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LABMC Mission & Goals
25th October
The LABMC was founded by John Myatt upon his return from the first Beard Team USA National Beard and Mustache Championships in 2010. Recognizing that Los Angeles was not well represented at the National competition, he vowed to bring bearding to LA.
Two years later, the LABMC has grown exponentially with members joining from greater LA County and beyond. Each new member that shows up to a monthly meeting reminds me of my own first meeting…
January of 2011 I was enjoying a drink with some friends at the local, crappy karaoke bar. I was in a bad place personally. Unhappy with my situation, I was looking to relocate – San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, somewhere – anywhere but where I was.
A man with a beard walked in the door and we made eye contact. He walked over, pulled a card … Read More »
The Club Goes to Magic Mountain
4th February
With a solid turnout, cooperative weather (for the most part), short lines, and veins filled with adrenaline – we conquered the Mountain.
There were several highlights from our trip, including:
the worst train ride ever
the fondling of Bugs Bunny’s concealed chesties
funnel cake
beard blasting pyrotechnics on X2
the 255ft, voice-silencing drop of Goliath
Dan Lawlor sneaking into the pop-a-shot carnival game booth
the rockin’ Pirate Ship
Whirly Swing video (see below)
the near-ejection of Makayla Lynn from the Gold Rusher train car
(Looney)Tune Town
the Carousel Nightcap
and much, much more.
Enjoy the video and these photos of our wonderful outing Hope to see you all next time!!
The Whirly Whisker Wride - Video
2012 West Coast Beard and Mustache Championships
21st January
7 members of the LABMC traveled northbound in late January to compete and watch the 2012 West Coast Beard and Mustache Championships in Portland, Oregon.
What was a whirlwind trip for myself (Steve McQuaide) and John Myatt, was a successful trip for club members Jeffrey Moustache and Gabrielle Moss – who both took home trophies in their respective categories.
But the real winners were Steve Scarpa and Savannah Flansburg. Not only did Steve bring home the 2nd place trophy for Styled Moustache over 6 inches, but he also brought home a wife!
After what was a very well run competition that included 12 categories (10 men, 2 fake beards) that we’re very big-beard focused. And it made sense. Portland is the land of big natural beards – with impressive face parkas around every corner.
The LABMC also attended our first meeting of the North … Read More »
LABMC Represents at the National Beard and Mustache Championships
8th October
We traveled across the country to participate in the National Beard and Mustache Championship on October 8, 2011. The LABMC had 7 club members compete in Mustache, Partial Beard, Groomed Beard and the Whiskerinas National Fake Beard and Mustache competition. And we brought home the hardware.
Partial Beard: Nate Johnson, 3rd pace
Groomed Beard: John Myatt, 1st place.
Enjoy the gallery of photos taken by our very own, Jeffrey Moustache.
1st Annual Los Angeles Beard and Mustache Competition was a Success!
14th August
The 1st Annual Los Angeles Beard and Mustache Competition was a complete Success with the Federal Bar at Capacity throughout the day and long into the evening! There was tough competition throughout the day with nearly 100 competitors in 5 categories.
Check out some of the coverage via these links as well as a few photos from the top placed competitors.
www.BeardTeamUSA.org | www.LATimes.com | www.HuffingtonPost.com
www.BuzzFeed.com | www.ManJr.com | www.TheSoundLA.com
Winners of the Full Beard Category at the 2011 Los Angeles Beard and Mustache Competition
Winners of the Freestyle Category at the 2011 Los Angeles Beard and Mustache Competition
Mustache Night & Magnum P.I. Appreciation
29th July
Sushi Village in Whistler BC was host to their own Mustache appreciation night where Jeffrey Moustache took the trophy for the “Most Comitted” in Whistler BC.
Media Blitz
2nd June
The NLABMC’s President John Myatt and Jeffrey Moustache are beginning to receive offers from various media outlets about their accomplishments at this years 2011 WBMC event in Trondheim Norway.
Tune in this Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 8:30AM Pacific Standard Time to KROQ 106.7 for the Kevin and Bean Show where John and Jeffrey will be questioned about the competition as well as the new Television Series :Whisker Wars”
http://kroq.radio.com/shows/kevin-bean/
Also tune in later this week to NBC LA where John and Jeffrey will be featured on NBC’s Online News show “The Filter” hosted by Fred Roggin.
The World Beard and Moustache Championships Results
15th May
The NLABMC’s very own President John Myatt and Vice President Jeffrey Moustache attended The World Beard and Moustache Championships in Trondheim Norway over the past weekend in hopes of Gold but had to settle for Silver.
Other Medalists included Burke T Kenny, Keith Ghandi Jones, Jack Passion, Giovanni Dominice and more.
Check out the rest of Beard Team USA and more results soon via:
http://beardteamusa.org/news/six-golds-for-usa-passion-toppled/
Beard Team USA Prepares the Starting Line-Up
10th May
John Myatt to represent the Los Angeles Beard and Mustache Club and Beard Team USA in the Verdi Category at the World Beard and Mustache ChampionshipsJeffery Moustache to represent the Los Angeles Beard and Mustache Club and Beard Team USA in the English Mustache Category at the World Beard and Mustache Championships
As the days near, We all have been getting nervous, and finalizing our outfits, with accessories and finishing touches to work on setting us apart from the competition at the 2011 World Beard and Mustache Championships in Troneheim Norway. Phil Olsen has been keeping everyone up to date on who to look out for as well as what else there is to enjoy while abroad.
From the Northern Los Angeles Beard and Moustache Club, President John Myatt and Vice President Jeffrey Moustache have been exchanging notes on what works … Read More »
The Proper BBQ and Fundraiser
4th February
The Proper Barber shop will be hosting a last minute fundraiser to help our very own Jeffrey Moustache raise funds for a plane ticket to Norway for the 2011 World Beard and Moustache Championships in Trondhjem Norway this May. Come out and Support the cause, Get a tattoo, haircut, some t shirts, and BBQ for a purpose!
The Proper Barber Shop
7950 w 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA. 90048
http://www.properlabarbers.com