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A little over a year ago I visited Justin Evans in Charlotte, North Carolina, for his residency showcase at Goodyear Arts. I originally got in touch with Justin after coming across his indescribable experimental podcast project Mystery Meat. We met at the Goodyear Arts building and recorded a little echo chamber. I’m overjoyed listening […]
A little over a year ago I visited Justin Evans in Charlotte, North Carolina, for his residency showcase at Goodyear Arts. I originally got in touch with Justin after coming across his indescribable experimental podcast project Mystery Meat, and was blown away by the group performance he gave of shouted texts he’d worked on […]
Ghost Trees Ghost Trees are Seth Nanaa on drums and Brent Bagwell on tenor saxophone. Nanaa (ex-Indian Summer) and Bagwell met in NYC in 2000. Along with bassist Jordon Schranz, they formed The Eastern Seaboard. That trio toured the US relentlessly, releasing two records with legendary Italian label Black Saint and a fistful of vinyl and CDs from Tigerasylum Records. After playing together for over a decade, they began investigating the duo format in earnest and released their debut 10" picture disc on the Future Recordings label in 2012. September of 2014 saw the release of their LP, The New Gravity. In June of 2016, the duo - expanded to a big band as part of a month-long residency at Goodyear Arts - released a double 7" called Goodyear. Their most recent effort, an LP entitled The Fascination, was released in October of 2017. www.ghost-trees.com Space-Saver Horn and drums come together like matter in a black hole, dense and inescapable. – Bill Meyer, Downbeat Magazine 4/5 Stars Based in Charlottesville VA, Travis Thatcher (Voice of Saturn, Judi Chicago) and Steve Snider (Golden Glasses, Cataract Camp) utilize saxophones, drums, fx and self-designed electronics to produce a dynamic, wooly wall of noise containing within as much nuance as it does concussive power. Space-Saver is the real-time combination of Snider and Thatcher’s diverse musical experiences and tastes, including free jazz, doom metal, acid techno, ambient and minimal synth music. space-saver.bandcamp.com Kittie Cooper Kittie Cooper is a composer, performer, and educator based in Charlottesville, Virginia. She makes art that incorporates feminism and explores the spectrum between silliness and seriousness. Her work has been called "highly original and wonderfully fun". She is interested in text and graphic scores, improvisation, and DIY electronic instruments. She has recently performed and presented at festivals and conferences including SPLICE, Electronic Music Midwest, N_SEME, and MOXsonic Festival. She also performs locally in Charlottesville as a guitarist, electronic musician, and improviser. Kittie teaches music for students with visual impairments at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind. She holds a BM from Northwestern University in music education and guitar performance, and is pursuing a Master’s degree in special education at George Mason University. In her spare time, she enjoys taking care of the stray cats in her neighborhood. kittiecooper.com TELEMETRY is an unconventional music series, showcasing bold new musical compositions, new instrumentation, and unique collaborations across space and genre. Each transmission is recorded live at The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative, in partnership with UVA Arts and The UVA Music Department in Charlottesville Virginia. For more information, visit thebridgepai.org
Spoken-Word artist Tomas J. Stanton shares his poetic piece on "Who I Am." Powerful and honest look at his understanding of himself and others. Sponsored by The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group, LLC and the Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission in the city of Goodyear, Arizona. storyrise.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storyrise/support
Storyteller Sean Buvala tells an old, winter folktale that has roots in many cultures. What really fills a house? Sponsored by The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group, LLC and the Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission in the city of Goodyear, Arizona. storyrise.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storyrise/support
Journalist Robin Marty focuses on threats to the Supreme Court decision Roe v Wade, that legalized abortion in all 50 states in 1973. Her new book, Handbook for a Post-Roe America, is action-oriented, anticipating a variety of actions that limit women’s access to safe, legal abortion, including the new Supreme Court overturning the Roe decision. Robin will be talking about the Handbook at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill this Friday (March 15th), and at Goodyear Arts in Charlotte on Saturday (March 16th) (both in support of Carolina Abortion Fund). Recent Interviews, Links:Robin Marty Blogspot: http://robinmartyonline.blogspot.com/p/contact.htmlNARAL’s Morning After : https://prochoiceohio.org/2019/01/24/talking-post-roe-america-robin-marty/The Nation : https://www.thenation.com/article/abortion-roe-illegal-robin-marty/BitchMedia : https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/robin-marty-handbook-post-roe-americaThe Thom Hartmann Program (YouTube Video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi1U0EmZQKkRobin Marty authored articles in Rolling Stone : https://www.rollingstone.com/author/robin-marty/Robin Marty Patreon (crowd funding) page: https://www.patreon.com/robinmartyLA Review of Books: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/thinking-about-the-what-ifs-a-conversation-with-robin-marty-about-handbook-for-a-post-roe-america/#!Huffpost : https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/opinion-marty-roe-wade-kennedy-abortion_us_5b34279fe4b0b5e692f42b42Matthew Filipowicz Show (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ScMQB-yQb4Ask an Anti (Marty’s own new podcast): https://robinmarty.podbean.com/Stay Tuned with Preet (Pete Buttigieg interview) : https://www.npr.org/podcasts/551791730/stay-tuned-with-preetYouTube video of this Episode: https://youtu.be/dTldAcfXcxITriangle Talk Show website: https://TriangleTalkShow.com
Storyteller Harriet Cole tells of a "cleansing fire" in New Mexico at Cerro Grande in the year 2000. "They had burned away, in that fire, some of the oldest, nastiest underbrush in the area." This is a strong story about relationships and cultures. Sponsored by The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group, LLC and the Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission in the city of Goodyear, Arizona. storyrise.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storyrise/support
