Do Savannah Podcast

 Hello Savannah Doers and welcome back to another episode of the Do Savannah podcast! My name is Asha Gilbert and today on this bonus episode w’ell play an interview with Unplugged columnist Bill Dawers about the Savannah Stopover Music festival. On the back half you’ll hear an interview with artist Honey Cutt who will be performing this Friday at El Rocko lounge for the fest! To learn more on the Savannah Stopover Music Festival, click here.  To stream Honey Cutt's "Coasting", click here.

 Hello Savannah Doers and welcome back to another episode of the Do Savannah podcast! My name is Asha Gilbert and this episode I talk with Comedian Benji Brown about his upcoming tour stop in Savannah for the "LIT AF Tour Hosted by Martin Lawrence".  Benji is a comedian that has been in the game for over 20 years. Know for his Ghetto Kiki alter ego and witty delivery, Benji has worked with many well known comedians like Cedric the Entertainer, Lil Duval, Chris Rock, Rickey Smiley and more! To purchase tickets to the "LIT AF tour" hosted by Martin Lawrence, click here.  To learn more about Comedian Benji Brown, click here. 

Welcome back to another episode of the Do Savannah podcast! Hello Savannah Doers and welcome back to another episode of the Do Savannah Podcast! This episode Asha Gilbert talks with SCAD alumni Parker Stewart about his upcoming exhibition at Starland Yard called ‘Love thy Neighborhood’. Beginning school in 2011 at SCAD, Stewart began working on the 'Love Thy Neighborhood' exhibition in 2012 or 2013. Coming full circle, Stewart shares how he got into photography, inspiration behind the exhibition, advice for artists and much more.  To learn more on Parker Stewart, click here.

Is love in the air? Welcome back to another episode of the Do Savannah podcast! On this episode, Host Asha Gilbert tells all singles and couples of things they can do this Valentine’s Day in Savannah. On the back half, Do Savannah book reviewer Ariel Felton talks about the Savannah Book Festival, the importance of diversity in authors brought to the festival, southern literature and more.

Welcome back to another episode of the Do Savannah podcast! On this episode, Host Asha Gilbert switches things up and gives you guys a rundown of events to attend during The Georgia History Festival‘s Super Museum Sunday happening this Sunday, February 9,2020. So make sure to listen to see where you can go learn history for FREE. On the back half, an excerpt from the Difference Maker's podcast features Savannah Book Festival Executive Director Erika Dongre.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Do Savannah podcast! On this episode, Host Asha Gilbert talks, Dragtastic: A Drag Brunch Experience. Going down this Sunday at Ghost Coast Distillery, Host Jordan Alexander, Ghost Coast  Marketing Coordinator Katelyn Whitaker and Marketing Manager Kelcie Beausir join me on today’s episode to tell you why this brunch won't be anything less than FANTASTIC.  To purchase tickets for Dragtastic: A Drag Brunch Experience, click here,

Welcome back to another episode of the Do Savannah podcast! On this episode, Host Asha Gilbert sits with Savannah film extraordinaire Kareem McMichael about the Savannah State University Indie Film Festival going down in April 2020! Established in 2015 by Tracy Haynes, Kareem McMichael and Tina Brown, the SSU Indie Film Festival was created for SSU students to display their films and get involved in the growing film industry. The festival is now open to all indie filmmakers, but i'll let Kareem tell you the rest. To learn more information about the SSU Indie Film Festival, click here. 

Did you miss us? Welcome back to another episode of the Do Savannah podcast! On this episode, Host Asha Gilbert sits with author and historian Trelani Michelle about her book ‘Krak Teet’ that honors Savannah’s Gullah-Geechee roots. During the interview not only do we talk about the Gullah-Geechee history in Savannah but also the importance of everyone learning their history and where they come from. You can read Ariel Felton's review of Krak Teet, here. You can follow Trelani Michelle on Instagram, here. 

Welcome back to another episode of the Do Savannah podcast! On this episode, Host Asha Gilbert sits down local photographer and contributing writer to Do Savannah, Adriana Boatwright about the 2019 Savannah Holiday Gift Guide that features local items for all of us last minute shoppers! Boatwright also talks her upcoming New Year's Eve editorial which will feature fashion from local designers and provide everyone with outfit ideas to bring in the new year. You can follow Adriana Boatwright here.

Welcome back to another episode of the Do Savannah podcast! On this episode, Host Asha Gilbert sits down with local hip-hop artists Abby Blazee and Dubbski to discuss the current climate of hip-hop in Savannah. The discussion leads the group to talk about the recent passing of Rapper Juice Wrld and the role drugs have in today's music.  You can follow Abby Blazee here.  You can follow Dubbski here.

