Maestro of his Domain

Maestro of his Domain

Photos courtesy of Paul Brantley Paul Brantley once described his music, somewhat dismissively, as Ravel meets Radiohead. Although he understands that definition may have been a bit flippant and perhaps reductive, he admits it might not be completely wrong. While...
Christmas doesn’t have to be tasteful.

Christmas doesn’t have to be tasteful.

Like most young artists, my earliest endeavors were created with specific spaces in mind. The carefully colored card was designed to accompany a Mother’s Day breakfast. The family portrait – outsized dog included – was a purposeful refrigerator piece. And the...
Large Shoes to Fill

Large Shoes to Fill

Photos by REDWolf For many, it is difficult to imagine the Augusta arts community without Brenda Durant’s steady hand at the helm. For 27 years, she was the executive director of the Greater Augusta Arts Council while also building educational/arts-focused programming...
Smooth Vibes

Smooth Vibes

Listening to Augusta native Michael Dease unpack, unwrap and unroll a solo, it’s easy to forget that the trombone — an instrument too often associated with marching bands and cartoon soundtracks — is his instrument of choice. Deftly grabbing onto a tune’s melody...
Mission Accomplished

Mission Accomplished

Photos courtesy of Augusta University It’s late May and the view from Dr. Brooks Keel’s office is somewhat subdued. With summer approaching and the academic year winding down, the bustle of activity at Augusta University’s Health Science campus has slowed...