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This week we are joined by artist Kate Windley and her son Leo.   Kate was born in the agricultural region of northeastern North Carolina. She grew up in a small coastal community located on the Pamlico Sound. For her undergraduate degree she attended two different universities: Appalachian State University and East Carolina University, where she received her B.F.A. in Painting and Drawing. Professor Windley received her M.F.A. from the University of Georgia in Painting and Drawing and has exhibited works at the International Print Center, The Anderson, and Berry College as well as working in partnership with the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation.

Her art focuses on the connections between the expressive qualities of drawing along with the repetition and use of a matrix in screen printing. She is currently making her art and raising her son, Leo, in Athens, Georgia.

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This week we speak with the Deaf Condors.  Deaf Condors is a heavy rock duo made up of brothers Bob Jesus Alvarez and Darrick Alvarez.  Bob and Darrick are not only amazing musicians but also really funny guys.  Don't miss this awesome episode.  Warning this episode contains explicit language.

For more info on Deaf Condors:

https://www.facebook.com/deafcondors/

https://deafcondors.bandcamp.com

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Today we talk with playwright, musician, and now gubernatorial candidate President Boddie.  Learn about his work with at risk youth and using art to make their lives better.  We also talk about his early start in music and his current quest to become Governor of Georgia.  

You can find more info about President at:
www.governorboddie2022.org/

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Today's guest is Bowen Craig of Bilbo Books Publishing.   Bowen Craig and Bill Bray founded Bilbo Books in 2006. If you have a story you want to tell about your life and family that needs to be preserved and passed down through the generations, contact Bowen  through www.BilboBooks.com.

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Born-and-raised Athenian Lillah Lawson doesn’t contain herself when it comes to literary genres. Dabbling in horror, southern gothic, fantasy, thrillers and historical fiction, she loves to write outside the lines, blurring different genres to explore the common threads between people. She is the author of three published works: Monarchs Under the Sassafras Tree, Dead Rockstar, and The Wolfden, with a fourth novel, So Long, Bobby, forthcoming in 2023. Find out more about her books, stories, essays and other projects on lillahlawson.com, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @ LillahLawson. 

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This episode we talk  with Joe and Markus of the record store, lifestyle brand, and concert promoter Shadebeast and Shadebeast presents.  Begun as a one-room record shop in 2017, Shadebeast has evolved into a notorious booking and promotions company, as well as the world's premier heavy metal streetwear brand for music heads that value authenticity over mainstream acceptance.

For more info on Shadebeast and Shadebeast Presents:

https://shadebeast.com

https://www.facebook.com/shadebeastpresents/

https://www.instagram.com/shadebeast/

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Season 3 kicks off with Jameson Tankersley of the band Jameson Tank.

Jameson Tank is a high-energy rock band formed in the legendary music town of Athens, Georgia. The brainchild of lead singer Jameson Tankersley, he released his debut solo EP in the summer of 2019, to a overwhelmingly strong response. Following the EP’s success and growing excitement, Jameson realized he would need some top notch musicians to help him bring his music to the stage. He recruited Conner Ankerich on drums, Bryce Burnette on Lead Guitar and Javier Solozardo on Bass Guitar. Together, they officially became ‘Jameson Tank’ in 2020 and began playing shows – including a 30 date ‘Too Hot To Hold’ Tour spanning across the southeast. Consisting of an amazing energy, the band owns every corner of the stage while simultaneously playing upbeat originals and classic covers. Together, they plan to expand their grasp in  2022, one venue at a time.

The Jameson on the Rocks Podcast is a passion project created and hosted by Athens rock musician ‘Jameson Tank’. With the goal of telling fellow musicians stories, finding new perspectives and digging deeper on life – Jameson brings on weekly guests from all backgrounds of life to discuss their music, struggles, ambitions and inspirations. Founded in 2020 in Athens, Georgia.

Find out more about Jameson's band and podcast at:
The podcast Youtube Channel 
https://www.jamesontank.com

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The last episode of Season 2 is a great one.  We talk with artist and musician Will Eskridge.  Learn about Will's journey and the great art he is producing today.  You can find more info about Will at:

https://www.willeskridge.com

You can find out more about his new band Fog After Dusk on Instagram  at https://www.instagram.com/fogafterdusk/

We hope you enjoyed season 2 and we will be back early 2022 with Season 3.  We have some updated equipment  for better sound, some great guests and a slightly improved format.  Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out!

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Voted in 2015 Athens, Ga Best Hip Hop Artist. BlackNerdNinja has been touring and building his buzz. He has opened for legendary acts like Third Big Star, Blackalicious, Nappy Roots, OpenMikeEagle, Kungfu Vampire, LockSmith, and Turquoise Jeep. He has also collaborated with legendary west coast artist KXNG CROOKED/Crooked.  We talk with him  about his musical journey and also his journey as a comic book creator.  Check out some of his great work at his website blacknerdninja.com and on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zbQdjll948KwBjkQ7CI0h

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Toi Mekhi is a local actor who made her debut on the movie "Remember the Titans" as a featured extra.  She has gone on to do theater, commercials and teaching.  Her latest role is in the upcoming dystopian comic adaptation of DMZ on HBO Max set to be released in early 2022.  Toi has some great advice for those interested in acting wheter it is in film, theater, or commercials.  Don't miss this fascinating conversation.  You can find out more about her acting company Star Academy and  upcoming classes and workshops by emailing her at [email protected].  We hope you enjoy the episode.