Full STEAM Ahead

Visionary art, illustration, jazz improvisation, spirituality, and creative imagination take center stage in this fascinating episode of Full STEAM Ahead. Gary and Judy Siegel welcome acclaimed artist, illustrator, musician, and painter Mark Garro for a conversation exploring creativity, philosophy, music, and the inner universe. Mark’s remarkable career spans more than four decades. After earning...

Metal sculpture, stop-motion animation, and creative ingenuity take center stage in this episode of Full STEAM Ahead. Gary and Judy Siegel talk with  Zac Shavrick—aka Zacmax—a New York-based artist who transforms scrap steel into animated sculptures full of personality. Based in New York’s Sullivan Catskills, Zac has been welding since age five, blending traditional metalwork with stop-motion tech...

Catskills arts, community revitalization, live entertainment, and immersive events take center stage in this exciting episode of Full STEAM Ahead. Gary and Judy Siegel sit down with Todd and Adrian Perlmutter to explore how creativity and the arts are helping transform Parksville, New York. After connecting through their work on the Blue Man Group “Megastar” tour, Todd and Adrian moved full-time t...

Contemporary art, community engagement, and Catskill Art Space take center stage in this episode of Full STEAM Ahead. Gary and Judy Siegel sit down with Sally Wright to explore how art strengthens and connects communities. Located in Livingston Manor, NY, CAS is a vibrant cultural hub—featuring exhibitions, artist residencies, performances, and educational programs for all ages. Sally shares her j...

Music education, arts programs, and community impact are at the heart of this Season 2 premiere of Full STEAM Ahead . Guest host Paul Ciliberto interviews Gary Siegel and Judy Siegel to introduce viewers and listeners to the mission of the STEAM Fund, review highlights from Season 1, and preview the exciting programs coming this season. Gary and Judy share insights into STEAM Fund programs—includi...

Perfect for listeners interested in songwriting, musicians, creative community, folk music, and artistic legacy, this deeply personal episode of Full STEAM Ahead features singer-songwriter, producer, and community builder Miranda Hardy. For co-hosts Gary and Judy Siegel, this conversation comes full circle—Miranda grew up just down the street in Liberty, New York, spent many of her formative years...

In this blues- and soul-driven episode of Full STEAM Ahead, Gary and Judy Siegel sit down with internationally acclaimed blues artist Slam Allen to explore how music becomes soul, spirit, and connection. From his roots in the family legacy of The Allen Brothers to leading the band for the legendary James Cotton, Slam shares a life shaped by rhythm, resilience, and purpose. Blending the fire of Jam...

Perfect for fans of folk musicians, music philanthropy, songwriting, and community music programs, this episode of Full STEAM Ahead welcomes husband-and-wife duo The Levins. Ira and Julia share their journey from open-mic nights in California to performing around the world, blending music, faith, and social consciousness into their harmony-driven sound. Co-hosts Gary and Judy Siegel explore how Th...

Perfect for fans of musicians, live music, music legacy, Woodstock NY, and music philanthropy, this episode of Full STEAM Ahead features a heartfelt conversation with Barbara O’Brien, Levon Helm’s longtime manager and the driving force behind the legendary Midnight Rambles at his home in Woodstock. Co-hosts Gary and Judy Siegel explore Barbara’s incredible journey — from the early days of the Ramb...

Perfect for listeners who love songwriting, musicians, creative music, folk rock, and storytelling, this episode of Full STEAM Ahead features a heartfelt conversation between co-hosts Gary and Judy Siegel and Joziah Longo, visionary frontman of the Slambovian Circus of Dreams. From his early days performing Dylan covers in Philadelphia to playing at iconic venues like CBGB’s and Carnegie Hall, Joz...

Dive into jazz, creative music, musicians, music education, and music philanthropy with legendary drummer, composer, and educator Thurman Barker in this episode of Full STEAM Ahead. Thurman shares his extraordinary journey from Chicago’s R&B, blues, and jazz scene to performing with icons like Marvin Gaye and Cecil Taylor, reflecting on rhythm, improvisation, and resilience along the way. As a...

In this premiere episode of *Full STEAM Ahead*, host Michelle Semerano sits down with Gary and Judy Siegel, co-founders of the STEAM Fund, to share the inspiring story of music philanthropy and the Fund’s mission to support artists and creative communities. From their families’ deep roots in music and community service to the pivotal moments that led to the creation of the STEAM Fund, this episode...