Treasure Valley Podcast

Chuck interviews loop musician and violinist, Tyler Carson (aka - Fiddler on the Rock). Tyler has played violin since the age of five and currently performs a solo set with the help of a loop pedal and multiple other effects. To see his set on Treasure Valley Live visit https://youtu.be/mZ1lAY8i0N4

The feature film hiatus is over, and we’re back to Treasure Valley Live! For this installment, violinist Tyler Carson journeyed from Sedona, Arizona to play in our studio. His project, Fiddler on the Rock, is a stunning concoction of folk violin and classical precision. The compositions (built on loops) attack seemingly simple musical ideas from every conceivable direction, slowly morphing from catchy grooves into grand orchestrations. While filming, we were stunned that every note came from this single, solitary person. To be in the presence of such skill is humbling. Enjoy!

During our live recording from Treefort 10, we had the pleasure to pick the brains of local artists Riley Anne Johnson of Wend, Dale Hiscock of Endless Atlas, and Jesse Blake Rundle. They share some helpful knowledge regarding music performance and recording. They're advice about creativity can be applied to nearly any artistic endeavor!

Catrine has experience producing films on a wide variety of budgets! If you're a filmmaker (or aspiring to be one), this episode is full of pro-tips!

This week I sit down and chat with the members of Captain Snafu. If you missed their live performance last week you can watch it here. 

Our interview brought out the fact that this young group of performers have already spent many years playing together and perfecting their craft. Enjoy our conversation!

This week, Chuck ponders beliefs, free will, and cults.

This week I have a conversation with Katie Preston. She’s an actor and general creative from the Treasure Valley. You may have seen a recent movie she played in, My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To. It’s an indie film with one of the most unique vampire stories I’ve ever seen. Katie is currently finishing a web series, Running on Love, which she wrote, directed and starred in. We had a conversation about how training to be an actor can help you in everyday life, as well as lots of other topics related to creativity in general.

What happens when you combine a musician and an Electrical Engineer... into the same person? You get Endless Atlas. This week I chat with the one-man-band (Dale Hiscock) about his influences and why he decided to venture out on a solo musical journey with his custom looping software.

If you're just listening to this month's Treasure Valley Live, you wouldn't know that Endless Atlas is a one-man-band. Dale Hiscock's arsenal of dynamic sounds is recorded, looped, and arranged through software he coded personally. His computer programing know-how and musical dedication has allowed him to artfully execute his intricate compositions into an impressive live performance. Enjoy!

To watch the live video click HERE

For more Endless Atlas music click HERE