The REAL LOCAL Residents of SLAB CITY Tour- (Documentary)

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  • Local Residents of Slab City Tour: I have been to Slab City several times. Mostly to drive thru, take pictures, and leave. Just for a day. Well, I wanted to explore the slabs in more detail, and to my surprise, Psi offered us a local's tour the morning we went for coffee at The Oasis Club. Hopefully this short documentary of our days there paints a better picture of this lovely place in the desert that so many call home.
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    From wiki: Slab City, also called The Slabs, is an unincorporated, largely snowbird community in the Sonoran Desert located in the Salton Trough in Imperial County, California. Located near the east shore of the Salton Sea, Slab City is 100 miles (161 km) northeast of San Diego and 169 miles (272 km) southeast of Los Angeles. Slab City is used by recreational vehicle owners and squatters from across North America.[1][2] It took its name from concrete slabs that remained from the abandoned World War II Marine Corps barracks of Camp Dunlap.
    The area that is now Slab City was the artillery training range[3] for the Camp. It was first settled by a few veterans who had worked at the Marine base. Current residents refer to themselves as Slabbies while tourists are called Normies.[4][5] The two individuals who had the greatest impact in the starting of the current settlement were Leonard Knight who created Salvation Mountain and Charlie Russel who built the first art installations in the area called East Jesus.[6]
    Slab City is widespread, roughly 640 acres of public land.[7]
    A journalist who visited this area filed this report in October 2019:[8]
    "Slab City is part artistic commune, part snowbird getaway, and part refuge for druggies and squatters ... No property taxes, no utilities or other normal civic dues exist here.
    She also found a free lending library and The Range, an open-air nightclub with "lights, amplifiers, speakers, and a stage ... Beaten up chairs and couches are scattered around for seating" where talent shows were being held on Saturday nights". There was no sewage or waste disposal being offered, leading to a very large amount of garbage and filth". There is no "food, water, healthcare, law enforcement available here" and the single communal shower serves all residents, up to 4,000 in winter. The so-called Salvation Mountain was a series of painted rocks, stacked three stories high, with bible verses and art work.[9] The settlement also has an internet cafe and a hostel.[10]
    The community site is both decommissioned and uncontrolled.[11] Many residents use generators or solar panels to generate electricity. The closest body of civilization with proper law enforcement is approximately four miles (6.4 km) southwest of Slab City in Niland where the residents often go to do basic shopping. As a result, the site is described by its inhabitants and news outlets like Vice News as a miniature de facto enclave of anarchy.
    There is one Airbnb accommodation in Slab City, "the Littlest Barn in the Desert ... a tiny house [with bunk beds] hosted by Rodney (Spyder)".[12]
    The 2019 report described East Jesus as a "sustainable, habitable, constantly changing art exhibit in Slab City ... there are no utilities, no ties to modern life. Some of the [art] work here is truly fascinating and is made from many different and unusual materials.[13]
    Thousands of campers and RV owners, most retired, use the site during the winter months. The "snowbirds" stay only for the winter before migrating north in spring to cooler climates. The temperatures during summer are as high as 120 °F (49 °C); nonetheless, there is a group of around 150 permanent residents who live in "The Slabs" year round. Some of these "Slabbers" derive their living from government programs and have been driven to "The Slabs" by poverty. Others have moved to "The Slabs" to learn how to live off the grid and be left alone. Still others have moved there to stretch their retirement income.[citation needed]
    A January 2020 report stated that Slab Ciy was started by "transient, freedom-seeking people" who are now "all living off the grid in trailers, tents, lean-tos, and broken-down school buses in a remote patch of the Sonoran Desert". The report added that the community "has more than a dozen individual neighborhoods ... small camps of people with their own particular rules and culture". In an interview, well-known resident "Spyder" summarized the appeal of Slab City. "In a big city ... they have too many laws ... out here nobody tells me what to do".[14]
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  • @shanefogelsanger7617
    @shanefogelsanger7617 3 роки тому +396

    Hey jax, its Shane, awesome video, sad but true, bad people burned my place down but i will be back because you can't keep a good man down, keep the faith and help your fellow humans out

    • @arladicey
      @arladicey 3 роки тому +62

      Hi, Shane, I'm just a viewer of this good documentary, and I'm sorry that your penthouse got burned down. I was so impressed with your creative building skills. I hope you are able to rebuild in the future. I have been watching videos and docs about Slab City for the past two or three years, and I hope to be able to get out there to visit one day. Good luck to you, and I hope any rebuild you do in the future stands for a long time!

    • @hardraintonight
      @hardraintonight 3 роки тому +40

      Hi Shane, I was in awe of how you built your place. I'm so sorry to hear it was burned down. Wishing you the best, you deserve it!

