Where The Living Room Used To Be

William Schaff is quite the ambassador for the place he calls home. Find out some of Will's favorite spots and things around the state... and why he loves the town of Warren so much!
 
*This interview was recorded on October 2nd, 2019 at Fort Foreclosure in Warren, RIIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey

So, William Schaff isn't really one for advice but we talked about a couple of things including how he feels perseverance is necessary for an artist, how you don't have to do what you're supposed to, and the inspiration a person such as David Lamb of Brown Bird was.
You'll also notice that during our interview Will had a friend, Christine Depoto - another local artist and sign maker - stop over, which was a great example of how open and inviting Fort Foreclosure really is.
Please consider supporting Will via Patreon HERE
Song: "Jovano" by What Cheer? Brigade
*This interview was recorded on October 2nd, 2019 at Fort Foreclosure in Warren, RIIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey
 

William Schaff is a well-known artist that has created iconic images for bands such as Okkervil River, Magnolia Electric Co., and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. He's also worked with local Rhode Island bands Brown Bird, The Low Cards, and No Plateau ...to name a few.
In addition to being a highly recognized visual artist he has also played in some amazing bands including The Eyesores and What Cheer? Brigade. In our interview we talk about how he started playing in these bands, his creative process, and how meeting Brian Chippendale and the guys from Fort Thunder helped lead him down this path.
Song interlude order:"Beech, Birch, Mountain Pine" by The Iditarod "Benevolent St." by The Eyesores "Iahabibi" by What Cheer? Brigade "Sparrow" by The Iditarod 
*This interview was recorded on October 2nd, 2019 at Fort Foreclosure in Warren, RIIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey

Do you know what Keith Munslow's favorite RI record store was? Find out in this edition of RI 5! Plus, a summer treat he likes year-round, the spot he enjoys most in our state, and what greasy pizza sparks childhood nostalgia for him!
*This interview was recorded on September 14th, 2019 at Keith's home in Providence, RIIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey

Keith passes along some insightful advice about how to position yourself as an artist, and the ebb and flow of working in a creative field.
I've also included the song "I'll Manage" from the recently released Benny's The Musical soundtrack. Pick yourself up a copy of the CD at KeithMunslow.com! It's a really fun album... especially for Rhode Islanders and those familiar with the store!!!
*This interview was recorded on September 14th, 2019 at Keith's home in Providence, RIIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey

Keith Munslow and I talked about how he went from art school dropout to being on the board of one of the longest running art spaces in the country. We also discussed his time touring with Big Nazo, his children's music, the process of writing Benny's the Musical, and how he's been a self employed musician for over 30 years
Learn more about Keith and his music HERE, and make sure to follow him on Facebook
Song interlude band order:Meatballs/FluxusCurioNeo '90s Dance BandEmpire Revue castKeith MunslowSuperchief Trio
*This interview was recorded on September 14th, 2019 at Keith's home in Providence, RIIntro music by CedrosHosted by James Toomey

Gregory Rourke shares some of his favorite things in Rhode Island! Learn where he used to shop for music... a treat he really enjoys... and what happens when you get the wrong pizza.
 
*This interview was recorded on August 7th, 2019 at Gregory's rehearsal studio in Pawtucket, RI
Intro music by Cedros
Hosted by James Toomey

Gregory Rourke shares some music advice on this bonus pod where he talks about the generosity of another local musician and why you should keep moving toward your goals...yet be flexible on how you get there.
Live song by Natural Element (make sure to check them out at Foundation Mondays Reggae Night at The Parlour)
Song recorded by The Reggae Takeova
 
*This interview was recorded on August 7th, 2019 at Gregory's rehearsal studio in Pawtucket, RI
Intro music by Cedros
Hosted by James Toomey