This episode of the Do Savannah Podcast features Bike Walk Savannah Executive Director Caila Brown who discusses what Bike Walk Savannah is, tips for drivers and bikers, and also upcoming events including one this Sunday that will benefit the youth in Savannah. To learn more on Bike Walk Savannah, click here.

Need some holiday fashion tips? On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with new Do Savannah fashion columnist Charisse Styles about holiday fashion tips, how she found her passion for fashion, and overcoming insecurities through style.  To learn more on Charisse Styles, click here.

Photographer and Artist Brittany Reidy comes into the studio to discuss DIY galleries in Savannah, as she’s recently opened up a new space in her home called The 2201, a reference to it’s address on Price Street. Artist Kevin Clancy acts as co-host, as he’s one of the main folks behind another successful DIY space, The Hen House.

Is college for everyone? On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with Just Always Founder and entrepreneur Alyssa Heberlig on  how young people can start businesses while managing their college life, business advice for start ups, and why young people might be more interested in starting a business as opposed to going to college.  To learn more on Just Always Traveling, click here. 

On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Multimedia Editor Zach Dennis takes over for Asha Gilbert to talk with Mezzo-Soprano Mikki Sodergren. Sodergren previews this weekends event , " The Death of Romance" from its Larsen Musician Spotlight Series, happening Sunday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m.. She also previews other events coming up for the American Traditions Vocal Competition.  To learn more and get tickets for " The Death of Romance", click here. 

Savannah Pride celebrates 20 years! On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with Jesse Hall from Savannah Pride's 20-year anniversary! Beginning this Thursday Oct. 24, Savannah Pride kicks off with their MasQueerade Ball hosted by Jason Rodriquez from the hit show 'Pose'. Make sure to listen to this episode for all you need to know including Savannah Pride's first-ever parade! To learn more about events or Savannah Pride, click here. 

It's HOMECOMING! Okay well not yet, but next week is Savannah State University's Homecoming! On today's special episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with DJ Keesh to preview some of the events for this year's Homecoming. Celebrities like B. Simone, Pretty Vee, Trina and Boosie will all be making a stop in Savannah next week.  Follow Do Savannah for all things to do in Savannah. To learn more on SSU's Homecoming and purchase tickets to the game and tailgate, click here.  This week's featured artist is WolfBandz.  

Welcome back to another episode of What It Do! On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with Savannah Ballet Theatre Advancement Director Abby McCuen about their 'Jack the Ripper' ballet happening Oct. 18 & 19 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, This ballet will tell the story of the victims also know as the canonical five,  who were murdered by Jack the Ripper. To get tickets, click here. 

It's October which means it's Breast Cancer Awareness month! On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with American Cancer Society's Coastal Region senior manager Shannon McClure on upcoming Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events including this Saturday's fashion show that is free to the public and much more! McClure also talks early detection, which can save lives. To reserve a spot for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Fashion Show, click here. To look at all events this month from the American Cancer Society Inc., click here.

On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with 94.1 The Beat's CJ the DJ about the Savannah/Chatham CASA Dancing with Savannah Stars. CJ will be competing in the competition Thursday, September 26 at the Lucas Theatre for a good cause. CJ also talks about why you don't wanna to miss the Lil Keed show, going down this Friday at Elan Savannah.  To donate to CJ's fundraiser for CASA,click here.   To get tickets to the Lil Keed show, click here.   

On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks the first Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala with Filmmaker Will Martin. Martin discusses the ever-growing film scene in Savannah and being one of eight honorees at the inaugural gala.  The first Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala goes down September 28, 2019 at Victory North.  To purchase tickets to the gala, click here. 

The large-scale paintings that Jorge Montero has created for his latest exhibition at Cork House Gallery are bright, whimsical, distorted portraits that “provide a refreshing visual breeze that lingers,” as the artist describes in his artist statement.

Multi-disciplinary assemblage artist Joseph Malson, the current On::View Resident at Sulfur Studios, spent his formative years exploring vintage clothes, makeup, and shoplifting in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Matt Toole is a big man. He’s a former football player, and he spends his time working with molten metal and banging a hammer on an anvil. He wore a dirty black Thin Lizzy shirt to our interview, and our handshake upon first meeting was strong and decisive.

On this week’s episode of Art on the Air on WRUU 107.5 FM we had the opportunity to speak with Emily Earl and Ken Klehm, two of the folks behind “Every Third Wednesday,” a monthly photo critique group with an upcoming exhibition of the same name.

