Welcome to our next Flash Feature with Logan musician Shaun Diver! We caught up with him in the comfort of our lounge room where we were fortunate enough to be serenaded by his heartfelt lyrics and quick fingered acoustic guitar prowess.

Shaun recently played with Silk & Oil at the Retro Bar in Kenmore, he performs regularly at the Music Cavern’s Beenleigh Music Concerts and gets in on the action for things like Live & Local “Into the Light project” – an afternoon of music raising funds for Beyond Blue.

Listen to his delicious tunes and enjoy!!

Want to know more about Shaun and catch him at his next gig?

Facebook.com – Shaun Diver Music

Youtube – Shaun Diver

Youtube – Fri night live at The Retro Bar Kenmore

Music Equity – Shaun Diver

Sebastian Petrik joined us for our panel discussion for this last month’s podcast ep. It is a little late (again) because there was soooo much great content in this episode and we just could not fit it all in. We are toying with the idea of including an uncut version for subscribers in the future, let us know if you’re interested.

This month we explored the benefits of ‘art as therapy’ and the ‘therapeutic benefit of arts on society.’

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Seb’s new project that he mentions can be found here:

The Search For Awesome

Logan Art Gallery’s public programs with information on their Dementia Program:

http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/arts-culture-and-heritage/logan-art-gallery/programs 

“Art + Dementia is a discussion-based tour of works of art to provide intellectual stimulation and social inclusion for people with dementia and their companions. Facilitated by our trained volunteers, the participants are encouraged to contribute knowledge, engage in interpretation, express emotions and recall memories. Involvement  in this nationwide program has been shown to increase well-being and quality of life for participants. If you or someone you know would benefit from this program, please contact Logan Art Gallery on 3412 5519 or via email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au”

Info on the proposed cuts and changes to the publishing industry:

http://theconversation.com/carnage-in-the-arts-experts-respond-to-the-australia-council-cuts-59368>

https://www.change.org/p/scott-morrison-save-australian-literature-stop-parallel-importation-of-books?recruiter=67818012&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=autopublish&utm_term=des-lg-share_petition-no_msg&fb_ref=Default

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/20/authors-condemn-book-copyright-and-import-proposal-as-massive-own-goal

Info on how arts contributed to GDP in the US as an indicator for Australia.

http://musicinaustralia.org.au/index.php?title=Arts_and_Cultural_GDP_in_the_United_States

The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of Current Literature

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804629/>

https://www.anzata.org/

https://acata.org.au

All in the Mind Podcast = Young minds, the highs and lows

<http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/young-minds2c-the-highs-and-lows/4054982>

The link to Head Space in Meadowbrook

http://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/meadowbrook/

Info on the affects of music on the brain

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201212/the-neuroscience-music-mindset-and-motivation

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See you next time,

Ali & Grant 🙂

We caught up with Nicole Brophy after her gig at the last Eats n Beats outside the Kingston Butter Factory. It was a great night under the indigo tapestry of night, and the vibe was really positive.

Maybe you were there, you enjoyed the music and want to know a little bit more, or maybe you missed out – either way, this Flash interview is a great way to catch up with what’s happening. Have a listen and check out her new single, Empty Tin on SoundCloud below. 

“Nicole Brophy has a voice and style compared to the likes of PJ Harvey, Lucinda Williams & La Roux. ​Stylistically it fits somewhere between gritty rock, alt-country hoedowns and moody, bluesy numbers, all brought together by a raw charismatic rockin’ earthy voice and boundless energy. She has an undeniable presence on stage, always moving, engaging the crowd, playing acoustic or electric guitar and just driving her passion into her songs. ” AustralianMusicWeek.com

Nicole on YouTube

Nicole’s Facebook Page

Nicole on Triple J Unearthed

Have someone you’d love to see us interview? Or love Nicole’s sound? Please comment and share! 😀

Let’s face it, we are all time poor these days. Finding the energy to go out and immerse ourselves in our local culture whether it be music, creative arts or comedy can be a struggle, especially with a tribe of little people in toe or a demanding job to juggle. Lately we’ve been finding that anything local we want to attend clashes with our work schedule or family life. For this reason, we’ve designed a segment with the time poor in mind.

The Flash Interview series will give you an insight into the work and the person behind the art/music and point you in the direction to find out more. But best of all, it’s short and sweet so it’s easy to fit in. You never know, you might even fall in love!

Our very first flash interview is with Hailey Calvert, a Brisbane folk/blues singer and songwriter.

Get to know Hailey better here:

Bandcamp

Facebook

Triple J Unearthed

Instagram

Youtube