Art Revolution Podcast

Annie is a talented illustrator, author, painter, singer/songwriter and musician performing under the stage name Helena I Hear You . She wrote, illustrated and self-published her first children’s book, “ The Three Things ” in 2015 and her most recent project “ Sometimes It’s Bright ” in 2021. She has illustrated other children’s books as well for other authors “ Camshaft 10 ”,  “ I, Lincoln Did No...

Summer has arrived and Art Revolution rides this heatwave right into this weekend’s festivities at Mendo Utopia’s 1st Annual Summer Solstice Concert at the Lot on Main this Saturday June 20th 11:30am-9pm. Jared talks a bit about the future of Mendo Utopia and also its humble beginnings as a dream to build a Community Center for Mendocino County. Alex talks about an event on July 11th at the Medium...

This week we sit down with local music promoter Bryon C. Stiky ahead of Redwood Metalfest at Alex Thomas Plaza on June 13th and Agent Orange with The Drowns and ARPH at The Pub in Ukiah on June 25th ( Tickets $20 in advance ). He tells us about the outlaw origins of his nickname and the inception and growth of Redwood Metalfest from a small “practice festival” at the Mateel Center in Humboldt coun...

Hillshaker rumbles through the Art Revolution Podcast for a special episode where they share stories of their individual journeys which led them to the Mendocino County line. Clay Hawkins and Andy Robertson met 15 years ago and formed a kinship revolving around their love of music and performing live. ”Blending rapid-fire slide guitar, grooving upright bass, warm harmonies and heartfelt songwritin...

It was an honor for Art Revolution to welcome Nova Medina to the podcast.  Nova is the powerhouse behind The Lot on Main and a mixed media artist. A graphic designer, flower farmer and champion giant pumpkin grower. This small town multi-hyphenate brings together art, nature, and technology to bolster her community. She teamed up with with our Co-host and founder of The Lot on Main, Nick Johnson e...

“The Wichdokta” Richard Shattuck joins the crew for a candid conversation about the genesis of The Gemini Electronic Festival on the Eel River which he founded. He shares stories about his wild and free youth and how he realized in his mid-twenties that he had get clean or he was headed for trouble and his dreams were being sidetracked. After changing his lifestyle, he rediscovered his love of DJi...

Season 2 starts off with a bang with Adam Manus singer-songwriter and leader of The Adam Manus Band. He joins the guys from Art Revolution to talk about his formative years growing up in Leggett, California, learning guitar amongst the redwoods and Nor-Cal landscape and his present gig, singing with the highly esteemed The Funky Dozen. He talks music, his influences, travel and some of the hilario...

Jared goes on a solo mission to visit with figurative and abstract painter Catherine Woskow out at her art studio tucked away in the local foothills amongst the ferns and fruit trees.  Woskow grew up in Mendocino County, but left to study painting at Bradford Liberal Arts College in Massachusetts on a scholarship straight out of high school.  From there, she studied abroad at Koninklijke Academy o...

The Art Revolution Podcast welcomes Edgar Castro for episode 21.  He started photography in high school and recently has toured the world with the metal band Death Angel capturing the band’s shows through his lens and honing his unique, signature style.  Growing up a musician, and even touring the country with a thrash band out of high school, Castro polished his chops as a bassist and vocalist on...

Producer, musician and local business owner Tommy G joins Art Revolution for an in depth conversation about cultivating local arts and culture in Mendocino County. Originally hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Tom ventured out west to find the counter-culture movement that had planted its roots in Mendocino County and he ended up on a farm up on Spy Rock road outside of Laytonville. He immediately kn...

Folk-tronic, psychedelic trip-hop, looping artist, producer, singer-songwriter Alyra Rose joins Art Revolution to talk about the healing power of music, sound and frequency.  She is a yoga teacher, body-worker, wellness advocate and an "alchemical songstress devoted to the transformation of humanity through embodied soulful awakening."  Alyra joined the podcast on the Autumnal Equinox to...

Art Revolution welcomes Sid Cooperrider , an eccentric, free-thinker whose family started the Ukiah Brewing Company in 2000.  It was the 1st organic brewery/restaurant in California and the 3rd in the nation.  The Cooperrider family led the 'Measure H" campaign, using UBC as a headquarters to lead the charge against GMO crops in Mendocino County.  They succeeded and were integral in help...

Art Revolution sits down with the man, the myth, the legend Justin Capri for Episode 17.   Justin is an entrepreneur, father, husband and community organizer responsible for spearheading the construction of the Ukiah Skate Park and starting numerous successful local businesses.  With deep roots in Mendocino County, Justin has been an integral staple in the local skate community as the owner of Fre...

