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Guest Post: Cory McMahon At The LSRU!

As if I didn’t post enough on the Lonestar Roundup last week… But Cory’s pics are just too cool to not share them with you! Cory took a fixed 35mm lens with a super low aperture which gave him the opportunity to get some fantastic photos from the weekend. While I was there to cover the show for you, Cory was there to just take some great photos, and he has done just that! Find Cory on Facebook here or on Instagram here.

Without any further ado, here are Cory’s awesome pics from the event. They are a reminder to me that I need to keep pushing my boundaries and pull my fixed lens back out of the bag every once in awhile! I’m experimenting with a new style of showing off photos here, CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE IT FULL SIZE! If you are seeing this in your email go here to see the full post!

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Thank you Cory for sharing your images with all of us! Folks Cory is a very talented guy in not only photography, but sign painting, pinstriping, and just about everything I see him put his mind to and a truly good guy to hang out with. Follow him on social media linked at the top of the article and make sure you tell him how much you appreciate him sharing his work here.

See you at a show,

Royboy

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April Subscriber Giveaway!

If you want to this blog in your email inbox each time the blog goes live, go on up to the top right hand corner of the website and enter your email address. The last day of each month I randomly pick 1 subscriber to win a prize package.

This month’s prize is a DVD copy of “This Is Long Beach” TILB from Atomic Hot Rods,

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2014 Lonestar Roundup Part 7

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Okay folks, here’s the final post of my 2014 coverage of the Lonestar Roundup! I may do some more artsy edits of some of the photos and share those with you next week but this is it for the coverage. Thanks for one of the biggest weeks that this site has ever had. If you enjoy the posts here, share them with your car fan friends, the more people that see them the more the advertisers will want to be here meaning that I can travel more to new shows farther away and maybe not go into my own pocket so much to do this :). Thanks to everyone that listened to the new Chrome Pipes & Pinstripes Podcast, more to come next week! Enjoy!

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7

 

See you at a show,

Royboy

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April Subscriber Giveaway!

If you want to this blog in your email inbox each time the blog goes live, go on up to the top right hand corner of the website and enter your email address. The last day of each month I randomly pick 1 subscriber to win a prize package.

This month’s prize is a DVD copy of “This Is Long Beach” TILB from Atomic Hot Rods,

Dragdaddy_April_Giveaway a print from artist Ben Dragdaddys and

kkoa2013dvd 2 DVDs from Vintage Torque.

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$1000 Up For Grabs! Click here for more info!

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2014 Lonestar Roundup Part 6

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The show was bigger than I’d ever seen here. My feet still hurt from walking the expo grounds for 2 full days. Listen to the podcast today to hear more of the story of the weekend as well as some interviews about some upcoming shows.

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Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7

 

See you at a show,

Royboy

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April Subscriber Giveaway!

If you want to this blog in your email inbox each time the blog goes live, go on up to the top right hand corner of the website and enter your email address. The last day of each month I randomly pick 1 subscriber to win a prize package.

This month’s prize is a DVD copy of “This Is Long Beach” TILB from Atomic Hot Rods,

Dragdaddy_April_Giveaway a print from artist Ben Dragdaddys and

kkoa2013dvd 2 DVDs from Vintage Torque.

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$1000 Up For Grabs! Click here for more info!

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Thank you to the first 2 sponsors of my site, quite frankly the only 2 that I’ve asked to sponsor the site so far. If you’d like to help sponsor Royboy Productions and provide the koolest car show coverage to folks worldwide, click here to ask me about it.

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2014 Lonestar Roundup Part 5

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See you at a show,

Royboy

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April Subscriber Giveaway!

If you want to this blog in your email inbox each time the blog goes live, go on up to the top right hand corner of the website and enter your email address. The last day of each month I randomly pick 1 subscriber to win a prize package.

This month’s prize is a DVD copy of “This Is Long Beach” TILB from Atomic Hot Rods,

Dragdaddy_April_Giveaway a print from artist Ben Dragdaddys and

kkoa2013dvd 2 DVDs from Vintage Torque.

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$1000 Up For Grabs! Click here for more info!

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Thank you to the first 2 sponsors of my site, quite frankly the only 2 that I’ve asked to sponsor the site so far. If you’d like to help sponsor Royboy Productions and provide the koolest car show coverage to folks worldwide, click here to ask me about it.

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2014 Lonestar Roundup Part 4

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See you at a show,

Royboy

 

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2014 Lonestar Roundup Part 3

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Friday at the Roundup this year was almost as big as 2013 on Saturday. We knew this was going to be a big weekend, it was. The Vendor building was full and maybe half of them were friends of mine that I’d become friends with over the years. I feel awful that I didn’t have enough cash to buy anything from all of those amazing artists and vendors. Timebomb Kustoms, Gambino Kustoms, Bernie Ramirez, Vintage Torque, Greenspan’s, Ed Tillrock, Max Grundy, Mad Fabricators, hell I’m sure that I’ve forgotten a bunch of folks. Go to their sites, buy their stuff, support kustom kulture.

