07.06.04

The spring and summer months have brought in a lot of new faces, thanks to everyone who comes through our doors. We have a new volume of Sailor Jerry Collins flash on display. The book is chock full of crisp, clean, traditional tattoo designs created by the master himself. I also picked up a few original drawings by Sailor Jerry as well. Mike and I have been really busy, Mike is here every Friday and Sunday but comes in sporadically when the shop gets too full. He's been doing some cool stuff and we are working hard to get his portfolio online.

Jesse will leave for tour July 14th and will be back August 4th.

We will be closing at 4:30 pm on Monday and Wednesday from now until August 4th as I am back at school working on my Masters Degree and with Jesse gone the shop will be unattended on those afternoons. Graceland Tattoo will be back on track after August 4th...Thanks for your patience.

02.29.04

Well, it's been a while since my last entry. As you can only imagine, a lot has happened since last April. We have celebrated Graceland Tattoo's one year anniversary. Jesse and I have had a lot of good times and met a lot of great people who have walked through our door. Many of our clients have become friends, and Graceland has not only become a place to get sharp, clean work...but also a place to stop in and visit. It's a great feeling!

Pete Patrick didn't fit in with us or the big picture at Graceland Tattoo. He was quickly asked to leave the operation. Jesse has been working hard and has honed in on the craft of Body Piercing. We showed up to the Tattoo Expo 2003 at the Chance Theater in Po' Town. The event raised a few bucks for Breast Cancer research and gave aide to it's survivors.

In other news, Jesse has taken on his own apprentice to "lighten the load" so to speak. We are stoked to have Alex Merrit learning the ropes and making us laugh. Last but not least, there is a new tattooist setting up shop at Graceland. Local artist Mike Brown is coming up from a NYC tattoo parlor to ink the Hudson Valley. Mike has a great eye and a steady hand. He is finishing up his Bachelors degree in Art at SUNY New Paltz, as his art skills demonstrate. Check back soon to see his online portfolio which is currently under construction. We now have T shirts available for purchase, so stop in pick one up and wear it proudly. Thanks to everyone who has supported us during our first year of operation. We look forward to serving the community for years to come.

Shiggity Shwa,

Adam

04.28.03

The self titled album by The Used has found its way into constant rotation at Graceland Tattoo. We were stoked when Bert McCracken stopped in to check us out and spend some time talking about his latest musical efforts and his need for ink. That night we caught them at the chance where they put on a killer show. The Chance will also be hosting Tattoo Expo 2003 on May 31st and we will be there to represent.

04.05.03

MTV will be doing a special on the social history of BODY PIERCING. Graceland Tattoo was fortunate enough to be contacted by the production staff. We were asked to go down to NYC for on camera interviews. Pete and Jesse both went down for a day of "Hurry Up and Wait". They were interviewed and the special plans to air sometime in July. Be sure to check it out. Hopefully we won't end up on the cutting room floor.

03.19.03

Graceland has a new member of the family! "My Bitter End" frontman, Jesse Madre has embarked on his piercing apprenticeship under Pete Patrick. Jesse adds a great new flavor into the mix. Our thoughts are with the all the soldiers and their families who protect us and this great country.

02.23.03

Well we completed our first week, and it went off without a hitch. We were busy slinging ink as soon as we open the doors. Each day has been better than the next. I'd like to thank "Pete Rock" for coming to Graceland Tattoo...he's a tremendously knowledgeable asset.

02.10.03

I am pleased to say we are on schedule. Everything is going according to plan. This Friday we will beTaking Care of Business! Check back to see photos of the renovation process.

Happy New Year to everyone. As the old saying goes, "Out with the old, in with the new". That's exactly what 2003 has in store for the entire operation of Graceland Tattoo! I have found a new location to call home, working day and night to build awesome facilities filled with topnotch eye candy and the ultimate in sterility for everyone who stops in. I'm so excited about this new endeavor. We plan to open our doors no later than February 14, 2003...I've got my fingers crossed, and with a little luck and a lot of hard work, we may be ready to rock sooner.

See ya soon,

Adam