    • @shanefogelsanger7617
      @shanefogelsanger7617 3 роки тому +114

      @@hardraintonight Oh, thank you so much, thats very kind of you...
      It was hard to see in the video but i built a fort on the back of my pickup too but I'm at home now,in the house i built in the Adirondacks, riding out the quarantine and thinking building a treehouse but have been doing lots of gardening as well this year. Can't wait for life to get back to normal, so i can hit the road again, hope you are well and your life Rocks!!
      Thanks again, Shane

    • @chriscunningham9240
      @chriscunningham9240 3 роки тому +20

      @@shanefogelsanger7617 one love bro. Hope all is good with you and good travels n safe adventures!✌🏼

    • @kevio6868
      @kevio6868 3 роки тому +22

      Hi Shane
      I'm sorry to hear your penthouse was torched, but the next one will be even better, maybe built fire proof. Adirondacks are beautiful, I'm from upstate NY. God Bless

  • @Ink_Addict93
    @Ink_Addict93 2 роки тому +12

    One thing I’ve noticed about that town is there is A LOT of talented people there.

  • @lanabunnii1350
    @lanabunnii1350 Рік тому +23

    The bike shop guy is rad, I love how hes trying to do better after he said hes done a lot of wrong in his life. Big respect.

    • @YanksandBritsProductions
      @YanksandBritsProductions Рік тому +1

      This guy in England totally agrees with you, He was one Cool guy …… I could listen to him chat for days, hope he and others have channels …..if they don’t I hope they will start some because they are really interesting people …..they are So Different from ya average 9 to 5 guy ……obviously.
      I Love hearing their life stories because they have and Are Living life.
      The guy who was Raised in Slab City, such an interesting guy, hope he has or will start a channel.

    • @albertawheat6832
      @albertawheat6832 Місяць тому +1

      @@YanksandBritsProductions Zach wild died in 2020, he had a seizure in the hot spring.

    • @YanksandBritsProductions
      @YanksandBritsProductions Місяць тому +1

      @@albertawheat6832
      I remember Angie from SC saying something a few months ago in one of her videos but.
      I thought she may have been referring to him, I guess she was, poor guy.

  • @btson6134
    @btson6134 3 роки тому +71

    bruh the singer and the violinist at the end are on FIRE!!!!!

    • @TheGodParticle
      @TheGodParticle 3 роки тому +9

      If they wrote it and it was available on upload i'd buy it, incredible song.

    • @ahoranui
      @ahoranui 3 роки тому +1

      Agree,! Amazing singer

    • @shanefogelsanger7542
      @shanefogelsanger7542 3 роки тому +4

      That's violindia and Tyler, he rocks and just had a baby girl

    • @ronaldp2421
      @ronaldp2421 3 роки тому

      Right

    • @TheGodParticle
      @TheGodParticle 3 роки тому

      @Dan Trebune Thank you so much Dan, so good i'm still finding great music out there, take care, cheers

  • @justinmajors2872
    @justinmajors2872 Рік тому +3

    RIP Zack ❤

  • @tracymorgan5386
    @tracymorgan5386 3 роки тому +22

    The volin playing is awesome and beautiful.

    • @ttvdizturb3d
      @ttvdizturb3d 2 роки тому +1

      amazing ability to hold key through improvisation!

  • @jarronmoore8826
    @jarronmoore8826 3 роки тому +55

    That dude singing is awesome. I think he could make it professionally if he chose to.

    • @JustMe-hk7xn
      @JustMe-hk7xn 3 роки тому +1

      Don't you think if he could do/be ANYTHING else other than slab city , he would ? Oh wait, he might have a drug ADDICTION ! SMH

    • @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308
      @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308 3 роки тому +7

      Tyler Turner, the musician/guitarist, is here. One song was "Medicine for the People" cover song, by another musician/band, Nahko Bear and Medicine for the People. Violinda was the violinist: ua-cam.com/video/RK30_Vtfvdg/v-deo.html

  • @michelleotts6236
    @michelleotts6236 Рік тому +2

    I could not handle that singing with my morning coffee.

  • @rosannacellini2158
    @rosannacellini2158 Рік тому +29

    I really like all the documentries about, Slab City. The people are all unique and interesting, and I like to hear their stories. It's a hard life in ways, but they managed to go with the flow. I could never survive in the intense heat. God bless these people, especially the peacemakers. And their pets.

    • @deborahkimball-billups6405
      @deborahkimball-billups6405 Рік тому +2

      For sure , great video. Thanks for the view into another way of life .

    • @YanksandBritsProductions
      @YanksandBritsProductions Рік тому

      This English guy gets what your saying about the heat, especially during most of the year ……I guess it would be like South Florida, I spent 10 weeks there back in 02 ……from November onwards and Wow it was still very hot for this Brit.
      I would love to go spend a few months at Slab and then go to the RTR for the Van & RV guys in AZ in January.
      I’ll have to check to see what the temperature is like in SC in say November 🤔

    • @YanksandBritsProductions
      @YanksandBritsProductions Рік тому +1

      I don’t suppose you know if any of these guys in the video have a UA-cam channel??
      I would like to contact the guy who built the Penthouse, I might be able to get him to work on a Cabin build in the states for me to live in, I’m looking for land there.

    • @82566
      @82566 6 місяців тому

      ​@@YanksandBritsProductionsZig from "Nomadic Adventures" has a cool channel

  • @kristianberg4264
    @kristianberg4264 Рік тому +8

    I am more than impressed with the “Penthouse “, nicest build out there for sure. I’d loved to have seen how it’s all supported up that high. If I was to live out there, I’d definitely want that set up for sure.

