GCS clothing store and art gallery is proud to host our friends from Black Book Sessions for their 20th event. The organizers are happy that they have made it to the big 2-0. If you do not know about the event, it is billed as a “free community event” that combines a youth art contest with guest artists painting live along with Dj’s and music. We had the pleasure of hosting them in ’09 at our Broadway location. This event is scheduled for MAY 30th, from 1pm to 6pm. Of course its free and all ages, but if you know some artists that would like to participate, contact www.blackbooksessions.org. 
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The Psycho Realm at Psycho De Mayo ’15
May 5th, 2015. The act that everyone came out to see. Cynic and Sick Jacken took the stage in front of a nearly sold out room. Judging from the crowd and the energy in the room, this years event was an outstanding success. 
Evidence at Psycho De Mayo ’15
May 5th, 2015. Evidence put in a great performance to boost the Psycho De Mayo festivities. Never a dull moment when Evidence takes the stage. Here are some photos that we snapped. Enjoy.
Delinquent Habits at Psycho De Mayo ’15
May 5th, 2015. It’s that time of year again, time for The Psycho Realm’s premier event of the year entitled Psycho De Mayo. This year, they brought it to The Observatory in Santa Ana. Although there was a strong line up of up and coming, young artists on the bill, by the time GCS got to the venue we were only able to catch Delinquent Habits, Evidence and of course Psycho Realm. Here are some pictures we grabbed of Kemo The Blaxican and Ives Irie while they rocked their set. 
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony performing “E. 1999 Eternal”
May 3rd, 2015. This event was definitely one for the history books. Layzie, Bizzy, Wish Bone, Flesh-N-Bone and Krayzie Bone otherwise known as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony performed their album “E. 1999 Eternal” in its entirety. The Observatory has done a great job not only booking high quality music acts, but they have been successful in getting these acts to perform some of their more classic albums for these special shows. Nothing against new material but it never hurts to take it back to those albums that made people die hard fans to begin with. The main room at The Observatory was treated to a piece of hip hop history that they will soon not forget. 
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Vel The Wonder in store May ’14
May 30th, 2014. Vel The Wonder a.k.a. Vel9 paid us a little visit as she ramped up her “Adventures to Warped Tour” meet and greet tour. 
Sick Jacken and Big Sleeps signing at GCS Apr 12, 2015
April 12th, 2015. This wasn’t your typical lazy sunday afternoon at GCS santa ana. Today we had the honor of hosting Sick Jacken of The Psycho Realm and world famous artist Big Sleeps for an artist signing and exclusive product release. Chosen to be one of two locations for this release, the GCS customer base came out in full force to snatch up the new merch and say what up to the guys. Kenos One came through to do some psychos inspired body art to add to the ambiance. Our doors will always open to Jack and all The Psycho Realm family, we can’t wait to do this again soon.
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“All You Can Eat” art show Apr ’15 art walk
April 4th, 2015. There it goes again. That time of the month that we look forward to and build up to. The first saturday art walk. The goal of this month’s show was to fill the gallery space to the brim with friends, recently made as well as the tried and tested. And it went off without a hitch. We had 3 music performances spaced out throughout the night, we had two artist painting live outside our doors and most of all, we had a great crowd of eager patrons and art fans come out and enjoy some of their night with us. Here is a photo re-cap of the show that will be in our gallery for the rest of the month, enjoy!
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The Psycho Realm x Big Sleeps meet and greet
GCS is proud to host The Psycho Realm once again in our gallery for a meet and greet and product release. This time, they are joined by the world renown artist Big Sleeps. There will only be two events where you can cop the limited edition tee because once they sell out, they are gone forever. Event scheduled to run from 12 noon to 4pm, Sunday April 12th, 2015. We’ll see you there.
Ink Bombers June ’12 art walk
June 2nd, 2012. This was the first time that we hosted the Ink Bombers for an art show in our gallery. These guys are great but you know that by now. These guys are very prolific and they’re always producing work. Stay tuned for more from these cats.
“Bringing Out The Dead” Art Show Nov ’12
Nov 3rd, 2012. The November art walk was always one of the biggest art walks of the year. Coinciding with the “Noche De Altares” event on 4th st., it was a perfect choice to launch our day of the dead themed art show. GCS always enjoyed the challenge of curating a themed group art show. And this one was one of our favorites. We took a break from the theme this last november but look out for “Bringing Out The Dead” art show to return in ’15.
“Sexy Hangover” by Neko Burke Dec ’12
Dec. 1st, 2012. GCS was happy to land this high quality art show with Neko Burke entitled “Sext Hangover” This guy is an amazing artist. The very impressive pieces that he brought out for the show combined mixed media paintings, carpentry and wood working. More installations than art pieces, this was the type of art show that raises the bar for future art shows. This guy is prolific, so keep an eye out for this guy.
