.

Nobody in sight not a sound to be heard. I unraveled the wool blanket and crashed out aside the Harley utilizing the shifter and footboard as a pillow. Comfy comfy, until roughly two in the morning when Bambi decided he wanted a midnight snack and figured it’d be cool to raid my saddlebag. Not on my watch; I was up in a flash pepper spray in my left hand and knife in my right screaming and sprinting down the empty road after the thing. I had no idea what was going on but I was about to solve the problem the hard way – as ordered by the customer.

What a trip! I couldn’t figure if I scared him more or myself, as it was nearly impossible getting back to sleep with visions of a mad man sprinting into the obscene with knife in hand, madly screaming nonsense all the while delirious and confused regarding the situation as a whole. For the rest of the night I slept sitting on the bike as to show Bambi and whoever else strolled along that I was in ownership, and not playing games. Not tonight anyways.

– Highway Chile

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Painfully rough night. Thanks to rotting trees in the Oregon forest and a harsh winter freeze that left everything boned, I was unable to gain access to my planned campground. Time to burn the plan and start from scratch. Having wasted an hour or more dicking around on forest roads it was getting late, myself getting weary. Down the hill into Lincoln city was the best option regarding time and location; which was a bummer because there isn’t shit for a chap like myself there. After dodging parking lots and shopping centers full of boofers and kooks alike, I found myself behind a furniture warehouse aside the loading bay.

Nobody in sight not a sound to be heard. I unraveled the wool blanket and crashed out aside the Harley utilizing the shifter and footboard as a pillow. Comfy comfy, until roughly two in the morning when Bambi decided he wanted a midnight snack and figured it’d be cool to raid my saddlebag. Not on my watch; I was up in a flash pepper spray in my left hand and knife in my right screaming and sprinting down the empty road after the thing. I had no idea what was going on but I was about to solve the problem the hard way – as ordered by the customer.

What a trip! I couldn’t figure if I scared him more or myself, as it was nearly impossible getting back to sleep with visions of a mad man sprinting into the obscene with knife in hand, madly screaming nonsense all the while delirious and confused regarding the situation as a whole. For the rest of the night I slept sitting on the bike as to show Bambi and whoever else strolled along that I was in ownership, and not playing games. Not tonight anyways.

– Highway Chile

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Highway Chile – The Ride: Humboldt Homies

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Ever randomly run into a group of…

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…rad cats that are as dynamic, gnarly, and talented as the dudes you’ve seen in movies about surf skate and party subcultures? Believe me they do exist in reality, you’re just going about it all wrong. While dealing with fraudulent bank activity and waiting on mail in Humboldt County, the boys at Humboldt Skate Lab took me in and made me a creature of their own. Everything included, from sleeping on beaches next to bonfires with Tanner, consuming bountiful blunts and brews, skating a custom mobile wood skatepark in Brads backyard, mobbin to skate spot after spot, and chillen at the shop; I’d be lying if I didn’t say it was the most wicked of times. And they do this shit daily! If you’re ever in the area, skate and hate scooter kids, you’ll fit right into this family! So do yourself the biggest favor and stop by Humboldt Skate Lab for some proper gear and merch. Don’t get hassled by neighboring skate shops, trust me, these boys are IT! And fuck AMPT skate shop in Arcata, you dicks might as well be on scooters snaking people in the bowl left and right – go home and stay there!

– Highway Chile

Ever randomly run into a group of rad cats that are as dynamic, gnarly, and talented as the dudes you’ve seen in movies about surf skate and party subcultures? Believe me they do exist in reality, you’re just going about it all wrong. While dealing with fraudulent bank activity and waiting on mail in Humboldt County, the boys at Humboldt Skate Lab took me in and made me a creature of their own. Everything included, from sleeping on beaches next to bonfires with Tanner, consuming bountiful blunts and brews, skating a custom mobile wood skatepark in Brads backyard, mobbin to skate spot after spot, and chillen at the shop; I’d be lying if I didn’t say it was the most wicked of times. And they do this shit daily! If you’re ever in the area, skate and hate scooter kids, you’ll fit right into this family! So do yourself the biggest favor and stop by Humboldt Skate Lab for some proper gear and merch. Don’t get hassled by neighboring skate shops, trust me, these boys are IT! And fuck AMPT skate shop in Arcata, you dicks might as well be on scooters snaking people in the bowl left and right – go home and stay there!

