Alive@825

DeVon "DVRG" Gray is a composer, keyboardist and friend with a long history in Rondo.  Having grown up three blocks from Maxfield and two blocks from our very own Victoria Theater, DeVon talks about his roots in the neighborhood, his classical training, and eventual partnership with Chris in their band Heiruspecs.   Co-produced by Chris Wilbourn, Sarah Nichols and MK Nguyen. 

Believe it or not, it's been almost a year and a whole lot has happened since season one of the podcast.  Today we're excited to announce season two of Alive@825!  Over the next couple (maybe more) months we'll have a biweekly offering of a long format interview with a different artistic voice from the Frogtown/Rondo communities of our beloved Saint Paul, MN.  Co-produced by Chris Wilbourn, Sarah Nichols and MK Nguyen for https://www.victoriatheater.org/  

After a hiatus, Alive@825 resumes with an interview of composer, writer, musician, and community activist Dameun Strange.     Co-produced by Chris Wilbourn, Sarah Nichols and MK Nguyen. 

This week host Chris Wilbourn has an depth talk with Adam Bucher aka Booka B.  He is a fantastic illustrator, painter, music producer, and teacher. We talk about his art, the late Lexii Alijai, and their connection to St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood. Co-produced by Chris Wilbourn, Sarah Nichols and MK Nguyen. 

Our guest this week will be Booka B, a gifted painter, illustrator, and producer with roots in Frogtown. 

This week host Chris Wilbourn has an depth talk with renowned writer, artist, and activist Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay.   Co-produced by Chris Wilbourn, Sarah Nichols and MK Nguyen. 

In episode two of Alive@825 we talk to writer Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay about just about everything.  Here's a sneak peek. 

Our first episode is an interview with Zhane Jackson, a St. Paul dancer, choreographer, musician and more.  Tune in and hear about what drives her and what moves her.    #alive@825

Season One Trailer - Alive@825