Frogtown Pins and Buttons

Frogtown (or "Elysian Valley"), is a riparian community in Los Angeles's Mideast region. Its nickname comes from the American Toads which used to thrive there before the channelization of the Los Angeles River. I explored and made this map for my series, "California Fool's Gold," in 2009. https://ericbrightwell.com/2009/06/20/california-fools-gold-exploring-elysian-valley-aka-frogtown/

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Hell Comes to Frogtown

Trapped in a nuclear wasteland, surrounded by mutants, Sam has a mission...to fertilize as many women as possible.

This design prints best on any background that isn't black. I also have a version that prints great on black. See my store.

The original, 4 member, three chord playing jug-band! *PLEASE NOTE* There are a lot of fakes out there on the internet, this is the ORIGINAL jug band shirt! Don't buy from anywhere except this page. Thanks! - BK

This design prints best on black. I also have an Alt version that prints great on colors. See my store.

Seventh Jug of a Seventh Jug

Emmet Otter Doc Bullfrog's Riverside Rest

Coffee in time for Christmas Morning!

RNB - Riverbottom Nightmare Band

Emmet Otter's fantastic Jugband. They should have won the talent show.

Emmet Otter's fantastic Jugband. They should have won the talent show.

Rowdy Roddy No Fear!

Robert James Zdarsky (June 3, 1950 – March 30, 2015), better known by his stage name Robert Z'Dar, was an American character actor and film producer, best known for his role as officer Matt Cordell in the cult horror film Maniac Cop and its two sequels. Z'Dar worked mainly in low-budget B-movies and direct-to-video features, but occasionally in mainstream Hollywood films and television. Due to his cherubism, a medical condition resulting in an enlarged jawline, Z'dar had a unique and easily recognizable look with a slightly sinister appearance, which aided his career as he usually portrayed villains. A prolific actor, Z'Dar appeared in 121 films over the course of his 39-year career.

Live from the Waterville Talent Show

Emmet Otter and the Jug Band!

Emmet Otter's fantastic Jugband. They should have won the talent show.

Doc Bullfrog's Riverside Rest. Waterville's favorite cafe and night spot. Ma, Emmet and the Frogtown Hollow Jubillee Jugband appearing nightly! We have mashed potatoes!

The Mideast Side -- also known as "Mideast Los Angeles" and "MELA" -- is a region of Central Los Angeles (i.e. Hollywood, Downtown, Midtown, and the Mideast). It's the region of Los Angeles in which I live. I wrote a primer in 2011 and painted this version of the map, the third, a couple of years later. https://ericbrightwell.com/2011/03/16/california-fools-gold-a-mideast-side-primer/

Here is the new look to the greatest show on community radio, The Nine-45 Show. Look great wearing this logo everywhere.

Western Toads used to rule the LA River, Even though their populations have declined they are still beloved and symbols for whole neighborhoods like Frogtown, even though yes, they were toads and not frogs most likely.