    • @GreenLion419
      @GreenLion419 Рік тому +1

      Pulling the ladder up at night would be a nice safety feature to have available for sure.

  • @kissy1276
    @kissy1276 2 роки тому +12

    I’m a slab city veteran! I lived there back in the mid 90’s when I was in my early 20’s.. it’s certainly it’s own place that’s for sure!! The Range is definitely new… They use to have swap meets down the Main road there…and I remember Leonard he use to ride his bike to town every day… Glad to see some positive changes though!! God Bless!

  • @seleckt6600
    @seleckt6600 2 роки тому +15

    That water tower house is the first thing in slab city Ive seen that isn't a rundown pile of trash. It's actually very impressive. Looks like it was built properly, and what's more it's stable enough to support the weight of the building and it's occupants with a foundation thats only about 8 inches wide.

  • @nortavon
    @nortavon Рік тому +4

    JAX. We hope you come back out of retirement and start sharing to your adventures once again.. gotta share back that you were a guide for me when I was starting off my skoolie build. You always surround yourself with cool people. I Can;t wait to meet you in person sometime. Keep on inspiring people !!!

  • @TheSaltySiren
    @TheSaltySiren 2 роки тому +33

    My son and his friends (and friend’s Dad) went to see Slab City a couple weeks ago. My son came back absolutely humbled. He still tells me stories of the people he met, how amazing Salvation Mountain is, and how interesting the community is. Before this trip, I had never heard of Slab City. (I have no clue what rock I have been living under.) But the interesting thing is how this community continues to thrive! Amazing!

    • @__Tazzzo
      @__Tazzzo Рік тому +1

      Lol... the place is gross. Good luck.

    • @Rocky-xs1kd
      @Rocky-xs1kd 6 місяців тому

      Yes!! You appreciate what you have !!! And living this sad delusional life style these people live,and what became of the hippies back in the 60,s and 70,s ????

    • @michaelb.42112
      @michaelb.42112 6 місяців тому

      It's December 2023 and I live in Northern California and only JUST heard about Slab City a week ago. I want to go !!!

  • @daltonschannel8405
    @daltonschannel8405 3 роки тому +64

    Zach has really matured a lot over the years. He has a good soul so I'm proud of the kid!!

    • @urbandesert381
      @urbandesert381 3 роки тому +32

      Sad to say that Zack is no longer with us and has passed away about a week ago, he had an accident at the hot springs...He will be missed.

    • @poodlemynoodle2622
      @poodlemynoodle2622 3 роки тому +6

      @@urbandesert381 😂 wtf at the hot springs?

    • @bryanweb
      @bryanweb 3 роки тому +18

      @@poodlemynoodle2622 according to cos he drowned during a seizure and people could not get help on time. Very sad/ he was a part of the slab family.

    • @debbiehawley1278
      @debbiehawley1278 3 роки тому +9

      That's to bad about Zach, I thought he was awesome.

    • @emmajilrowanna6772
      @emmajilrowanna6772 3 роки тому +3

      @@urbandesert381 Sorry :'-(

  • @OhJaniceWhyOhWhy
    @OhJaniceWhyOhWhy 2 роки тому +2

    0:36 Look at bottom of menu board.....
    Comforting the disturbed, disturbing the comfortable.
    Awesome.

  • @prophetmargin7497
    @prophetmargin7497 Рік тому +5

    The vast majority of people that go to the slabs are snowbirds, who usually live in their RV's or trailers for the winter and head back up north in the spring, since its free to camp there. According to some of the locals, unless you have A/C, do not attempt to setup camp or even visit the Slabs in the summer!

  • @shanefogelsanger7542
    @shanefogelsanger7542 3 роки тому +16

    It was good to see Dusty playing his guitar 2:52
    Dusty and Zach both sadly died at the hot springs this summer in separate accidents...
    Blessings to family and friends, we miss you guys

    • @xXWFLXx
      @xXWFLXx 3 роки тому +1

      What kind of accidents??! That is so sad to hear, crazy planet we all live together on.... much love brothern 💕

    • @shanefogelsanger7542
      @shanefogelsanger7542 3 роки тому +8

      @@xXWFLXx Zach died of a seizure and Dusty , suicide, not much of an accident, I guess

    • @mspat8195
      @mspat8195 3 роки тому +5

      @@shanefogelsanger7542 what a terrible waste!
      They 🙏 both touched many of us, they are remembered well.
      💞~👵

    • @saundraking7168
      @saundraking7168 2 роки тому

      @@shanefogelsanger7542 awww very sad...did Zach get to meet his baby girl?

    • @shanefogelsanger7542
      @shanefogelsanger7542 2 роки тому +4

      @@saundraking7168 yes... but he died from a seizure in the hot springs in front of his wife and baby girl,
      Unbelievably Sad

  • @hopworksup
    @hopworksup Рік тому +2

    Who is that amazing musician at the end!?! I've watched this 100 times just to hear that song. Find myself humming it throughout the day.

