Upcoming Goodness on WildmanSteve Radio

Folks- we have been enjoying the hell out of all the fantastic music we are offering up on WMSR for your enjoyment and edification!  And so much more is in store: we'll be welcoming a songwriting troubador from North Carolina: Malcolm Holcolm in-studio for a LIVE performance on Friday, August 1!!  Authentic, rootsy, and with incredible insight, Malcolm is the REAL DEAL!  You can tune in by visiting: www.WildmanSteve.com

And the very next day, in Atlanta, GA, at The 5 Spot, we are so excited for our 2nd Benefit Concert. Touted as The Morph Jam-- it proves to be an amazing night of music...including music form the likes of Stop, Drop & Roll, Ralph Roddenbery Band, Deep Blue Sun, The Donna Hopkins Band, ToyTV and more with one band "morphing" into the next; all without a break in the tunes!! WOWEE, we can't wait!  For more information, check out The 5 Spot in Atlanta. This is something you WANT to experience!!  

Monday, Monday!

Nothing like starting off the week with a RANT!!  Just in case any of you have encountered the problems accessing the Etsy.com site, I have found out that they implemented an server change last week, which has caused connectivity problems with their site.  If anyone needs their support email (which I had to search for) it is support@etsy.com

Email them if you are having problems or want to give them a piece of your frustrated mind. That's what I did, considering the did not contact their sellers via email concerning this issue.

Ah--- even in this world of creative re-visioning of e-commerce, the folks running it seem to have forgotten common courtesy for their patrons............too bad.  I had higher hopes for their level of professionalism.

As soon as I am able to connect back onto my shop, I will continue to use Etsy.com as a site from which I sell my glass goods, but this latest run in with a Etsy "bug", I think I will be looking at revamping my own website to allow for easier and additional direct sales.

Nobody ever said a creative existance was easy but really now............

We are inspired!!

Our staff trip to Bonnaroo was huge a success!  We had such a fantastic time and witnessed some unbelievable shows: The Lee Boys, Solomon Burke, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant, PBS, Dumpstaphunk, Phonograph, My Morning Jacket, Bluegrass All-Stars, Hightide Blues and so many more.  Huge kudos to the staff at Music Allies for making our trip possible!  

So now that we are back, we are focusing on our programming.........and starting on Sunday, June 29nd, tune in 7-9pm cst for Professor Peter's inaugural show on WildmanSteve Radio: Sunday Vespers. He is sure to entertain and enlighten--- that's just what he does.

TUNE IN-- YOUR BRAIN WILL BE BIGGER AND YOUR SOUL MORE SATISFIED!

WildmanSteve Radio staff headed to Bonnarooooooo!

Time again for the annual trek to the Grand-daddy of all music festivals: Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN!  Wildman Steve and Lola Palooza will be bring back all kinds of goodies for you, our dear listeners, from backstage-- interviews, backstage performances, and more!

We'll be out of the studio from Thursday, June 12-16; but back on the air on Tuesday, June 17th!   

In our absence- the music will continue to stream 24/7-- so TUNE IN to WildmanSteve Radio @

www.WildmanSteve.com

Savvy music for savvy individuals.........ROOOOOOOOOOO!!!

WILDMAN STEVE RADIO IS STREAMING 24/7 @ www.WildmanSteve.com

EXCITING NEWS!!!  Finally we are up and running our very musically savvy internet radio station.  We have LIVE DJ's, nationally distributed music programs, and a GREAT variety on old and new music.  Tune in at: www.WildmanSteve.com and click on the "listen now" tab and follow the simple instructions.  Music at your fingertips- literally!!

WildmanSteve.com Radio Benefit Concert was a HOOT!!

Well this past Sunday was a fun one in Auburn, Alabama!  The Wildman Steve Radio benefit show took place at the War Eagle Supper Club and it was a huge success and a boat load of FUN! 

