Sunday, July 02, 2006

Outside the Artist's Studio Podcast Episode Three

Kevin & Randal discuss how Kevin got into art, what his influences are, and business and marketing tips for aspiring artists.

This episode discusses Kevin's recent event - A Plunge Into Art, and we have an interview with the artist who performed - Christine Atallah.

Get or listen to the Podcast here.


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Show Notes:

Pictures of the event - Click here.
Kevin & Randal will look into Invisible Cities Network
Because of the event, Masha Bisson will exhibit at City Hall Hochelaga Maisonneuve.
Christine was influenced by Prince, Led Zepplin, Mozart, Puccini, Natasha Atlas, Kate Bush, Sting and Leonard Cohen.
Christine talks about the stampede while doing the Aida opera in Australia.
Christine just released her new CD Escapades.
She plans to remix Night of Secrets.
An all Spanish album is in the works featuring Cuban recording artists Orquesta Sensacion.

Upcoming Shows for Christine (more info):
July 6th, Noon under the Bridge in Ottawa - FREE
July 6th, Mercury Lounge in Ottawa - $10 advance $12 at the door.
July 15th, Liban en Lumiere, Parc Jean-Drapeau Montreal - FREE
July 19th to August 1st, 4th Alexandrian International Song Festival, Egypt

Speedo was a sponsor at the Plunge into Art show. See how Speedo has evolved!

Christine would love to help the following causes:
  • Woman's rights
  • Battered women
  • World Peace (The song Salam deals with this)
  • Children & animal causes
  • Young artists

Christine uses Stickers to promote the band.

Tips for new artists:

  • Surround yourself with people that believe in you
  • Trust in a good manager
  • Ask for advice
  • Believe in yourself
  • Enjoy the journey and be kind to all

Podcasts that got Kevin hooked include: The Metropolitan Museum of Arts Podcast & the Family Guy Podcast (two oposite spectrums of the art world). Note: Links are the RSS feeds.

Outside the Artist's Studio would love to get Q-Tips to sponsor our show - The Show that would have saved Van Gogh's ear!

Brainstorm idea: During a concert with Christine & the Bassalindos, Kevin would paint live - call it Art Attack!

CONTEST:

Place the following logo in an interesting place, take a picture and email us at randal@outsidepodcast.com. The most original location will win both an autographed CD & a t-shirt. Be creative! (If you get a tatoo...you will get a kiss!)

Special Thanks to Christine Atallah. You can find her new CD at Bolero Records or Amazon.com.