Matt Cosper is founder and artistic director of XOXO, an experimental theater ensemble in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has created eight original works for the stage since 2009, winning Charlotte Magazine’s Best of the Best Award for theater twice. His professional theater credits include acting and directing with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte, the Oregon Children's Theatre, Actors Theatre of Charlotte, Carolina Actors Studio Theatre and Theatre Charlotte. In addition to his work as a theater maker, he is a member of the Goodyear Arts collective, curating exhibitions and artist residencies in Charlotte. Matt is a member of the Network of Ensemble Theatres and the American Association for Theatre and Education. He is also Director of Theatre Arts at Charlotte Latin School, an independent day school. He earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Performance from Greensboro College. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in theater making, the fractal nature of existence, Zen koans, magical realism and accessing the sublime. IN THIS EPISODE Matt explains the term ‘theater maker.’ He discusses theater as an art form and the role of the audience in witnessing theater. He describes his original work as a playwright and director. He talks about the presence of clowns and the absurd in his work. Matt discusses inviting people into a liminal space of reality and accessing the sublime. He connects the appeal of theater to the sacredness of the present. He shares what he asks of the audience in theater making. He answers whether he thinks of himself as a Matt talks about reconciling faith with skepticism in his work. He addresses the fractal nature of existence and eternal return. He responds to whether his work is similar to Zen koans. He answers whether he feels an obligation to entertain. Matt discusses the influence of David Lynch, Magical Realists and the Romantics. He talks about being born in California, his ancestry and his genetic predispositions. He reflects on having a ‘Lucifer complex’ and the guilt he carries. He recalls the biography that led him to read Symbolist poetry. Matt identifies the book that has everything that he can ask for in a work of art. He considers whether his plays are chapters from the same book. He talks about his spiritual teacher and mentor. He reveals the people who haunt his work and what his work is really about. Matt addresses what is beyond the veil. plus Mark's Personal Word Essay: Powers and Principalities To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning
Short and sweet, here are four super short interviews with audience members + Sean Buvala about the first StoryRise Goodyear. The whole thing is less than four minutes. http://storyrise.com. Sponsored by The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group, LLC and the Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission in the city of Goodyear, Arizona. storyrise.com. Don't foget to subscribe, favorite and maybe even throw some financial support our way. Yeah, we'll take your 99 cents. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storyrise/support
Storyteller Kim Porter tells her personal tale of salsa and marriage. It's pretty spicy. The salsa is, at least. Recorded live. Contains mild adult language. Sponsored by The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group, LLC and the Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission in the city of Goodyear, Arizona. storyrise.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storyrise/support
Glenda Bonin tells her folktale story of "Old Blue" in this live recording from StoryRise Goodyear on November 1, 2018. Sponsored by The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group, LLC and the Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission in the city of Goodyear, Arizona. storyrise.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storyrise/support
Sean Buvala (seantells.com) tells his slightly-warped version of a goofy "Three Little Javelinas in Superior, Arizona." Recorded live November 1, 2018 at "StoryRise: Goodyear" sponsored by The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group, LLC and the Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission in the city of Goodyear, Arizona. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storyrise/support
Amy Herman is a visual artist, entrepreneur and community builder. Her photography is in the permanent collections of several museums, including the Kresge Art Center in East Lansing and The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, and has been shown in numerous galleries, including at The Light Factory and at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte. Amy is the co-director of Goodyear Arts, an artist in residency and event space initiative, and owner of Vintage Charlotte, a pop-up market of vintage and hand-made vendors. She is a recipient of the Charlotte magazine 2015 Charlottean of the Year Award. Amy earned a BFA in Fine Arts from Michigan State University and an MFA in Photography from Columbia College, Chicago. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in photography, identity and memory, and creating the community that you want to live in. IN THIS EPISODE Amy explains what makes an artist an artist and what makes her an artist. She answers how she sees her role in the community and whether her work in the community is art. She describes her recent photography exhibit at Central Piedmont Community College. Amy shares what identity, masking and memory have to do with what she photographs. She talks about what she hopes viewers feel looking at her work and whether an audience informs the work she creates. She states whether she produces art to be sold. She discusses a photography series of hers called 'Relative Intimacy' and the staging of intimate moments. She addresses whether what a photograph captures is 'real.' Amy talks about Goodyear Arts, the exhibit space and artist in residency program she co-launched, and the four words that inspired it. She shares what she learned through each iteration of Goodyear Arts. She explains the criteria Goodyear Arts uses to select resident artists. Amy discusses Vintage Charlotte, a business she launched, and whether it is an extension of themes she explores in her photography. She answers whether administrative work is coming at the cost of her art. Amy reveals what she wants. She discusses the connection between her and Charlotte magazine. She talks about growing up in the suburbs of Detroit, how her parents supported and influenced her, what was important to her growing up, and whether she is today who she expected to be. Amy answers what photographer she admires and whether she wants to produce a photography book of her own. She reveals what's next for her and the role magic is playing. Amy shares the life she wants to look back on. Mark Peres adds a personal word that begins this way, "Before my conversation with Amy I looked at the photographs she created that had been exhibited at the Ross Gallery at Central Piedmont Community College and was now available for view on her personal artist website. I was immediately drawn in..." To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning
We were joined by the amazing Amy Bagwell and Amy Herman of Goodyear Arts to discuss the program and how it has evolved over the past year. John also details who Romare Bearden was and we hear the first installment of a new supportive words segment.