I love podcasts. They’re a great form of media for many reasons: they’re free, they’re always available to stream or download, there’s a topic for everyone, and you can listen to them while you do other things (like driving or mowing the lawn or washing dishes).But I love them primarily because they help me think more clearly about things I …
Forefront Podcast 16: Sasha Hallock, MollyKate Cline, Immanuel, Watch for the Light, First Reformed
The Forefront Festival team is here to discuss the art they’ve been enjoying lately. 00:00 – Introduction 00:44 – Cody recommends the Instagram feed of Sasha Hallock 02:46 – Robbie discusses the faith and fashion design work of MollyKate Cline 06:24 – Zack backtracks his previous disdain of Christmas albums and reviews Melanie Penn’s album Immanuel 12:05 – Rich recommends …
Forefront Podcast 15: Echoes of Exodus – Reading Scripture as Music
The whole Forefront team is here to discuss Sean’s new blog entry, “Echoes of Exodus: Reading Scripture as Music.” Listen above or subscribe on iTunes or Google Play.
Echoes of Exodus: Reading Scripture as Music
As attentive visitors and Rochester natives alike know quite well, ours is a city steeped in excellent music. The Eastman School of Music, an institution which plays a central role in strengthening this vibrant local tradition, routinely hosts world-class musicians.I was the recent beneficiary of one of these concerts; an installment of the Fernando Laures Piano Series at Kilbourn Hall …
Forefront Podcast 14: First Man, Localism, Compline, The Crucible, Over the Garden Wall
The latest arts review episode from the Forefront team. 00:30 – Nate reviews First Man 12:28 – Sean discusses Localism in the Mass Age: A Front Porch Republic Manifesto and a local compline service 19:52 – Rich reviews The Crucible and Over the Garden Wall Listen above or subscribe on iTunes or Google Play.
Forefront Podcast 13: Coffee and Tea, Art and War
This discussion episode begins with Nate and Rich welcoming Sean O’Hare as the newest member of the Forefront team. In the feature segment, Nate and Sean interview Rich about the details of coffee and tea: why these beverages are relevant for artists, why coffee seems to win out on social media, and how tea became the mover of nations. Listen above …
Coffee or Tea: Which is the Better Artist Fuel?
Welcome to a timeless debate that will surely continue millenia into eternity – coffee or tea? As an artist or art enthusiast, chances are pretty high you swear by at least one of these glorious beverages to start your projects and keep them going, and many over the centuries have taken the preparation and drinking of the stuff itself to …
Forefront Podcast 12: Won’t You Be My Neighbor, She Waits, Eurus, Travels with Charley
The latest arts review from the Forefront Festival team. 00:50 – Rich recommends Won’t You Be My Neighbor 03:48 – Nate reviews She Waits, the upcoming album by The Gray Havens 07:34 – Zack is in awe of Eurus by The Oh Hellos 10:03 – Cody briefly plugs Joy Electric and then discusses Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck Listen …
Forefront Podcast 11: Interview with Liz Vice
Liz Vice is a musician based in Brooklyn, NY. To describe her gospel and R&B fused voice as “soulful” would be an understatement. Liz’s newest album, “Save Me,” is an intimate, mindful portrait of struggle, doubt, and freedom. We talked about her faith background, how pain and struggle shape us as people and artists, her unexpected start to a career …
Forefront Podcast 10: The Poet in Motion live with Sean O’Hare
Guest author Sean O’Hare makes his debut on the Forefront 360 podcast! He joins Forefront team members Rich Christman, Nate Mancini, Zack Osinski and Cody Schweickert, live at Forefront Festival Studios, to discuss his latest blog post. It’s a packed episode full of big ideas and timeless poetry — and ultimately a call for all of us to be “up …