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The Sounds of the Steel Bridge Songfest 3

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:33:37 +0000

Christie Weber and pat mAcdonald organized quite a show and once again Door Pod Show was there! Recorded June 14-16, 2007, this series of podcasts on the topic of the fabulous Steel Bridge Songfest are Door Pod Show’s most ambitious production yet. The 17 audio files were pared down from over 100 recordings done over a three day period. And yes, it took me a long time to complete, but I think the results are worth it.
Here are a few things to keep in mind. Several files were recorded backstage and have lots of LOUD background noise. There was also lots of wind and some of the recordings reflect that, most notably the interview with Paulie Rocco. I think the interviews are worth the noise however and encourage you to give each one a listen. The podcasts include interviews with Jackson Browne, Jane Wiedlin, Jonathon Spottiswoode, James Hall, Chris Aaron, Ruby James, Tony Brown, Melanie Jane, Catacombs of Rome and many, many more artists. And don’t miss Margaret Welch of the National Trust for Historic Preservation who gives a shout out to Christie and pat for their hard work in preserving the Sturgeon Bay steel bridge. This year the podcasts are organized differently this year, into smaller audio files as opposed to the long all inclusive podcast format from last year. Be sure to tell me what you think of the new set-up and enjoy Steel Bridge Songfest 3!

This first podcast features interviews at the Holiday Motel with Chris Aaron, Susan Hall, Kris Doty and Eric McFadden.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Meet the artists

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:26:26 +0000

Interviews with artists at the Holiday Motel: Freedie Johnston, Melanie Jane, Geri X, Kim Manning & Jonathon Spottiswoode

The Sounds of the Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Meet the artists

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:22:35 +0000

Artists Tony Brown, Tom Schriner-Schmitt & Ruby James (Tony’s interview was in the wind).

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Charlie Cheney

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:18:51 +0000

Musician/volunteer Charlie Cheney on why he loves the Steel Bridge Songfest.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Holiday Motel

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:16:12 +0000

Why should you stay at the Holiday Motel?

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Bill Parsons

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:13:29 +0000

Supporter Bill Parsons at the artists’ dinner.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Friday night artists’ dinner

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:10:26 +0000

At the artists’ dinner: James Hall, Josh Ritkin, Kris Doty, Eric McFadden, Gary Wurtz, Paul Ryan, Jamie Clark & Tony Brown.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Jane Wiedlin

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:06:37 +0000

Catching up with the GoGos’ Jane Wiedlin at the artists’ dinner.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Who showed up?

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:01:40 +0000

Christie Weber and some of the many people that showed up for the concert.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Ben & Jimi

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:00:02 +0000

Backstage at SBSF3 with Ben and Jimi.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Margaret Welch, NTHP

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:54:52 +0000

Margaret Welch of the National Trust for Historic Preservation on pat and Christie’s efforts.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Jackson Browne

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:52:28 +0000

Jackson Browne backstage on why he’s part of SBSF3.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Paulie Rocco

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:48:08 +0000

Veteran guitarist Paulie Rocco shares some of his musical journey (very windy background).

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Dorothy Scott

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:43:42 +0000

Singer/songwriter Dorothy Scott is having an excellent day at SBSF3.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Catacombs of Rome

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:41:10 +0000

Catacombs of Rome rocked the mainstage and share their thoughts on their first SBSF.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Craig Greenburg

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:33:00 +0000

SBSF2 participant Craig Greenburg returns for his second festival.

The Sounds of Steel Bridge Songfest 3: Lonely Ghost

Barbara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:25:49 +0000

Cowboy, psychedelic rockers Lonely Ghost backstage.

On-the-Road: Caitlin Oleson interviews documentary filmmaker Sarah Price in New York City

Barbara — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:18:58 +0000

From a rooftop in Greenwich Village, Caitlin Oleson talks with Sarah Price about her new film SUMMER CAMP. SUMMER CAMP is currently making the rounds at film festivals around the world. Sarah also shares some insight into life as an independent filmmaker and as well as her upcoming projects. Sarah’s previous films include American Movie, Caesar’s Park, and The Yes Men.

On-the-Road: Caitlin Oleson’s Interview with CBGB Founder Hilly Kristal

Barbara — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:54:29 +0000

CBGB may be gone but you can relive some of the memories with Caitlin Oleson’s Hilly Kristal interview from September of 2005.

