Stereo RV: How The Power of Music in Foster Care Led to ‘Human’
An inspiring mission with foster kids I wish I could count on one hand how many times women have asked me when I am going to be a mother. As a thirty-something (31), apparently I only have 4–5 years left to bear a child and experience the “beauty” of motherhood. Once...
The Art of Foo Fighters’ ‘Concrete and Gold’
You get what you deserve Art by: Carlos Vargas You enter a Broadway theater and take your seats. The lights go down. In silence, out walks Dave Grohl. Just Grohl, a bottle of red wine and a guitar. He sits on stool at center-stage and without saying a word, he glides...
The Legacy of “The Mansion”
What do Red Hot Chili Peppers, Maroon 5, Marilyn Manson, Lorde and Linkin Park have in common? The first time I heard Red Hot Chili Peppers’ — Stadium Arcadium, I threw it out the window. Literally. I had gone to Best Buy to purchase the album the day it came out. It...
Turntable Tuesday — Cheap Trick’s ‘Dream Police’
How they made this kid’s day I try to sleep, they’re wide awake, they won’t let me aloneThey don’t get paid to take vacations or let me aloneThey spy on me, I try to hide, they won’t let me aloneThey persecute me, they’re the judge and jury all in one — Cheap...
Carlos Vargas: Inside My Art — Rock n’ Roll Animation Videos
Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Ron Boustead animation and beyond First, a taste of Carlos Vargas’ incredible work: And now, how it’s done, by: Carlos Vargas: My Background: It’s funny the way I started my career as animator, I was basically unemployed and was trying to find...
Behind the Lens — Strap In!
The camera straps I use in hopes of not missing “That Shot” Having trust in your gear is a big part of capturing those special moments. The last thing you want while shooting any type of photography is having to worry about the security of your gear. Pro or Amateur,...
The Art of Building Skateparks
Evergreen Skateparks: Bringing skaters, artists and communities together. With owners, Billy & Catherine Coulon Bend, OR From designing, to building, to completing the overall look, there is a true art to the development of a skatepark. In addition, once the park...
Lifehouse & Switchfoot: Behind the Scenes of Their “Shine Like Gold” Collaboration to Benefit…
Featuring: Jason Wade of Lifehouse and Jon Foreman of Switchfoot Although Lifehouse and Switchfoot have been touring together on the “Looking For Summer Tour” for over a month now, last night at the House of Blues in Houston, the two bands took the stage together for...
Artist Waves Turntable Tuesday
This Week’s Album — Pearl Jam’s No Code Welcome to our first installment of Artist Waves Turntable Tuesday. This column will feature a suggested listening album of the week. Also, be on the look out for “Turntable Tuesday — Guest Picks” where the week’s selection will...
The Inspiration of Skillet in 10 Stunning Lyrics
If we’re gonna walk, we walk as lions Photo: Brandon Hanks/Courtesy of Skillet Skillet kicks off their North American tour tomorrow in Colorado. The 40 dates will take them across the U.S. and Canada through the end of the year. With this, there are two things we know...