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When SFist moved into our present house we got a great deal, partially because we agreed to let the chicken stay. That’s right. Our landlord’s girlfriend had a little chick that had grown up into the most unattractive hen. Urban (or suburban) environments are not conducive to happy, healthy livestock. We thought that our situation was just the price you had to get a rent break out here. Sadly, the little guy was taken out by a local cougar about a year ago. Unfortunately, Jason Munn’s urban chicken problem persists. Turns out that the male of the species really is more problematic in this case as Jason is awoken every morning at 6 a.m. by crowing. In Oakland. Ahh, the weirdness that is the Bay Area!
We first consciously notice Jason Munn in last month’s ReadyMade Magazine where he was featured for the screen printed posters he makes for performances of touring bands at local venues. Then we realized we’ve seen Jason and his work all over the place. We were relieved to find out that you can buy a lot of Jason’s work online through his site, The Small Stakes. Although Jason has only been in the Bay Area for a few years, he’s taken well to the burrito loving culture—which endears him to SFist like nothing else can. Jason’s art is great—concert posters that deserve to be hung. Make sure you stop by and say hello next time you see Jason at a show. Tell him SFist sent you.
What's the best (your favorite) poster you've ever made?
I don't necessarily have a favorite, but the posters I am happiest with are the posters where the idea comes across clearly and makes the most sense for the band.
How do you come up with ideas for the posters?
Mostly just through listening to the bands and a lot of trial an error.
What's the trickiest thing about printing?
Trying to keep my arms from getting tired.
Which posters (if any) do you have hanging in your house?
The funny thing is I actually don't have any posters hanging in my house. I have a stack I would like to hang though.
Who are some of your favorite local artists, and why?
Paul Schiek (Photographer), Nat Swope (Printmaker) and David V. D'andrea (Illustrator) and the band Deerhoof. All these people inspire me quite a bit and have tought me a lot.
What do you think of the art and music scene out here in general?
I think overall it's pretty great and there is such a history of so many great artists and bands coming from this area.
Do you have to stand by the table through out concerts, or can you watch the show ever?
I watch most of the shows, I'm usually just by the merch in between bands.
Name
Jason Munn
Introduce yourself in one sentence
Hi, my name is Jason and I’m a Graphic Designerd.
Age and Occupation
Graphic Designer, 30
Home Town
Neenah, WI
How long have you lived in the Bay Area and Where?
3 1/2 years. I've lived in Oakland the whole time, moslty in the Lake Merritt area.
Favorite place to spend time online
newstoday.com and gigposters.com
Favorite local business
Bloom Screen Printing and OTSU
What I'm currently Reading
Chip Kidd's retrospective
Best Deal in San Francisco
$2 slice and soda and Pizza Man, downtown Oakland
Favorite mode of transportation
Car and feet. That reminds me, I would really like a bike, I miss biking around.
Best Band or Musician to come out of the Bay Area
Jawbreaker
Favorite Bay Area Stereotype, and whether or not you buy into it
It's impossible to own a house. Not sure, but I think it may be.
Favorite local hangout
Parkway Theatre
SF has the BEST
Burritos, I swear that is all I ate for the first three months I lived here.
You've never lived in SF until
Spent half your day looking for parking.
Favorite Bay area politician of past or present
We'll I'll admit my knowledge here is pretty limited, but I've seen Jerry Brown walking his dog in the neighborhood where I print and he seems rather nice. Always talking with people on the sidewalk.
Now that Mayor Gavin is single, who are you going to set him up with?
Let me check craigslist and get back to you.
You can tell someone is a local here IF
If they're "hella" this or "hecka" that
SF would be soooo much better if only
If BART ran past midnight.
Best Burrito
There is a place in Glen Park that I really like, but not sure of the name, La Corneta maybe?
Best Restaurant
Little Star Pizza
Best movie scene filmed in or about SF
“The Rock”
Just kidding.
Favorite artist to come out of the bay area
Too many to mention.
Favorite author to come out of the bay area
Not sure.
Place you always tell visitors to check out
I would recommend just walking and your bound to come across so many things.
Favorite Bridge in the area
Golden Gate
You have two hours and $15 bucks to kill in SF, what are you going to do?
Dinner and movie for two at the Parkway Theatre.
I have found/sold/bought the following on craigslist
Sold a computer and found an apartment.
I want all the SFists out there to know
I am woken up every morning at 6 by my neighbors rooster. I don’t even have to set an alarm. This is no good when I want to sleep in.
Tell us a San Francisco Story
I was riding a bike with a coaster brake down a really steep hill and tried to use the brake a little to slow down, which made the bike and myself turn side ways and slide for about 10 feet. There was a bunch of people looking at me at the bus stop with their eyes wide open. I rode away pretending this is something I did every day and that I didn’t almost just die.
Question you'd ask if you were doing this interview
Why is it so hard to get food late at night in Oakland? Nothing is open
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Great artist, this guy's art adornes the walls in my flat and get a lot of attention from everyone who sees them. Nice to see all the love he is getting lately. If you are into rock posters, get into small stakes...