In this episode musician and instructor Victor Sawyer tunes us in on how struggle motivated him to take a chance after putting in the time to become a master at the craft he was preparing for.   Stax Music Academy Memphis Music Initiative Hope Clayburn The Dead SoldiersZoo Boo 2016  

Suggested Episode - Episode 34 with Lisa Michaels musician and comedianne

Billy - "I'm far too busy" - Anonymous Eso - "Embrace your inner Memphis" - Eso Tolson

In this episode Crissy Clements of Broad Escape Rooms clues us in on our melting planet, becoming a zombie, and coming up with ideas in the shower.   Until October 31st, you can go to broadescaperooms.com to reserve your own escape room experience in "The Outbreak" and if you input the code "CREATIVE", get 10% off your booking.   Broad Escape Rooms Facebook | Twitter

In this episode Matthew Martin astounds us with his fervent passion for cinema and the Black Lodge family, and how he's working with Craig Brewer to turn the oldest library in Memphis into a world of pure imagination. PLUS the future of Black Lodge!!   Brewer and Black Lodge Pandemonium Cinema Showcase The Roller Derby Picture Show 6:30pm on September 24th Cossitt library, 33 Front Street  

Time Warp Drive-In: PARANOID VISIONS: THE FILMS OF JOHN CARPENTER They Live! In the Mouth of Madness The Thing Prince of Darkness 7:30pm on Sept 16th Malco Summer Drive-In. Movies start at dusk - $10 a person for the whole night!

Suggested Episode - Episode 26 with Mike McCarthy and the Time-Warp Drive-In!

In this episode with photographer Tommy Kha we dig deep into recognition and reconciliation particularly with the people of his past, his hometown of Memphis, and graduating from Yale and somehow becoming a stand-up comedian.   He's already held the book signing for A Real Imitation, which we talk about in this episode, but until Sept 17th can run by Crosstown Arts to feast your eyes on Tommy's curated photography and video gallery titled, Anthology: Somewhere Not Here, which we also discuss.    Anthology: Somewhere Not Here August 19 through Sept 17, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm Crosstown Arts - 422 N Cleveland St, Memphis, Tennessee 38104   Tommy Kha Instagram | Twitter | Email

Richard Douglas Jones discusses his comedic course from open mics to opening for Patti Labelle and beyond. He also covers his podcast, Black Nerd Power, which co-hosted by Markus, Kimber, and Richard. Each week they discuss the worlds of Sci & Fantasy from a black POV. Richard Douglas Jones Black Nerd Power Podcast @bnpifyanasty (Twitter) @black.nerd.power (IG) @rdouglasjones EPK: https://www.rooftoppro.com/artists/richard-jones

Josh and Sean are taking storytelling to a new level with a two-man show augmented with audience participation. Find tickets at oxfordfringefest.com. #2dudes will be Friday, August 12th, 9pm at the Shelter on Van Buren.  

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  Art-er Limits Presents: #2dudes Friday, August 12 at 9 PM - 10:30 PM 1221 Van Buren Ave, Oxford, Mississippi 38655   Arter-Limits Oxford Fringe Festival August 11-14, 2016 Festival Schedule Buy your tickets here

In this episode we tap into the idea of controlled chaos with Adam Farmer, whose dual role of artist and curator involves a great deal of sacrifice, purposeful improvisation, and something he calls "strategic hoarding".   Also discussed were stories of extraterrestrial visitations at home, daily trips to the basketball court, and his monday through friday gig at a trucking company.   Get on over to www.avantgauze.com to check out some of his work and be sure peel through the photo albums at www.facebook.com/glitchmemphis to witness the transformation of a living room into a monthly collaborative art experience!   Untitled Part II (Encore) Friday, July 22 at 6 PM GLITCH - 2180 Cowden Ave., Memphis, Tennessee 38104   Suggested Episode - Episode 19 with Heather Pike former creative partner at Tart

Andrew "we have art in order not to die of the truth" - Friedrich Nietzsche Billy "you can mimic the result but not the creativity" - Sonya Teclai

This episode artist and designer Corkey Sinks uncovers demonbabies, tagging turtles in the desert, and we ponder moon landing deniers. Something we missed in the episode is Corkey is the designer over at the Dixon, so when you see upcoming promos there you'll be seeing her good works. Corkey's big announcement is Walls Divide Press, a collaboration with her husband Jesse Butcher, bringing back the days of zines and creative publications.   CorkeySinks.com Instagram | Demon Baby Project | Walls Divide Episode co-host Bryan Rollins Bryan Rollins.com Twitter | Vimeo | Instagram | Pintrest

This episode Gil Worth tells us how he started the OAM network, balances work and family life, and divulges a savvy Secret.   The OAM Network Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Vine