Fiesta San Antonio is a ten-day celebration featuring some one hundred events ranging from parades to music to food.
In this podcast we talk with CEO John Melleky about the rich history of Fiesta San Antonio, the community connections created by the non-profit organizations that sponsor events, and the stamina you’ll need to get through your bucket list for this festival!
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Brooklyn based indie-folk-pop artist Julia Weldon has been giving acclaimed heartfelt performances at Knitting Factory, Webster Hall, CMJ and BoulderFest. Her upcoming album release ‘Light is a Ghost’ is a fully orchestrated manifestation of her talent.
In this podcast Julia talks about starting out as a musician, simultaneously going to graduate school and performing, and some of her favorite festival memories.
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Grammy award-winner Chris Berry is an eclectic singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and highly energetic performer. His upcoming album, King of Me, focuses in on his modified and amplified mbira, heart-felt lyrics and the Ivorian powerhouse Abou Diarrassouba on drum set.
In this podcast we talk with Chris about his eight years in Zimbabwe studying music, how he came to create this album and what makes for the sweet spot of live performance.
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Missouri-born, Los Angeles-bred singer/songwriter Little Lonely provides a soundtrack for the forgotten American landscape on her eponymous debut album.
In this podcast we talk with Little Lonely (aka Julie Cain) about the every day encounters that inspire her music, the stellar group of musical collaborators who’ve contributed to her album and the constellation of musical enclaves that make up Los Angeles.
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C3 Presents creates and produces live experiences, concerts, and events including Austin City Limits Music Festival and Lollapalooza.
In this podcast we talk with C3 Events Services Manager Emily Stengel about the greening efforts C3 implements at events it produces, including Rock & Recycle, offsetting carbon credits, water refill stations and the use of biodiesel generators. Emily reflects on how expectations and standards have changed for festivals as well as audiences.
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