Joining me for this episode of Holding Down the Fort are Becky and Porch, the folks doing the things at East Ende Eclectic here in FW. It was cool getting a bit of the back story of how they ended up working together in the space and to hear their thoughts on the intentions of the space and what they want it to be for themselves and the artists and creatives that join them in the building. We recorded on an 'Open Sunday' afternoon so a few people walked in, a canvas crashed but I think it gives a look into a day in the life. Thank you and enjoy!

Saturday Feb. 24 'Emerging Echos' Exhibition

Sunday March 3 Ecstatic Dance

Friday March 22 Blossom Bash

East Ende Eclectic

Becky's Photography

Porch Moon's Photography

Me playing at EEE 2/10/24

A Picker and A Grinner

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My flavor guy joins me on today's episode of Holding Down the Fort. He makes the chili crunch and Orange Sunshine hot sauce that add depth and complexity to my experience of human existence. Find him running Fresh Fenix at farmer's markets this summer. He also spins and juggles fire with Pyroscope and they always put on a killer show. We talk about his recent bicycle trip to Cuba, what he saw and learned from a different culture. Hope you enjoy!

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Fresh Fenix on Facebook

Brent's Cuba Bike Blog

Pyroscope Instagram

Ecstatic Dance @ FW Dance Collective

Blossom Bash

commissure on Bandcamp

Alejandro's Bandcamp

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Set! Marker! Take Two! Action!

Sorry I'm late on this one. Technical difficulties struck and postponed an episode release for the first time (and surely not the last time) in this podcast's short history. Thank you for the patience as this episode is another fantastic piece with a guest who I'm immensely grateful to call a friend. Regina and I met probably 5 or 6 years ago now around when she released her previous book 'What Is Consciousness'.

In today's episode we talk about her latest book 'My Darling; Memoirs of a Buddha Girl' which is a real dive into her childhood trauma with a mentally unwell and abusive father and her journey healing from those early experiences. We go in on this one! Not for the faint of heart but very worth the listen!

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Reginaleffers.com

Guided meditation from Regina

February 4 Ecstatic Dance @ Dance Collective

Blossom Bash - March 22

Alejandro's Bandcamp

Wow zow guys! I got Phil on the show! This is a guy who needs no introduction, if you know anything about anything in Fort Wayne, but in case you don't let me inform you that this guy is one of the most talented, hard working and genuinely kind-hearted dudes I've had the good fortunate to make acquaintances with in our music scene. He holds it down at jazz night at The Ruin on Thursdays. He shreds with the best of em in Phil Plays Dead. Every time I talk to this guy I get a little smarter. Good thing he's a teacher! I can't express enough my gratitude to Phil for his time and willingness to share some of his story with me and with you.

Links to Phil's stuff!

Website:  philschurger.comBandCamp:  philschurger.bandcamp.comFaceBook:  facebook.com/philschurgermusicInstagram:  instagram.com/schurger_genrebenderSoundCloud:  soundcloud.com/philschurger

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Very neat episode today with two key members of the Chautauqua Tour that rolled through The Fort a few weeks ago now to lead a Contact Improv Workshop and Magic Dance. I had a great time recording this episode and later that evening when we all got together for the event the whole Chautauqua team lead us through. If you see them coming to town be sure to go! Links to their website and donate page below! Send them some love!

Chautauqua Tour Website

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Alejandro Soto on Bandcamp

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My good buddy Nick Tash joins me for this episode of Holding Down the Fort! We met a good several years ago doing a theatre production that we talk about in the episode. He is a co-operator of the Piebald Shark Books book cart that you may have seen around Fort Wayne if you hang out at cool places on the weekends. Be sure to follow their page and go buy one of their books! Pick up one of their cool bookmarks while you're at it!

Piebald Shark Books on Instagram

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My little sister joins me for the show! We're just shooting the shit on this one. Hope you enjoy!

December 13 Contact Improv and Magic Dance

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Gonna be real, I procrastinated on this one and didn't interview anyone in the last two weeks so you get to chill with me and listen to tunes. Check out the Spotify playlist below that has all the songs. Give these artists your support!

I do not own these songs. Please don't sue me. I'm just trying to have a good time. Can't we all just have a good time?

MASIV AIR II Spotify Playlist

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Happy Halloween ya ghouls and goblins! Welcome to the spookiest episode of Holding Down the Fort yet! I've got my friend Emma Magsamen on the show talking about her art and a lot about different types of animation. She studied animation in college and gave me a wonderful lesson on just a bit of what that field of creativity has to offer. I hope you check out her art and maybe have her draw a picture of your dog or your best friend's goldfish this holiday season.

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Emma on Instagram

Uncommon by Olivia Ulch @ The Garden Nov. 2

If you are listening before November 2, 2023 come to Olivia's art show that day at The Garden! Her photography and poetry will be on display. I just found out there will be cheesecake and fresh noodles(?). It's gonna be a time, guys.

If you are listening after that day then still be sure to check out Olivia's work online and in person, when possible. Her internet presence defines the phrase in that she truly cultivates a space of sorts with the way she puts her art online. Follow her on instagram and check out her website. Links below!

As always, thank you for listening. I appreciate all the support in whatever form it takes. Thank you.

@OliviaUlch on Instagram

www.oliviaulch.com

Uncommon at The Garden FW

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