Rawness of Reality

In this episode, you have the opportunity to meet Kole. Born in the small city of Morgantown, WV, Kole grew up with his father from Clay County, WV, and a mother from Brooklyn, NY. With a mom that grew up singing jazz and R&B and a father that grew up in the country and had a heavy rock influence, Kole’s diversity in sound and influence was inevitable. Listen in to this episode to hear how a fellow creative confronted a life-changing move, his insight into the Pittsburgh music industry and how he deals with patience. Even more, find out why he believes art should help transport individuals into a new world (of sound).

(PSA) - I had a fan on while recording, I don't think it takes to much away from the discussion. For the fan; I apologize.

Kole:

Instagram: @therealkolemusic
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEapmnGbfWNBW_SH77xyG-w/featured
The link above will bring you to his hit single 'Shogun'.

Beats: Joe Cal / @josephj_callahan

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In this episode, you will have the opportunity to meet Mark Sotomayer. Mark is a young entrepreneur who created his own business Treecup. Mark has strived to make a healthy tea that also tastes good. I'd say he did just that with Treecup. Treecup has eight uniue flavors of organic teas. Throughout this episode, you can hear Mark talk about the beginning of Treecup, how he overcame a potential lawsuit, what it is like to have a business in college, and his own beverage preference. Also, every time you buy a tea Mark plants a tree in Hati. If you are interested to purchase one his website link is below. 

Follow Mark Sotomayer: @mrk_stmyr

Follow Treecup: @treecuptea

Website: Treecuptea.com 

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In this episode, you have the opportunity to meet Zachary Rutter. A 24-year-old artist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and general of the Spread Love Army. As a child, he began drawing by copying the covers of his favorite comic book issues. His current body of work is heavily influenced by the comic book artist Jack Kirby, as well as notable Pop Artist, Keith Haring. These artists have helped shape his understanding of the world and inspired him to create daily.

He wants each of his paintings to be viewed as a single comic panel of his own struggles, experiences, and understanding of the world.

He aims to express the individual experiences of human life in a positive way while also conveying thought-provoking ideas of what is right and wrong. This is in an attempt to ignite natural conversations and find a better understanding of himself and those around him.

Zachary Rutter:
IG: @Zacharyrutterart
#Spreadloveary
#Spreadloveheart

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In this episode, you have the opportunity to meet Christian Miller aka Mad Rabbit.  He is a Pittsburgh Based illustrator, printmaker, painter, and muralist. His work is vibrant, fun and aims to make the viewer smile. Listen to hear how he talks about life after college, what goes into his craft, and his approach to obstacles we all face. 

Mad Rabbit 
IG: @Mad_Rabbit_Lab

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In this episode, you have the opportunity to meet Louie Castle and Chris Volpini, of Louie Castle & the Rooks. Louie Castle hails from Pittsburgh, PA. He has played in various venues throughout the city, coffee shops and you might be able to catch him Downtown strumming his guitar on various street corners. Chris Volpini has sworn an oath to protect and serve through the  United States Air Force, but his passion finds him slapping the bass.

Together, they start the podcast with a special recording of their song "Heaven Is Full Enough". Chris states this song is a call to action.

Louie Castle:
IG: @luisorlouie
Spotify: Louie Castle
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6V9Bl...

Chris Volpini:
IG: Chrisvolpini

Host / Editor: Kevin Stalker / @kspeaker9 /

Production Manager: Mike Kampas / @kampasm

Beats: Joe Cal / @josephj_callahan

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In this episode, you have the opportunity to meet Pittsburgh based photographer, Sniperstreets. Streets photography focuses on documenting & visually narrating the everyday moments and events of humanity. He has recently released his first independent, physical publication, a zine, entitled SAY HIS NAME. Containing 53 photographs, the zine documents four protests, over the murder of 17-year-old Antwon Rose II, of Rankin, Pennsylvania. To pre-order SAY HIS NAME use the link below. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE FAMILY OF ANTWON ROSE II. 

streetsshop.bigcartel.com/products/say-his-name 

Sniperstreets: 

IG: @sniperstreets

YouTube: _ streets

Host / Editor: Kevin Stalker - @kstalker9 

Production Manager: Mike Kampas -  @kampasm

Beats: Joe Cal - @josephj_callahan

Production Venue: Brian's Studio

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In this episode, you have the opportunity to meet Pittsburgh local artist Stew Frick. Stew is a Pittsburgh based artist who works primarily with clothing. They use a combination of hand painting and sewing patchwork to create wearable art. With experience in band merchandise, brand collaborations, and custom pieces, Stew has a multifaceted background & is always looking to expand their artistic horizons. Listen in to hear about their passionate distaste for Coca-Cola and Police Officers, their views on pride and when to expect their upcoming art. 

Stew Frick:

IG: Stew_Frick

Host: Kevin Stalker / @kstalker9 /

Production Manager: Mike Kampas / @kampasm

Beats: Joe Cal / @josephj_callahan

Production Venue: Brian's Studio

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In this episode, you have the opportunity to meet Pittsburgh local Feralcat. He is an artist, saxophonist, composer, alias and conceptual departure from what you think about when you hear the saxophone. Created as the debut solo project by Pittsburgh-based saxophonist Roger Rafael Romero, the music is equal parts prog rock, jazz fusion and art rock. Feralcat uses sweeping lyrical melodies over heavy guitar-driven rhythms to create a sound that you can both hear and feel deeply. These songs are meant to break barriers and melt faces, with improvised saxophone music that you can bump and mosh to!

Roger Rafael Romero:

IG: @F3ralcat
Spotify: Feralcat

Host: Kevin Stalker / @kstalker9 /

Production Manager: Mike Kampas / @kampasm

Beats: Joe Cal / @josephj_callahan

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In this episode, you have the opportunity to meet Sierra Sellers. Listen in to see how she transforms from always singing in the church to have a solo career as a neo-soul artist in Pittsburgh, PA. She also talks about her desire to help engage the younger generation and her opportunities to travel while doing what she loves.

Sierra Sellers:
IG: @sierra_sellers_
Spotify: Sierra Sellers

Host: Kevin Stalker / @kstalker9 /
Production Manager: Mike Kampas / @kampasm
Beats: Joe Cal / @josephj_callahan
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Clara Kent:
IG: @iamclarakent
Spotify: Clara Kent
Host: Kevin Stalker / @kstalker9 /
Production Manager: Mike Kampas / @kampasm
Beats: Joe Cal / @josephj_callahan
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