 

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2014 Lonestar Roundup Part 2

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See you at a show,

Royboy

Support Royboy Productions!!!

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2014 Lonestar Roundup Part 1

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The adventure this week started Wednesday afternoon as my Dad and I headed south for Texas. After stopping by a job site we finally got on the road a couple of hours behind schedule. By 10 pm we were pulling into our hotel parking lot in Sherman, TX. Meeting some friends from the Tulsa area at the hotel and some local friends the next morning we had ourselves a caravan. Picking up more people along the way the trip to Austin was a fun one even with the near constant road construction from Dallas south.

Thursday evening we hung out on Congress, enjoyed some Home Slice Pizza, drinks at the Continental Club, ice cream from Amy’s and some just general hanging out watching the cars cruising.

Friday morning it was up early and off to the show, at 9am the line was already formed to get into the show. Once my pre-reg was in hand and my car was staged to get into the show it was a waiting game for the gates to open at 10am. Here’s the first batch of photos from Friday.

 

 

See you at a show,

Royboy

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Don’t forget the Royboy Merch!!!! I have keychains, coozies, stickers & hats for sale. Every piece you buy gets me further down the road to bring more show coverage and podcasts to you.

All Royboy photos on this site are available as prints up to poster sizes. Buying them not only makes your walls cooler it puts gas in the tank to get me to another car show or feature shoot. Please consider buying a print, if you can’t do that, I understand. Or just hit the Store page and buy something or make a donation!

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All traditionally styled 63 & older rides, heads up! 2 Month Warning: Lonestar Roundup!

This will be the 4th trip down to Austin, TX for me for the Lonestar Roundup. 2011 was the first year I drove the daily driver down solo and met up with a bunch of friends at the show and had a great time. The next year I picked up my buddy Mongo for a sidekick and again we had a great time. Finally in 2013 I drove my Galaxie down to the Roundup, her first major road trip. It was a whole different experience being in the show rather than just spectating at the show.

The Lonestar Roundup (April 4-5, 2014) is a great weekend with the show and tons of un-official events all over Austin with garage krawls, parties, and live music scheduled to keep everyone entertained outside of the show. My first trip down I went to Congress Ave on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the increased number of people at the show makes that nearly impossible now. From locals with their Camaros and other rides that they go and power park on Congress leaving no room for the show goers, to the fact that many non-car folks have become hip to how cool South Congress Ave can be makes the Friday and Saturday nights into huge traffic jams. So my advice is that if you are going, stay away from Congress. There are an amazing amount of great food and entertainment options in Austin that are not on that street, there’s no reason to go be part of the problem.

The Roundup is open to 1963 and older traditionally styled kustoms and hot rods. For the most part that’s what’s there. Last year I was really bummed to see a bunch of off topic cars and crap-tastic rat rods that got in. I don’t know for sure but judging by the mile long line of cars to get into the show I’d be the authorities pressured the show to just get people off the streets and into the show and the filtering process broke down. Parked across from me on Saturday was a mid 80’s mini-truck with badly attached 51 Ford sheet metal around the cab. It did not belong in the show, and still chaps my hide to this day along with all of it’s “look at me, look at me, look at me” brethren. It’s far easier to build a car that gets attention because it’s cool than it is to spend all that time and effort to just get attention just by shock value. This was another one of those events where folks with the rattiest rides were acting like they were all badass at the show, yet this “badass” car was so un-drivable that it was trailered to the show and back and I passed them on the highway.

If you have a kool traditionally styled 1963 or older ride, this show could be a great one for you. If you have a purposely ratty piece of junk, there are plenty of other shows out there that cater to you, go to those.

Here are some slide shows from my visits to the Lonestar Roundup.

2013

2012

2011

For more information on the show go to the official website here.

For info on registering your ride and to see what’s acceptable and what’s not go here.

I am in no way, shape or form associated with the show and the opinions that I express here are my own and nobody else’s. I’d love to see this show have judges at the gate like the Hunnert Car Pileup did to cull the herd a bit.

See you at a show,

Royboy

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Auto Art from the Lonestar Roundup

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In this post I’m going to share some of the more artful edits from my Lonestar Roundup trip, tomorrow we’re on to a new topic. 🙂

All of these are available as prints or high resolution downloads if you click on them and then use the “buy” button.

