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With everything that happens here at GCS Clothing Store and Art Gallery, it’s always a challenge to get the information out to our patrons and supporters in a timely and organized manner. Here are some of the web flyers that we have created recently using Photoshop (a new toy to us, haha). So if you need a flyer, hit us up.. we’ll do it cheap!
GROG at GCS
..intorducing GROG paint markers and drippers. You got to try them out. At the GCS Clothing Store and Art Gallery now!
.. and then there was paint! at GCS
GCS is committed to bringing you the best in everything. Those of you that have patronized our business know that we try to provide quality goods and fair prices. Well, here you go Van Gough. GCS Clothing Store and Art Gallery, open everyday from 12 noon to 8pm and 12 to 5pm on sundays. Come on through.
Sept ’15 art walk at GCS x DTSA
Sept 5th, 2015- Here is a re-cap of the days activities at GCS clothing Store and Art Gallery during the sept art walk. Enjoy.
ORANGE CRUSH art show OCT 3 ART WALK at GCS
Oct 3rd, 2015- Join us at GCS Clothing store and art gallery for the october art walk that will feature a long list of great artists. Curated by XPLODE CBS, the roster of participants : ADGA, AINS, AKIL, APART, ARBE, AURA, AYUDA, BAIR, CHASING PAINT, CZER, CONE, DAME, DAMET, DUEM, DOVE, DREZ, DRIL, EARN, EASYROC, ELUZ, ERGS, EWOK, EYESR, EZO1, FAMINE, FANA, FEARO153, FUEGO, GEEZR, HELP, JERZ, JUST195, KALM, KENOS, KIKO, LASTMAN, LENZE, MEEX, MELK, NEENR, OBY, OLE, ORALE, OWIE, PALM, POPS, POSH, PRAE, ROAST, RYOE, SHUT, SHUX, SIGUE, SKER, SNOTS, SOLUZ, Steady Jenny, SUMET, TEWSR, THOR, TOBESKO, TUNEK, TYKE, UNIC, XILE, XPLODE, YT.
The event is free and all ages. Starts at 6pm and goes until 11pm.
Modern Day Soulja Spiritual Warfare In Store SEPT 26
September 26, 2015- Join us at GCS Clothing Store and Art Gallery on Sept 26 for his “Spiritual Warfare” Album Pre-Release Show. Also performing that night : Anthm, Ralphyc, Yang Sun, Devine, 60 East, Andre Auram, and Mescalito. Come out and suppot underground hip hop. Show starts at 6pm and goes until 10:30pm.. free and all ages!
La Tocada Fest SEPT 26 at The Observatory
GCS Clothing Store and Art Gallery has your ticket to La Tocada Fest at The Observatory SEPT 26th. This is a show that every Rock En Espanol fan cannot miss. Doors open at 2pm. Come through and get yours!
Israel Vibrations and The Roots Radics Band OCT 4
GCS Clothing Store and Art Gallery has your ticket to see Israel Vibrations and The Roots Radics Band OCT 4 at The Observatory, Santa Ana. Come through and cop yours today.
Back To Basics #4 OCT 10 at The Observatory
GCS Clothing Store in Santa Ana has your ticket to the 4th annual Back To Basics Hip Hop festival at The Observatory OCT 10th. Guaranteed to sell out, make sure to get your ticket early. And look out for the GCS Clothing merch booth at the show! Continue reading Back To Basics #4 OCT 10 at The Observatory
Lil Dicky at The Observatory OCT 8
GCS Clothing Store in Santa Ana is selling tickets to Lil Dicky’s OCT 8th show at The Observatory. With special guest IAMSU. All ages.
Sadistik at The Observatory sept 30
GCS Clothing Store in Santa Ana is selling tickets to Sadistik’s SEPT 30th show at The Observatory. This is the OC date for the “Nightmares and Dreamscapes” TOUR with Sapient, Ceschi and Early Adopted. All ages.
ISREK solo art show at GCS
AUG 15th, 2015- GCS had the pleasure of hosting the washington based artist ISREK for a solo show. Consisting of original ink and paper illustrations and 6 color prints on wood, this show was a great showcase of his skills as a graff artist, illustrator and representative of his pen control and patience in creating these great pieces. Enjoy.
Ghostface Killah / Out Da House 8 yr anniversary
AUG 19th, 2015- After a quick re-schedule of the event, Ghost Face Killah came through The Observatory for a great wednesday show for $7. Not only did you have a legendary mc from the WU come out backed up by Killah Priest, but it was all for Out Da House’s 8 yr anniversary and DJ Droops’s bday celebration. The main room was packed from elbows to nuts, but Ironman definitely did not disappoint, giving the audience what they came to hear. The following are some photos that we grabbed from the night, enjoy. 
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AUG Art WALK close up shots
Every art show that we have the honor of hosting provides enough material for several posts. From the announcement of the show, to the set up and night of the show, and lastly, the detailed shots of these works of art. Enjoy.