Huge thanks to all the bands that took time out of their day to help us.  KUDOS go to:

Oteil Burbridge, Caddle, The Caterpilars of the Community, Delta Moon, Chris Posey, Dooley's Blue Revue, Squarebone, and Tony Brook!!!!!  Not to mention the Supper Club and their excellent staff!  And HUGE thanks to all of you beautiful people that came out in support.  We couldn't have done it without you!

What is this all about you say?  Well hold on, world, the best station you will ever hear is about to hit the internet!  Wildman Steve Radio is set to launch on Monday, June 2, 2008!  You will access the stream through: www.WildmanSteve.com (and look for a new website to launch then, too).  The award winning format will be based on good music, irregardless of genre- so if you want a mix of incredible music, stay tuned!  The station will be streaming our signal for free, but we will also offer "memberships" that will allow for some extrees and we will have advertising available on the website (banner ads, sponsorships, etc).

We are really excited about our upcoming adventure-- hold on tight, it's goning to be quite the musical ride!!

Horray- SOLD, baby!

YEE-HAW!!  I finally sold my upcycled glass mosaic table at the Old 280 Boogie a couple of weeks ago.  I knew this lovely beast would find a good home!

I have plans to make another couple of these beauties in the upcoming weeks--anybody need a custom table?  

SHOW DATES FOR MIDNIGHT STAR GLASS STUDIO

Hi beautiful people-

I'll make this short and sweet- got two upcoming show dates in the area (well 3 sorta):

• April 19- Old 280 Boogie in Waverly, AL..all day fun for all ages!! www.standarddeluxe.com for info
• April 19- Earthfest in Auburn, AL at the Davis Arboretum (Miss Kacie will have a tray of my goodies available to purchase)
• April 26- Cityfest in Auburn, AL....auburncityfest.com for more info. A fantastic family event!

Three fun filled events--- full of art, music, and culture!

Put these dates on your calenders now!!  Hope to see you there!

ps- that pic is a glimpse of some of my new work!!  I'm so excited to share it with you!

COOL MUSIC NEWS FOR SAVVY HUMANS!

I've been out of the blogging loop since April Fool's Day....an no, as it turned out, it wasn't a funny day at all. The staff at 99.9 the Rock in Auburn, Alabama (WQNR) were given their walking papers to be effective immediately (this was my day job as mid-day DJ rockin' with my stage name: Lola Palooza).  No two week notice nor common courtesy from the employer.  A huge bummer not only for the folks who lost their jobs, but for the loss of a fantastic radio station (already too much of a rarity these days).

  

After 7 years of bringing avant-garde, format breaking radio to the listening public, the talented Program Director and morning show host, (and savvy musician, too): Wildman Steve, and the other DJ's were told that the owner had decided to instill a format change to become effective by mid- April. Many fans of "The Rock" immediately lamented the demise of the station they had come to adore; one even going so far as to write up the scenario in Wikipedia (go to Wikipedia and search on: WQNR). 

Loyalty like that doesn't come easily and for no good reason. We helped to spread really fantastic music, irregardless of genre- current releases, deep-cut classics, Indie artists, roots music- you name it, we played it- it was radio for the love of music backed up by intelligent DJ's that actually picked their own selections, knew about the music/artists, played vinyl (nearly unheard of these days), and basically gave a warm, human edge to the presentation- basically the soul at the root of the sound.  As a listener, once you are given the choice of intelligent programming and then have to compare it with today's predictable, homogenized, boring radio (filled by corporate giants and artless music), if you have any real musical love, and you find a gem, then there is no going back.

So you know how the saying, "if you're given lemons, make lemonade?"..well.........let me fill you in on some exciting music/radio news!  Wildman Steve and Lola Palooza (that's me) are gearing up for the launch of WildmanSteve Radio via the internet!! We are so excited at the prospect of reaching even more folks with the varitable slew of great music available today!

I tell you, if there is anything in this life that keeps me going- it's great music. And it is so easy to spread the love------so keep posted by going to wildmansteve.com for updates or click here to be automatically directed!

