CULTURE CLASH (Coolture)
ROBERT KUHN
La Izquierda is Spanish for “the left”. The feminine left. It’s the front side for a goofy footer. It can mean anything you want. Imagine; a bell rings in the still morning wind, signaling the start of the first heat. The groms paddle out. There is a visible swell rolling in from the horizon. It is 10 am on May 12, 2018 and roots reggae music is floating over the water from an old vinyl record a DJ is spinning up at Jimmy’s on the Pier in Galveston, Texas. La Izquierda is a surf and music festival dedicated to enriching and uniting communities of Galveston, the Gulf Coast and beyond, through a good old-fashioned surf competition and fund raiser for the Surfrider Foundation, Galveston Chapter. And of course, there must be music. Local and touring bands and artists from near and far will celebrate surf culture and the preservation of our natural waters and beach habitat with groovy tunes setting the mood. There’s also a beer competition. Artisan beers will be available for the price of one beer- one purchased ticket and at the end of the day, the brewery with the most ale donated, wins the prize. (Go GIB) There is an 8am (highly encouraged) free surf and coffee session sponsored by Galveston Coffee Roasters with yoga on the beach. Live Music and surf competitions ($10 entrance fee) go from 10am-10pm. Prizes include cool artwork, gear and an all inclusive, world class Surf-Getaway. For information and the line-up as it appears visit the Facebook page, La Izquierda Surf and Music Festival. For inquiries about getting involved or nonprofit sponsorship opportunities contact Robert at robertkuhnmusic@gmail.com. There are still vendor and booth spaces available! La Izquierda is a free event open to the public brought to you by Jimmy’s on the Pier, Culture Clash Magazine, the Surfrider Foundation-Galveston Chapter, Robert Kuhn Music and Galveston. 28
“Maria the Gun” is a progressive album of multicultural American folk and rock and roll music. Join Houston native and Galveston favorite, Robert Kuhn, as he takes you on a musical journey through space and time!
ALBUM AVAILABLE ONLINE or in person at
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