– Highway Chile

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Highway Chile – The Ride: Stepping Into Society

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Transitioning back into a predictive…

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…safe environment didn’t settle well with my inner juju or whatever the yogi bears want to call it. I just ain’t the same no more. Every moment that I intervene with society, its basic work schedules and life chores, it is becoming a harsh reminder that I probably can’t and won’t grow up anytime soon. I’ll be happily stuck here if I can’t find my own way through the obscure. I no longer desire to play for dollar incentives. I want real life experiences. Real emotion influenced from within; if not the best then give me the worst, it only adds colors to the spectrum and force feeds perspective into the dull mind.

Believe me, I was going through the motions for four years up until recently. In hopes of safety and security; only to receive a lifeless slow death with no free time, plus a couple dollars I couldn’t figure how to spend. The American Dream! Mustn’t be for me. I’d rather be down and out. Instead of living in doubt, working towards some other man’s dream.

Now there are some folks who have it all mapped out. They are hard workers, passionate, and have found an avenue of life in which they can express themselves and reward themselves from within. Some rooted to family, some to ridiculously oversized immovable instruments, and others just content with settling. Every man and woman has their place in this world, I suppose out on the road is mine – for now. It’s just the internal struggle of living one’s life geared toward payments and bills that is scaring me off currently. I want freedom. Freedom without a debt to society and without a mundane routine to achieve stability. I’ll find it, or die trying, just the same as the individuals I’ve met along the way who have provided me with shelter and warmth alongside positive memories and hope.

– Highway Chile

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Transitioning back into a predictive safe environment didn’t settle well with my inner juju or whatever the yogi bears want to call it. I just ain’t the same no more. Every moment that I intervene with society, its basic work schedules and life chores, it is becoming a harsh reminder that I probably can’t and won’t grow up anytime soon. I’ll be happily stuck here if I can’t find my own way through the obscure. I no longer desire to play for dollar incentives. I want real life experiences. Real emotion influenced from within; if not the best then give me the worst, it only adds colors to the spectrum and force feeds perspective into the dull mind.

Believe me, I was going through the motions for four years up until recently. In hopes of safety and security; only to receive a lifeless slow death with no free time, plus a couple dollars I couldn’t figure how to spend. The American Dream! Mustn’t be for me. I’d rather be down and out. Instead of living in doubt, working towards some other man’s dream.

Now there are some folks who have it all mapped out. They are hard workers, passionate, and have found an avenue of life in which they can express themselves and reward themselves from within. Some rooted to family, some to ridiculously oversized immovable instruments, and others just content with settling. Every man and woman has their place in this world, I suppose out on the road is mine – for now. It’s just the internal struggle of living one’s life geared toward payments and bills that is scaring me off currently. I want freedom. Freedom without a debt to society and without a mundane routine to achieve stability. I’ll find it, or die trying, just the same as the individuals I’ve met along the way who have provided me with shelter and warmth alongside positive memories and hope.

– Highway Chile

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Highway Chile – People Passed: The Duder

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Early this morning at Clam Beach Campground I woke up to some dude pulling up in his van, solar panel and sun dial equipped. He then proceeded to hang out, eat and talk with his local buddies… mind I slept beside the bike in the parking lot, he’s not out of place in this situation – I am. But pure stoke; this guy’s name is actually Dude. He continued to explain to me his routine of retreating to the beach to enjoy some peace, serenity and lovely scenery on his days off. He holds a job at the local thrift store helping the owners sort through donated goods, recently he’s found a few signed first edition books worth hundreds – he is a great benefit to the store owners whom he’s arranged sleeping situations with. During these pleasant off days Dude retires to the sandy dunes of Clam Beach and does his true work. Of which includes poetry, spoken word, and macro photography using his home made lens which can be equipped to his cell phone camera. Dude is The Duder. He’s wise in his own ways and exceeds at what he does. He could teach you a thing or two about life. Drop out and get experienced – your book smarts won’t get you that far out here in the waking life.

