Copa America Centenario – Mexico vs. Jamaica [photos]

Mexico defeated Jamaica 2 – 0 thanks a first half goal from Javier Hernandez and a second half goal by Oribe Peralta.

A few photos are below with the complete set posted on my flickr.

Copa America Centenario – Colombia vs. Paraguay [photos]

Colombia defeated Paraguay 2 – 1 thanks to a goal and an assist from captain James Rodriguez.

Below are a few photos from the match. The entire set is at my flickr.

Copa America Centenario – Brazil vs. Ecuador [photos]

Brazil and Ecuador faced off in the second match of Group B. Dunga’s experimental squad, captained by Dani Alves, couldn’t get past Gustavo Quinteros’ men in the 0 – 0 draw.

Below are a few photos from the event. The full set, as always, is on my flickr.

Designer Con 2012

I attended Designer Con, the annual art & design convention, in Pasadena recently alongside my friend who runs his own label, Chickenfarm. The convention gives smaller, mostly independent designers a chance to promote themselves. Needless to say, there were a lot of very interesting, creative people in that building that day.

Below are some of my favorite photos from the event. Check out all my photos from the event at my flickr page.

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Carla Morrison, Hello Seahorse!, Tijuana Panthers and More at Make Music Pasadena

My ‘fro and camera ventured into Old Town Pasadena for the annual Make Music festival. It reminded me of SXSW in Austin sans the Lone Stars.

Below are some of my favorite photos that I took. You can see them all at Remezcla.

lasantacecilia10 — La Santa Cecilia brought some positive vibes to the Luckman Stage. Photo by Ivan Fernandez.

carlamorrison14 — Carla Morrison was warmer than the sunshine. Photo by Ivan Fernandez.

helloseahorse20 — Hello Seahorse! performed tracks off their latest album. Photo by Ivan Fernandez.

tijuanapanthers11 — Tijuana Panthers rocked out in a mall plaza. Photo by Ivan Fernandez.

bsideplayers09 — The B-Side Players had as much fun as their audience did. Photo by Ivan Fernandez.

Don’t forget to check out my cameo in the video below (a few seconds in the beginning and the last minute or two at the end):

From Post-Punk to Latin Romance: How Diego Garcia Got His Groove (and Girl) Back

KCRW launched its first installment of its Summer Nights series in Pasadena with a
concert by artist Diego Garcia this past Saturday. KCRW DJ Anne Litt introduced Garcia
and his well-dressed backup band of musician friends to an adoring crowd that packed
the European-style courtyard of the One Colorado shopping area.

The show, Garcia’s last in his week-long tour of California, covered every track off his
freshly-released solo debut album, Laura, as well as a cover of The Kinks “This Strange
Effect” for good measure. Amidst the setting sun and gentle breeze, Garcia poured his
heart out as he shared the pain of lost love, the comfort and release provided by time and maturity and the triumph of love regained.

Head over to LA WEEKLY for my full interview with Garcia and concert review.

More photos HERE!