Think you know about Habitat for Humanity? On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity's Jennifer Ratner about their Hops for Habitat 2019 event. This Saturday enjoy 'Drinking Good Beer with Good Friends' all for a good cause. Ratner also covers misconceptions about Habitat for Humanity and what it takes to be a participant in the program.  You can purchase tickets for Hops for Habitat, here. 

Ready for ice cream? On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks Leopold's Ice Cream with Director of Marketing and Communications Carey Ferrara. She touches on the history of Leopold's Ice Cream, what you can expect at the 100th year block party and much more.  Leopold’s Ice Cream’s 100-year birthday block party goes down this Saturday, August 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 212 E. Broughton St.

This episode of the Do Savannah Podcast features an excerpt from the Difference Makers podcast. It is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Savannah Morning News opinion editor Adam Van Brimmer and features interviews with community leaders. Listen to the full episode with Zouves here: https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-savannah-now/difference-makers-episode-30-savannah-voice-festiv Subscribe to the podcast here. Read more about the 2019 Savannah Voice Festival here.

You can follow Nate Allen on IG, here. You can follow M.K. Smith on IG, here. On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with Comedians M.K. Smith and Nate Allen about the Savannah comedy scene and how it has changed over the past couple of years. The couple also discusses bombing a set, how race can play a part into a show and much more! Make sure to listen to the end for a special surprise that will keep you laughing.

You can visit Jessica Ann Best's website, here.  On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with Jessica Ann Best about The Savannah Voice Festival's seventh season where she will be performing at multiple events. She also discusses what makes the festival so unique and why there's an event for everyone during this season. Make sure to listen to the end for a special surprise that will blow you away. For tickets to the Savannah Voice Festival, click here.  For the latest on things to do, visit DoSavannah.com

On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with Rita D'Lavane about The Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue! D'Lavane also discusses why this show is different from other burlesque shows and an upcoming performance at The Jinx in downtown Savannah. You can purchase tickets here. 

On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks Savannah Carnaval with Hustle and Blow Dry Bar Owner Jessica Belfry. The event is July 27 at The Clyde Venue in downtown Savannah. You can purchase tickets below.  You can purchase tickets here.

Music featured on today's episode is Late Nights by FirePrince. You can follow FirePrince here. On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with Film Maker Kareem McMichael about ' Sunday in Savannah' , upcoming projects, and how the abortion bill signed by Governor Brian Kemp is affecting the Film industry in Savannah. You can follow McMichael here. 

Music featured on today's episode is SWISHH by JuQuinn Powell.  Website: https://www.juquinnpowell.com/ IG: @juquinnpowell  On today's episode of "What it Do" with Do Savannah., Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with Jay Trikha about getting Young Jeezy to Elan Savannah this Saturday.  On the other half of today's episode, Superfan Savannah State Professor Will Martin discusses growing up listening to Jeezy and the differences between music now and music during his era. To purchase tickets for Young Jeezy, click here.

Music featured on today's episode is Let Us Prey by 12th Planet. On today's episode of What it Do with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert talks with 12th Planet who has an upcoming show at Elan Savannah this Saturday. He talks about his relationship with fellow Dj Skrillex, how he got his name, and how crazy his shows can get! To purchase tickets for 12th Planet, click here. To purchase tickets for Bubbles, Brunch, and Beach, click here. Make sure to subscribe, because next week we are talking Young Jeezy who will be at Elan Savannah July 6. 

Do Savannah editor Joshua Peacock sits down with Well, Lit columnist Ariel Felton to discuss her summer reading list, what she enjoys to read at the beach and books to look out for. Read her latest column here.

This week's upcoming artist is Keaira Renee. On today's episode of What it Do with Do Savannah, Web Producer Asha Gilbert sits down with Jade Bills, Tasha D and Dixie D of the Downtown Delilah's about their upcoming show. On the second half of today's episode, Gilbert speaks with Marketing Director Jay Trickha and General Manger of Elan Savannah Nicole McMillan,  about some upcoming summer events you don't want to miss.  To purchase tickets for the Downtown Delilahs, click here. To purchase tickets for Elan Savannah, click here.

Dine Columnist Neil Gabbey sits down with Do Savannah Editor Joshua Peacock to discuss all the places you can eat this summer from Downtown Savannah, all the way to Tybee Island.  

