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Y Arts Podcast
by Robin Smith
On this show, we interview local artists from the Frederick area who are making an impact in their craft and artists who are involved with the YMCA Arts Center. We will explore their stories, ambitions, influences, exhibitions, and more together. As we highlight their experiences, you will learn who they are and what's next for their careers. This podcast will provide a place to find talented creators. Thank you for listening.
Episodes
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Demetrius Ep40 - Y Arts Podcast
We sit down with Demetrius—a hip-hop artist from Frederick, Maryland. Debuting in 2020, Demetrius has become a key figure in Frederick's hip-hop scene. His artistry and community involvement were spotlighted in the Frederick News-Post in 2023, where his journey and impact were highlighted. In...
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Lori Rounds Ep39 - Y Arts Podcast
Lori Rounds is an award-winning visual artist whose practice includes painting, printmaking, and photography. A lifelong creator, she began pursuing art full time in 2019 following her retirement from a successful career in information technology. Lori is currently an artist-in-residence at the Y...
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Jordan Holt - Ep38 Y Arts Podcast
In this full length episode, we sit down with Jordan Holt. Talented videographer, photographer, and founder of Falling Squares, a creative group producing compelling video content for local businesses and entertainment platforms alike. Jordan shares the story behind his journey, from early...
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Bill Lord - Ep37 Y Arts Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Bill Lord, founder, executive director, and president of the Global Z Recording Project. Bill holds a doctorate in adult education, training and development, and international communications, along with a master's degree in educational media, media production…
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AJ Naylor - Ep36 Y Arts Podcast
In this episode, AJ Naylor—better known as Sounds by Fred—reflects on his legendary Bang Bang parties and the cultural waves he curated that reshaped the Frederick music scene. He takes us on a journey from his early years as a crate-carrying DJ to becoming the creative force behind his fashion...
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Roy Ghim - Ep35 Y Arts Podcast
In this episode, Ricole Barnes and I had the pleasure of interviewing Roy Ghim, a film and music columnist who has long been an active member of the Frederick arts scene. Throughout his career as a freelance writer, Roy has contributed to notable publications such as The Frederick News-Post and…
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Daryl Campbell (Daryltron) EP34 Y Arts Podcast
Daryl Campbell, or Daryltron, began his artistic journey as an obscure hip-hop artist. After experiencing a series of transformative life events, he decided to chase his long-held dream of becoming a multi-faceted creator. Drawing inspiration from iconic musicians like Beck…
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Steampunk Soiree Ep33 Y Arts Podcast
The Steampunk Soiree at the Frederick Book Arts Center was an event hosted by Braindead Live this past October. I had the opportunity to attend and interview six key people behind the event's success: Dylan Zingg and Tony Gianni from Braindead Live, Coordinator Eric Groff, Photographer Matthew...
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OneFrederick Collaborative Juanita Hardy Pt. 2 Y Arts Podcast
Part 2 of the OneFrederick Collaborative round table interview discussion series with guest speaker Juanita Hardy, a consultant for creative place-making.
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OneFrederick Collaborative Speaker Series Juanita Hardy Pt. 1 Y Arts Podcast
The OneFrederick Collaborative is excited to share the powerful insight and encouragement of Juanita Hardy, a consultant for creative place-making. We hope her affirmation and her challenge will fire us up to collaborate and develop creative places in our own community.