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Hopefully you like them, if you do, pick up a print for yourself by clicking on any of them then using the “buy” button on that site to get prints from 4×6 on up to poster sized!

See you at a show,

Travis

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Event Coverage: Final post of the 2013 Lonestar Roundup coverage!

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I’m nearing the end of the coverage, after this or maybe the next post will just be some more artsy ones that I do.

Saturday we were treated to some good old fashioned vintage cackling. Here’s the restored Scorpian V from 1964

And an earlier version of the Scorpion

Gambino’s F You 54

Look at all those people…

I’m kinda digging that grille opening

Bleed’s ride

Love those gauges

The party at the Poodle Dog Lounge was a lot of fun.

The 635 mile drive home was long but a good day, the big block averaged 18.8 mpg and I was able to run fairly fast even with this wicked vibration. (hopefully that will be fixed before the Stray Kat 500).

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That’s it! Finally made it through the gallery. There are a bunch more photos on the site if you want to click any of these images and go have a look. As always if there’s one you’d like you can buy a print or high resolution digital copy. The money goes to help get me and the cameras to another show to bring you more coverage.

I hope someone out there was encouraged to go build something kool and show it off. You’ll meet a whole awesome group of people and your life will be kooler for it.

See you at a show,

Travis

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Event Coverage: 2013 Lonestar Roundup Part 5

Here’s Part 5

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Anyone want to grab lunch while the lines are short? For sale

This dude was driving around all day dragging his rear bumper just begging people for attention. Sad.  

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See you at show,

Travis

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Event Coverage: 2013 Lonestar Roundup Part 4

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Only 16 copies of the Limited Edition Poster left click the photo to the right to get yours today, hand numbered, limited edition and a killer photo to boot. Hell of a deal.

One Kustom that I will give a pass to on the no open hood thing… that intake is off the charts kool.


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Moby Dick?

I love Mike’s ride, he doesn’t think that it’s deserving of a feature shoot, what do you think?

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That’s it for today, see you at a show,

Travis

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Event Coverage: 2013 Lonestar Roundup Part 3

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Wait, that’s my car.










Skratch doing his thang.

Totally did not mean to do that.

Shooting this one soon for a possible feature


Shooting Jeff’s beautiful Plymouth as soon as I can get a trip scheduled to do it, this beauty should be in a magazine.

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See you at a show,

Travis

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Event Coverage: 2013 Lonestar Roundup Part 2

Part 2, still on Friday!
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Remember click on any of these images to see them in the full gallery or to buy a print of them. You can get it for your wall starting at 4″x6″ and on up from there. Support Royboy Productions and help bring more car show coverage to the world.

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Remember click on any of these images to see them in the full gallery or to buy a print of them. You can get it for your wall starting at 4″x6″ and on up from there. Support Royboy Productions and help bring more car show coverage to the world.

See you at a show,

Travis

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Event Coverage: Royboy goes to the 2013 Lonestar Roundup

Friday morning was awesome at the show, but you could tell by 10:30 that it was going to be huge.
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I really dig Johnny’s Plymouth

Jerry won the Deadend Magazine pick with his truck, I’ll be shooting a feature for a magazine on it soon.

Love this 48 Merc

Arturo’s shoebox.

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That’s it for post 1 of the show coverage. Click any of these photos to see the entire gallery. As the week goes on I will go spend some more time editing a few of these and I’ll re-post the results. Enjoy the coverage and buy a print by clicking on any image then hit the Buy button. The Galaxie made it there and back but will need some repairs that you can help me accomplish so I can take more photos at other shows for you! If I can raise $75 in profits this week I can take the daily to the NSRA in OKC this coming weekend.

See you at a show,

Travis

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More from the Lonestar Roundup

I really like the turnout at the Lonestar Roundup when it comes to Kustoms & hot rods.

Here’s Alex Gambino’s 54 Chevrolet

My 63 Galaxie 500

Friday evening I headed over to Austin Speed Shop

Jesse James’ hot rod.

Then it was of to Giddy-Ups to catch Pushrod.

Saturday at the show my friend and caravan companion Jerry got the Deadend Magazine award

Later in the evening it was off to the Poodle Dog Lounge for the Strugglers CC. party. My boys Pushrod took the stage at midnight but before that we hung out in the parking lot checking out all of the rides. Big Ken’s truck looks good in any light.

Sunday morning it was time to head home.

I was passed by a few kool rides as I had to stay pretty low on the speedo due to a vibration in the Galaxie’s drivetrain.

Even with an ailing ride, I enjoyed the 635 mile drive.

Thanks for going along for the ride with me, the coverage starts tomorrow morning!

See you at a show,
Travis

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Heading to the Lonestar Roundup pt.2

Part 2 of the trip was with a small group and we went from Denison TX to Austin TX. not a lot of photos from the day, but some fun ones.

