Gnarly Magazine Blog

  • The Zingers Craze Turns 50

    Photos and story by John McCartney  Model: Jen Lix Over the years there have been many people, places, and things that have earned their own spec...
  • Surf Fink

    Surf Fink Rides the Wave to Unique Creations of Koolsville Photos and story by John McCartney  Model Tara Murphy  Over his historic career Ed “Bi...
  • TheMotoLady Celebrates 10 Years of Unity

    By Jeff Alexander Alicia Mariah Elfving has served as an ambassador for women riders and builders for a decade. The success of her site, TheMotoLad...
  • Paul d’Orleans: Subculture of Speed

    By Jeff Alexander Author and motorcycle addict Paul d’Orleans works to capture the true essence of motorcycling while carefully balancing exhaust...
  • Tracy Fisher's '69 Corvette Stingray

    Model: Roxi Rocket // IG: @roxirocketpinup This article first appeared in Gnarly Magazine, Issue #15 ... By Mitzi Valenzuela As a kid growing up...
  • Long Live the Old School: The Traditional Tattoo Art of Zach Nelligan

    Long Live the Old School: The Traditional Tattoo Art of Zach Nelligan By Josh Woodhouse / joshwoodhouse.com Traditional, Old School, Americana, w...
  • The Mango Mistress

    Words and photos by Dan Rioz Phase 1 A layer of fine dust encapsulates the dimly lit dwelling, while a faint musk aroma wafts through the air. Th...
  • Joe Bob Briggs: Americana Ambassador

    By Jeff Alexander Film host Joe Bob Briggs has seen a resurgence of support thanks to his The Last Drive-In specials courtesy of Shudder. Originall...
  • With Resolve & Resiliency; TSOL Celebrates 40th

    With Resolve & Resiliency; TSOL Celebrates 40th By Jeff Alexander Photos by John Gilhooley For guitarist Ron Emory, TSOL’s 40th anniversary al...
  • Steve Kafka – Pinstriping Legend

    By Jeff Alexander “I’ve lived an interesting life," laughed artist Steve Kafka. As an innovative pinstriper, Kafka has earned a successful career...
  • The Roswell Rod – A Spritz by Fritz Creation

    Originally appearing in Gnarly Magazine print issue #15. Buy a copy. By Lou Stands Mothers Worry, Mr. Gasser, The Orbitron, Tweedy Pie, The Myster...
  • Showing Up with Josh Allison

    By Jeff Alexander Josh Allison proves that a brief moment in time can be powerful enough to help change your life. Hailing from Colorado, Allison ...