The Metro Supercharged write up.

You may have already read this write up in the San Jose's Metro paper last week. 
Check it out if you haven't its one of the best we've got for the documentary.
http://issuu.com/metrosiliconvalley/docs/1014_mt/51?viewMode=presentation


Cool! -Pete

www.platipussskateboards.com

Highly recomended skateboards out of Monterey California.
See for yourself -  www.platipussskateboards.com
Zarosh had made the Supercharged Eagle Boards for the documentary and I've been a fan ever since...

the Supercharged Photo Show support

These guys are good people, check them out when you get a chance! They supported the Supercharged documentary photo show last week in San Jose.


www.Etnies.com
www.theskatetool.com/
www.goodkarmavegan.com
www.jasonadamslh.com/
www.unepiclyold.blogspot.com/
www.lancedalgart.com/
www.broprints.com
www.fishbanks-skateshop.com/
www.sessions.com
www.crunchcatering.com/
www.theblankclub.com/
www.circlea.com/
www.steviecaballero.blogspot.com/
www.myspace.com/rs2solidsound
www.bahneskateboards.com/

SJ Blank event.

For all those who attended the San Jose event last night "Rite on!" We had a successful Tim Brauch style art /photo/ film show last night. Some folks really came out of the woodworks. I got to meet Steve Douglas of New Deal, that was great. Zarosh busted out some copies of the 1993 Thrasher Magazine with Tim on the cover, that was something else.There were many highlights of the eve; RS2 SOLID SOUND band was on fire, we watched Skate Youth Super-8 film, and the Brauch's were in attendance to name a few. The art and photos of Tim were Solid, I appreciated all the comrodery and artist collective compilation, must of been 10 different artist involved. I'd like to thank them all. We raised over $1,000 last night at the Blank Club. "The future looks bright!" , as Tim would say. Next stop Japan! -Pete To answer your question, the DVD will be available in June.

Supercharged Theme Song

Another solid Brauch add

soundtrack for the documentary

Heres the music that makes this film what it is. Check out these bands I included in the documentary:

The Muffs
Los Olvidados
Johnny Manak & the Depressives
Odd Numbers
Rustangs
Street Score
Talky Tina
Los Olvidados
Clay Wheels
the Faction
RS2 SOLID SOUND
Beachkrieg
Sleep Talks
Tommy Guerrero
Nervous Tics
Parchman Farm
Hot Lunch
Boneshavers
Young Offenders
Whiskey Sunday
Shitkickers
Burpies
High & Tight

Metro Magazine write up this week

FOR what seems like an epoch, the city of San Jose has thrived as a skateboard mecca. People from all over the world have flocked here to congregate and shred. Folks like Steve Caballero and Rick Blackheart originally helped make the city's scene famous decades ago.

In 1999, a more recent legend, Tim "Beans" Brauch, passed away unexpectedly from a sudden cardiac arrest. Part of a new generation that preserved San Jose's rep as a skating capital, he was the best in the world when he died at 25, and he left a legacy that is only getting stronger as each year goes by.

Last year, filmmaker Pete Koff debuted a documentary on Brauch, titled, Supercharged: The Life and Times of Tim Brauch. It features numerous interviews with friends and family, unseen footage of Brauch skateboarding, stories of world travel and an exploration of the legend he left behind. The dude literally had friends across the globe.

Next Tuesday, a high-octane fundraising hoedown will explode at the Blank Club, an institution frequented by many of Brauch's fellow skaters and drinking friends. It will be a four-pronged assault on the senses: (1) Brand new footage from the upcoming DVD release will project on the wall for at least half an hour; (2) an art show including work by Jai Tanju, Lance Dalgart and Aaron Jones will grace the other walls; (3) Supercharged Eagle custom skateboards will be raffled off; and (4) a performance by RS2 Solid Sound will rock the house.

According to anyone who was close to Brauch, he made friends very easily. He was just an all-round likeable dude.

"As good as he was on the board, he was a thousand times better as a person and a friend," Tanju told me last year. "He had this infectious laugh and a slightly mischievous way to have a good time that made you want to jump on whatever boat he was on."

The stories are endless, as Brauch crisscrossed the globe and befriended skateboarders on several continents. His influence was long-lasting. There's even a pub in Australia with his personalized mug.

"He was always traveling to far-off places," Tanju said. "Germany for a demo, Japan for a contest, Spain for a tour, and so on. Towards the end, it seemed like he was always traveling alone, which he didn't mind because to him it was all an adventure. What would happen? Who would he meet this time? With every trip came stories and a lot of new-found friends. I still meet people from his travels who he made a huge impact on, not as a skater but more a component of fun and friendship."

Longtime San Jose musician and skater Ray Stevens II agreed: "Besides Tim being just an incredible skateboarder, he was just an incredible high-energy person that was just amazing," he said. "Anybody who crossed paths with him caught that. He was seriously the happiest guy I've ever known."

Along with his band RS2 Solid Sound, Stevens helped organize much of the music for Supercharged, including the theme song, which goes a little something like this: "Tim Brauch we'll remember to live each day like you did/ The smile on your face, your style and your grace/ The legacy you left we'll never forget."