This week's upcoming artist is CjayTheGreat. On the very first episode of What it Do, 94.1 the Beat's Cj That's My Dj joins Web Producer Asha Gilbert to talk about a jam-packed weekend featuring Rapper Young Dolph visiting Elan Savannah Saturday and free Father's Day events happening this weekend that all can attend. If you are an upcoming artist and would like your music featured on an episode of What it Do, please email your clean and edited music to agilbert@savannahnow.com. Make sure to subscribe and listen each week! Next week's special guest will feature the Downtown Delilahs.

Claire Sandow of Savannah’s Tourism Leadership Council joins Do Savannah Editor Joshua Peacock for a talk about all the things both locals and visitors can do in and around Savannah this summer.

In the last five years, Hilton Head native Hannah Wicklund and her band The Steppin Stones have gone from playing gigs in City Market as a cover band, to writing original material and touring with the likes of The Marshall Tucker Band, The Stone Temple Pilots, and playing massive festivals like Shaky Knees in Atlanta. They make a stop in Savannah, on a 30-date international tour, on May 9 at Barrelhouse South. Do Savannah Editor Joshua Peacock chatted with Wicklund for this week’s Do Savannah Podcast. Learn more at https://www.hannahwicklund.com/welcome

Mary Kay Andrews is no stranger to Savannah as she featured the Hostess City in many of her books. She returns to Savannah to debut her new novel, Sunset Beach, and speaks with multimedia content editor Zach Dennis about this book, its roots in her hometown and what she loves about Savannah. Learn more about the book here.

The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra’s Larsen Musician Spotlight series continues with another presentation of Celli, an all-female quartet of cellist who meld classical music with modern rock and pop through their own arrangements. Celli member Jessica Messere joined Do Savannah Editor Joshua Peacock in studio for this week’s podcast and Mary Beth Bryant joined the talk from her home in Atlanta. To learn more visit atlantacelli.com and savannahphilharmonic.org.

The Undergo music and arts festival will feature an all local lineup of musicians and visual artists, food trucks, activities and more on May 25. The event is free and open to the public.  Do Savannah Editor Joshua Peacock sat down with organizer Rachael Shaner to talk about the festival. Learn more at http://www.luluthegiant.com/undergo

Sulfur Studio’s co-founder Alexis Javier will host a closing reception for his latest exhibit, “Lineaje II,”  6 p.m. April 18 at In Vino Veritas. These drawings explore the stories of lineage and ancestral knowledge, drawing out the energy each subject embodies. This collection features Savannahians Javier connected with over the last eight years. Do Savannah Editor Joshua Peacock sat down with Javier to talk about the exhibit, art and Sulfur Studios. Learn more at sulfurstudios.org.

Poet and multi-media artist Elena Karina Byrne is making a stop in Savannah on the Georgia Poetry Circuit. Byrne will be at The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 E. Liberty St., April 8 at 7 p.m. for a free reading. Do Savannah Editor Joshua Peacock talked with Byrne about her career, poetry and many other things, ahead of her visit to Georgia.

The 30th annual Savannah Music Festival runs March 28-April 13. One of Savannah’s strongest cultural institutions, SMF has grown from the modest Savannah OnStage into a premier regional event over the last three decades. In this week’s Do Savannah Podcast, we borrowed a clip from the Difference Makers' podcast where Savannah Morning News Opinion Page Editor Adam Van Brimmer interviewed new SMF Executive Director David Pratt. Music this week comes from the Del McCoury band, who play March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lucas Theatre. You can find tickets for all the shows at savannahmusicfestival.org and all of our coverage of the festival at dosavannah.com/savannahmusicfestival

The Savannah Opera Company, which runs events year round and the Savannah VOICE Festival in the fall will host a number of special events this spring, including two co-productions with the Savannah Music Festival. Do Savannah Editor Joshua Peacock talked with co-founder Maria Zouves about a number of special events. Music this week is Savannah Opera Company co-founder baritone Sherrill Milnes delivering a performance of “Cortigiani vil razza dannata Rigoletto.” You can learn more at savannahvoicefestival.org.

The 2019 Savannah Stopover Music Festival is set for March 7-9 in downtown Savannah. Columnist Bill Dawers and Do Savannah Editor Joshua Peacock chat about the annual indie music festival. For more coverage of Stopover visit dosavannah.com/savannah-stopover. For tickets and schedule visit savannahstopover.com. Music this week is from Savannah’s The Train Wrecks.

SCAD’s deFINE Art is an annual program of special commissions, exhibitions, lectures and performances hosted across all of their campuses. This year’s program runs Feb. 26-28. Savannah Morning News Daily Content Editor Heather Henley and art columnist Kristopher Monroe chatted with curator Storm Janse van Rensburg about this year’s program. Visit savannahnow.com to read more about the event and scad.edu for the full schedule.