Beau Wiley October 31 2009 in Memoriam

 

Beau was a friend of many. Known by most as the always-eager-to-help volunteer at many (maybe all!) Comfest, Hot Times festivals and DooDah Parade.  Details will follow.

Hot Times Festival 2008 images update

Here are some of my favorite images of Hot Times Festival 2008.

To see my entire slide show of over 100 pics, clink on this link

Mourning Jazz Saxophonist Rudy Johnson

This message was sent to us from Arnett Howard

Jazz People,

We are celebrating the life of Los Angeles resident and former Columbus saxophonist Rudolph (Rudy) Johnson, who, according to pianist Bobby Pierce, died Sunday, August 19, 2007, in California from complications of diabetes related illnesses. The funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, August 25, 2007, 2 pm. at the Simpson Funeral Home, 3443 West Manchester, Los Angeles, 90305, (323) 752-5524.

Gene Walker claims to have taught Rudy the scales on tenor sax when they were students at Champion Junior High. Bobby Pierce said that they lived near each other off Taylor Avenue in Columbus' East side. Bobby said that he heard Rudy practicing hours each day and approached him out of curiosity. Rudy and Bobby practiced, played together constantly for a year and worked their way to California. Bobby credits Rudy's confidence and patient training for getting him the music education and experience that made him a complete musician.

Rudy recorded few titles under his own name; Second Coming and Spring Rain were released on Black Jazz Records, in 1971 and 1974. His claim to fame was working with the Ray Charles Orchestra for thirty years as tenor sax soloist. Samples of the two long play albums are at the following sites.

http://www.groovecollector.com/groove_guide_item/2/534/1/1589/rudolph-johnson--the-second-coming.html

http://www.groovecollector.com/groove_guide_item/2/534/1/1588/rudolph-johnson--spring-rain.html

http://www.blackjazz.com/buynow.html

God be with the soul of Rudy Johnson, our musical ancestor.

A

Ron Anderson Studio Tapes on Youtube

Columbus artist Ron Anderson sent the following invitation to see one of his 3 youtube videos that were taped in his studio. This appears to be the beginning of an interesting artist's video blog.

Ron is not only a talented expressive painter whose style is unique and powerful, and his imagery is very dynamic.
We also learn that Ron often paints to the music of the legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. Nice Davis cuts compliment his videos.

How cool is that? Enjoy.
-charlie

"The link I am sending you is to a short video of me talking about my oil paintings. This was filmed inside my art studio. I will add additional clips as I have the time, on my exhibits, my artwork, and other arts related topics.

I hope that you find the material informative, and interesting to view !

Ron Anderson: Inside the artist studio

Sincerely,

Ron Anderson"

More info? send email to: admin@ronandersonstudio.com

or visit his website: www.ronandersonstudio.com

Candy Watkins Creates New Neon/Glasswork for group show in Washington DC

Neon and glass artist Candy Watkins just returned from exhibiting new work at the Zenith Gallery, in Washington DC.

29 Artists - 29 Years, Through April 29, 07

The 29th Anniversary Exhibit of the gallerie's yearly group show, features 29 different artists who have exhibited there in the past. Candy's beautiful piece, Meditation, was a highlight.


Meditation - Blown, carved and sandblasted glass with 14k gold leaf, illuminated with bright white, coated neon, mounted on a 12"X12"x12" base with a solid state transformer, internal wiring and a rotating switch. Total size - 12"x12"x24"
Candice Watkins - design and neon
Jason Antol - Gaffer and cold work

Visit Candy Watkin's website