WildmanSteve Radio will be launching his professional, award-winning music programming via the internet- 24/7 and commercial free in early May 2008. It's music to my ears and will be to yours as well!!!  Keeping the love of music, freedom of speech, and intelligence alive and well (and don't you agree, we need much more of that these days)!  Stay tuned!!!

SMOKIN' MUSIC O'THE WEEK!

BRAVO JOHNSON is a band that has seemingly come out of nowhere with an incredibly creative and refreshing sound. They have their debut album out on the Stone Junction label, simply titled "Bravo Johnson" (and a 2 CD set to boot- really rare for a debut). This 4 piece band is headed up by Rick Amurrio. And that's about all the info I can find on these folks. I do highly recommend their album to everyone- there's not a bad lick on either CD. You can access them (or purchase their goods) at:
www.bravojohnson.com or click on this link: BRAVO JOHNSON

Music can make mind bigger and your soul more satisfied!! Check them out! This is creativilty in action!

New work in the works!

Man I can't tell you how incredibly THRILLED I am to be getting back to some brand-spankin' new glasswork that I am rolling out for this season! I've not been able to work for about 6 months due to a back injury but I am finally on the mend, so I am able to get back to it! Horray! (I have to say, when you have the creativity bug, it is REALLY hard to not have the choice to work......I surely have been feeling nutty without it, although I crocheted about a bazillion little dish cloths in my healing time).

So keep your eye out as I will start getting some of my new lampworked beads, fused goodies and jewelry finished up and posted in my ETSY shop, as well as, posting some tasty tidbits right here. Art, in any form (but especially glass) sure soothes my soul! Can't wait to share the love with you, too!

ARTIST O' THE WEEK!

Alrightly people- let's kick off this week featuring one of my personal fav's from Etsy.com: 

Upcycle/trashion QUEEN: Funky Luke Cosmic Art by Laura! 

Now recycling is my lifestyle and I truly appreciate others that are finding NEATO and CREATIVE ways of re-using things that otherwise might go by the wayside.  And not only does Laura come up with groovy things- she does it with a boatload of humor!  Yes- you can have art and humor in the same sentence! :)

Want cool and environmentally savvy items?  Just visit Laura on:
Funky Luke Cosmic Art @ Etsy.com  

Buy handmade- everytime!  You'll feel like a person reconnected with the real, human world! (and ohhhhh.....it feels SO GOOD)!

Oh yeah- she blogs too: Funky Luke's Blog

Show dates for Midnight Star Glass Studio +other Indie artists!

Hi everyone- well it has been a while since I've hit the art fair circuit but I have two dates lined up in the next month or so.  I'll be in Waverly, Alabama at one of the absolute COOLEST events anywhere- The Old 280 Boogie on April 19th at Standard Deluxe (check their link for complete details) and then I'm doing my hometown digs in Auburn, Alabama: Cityfest 2008 at Kiesel Park the following Saturday, April 26th.  You can get more info about Auburn Cityfest 2008 through this link.  

Hope that if you are in the area, you will come out and support some of the finest Indie artists in our area.  The events will be rain or shine (but art doesn't quit 'cause of the weather so I hope it will not be a force to deter you coming out........ah, but that Mother Nature does ultimately trump us all)!  And yes- umbrellas were invented for a reason! :) I'll be hoping for sun, sun, sun, but no matter what, I'm gonna have fun, fun, fun!

Fine ways to spend your spring Saturdays..........ART- demand more!

WOW- fun with blogging!

Hi folks- Welcome to my blog where you will find out that I am a lover of Indie arts and music!

As I get more used to the world of blogging, surely there will be many things of interest that you'd SURELY love............a great place to start is with my own work! (yes- I AM my own best cheerleader).  I do glasswork of all kinds- you can find out more about me and my work through my website- Midnight Star Glass and I am currently selling through my virtual store (at Etsy.com- a wonderful virtual platform for Indie creations).  There is a link form my website that goes straight to my Etsy shop. Please browse around..........I do oodles of custom work as well so DO inquire! :)

HAPPY HUMP DAY!