Jared goes on a solo mission to visit with figurative and abstract painter Catherine Woskow out at her art studio tucked away in the local foothills amongst the ferns and fruit trees.  Woskow grew up in Mendocino County, but left to study painting at Bradford Liberal Arts College in Massachusetts on a scholarship straight out of high school.  From there, she studied abroad at Koninklijke Academy of Art in the Netherlands and quickly built a presence in the art world in the U.S. and abroad.  She invited Art Revolution to come view her newest paintings called the “Limbo” series.  Her use of color and her abstract-figurative style dazzles the eyes and invokes raw, visceral human response to her work.  I was honored to be invited to her home and studio to enjoy a conversation about creativity, painting and life.  Enjoy Episode 22 with this local talent and widely acclaimed artist/painter Catherine Woskow.

View Catherine's Art @ www.catherinewoskow.com

The Art Revolution Podcast welcomes Edgar Castro for episode 21.  He started photography in high school and recently has toured the world with the metal band Death Angel capturing the band’s shows through his lens and honing his unique, signature style.  Growing up a musician, and even touring the country with a thrash band out of high school, Castro polished his chops as a bassist and vocalist on the road.  He then joined Goreskin Coffin, a Ukiah based Black Death Metal, Grind band where he plays bass, after studying music at Mendocino College for a few years.  Working as a barista at Black Oak Coffee and a bartender, Edgar decided to show his tile artwork at The Lot on Main gaining confidence in the process and parlaying his artistic eye into the world of photography beginning his journey as a professional photographer.  He has since become one of the premier videographers and photographers in the metal scene and continues to spread his wings working as a photographer at The AfterShock Festival prowling the pit and earning a reputation with his unique eye and getting the shot no matter the chaos surrounding him.  We were blessed to sit down with this up and coming talent and hear his origin story from his humble beginnings in Ukiah.  You can find his photography@ e.castro.photography on Instagram and look for him at local shows and weddings capturing magic moments through his lens for us all to enjoy.

Producer, musician and local business owner Tommy G joins Art Revolution for an in depth conversation about cultivating local arts and culture in Mendocino County. Originally hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Tom ventured out west to find the counter-culture movement that had planted its roots in Mendocino County and he ended up on a farm up on Spy Rock road outside of Laytonville. He immediately knew he wasn’t in Kansas anymore or in this case Chicago.  Mendo wrapped its open arms around him and he never left, eventually buying a piece of property outside of Willits where he started a homestead and purchased Burrito Exquisito in the 90’s. He became a mainstay house musician at Shanachie Pub in downtown Willits also playing with his band This Cult of Ours.  From there, he has launched Tommy G Presents which organized Willits Fest in the summer of 2025.  It was well received and attended with maximum support from the community featuring local musicians, artists and vendors.  His latest event is Day of the Divine on November 8th (12-6pm) at the The Willits Art Center featuring The Real Sarahs, Senefoli w/ Gigi Cano, Alyra Rose, Summer Rose, Luna Zaka, Joey Vayda/bellydance and crystal bowl sound healing w/ Erin Corley.  Tommy G discusses music, community and cultivating and nurturing the “Mendo Sound” here in Mendocino County to showcase our local muscians and talent.  He shares his wisdom and experience with the guys, inspiring them both to continue helping to push the underground live music and art scene forward for the next generation of emerging, creative, local innovators.

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Folk-tronic, psychedelic trip-hop, looping artist, producer, singer-songwriter Alyra Rose joins Art Revolution to talk about the healing power of music, sound and frequency.  She is a yoga teacher, body-worker, wellness advocate and an "alchemical songstress devoted to the transformation of humanity through embodied soulful awakening."  Alyra joined the podcast on the Autumnal Equinox to lay our offerings at the alter of sound and music, tapping into the power of the muse of creativity and self expression.  Alyra's journey of self discovery through the creative process, began early in life beginning to write songs at age 10 and eventually learning to play guitar as way of bringing those words to others and healing herself.  She is a talented writer, lyricist, poet and guitar player who fuses genres and combines poignant lyrics with melodic harmonies and primal beats. You can find her music on streaming platforms under the name Alyra Rose and on IG @alyrarosemusicat.  Enjoy this unique and talented local Mendo artist, who is heightening consciousness and positively influencing the world through empowerment, music and art.  Look for her upcoming new single, "Three Black Crows" coming out soon and enjoy a very special, healing episode of Art Revolution. 

