I found my way back to the radio biz; at least I think I did. Quick flyby Wilmington's z107.5 Morning Show, circa 6:14 am. How do Morning People do it?! Like the miracle of oil 'round Hanukkah time, there was only enough caffeine for about 8 minutes.

In conjunction with Wilmington, North Carolina's Cameron Art Museum, DC Virgo middle-schoolers created a spoken word response to "The Conversation," the iconic painting from Romare Bearden. We recorded in the courtyard (bees, wind, potential for train whistles) in an effort to "converse" in a similar setting. If painting could talk, they'd sound like this:

Over the course of the semester, seven creative kids channelled their audio side, interviewing both real and imagined personalities. Show prep, voice work, and actve listening produced the following montage extraordinaire...

In conjunction with Wilmington, North Carolina's Cameron Art Museum, DC Virgo middle-schoolers created a spoken word response to "The Conversation," the iconic painting from Romare Bearden. We recorded in the courtyard (bees, wind, potential for train whistles) in an effort to "converse" in a similar setting. If painting could talk, they'd sound like this: 

Sonic Byways brought the mics and the mixer to DREAMS Center for Art Education   in Wilmington, an arts-driven nonprofit catering to youth in need. Donning my "engaged teacher look," I showed the kids how to prepare and execute an audio interview. We then transformed what we heard into something we'd want to read, using a brief audio clip to create a more in-depth written profile. Thanks to Eric Lindell's "If Love Can't Find a Way" for fancying up the intro and outro--every interview needs a good music bed.Most important of all, Jesse and Jemerit previewed the must-have footwear of the future: a swanky new pair of NBA Jemerits.

Sonic Byways brought the mics and the mixer to DREAMS Center for Art Education   in Wilmington, an arts-driven nonprofit catering to youth in need. Donning my "engaged teacher look," I showed the kids how to prepare and execute an audio interview. We then transformed what we heard into something we'd want to read, using a brief audio clip to create a more in-depth written profile. Thanks to Eric Lindell's "If Love Can't Find a Way" for fancying up the intro and outro--every interview needs a good music bed.

Most important of all, Jesse and Jemerit previewed the must-have footwear of the future: a swanky new pair of NBA Jemerits.

It was a cold day for recording. Jesse Jewel missed his surfboard, but he broke out his ski hat. And Benji Smith? Well, he stood by his bass and accented the scene, like every good bass player does. Country Punk turned Sad Old Bastard Music, No Dollar Shoes give the people what they want. Talk turned to why bass players are always the coolest in the band (Sonic Byways has a theory); Jesse's curious resemblance to both Garth and Kurt Cobain; and speculation about the number of women who've fallen over speakers on a No Dollar Shoes dance floor--Jamie Lynn has a theory about that too (or at least, why she stumbled). Find them (and Fan them) on Facebook and Reverbnation - No Dollar Shoes. 

It was a cold day for recording. Jesse Jewel missed his surfboard, but he broke out his ski hat. And Benji Smith? Well, he stood by his bass and accented the scene, like every good bass player does. Country Punk turned Sad Old Bastard Music, No Dollar Shoes give the people what they want. Talk turned to why bass players are always the coolest in the band (Sonic Byways has a theory); Jesse's curious resemblance to both Garth and Kurt Cobain; and speculation about the number of women who've fallen over speakers on a No Dollar Shoes dance floor--Jamie Lynn has a theory about that too (or at least, why she stumbled). Find them (and Fan them) on Facebook and Reverbnation - No Dollar Shoes.

We all know Sonic Byways loves to travel. So when singer-songwriter Mike Adams suggested a hootenanny of sorts, wayyy out in the country (i.e., seven miles across town, a couple exits off the parkway), Jamie Lynn revved her engine. As promised, there was a back porch, back-up singers standing by, and spontaneous strumming into the sunset. P.S. Um, yes. Most definitely. Sonic Byways would love to come back for the neighborhood Oyster Roast.

We all know Sonic Byways loves to travel. So when singer-songwriter Mike Adams suggested a hootenanny of sorts, wayyy out in the country (i.e., seven miles across town, a couple exits off the parkway), Jamie Lynn revved her engine. As promised, there was a back porch, back-up singers standing by, and spontaneous strumming into the sunset. P.S. Um, yes. Most definitely. Sonic Byways would love to come back for the neighborhood Oyster Roast.