On-the-Road: At the Steel Bridge SongFest II – an audio collage

Barbara — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 21:44:41 +0000

Christie Weber, her brother Pat McDonald, and a huge supporting cast put on quite a party to help preserve the iconic steel bridge in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Listen in to an audio collage featuring some of the songwriters, music lovers and staff of Steel Bridge SongFest II. Listen to interviews with headliner Jackson Browne, Dorothy Scott, Anna Sacks, Allen McFee, Laine Sterling, Anna Lee Scully, Charlie Cheney, Troy Therrien and more. Caitlin Oleson and Barbara Luhring handle the interviews. Emily Wolfe created the photos.

On-the-Road: in a Milwaukee alley at Leo Feldman’s River Rat Art Gallery’s “Drive By” multimedia art exhibit

Barbara — Fri, 19 May 2006 22:18:53 +0000

Caitlin Oleson goes on the road to Leo Feldman and RiverRat Gallery’s “Drive By” multimedia art exhibit commemorating the National Rifle Association Convention held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This pro-gun, pro-American, pro-NRA show featured works by Bob Watt, Johnie Shimon, pp d’CaCa, Erick von Munz, David Ruehl, Kris Ward and more. RiverRat Gallery is Milwaukeeâ€™s only homeless gallery. This unique urban art show was held in an alley adjacent to the fabulous Amazon Pizza. Listen in as Caitlin interviews Feldman’s curator Jimmy von Milwaukee along with artists pp d’CaCa, Erick von Munz, David Ruehl, and Kris Ward.

Jimmy von Milwaukee and Caitlin Oleson in a Julie Lindemann photo.

Brandon Buck, skateboarding entrepreneur

Barbara — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 22:37:14 +0000

Caitlin Oleson talks with Brandon Buck, a high school sophmore from Wilmette, Illinois and the co-founder of skateboard team whose members create short films that they in turn sell to other skateboard enthusiasts.

Brandon is in Door County to pitch Steven Diedrick of Redmond Research about becoming a corporate sponsor for his skateboard team.

On-the-Road: Podcasting at the Art Institute of Chicago

Barbara — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:02:51 +0000

As part of a recent performance, Caitlin Oleson traveled to the Art Institute of Chicago on a very busy and crowded afternoon to record audio that Gregg Luhring mixed with original music to become Caitlin’s impressions of 4 paintings from their permanent collection. Barbara Luhring also collaborated with Gregg to create the definition of Podcasting – set to music. Listen in! (Above: Caitlin Oleson outside of the Art Institute of Chicago.)

On-The-Road: Caitlin Oleson talks with CBGB founder, Hilly Kristal

Barbara — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 00:47:10 +0000

It was announced in 2004 that New York City’s iconic punk club CBGB may face closure in the near future. Its’ lease expired on August 31, 2005, and talks between the property owner (Bowery Residents Committee) and club founder Hilly Kristal had stalled over alleged unpaid rent and safety concerns. Caitlin Oleson talks with Hilly Kristal at his iconic club CBGB in the Bowery, NYC. Kristal has been remarkably sanguine in the face of the fact that perhaps CBGB’s time has come as the neighborhood continues its gentrification. (This was the first podcast interview Hilly Kristal ever granted.)

Caitlin Oleson and Hilly Kristal at CBGB.

A Visit with members of the Paul Sills Players

Barbara — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:29:59 +0000

Paul Sills Community Theater presents The Tao of Chuang Chou. Caitlin Oleson interviews some of the members of the cast of Paul Sills’ newest production. Members include: Martha Garvey, Angela Rossman, Rich Higdon and Eric Frost.

Pet Psychic and Intuitive Healer, Gale Ritchey

Barbara — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:42:08 +0000

Caitlin Oleson talks to Gale about her September 15, 2005 art show at Mr. Helsinki in Fish Creek, her healing work and the path that landed her in Door County. Visit Gale online at Art of Healing Intuition.

Peninsula Players Interns

Barbara — Sat, 06 Aug 2005 00:35:45 +0000

Caitlin Oleson interviews 3 of the 8 – 2005 summer interns at Peninsula Players Theatre in Fish Creek. Interns Adam, Katie & Gina give Caitlin insight on what is so special about being an intern at America’s oldest professional summer theatre.