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Y Arts Podcast Ep 32 - Sketchy Shed
Joey Two Geez is multi instrumentalist, DJ, artist, producer, live sound engineer, and event coordinator located in Frederick MD. He is the current owner of Sketchy Shed, a DIY arts venue which operates out of a secret location in the Frederick area. As a punk himself, Joey puts his all into…
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Y Arts Podcast Ep31 - Cynthia Scott
Cynthia Scott, owner of Gaslight Gallery in Frederick has created an art installation and exhibition called The Oracle at the Y Arts Center. It features a geodesic dome. Based on concepts by Buckmister Fuller, it's a structure made of triangles that mimics sacred geometry. This dome has its own...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep30 - Ricole Barnes
Ricole Barnes is the Y Arts Center Site Director at the YMCA of Frederick County, Maryland, where he has been actively involved for over 20 years. A prominent figure in the local arts community, Ricole is also a hip-hop artist who performs as the frontman of the rock band daMOOD and co-founded…
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Y Arts Podcast Ep29 - George Koch
George Koch began his journey in biology but soon discovered a deep passion for the visual arts, which led him to pursue degrees in both ceramics and design. Building on this artistic foundation, Koch established A. Salon, Ltd., an artist service organization that started as a collective of seven...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep28 - Joe Keys
Joe Keyes has been immersed in the music scene since his middle school days as a DJ. It wasn't until 2009, approaching his 50s, that Keyes discovered his true calling with his band, Joe Keyes & The Late Bloomer Band. The group's distinctive vibe and sound have been tuned through years of...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep27 - Dylan Zingg
Dylan Zingg wears many hats as an artist, DJ, event planner, and landscape architect. Since moving to Frederick, he has integrated himself into the vibrant local art and music community. Notably, Dylan has partnered with Braindead, a collective dedicated to curating, promoting, and executing...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep26 - East River Band
East River Band is composed of Joel Cymerman, Blake Thatcher, Corwin Leber, and Sebastian Melendez bringing the public a multifaceted, traveling jam band. Started back in 2021, they've grown into this 4 man crew all about connecting through their music. We dive deep into their journey—how they...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep25 - Francheska Pastor
From being part of Bad Seed Rising-the youngest band signed to Roadrunner Records, toured throughout the U.S.A, and featured in a major film, Francheska Pastor has accomplished plenty so far in her lifetime. Pastor is a musician and photographer born in the Philippines, raised in Frederick,...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep24 - Downtown Frederick Partnership
Downtown Frederick Partnership is key to the enrichment of Downtown Frederick, anything from hosting and organizing events, cultivating a community, and providing support and attraction within the area. Kara Norman, Leeann Crews, Jade Dunhour, and Brittany Himber, the team behind the Partnership,...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep23 - Intentional Terrarium
MAD Dance presents "Intentional Terrarium", a month-long series of performances hosted at the MAD Studio in the Y Arts Center. This episode features an interview with Kitty Clark and Ray C. Shaw, the duo behind MAD Dance. "Intentional Terrarium" displays a portable greenhouse as its main feature....
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Y Arts Podcast Ep22 - Sky Stage
What would you get if you crossed nature, theater, art work, and sustainability? You'd get: Sky Stage. In the outskirts of the heart of Downtown Frederick, sits a living, growing art installation with an open-air theater. In this episode of The Y Arts Podcast, we cover the Sky Stage by attending...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep21 - Rebecca Hargreaves
Rebecca Hargreaves is a self-taught tufting artist who creates fanciful rugs. With a background in fashion and textiles, she has found a true calling towards designing and making your-not-so-average rugs. From teaching yoga at Yogamour, to being a single mom, to working in her garden, Hargreaves...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep20 - Lisa May Bennett
Even in her 50's, Lisa May Bennett is chasing her dreams. Bennett has led a successful life, with wonderful friends and family, and even has worked for nonprofit business, National Organization for Women-yet, something about her life felt stagnant. Then one day, Bennett decided to give up…
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Y Arts Podcast Ep19 - Dylan Hyman
Dylan Hyman tackles on both the visual and audio side of life when it comes to creating. In their past, they have produced Keith Haring-inspired black and white digital post cards, focusing on bringing light into the darkness of their work. As a musician, they collaborate with Spencer — forming...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep18 - Ethan Larsh
Ethan Larsh is a songwriter and musician from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Starting at 7, Ethan learned how to play piano. As he matured into adulthood, he picked up playing guitar and original songwriting. He finds inspiration from The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Flaming Lips, and 70's country music,...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep16 - Shelby Newsome
Shelby Newsome is a writer and lead bookseller at local bookstore, Curious Iguana. Writing has been a part of Newsome's life and this development led her to pursue a career as a flash fiction writer. Through her trials of submissions and years of practice, she is a determined short-story artist…
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Y Arts Podcast Ep15 - Scott Marceron
Scott Marceron began his music career at 12 years old as a bass player in his neighborhood. His musical passion led him to learn on his own how to book and play shows, manage his music business, and other behind the scenes challenges musicians face. With this in mind, and inspiration from "School...
