Ever hear a musician for the first time and say, “Wow, I could listen to this music all day!”? For me, it’s a rarity. I consider myself a music snob…I know what I like, and that’s that. (I’m also a […]
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Ever hear a musician for the first time and say, “Wow, I could listen to this music all day!”? For me, it’s a rarity. I consider myself a music snob…I know what I like, and that’s that. (I’m also a […]
I’ve been admiring Kat Lamp’s artistry for some time now. Her posters are beautiful and have become a recognizable art form: “Hey, that’s a Kat Lamp!”. However, Kat continues to also inspire me with her Wake-Up Doodles…whimsical drawings that easily […]
Bill and I set out early on this beautiful Tuesday morning, traveling from Pittsboro, NC, to Mount Holly, NC, in order to record another series of Living Room Sessions. This time with the great Americana singer/songwriter, David Childers. David was […]
Take one look at a Jim Gavenus photograph, and I guarantee your spirit will be moved. To me, his documentary work is reminiscent of Dorothea Lange. How does one capture such feeling…heartache, happiness, despair, and hope…in an image? Come to […]
When I listen to Jessica Lea Mayfield’s music, I’m reminded of the glass wind chimes that glistened in the lake breeze at my childhood cottage. While her music can take on an ominous tone, her lithesome voice brings a reassurance […]
Rivers is a band of young entrepreneurs who believe so much in their work that they are now devoting full-time to it. Their music is amazing and incredibly unique, and they are creating in order to reach out to others. […]
Great friends and inspirational contributors to WildesArt, Michele and Sarah West, frequently tell me “the mountains are calling…” – a call which they often answer. Well, this past weekend was Bill’s and my chance to listen to the mountains, and […]
I met Robert Childers in May of 2015, when he provided the beat to his Dad, David Childers’ show at Petra’s in Charlotte, NC. The rapport between father and son spoke millions throughout the show. Afterward, while chatting with both […]
Having taken violin lessons for two years as an adult, I am mesmerized by Tania Elizabeth’s fiddle playing. This is difficult work, but to see her in concert is like watching a ballet dancer in high speed. Every movement has […]
I recently had the honor of speaking with Scott Page: musician, businessperson, technologist, mentor… When I walked out of my studio after our hour-long conversation, my head was spinning. This guy was putting into words all that I had […]