  • @kenella74
    @kenella74 3 роки тому +28

    oh my god the voice of the singer at the end and the song he was singing was beautiful especially accompanied with the violin that guy needs a record deal great video

    • @charlie.ridgway86
      @charlie.ridgway86 3 роки тому

      He's singing a Nahko Bear song... He sang it well, it's just not his song.

    • @KarliTheNomad
      @KarliTheNomad 3 роки тому +4

      @@charlie.ridgway86 do you know his name or how we can find this song?

    • @btson6134
      @btson6134 3 роки тому

      @@charlie.ridgway86 does the original include the violin??

    • @JustBeyondtheMist
      @JustBeyondtheMist 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/RK30_Vtfvdg/v-deo.html Tyler

  • @OutandAboutWithDiane
    @OutandAboutWithDiane 3 роки тому +46

    I visited Slab City for the first time in 2010. I had the opportunity to meet so many incredible people (including Leanord Knight). I also visited EJ for the first time. We were invited to come back and camp in East Jesus. What an incredible experience. This place opened a place in my heart for people. I still make it a point to travel and meet people from all walks of life and I have Slab City to thank for that. Thanks for the video!

    • @JaxAustin
      @JaxAustin  3 роки тому +6

      Recreation Outside Las Vegas Thank you for the wonderful comment. And I’m glad you had a great time there. It’s a very unique place, as you know.

  • @SnowAndrews
    @SnowAndrews 3 роки тому +41

    I am impressed.
    A more SENSITIVE & HONEST UNDERSTANDING of the Slab City Residents.
    You have surprised me, Jax.

  • @crazyjoe4020
    @crazyjoe4020 3 роки тому +97

    Shoutout from upstate ny to the kid who inherited his brothers place .. sounds like you've had it rough my brother take it easy man

  • @silverjinglebobspur1
    @silverjinglebobspur1 3 роки тому +68

    Sitting in these Kentucky hills, a fire in my wood stove, in my tiny house, this truly added to my feeling of home. Beautifully filmed and documented.

    • @larrymullin265
      @larrymullin265 3 роки тому

      peace to you brother

    • @sierrachoco5271
      @sierrachoco5271 2 роки тому +4

      Sounds like you have a great life! Best wishes!

    • @spacecryptid1769
      @spacecryptid1769 2 роки тому +5

      No better place to be these days with the world being in the twisted up mess it is these hills are the place to be

    • @sugarstreicher
      @sugarstreicher 2 роки тому +3

      Cool! I’m from the mountains of KY too.

    • @YanksandBritsProductions
      @YanksandBritsProductions Рік тому +1

      @@sugarstreicher
      I’m from England but I used to live in WV for 8 years, I’m looking for land in the states for a Cabin build to live in …..I’ve been looking at Tennessee but I’ll have to check out more of Kentucky.
      Thing is I would like to try and avoid any flood or tornado areas.

  • @franka2743
    @franka2743 2 роки тому +10

    Shane's penthouse is awesome -- if everybody put that much effort into their dwellings Slab City would be an awesome place. Excellent job.

    • @shanefogelsanger7542
      @shanefogelsanger7542 2 роки тому +7

      Hey, thanks man
      Much appreciated and it was really fun to build, super sketchy

    • @YanksandBritsProductions
      @YanksandBritsProductions Рік тому +1

      @@shanefogelsanger7542
      Hi there, are you the guy that built the Penthouse ??
      I watched this video last night here in England on large screen ……Wow it was So Cool …….Love what you did with your cabin, so cool.
      I used to live in West Virginia for 8 years, my wife is originally from WV, separated a few years ago.
      I’m looking for some land in the states for a Cabin build to live in there.
      Are you from Philly? I went through a few years ago on my way back to JFK, NY

  • @TheLionAndTheLight
    @TheLionAndTheLight 3 роки тому +18

    The song at the end speaks to my soul. The violin and vocals are tremendous. Truly talented musicians and an incredible moment captured on camera.

    • @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308
      @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308 3 роки тому +3

      Tyler Turner, the musician/guitarist, is here. One song was "Medicine for the People" cover song, by another musician. Violinda was the violinist: ua-cam.com/video/RK30_Vtfvdg/v-deo.html

    • @destywhip
      @destywhip Рік тому

      Amazing performance, I keep coming back to watch it again

  • @billyhendoe4170
    @billyhendoe4170 3 роки тому +72

    The musician at the end, what a voice.

    • @susank.4945
      @susank.4945 3 роки тому +6

      Yes, wonder if h's on UA-cam...

    • @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308
      @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308 3 роки тому +1

      Tyler Turner, the musician/guitarist, is here. One song was "Medicine for the People" cover song, by another musician. Violinda was the violinist: ua-cam.com/video/RK30_Vtfvdg/v-deo.html

    • @bijuk.c7581
      @bijuk.c7581 2 роки тому

      @@lailaatallahcareercounseli7308 what about first song?

  • @JenniferGerich-kk6hi
    @JenniferGerich-kk6hi 3 місяці тому

    Their performance is....amazing. Amazing. Thank you.

  • @SilverTurtle65
    @SilverTurtle65 3 роки тому +6

    Great video man, I enjoyed the interviews.

