todd v's podcast

In this episode todd and j get to talk to Jessica Lea Mayfield at the Akron Art Museum. Watch a little bit of her performance, and find out about her upcoming tour, and influences.

Its ArtWalk time again!

Visit the recent j edwards show "What's the Matter with Gray" at City Art on Front Street. Special bonus in this episode, check out a groov-a-licious young jazz band comprised of 4 musicians ranging from 14-17 years old. Its the shtuff man!

todd and j visit millworks to see the recent Villers Studio show at Millworks gallery in Akron, Ohio.

In this episode todd and j interview Ali Everhard of City Art on High at her opening reception at City Art at Front Street. Cool photo emulsion exhibit. In addition the crew visits the all new Urban Kanvas Gallery in downtown Akron.

Come with us to the re-opening weekend at the NEW Bang and Clatter Theatre on Maiden Lane in Akron.

Come on down to the Akron Art Museum and hear Beatrix Jar kicking the jams with a speak and spell!?! Every third Thursday of the month, the Akron Art Museum is jamming. Meet us there.

Meet three artists in this episode in 2 shows all at the upstairs gallery at Mocha Maiden, curated by the We Gallery. Lots to see in this episode!!!

Okay, we were at the Raw Umber show earlier this month, and we ran into our old friend P. R. Miller. Dude is a genius, and a really cool artist. He's got lots to say on the current state of the economy and schools. Check it out. Its an A R must see interview!

Meet D.C. artist Matt Sesow, and see some of his works. Cool interview with a groovy artist in his studio! Check it out!!! http://www.toddv.com http://www.blackeyeart.com

todd and j get to crash the Switch party at the Akron Art museum, and get to interview the Director and CEO Dr. Mitchell Kahan! Check out todd and j getting jiggy with the dancers up on the podium too!

Jam packed episode of the Artists Reality. In this show we visit the opening of Amber McElreath's show at City Art, and the latest Raw Umber show. Check it out!

Another Art Jam at the Red Light Galleries in Akron Ohio featuring artists from Red Light and City Art and many other guests. Enjoy! These paitings are now on sale on eBay!!!

Meet artist Jean-Pierre Gauthier: Machines at Play Installation at his new installation at the Akron Art Museum.

In this episode, todd and j introduce you to San Francisco artist John Kraft. We met John over the internet, dug his work and asked him to come join the fun at Artists Reality. Look for more art stuff from John in future episodes. Enjoy!

todd v and j edwards visit the grand opening of the We Gallery in Akron Ohio. We talk to the owners, and we get to talk to Tony Troppe, and Deanna the owner of Crave. Its a whole lotta fun!

In this episode todd and j interview Akron Life and Leisure Artist of the Year Mark Sopeland at his reception at Mocha Maiden. Sur In this episode todd and j interview Akron Life and Leisure Artist of the Year Mark Sopeland at his reception at Mocha Maiden. Surprise cameo appearance by Rachel Roberts. Fun with the green screen too... its all the fun you can have while pretending to work! =]

Come out the the grand opening of our newest gallery/studio City Art @ Front Street.

In this episode we get to meet Akron artist George Roush, and take a look inside his studio.

See James (j. to his friends...) All new show at Red Light. Hear from the artist about his inspiration and how he created these dramatic pieces.

Get a look at the Akron Independent Film Festival, meet some of the directors, see fan reaction, and all that stuff. Good fun with todd and j.

J and todd check out the Art Extravaganza Show at Firestone High School in Akron Ohio. Awesome art made by some pretty amazing kids!

J and todd talk to Bruce about the Green Drinks event coming up at Northside, and other groovy stuff.

todd and j visit Hector Vega at his opening reception at the Beachwood Community Center in Beachwood Ohio.

A promo version for my new performance art show creating visual art as theatre. Inspired by the music of Juno Reactor. Choreography by Robin Dolan. Artistic assistance from Ursula Rauh. Thanks to our dancers Sami and Megan!

Shows are planned for late summer/early fall 2008 stay tuned to xaingo.com for more information.

by the way its pronounced Shango... this way, you'll be all cool, 'cause you know how to say it.

In this episode todd v and j. edwards visit the new Raw Umber show at Mocha Maiden, and the check out the Eric David Show at Red Light Galleries. All kinds of groovy fun! http://www.toddv.com

todd and j. talk with the creative minds behind the Akron Independent Film Festival. AIFF will be April 3-6 @ the Summit Art Space, Bang and the Clatter Theatre. Come on down and check it out! http://www.toddv.com

This is the rough cut of a new music video I am working on. The song is called Another Day, by one of Cleveland's most successful new artists Kristine Jackson. Check it out, and I hope you like it.

In this episode todd and j talk to members of the Raw Umber group, to get the inside scoop, and followup to the theft of their works in a Cleveland gallery. http://www.toddv.com

n this episode todd and j. visit the Friends of Firestone Fundraiser at the Civic Theatre in Akron Ohio. We talk to Doctor Childs and P R Miller. http://www.toddv.com

In this episode todd and j. take over the Fox 8 set and sit with Fox 8 personality Tracy McCool. todd was invited in to do another on air painting demonstration.

Just a little track I was working on today. Kinda funky, kinda jazzy, lots of fun. Hope you dig it. http://www.toddv.com

todd and j. go down an talk with Lindsay Jean Marie at Red Light Galleries about her boutique and hand made creations. http://www.toddv.com

in this episode todd and j. talk about the happenings of 2007 at Red Light Galleries in Akron. Enjoy! http://www.toddv.com

In this episode todd sits down with the hottest musician in Cleveland, Kristine Jackson, and talks to her about her upcoming EP and music video. Don't worry folks J. will be back next week. Yay!

In this episode we get to watch the installation of Blue Sketches 2 at Red Light Galleries in Akron during First Night Akron. http://www.toddv.com

In this episode todd and j talk about some current shows in the Akron area.

What's going on around the gallery in December... well, sort of... todd and j mostly jawing away. Enjoy. http://www.toddv.com

In this episode todd and j discuss 2 new exhibits in downtown Akron. We view the new show Masked Identity at our very own Red Light Galleries, and we go to the Raw Umber show downtown. Its a pretty faced paced show this week, and a bit of fun for good measure. Enjoy.

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In this weeks episode go out and about on the Northside ArtWalk. You'll ride the trolley with your tour guide Sami, and see some of the groovy stops along our super groov-a-licious ArtWalk. Come out and ArtWalk with me!
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In this week's episode we get to meet Red Light Galleries Artist Ron White. You'll get to see some of Ron's latest works and learn about his inspiration. (http://www.toddv.com)

See a short video of todd v creating his latest painting Peace Love & Rock n Roll for more information on todd visit http://www.toddv.com