On Sunday, August 25, 2024, barbers, friends, family, acquaintances, and assorted other oddities descended on the humble surf town of Oceanside, California, for an “Unlock Control Cream” party at the infamous Pour House. And some great people came. bar.
Since launching Control Cream globally in early August, we've held events between Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand, with the final leg of the tour wrapping up stateside with a party in Oceanside, California. Ta. And wasn't that outrageous! Nesbitt, Spanky, Mikal, Tully, Emiliano, Stopnik, Dressen, Wessels, Burley, Eagle & Pig, and Dyson Ramones all joined founder Steve Purcell (along with over 300 participants) to perform at Uppercut. The latest product offering was celebrated in a good old-fashioned atmosphere. Shindig at the end of summer.
Texas-born (and now San Diego native) Maxwell Garza opened with a series of smooth country ramblings that soothed the arriving crowd. Then I heard another San Diego native scream. Singer-songwriter Frances Bloom. Francis is a long-time friend of Uppercut Deluxe. His warm, bluesy 1950s demeanor lured the audience indoors and they started dancing. Beers flowed, hugs were exchanged, and smiles abounded. It felt like I was inviting my old family over for dinner…
Just like a good theater intermission. After finishing his set, Francis graciously introduced Steve to the stage to welcome the audience and spoke about the properties and benefits that control creams have on your hair. Whether it was loose curls or long hair, the ambassador surprised everyone at the end by being crowned North Carolina. We'd like to introduce Hayden Mingus by showing you a short clip shot and edited by a friend of ours. Geoff Johns handed out a custom hand-painted skateboard deck drawn by TJ Guzzardi. The audience went wild! There were hugs, high fives, and tears. It was a special moment to have Hayden join us.
What followed was the brutal brutality of the San Clemente robbers. Lead singer Mason stomps on stage in a custom-made ski mask, takes it off momentarily, takes a big dollop of deluxe pomade, runs it through his hair, drags it back over his sweaty head, and screams at everyone watching. , the audience collapsed to the floor. can't believe it. Last, but definitely not least, are the headline acts. LA punkers Strawberry Fuzz lit up the dark corners of the expansive bar with their sound. Buzzing guitars, energetic rhythms, and unsettling lyrics – all with a hint of not taking yourself too seriously… People danced wildly, snowballing into group shots It spilled out into the parking lot where a Tipsy Twins photo booth was set up to capture the energy. .
The sun continued to set on the South Coast Highway. Plainview beer and Trago Seltzer were flowing. People met up with old friends, checked in at the Barbers for Baja booth, tried on free stance socks and tailgated off the Uppercut Deluxe “Cut Bus,” while Cycle Zombies kicked off a helicopter I skipped it and headed out for my last ride of the night. Towards the north. This party was truly a party for the books.