mother tongue 1 release

Mother Tongue is a Providence/Chicago band composed of Kerry Cardoza (1/2 of Amigos) and Daniella Ben-Bassat (of Lite Rock - The Hits fame).  Full of abrasive guitars, ambient noise and piercing vocals, this demo, aptly titled Mother Tongue 1 is sure to exceed your expectations.  Check it out and order your own tape here.

New Headquarters

Girl Talk Zine Seeking Submissions!

Girl Talk zine is seeking submissions for issue #14, the WORK issue. More details can be found on their site here. Submissions can be sent to girltalkzine at gmail.
Deadline is February 7th!!

Cool World "Durham"

Cool World - Durham from Cool World on Vimeo.

New music video from our pals over at Cool World! By Tess Brown-Lavoie and Nick Carter!

New Items in Online Shop and Free Zines/Suprises!

We have recently added some new items to the online store and for this week only (through 11/24/12) we are offering a free copy of the second Amigos release, Hands Wide Open by Dylan Goettlich plus a surprise! Not only will you be getting a free zine/surprise but you will help us lighten our load for our move to Chicago!

We hope you are well and thank those in Providence for the continued support! 

transitions

Amigos is moving to Chicago...Stay tuned for info on an upcoming sale and other news!

Splashed in Sun

Words Without Thoughts Never to Heaven Go

Lately I've been reacquainting myself with Ed Ruscha, mostly because I stumbled upon his great project at the Miami Dade Public Library, Words Without Thoughts Never to Heaven Go.  The quote, from Shakespeare's Hamlet, wraps around the rotunda of the main library.  In addition, Ruscha created 60 other paintings to fill the first two floors of the library.  Miami seemed/s to be on it with public art, including the famous orange peel spot.

This project at the Los Angeles Public Library is another great meeting of art and libraries as well.

And for more Ruscha, check out this free font inspired by Ruscha's text paintings.  Not a bad world, is it?

Don't Let Me Down

 

Amigos' bud, Nick Carter is in a group show tomorrow, Friday July 27th, at RK Projects located at 204 Westminster St.   The opening is from 7-9, be sure to check it out after the Olympics opening!

Palos Verde Tee by Nick Ferreira

New tee-shirt by Nick Ferreira.  Artwork features a drawing found on the back of a postcard at the Los Angeles Public Library.  Featuring orange ink printed on thin Hanes tees, this shirt is a pretty good look for summer.  Available in sizes small, medium, and large.  Surf's Up, Palos Verde!

Sizes

Small$15.00 USD Medium$15.00 USD Large$15.00 USD

Shout out 2 Olympic Records!

We had a great time hanging out at Olympic Records this past weekend.  Thanks to everyone who came out!  Extra special thanks to Kevin @ Olympic for hosting us and Coors Light for coming up from NY to play!  C ya!

AMIGOS @ Olympic Records

Thanks to our friends at Olympic Records, we will be holding an AMIGOS pop-up shop there this weekend!  Stop by during regular store hours on Friday and Saturday to peruse some rad zines, artist books, music, art and MORE!!  There will be new issues of Girl Talk zine and Strip Mall City and a very special performance Saturday evening by Coors Light.  We hope to see you there!



Mothers News Year 3 Fundraiser!

Mothers News, the free newspaper you see around town, is having a drive to raise some money so they can achieve more than they have already achieved.  That is, achieving more awesomeness with less worries.  This paper is great and for as little as 10 bucks you can not feel guilty for reading the paper every month for free.  If you've been a loyal reader for 2 years, 10 bucks equals something like 40 cents an issue- a real bargain!  Help them out here!

Reanimation Library, Carpenter St. Branch Midway Show Installation Shots

Currently the Carpenter St. Branch of the Reanimation Library is hosting a midway exhibition, Mining the Collection.  This show features work inspired by the collection and features artists Daniella Ben-Bassat, Emmy Bright, Nick Carter, and Buck Hastings. The library will be installed until the end of April.  Please feel free to use the collection, photocopier, and scanner to suit your creative needs. Open hours are:

Tuesdays 10AM-5PM
Thursdays 12-4PM
Fridays 12-4PM
Saturdays 12-4PM

Emmy Bright

Buck Hastings

Daniella Ben-Bassat's interactive TV on the internet sculpture.

 

Nick Carter's work is a projected video.  See it IRL if you want the full effect!

More books!

GBPS

Our good friend, Andrew Burton, put together GBPS which is, essentially, food reviews by skate spots! Genius!  Guest appearances by Morrissey, Skate Alien, and the otter from the Blue Hills.  OCCUPY BRAINTREE PRE FAB!

This is only one dollar with one dollar shipping for US residents. If you're outside of the U.S. or want to order more items in addition to GBPS, please get in touch at amigospublishing@gmail.com.

Reanimation Library Mid-way Opening/Lecture

This Saturday March 31st from 4-7PM 6-9PM, there will be a mid-way opening and lecture at the Carpenter St Branch of the Reanimation Library.  An experiment in collective decision-making​, Andrew Beccone,  Reanimation Library founder, will present the option of one of two talks: One will provide a fairly straightforward account of the conception, development, and work of the library; the other will be assembled entirely from randomly selected library texts and images. Each option will reveal essential aspects of the library, but in significantly different ways. Failure is possible, as is success. Also on view: "Mining the Collection," works generated from the Carpenter Street Branch featuring local artists Emmy Bright, Buck Hastings, Daniella Ben-Bassat and Nick Carter.  More info on the library and other events going on in the next month here.

Back in a Bit

We'll be back at this blog thing shortly.  We've got some fun stuff planned! :)

Reanimation Library Carpenter St. Branch (PVD!)

Amigos is psyched for the opening of the Carpenter St. Branch of the Reanimation Library tonight, March 3rd from 6-9PM.  Books, Surf Rock, Art, partying?  If you can't make the opening, don't worry; the library will be fully installed throughout March and April.  Keep your eyes peeled for an Amigos pop-up shop amongst other radness!

Amigos Shop Final Event this Sunday!!

We are pleased to invite you to our final event at Amigos Publishing & Shop, Let's Go Get Cokes. On view are photographs and ephemera based on our month's theme: the suburbs. The glossy and well-worn photographs by an anonymous artist are of skateboarders and BMXers, of kids hanging out and learning tricks for the first time. The faces in the photos are unclear or cropped out, allowing the viewer to imagine their own adolescence or the banal experiences that are often associated with the suburbs.

Let's Go Get Cokes is a preview of a forthcoming book release by Amigos. The event, to be held Sunday February 26th from 2-7PM, will also include a release of GBPS by Andrew Burton, Jad Angell and Dan Burton, as well as Amigos 009 lite rock - the hits, our first music release, a cassette tape by Daniella Ben-Bassat.

Lou Kishfy and Laura Brown will provide music and visuals. The event, as always, is free and open to the public. We hope you'll join us for our final event at the shop.

Amigos 009, lite rock - the hits, Now Available!!

 Amigos 009, lite rock - the hits, by Daniella Ben-Bassat is now available!  Lite rock - the hits is an epic double cassette tape of the workplace appropriate jams from local radio station Lite Rock 105 interspersed with Daniella's own eclectic covers.  We will be officially releasing this tape at our closing party this Sunday February 26th from 2-7PM.  Be sure to check out Daniella's recent amazing US Weekly-style illustrations for the website Rookie Mag.