RJD2 at The Observatory AUG ’15
AUG 12th, 2015- What more can you ask for? RJD2 show for $7… It cannot get better than that. You have to admit, the OC crowds are getting a great education in music since the observatory has begun to make these shows so affordable and plentiful. Here are some photos that we grabbed last night, enjoy.
AUG 2015 ART WALK @ GCS
Aug 1st, 2015- No frills, no gimmicks. Just a good ol’ art show for the first of the month. We would like to thank RASK, XPLODE, Ed Gutter, DARCS, GERMIZM, Susie Cue, Tyoni Aragon, Tanya Rose, VGML, Pablo Damas, Jonathan Martinez, Mary Rose and Brittney Camille Gonzalez for bringing in art and participating in this month’s art walk.
A huge shout out to AWOL ONE and XPLODE for painting live during the event. Thank you to Shadow, DJ Real and a very heart felt thank you from all of us at GCS to DJ AB, for this was his last art walk with us before his move to the state of Washington. God speed, sir.
new SKUNK WEAR products in the shop
our friends at SKUNK WEAR just brought in some new goods. SW Tee and SW Baseball 3/4 sleeve now in stock. Come by and get one before they sell out. 
Cypress Hill at The Observatory Dec 2013
Dec 27th, 2013- Today we look back on a great night at The Observatory. B Real and Sen Dog a.k.a. Cypress Hill blessed the stage on this friday night in Santa Ana. The perfect show for the holiday season, who doesn’t like to get in sane in the membrane between christmas and new years. Here are some photos we captured during the night.
Pre-Holiday Art Show and In store July 3rd, 2015
JULY 3rd, 2015- To commemorate the Independence holiday, we decided to throw an art show and in store to start the weekend off right. The 4th is the kind of holiday that no one wants to work and neither did we. We were very fortunate to get a great line up going for the night which featured the art work of Susie Cue and Tanya Rose. Music for the evening was provided by Os One, Vision and Mando the Dj a.k.a. G.I.A.N.T.S. Music, Okira Myth and Dulok Shaman of GRIZZLY STATE. Also, NAMEK and Josiah Deadflowers of Chamber Records. Backing up the whole night was DJ AB, Real and Deejay Great Daine. Live painting for the night done by Nick Macaulay a.k.a. NMAC and KENOS ONE. Enjoy some pictures from the night…. and as always, more to come. 
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Action Bronson at The Observatory June ’15
June 15th, 2015- Action Bronson came through to Santa Ana and rocked a great set at The Observatory. Not bad for a monday night! Big ups to the Observatory crew and to Out Da House for promoting this great event. The house was packed and Mr. Bronson brought his A-game. Here are some photos from the night.
THEYDRIFT art show at GCS June 6, 2015
June 6th, 2015- KSRA and Carlos Aguilar a.k.a. THEYDRIFT came all the way down from Washington to be our featured artists in our gallery for the JUNE art walk. GCS was honored to host these amazingly creative minds. Here are the original pieces that were shown in our gallery for the show. In addition to the gallery pieces, they had a chance to rock a piece in front of our shop and it has quickly become a welcomed addition to the neighborhood. These pieces will hang until the end of the month, so don’t hesitate to come in and see them for yourself.
NECRO at The Observatory June 9th, 2015
June 9th, 2015. Every so often, The Observatory in Santa Ana offers great shows at the unbelievable price of $5. This tuesday night, not only did they have Andre Nikatina booked for the show, but they added a very special guest, NECRO with Mr. Hyde. The homies at UGHHblog brought Necro out for a few shows in the southland and they were able to add him to this great show. Here are some photos we snapped from the show. Enjoy!
GCS Block Party Re-cap
JUNE 6th, 2015- This month’s art walk had a lot in store for everyone. Not only was it the monthly first saturday of the month art walk, but East End Santa Ana held their second annual EAST END BLOCK PARTY, as well as the traveling beatswapmeet. This post is an attempt to capture all the happenings at GCS on this day. I’m sure this will take more than one post, so here we go.
THEYDRIFT a.k.a. Carlos Aguilar and KSRA were our featured artists of the month in our gallery. In addition to the great pieces that they brought with them, they painted live through out the day for the art walk crowd.
JROZ, MC Prototype and Jook blessed the mics this evening.
DJ’s Daine, Real, AB and Neuropunk gave the gallery a great vibe through sound vibrations.
3rdi, Hippieone and Q-Vo also had a chance to share their art with the public.
And to top off the evening, Burst Rock and Tic Tac hosted our first breaking and popping battle held in our new location. B-Boy Tekken and Popper Chris won the night.
And as stated before, many many more photos and videos to come. 
June Art Walk ’15 – GCS BLOCK PARTY 6/6/15
GCS is happy to announce our event for JUNE ART WALK. We’re calling it GCS BLOCK PARTY in keeping with the theme of the EAST END BLOCK PARTY. What is that you ask? Well, its like the art walk amplified 10 fold. 4th street will be blocked off to allow for a few music stages. The Beatswapmeet will also be the neighborhood so saying that the day (and night) is going to get busy down here is an understatement. 