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The wall. Photo: Dan Levy

PANHANDLE SLIM “L.A. FOLK” ART SHOW

OCTOBER. 15, 2011

RANCH-N-ROLL

PHOTOS BY DAN LEVY

Libby Knudson, artist and sole proprietor, of what has become one of the coolest galleries in Los Angeles, the Ranch-N-Roll, played host to yet another epic art expose’ on October 15, 2011. This evening featured the colorful and impacting works of deep South folk artist Panhandle Slim. Some in the skateboarding world might know him as Scott Stanton, one of the infamous Zorlac team warrior rippers. Others may know him through his unique Southern folk music with a twist. In whatever capacity you know of Panhandle Slim, his artistic talent is as unprecedented as his unassuming demeanor and relentless passion for creating his art in all forms.

This show highlighted a vibrant body of work encapsulating a diverse array of prolific musicians, skateboarders, poets, politicians, writers and other persons of merit. All of the paintings included quotes from the highlighted individual along with a caricature style portrait. It was  overwhelmingly pleasant as you moved through the space and took in the power of the pieces coupled by the humor and sarcasm behind all the icons portrayed.

The opposing walls and displays were decorated with original works by Libby Knudson embellishing her custom country flair and unique eye for functional impacting display. The wooden cases were filled with authentic Western apparel and perfectly worn in cowboy boots giving you the sense of being in an old Western thoroughfare within shouting distance of a saloon.

The back patio served as a speak easy for the evening with an intimate setting where the small elite crowd was fortunate to experience a one of a kind performance by Rain Phoenix.  This duo performed a rendition of “California Uber Alles” by the Dead Kennedies with a hauntingly prolific energy that left the entire audience in awe. The spirits were flowing as the barkeeper worked frivolously to appease the temporary saloon serving with a smile and sarcastic wit.

Panhandle Slim took a small detour from selling his art to sing a country song with Rain Phoenix bringing some Southern gut to the City of Angels. Exene Cervenka of legendary punk band X was in attendance along with art collectors and other Los Angeles elite.

The show was a complete success as Ranch-N-Roll continues to play host to some of the best modern-day artists in the world. Stay tuned for more to come from Panhandle Slim at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=814093496.

Make sure to check out Ranch and Roll when you are in the Los Angeles area and pick up one of Libby’s custom-made Guadalupe chairs while you’re there. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ranch-n-Roll/125615207451186

This guy shreds. Photo: Dan Levy
This guy shreds. Photo: Dan Levy
Libby Knudsen and one of her Guadalupe Chairs. Photo: Dan Levy
Libby Knudsen and one of her Guadalupe Chairs. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton posing with his Miki Dora piece. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton posing with his Miki Dora piece. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton and his Debbie Harry piece. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton and his Debbie Harry piece. Photo: Dan Levy
Hippies Use Side Door. Photo: Dan Levy
Hippies Use Side Door. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton pieces. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton pieces. Photo: Dan Levy
Jeff Ament custom skateboard signed for Jeff Ho. Photo: Dan Levy
Jeff Ament custom skateboard signed for Jeff Ho. Photo: Dan Levy
More signs. Photo: Dan Levy
More signs. Photo: Dan Levy
Buffalo Skull. Photo: Dan Levy
Buffalo Skull. Photo: Dan Levy
Not Clint Black! The Man in Black. Photo: Dan Levy
Not Clint Black! The Man in Black. Photo: Dan Levy
Western Motif. Photo: Dan Levy
Western Motif. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton Wesley Willis piece. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton Wesley Willis piece. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton Wall of art. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton Wall of art. Photo: Dan Levy
Women Get SCREWED. Photo: Dan Levy
Women Get SCREWED. Photo: Dan Levy
Live entertainment. Photo: Dan Levy
Live entertainment. Photo: Dan Levy
Front display. Photo: Dan Levy
Front display. Photo: Dan Levy
Jeff Ament custom up Close. Photo: Dan Levy
Jeff Ament custom up Close. Photo: Dan Levy
Panhandle Slim performing. Photo: Dan Levy
Panhandle Slim performing. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton performing with Rain Phoenix and co. Photo: Dan Levy
Scott Stanton performing with Rain Phoenix and co. Photo: Dan Levy
Muhammad Ali piece by Scott Stanton. Photo: Dan Levy
Muhammad Ali piece by Scott Stanton. Photo: Dan Levy
Comic Strip vibes. Photo: Dan Levy
Comic Strip vibes. Photo: Dan Levy
More Art. Photo: Dan Levy
More Art. Photo: Dan Levy
Rain Phoenix. Photo: Dan Levy
Rain Phoenix. Photo: Dan Levy
Bob Marley. Photo: Dan Levy
Bob Marley. Photo: Dan Levy
Debby Harry up Close. Photo: Dan Levy
Debby Harry up Close. Photo: Dan Levy
Morrissey. Photo: Dan Levy
Morrissey. Photo: Dan Levy
Buffalo Girl Ranch and Roll. Photo: Dan Levy
Buffalo Girl Ranch and Roll. Photo: Dan Levy
Robert Johnson. Photo: Dan Levy
Robert Johnson. Photo: Dan Levy
Mr. Stanton and company. Photo: Dan Levy
Mr. Stanton and company. Photo: Dan Levy
Rain Phoenix performing. Photo: Dan Levy
Rain Phoenix performing. Photo: Dan Levy
Howlin Wolf. Photo: Dan Levy
Howlin Wolf. Photo: Dan Levy
The wall. Photo: Dan Levy
The wall. Photo: Dan Levy
Jimmy Carter. Photo: Dan Levy
Jimmy Carter. Photo: Dan Levy
Rain Phoenix. Photo: Dan Levy
Rain Phoenix. Photo: Dan Levy
TEX. Photo: Dan Levy
TEX. Photo: Dan Levy
Jeff Ament custom board. Photo: Dan Levy
Jeff Ament custom board. Photo: Dan Levy
The Germs. Photo: Dan Levy
The Germs. Photo: Dan Levy
Some of the most classic characters. Photo: Dan Levy
Some of the most classic characters. Photo: Dan Levy
More of the performance. Photo: Dan Levy
More of the performance. Photo: Dan Levy
Johnny Cash for President. Photo: Dan Levy
Johnny Cash for President. Photo: Dan Levy
A Letter. Photo: Dan Levy
A Letter. Photo: Dan Levy
Rain Phoenix Band. Photo: Dan Levy
Rain Phoenix Band. Photo: Dan Levy
Panhandle Slim Art. Photo: Dan Levy
Panhandle Slim Art. Photo: Dan Levy
Panhandle Slim Art. Photo: Dan Levy
Panhandle Slim Art. Photo: Dan Levy
Panhandle Slim Art. Photo: Dan Levy
Panhandle Slim Art. Photo: Dan Levy
Axe Shredder. Photo: Dan Levy
Axe Shredder. Photo: Dan Levy
Another song. Photo: Dan Levy
Another song. Photo: Dan Levy
Rain unleashing. Photo: Dan Levy
Rain unleashing. Photo: Dan Levy
Another part of the wall. Photo: Dan Levy
Another part of the wall. Photo: Dan Levy
Ho Love. Photo: Dan Levy
Ho Love. Photo: Dan Levy
The Lizard King. Photo: Dan Levy
The Lizard King. Photo: Dan Levy
The last of them. Photo: Dan Levy
The last of them. Photo: Dan Levy
Backyard signs. Photo: Dan Levy
Backyard signs. Photo: Dan Levy
Hot Dog. Photo: Dan Levy
Hot Dog. Photo: Dan Levy

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