Saturday, May 06, 2023
An Invite to my Studio
I am excited to invite you to my studio at the Santa Monica Airport for an evening of art and camaraderie.
Friday, May 05, 2023
Matt Berninger of The National | Broken Record
From Broken Record:
"Today we have part two of our run of interviews with The National in celebration of their new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein. Last week Broken Producer producer Leah Rose talked to guitarist and composer Aaron Dessner, and today Leah picks up the conversation with the band’s lead singer, Matt Berninger.
Matt, whose fear and anxiety are often on full display in his songwriting, talks about overcoming a debilitating bout of depression in the period before he started writing songs for the new album. He also explains how the combination of weed and iced tea help him spark creativity. And why he hopes his songwriting impresses Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift.
Subscribe 🎧 https://bit.ly/3EamIjM
#music #podcast #thenational #taylorswift
ABOUT BROKEN RECORD
For generations of music lovers, the liner notes on albums were a central part of the way music was heard. You bought an album and it came with an accompanying narrative: a digression, an aside, a backstory—maybe even an invented history. We intuitively understood that great music required not just listening but conversation between the artist and the audience and the audience and the rest of the world.
Broken Record is a podcast that restarts those conversations—in a world without liner notes—for a new audience of music lovers.
Broken Record is hosted by Justin Richmond with interviews by producer Rick Rubin, writer Malcolm Gladwell, and former New York Times editor Bruce Headlam."
Bruce Springsteen - Badlands (Official Lyric Video)
Featured in the Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Soundtrack
Thursday, May 04, 2023
Two Straws
The fresh fragrance of linseed oil and linen fills my studio as I just put some finishing touches on new work. My oil on linen painting "Two Straws" is a short story in paint.
A woman sits at a table in a diner with an empty seat across from her. On the table is a milkshake with two straws. Will her companion return? What do you think will happen in the next scene?
A woman sits at a table in a diner with an empty seat across from her. On the table is a milkshake with two straws. Will her companion return? What do you think will happen in the next scene?
"Two Straws" is the latest cinematic painting in my L.A. Stories series that explores the wonderfully diverse and sprawling city of Los Angeles.
See this artwork and more at our upcoming evening Open Studio Art at the Airport event on May 13, 2023 from 5-9 PM.
#art #SantaMonica #SantaMonicaArt #contemporaryart #worksonpaper #artattheairport #oilonlinen #diner #milkshake
Nil's Lofgren's "Ain't The Truth Enough"
Put on your headphones and listen now -
Nils Lofgren's blistering new song "The Truth Enough” was written in the wake of the January 6th insurrection and “reckons with the ways that misinformation and demagoguery can tear families apart and silo us in our own realities."
Rachel Brodsky on Stereogum writes that about “Ain’t The Truth Enough,” Lofgren said:
One early desert morning, strong coffee in hand, I tuned my Martin D-35 acoustic gifted to me by the great James Caan (bless you Jimmy) to an open G and said ‘write’! Soon the title and main riff were coming through me… “ain’t the truth enough!” Lucky me! I felt I had to go deep and with the global war on women, and man’s deadly epidemic of lies and spin for money and power, I imagined a fierce, loving mother and wife dealing with a husband recently home from the insurrection. (Cindy Mizelle added the woman’s voice with great soul and power here) I felt inspired and a day later this special song was done. Not mean spirited, all truth, harsh reality.
1st single “Ain’t The Truth Enough” out today from upcoming album “Mountains” Honored to be joined by @ringostarrmusic drums, Kevin McCormick bass, @cindymizelle9 vocals. Rest is me. Produced by Nils n Amy @azsweetheart013 enjoy!https://t.co/76QJicng9n pic.twitter.com/BEXssWQMds
— Nils Lofgren (@nilslofgren) May 3, 2023
@nilslofgren Gets A Lift From Ringo Starr, Neil Young, David Crosby On New Solo LP
— Gregg Chadwick 🇺🇦 (@greggchadwick) May 4, 2023
‘Mountains’ will be released on July 21, with first single ‘Ain’t the Truth Enough’ out nowhttps://t.co/6x2l38TdtS
Monday, May 01, 2023
RIP Gordon Lightfoot - Canadian Railroad Trilogy
Listen to Gordon Lightfoot's “Canadian Railroad Trilogy” and pour one out for a true 
original who is out riding that big Mystery Train.
original who is out riding that big Mystery Train.
Gregg Chadwick's "A Walk With Obama" Featured in Saatchi Art's Gouache Paintings Collection
Excited that my gouache on paper painting "A Walk With Obama" has been included in the new Gouache Paintings Collection on Saatchi Art.