  • @WollongongWacko
    @WollongongWacko 3 роки тому +55

    That song at the end is beautiful

    • @dakotaanderson8736
      @dakotaanderson8736 3 роки тому +6

      I agree so much I wish I could heard it everyday

    • @DennisD441
      @DennisD441 3 роки тому +3

      Ho is that guy?? FANTASTIC. I listened to it at least 10 times in a row. WOW

    • @DennisD441
      @DennisD441 3 роки тому +1

      Meant WHO not Ho

    • @davidryal
      @davidryal 3 роки тому +6

      the song he's covering is aloha ke akua by nahko

    • @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308
      @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308 3 роки тому +1

      @@dakotaanderson8736 Tyler Turner, the musician/guitarist, is here. One song was "Medicine for the People" cover song, by another musician/band, Nahko Bear and Medicine for the people. Violinda was the violinist: ua-cam.com/video/RK30_Vtfvdg/v-deo.html

  • @josellers2019
    @josellers2019 Рік тому +2

    it's different people everytime I watch a different film

  • @jaoquelinebell784
    @jaoquelinebell784 3 роки тому

    Awesome video Jax!!! Thanks for the share. Always wanted to check it out

  • @j.rdirtyfivethirty1673
    @j.rdirtyfivethirty1673 3 роки тому +3

    Some of your best work Jax. Thanks for putting this together and sharing 🙏👍✌

  • @dannieneal5222
    @dannieneal5222 3 роки тому +18

    Great Documentary Jax! I always enjoy your drive to connect with people on a real level. Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @Valhalla_Heathen
    @Valhalla_Heathen 3 роки тому +27

    I live out of state and when I came to visit my family in CA, I took my parents for a spin down to Slab City and it is by far one of the most interesting places I’ve ever stepped foot on. Incredible art, incredible view of the Salton Sea, it was amazing! 👏🏻

  • @michaelferreri1256
    @michaelferreri1256 2 роки тому +5

    Zack comes across better in this video than in previous ones.
    I have to admit, I think I’m perfectly suited to Slab City. Who knows. Maybe some day. The art is stunning. How can you not envy this freedom of self? These people intrigue me to no end. I wish them all the best.

    • @alainarchambault2331
      @alainarchambault2331 2 роки тому +5

      Yeah, found out about this place a couple of weeks ago. Though I have to reach retirement in 4 or 9 years in order to swing this kind of lifestyle financially. A lot of these people are or have been broken by life and are living out there to feel authentic, to be, there are less pretenses to live up to. I will definitely come round once I get myself ready.

  • @sawyerking1382
    @sawyerking1382 3 роки тому +22

    Incase anybody is wondering. the music you hear that guy singing is from Nahko Medicine for the people. its a great artist

  • @mrmajestic8643
    @mrmajestic8643 3 роки тому +136

    I'd rather be in the mountains.

    • @shanefogelsanger7617
      @shanefogelsanger7617 3 роки тому +13

      We go into the moutains to look for gold,the chocolate mts are beutiful, im Shane, the guy that usta be on top of the water tower

    • @plutoplatters
      @plutoplatters 3 роки тому +4

      That's because you're smart.

    • @janiznick
      @janiznick 3 роки тому +2

      @@shanefogelsanger7617 You are an incredible architect my Philly brother. I'll be out there this winter, hope to see you.

    • @shanefogelsanger7617
      @shanefogelsanger7617 3 роки тому +3

      @@janiznick hey, thanks man..
      If theirs a fun party left in America, then it will be at the slabs, starting New years and then its on!
      Ya, come say hello, I hangout at the oasis club every morning, peace

    • @ariklea4488
      @ariklea4488 3 роки тому +1

      Good thing we are not all the same, aye brother?

  • @Nipa10
    @Nipa10 3 роки тому +5

    I've watched several videos, yours gets an. A+. Ty. Very interesting.

  • @donnabjordahl866
    @donnabjordahl866 3 роки тому +1

    thank you. I've seen one other video about this place, on my bucket list. bringing coffee :)

  • @tdivyak
    @tdivyak 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the informative video Jax, I was there last week for the first time and I appreciate you stepping up to do interviews with the residents.

  • @WollongongWacko
    @WollongongWacko 3 роки тому +4

    Great job you guys, very interesting people and story's, and you handled the heights.

  • @tyronetb3
    @tyronetb3 Рік тому +1

    They killing that song at 33:30, aloha, I wish we had an upload of just that performance.

  • @priscillaross-fox9407
    @priscillaross-fox9407 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! what a cool place. Thought this going to be about Slab City in Wisconsin. I'm impressed.

  • @bergz77
    @bergz77 3 роки тому +21

    good job man for keeping it positive and remembering these are real people with real lives.. not to be taken for granted...its better than whats going on in the big city streets.. keep it positive!! god says love thy neighbor

  • @rollshow3024
    @rollshow3024 3 роки тому +5

    Applause for the band' and the video', some of the best I've seen!!!

  • @kodeywhitewolf4056
    @kodeywhitewolf4056 3 роки тому +3

    Great video A more realistic up date on life at the Slabs Would like to visit someday Thanks for sharing all this

  • @dawnglessner7432
    @dawnglessner7432 3 роки тому +3

    I was there in 2017. I really miss the Slabs! Hoping to go back some day.

