Reblogged from Nicolette Good:

I play mostly in Texas, but am always looking for suggestions as to where I should play next! Head over to my shows page and leave a comment on where you’d like to see a show. Some of my favorite show memories have been the most unexpected–like the time I opened for the Austin Lounge Lizards to a sold-out room that was smoke- and alcohol-free, or the time I played at the Bharmacy opening up for Lincoln Durham to a packed room, milkshake machine and all. But even the off nights are illuminating, and every …

1. How did you start your career as an artist?

I think the career of an artist is a lifelong journey – at least it was for me.  From my childhood, I was drawn to all venues of creative expression.  I sang, acted, painted, sculpted, wrote stories and plays, and I always found ways to give life to my creative voice.  In my early 20′s, I was distracted by a strong desire for material things, and I spent the next decade working in the corporate world, painting when I could, but not often enough by any means.  I had always planned to save enough money so that by the time I was 40, I could afford to pursue creative work full time, but the longer I waited to switch gears, the less likely that transition would be.  When I met my wife Chris, who had been pursuing her art career full time for many years, I was overcome with almost a panic that my life was on the wrong track, profoundly.   I started selling my work just recently in 2010, and my career as an artist took off very quickly.  I am blessed in that my work has been very well received and well collected so early on. 

 2. Who were your idols and what was your inspiration from your idols

I admire so many artists, but a short list would have to include Frida Kahlo, Matisse, de Kooning, Herb Ritts, Keith Haring and Andy Warhol.  I love many local and emerging artists as well.  I do believe the best is yet to be seen in art.

The inspiration I have gained from the artists I admire is probably evident in my bold use of colors and strokes, but I do think my style is unique. 

3. How long have you been associated with Wet Paint Gallery at Key West?

My wife Chris and I actually own the gallery, and we opened in February of 2011.  We are just about to celebrate our one year anniversary, in fact.

4. Will there be any festivals of your paintings in the future?

On February 17th, we are hosting a one year celebration at the gallery, and the completion of an A-Z figure series that I have been working on will be exhibited for the event. 

The series came to life in March of 2011 and will be completed in time for the opening exhibit at Wet Paint Gallery on February 17th, 2012.  The series has been aggressively collected, and pieces are currently in London, New York, Toronto, and in many other cities.  Two of the pieces are in the Art Institute Museum in Siena, Italy, and one of the pieces will be entered into the prestigious Barnes Foundation Collection in Philadelphia later next month.

 Each letter of the alphabet features a pairing of figures using a unique artistic style.  From Pop Art to Digital Art to Abstract to Sculpture, this series touches on every major artistic style of the past several centuries and beyond.  Upon completion of the series, a book will be published with images and descriptions of all the works, as well as the names and locations of the collectors of the pieces.  This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of an original series of works that has already been collected the world over, and to be included in a book about the work.  

5. What is your message from Key West to the world?

My message would actually be one I would borrow from our town of Key West, where we have adopted a One Human Family philosophy.  Our lives are enriched by our diverse landscape, and life, like art, is much richer with more texture.  No matter who we are or where we come from, we are all members of One Human Family, and we are all in this together.

Best wishes to you and your readers, Roberto.  Thank you so much for the opportunity to speak with you.

www.hothamcarrollarts.com

www.wetpaintkeywest.com

Thanks Kristen for accepting my invitation to an interview. Best

wishes from Miami Florida.

Roberto

En un evento sin precedente, a 30 mil pies de altura con Volaris y ante los medios de comunicación

internacional, el Rebaño Angelino dará a conocer el nuevo diseño

Carson, CA. (Martes 31 de enero de 2012) – Chivas USA anunció hoy que develará su nueva playera de local para la temporada 2012 durante un vuelo de la aerolínea mexicana con las mejores tarifas y promociones, Volaris, a llevarse a cabo el miércoles 15 de febrero y a 30 mil pies de altura sobre el nivel del mar.

La organización llevará a cabo una conferencia de prensa durante el vuelo, única en su género, en la que participarán jugadores y ejecutivos de Chivas USA. El evento, sobre las nubes, será estilo pasarela y amenizado con un coctel, concurso, videos, la participación de las ChivaGirls, cuerpo directivo de la organización Rojiblanca, ejecutivos de Volaris, Corona Extra, adidas, Crown Imports y medios de comunicación internacional.

La nueva playera de local de Chivas USA será mostrada a los aficionados del Rebaño Angelino y público en general, el miércoles 15 de febrero a través de la página electrónica de la organización Rojiblanca en cdchivasusa.com y Facebook en facebook.com/chivasusa.

Qué:                Develación de la nueva playera (local) de Chivas USA Chivas – Temporada 2012.

Cuándo:           Febrero 15, 2012 – Vuelo Volaris – Guadalajara, Jalisco (México) – Los Angeles.

