Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers is my so-called Midwest inspiration.
I have recently traveled out to Chicago and will be experiencing the wonders of the Midwest for the next couple of months. I'm pretty amped on the people I will meet and the culture that I will try and adapt. Although there are no waves from any ocean, I'm pretty psyched on the fact that I have the opportunity to surf the Great Lakes, which, believe it or not, gets occasional wind swells out the ass.
Through the surf shops few and far in between in Chicago, I'll get a strange understanding of the lifestyle of a Midwest surfer. Even though the waves aren't a replica of the NJ beach breaks during hurricane season, I'm certainly about to experience something I thought I'd never do as well as many others. Let the strange begin.
Today, I got my first feel for the scene here. To say the least, the mood is relatively laid back. In comparison to NYC, people have their appreciated time. They will stop and help you with directions, they walk slowly, and they smile. I guess that's the energy that is released when you put a big city in the middle of the great American plaines. Like many other cities, the culture has a good mix of fashion, music, and art. Yet, this city combines the old with the new. Last night, I walked past the Chicago Theater and noticed that Fleet Foxes were playing in late September. Fleet Foxes, a new band with old sound, would be the artist of choice if walking through the streets of Chicago.
Today, I walked past Dave's Records, a sick record store that claims they sell vinyl only... The sign on the front door reads, "NO CDS!! NEVER HAD 'EM!! NEVER WILL!!" This city is filled with vinyl stores. It's a cool restoration of old musical capabilities with great new albums. I dig it. I walked in the door, and my brain started tingling. I realized that all of these old music albums have some of the best art work ever. Then, it hit me that some of these art pieces would be perfect inspirations for an up-and-coming brand like Simply Anti. My first artist was one of my favs, the Rolling Stones:
I am hopeful that I'll grasp the Chicago culture in the following months. I dig it already. It's strange and so am I, and you too.
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