– Highway Chile

Early this morning at Clam Beach Campground…

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…I woke up to some dude pulling up in his van, solar panel and sun dial equipped. He then proceeded to hang out, eat and talk with his local buddies… mind I slept beside the bike in the parking lot, he’s not out of place in this situation – I am. But pure stoke; this guy’s name is actually Dude. He continued to explain to me his routine of retreating to the beach to enjoy some peace, serenity and lovely scenery on his days off. He holds a job at the local thrift store helping the owners sort through donated goods, recently he’s found a few signed first edition books worth hundreds – he is a great benefit to the store owners whom he’s arranged sleeping situations with. During these pleasant off days Dude retires to the sandy dunes of Clam Beach and does his true work. Of which includes poetry, spoken word, and macro photography using his home made lens which can be equipped to his cell phone camera. Dude is The Duder. He’s wise in his own ways and exceeds at what he does. He could teach you a thing or two about life. Drop out and get experienced – your book smarts won’t get you that far out here in the waking life.

– Highway Chile

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Highway Chile Tee

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– Too soft for comfort
– Hit the highway, chile

– 100% Cotton (white and black shirts)
– 90% Cotton / 10% Polyester (heather grey shirt)
– Front & Back Print
– Unisex
– Limited quantities available. Once they’re sold out, that’s it!

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Allow 10-14 days for delivery of MYCST product and goods.

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– Too soft for comfort
– Hit the highway, chile

– 100% Cotton (white and black shirts)
– 90% Cotton / 10% Polyester (heather grey shirt)
– Front & Back Print
– Unisex
– Limited quantities available. Once they’re sold out, that’s it!

Questions? orders@MYCSTProductions.com
We ship domestic & worldwide.
Allow 10-14 days for delivery of MYCST product and goods.

$45.00


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Highway Chile – The Ride: Forest Gypsies

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Straight out of the blue, while in some random campground…

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…within Jackson State Forest, I ran into a guild of gypsies making their way down from the recent rainbow gathering in Oregon; a festival filled with all sorts of varying creatures and just about every drug under the sun, someone might have mentioned music… but you’re not going for that reason, I know.

From giant jars of potent flowers, fire spinning , to hula hoops, and enough of everyone’s best friend Lucy to supply a family, these cats had all the goodies for the carnival. More accurately they ran into me; as the only two groups in the campsite, them arriving only minutes after me, I invited them over to my site by the creek in efforts to share the good times and make some crazy memories.

The guild: Amber, Rabbit, Hatter, Nacho, and their doggy have managed to spange, trade, and voyage across the country in a magical Subaru from Maine. Along the way they have been “using their magic, aggressively, to spread peace and positivity” to those they encounter. We traded a few items, exchanged knowledge and they sent me off with gifts of protection as well as positive vibes.

– Highway Chile

Straight out of the blue, while in some random campground within Jackson State Forest, I ran into a guild of gypsies making their way down from the recent rainbow gathering in Oregon; a festival filled with all sorts of varying creatures and just about every drug under the sun, someone might have mentioned music… but you’re not going for that reason, I know.

From giant jars of potent flowers, fire spinning , to hula hoops, and enough of everyone’s best friend Lucy to supply a family, these cats had all the goodies for the carnival. More accurately they ran into me; as the only two groups in the campsite, them arriving only minutes after me, I invited them over to my site by the creek in efforts to share the good times and make some crazy memories.

The guild: Amber, Rabbit, Hatter, Nacho, and their doggy have managed to spange, trade, and voyage across the country in a magical Subaru from Maine. Along the way they have been “using their magic, aggressively, to spread peace and positivity” to those they encounter. We traded a few items, exchanged knowledge and they sent me off with gifts of protection as well as positive vibes.

– Highway Chile

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Highway Chile – The Ride: Ride, Forest! Ride!

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Someone should have told him there was a better way… poor little fool. “DAMN YOU, JENNY.”