Art Revolution welcomes Sid Cooperrider, an eccentric, free-thinker whose family started the Ukiah Brewing Company in 2000.  It was the 1st organic brewery/restaurant in California and the 3rd in the nation.  The Cooperrider family led the 'Measure H" campaign, using UBC as a headquarters to lead the charge against GMO crops in Mendocino County.  They succeeded and were integral in helping to keep Monsanto from bringing their genetically engineered crops into Mendocino County's agricultural eco-system.  Sid helped to run and operate the Ukiah Brewery until 2012 and helped to push the local Ukiah music scene forward, providing open mics and welcoming countless big name performers to downtown Ukiah. The Cooperrider family decided to sell the brewery in 2012 and Sid now lives off-grid in the redwoods near Montgomery Woods caring for the family land.  Sid currently works in hospitality at Orr Hot Springs and recently published a coloring book with his original, free-hand drawn designs available at www.sidart.net.  Jared and Sid know each other from the brewery days and reminisce about a specific chaotic night that pushed them both to their absolute breaking points, ending in a failure of epic proportion.  Sid is a talented guitar player, a computer tech wiz and sits on the Mendo Utopia board of directors.  We hope you enjoy Episode 18 with our friend and musical compadre, Sid Cooperrider.  

Links:

https://www.sidart.net/

https://mendofever.com/2022/01/03/the-mendocino-county-treehouse-that-is-the-stuff-of-dreams/

https://www.namemotherearth.com/

Art Revolution sits down with the man, the myth, the legend Justin Capri for Episode 17.  Justin is an entrepreneur, father, husband and community organizer responsible for spearheading the construction of the Ukiah Skate Park and starting numerous successful local businesses.  With deep roots in Mendocino County, Justin has been an integral staple in the local skate community as the owner of Freedom Skate Shop which became ground zero for local skate culture and advocating for the building of the Ukiah Skate Park.  Since then, Justin has gone on to do big things in the cannabis industry helping to promote and create award winning product lines like Farmer and The Felon, Absolute Extracts and Care By Design under his previous company Cannacraft.  He now has launched a new brand called Soma-Rosa which is a farm to consumer cannabis brand using cutting edge technology and genetics to produce the highest quality product to the consumer. He also Co-Founded Gateway Mendocino reviving the 12-acre property which was  previously the site of The Solar Living Institute in Hopland (Founded by John Schaeffer in 1998) where they honored the roots of the land while also bringing a hip, innovative vision for it's future.  Gateway hosts a plethora of events from weddings, to non-profit benefits, to music and art gatherings offering glamping and an immersive getaway and retreat for health and wellness events, company retreats and the arts.  Chill out and relax with one of Ukiah's homegrown legends Justin Capri, a visionary and down to earth human-being who has blended his skill sets in networking and business to help build a better community in Mendocino County and beyond. Nick and Jared were blessed to sit down and share Justin's story with our listeners.  And, with that we give you Episode 17: Justin Capri.

Drummer, Poet, DJ, Hip Hop Producer, MC and critical catalyst for the inspiration behind The Lot on Main Cassidy Cantwell joins The Art Revolution Podcast to talk music, community and creativity.  Hailing from Willits, California Cassidy was introduced to music early by his father, local musician Michael Cantwell-keyboardist for Blue Luke and former instructor at Calpella Elementary School.  Cassidy plays in multiple bands down in Sonoma County: Parade Garden, Under A New Sun and is the drummer in the backing band for neo-soul singer Simone Mosley.  He also performs solo as an MC, producing his own beats and spitting his own rhymes. You can find his music on the outro to this episode and on Instagram @cassmakesmusic. Cass goes way back with Nick our host, to their high school dayz and the two reminisce about playing baseball together and hosting underground art and hip-hop events like Flight 707 at Leopold Collective in Willits.  Together, this dynamic duo have collaborated on numerous underground music and art events creating a synergy of creative optimism and friendship.  Kick back, relax, enjoy Episode 16 and feel the bond, brotherhood and friendship of two kindred spirits both on a mission to share art, music and human connection with their respective Nor Cal communities.