Barack and Michelle Obama were recently seen dancing with Bruce Springsteen at his concert in Barcelona. Michelle was onstage with Bruce, The E Street Band, Patti Scialfa, and Kathleen Sue Spielberg (Kate Capshaw) during the song Glory Days. Barack was offstage hanging out with Steven Spielberg.
Megan Wright, Senior Curator at Saatchi Art put the collection together and writes:
"When artists seek the richness of opaque color but the fluidity of water-based paint, they turn to gouache. Discover the unique charm of the medium in this expertly-curated collection."
This artwork and a group of my recent works on paper will be featured in my next open studio on May 13th from 5-9 PM.
Link to the gouache collection at https://www.saatchiart.com/.../Gouach.../1012074/726501/view
Link to "A Walk With Obama" at https://www.saatchiart.com/.../Paintin.../25560/9700617/view
Reserve your Free Spot at my Open Studio on May 13th here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-at-the-airport-spring-open-house-tickets-607740065897
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Bruce Springsteen on his landmark album "Nebraska" - CBS Sunday Morning
From CBS Sunday Morning:
"In-between his chart-topping album "The River" and his classic "Born in the U.S.A.," Bruce Springsteen recorded a collection of songs on a 4-track cassette recorder in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse - dark, mournful, and rough-hewn songs that reflected the upheaval in his life at a time of rising success. The resulting album, 1982's "Nebraska," would be one of his most personal, and helped solidify his status as one of music's most soulful voices. Springsteen talks with correspondent Jim Axelrod about how "Nebraska" spoke to his evolution as a songwriter. Axelrod also talks with Warren Zanes, author of the new book, "Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska'."
CBS Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements.
Order Warren Zanes book here: "Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska'."
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Bruce Springsteen - Human Touch - Barcelona - 2023-04-28
Tour debut of Human Touch last night in Barcelona.
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Happy Earth Day 2023!
Gregg Chadwick
The Greatest Of Wanderers
54"x54" oil on linen 2021
The Greatest Of Wanderers
54"x54" oil on linen 2021
Happy Earth Day!
Earth Day is held each April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. I remember the first Earth Day that was held when I was an elementary school student. That day - April 22, 1970 - resonated deeply with me and I continue to support environmental actions across the globe. Today, Earth Day now includes a wide range of events in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2023 is Invest In Our Planet.
I was honored that last week Omni Presenti featured my painting "The Greatest of Wanderers". Dale wrote that "This is truly one of my favorite pieces on our website as I have a personal love for elephants. L.A. artist Gregg Chadwick is a master at layering and mixing color as seen in this large 54×54 oil painting, creating a beautiful and ethereal background for this majestic animal."
#endangeredspecies and #nature paintings in the #fragileearth series in our #onlinegallery #animalart #elephantlove #elephantart #environmentalist #savetheplanet
#protectwildlife #HappyEarthDay #EarthDay
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Redwoods Shouldn't Be So Tall. Here's Why They Are
From PBS Terra:
"Beyond its iconic height, the Redwood Forest is sacred to the Yurok Tribe and a scientific frontier for the study of vast biodiversity that exists nowhere else on Earth. This episode of Untold Earth explores the varied relationship between The Redwoods, their forest ecosystems, and the humans who live and work among them. Asking, at every turn, what makes these trees epically singular in nature?
Untold Earth explores the seeming impossibilities behind our planet’s strangest, most unique natural wonders. From fragile, untouched ecosystems to familiar but unexplained occurrences in our own backyard, this series chases insight into natural phenomena through the voices that know them best.
Untold Earth is produced in partnership with Atlas Obscura and Nature."
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All the Rectangles in Grand Central Station
From Atlas Obscura:
"At least 750,000 people visit New York's Grand Central Station each day. It's hard to see past the buzz of tourists snapping photos and commuters moving quickly between trains. But if you linger for just a moment, you might see the iconic landmark from a different perspective.
If you'd like to go beyond the landmarks on your next visit to New York City, check out all the 310 hidden wonders our community has found: https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-t...
