Artist's Connection Shows
Artist's Connection is a television and radio series hosted by journalist and singer-songwriter, Kevin Fagan, produced by Sam Hawk, and directed by Alex Silva-Sadder at Davis Media Access in Davis, California. The program features topic-driven interviews of artists with questions that go beyond persona and performance, revealing the reasons behind the choices that artists make and giving viewers a glimpse through the eyes of the artist. Every episode includes an interview and a performance or showing of each artist’s original work.
The program airs on DCTV, Channel 15 on the Davis Comcast system. Archived shows are available on the Artist's Connections Shows page, at DCTV and the “Artist’s Connection” YouTube page. An audio-only version of the Artist's Connection Show airs on Radio Goldfield 89.1 FM, Voice of the Old West www.kgfn.org.
The program airs on DCTV, Channel 15 on the Davis Comcast system. Archived shows are available on the Artist's Connections Shows page, at DCTV and the “Artist’s Connection” YouTube page. An audio-only version of the Artist's Connection Show airs on Radio Goldfield 89.1 FM, Voice of the Old West www.kgfn.org.
Banjo Bones, singer-songwriter, discusses artistic success.
Dick Holdstock, scholar and balladeer with Holdstock and MacLeod, discusses the historical relevance of musical compositions.
Scotty O'Neill, singer-songwriter with The New Frantics, discusses selling the act.
Nancy Northrup, singer-songwriter, discusses choosing the right venue.
Joaquin Feliciano, singer-songwriter, discusses what it's like to be a new performer.
René Martucci, singer-songwriter, discusses choosing venues.
Silas Lowe, singer-songwriter, discusses writing and performing songs dealing with political and social justice issues.
Jay Gottlieb, singer-songwriter and promoter, discusses connecting artists with opportunities to play at shows and festivals.
Mark Lemaire, touring musician and recording engineer discusses these two artistic disciplines and performs.
Chappell Holt, singer/songwriter, performs and discusses balancing a music career with family life.
Deborah Crooks, singer/songwriter, performs and discusses creative self-expression.
Lee Milhous, singer/songwriter from The Hey-Nows!, performs and discusses forming a band.
Dave Walters, bassist from Custom Neon, performs and discusses balancing “real life” and artistic journey.
Theresa Foster performs and discusses arranging music.
Jeffrey Halford performs and discusses touring and life on the road.
Hugh Shacklett performs and discusses house concerts.
Steve Seskin performs and discusses writing songs for other artists.
David Maloney performs and discusses the independent artist.
Matt Jaffe performs and discusses performance.
Episode 7, Performance, with interviews and performances by Kevin Radley, Kat Austin, and Danny White.
Episode 6, Songwriting, with interviews and performances by Mikel Paul, Steve Kahn, and Cedar Seeger.
Episode 5, Art Education, with interviews and performances by Alicia Murphy, Brian Souders, and Laura Sandage.
Artist's Connection Episode 4, Recording Preparation, features insights and performances by Helen Spangler (Spangler), Chris Hunt (Tha Dirt Feelin), and Joel Daniel (The Hoots).
Artist's Connection Episode 3, Performing Preparation, features interviews and performances with Barry Melton, Steve Kotarek, and Annie Aronson (Hobbyhorse).
Artist's Connection Episode 2, Songwriting, features interviews and performances with Rita Hosking, Justin Cox, and Lonewulff.
Artist's Connection Episode 1, Forming a Band, features interviews and performances with Roger Trott of The Hey-Nows!, Kari King of Bonanza King and Richie Lawrence of Richie Lawrence and the Yolos.