Drummer, Poet, DJ, Hip Hop Producer, MC and critical catalyst for the inspiration behind The Lot on Main Cassidy Cantwell joins The Art Revolution Podcast to talk music, community and creativity.  Hailing from Willits, California Cassidy was introduced to music early by his father, local musician Michael Cantwell-keyboardist for Blue Luke and former instructor at Calpella Elementary School.  Cassi...

Mendocino College Art Instructor and Gallery Director Jazzminh Moore returns to The Art Revolution Podcast to discuss the upcoming opening of “ Urban Introversion” , the latest art exhibition at the Mendocino College Art Gallery featuring original figure-drawing inspired oil paintings, charcoal drawings and intaglio prints by Moore's mentor Yu Ji . Yu Ji studied at the Central Academy of Fine...

Sometimes you just gotta get political and have difficult conversations!  Art Revolution goes to uncharted territory and opens a dialogue about the deterioration of our ability to talk to our neighbors with whom we may not agree.  We welcomed Nick's friend Shauna Kuperscmidt to offer her perspective, sitting in for a conversation with the guys about politics and the corrosion of society due t...

Drum & Bass/Ragga Jungle Vinyl Dj Luna Assassin joins the Podcast for a candid conversation about juggling life as a single mother and navigating her journey on the festival circuit as Luna Assassin.  Born in Austin, Texas and raised in Willits, California, her Nor-Cal roots run deep and her infectious enthusiasm and passion for the music that she loves comes through in every set and performan...

Take a peek into the community hub known as the The Lot on Main for The 1st Friday Jerry Day Celebration sponsored by Mendo Utopia featuring Leza and Cosmic Family Band on 8/1/2025!  We mingled, we conversated, we gathered and we enjoyed community connection together.  More than a couple of talented friends stopped by the Pod to share their perspectives and talk about music, creativity and network...

Sit back and enjoy an exclusive interview with one of Mendocino County's own native sons, Carter Lane .  As the front man, lead vocalist, lyricist and co-songwriter, Carter has traveled the world with his band of brothers known as one of Nor-Cal's most popular rock-reggae bands Top Shelf.   Taking vocal lessons at age 8, he aspired to one day be in the spotlight and knew early on that he...

Adrian Casanova is a local multi-faceted singer/songwriter, vocalist and instrumentalist.  He is classically trained on the Cello and was introduced to music by his mother in utero.  His unique vocal stylings and picking style on the guitar mixed with percussive, moving rhythms makes for a impactful, soulful and inspiring experience.  Adrian sits down with Nick and Jared to discuss music, becoming...

CJ Raugewitz, creative innovator, artist and fashion designer who founded Hive Mentality Clothing Company specializes in 1 of 1 customized designs and cutting edge fashion.  CJ joins the podcast for an exclusive look into the mind of a "creative", pushing the boundaries of fashion and building a unique, artistic brand of his own.  He possesses an infectious passion for the art of clothin...

Take a look at Ukiah's small town charm through the eyes of one of Ukiah's premier digital creators and videographers Zack Sampsel.  No doubt you've seen his 10 second videos for Visit Ukiah and Downtown Ukiah .  By creating "10 second Art for a 10 second world", Sampsel weaves in hometown nostalgia to his marketing videos which create a visual feast for the senses, evokin...

Art Revolution talks life, high school dayz, sports, epic concerts back in the day, not being afraid to fail and never giving up in life.  Join us for a candid discussion about facing insecurities, over-coming fears and accepting failure as a part of the growth-process on the path to success.  We are all just human beings trying to do our best and hopefully we learn from our mistakes as not to rep...

Art Revolution celebrated the Summer Solstice in style by welcoming to the podcast, the prolific, multi-talented, artist, musician, composer, producer, story-teller, entrepreneur, community organizer and Renaissance Man, Mr. Spencer Brewer.  The guys talk to him about the humble beginnings of the now infamous Sundays in the Park Concert Series at Todd Grove Park in Ukiah, his early days as a bohem...

Join Art Revolution for an in-depth Local Artist Spotlight featuring up and coming 4-piece band Weevilism .  Based out of Ukiah, Ca, Weevilism is hosting an Album Release Party this Friday June 13th from (5-8pm) at The Lot on Main in downtown Ukiah.  These emerging local musicians- Isabel, Andrew, Alex and Miles share their origin story, their musical aspirations, influences and some of their curr...