THE ARTful mINd ARTzINE APRIl 2016
Thank you for the bread on our table and this artzine in our hand
Paula Shalan Ceramic Artist interview by Harryet Candee page 6
Gabriel Squailia interview by H Candee Page 14 Matt Tannenbaum & The Bookstore interview by H Candee Photographer: Sabine von Falken page 20
Planet Waves Astrology APRIL 2016 Eric Francis page 30
fICTIoN: mussolini’s fiat Richard Britell page 32
Grandma Becky’s Recipes Laura Pian page 37
Kelley Vickery BIff interview by Harryet Candee page 38
Contributing Writers and Monthly Columnists Eunice Agar, Richard Britell, Eric Francis Laura Pian, Amy Tanner Photographers Edward Acker, Lee Everett, Jane Feldman Sabine von Falken, Alison Wedd Publisher Harryet Candee
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Marguerite Bride
Editorial proofreading Kris Galli Advertising and Graphic Design Harryet Candee
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THE muSIC SToRE
As we celebrate the coming of spring, we are mindful that the benefits of shopping locally are many. And as more and more small, independent stores close we think how thankful we are for our many loyal and hugely supportive customers. We continue our support for many of our local schools' art programs and performance groups. And we are able to showcase some of the fine work that independent instrument makers and luthiers are creating one at a time right here in Berkshire county including: - Brier Road's Guitars' gorgeous oM Acoustic Guitar made entirely from fine tonewoods sourced in Berkshire county, - Undermountain Ukuleles' lovely A/E flame Maple Soprano, a big voice in a small, appealing package - our own dr. Easy's drunk Bay cigar Box guitars, simply the most amazing bang for a box ever heard and featuring six brand new boxes so far for 2016, - the Rowe Stick dulcimers - strum sticks par extraordinaire, provided for sale and for donation to outreach and Veteran's programs, - lovely Stockbridge made Serenity Bamboo flutes and Walking Stick/cane flutes and - Whitmer acoustic guitars, lovingly made one at a time in Pittsfield from fine tone woods, - don Waite's Gadjo Guitars - gorgeous and daring for a killer price. the Music Store has, for fifteen years, enjoyed helping the community, near and far to make music. And this is a rewarding and satisfying enterprise for us. We look forward to continuing this mission into the second half of our second decade. And, as always, we offer wonderful musical instruments and accessories at competitive pricing. But there are just some things that we like to share with you, including support for our newest music makers, and Great deals, Raffles and New and Used Instruments for everyone. come and join the fun . . . We welcome the lovingly Berkshire county individually (not factory) made Brier Road Guitars, Whitmer Guitars, and Undermountain Ukuleles. Play and own
an absolute original. composite Acoustic guitars (the forever guitar) and their peerless travel guitar, the cargo, a favorite of our own dr. Easy, david Reed, made of carbon graphite and impervious to most changes of temperature and humidity. You can see it often in his hands in performance locally and abroad. Guild Guitars - light, powerful, affordable, beautiful. terrific Ukuleles 60+ different models: Soprano, concert, tenor and Baritone, acoustic and acoustic/electric, six string, resonator, the Maccaferri-like Makala Waterman Uke (made all of plastic for easy portability almost anywhere!) the remarkable U-Bass, and the new Solid Body Uke Bass by the Magic fluke co. How about a cordoba cuatro? or Guitarlele? Experience the haunting sound of High Spirits Native American flutes. How about a West African djembe with a smashing carry bag? or a beautiful set of African djun djuns? try a 'closeout corner' instrument to suit almost any budget. Alvarez guitars - great tone and great value. Breedlove - beautiful, American, sustainable. And so many more brands and types, including Luthier Handmade Instruments from $150-$5000 . Ever heard of dr. Easy’s drunk Bay cigar Boxes? Acoustic/electric cigar box guitars, exquisitely made, which bring the past into the present with a delightful punch, acoustically and plugged in! You can even hear them in concert if you catch dr. Easy's act in local venues! Harmonicas, in (almost) every key (try a Suzuki Hammond ‘Mouth organ’). Picks (exotic, too!), strings (!!), sticks and reeds. Violins, Mandolins, dulcimers, Banjos, and Banjo Ukes. Handmade and international percussion instruments. dreamy locally made bamboo and wooden flutes and walking stick flutes. And the new Berkshire county Rowe Stick dulcimers, easy to play and adore, the sales of which benefit Veteran's homes and outreach programs. And there is more to delight the eyes, intrigue the ears and bring warm joy to the heart! We remain your neighborhood music store, where advice and help are free and music is the universal language. Working with local luthiers and repairmen we offer stringed and band instrument repair. And we just may have something you haven’t seen before (have you heard the Electric cigar Box Guitars?). We match (or beat) many on-line prices for the merchandise that we sell, and do so in person, for the most part cheerfully (though we reserve the right to glower a little when asked if we can ‘do better’ on the price of a pick)! The Music Store, located at 87 Railroad Street in Great Barrington, is open Wednesdays through Sundays and by appointment. Call us at 413-528-2460, visit us on line at www.themusicstoreplus.com, on facebook as the Music Store Plus, or shop our online Reverb store at https://reverb.com/shop/theMusicStorePlus.