Saturday, April 16, 2016

MOJO Skateboard Shops first T-shirt design from 1990 Look for the Hidden items!

THE CITY.  I never really named this design, but this is what I refer to it now. I spent countless hours perfecting this picture. It was hand drawn, over the course of several weeks. Detailed with a .05 millimeter pilot pen on heavy card stock.  THis was to be my very first design for a shirt design for my then fledgling Rock and Roll T-shirt Store.  In this blog we will examine this shirt design.  First thing, all Black and White.  I did this by design and because making it one color was the cheapest way to make my dream come true.  One color in silk screening mean only one screen and on one screen charge.  And visually to me one color is more appealing and gets your attention.  My idea was a White shirt with Black ink.  Vision achieved!  Next off my list.  The subject matter.  I added many items to my picture.  I will list them and you can find them.  Back of a 1 cent penny, world trade center building, UPS truck, Ripleys Believe it or not, Grateful Dead Bear, Nod to Salvidor Dali, nod to MIRO, clock with exact time of drawing, and the 2nd appearance of Our very own Mr MOJO, the headhunter.  I only printed 24 of these classic shirts originally.  Over the years I have reissued it with very little modifications.  This design is by far still my favorite.  Look over it and see if you can find my list of items hidden in the picture.  Or better yet some not listed.  Thank you for looking and reading.  Pass this along with your friends.  JOE at MOJO! 

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Long boarding scene in tricities TN Johnson City, Kingsport Bristol

The skateboarding and Longboarding scene has been steadily going in the tricities areas of Tennessee over the past 20 years. Mojo skateboard shop opened over 20 years ago in 1990. We have seen the skateboarding community grow from 5-6 skaters in the local area to 100's if not 1000's of skaters over the years. The latest type of skateboards are the long boards. They have been around since the 1960's surfboard 
scene in California. Seeing a bit of popularity in the mid 70's. But in the last 4 years MOJO skateboard shop has brought it back with style to the mountains of upper east Tennessee. We started off w maybe 3 complete long boards with our first shipment from California. We now carry over 12 brands and have at least 40 completes instock at any given time. We also have all the parts to maintain your long boards. A full array of trucks, bearing and wheels of all sizes and abec ratings. We have the grippest wheels and the slickest sliding wheels. And full service repair. We ate located at 729 w walnut st in Johnson city TN between poor richards and firehouse restaurant. Like us on Facebook/mojoskateshop or call us at 424-283-9455 near Kingsport Bristol Erwin Greeneville Elizabethtonwww.facebook.com/mojoskateshop Long Board Sliding Slider Slide Wheels near Tweetsie Walking Trail and ETSU

Longboard and skateboard shop in Johnson City, TN near ETSU near Tweetsie Trail

Tennessees Longest operating and oldest Skateboard shop located in Johnson City, TN Thank you for taking the time to look at MOJO Skateboards and Clothing. MOJO was started in 1990 and is skater approved and family operated. We can be found at skateboard venues on the East Coast and a growing number of great retailers. You can see our full line up at 729 W. Walnut St in Johnson City, TN MOJO provides skaters with some of the strongest skateboard decks in the industry. Our decks are made with 7-ply rock hard maple from the Great Lakes Region. Our decks are stiff, strong and have great pop. Designed by skateboarders for skateboarders. Check out our new shapes. These new shapes will be availableHere at MOJO we do our best to give everyone great quality and long lasting product. Located at 729 W Walnut St. in Johnson City, TN  near ETSU, between Poor Richards Deli and Fire House BBQ Restaurant Phone us at: 423-283-9455 near the new Tweetsie walking Trail