Or see more of what the world has to offer by browsing our database of over 14,000 unique sights to visit around the world: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places"
Gregg Chadwick
Mercury Above Grand Central
30"x22"gouache on paper 2020
Brandon Mauldin Collection, Nashville, Tennessee
Sold March 2023
Mercury Above Grand Central
30"x22"gouache on paper 2020
Brandon Mauldin Collection, Nashville, Tennessee
Sold March 2023
Friday, April 14, 2023
From a Passerby
Spotted one of my favorite local artists @greggchadwick displayed At LA Union Station pic.twitter.com/aZMV7gVSau
— Theo Marshall (@ImTheoMarshall) April 14, 2023
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman – Haruki Murakami – Official U.S. Trailer
From Kino studio:
"A lost cat, a giant talkative frog and a tsunami help a bank employee without ambition, his frustrated wife and a schizophrenic accountant to save Tokyo from an earthquake and find a meaning to their lives in the animated feature Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman. Based on stories by acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami (Drive My Car), the debut of composer Pierre Földes won the Jury Special Mention award at the renowned Annency Animation Film Festival.Tokyo, a few days after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Kyoko suddenly leaves her husband after spending five days in a row glued to unfolding earthquake footage on TV. Her helpless husband Komura takes a week’s leave from work and heads north to deliver a box and its unknown contents to two young women. His colleague Katagiri, a simple debt collector by profession and an awkward loner in life, returns home one evening to find a two-metre-tall frog asking for his help to save Tokyo from an imminent earthquake. Through memories, dreams and fantasies, Kyoko, Komura and Katagiri, influenced by their visions of earthquakes—which are manifested as evil willow trees, giant earthworms, secret vows, mysterious boxes and a dark, endless corridor—attempt to rediscover their true selves."
Monday, April 10, 2023
Saturday, April 08, 2023
The Edge | Broken Record (Hosted by Rick Rubin)
From Broken Record:
29,125 views • Mar 28, 2023 • Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
Friday, April 07, 2023
Trina: Tiny Desk Concert
From NPR: "As a rapper, Trina has been pushing P since before her successors were even sitting up in Pampers and her wild ride of a Tiny Desk concert, 25 years after making her rap debut, only further proves why she is the blueprint.
Decked out in leather, diamonds and a wavy jet-black bussdown, the vet got comfortable behind the Desk quickly, ready to give fans the best of her sprawling discography. Trina temporarily fought back tears as she recited "Mama," a dedication to her late mother who died of cancer in 2019. The crew made the breakup anthem "Here We Go" feel even more aching. The energy in the space made a seismic shift when the band took on the bass-bumpin' classic "Da Baddest Bitch," infusing the live arrangement with nimble guitar, charismatic drums and background vocalists so entertaining, their delivery felt like epic narration from the chorus of an ancient Greek play or, just as epically, a group homegirls hyping up their friend at the function. In the middle of it all was the 305 Queen herself, killing her verses with breath control, authority and bougie hair flips.
"I believe in who I am. The game didn't make me; I made the game. I made it," the Diamond Princess declared in her Louder Than A Riot interview before recording this Tiny Desk concert. "I already came in with a motive and an initiative to know who I am from. That's why I breed a whole universe of bad bitches." To hear Trina's full interview, subscribe to NPR Music's Louder Than A Riot podcast."
SET LIST
"Mama"
"Da Baddest Bitch"
"Single Again"
"Here We Go"
"Nann N****"
MUSICIANS
Trina: vocals
Bigg D: guitar
Alton Coley: bass
Jon Anderson: drums
Cory Irvin: keys
Asher Makeba Williams: vocals
Nia McClain: vocals
Shannon McClain: vocals
Corey "C.O." Evans: vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
Producers: Bobby Carter, Sidney Madden
Director: Maia Stern
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Editor: Joshua Bryant
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Videographers: Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Sofia Seidel
Audio Assistant: Neil Tevault
Production Assistants: Jill Britton, Alanté Serene
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Maia Stern, Marissa Lorusso, Hazel Cills, Ashley Pointer, Pilar Galván
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#NPRMusic #TinyDesk #Trina
Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Exposition : de Géricault à Matisse, "Le modèle noir"
from the Brooklyn Rail - Le Modèle noir de Géricault à Matisse
By Norman L Kleeblatt https://brooklynrail.org/.../Le-Modle-noir-de-Gericault...
New York Comeback by Lucinda Williams
“New York Comeback” (Feat. Bruce Springsteen & Patti Scialfa)
Gregg Chadwick
New York Minute
74"x44" oil on linen 2013
Private Collection, Orinda, California
74"x44" oil on linen 2013
Private Collection, Orinda, California
Sunday, April 02, 2023
Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band - Jungleland | New York City 2023
"And the poets down here..."
Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band
"Jungleland"
Live in New York City
Madison Square Garden
April 1, 2023
CREDITS:
Giancarlo DiMascio
Jordan Norris
Ronnie Gilles
TheMagikRat
Sammy Steinlight
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