  • @SarahTree
    @SarahTree 3 роки тому +10

    That was awesome Jax! Thank you!😊👍👍

    • @JaxAustin
      @JaxAustin  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @leonardjohainlongawis49
    @leonardjohainlongawis49 3 роки тому +10

    A big love for slab city coming from the Philippines

  • @spencerbergquist781
    @spencerbergquist781 Рік тому +2

    Great video. Enjoyed meeting Shane, very impressed with his work

  • @Tipperary757
    @Tipperary757 3 роки тому +2

    Well done!! I have trouble with heights, too. That ladder looked a wee bit wobbly.

  • @jcrose6008
    @jcrose6008 3 роки тому +9

    My fav Songs by Nakhon, Medicine for the People, is what they r playing! Love to c them live one day soon

  • @963ag
    @963ag Рік тому +3

    From watching other videos about slab city, I gather that most residents come and go with the seasons... meaning they have elsewhere to live. For the poorest of the poor in American society, ( like those on SSI, etc.) it would be difficult to live in 2 different places during the year. Having a vehicle is also a must, to get water and other supplies from town. For many elderly and disabled, the temperatures and daily living would be too hard. But there needs to be alternative places from mainstream society where those in extreme poverty can live. Kudos to those who are forming such communities - I feel a need to get away from the city, but can't afford a place in the country, and because of my health issues I can't go off grid.

  • @lisahuff2533
    @lisahuff2533 3 роки тому +2

    Great interviews!

  • @thecountrydweller2799
    @thecountrydweller2799 3 роки тому +1

    I've Been to Slab city twice and have watched many you tube videos of it. Yours is the best I've seen. Thank you.

  • @1nvisible1
    @1nvisible1 3 роки тому +17

    *Rest in Peace Zach Wild. Kid never had a chance.*

  • @zetaone2669
    @zetaone2669 3 роки тому +18

    Jax, This is the most genuine best quality video I have seen to date about "Slab City". Well Done!

  • @lezadelacruz8999
    @lezadelacruz8999 2 роки тому +1

    Such an amazing singer, what a voice and the band as a whole! Wow sooo good 😊. Makes my heart smile 😊. Thanks for sharing

  • @missmothertrucker
    @missmothertrucker 3 роки тому +5

    I have followed you since the beginning love the video I hope you start posting more again

    • @JaxAustin
      @JaxAustin  3 роки тому

      Backyard America Full-time Rv Life ❤️❤️ thank you

  • @82sasquatchks
    @82sasquatchks 3 роки тому +19

    the musical instruments and singing are very nice

  • @outliersoverland
    @outliersoverland 3 роки тому +2

    Enjoyed the real stories and real people. That's what it's all about.

  • @ilarious5729
    @ilarious5729 2 роки тому +4

    I heard Zack has passed away, I was shocked to hear it even though I didn't know the guy other that trough the videos, dude had his whole life ahead of him

  • @gracefulcat68
    @gracefulcat68 3 роки тому +7

    nice job, jax! much better than real stories version, too... lol! glad you got it uploaded, finally

  • @paulswabek173
    @paulswabek173 3 роки тому +1

    I run an open mic just like that. What I love most is the diversity and how people from all walks can enjoy the thing we have in common, joy of music. Everyday I get closer and closer to taking my van on a road trip

  • @leonard80longawis31
    @leonard80longawis31 3 роки тому +1

    More sense of humour in slabs more sense of family more sense of community than other city’s I love it bro appreciate much

  • @davidlaskiewicz4963
    @davidlaskiewicz4963 3 роки тому +4

    You did a great job showing different areas of Slab City. The home built on water tank amazed me. I can’t figure what is holding up the building ! I saw no support bracing or studs holding up the floor. Wow !

    • @JaxAustin
      @JaxAustin  3 роки тому +2

      David Laskiewicz There was wood going to a concrete structure inside the water tank. It was kind of a pizza slice shape structure

  • @biztips3008
    @biztips3008 3 роки тому +5

    The Nahko covers gave me flash backs to my hippy childhood ❤️ gonna start listening to them again

    • @TruthXisXChaos
      @TruthXisXChaos 3 роки тому +3

      I was scrolling patiently waiting for someone to reference Nahko. You go girl ✊🏼

    • @flowersafeheart
      @flowersafeheart Рік тому +1

      ​@@TruthXisXChaos oh ok was gonna say that was either nahko covers or someone very heavily influenced by nahko

    • @TruthXisXChaos
      @TruthXisXChaos Рік тому

      @@flowersafeheart yes def!

  • @mrlaw711
    @mrlaw711 Рік тому +1

    Lots of nice interesting people. Nothing to prove...just be yourself. I like it.

  • @sheiladay9730
    @sheiladay9730 3 роки тому +2

    Great video!

  • @dakotaanderson8736
    @dakotaanderson8736 3 роки тому +4

    I've probably given this video so many views I just love the song at the beginning and end, it's the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.

