April 29th, 2017 – GCS Clothing Store and Art Gallery celebrated it’s 8th year in the beautiful city of Santa Ana. It’s been a long and winding road, but we’ve made it. We count everyday open as a blessing, every patron as a priority and every event as an opportunity. We’ve been lucky to be part of this underground art and music culture. As long a there are people to support us, we’ll have the will to keep bringing you the best. Tip your glass, here’s to another 8 years in DTSA… and hopefully many, many more.
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Blackbooks and Rhyme books at GCS
Blackbooks and Rhymebooks came through the GCS Santa Ana. We were happy to host this great show. Big ups to everyone that came through.
April ’17 art walk at GCS
April 1st, 2017- 8 years ago to the day, GCS opened it’s doors to the Santa Ana community. It has been a long and winding road full of perils and pleasures, but we have survived. This art walk was a celebration of sorts as we marked this anniversary. New art pieces on the wall and some quality music practitioners helped us mark the date. Here are some of the images from that night, enjoy!
Sapient Jon Sleeves and The Halve Two at GCS
March 4th, 2017- GCS was fortunate to host the touring Sapient, Jon Sleeves and The Halve Two for a meet and greet and in store performance during the March art walk. While on a mini west coast tour, these mc’s were generous enough to make a stop here in DTSA before their show in Pomona. They had merch for sale and blessed us with a few tunes.
Beat Swapmeet 3/12/17
Sunday, March 12th 2017- The neighborhood was jumping an dthe weather was great when Beat Swapmeet came through Eastend Downtown Santa Ana. Taking up residence in the plaza and lot in front of the Yost Theatre, the BSM brought out great vendors, great buyers and friends, new and old. Our friends at Blackbooks and Rhymebooks came through for the day and came through with a line up of great artists and dj’s. Shout out to beirdoh, OG Husky Radio, DJ REAL and all those that came to the shop.
The Dojo at GCS 3.11.17
March 11, 2017- The Dojo returned to GCS for another great night of music. Shout out to the master of the dojo Mark “Funky” Garcia. Stay tuned for more episodes of The Dojo.
ULEE in store 2/25/17
Mesidge “Brown Bear Music” in store
Toy Drive with Self Provoked DEC 22
NOV ’16 art walk
Dec ’16 art walk
Here are some images from the December 3rd , 2016 art walk here at GCS Santa Ana. Jouvon Michael Kingsby painted live, Madestff came through with art and his booth of merch. KRAY, Nerd Bird and Ana Jimenez were also featured artists for the night. And the most sincere thank you to JROZ for coming through and blessing the gallery with a lively performance.
Oddrooted Veggies release event
July 23rd, 2016- ENDZ from LGCLLTV put together a very cool line up to celebrate his latest release entitled “ODDROOTED VEGGIES”. Supporting ENDZ we have INZOM, LINOSKII OAHN, STEEZ76D, GILEAD7 and MC LYFE. Dj’s for the night are Chente Chi and INDJNOUS. Big ups to all these guys, its always a great time when they come through. Event runs from 7 pm to 11pm. Free and all ages. bring some dough so you can buy a CD.
Saturdayz School in store re-cap
flashback: Tree Haus Club x DJ REAL
Sometimes going through old files, you come across some things that you previously overlooked but now take on a different meaning. We present to you an in store by Tree Haus Club that took place within the first year in Santa Ana. The information escapes me, so you will have to help me on that but we do see some very familiar faces. Photographer is unknown as well. Sorry for the cloudy recollection, this is a work in progress of sorts. Enjoy.
flashback At Last in store and meet and greet 1/11/13
Saturdayz School at GCS
March 26th, 2016- GCS is happy to host Cozy Boyz and Bricktoyaface for Saturdayz School. This is an in store performance featuring Sahtrye, Trizz, Noa James and Faimkills, AA Rashid w/ Sinidian, Flako Siete, and Zombie Music. Show runs from 6 to 10pm, and as always it’s free and all ages are welcomed. Bring yo cash, merch will be available for sale. See you here.
LATE SHOWCASE FEB 20 recap
MAISELPH, 2MEX, Zoolay, Rebels to the Grain in store
Late Showcase returns to GCS FEB 20, 2016
Late Showcase returns to GCS Santa Ana on saturday, Feb 20th, 2016. Featuring performances by Acain, Jmeeks, JAy Smith, Salvajes, THEEARTHLINGS, Jayellz, Goons, OBS Movement. Beat Set by Geronimo X. On the decks DJ REAL, DJ DFNT DOPE and DJ CORNBREEZE. AS always, free and all ages. Come and enjoy a night of beats and rhymes. 6pm – 10pm.
Late Showcase returns JAN 30th
The Late X-Mas Show photo re-cap
DEC 26th, 2015- It was the day after Christmas and all through the hood… not a creature or crackhead was stirring… well, it was something like the well known poem about Christmas and enjoying the night. GCS was happy to host an in store performance curated by our good friend Mark ‘Funky’ Garcia. “The Late X-MAs Show” brought out the likes of Theearthlings, Hannah, Can Gnarly, Jayellz, KIT, Konami Homi, M16 and Jmeeks. DJ’s for the night were Corn Breeze, DJ SOULONE and DJ DFNT DOPE. Here’s a little photo re-cap of the night, enjoy!
Psycho Realm x Big Sleeps return to GCS Santa Ana 12/12
Bringing Out The Dead III NOV 7th, 2015
GCS would like to see you at “Bringing Out The Dead III” art show on NOV 7th, 2015. This marks the 3rd time we curated this day of the dead inspired art show. Not only is it 1st saturday art walk, but the Blading Cup, Beat Swap Meet and Block Party hits the streets of DTSA. So come early, because you know parking is going to be crazy.
JFK a.k.a. Ninjaface in store at GCS
GCS Santa Ana was pleased to have JFK also known as NinjaFace come through the shop for an in store performance. This was one of our first year events and looking at these photos really bring back memories to where we came from and what we’ve become since then. Oldominion music is always bumped here at GCS! The Insects also came through to open for Ninjaface.
Modern Day Soulja Spiritual Warfare In Store SEPT 26
September 26, 2015- Join us at GCS Clothing Store and Art Gallery on Sept 26 for his “Spiritual Warfare” Album Pre-Release Show. Also performing that night : Anthm, Ralphyc, Yang Sun, Devine, 60 East, Andre Auram, and Mescalito. Come out and suppot underground hip hop. Show starts at 6pm and goes until 10:30pm.. free and all ages!