– Highway Chile

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Highway Chile – The Ride: Psychedelic Stimuli

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Riding groovy frequencies through Santa Cruz with Creatures Choir! Venue at…

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…the Catalyst was mellow but the jams were ever so heavy; as expected, these boys get down to a unique sound. Plus, they do it well. The bandmates consist of Rory taking lead, Eli rippin’ the harp, Hank using his magic fingers to serenade a shiny 12 string, Adam slapping the bass, Brad slamming the drums and Nate providing the rhythm to keep it always extra groovy.

Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show – https://www.madalchemy.net/ kept the set visually entertaining with a constantly moving and ever persistent hallucinogenic background. You can be sober, they induce a visual trip for you! All done by a few magic fingers spinning glass discs filled with watercolor on overhead projectors. Ya like the ones that hag of a teacher used to use in your 5th grade math class. Only these folks found a much better use for such resources. Spin on magic fingers, keep spinning… everyone’s got magic fingers here. Ladies beware.

After the show, the last one of the tour, the boys and I headed to Cory’s house for some late night celebrations and shenanigans with the band. Antics included writing on the walls, drinking till we fall, and smokin’ till… well we never choke! Best you know we did it all, and we did it well, for the memories. Finally at roughly 4am everyone passed out so naturally Eli and I, in spirit of the great whimsical Easy Rider, bolted out to the driveway to lie down on some comfy asphalt aside the Harley. Threw the wool blanket over, and lights out Santa Cruz! Sweet dreams under pine trees.

– Highway Chile

Riding groovy frequencies through Santa Cruz with Creatures Choir! Venue at the Catalyst was mellow but the jams were ever so heavy; as expected, these boys get down to a unique sound. Plus, they do it well. The bandmates consist of Rory taking lead, Eli rippin’ the harp, Hank using his magic fingers to serenade a shiny 12 string, Adam slapping the bass, Brad slamming the drums and Nate providing the rhythm to keep it always extra groovy.

Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show (https://www.madalchemy.net/) kept the set visually entertaining with a constantly moving and ever persistent hallucinogenic background. You can be sober, they induce a visual trip for you! All done by a few magic fingers spinning glass discs filled with watercolor on overhead projectors. Ya like the ones that hag of a teacher used to use in your 5th grade math class. Only these folks found a much better use for such resources. Spin on magic fingers, keep spinning… everyone’s got magic fingers here. Ladies beware.

After the show, the last one of the tour, the boys and I headed to Cory’s house for some late night celebrations and shenanigans with the band. Antics included writing on the walls, drinking till we fall, and smokin’ till… well we never choke! Best you know we did it all, and we did it well, for the memories. Finally at roughly 4am everyone passed out so naturally Eli and I, in spirit of the great whimsical Easy Rider, bolted out to the driveway to lie down on some comfy asphalt aside the Harley. Threw the wool blanket over, and lights out Santa Cruz! Sweet dreams under pine trees.

– Highway Chile

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Highway Chile – The Ride: Burning SLO

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Trippers, transients, costumes and more. Pre burning man party at ‘Bang The Drum Brewery’ was pleasantly wild. Tyson was on the stage rippin his violin alongside some psychedelic instrumentals, withdrawing everyone’s ears to a far out trip in electronic paradise. The boys and I managed to get our road sodas taken at the door as well as inside the venue roughly four or five times; thanks bitchy lady behind the bar who turned out to be alright after all. After the antics ran their course the fellas, and the lady fellas, made headway for home. Back at the house a blur induced by substance(s) overwhelmed the scene leaving everyone feeling giddy and at ease; we were in our safe place. Letting loose and letting go, cruising through the midnight vibes. High times for Highway Chile.

– Highway Chile

Trippers, transients, costumes and more. Pre burning man…

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…party at ‘Bang The Drum Brewery’ was pleasantly wild. Tyson was on the stage rippin his violin alongside some psychedelic instrumentals, withdrawing everyone’s ears to a far out trip in electronic paradise. The boys and I managed to get our road sodas taken at the door as well as inside the venue roughly four or five times; thanks bitchy lady behind the bar who turned out to be alright after all. After the antics ran their course the fellas, and the lady fellas, made headway for home. Back at the house a blur induced by substance(s) overwhelmed the scene leaving everyone feeling giddy and at ease; we were in our safe place. Letting loose and letting go, cruising through the midnight vibes. High times for Highway Chile.

– Highway Chile

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