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This beauty was made in 3 days. Quicker than those Jesus believers think he made the world. Any who, my friend Greg asked if I would paint his Hannah Montana acoustic guitar. He ended up moving out of Chicago into Denver. When I took a vacation to Denver for 2 and a half weeks Greg asked one more time if I would paint this piece of shit Hannah Montana guitar. So, with all the time in the world on my hands I began this project with gesso. I looked up a few Grateful Dead skulls and other symbols to get a few ideas rolling in the noggin. I drew out the skull with a ball point pen and then began this journey into the unknown rainbow.
The epic journey begins with a skull and ends with abstract visions of color. I tossed in a few quotes from my favorite Grateful Dead songs like "Truckin'" and "Fire, fire on the mountain". I really felt proud of this god damn piece when I was done. I put my soul into this creation. I had a vision and ran with it into the mountains. Literally, I painted mountains onto the guitar along with a rainbow and a mushroom with an eyeball in the stem. Embrace the creative flow. Thanks for appreciating. On the Radar: War On Porn and Ending Patriarchy with Robert Jensen On Lakeshore Public Radio 89.1 FM12/8/2017 Sarah Opat for Lakeshore Public Radio interviewed radical feminist, professional journalist, activist, Robert Jensen about the war on pornography and how to end patriarchy. The two talked about the struggles of radical feminism and how society can better shape individuals through reading Jensen's latest book: The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men (Spinifex Press, 2017). A critique of the pathology of patriarchy that is at the core of today’s crises. Find more of his books here. The 54 minute radio interview about the war on pornography, how to end patriarchy and Jensen's personal experience with radical feminism aired live last Friday at 7pm on 89.1 FM. All the music featured within the interview supports the feminist movement. A handful of songs come from the rock scene in the early 1990's. The rocker band, Bikini Kill was a huge part of the wave of feminism in the early 90's. Bikini Kill's song "Rebel Girl" is featured in this interview. Along with "Oh, Bondage! Up Yours!" by X-RaySpex and a few other active feminist supporting bands like Lesley Gore's song, "You Don't Own Me". Listen to online podcast here. Jensen shares his life experience with radical feminism and insight on how the war on porn is effecting the soul and brains of individuals in society. Jensen touched base on where you can find his books and check out his latest projects in the community. Here is the land of Jensen's creations. The goal of this radio interview is to raise awareness of the issue of patriarchy and to challenge individuals to utilize radical feminism to end patriarchy. Jam out to any (or all) of the songs featured within the radio interview with Robert Jensen. Music selection brought to you by Lea Opat. The oldest sister of Sarah Opat. Lea has the best taste in music. Give it a whack. Sarah Opat for Lakeshore Radio talks "On the Radar" with Adam Weiner from Low Cut Connie, a rock 'n roll band from Philadelphia. The two souls talk about the show at the Beat Kitchen NOV 2nd in Chicago. The lead singer, Adam Weiner and his piano fingers pound out a harmonious tune of truth through the keys. Each live show brings love, sweat, rainbows, and a funky rock 'n roll beat. The raw lyrics hit home at the live show this Thursday. The song, Big Thighs NJ speaks volumes. "The bluesy guitar took me to a new place. I felt like I was in Brooklyn walking around in my sneakers alone eatin' a sucker at dusk. I felt the sway of love inside the lyrics as Low Cut Connie performed it live. There's something wild and extraordinary about not being like everyone else," said Opat. My brain got the chills when Adam sang this song - "You’re the black sheep of the family. And when the black sheep learns to kill. You can leave Big Thighs, New Jersey. With a great big space to fill" - Low Cut Connie The Philli band Low Cut Connie has the energy of a thousand elephants. "I'm stoked these guys came to Chicago last night. The old school rock 'n roll spun my world. I loved seeing the drummer do his thang while the bass player gives the widest grin I've ever seen. I felt such a passion for music, such a wild big smirk on my face listening to this band rock out," said Opat. The back up vocalist women radiated with smiles and flowed with movement. Opat said, "I felt the free in the flow of music." Music is the souls language. All band members from Low Cut Connie shared soul with Chicago last night. "Most dreams you wake up from. Seeing Low Cut Connie made me rub my eyes and smile. I hope some day all strangers can unite and see this band live. I felt the world live as one," said Opat. The show got the spirits high. Rolling Stones Magazine, recently wrote about Low Cut Connie's tunes. "The live shows are sweaty, little bit strip teasy, and full of rock 'n roll soul food. No need for grief, worries or hunger," said Opat. The energy of the people, cheering all the words to Low Cut Connie is love. You know who you are. "The show last night in Chicago with Low Cut Connie was truly soul replenishing," said Opat. Rock 'n roll ran through all strangers veins last night at the Beat Kitchen. The connection and synergy on stage radiated out to the crowd of Chicago people Thursday night. Favorite songs of the night had to be "Big Thighs NJ". Get down. Get ahold of the goods (music on YouTube, Spotify, and Soundcloud). Buy the tunes. Live for the tunes. Find Low Cut Connie on Facebook here. Listen to Elton John interview frontman and piano fingers Adam Weiner for Low Cut Connie. Local artist, Liz Mares joins the air waves inside Lakeshore studios with "On the Radar" host, Sarah Opat.