Texas shaped waffle maker.



We met up at Atlas Speed & Custom


Then we were off!


One of the cars in our group was Arturo in his shoebox 


We stopped at the Meatheads BBQ on the way


That’s basically it, I have more photos but they are not uploading for some reason.

See you at a show!

Travis

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Heading to the Lonestar Roundup!

The trip started off a bit weird. My Galaxie was at Chaotic Customs to get some TLC, so yesterday I needed a ride from home almost 2 hours south to my buddy Jack’s house where I was crashing for the night. Once we arrived and unloaded all of my boxes of shirts, hats, posters, video camera, clothes…where’s my camera bag? It’s still on the couch at home. Damn.

I laughingly explained to Jack that I would get the car and drive home, get my camera & then begin my trip again, fully prepped. Jack told me “phooey!” (not an exact quote) “Take my truck and go get your bag.” As he handed me the keys, I headed out the door, filled his truck up with gas and headed back north. 2:30am I was back at Jack’s and heading to bed.

The next morning we went over to Chaotic and picked up my car.


After some hanging out it was time to head south. After leaving Mulvane I headed to Arkansas City, KS to see Jeff Myers and see a new project in his shop. Then it was off to Oklahoma! The day was a bit long due to snow, sleet and rain all through Oklahoma. Add to that a malfunctioning cell phone and I had a few moments of less than happy thoughts.

After a rainy drive I finally got to Atlas Speed & Custom in Denison, TX. After hanging out a bit it was off to the hotel. More on the trip tomorrow!

See you at a show,
Travis

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Night Shots on Congress

2012 was my 2nd trip to the Lonestar Roundup. This time I figured I’d take my camera to Congress for some kool night shots. Great idea on Thursday, too many people on Friday or Saturday. Anyways here are some of my favorites from that experiment, all hand held shots, I should have taken the tripod!

Thursday Night in front of the Continental Club on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
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Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX
Such a kool scene!
See you at a show,
Travis
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Just a couple of weeks away… Lonestar Roundup!

In 2011 I made my first trek down to the Lonestar Roundup. I was blown away by the city, the people, the music, food, oh yeah and the show.

Check out the 2011 photos here, click through the slideshow to go to the full gallery.

In 2012 I went back. The show was just as good… soooo I’m going back this year. This time the plan is to take my 63 Galaxie down for the first time.

Here’s the 2012 photos

See you at a show,

Travis

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Music To Drive To: The Jade Idol "No Control"

The Jade Idol “No Control” 2012

From time to time on here I’ll pick a record and review it, or like this one crow about it because I think you should go buy it, for the first “review” I’ve chosen The Jade Idol’s “No Control.” 

I was first made aware of The Jade Idol through facebook. Videos began appearing every once in awhile, I had to check them out. What I found was raw, pure, unadulterated rock and roll. The more I heard the more I liked, so yes this review is a bit skewed, I am a fan.

The Jade Idol’s CD “No Control” was released March 19, 2012, just weeks before the Lonestar Roundup in Austin, TX. This plays in because the band is based out of Austin, guitars and vocals handled by Bob Bleed, with Mark Ford on drums. Bleed is one of the talented crew at Austin Speed Shop while Ford has a background in the recording studio. When I asked Bleed to give me a sentence that describes the record from his point of view he said, “I’m really proud of this album, recorded it in my bedroom!” proving that if the music works, it doesn’t matter where it was recorded.

I was able to download the songs from itunes just days before a trip to The Jade Idol’s home town of Austin for the Lonestar Roundup. 9 hours each way to jam out provided more than one listen of “No Control” It’s not a stretch to say that with each time through the tracks the record moved farther and farther up my list of favorites.

Song by Song:
Click on the song title to listen to a sample on Amazon
Blow My Mind
I Will
Stuck On You
You’re the One
Oh Oh Oh Oh
Always Will
Why
You’re Mine
What You Gonna Do
That’s What I Say

Videos
Stuck On You Video

I Will Video

You’re Mine Video

    

Final Thoughts
In an age of over processed, sanitized, perfected studio creations passed off as music, The Jade Idol is refreshing. Much as the White Stripes brought lo-fi, simple, loud rock and roll back to the masses, The Jade Idol does so without sounding like a rip-off. The blues gave birth to rock and roll, The Jade Idol pays homage to both without sounding dated. When you strip away the layers of today’s popular music you find nothing supporting the base, just studio trickery and digital bandaids, but when you listen to The Jade Idol, you’re listening to the foundation, there is nothing to strip away. Long live rock and roll.

Links:
The Jade Idol “No Control” on Amazon

The Jade Idol on Facebook