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In his ever-expanding pursuit to document and preserve hot rod culture in the 21st century, Brian Darwas recently released his latest installment within a growing portfolio of mini films.
This time he focused his attention on Rolling Bones Hot Rod Shop, a business steeped in pride and standing for creative integrity.
The Rolling Bones drive their hot rods from New York to Utah, race them at Bonneville, then drive them back home. I’m not sure there’s anything else I could add that would give someone a better reason to document what they’re doing. –Brian Darwas
“This Rolling Bones Hot Rod Shop thing, it’s something that just happened. It basically just took on a life of its own, and a lot of that is chemistry–chemistry between myself, Keith, and my son.”
In terms of defining the shop’s work ethic and vision when it comes to building hot rods, Ken spoke to the hearts and minds of the down-right gear head with some inspiring words, “It’s always trying to do the best you can for the customer. The cowboys used to have an expression called ‘riding for the brand’–you rode for the brand, that was it, you were all in. It kind of follows along with what we do.”
Keith continued, “We ride for the brand of the Rolling Bones Hot Rod Shop. We won’t deviate, we won’t cheapen it–somebody calls up and offers all the money in the world wanting to build something we don’t want to build we’re not going to do it.”
In a society that is often influenced by chasing what competitors are doing, or trying to balance between passion and financial security–Rolling Bones Hot Rod Shop is a fine reminder or being stalwart when it comes to adhering to your personal code–whether it’s the product you create, the job you do, or the style of hot rods that you build. Ken’s message transcends car culture in resonates in terms of how to be in life.
Brian’s short films are great ways to catch poignant glimpses of this culture that spans across the globe. If you’re looking to be inspired, just want to learn about what other gear heads, artists, and business are doing to keep hot rodding alive–Brian Darwas’s work is a great source for your viewing pleasure.
Be sure to check out the full video above.
According to a recent press release:
“Film maker Brian Darwas currently produces feature length documentaries on Hot Rod and Motorcycle Culture. All of which have gone on to win awards, and have been well received. He’s now changing things up a bit, making a handful short films that anyone can share freely.”
In the same release Brian Darwas stated, ”I feel it’s important to our scene that high quality moving images, which can both awe and inspire, are available to anyone at anytime. My goal is to reach the younger generation. The generation of people who grew up on the Internet, and turn to it as a source of new ideas and inspiration. I’d like to instill in them the notion that hot rods, motorcycles, and building stuff by hand is still cool and relevant.”
Each film will run anywhere from two, to five minutes. Once completed, they will be shared freely via the Internet, social media, etc..we can all do our part as enthusiasts by helping spread Darwas’s evolving body of work that always hones in on one theme–preserving this culture and propelling it into the next millennium.
When asked why he chose to film The Rolling Bones Brian Darwas had this to say:
“The Rolling Bones drive their hot rods from New York to Utah. . . race them at Bonneville, then drive them back home. I’m not sure there’s anything else I could add that would give someone a better reason to document what they’re doing.”
Be sure to check out Brian Darwas’s YouTube channel to stay up to date with his latest film releases. Also, be sure to head over to Atomic Hot Rods, Darwas’s homepage where you’ll find his complete list of films, support merchandise, and the filmmaker’s personal blog. What did you think of the mini film featuring the Rolling Bones Hot Ro
