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Apr 2021 3

Other Stages With Local Musician Tony Imperatrice

2021 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Music, Podcasts, Web Series & Vlogs

by Lorie Lewis Ham

The pandemic has brought us many new ways of enjoying entertainment that we may not have been familiar with before 2020—Zoom shows, StageIt online concerts, online conferences, Virtual Rogue Festival, Facebook Live book launches, and more. The creativity and resilience of performers, both local and around the world, has not only been amazing but inspiring. Fresno musician Tony Imperatrice not only has performed online concerts, but he has also started his own YouTube show called Other Stages. We chatted with him this week to learn more.

Sep 2020 19

Jeff Bowman: Musician/Storyteller/Filmmaker/Writer/Teacher

2020 Articles, Books & Tales, Mallory Moad, Music

by Mallory Moad

What do the following have in common: An upgraded Nancy Drew, Santana, a black and white cat, and a clarinet player named Vic Ratto. I’ll give you a few minutes to think about it.
Did you figure it out? No? OK, this eclectic cast of characters has influenced, or is the product of, Jeff Bowman’s vivid imagination.

Jul 2020 25

One for the Birds: Photographer & Muscian Larry W. Cusick

2020 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Sarah Peterson-Camacho

by Sarah Peterson-Camacho

Nature and photography go hand in hand for award-winning Fresno photographer and musician Larry W. Cusick, whose love of birds makes the avian species one of his favorite muses. But variety is the spice of life, and Cusick has also made a name for himself as a maker of music, playing the fiddle, Irish flute, and uilleann pipes (Irish bagpipes).

Mar 2018 17

Local Musician Profile: Kat

2018 Articles, Movies, Sarah Peterson-Camacho

by Sarah Peterson-Camacho

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that music runs through Fresno native Katerina Aleksenko’s veins ? the artist known as Kat taught herself to play the guitar at the age of 13, and has since mastered a variety of musical styles, from pop to blues to rap.

Dec 2017 23

Local Musician Lance Rodriguez & New Year’s Eve at Wakehouse

2017 Articles, Music, Reedley News, Sarah Peterson-Camacho

by Sarah Peterson-Camacho

Drawing on a diverse array of music genres for inspiration, Lance Rodriguez began his musical journey at the age of eleven, and has been singing and playing guitar ever since. Kings River Life caught up with the Clovis native to discuss musical muses and the power of performance.

Nov 2017 25

Local Musician Profile: Gregor Ross

2017 Articles, Music, Sarah Peterson-Camacho

by Sarah Peterson-Camacho

It would be safe to say that country music runs in Gregor Ross’s blood—the Caruthers native’s musical heritage goes back several generations. A finalist for Cumulus Media’s Nash Next Country Challenge in 2016, Ross released his first EP, Turn Up the Noise, last year, and participated in KISS Country’s $5 Summer Concert series.

Nov 2015 21

John Clifton Sings the Blues

2015 Articles, Music, Sarah Peterson-Camacho

by Sarah Peterson

Fresno bluesman John Clifton has been performing both locally and internationally since the 1980s, and with his new album, “Let Yourself Go” (Rip Cat Records), which released last month, it’s safe to say he and his band (including guitarist Scott Abeta, drummer John Shafer, and his son, bassist Grant Clifton) won’t be slowing down any time soon.
Kings River Life caught up with the award-winning musician for a chat during his current tour in Poland.

Aug 2015 22

Local Musician Profile: John Pemberton

2015 Articles, Music, Sarah Peterson-Camacho

by Sarah Peterson

Childhood dreams don’t always come to fruition, but for Fresno’s John Pemberton, they did. “I always wanted to be a musician,” says the country singer/songwriter/guitarist/drummer, “ever since I can remember. I have been singing since I was three, and performing since I was ten.”

Jul 2015 18

Local Musician/Artist Profile: Glen Delpit

2015 Articles, Music, Sarah Peterson-Camacho

by Sarah Peterson

Fresno bluesman Glen Delpit has been making music and art for almost half a century. Kings River Life sat down with the artist and musician to discuss art, blues, and the creative process.

Jul 2015 11

Local Actor & Musician Devan Bolding

2015 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Music, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Recently I had the chance to see Devan Bolding perform as Cinderella's Prince and the Wolf in Raisin' Cain Players production of Into The Woods at the Selma Arts Center. I loved his voice and performance and thought what a fun local actor profile he would make for KRL. I went to check him out and found out that he is also a musician. So I took some time to chat with this talented performer and learn more.

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