Listen here: lakeshorepublicradio.org/post/artist-liz-mares-line-wizard The two ladies break down the process of creation, growth, and how to evolve as an artist. Mares currently works as her own boss from home in downtown Highland. She's an abstract artist, aesthetician, and friend of mother nature. "For the past two years, Liz has been a walking/talking inspiration for art, female empowerment, and bold encouragement to keep creating." says friend, Sarah Opat. "The first time I met Liz I instantly had questions as to how she became the woman she is -- Strong, bold, and empowering. Ever since stepping foot in her studio/home/work place she has allowed me to learn. Liz increases my interest in books, music (Planet Caravan by Black Sabbath), and challenges me to find new outlets of creation." said Opat. Lead guitarist, Jer and bass player Ben of Chicago rock band, Engine Summer get on a three way conference call with radio producer and host of ON THE RADAR, Sarah Opat. The three talk about how the band started, influences like CCR, and upcoming shows in Chicago. Listen to the podcast onilne: lakeshorepublicradio.org/post/engine-summer-heats-chicago Friend and studio artist, Wayne hops in the radio studio with Sarah Opat to talk photography and life as an artist in Florida.
The radio interview is available online here. http://lakeshorepublicradio.org/post/artist-wayne-thomas-abell-talks-trickster-life Radio update: Got a question? Here's the ultimate answer. LISTEN to The Letter Girl. Three women in a ground breaking Chicago rock band, The Letter Girl. I've known the drummer, 'Dre for about 4 years. Right when I plopped out of high school and had no clue what to focus my study on, Andrea Marvel came along. She's a wicked copy writer in Chicago. We both had the same English teacher named Gio at Lowell High-- he introduced us at Schoops (burger place) knowing how much I love to write he introduced her as my mentor. She gave me advice. Real advice to go for it. Write about condensation forming on a plastic cup. If the passion is there, says 'Dre do yourself a favor and jump into the work place of a copy writer. So I got myself an internship with an Ad Agency called "it's not important" on Michigan Ave. The point is Andrea got me motivated to fucking throw myself into the water. I learned how to swim. I called a fuck ton of ad agencies, and landed the gig when I was 18, then got a job at the same agency after the 3 mo. internship. Bam. Life was changed. Dreams were met. I walked around in Chicago like it was la la land. I loved walking towards the river to have a date with 100 bubbles floating in the air. Strange but so familiar. The slow dance of life holds a pulse before me, in the land of Chicago. Fast forward a year, Andrea and I are still friends and get bi-monthly breakfast visits together at Georges or a dinky restaurant in the middle of no where on 41. Here I tell her my problems as a young, weird adult. She laughs, reassures me I'm not an idiot. We move forward. This radio interview was a result of finagling 3 internships since last meeting Andrea. She helped make motivation happen. The radio industry will surely fucking benefit from airing The Letter Girl -- Highly motivated females doing what they love. Everyone loves that shit. Listen again if you haven't already. Time moves forward, it's just a matter of what we do inside all this time and space. These women have decided to dominate the rock world with fierce raw grooves. FREE SHOW TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 @ DEADBOLT in Logansquare. Chicago, IL. I'll be there, you'll be there. It's free. SO be there. Like 'em on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelettergirl/ Follow The Letter Girl on Insta: @thelettergirlband Go to their free show, TUES SEPT. 26TH @ DEADBOLT IN CHICAGO. I'll be there. Free show TUESDAY, SEPT. 26TH @ 7pm in Chicago.
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