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Y Arts Podcast EP14 - Tad Achey
Tad Achey is a musician who is fully engaged with the Frederick community. He talks about his journey as a drummer playing with his band DaMood and performing his own project, "Zootu". Tad illustrates his recent experience performing on Carroll Creek for Alive at 5 and the collaboration with…
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Y Arts Podcast - Ep13 Tina Harper
Tina Harper is a proud mother and artist local to the Frederick area. With a background in preschool teaching and art, she designed a place for people to tap into their inner creativity and paint! She encourages everyone, even those without a "creative bone in their body" to enjoy the services…
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Y Arts Podcast Ep12 - Maddie "Maddog" Davis
Maddie "Maddog" Davis is an event coordinator for local Frederick music shows. Being heavily involved with the Techno/House music culture of D.C., she aims to stretch this art over to Frederick County. Basing her shows in Downtown Frederick's local bar, Cafe 611, not only does Davis organize the...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep11 - Sophia Townsend
Sophia Townsend is an artist. As well as a student at Hood College majoring in Art Therapy and Minoring in Graphic Design. She also works as an intern at the Frederick Arts Council.
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Y Arts Podcast Ep10 - Maggie Kirkpatrick
Maggie Kirkpatrick is a self-taught photographer from the Frederick area who has been in exhibitions in town. They won an award at the Delaplaine Arts Center in 2017 and one at Area 31 in 2018. They're focus is on constructing little worlds to connect emotions together; creating evocative and...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep9 - Sarah Philabaum
Sarah Philabaum is a passionate multi-hyphenate artist. She is a director, choreographer, performer, teacher, podcast host and most importantly a mother. She is the dance coordinator at the Y Arts Center where she teaches and organizes the dance recitals among other things.
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Y Arts Podcast Ep8 - Elizabeth Chung
Elizabeth Chung is a native of Hong Kong, China. She studied Public Health at University of Hawaii in Honolulu and gained additional education at Penn State. For the past 45 years she has dedicated her work to minority health equity, social justice and the local immigrant community. She founded…
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Y Arts Podcast Ep7 - Justin Arroyo
Justin Arroyo: Justin Arroyo has been making instrumental hip-hop for the past six years. He gained his inspiration by surrounding himself with music, oftentimes through his parents while growing up. He was exposed to a lot of soul and old school hip-hop. Throughout the years he gained a deep...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep6 - Shiloh Young
Shiloh Young is a local musician who has lived in Frederick their whole life. They play the guitar, sing and write songs. They are part of a band called Enclosure. They have performed with the Let There Be Rock School and various other groups around town.
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Y Arts Podcast Ep5 - Jeff Cosgrove
Jeff Cosgrove is a decorated drummer and a father of two. He has been playing music his whole life. He moved to Frederick nine years ago. Jeff is a free jazz drummer and has released multiple albums and singles.
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Y Arts Podcast Episode Ep4 - Ari Voxx
Music has always been the love of Ari Voxx's life. Her early influences were artists like The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Micheal Jackson. She gravitated toward singing after performing in various choral groups. Despite her roots being in soul, gospel and classical music she...
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Y Arts Podcast Ep3 - Bill Watson
Bill Watson is a visual artist born and raised in Frederick County. He is a fine artist who dabbles in painting, sculptural work, mural work, illustration and animation. On the show we will be speaking about his latest installation at the Y Arts Center.
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The Y Arts Podcast Ep2 - James Connors
James Connors is a Frederick local. He is an elementary school art teacher and sculptor. He graduated with a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. He graduated with an MFA from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. James has been showing his work at...
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The Y Arts Podcast Ep1 - Elizabeth Chase
Elizabeth Chase who is a trained opera singer and a songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She now lives in Frederick, Maryland. She is a Catholic Cantor and Country/Pop artist who talks about her story as a musician and performer.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On this show, we interview local artists from the Frederick area who are making an impact in their craft and artists who are involved with the YMCA Arts Center. We will explore their stories, ambitions, influences, exhibitions, and more together. As we highlight their experiences, you will learn who they are and what's next for their careers. This podcast will provide a place to find talented creators. Thank you for listening.
HOSTED BY
Robin Smith
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On this show, we interview local artists from the Frederick area who are making an impact in their craft and artists who are involved with the YMCA Arts Center. We will explore their stories, ambitions, influences, exhibitions, and more together. As we highlight their experiences, you will learn...
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Y Arts Podcast is created and hosted by Robin Smith.
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