Several weeks ago I hit the road with some friends for an adventure and we filmed the whole thing to see what would happen. This is a trailer for the full feature that will release over the next six weeks. As far as Hollywood is concerned, “ROAD TRIP” goes up against Transformers and Harry Potter – No big deal, right?

The feature will be split up into 5-7 minute shorts and be released “webisodically” (ie, as in video podcast form) and exclusively at Virb.com

The Cast of Characters
The Trip features some very talented friends of mine:

Tim Grahl – Often referred to as the “Rupert Murdoch” of the mountain bike world. Tim has been leading the way in how the mountain bike industry is covered as a sport and an industry. Several years ago Tim created a network of sites (The Crooked Cog Network) As a way of keeping up with the fast paced world of cycling.

Justin Snyder – As part of Abandon Films he’s the force behind how the film is shaped. Working closely with actors and copy writing, Justin really understands a story. In a very short amount of time, Justin has a few dozen short films and informational shorts under his belt.

Won Novalis – Also as part of Abandon Films, Won is a fierce editor with the uncanny knack of taking countless tapes of footage and the ability to bring a story to life. Through his composition, Won sets the stage to really capture the drama of any scene.

The Great American Road Trip at Virb.com

The Great American Road Trip Website

This week is for the Music lovers. A special episode of THE DROP Live! features Pattern is Movement who are destroying audiences (in a good way) with their version of Post rock pop melodies. AND THEN David Bazan takes the stage and gives up the ghost as he travels from old school to new in his performance. Taking from A DROP show in February. Download it today!

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I’m not sure where the cut off is from being young.. to someone who’s 80 I’m a young buck but to my 11 yr old cousin I’m half dead already. So I guess perspective is key. Just yesterday I officially joined the Council for the Young Professionals of Central Virginia. I’ve been doing some work with the crew for the past few months and they finally let me in. Woot woot! Anyway, tomorrow night (Thursday) is the semi annual intern and new hire event at The Neighbors Place. Since you may be interested in attending… here’s the lowdown:

Connect. Grow. Live.
The last few months have had some big events but June lineup will be the biggest yet. On June 7th at 4PM join this summers new hires and interns for a super hero extravaganza at The Neighbors Place in Wyndhurst. Then at 5:30 all young professionals are invited to join the fun for drink/food specials. Featured drinks like “Kryptonite”, The Dark Knight and “The Sidekick” (it’s Non alcoholic) PLUS Free Appetizers like Spinach Dip and Crawfish dip.

It all begins tomorrow Night at 4PM @ The Neighbors Place – We’ll see you there!

This week Drop Music Editor Matt Benson talks with Dan Koch from the band, Sherwood. Dan tells Matt about the recent album, how they ended up on Myspace Records and the lowdown on an early side project. Download it today!

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This was my first official year with the crew at Moustache May.com These guys are nothing short of amazing. Super creative it had me laughing for hours through the month. What really struck me funny was how much effort daily put into these incredible pictures.

Last year I joined the moustached crew late into the month and the effects that my stache had on social situations were pretty funny. So when this year came around I didn’t think it would be that big a deal.. but I was wrong.

Here’s some excerpts from my journal to give you more of a inside look at the process of the month

Day 4 – Face feels dirty. Do I really want to do this?

Day 16 – It seems that in every social situation I feel the need to apologize for my stache. Every event I’ve been to in the last 2 weeks didn’t feature a stache attached to anyone younger than 45.

Day 19 – I got asked out today, (by a woman) could the stache have magical properties? Am I channeling Tom Selleck?

Day 23 – Can’t have a conversation without mentioning my mustache. It’s influencing my behavior. When I see other guys with mustaches there’s instant camaraderie and usually the head nod greeting. What’s with that?

These gentlemen banded together to show America that they weren’t afraid of the old caterpillar lip. Thanks guys for a great month and I’ll see you next year. Or.. do I go for no shave November (Go Whiskerino!)

But for now… we’re back to “normal”