J-Live In store April 19, 2015
Great news! Thanks to undergroundhiphopblog, J-Live will be coming to the shop for a free in store and meet and greet. Sunday, April 19th, 2015. RSVP will be required, you can do that here. 
The Art of Kray Art Show Feb 2, 2013
Feb 2nd, 2013. GCS was proud and honored to host this very special artist, designer and all around man of many talents Kray Sudderth. His prints are amazing and the mixed media installations were very impressive. Make sure you follow this guy, he is always producing new and exciting items. And did we mention he is a master printer and custom skate deck king.
The Raossance – Don’t Look, Don’t Touch May 17, 2014
Today we look back at an art show that we hosted in our broadway gallery last year with RAOS. The title of the show was The RAOSSANCE / Don’t Look, Don’t Touch. This was a great solo show for this artist, which combined original canvas paintings, ink and mixed media illustrations, wooden sculpture and a cardboard coffin installation. The colors were bright, the imagery unique and the execution was on point. We need more RAOS in our gallery. 
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“F Words” art show May 4, 2013
May 4th, 2013. GCS was proud to host “F Words” art show presented by Fresh Force. For those of you that are not familiar with FF, these guys have been part of our gallery shows for quite some time now. Graff, photography, sculpture, illustration and fine art painting, these guys can do it all. Members include 3rdi, APE, Aseph, BIELS, HURL, GUTS, SWAG and VGML. Look out for more from these cats.
Blue Lot Santa Ana June 2013
June, 2013. Take a look at one of the times the Blue Lot on 1st st. and Bush got a make over. Keep posted for more from The Blue Lot. 
Back To Basics 2 June 8, 2013
June 8th, 2013. We take a look back at the second annual “Back To Basics” hip hop music festival held at The Observatory here in Santa Ana, CA. Out Da House and The Observatory collaborate on putting together this show that has grown into a concert that is not to be missed. GCS had a vendor booth there and let’s just say that it was busy all day. We only had a few minutes to sneak away and catch 2Mex and Sage Francis for a few tracks. Stay tuned for more from the Back To Basics music festival. 
August 3, 2013 Art Walk @ GCS Santa Ana
Aug. 3rd, 2013. Today we look back at the art show we had the pleasure of hosting back in August of 2013. Affectionately called “Summer Slam”, this show featured the work of Dino Perez, Deity, Kasey Mahoney, Joe Ded, RASK, AR and Hannah Webb. 
CODAK SMITH art show at GCS Santa Ana MARCH 7, 2015
March 7th, 2015. GCS has always strived to bring out the best artists and the best art to Santa Ana. This month, we were proud to host CODAK for a solo art exhibit that included a tee shirt release and mural installation. The dtsa was jumping with the beat swapmeet going on a few steps away from our shop and other various art show and music events scattered throughout the area. If you didn’t know, now you know…. CODAK don’t play. Look out for a lot more from this artist.
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Art Walk at GCS Santa Ana September 7, 2013
September 7th, 2013. This month was a collection of artists that we have always loved to show. Included in the night’s festivities was AR, Free Humanity, Jay Open, Liz Killz, Moeeglee, Pernille Damgaard, Germizm, Sick Dot One and Nick Macaulay. Joe Ded set up shop in our front windows for some live painting. Another successful artwalk! Thank you Santa Ana. 
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Freddie Gibbs and Madlib at The Observatory April 3, 2014
April 3rd, 2014. Promoting their new joint project, Freddie Gibbs and Madlib took to the Observatory stage for an awesome thursday night show in Santa Ana. Ohno opened the night with a DJ set to get the mood right.
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Rise of the Endangered by Jonathan Martinez April 5, 2014
April 5th, 2014. This art walk marked GCS Clothing Store’s 5th year in the city of Santa Ana. It was hard to believe that it was april of 2009 when GCS opened it’s doors in DTSA. To help us celebrate the date, we had the pleasure of hosting a solo art show by Jonathan Martinez entitled “Rise of the Endangered”. Original acrylic on canvas and ink on paper pieces filled the gallery. Two lucky recipients won the raffle and walked away with an original J. Martinez. And as Always, GCS is honored and happy to have had 5 years of bringing quality art, artists and events to the people of central orange county. 
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“The Missing Cards” art show by Liz Killz April, 2014
April 16th, 2014. A very rare wednesday art show in our gallery brought us Liz Covarrubias a.k.a. Liz Killz’s “The Missing Cards” photographic art show. The theme of the show was to update the traditional ‘loteria’ game pieces with symbols and icons that are a little more relatable to today’s audiences. Look out for more from this OC based photographer.
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Fashawn at The Observatory April 25, 2014
Fashawn opened up for the Step Brothers at this show. Another quality event out on by The Observatory and Out Da House prod.
