Mike Vallely has contributed towards both to the skateboarding Industry and most recently in the arts of performing heavy metal with his band Revolution Mother. A supporter of community awareness and helping kids get off the streets and onto a skateboard, his band is a new way for him to reach out towards his audience and supporters. With four band members playing on a stage, that fits comfortable a DJ, the band filled the small dance room at La Cav with heavy vibrations of distortion, that were shaking and wobbling the guitar amps that were stacked to the roof. Tables were thrown across the mash pit half way into Mike V’s set. The crowds also asked for more songs when the band ended their set by having the lead guitarist tell the audience he’s going to have a beer. It was a free show, Monday night with no football, what better way to spend a usually non-eventful night.

Revolution Mother

La Cav in Costa Mesa, CA

Photos: Chris Wade

2009