Saturday, June 18, 2016

Mural Walk With Chad Brady

As part of "the Art of Conversation" series presented by the Trout Museum of Art and the Post Crescent a Mural walk with the artist Chad Brady was held on June 11th.  There was a sizable crowd gathered to learn more about the murals you see around the downtown Appleton area. Below are the murals and art by this talented artist and the locations they can be found.


Artist Chad Brady who is originally from Washington D.C. describes one of his murals. He mentioned that his goal is to help make downtown Appleton beautiful. He draws inspiration from his clients and from the location. His work often starts as a sketch, sometimes even on a napkin.
Ambassador, 117  Appleton St funded by Papst Blue Ribbon


Shear Chaos, 103 W College Ave
Shear Chaos, 103 W College Ave
Shear Chaos, 103 W College Ave
Shear Chaos, 103 W College Ave
Shear Chaos, 103 W College Ave
Shear Chaos, 103 W College Ave
Shear Chaos, 103 W College Ave
Vagabond Imports, 113 E College Ave (80% is the artists design, the rest is a restoration)
The Alley Project at the History Museum at the Castle, 330 E College Ave (the artist mentioned that he may be adding to this soon for Mile of Music)
The Fire, 230 E College Ave (the first mural in this area by Chad Brady)
Antojitos Mexicanos, 204 E College Ave
Antojitos Mexicanos, 204 E College Ave

Antojitos Mexicanos, 204 E College Ave


Parklet (next to Copper Rock Coffee
Parklet (next to Copper Rock Coffee) This was a community project headed by Chad Brady with his design. I actually painted one of the purple ones on the mountain to the far right

The Cozzy Corner, 111 N Walnut St
The Cozzy Corner, 111 N Walnut St



The Cozzy Corner, 111 N Walnut St
Vacant building 115 S State St (plans are for a bar with a beer garden, the new owners of the building are love politics and music. Chad Brady started this piece shortly after David Bowie died, this is in tribute to him. date of birth and death are in the Black Star on the right hand side.

Fox River House, 211 S Walnut St. (Where the police station is now there used to be an Adler Brau brewery)

Wall near Fratellos Riverfront Restaurant, 501 W Water St (I had to finish the tour on my own on a different day, but look who I came across working on his piece! This is inspired by the paper industry and by the surrounding native american tribes)
Edison Building, 101 W Edison Ave
The Draw - 800 S Lawe St




the artist at work

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Kaukauna Electric City Experience


It was a good turnout at the second annual Electric City Experience in Kaukauna on June 11th. A variety of music, food and fun for the whole family was available. Below are the musicians I was able to see.  I will be posting a photo and a video of the group/singer that I took with a cellphone, a better quality video found on you-tube (if there is one) web links and also annotate if their music is on I-tunes, Spotify, or Amazon music. That way you can decide for yourselves. I myself enjoyed every act I attended.

Tyler and the Streeters - Alternative - Appleton

Tyler and the Streeters perform at The Brick House in Kaukauna



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Red Light Saints - Rock - Green Bay
Red Light Saints performs at The Hardware Store



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The 151's - Alternative - Appleton

The 151's perform at Journey's in Kaukauna




Beth Kille -  Rock, Americana, Acoustic Rock - Madison

Beth Kille performs at The Pub in Kaukauna



 


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The Lately - Rock / Indie - Appleton


The Lately performs at X-Bar in Kaukauna




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Cory Chisel - Americana / Folk Rock - Appleton, WI & Nashville, TN


Cory Chisel performs at the main stage in Central Park in Kaukauna



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 Pudge - Alternative - Appleton

Pudge performs at The Brickhouse in Kaukauna






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Pam the Bear - Alternative - Oshkosh