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)
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
A stained glass window at the Outer Edge Stage (a converted church)
On May 6th I was able to attend an acoustic evening at the Outer Edge Stage in Appleton, WI. This was also the cd release party for Listening Party. Here are the 3 acts below.
The Jimmys - Blues / Americana / R & B / Soul - Monticello, WI
Below are photos, videos and links for The Jimmys. The location was Houdini Plaza a fun space for an outdoor concert. Beverages and food are also served.
Every Wednesday night during the summer Mile Productions brings an artist for a concert in the courtyard at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel. These artists are typically from all different areas of the country and a variety of genres. A lovely patio with a full bar and you can order from the Clubhouse and have it sent over. Get there early if you want a seat, it tends to fill up.
Step Rockets - Minneapolis, MI - Alternative
Step Rockets performing at the Radisson Courtyard in Appleton, WI
Listened to some awesome blues on the patio at Pullmans. Pullmans is right on the fox river with fire pits scattered in case its gets too cool by the water. Very cool spot to hang out and listen to some live music. Below is a photo and a video as well as some links to listen to more.