Mendocino College Art Instructor and Gallery Director Jazzminh Moore returns to The Art Revolution Podcast to discuss the upcoming opening of “Urban Introversion”, the latest art exhibition at the Mendocino College Art Gallery featuring original figure-drawing inspired oil paintings, charcoal drawings and intaglio prints by Moore's mentor Yu Ji. Yu Ji studied at the Central Academy of Fine Art in Beijing before moving to New York where he completed two masters degrees in painting and printmaking. He then taught in the art department at California State University Long Beach for 35 years where Jazzminh attended his courses. Also featured in the exhibition is Lost in Transection, a collaborative video installation by Joe Ren. The Opening is (September 4th 4:30-6:30pm) at the Mendocino College Gallery. 

She also discusses the new auxiliary MC POP-UP Gallery at The Lot on Main September 5th (5-8pm) for 1st Friday Art Walk featuring " Sound, Mind and Charcoal" drawings of local musicians by Mendocino College students. Currently, Jazzminh also has her original art on display at two other art venues open during the art walk, Mixtapeat Medium Gallery’s new downtown location and "Art of Wonder" at The Grace Hudson Museum featuring work by Antoinette von Grone, Micah Sanger, Jazzminh Moore and Red Wolf among others. There will be a panel discussion: “Artists Talking Wonder” on (Thursday September 11th from 7-8pm) featuring the artists listed above. 

Jazzminh is a true asset to this community with her knowledge, talent and grace. It is our pleasure to have her back on the podcast for a second time.  Without further ado, we give you art instructor, mother, artist and kind, genuine human-being, Jazzminh Moore.

Links below:

https://www.mendocino.edu/art-gallery

https://www.gracehudsonmuseum.org/

https://thelotonmain.com/

Sometimes you just gotta get political and have difficult conversations!  Art Revolution goes to uncharted territory and opens a dialogue about the deterioration of our ability to talk to our neighbors with whom we may not agree.  We welcomed Nick's friend Shauna Kuperscmidt to offer her perspective, sitting in for a conversation with the guys about politics and the corrosion of society due to social media and political tribalism.  Join The Art Revolution Podcast for an honest conversation about how to stay sane and civil to our fellow citizens and neighbors, (especially the ones with different view points and belief systems) and how to find common ground, focusing on our similarities as human beings and neighbors. Like Bob Marley said, 'They don't want to see us unite.  All they want us to do, is keep on fussin' and fightin'.    

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Drum & Bass/Ragga Jungle Vinyl Dj Luna Assassin joins the Podcast for a candid conversation about juggling life as a single mother and navigating her journey on the festival circuit as Luna Assassin.  Born in Austin, Texas and raised in Willits, California, her Nor-Cal roots run deep and her infectious enthusiasm and passion for the music that she loves comes through in every set and performance that she delivers from the stage.  We traveled to Area 101, the iconic birth-place of The Emerald Cup which is infamous for being a "Beacon of Cannabis Culture" and interviewed her live from the Myco County Fair 2025 "Bass, Dub & Unity:  Babylon Beatdown" Event.  It was a Mendo adventure taking the Art Revolution Podcast on the open road and exploring some of the hidden gems that only Mendocino County can offer.  Sit back for part 1 live from the Myco County Fair and Part 2 from the Art Revolution Studio.  We were honored to get to know this Mendocino County homegrown talent.  She is truly a genuine soul and a unique, free-spirited artist.  The sound killa' herself, using beats and vibration to tap into the primitive art of dance, sound and the healing power of music.  Enjoy episode 13: with Luna Assassin.