Chalk Dinosaur Podcast

If we want to feel inspiration, we must not wait for it to find us, but rather, we must seek it out and cultivate it. If we feed it, it will grow. If we neglect it, it will wither.

In this episode I share my thoughts on actively seeking and maintaining an inspired state.

In this episode I sit down with Jeremy Colbert who is a Pittsburgh based singer/songwriter, guitar and terrapan player. Jeremy plays in a Pittsburgh folk rock band called Nameless in August, but this episode focuses on his upcoming solo album called Spirit Maze and the story behind it. His solo artist alias is Taragape. The album release show is this Saturday, February 22nd, 2020. Details and links below!

Artist: Taragape

Album: Spirit Maze (Available 2.22.2020)

Bandcamp: www.taragape.bandcamp.com

Album Release Show: Saturday, 2.22.2020 • 6-9pm

Venue: Dragon's Den • 1008 Amity St • Homestead, PA

Album Art (wood):Naked Geometry • https://www.facebook.com/WisdomAndWork/

Album Art (painting): Krystaleyez • https://www.krystleyez.com/

Nameless in August: https://namelessinaugust.bandcamp.com/releases 

Press release for Spirit Maze and the accompanying release show:

Jeremy Colbert, of folk-rock band Nameless in August, spent most of 2019 working to bring the album “Spirit Maze” to fruition. What began as a solo album with healing intentions has grown into a music entity seeking to support community and cultivate consciousness. The origin of the name stems from agápe, one of seven different words for ‘love’ by the ancient Greek culture, meaning unconditional love or love for humanity.

This unique album features handpan (inverted steel drum) arranged with strings intertwined with conscious guitar and lyric compositions. It is truly a sonic journey of reflection.

The album will be released on 02-22-20, 6-9pm at the Dragon’s Den, a new venue serving the youth community of Homestead by establishing an indoor ropes course and zip line. The Dragon’s Den will officially open this summer and 18% of tickets sold will benefit the venue. https://dragonsdenpgh.org/

For all event info and to purchase tickets, visit:

https://bit.ly/3blEq2L

Taragápe will perform the album in its entirety as a 5-piece ensemble featuring Jeremy Colbert

The all-star lineup includes supporting musicians:

Scott & Rosanna

Entertainment from circus arts performers:

Camille Zamboni (contortionist) and Ishkaday (dancer, light/fire spinner & acrobat)

Live painting by the renowned Seth Leibowitz

Empath Sober Bar will be serving locally-sourced intentionally-infused non-alcoholic beverages

Laser-cut album merchandise designed by Naked Geometry

Production by Xenon Entertainment

Event coordination by TJ Parker-Young of Bricolage Theater Company

In this episode I tell the story of Chalk Dinosaur, from the first time I held an instrument all the way to the present time. All of the iterations of Chalk Dinosaur from solo project to full band.

In this episode I have a conversation with Michael Berger, bassist and writer for a Pittsburgh band called The Clock Reads. I would describe their music as a fusion of jazz, jam, funk, and latin. They just released a new album called Gnomon which is the main catalyst for our conversation today. You can find The Clock Reads at the links listed below. Happy New Year! Time to put a new ring in the tree trunk.

http://www.theclockreads.band/

https://theclockreads.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/theclockreads/

On this episode I talk with my friend Sean Howard. If you go to any of the smaller PA music festivals, you've probably seen Sean running sound or lights. I met Sean at a festival called FarmJammaLamma in 2016. He was one of the lighting and sound engineers as well as a performer. In this conversation we talk about his work as a lighting and sound engineer, his band, and the recording studio project he is currently building.

https://www.facebook.com/SHOrchestra/

https://www.facebook.com/soundbarproductions/

In this episode I talk about a bunch of random stuff, both related and unrelated to Chalk Dinosaur. Recent and upcoming performances, reflections, and a bunch of random thoughts.

In this episode I talk about some of my methods and thoughts on mixing.

This episode features songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist Shane McLaughlin of the Pittsburgh folk band Buffalo Rose. In this conversation we talk about songwriting, recording, journaling, and a bunch of other random stuff.

Links:

Buffalo Rose Website

Buffalo Rose Spotify

Facebook

Bandcamp

The River Song (live clip from the beginning of the episode)

Rocketship (single)

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the keys to prolificity and finishing ideas.

In this episode I reflect on the results of my "Lifestyle Design Experiment" in which I observe the following daily practices for one month:

1. Wake up at 4:30am

2. 15 minutes of meditation

3. 3 pages of journaling

4. 1 hour of exercise

5. 1 gallon of water

6. Write tomorrows task list before bed

7. No alcohol, cigarettes or recreational drugs

In a nutshell, I had a remarkably productive month with a significantly higher and more consistent energy level.

In this episode I also talk about the new album, upcoming shows, and future projects.

Links to things referenced in this episode:

New Album - Sunset: https://chalkdinosaur.com/music

New Album - Sunset (AIFF): https://chalkdinosaur.com/product/340142

Mindfulness in Plain English: https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-English-Bhante-Henepola-Gunaratana/dp/0861719069/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=mindfulness+in+plain+english&qid=1572187995&sr=8-3

November 1st Show: https://www.facebook.com/events/970980936572262/

November 15th Show: https://www.facebook.com/events/2464105653872118/