    • @dakotaanderson8736
      @dakotaanderson8736 3 роки тому

      I hAve several accounts and devices

    • @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308
      @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308 3 роки тому +1

      Tyler Turner, the musician/guitarist, is here. One song was "Medicine for the People" cover song, by another musician/band, Nahko Bear and Medicine for the people. Violinda was the violinist: ua-cam.com/video/RK30_Vtfvdg/v-deo.html

  • @alvinjones7775
    @alvinjones7775 3 роки тому +14

    Dude singing Nahko made the video for me.

    • @Tipperary757
      @Tipperary757 3 роки тому +2

      And the violinist!

    • @blasianluvschocolate397
      @blasianluvschocolate397 3 роки тому +1

      Same here ❤️

    • @blasianluvschocolate397
      @blasianluvschocolate397 3 роки тому +1

      @@Tipperary757 yes he plays so eloquently ❤️

    • @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308
      @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308 3 роки тому +1

      Tyler Turner, the musician/guitarist, is here. One song was "Medicine for the People" cover song, by another musician/band, Nahko Bear and Medicine for the people. Violinda was the violinist: ua-cam.com/video/RK30_Vtfvdg/v-deo.html

  • @akamomakawife4928
    @akamomakawife4928 3 роки тому

    hey thanks for the update ! love it !

  • @tailblazerstv
    @tailblazerstv Рік тому +1

    Yo the dude did a good job singing Nahko bears Aloha Akea ..one of my favorite songs ..loads of lyrics kudos to the violinist too great. Job

  • @feliciablankman5738
    @feliciablankman5738 Рік тому +13

    I heard Zach passed away it's so sad he seems to have really matured over the years.

    • @kwpp7
      @kwpp7 Рік тому +1

      Did he?! 😨

    • @audrealambert9583
      @audrealambert9583 Рік тому +1

      Do you know how?

    • @washedupwarvet2027
      @washedupwarvet2027 11 місяців тому +2

      Yes he did, he had a seizure while swimming in the canal. He unfortunately drowned.

    • @feliciablankman5738
      @feliciablankman5738 11 місяців тому +1

      @@washedupwarvet2027 thank you im so sorry to hear that

    • @audrealambert9583
      @audrealambert9583 11 місяців тому

      @@washedupwarvet2027 very sad

  • @Happycamper1998
    @Happycamper1998 3 роки тому +46

    Interesting. I love the way you documented Slab City.

    • @JaxAustin
      @JaxAustin  3 роки тому +10

      Thanks. It was really fun getting to know what’s behind the rumors and see for myself 🙏

    • @anthonymarino4260
      @anthonymarino4260 3 роки тому +1

      @@JaxAustin well. done. fine. job

    • @TigerTurban
      @TigerTurban 3 роки тому

      "..it's not fair to Trev if Breanne was over there." - Brie Larson/Hot Ones

  • @hiyergilbran1992
    @hiyergilbran1992 Рік тому

    Thank you Jax. Awesome. Hi Beryl.

  • @laurajphillips5981
    @laurajphillips5981 3 роки тому +1

    Great VidThank You!

  • @WollongongWacko
    @WollongongWacko 3 роки тому +4

    I keep coming back for the song about to timestamp the start of it.
    32:07

  • @Nivasi
    @Nivasi 3 роки тому +4

    Wonderful Job on interviewing the locals of Slab City, interesting spirits yet they're all free from society

    • @shanefogelsanger7617
      @shanefogelsanger7617 3 роки тому +3

      Yes.. we are tottaly free and loving life, Shane from the penthouse..lol stay cool and help out your fellow humans

    • @shanefogelsanger7617
      @shanefogelsanger7617 3 роки тому +2

      Ya, im afraid some bad people burned it down shorty after but i will build again

    • @shanefogelsanger7617
      @shanefogelsanger7617 3 роки тому +3

      Ive never been apart of society, lived off the gird and traveled most of my life but have always wondered what it would be like to live a normal life.
      You look like a nice person, stay cool😎🖒

    • @Nivasi
      @Nivasi 3 роки тому +3

      @@shanefogelsanger7617 Thanks, I traveled for years for work and still travel just for my spirit. We all need a place to call 'home' be it on the road or wherever. Society.. that's a whole dif world, you stay just the way you are, change when you want to or if you need to. Life is about personal choices. Peace

  • @weswes.3485
    @weswes.3485 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Jax.

  • @janlint7434
    @janlint7434 3 роки тому

    I really enjoyed your video Jax. Very interesting place and people....may visit some day.

  • @kristimcgowandarkoscellard3126
    @kristimcgowandarkoscellard3126 3 роки тому +14

    Great video!! I love Slab City!! It is definitely on my bucket list of places to see before I die!! Thank you for making and sharing this sort of “behind the scenes” video about one of the most interesting and truly free cities in the U.S.!!
    Cheers

    • @JihadBunnydick
      @JihadBunnydick 3 роки тому +1

      Not free, you pay with your sweat & sanity.

    • @michaelb.42112
      @michaelb.42112 6 місяців тому +1

      Me too !!!!!!! I used the exact same words. Slab City is also on my bucket list.

  • @susanpritchard7521
    @susanpritchard7521 3 роки тому +7

    Zack was so cool. I cried a little and then prayed.