Quién:             Jugadores y Directivos de Chivas USA, ChivaGirls, ejecutivos de Volaris, Corona Extra, adidas, Crown Imports y Medios de Comunicación Internacionales.

cdchivasusa.com

Acerca de Chivas USA

Fundado en el 2004, el Club Deportivo Chivas USA, con base en Los Ángeles, California, ha logrado éxitos impresionantes en siete temporadas completas dentro de la Major League Soccer (MLS por sus siglas en inglés). Para beneplácito de sus apasionados seguidores, el club, de propietarios mexicanos, ha calificado a la postemporada de la MLS en cuatro años consecutivos (2006-2009). Además, a través de sus innovadores programas comunitarios, Chivas USA muestra constantemente un profundo compromiso con la comunidad del sur de California al mismo tiempo que sus equipos juveniles y academias de futbol ofrecen oportunidades sin precedente dirigidas a lo mejor del talento joven de la región. Para obtener más información acerca de Chivas USA, favor de llamar al 1-877-CHIVAS-1 o visite cdchivasusa.com.

Reblogged from Nicolette Good:

With the clock running out up to my vocal session on Sunday, I had to put my nose to the grindstone and finish some lyrics to a song that just WOULDN’T come. So, I sat down with my pad of paper and a pen and racked my brain until I came up with SOMEthing. This is a much different approach than I usually take. But what is interesting is, the very first take of the recording is the one we wound up using. And I honestly hadn’t even practiced singing it all the way through once, yet. I guess it just goes to …

Reblogged from Nicolette Good:

1. How did Chacho and Brance get their start?

Well, first off we wanna say thanks for taking the time to ask us these questions and getting to know us. Both of us started at a very early age. Brance comes from a background of country and western and an insatiable thirst for rock n’ roll. He’s been listening to KiSS and Merle Haggard even since  he began grade school. I, on the other hand, started off with traditional Mexican Rancheras then heard my first Beatles album my summer between kindergarten and 1st grade. We’ve been mining (and finding)musical gems ever since. The truth is luck and a Robert Johnson t-shirt brought us together in 1995 on the St. Mary’s University campus in San Antonio Tx.  

 2. What is your isnpiration when writing a song or performing?

 I tell ya, I sat last night writing a song, this is a verse: “How can I learn to deliver When I’s an Indian giver Best I hop in this river and sail ‘nless I sop this bad liver and wail.”

Now, sometimes I dig deep into myself in search of legitimate feeling and at times it pours out all by itself. In this case, the verse is written with a rhyme scheme in mind. I feel Pony (Brance) and I have similar writing styles. We’re story tellers interested in immediate gratification. What inspires us? Life. Conversation, women, highways, travel, good times, falling down and getting back up, family, our little boys(Sammy, Nikolas, & Lukas) unrequited love,  drinking, other musicians, music, Hank Williams, film, art, ass shaking, heart breaking, and  love making.  

3. What was it like performing in Troubador TX?

The entire experience has been great. We’ve had the privilege of rubbing shoulders with amazing artists like Nicolette Good, Little Brave, and Tom Faulkner.  We’re yet to make an actual TV appearance but our showcase is up this coming weekend February 4th. Of course we’re excited to see how the public responds.  At the same time, I feel the TT production team has been very graceful with all of the artists on the show.

4. Will you record an album in the future?

We did record a full length album this past summer with our friend and American treasure Mr. Jimbo Mathus in Mississippi.  But, although we had a blast, a stripped down one day recording session is not what we want to release to the public at this point. We are currently working on a full length album- “Borderland Babylon and/or Borderland Blues”. The album combines rock n’ roll, honky tonks, western swing,  foot tapping boogies, spirituals, a ballad or two, some soul-folk, and of course, the blues. On a personal level and side note, the times have gotten as  turbulent as they can get for us therefore, the album’s taken us a bit longer than we expected.

5. Will there be a Chacho and Brance tour in Florida?

Nope, unfortunately not at this point. Never been to Florida and of course would love to share our “Borderland Blues” with the beautiful people down there.  

6. What is your advice to those who seek a music career?

Listen to your gut. I think I speak for both of us when I say we didn’t choose rock n’ roll, it chose us. The only antidote to our rock n’ roll fever is a stronger dose of rock n’ roll.  I advice all to listen to Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, and Lefty Frizzel. Listen to Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, and Johnny Winter. Doug Sahm, Captain Beefheart, The Stones, Willie Nelson, John Prine, and Jimbo Mathus.  Be a junkie to the movement. If you’re not a rock n’ roll junkie, your career will be a job. Our career started at the age of five and we’re in it for the long run, whether folks know us or not.  

 7. What is your message to the world?

I think I might’ve answered that question but I’ll try again.  For songwriters:  Write with integrity even if the truth stings a little. If you think you shouldn’t say it, proclaim it and sing it louder.

For the world: Remember that a healthy, daily dose of foot tapping music is the secret to eternal youth.  

Thank you for your time in the interview.  For those interested in Chacho and Brance, please visit their website and enjoy one of the greatest music in the world.

http://chachoandbrance.com/