On Thursday, April 30th, Channel Islands held a "customer appreciation" gathering at its store on Melrose in Los Angeles. All of Channel Islands A-Team were there: Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Dane Reynolds, the Gudauskas brothers, Kalani Robb, and even Tom Curren. Timmy Curran's band performed with a little help from Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett.

In N Out Burger provided the meals and a number of lovely Channel Islands employees poured beer and wine for a crowd that numbered in the 200+ range. Great gathering, great time... and a great opportunity to shop with much of the merchandise up for sale at 30% off.

BNQT.com was there eating a lot of In N Out but also interviewing some of the pros (video interviews coming soon) and snapping off a few pics. Along the way we had a chance to get some insight from a few of the folks on hand. Check out the MP3s below each accompanying photo to get a first-hand voiceover recap.

Thanks to Channel Islands and Burton for putting it all together!




Pro longboarder and Fuel TV host, Cassia Meador




Foo Fighters lead guitarist, Chris Shifflet



Anon Surf TM, Greg Fernandez



Josh Rubes, Alien Workshop Associate Manager at Burton Store



DJ Chris Cuts - www.djchriscuts.com




Ceasar - In 'N Out Sandwich Professional



Pro Surfing Legend, Tom Curren



More photos...


Burton's controversial "Love" board graphic added to the atmosphere nicely.


Timmy Curran and bandmates along with Chris Shifflet from the Foo Fighters (far left).



Timmy Curran performing a track from his album Citsuca, check it HERE



Taylor Knox and Dane Reynolds.



Big crowd.


Kelly interviewed for Fuel TV.



Some CI fans get their In 'N Out grub on.


Rob Machado and BNQT.com's Aissam the "Ice man."


All words/audio recordings/photos - James Sullivan