All of the folks in RS2 Solid Sound were either friends of Tim's, they knew of him, or are skaters themselves. Other bands featured in the movie include local '80s skate punk heroes The Faction and Los Olvidados, plus more recent bands like the Shitkickers. "Basically, just a lot of the local music Tim liked," said Stevens.

In just the time since the film debuted last year, there have been new custom Supercharged decks, T-shirts and sweatshirts. The film went on to premiere in several other cities, with the DVD to be released in a few months.

"We just want to make sure people remember Tim," said Stevens. "And I just want to do everything I can, musicwise, to at least represent that. As much as this project was great to work on, it's also really sad because we miss him a lot. Hopefully this movie will end up on PBS or somewhere where kids can really learn about him. Pete went a long way to make sure there wasn't too much cussing or stories about partying or whatever. Because Tim is a legend. He really is."

SUPERCHARGED: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF TIM BRAUCH  -DVD bonus footage screens Tuesday, April 13, at 8pm at the Blank Club, 44 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose. Tickets are $8; 408.29.BLANK.

Beans @ Roosavelt Park

This is a great picture from 1994, Japan

Tim & Ryo Sekazawa

The Show April 13th

Prescott Arizona Premier

The premier went off without a hitch! It was a good time indeed! I couldn't believe how many people came up to me after wards and expressed how much they loved the film. Your movie is definitely something every skater should see. The kids were super hyped on it, I could tell a lot of kids were inspired be the film. They are still talking about it!-Tyler
Calavera Board Supply

"The video was #%&!@ sick, U did a great *&!$% job. God I miss him. Very emotional. Thanx Pete! Ur the man" -Crazy Eddie

Bryce Kanights photography

Great shot.

Today I also watched some Super-8 footage that Lance D. shot of Tim hitting this same trick on this cement can. Probably the same session.

ESTE Eagle

Here's a little history on the ESTE Eagle. The design was originaly designed by Kieth Meek and Tim Brauch. Used as the logo for the ESTE clothing brand that Tim, Salman Agah & Joel Gomez at Session started.

Prescott gets Supercharged 2.27.2010

Heads up to the fine folk of Prescott Arizona. This Saturday Calavera Supply Co. offers up a night of good film and music. Come on out to 226 North Cortez Street!

Rite on

I would like to stop and say thanks to all those involved in the process of making this documentary. -Pete

Crossroads Retail Show Today! Wed February 3rd @4pm

Welcome to San Diego and the 2nd annual Crossroads Retail Show.
For all the Tim Brauch fans and peoples interested in inspiring documentaries, please come out to watch the Supercharged, life & times of Tim Brauch. Today 4pm!

detials here:

http://www.crossroads-show.com/index.php/2010/01/supercharged-the-life-and-times-of-tim-brauch/

patch slingshot ride

Visalia, bear story.

Supercharged Crossroads San Diego! Feb.3

Its on!

the Supercharged documentary is playing the Crossroads trade show in San Diego Wednesday February 3rd. Movie starts at the video truck 4pm sharp! After the premiere of the Cliché video. Its all free!

With the goal to better service exhibitors and retailers, Crossroads has teamed up with ASR to present the ultimate skate focused retail show.

The February 2010 show will be held on February 3rd and 4th in the PETCO parking lot adjacent from the San Diego convention center in downtown San Diego.

The layout and style of the event will be the same as previous shows yet the accessibility and convenience of the location and dates will guarantee higher attendance from retailers and distributors. With the support of ASR, Crossroads is committed to making sure that 100 of the nation’s key retailers will be in attendance at the event. As Crossroads remains a parking lot show, booth fees and set up regulations will be the same as previous shows and as always there will be free food, skateboarding and a best trick contest for all to enjoy.

Please contact Jeff Dickson to reserve your booth space. jeff@crossroads-show.com 760-585-6409. Please keep in mind that there will be limited booth space and placement will be determined by a first come first serve basis.

Download PDF

http://www.crossroads-show.com/

Supercharged Extra, sneak peak - BMC Japan!

Yomata

One of the first wave of Japanese BMC crew to visit San Jose. Yomata's skating speaks for itself.

Don

April 26th

Duane!

Duane is always on time for the annual Tim Brauch contests. Infact he shows up to town days in advance to dial in the Skull Bowl at the Lake Cunningham skate park. Unfortunately he got injured throwing down a huge layback grind early in the morning during warm ups. I sure hope he makes it to the Brauch contest this year.

Supercharged T-Shirts on sale now @ Fishbanks Skateshop

Supercharged T-shirts and Sweatshirts are now on sale exclusively at Fishbanks Skateshop.

Located directly in front of the Sunnyvale Skatepark.

Hours :M - F 12 - 7 pm

SAT 11 - 7 pm

SUN 11 - 6 pm

http://www.fishbanks-skateshop.com/ (408) 830 - 0403

Wonder Twins Power Activate

Bonus Footage for the Supercharged DVD

Blunting in SF

Here's a great video grab of Tim blunting the Jersey barrier at the Embarcadero waterfront San Francisco. Check out the height of the blunt, now that's pop.

Oakland with Crazy Eddie & Tim

Beans in Modesto