Open Bicycle

Brek.One worked hard last weekend, so we decided to give him a break and bring in a guest – let me start by saying that we’ve got something special here:

     I got a text the other night that read, “I murdered the podcast,” which kept me awake for a few hours frantically checking my email, waiting for something to appear in the inbox.  In order to fully understand why I was this way, you need to really understand who Frank “The Butcher” is.  Before I give you the rundown on Frank, here’s a note he wanted me to pass along: 

This is not a test! It’s Frank The Butcher here for the OB Crew… This is a special edition Butcher’s Block podcast for your Weekly Commute. I did it how I’m supposed to do it, the way you’d expect it and definitely how you needed it to be. Big shout to my co-d Paul Mighty who will be joining for on the “Block” from now on. “Don’t front you know I got you Open…” 
Peace
Frank The Butcher | TBB 
 
And now for the rundown…
     After repeatedly writing and erasing sentences, I’ve settled on this as my introduction to The Butcher:  Frank is a cultural voice that lacks the bullshit that has become common within our daily encounters.  He’s an honest writer, cornerstone within the music industry, established creative-mind, intelligent businessman and most importantly a humble, hardworking family man.  While keeping his chin-down and pulling more cultural weight than Doctor Dre did with Ed Lover, Frank has fun – much like we’re trying to do with our bicycle shop.  Meet Frank:

     As one of the few truly credible authority-figures on classic hip-hop, graffiti and street culture, there is no question to why he is partly responsible for helping turn the things we’ve grown up doing for fun into a legitimate way of putting food on the table.  After all, that is the American dream isn’t it?  I’d like to think that Frank has grown fond of what we’re doing with this bike shop project, because its all in the same family: hard work, real passion & cultural progression.
    If you want to seek a little more education on The Butcher, pick up the next issue of Vapors or Sneaker Freaker, check in with the HighSnobiety columns, listen to one of the many episodes of the Weekly Drop or try to catch him while he’s keeping Concepts under control in Harvard Square.  Frank’s got a lot going on, so keep an eye out for more from The Butcher Block.

Peace Frank, Thanks for the mix!