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A few years ago I was the featured speaker at a local high school’s Veterans Day assembly. This was, of course, an egregious error. I was there to accompany the school choir, directed by bandmate Brian Hoskins, in a performance of “Carry On,” a piece I wrote inspired by the stories of a B-17 pilot in World War II. The student-group in charge of scheduling a speaker had failed to do so and, without my knowledge, slotted me in. Gulp.
https://thebushwickbookclubseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bushwick-and-the-red-badge-project.jpg6271200Wes Weddellhttp://thebushwickbookclubseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2018_BBCS_Logo_900x360_v2-300x120.pngWes Weddell2014-07-08 18:28:012014-07-09 14:36:26Bushwick and the Red Badge Project
Last April at the Royal Room we performed original music inspired by Molly Wizenberg’s A Homemade Life. It was a pretty spectacular night. Not only was it our first attempt at representing a cookbook in our book club, but Molly Wizenberg herself was in attendance.
Since then, two of Molly’s favorite songs from that evening (she said so herself over on her blog) have recently been recorded in the studio.
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Here is the poster for our upcoming Bushwick Artist Showcase on Sunday July 6th at the Sunset – featuring Mike Votava, Sam Russell, and Wes Wedell. It should be a fantastic show. Let me know what you think of the poster (I know the dude who made it).
The solstice has signaled the official beginning of summer, and as we all head off to our various iterations of vacation in the coming weeks, it’s time to refresh the book shelves and playlists. Today the Bushwick Blog writers are sharing some picks. Read more
The Bookshelf Report is an ongoing series where a Bushwick reader invites us into their home and shares a little bit about the books that occupy their shelves.
Today’s bookshelf comes from Josh Hammack — punk rocker and Bushwick enthusiast. He hearts books (he has the the t-shirt to prove it). He also has a bookshelf full of books and miscellaneous doodads. Stay tuned, he will tell you all about it below.
When Josh isn’t reading or doing boring homework he’s rocking that bass for his punk band Proud Failures.
Mary Shelley was just twenty years of age when Frankenstein was first published back in 1818. Man, that was a long time ago. Fast forward nearly 200 years later to present day – our Bushwick book scientists worked around the clock to hand select the 10 best quotes from this ancient tomb. But they didn’t stop there. They went so far as to convert Mary Shelley’s primordial analog words into a futuristic digital format specifically designed to delight your visual senses and stimulate your non-zombie brains.
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The other day on Buzzfeed, Louis Peitzman put together a list of the 25 Most Challenging Books You Will Ever Read. I was disappointed to see that I had read ZERO of the books on the list. As someone who prides herself on (attempting to be) well read this was a punch in the gut. It got me thinking about difficult books. Hard books. Challenging books. What’s the deal with those guys? Read more
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It is going to be a lot of fun There will be music, friends, food and a plethora of icy boozy drinks!
What’s that you say?
“I want to come to the show but I haven’t read the book yet.”
No problem, Bushwick has got your back. All you need to do is watch this short video (created by Aimee Zoe, written by Joy Mills) and funny man Emmett Montgomery will fill you in on everything you need to know about Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
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Remember kids, this show is happening on Friday June 20th at a very secret Seattle location. You are welcome to join us, and I hope you do, but you will need to RSVP via email with us before hand. Don’t be shy about it, click the button below and let us know you’re coming!
Bushwick Artist Showcase Poster – August 3rd at the Sunset
Here it is folks… the poster for our upcoming Bushwick Artist Showcase, August 3rd at the Sunset featuring Bucket of Honey, Debbie Miller w/ Mozo, and Sean Morse. This design was brought to you by none other than the mighty Travis Young. (clap clap clap etc.)
I hope to see you all at the show. High five.
Bushwick and the Red Badge Project
A few years ago I was the featured speaker at a local high school’s Veterans Day assembly. This was, of course, an egregious error. I was there to accompany the school choir, directed by bandmate Brian Hoskins, in a performance of “Carry On,” a piece I wrote inspired by the stories of a B-17 pilot in World War II. The student-group in charge of scheduling a speaker had failed to do so and, without my knowledge, slotted me in. Gulp.
Read more
Music Inspired by Molly Wizenberg’s A Homemade Life – Free Download
Last April at the Royal Room we performed original music inspired by Molly Wizenberg’s A Homemade Life. It was a pretty spectacular night. Not only was it our first attempt at representing a cookbook in our book club, but Molly Wizenberg herself was in attendance.
Since then, two of Molly’s favorite songs from that evening (she said so herself over on her blog) have recently been recorded in the studio.
Slow Roast My Tomatoes by Debbie Miller
Bread And Wine by Nick Foster and Jazmarae Beebe
You are going to want to spend some time with these tunes – they are pretty great. You can download them for free.
Read more
Bushwick Artist Showcase Poster – July 6th
Here is the poster for our upcoming Bushwick Artist Showcase on Sunday July 6th at the Sunset – featuring Mike Votava, Sam Russell, and Wes Wedell. It should be a fantastic show. Let me know what you think of the poster (I know the dude who made it).
*poster design by Mike Votava
Bushwick Picks: Summer Reading
The solstice has signaled the official beginning of summer, and as we all head off to our various iterations of vacation in the coming weeks, it’s time to refresh the book shelves and playlists. Today the Bushwick Blog writers are sharing some picks.
Read more
Bookshelf Report: Punk Rockers Read Books Too
Today’s bookshelf comes from Josh Hammack — punk rocker and Bushwick enthusiast. He hearts books (he has the the t-shirt to prove it). He also has a bookshelf full of books and miscellaneous doodads. Stay tuned, he will tell you all about it below.
When Josh isn’t reading or doing boring homework he’s rocking that bass for his punk band Proud Failures.
Read more
10 Quotes From Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Mary Shelley was just twenty years of age when Frankenstein was first published back in 1818. Man, that was a long time ago. Fast forward nearly 200 years later to present day – our Bushwick book scientists worked around the clock to hand select the 10 best quotes from this ancient tomb. But they didn’t stop there. They went so far as to convert Mary Shelley’s primordial analog words into a futuristic digital format specifically designed to delight your visual senses and stimulate your non-zombie brains.
And stimulate they will…
*designs by Travis Young
Read more
The Hardest Books You’ve Never Read
The other day on Buzzfeed, Louis Peitzman put together a list of the 25 Most Challenging Books You Will Ever Read. I was disappointed to see that I had read ZERO of the books on the list. As someone who prides herself on (attempting to be) well read this was a punch in the gut. It got me thinking about difficult books. Hard books. Challenging books. What’s the deal with those guys? Read more
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Bushwick Show Teaser Trailer Video
So you’ve probably heard by now that we have a big book inspired show happening this Friday – original music inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
It is going to be a lot of fun There will be music, friends, food and a plethora of icy boozy drinks!
What’s that you say?
“I want to come to the show but I haven’t read the book yet.”
No problem, Bushwick has got your back. All you need to do is watch this short video (created by Aimee Zoe, written by Joy Mills) and funny man Emmett Montgomery will fill you in on everything you need to know about Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: Poster Design by Michael Wallenfels
Ladies and gentlemen… your eyeballs are going to love this…
I now present to you the poster for our upcoming event – original Music Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein… hand crafted by the amazing Michael Wallenfels.
Remember kids, this show is happening on Friday June 20th at a very secret Seattle location. You are welcome to join us, and I hope you do, but you will need to RSVP via email with us before hand. Don’t be shy about it, click the button below and let us know you’re coming!