    • @shanefogelsanger7617
      @shanefogelsanger7617 3 роки тому +4

      I'm sorry to say that Zach died 2 weeks ago, if you ever think your life is hard, think of Zach and be thankful for all your blessings

    • @HelpMeFindTheseSongs
      @HelpMeFindTheseSongs 3 роки тому

      @@shanefogelsanger7617 how did he pass? What was the reason

  • @daveonan5796
    @daveonan5796 3 роки тому

    Great video Jax. Slab City is on my bucket list. Maybe this winter.

  • @considerthis410
    @considerthis410 3 роки тому +2

    When I was a teenager I stayed at a place called Zendic Farm in the San Diego mountains Slab City reminds me of that, except Zendic was a commune.

  • @stevenearls2456
    @stevenearls2456 3 роки тому +7

    Another great vidio. You have a unique talent Jax, keep um coming.

  • @33Jenesis
    @33Jenesis 3 роки тому +11

    These people are definitely not main stream. They find like minded people in this place to form a community. I bet there are rules and guidelines to keep peace and coexistence just like in main stream society. My point is, when there are two or more people in one place, communication and compromise will be in place. If not, the breakup and uproot would follow.

  • @TheMegahusky
    @TheMegahusky 3 роки тому +2

    Great bunch of people! Especially Shane and Panda! All the best everyone!

    • @shanefogelsanger7542
      @shanefogelsanger7542 3 роки тому

      Aww.... Shucks,
      Thank you, much appreciated
      Come hang out, its a pretty quiet year and half the stuff is closed
      But I'd be happy to give you a tour, I can be found at the oasis club for coffee every morning and we love making new friends here 😎🤙Shane

  • @darlenehansen5342
    @darlenehansen5342 3 роки тому +1

    Totally awesome.

  • @chascollette
    @chascollette 3 роки тому +11

    Shane’s penthouse is no joke, amazing skill to build. Lots of credit for building it and way up in the air.

    • @shanefogelsanger7617
      @shanefogelsanger7617 3 роки тому +9

      Hey man... much appreciated, ya, a tottaly sketchy build but love the rush...lol, I'm East coast builder to, I have an off grid cabin i built in the Adirondacks but it gets lonely so i travel alot, headed tomorrow to Arkansas for a hippy party in the woods, 2 weeks of fun in the sun but will be back to the slabs Dec to march,can't wait.. Peace 😎🖒

    • @ntprobinson5002
      @ntprobinson5002 3 роки тому +2

      @@shanefogelsanger7617 glad to see you still around alive and well ... I heard you mention Philadelphia i from there as well ! Hello you talented man

  • @stevoreno45
    @stevoreno45 3 роки тому +6

    A whole different world out there! Doesn't seem that bad the way you show it here Jax. Those people live life everyday not worrying and I want so badly to walk off my job and think like they do. Maybe I'll get a chance to visit someday.

    • @JaxAustin
      @JaxAustin  3 роки тому +3

      stevoreno45 They are real people, just like you and I. Good things and bad happen there, just like any other place.

    • @amyblack1052
      @amyblack1052 2 роки тому +1

      I may be the only Texan that wants to move to California at this time...im impressed and inspired...thank u

  • @BreeZyTee84
    @BreeZyTee84 Рік тому +1

    Shawn is a pretty cool dude! I like his vibe... All those people are just so nice there!

  • @ericmuiter8299
    @ericmuiter8299 3 роки тому

    such a great video displaying true authentic humanity.!

  • @singlespeedsoulja8415
    @singlespeedsoulja8415 3 роки тому +3

    Singer was on fire I hope he gets discovered.

  • @sweettee3647
    @sweettee3647 3 роки тому +17

    I saw so vid about a year or so ago. It looks like there have been some changes. It don't matter were you go. It's what you make of it.

  • @lorirugato6463
    @lorirugato6463 3 роки тому +1

    My friend just told me about Slab City. Thanks

  • @julie2334
    @julie2334 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome thank you

  • @carrievannie4905
    @carrievannie4905 3 роки тому +10

    I want to go there just so I can hear that song again!

    • @JustMe-hk7xn
      @JustMe-hk7xn 3 роки тому

      Go on Buttercup ! It's real nice there , dingbat !

    • @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308
      @lailaatallahcareercounseli7308 3 роки тому

      Tyler Turner, the musician/guitarist, is here. One song was "Medicine for the People" cover song, by another musician/band, Nahko Bear and Medicine for the people. Violinda was the violinist: ua-cam.com/video/RK30_Vtfvdg/v-deo.html

  • @hotmimi666
    @hotmimi666 3 роки тому +14

    Jax great video! You interviewed the ppl who shed the correct way of life out here. But EVERYONE who comes here has a complete different experience. This is just my opinion. It may be a bit rough around the edges, but nothing worth having comes easy. Hope you make it back sometime to see you again. I was a bit starstruck when I seen you and your bus. Im the deadlocked freak in beginning just before Charlie and his bike shop. Who knows I may even see you at Skoolie Palooza this year( my bus hopefully be converted)
    Cheers brother.. Sincerely Aeon Fluxhed or just Flux for short.

    • @austinbrown7183
      @austinbrown7183 2 роки тому

      Awesome setup in the video man, sweet suite lol