In this episode, Ricole Barnes and I had the pleasure of interviewing Roy Ghim, a film and music columnist who has long been an active member of the Frederick arts scene. Throughout his career as a freelance writer, Roy has contributed to notable publications such as The Frederick News-Post and The New York Times. In his free time, he enjoys coaching soccer and curates an online publication called Western Machines.

Daryl Campbell, or Daryltron, began his artistic journey as an obscure hip-hop artist. After experiencing a series of transformative life events, he decided to chase his long-held dream of becoming a multi-faceted creator. Drawing inspiration from iconic musicians like Beck, Parliament-Funkadelic, and Prince, Daryltron boldly expanded his creative pursuits.

Although leaving behind his previous lifestyle was challenging, Daryltron initially faced difficulties finding his place in the music world. However, the pandemic became a pivotal period for introspection and artistic growth. This renewed dedication led to the release of his first official video, which quickly amassed thousands of views, and the production of three upcoming albums.

With his passion and unwavering focus, Daryltron is establishing himself as a dynamic, visionary force in the music industry.

The Steampunk Soiree at the Frederick Book Arts Center was an event hosted by Braindead Live this past October. I had the opportunity to attend and interview six key people behind the event's success: Dylan Zingg and Tony Gianni from Braindead Live, Coordinator Eric Groff, Photographer Matthew Mason, DJ Marisa Hyphae Hongos, and Mixologist Landon Harwell. Enjoy this exclusive insight into what it takes to host a local event in Frederick.

Part 2 of the OneFrederick Collaborative round table interview discussion series with guest speaker Juanita Hardy, a consultant for creative place-making.

The OneFrederick Collaborative is excited to share the powerful insight and encouragement of Juanita Hardy, a consultant for creative place-making. We hope her affirmation and her challenge will fire us up to collaborate and develop creative places in our own community.

Joey Two Geez is multi instrumentalist, DJ, artist, producer, live sound engineer, and event coordinator located in Frederick MD. He is the current owner of Sketchy Shed, a DIY arts venue which operates out of a secret location in the Frederick area. As a punk himself, Joey puts his all into making the Sketchy Shed a welcoming place for creative thinkers and like minded artists to be loud and express themselves to their fullest.

Cynthia Scott, owner of Gaslight Gallery in Frederick has created an art installation and exhibition called The Oracle at the Y Arts Center. It features a geodesic dome. Based on concepts by Buckmister Fuller, it's a structure made of triangles that mimics sacred geometry. This dome has its own energetic qualities and vibrates with cosmic energy to unveil secret truths. On Friday evenings through the month of October Cynthia will be available to give free Tarot card readings with her original deck inside the Oracle Dome. This is not something you want to miss! We also interviewed Cynthia about her past work and experience opening an art called in downtown Frederick.

Ricole Barnes is the Y Arts Center Site Director at the YMCA of Frederick County, Maryland, where he has been actively involved for over 20 years. A prominent figure in the local arts community, Ricole is also a hip-hop artist who performs as the frontman of the rock band daMOOD and co-founded the trip-hop duo Bikes.

In 2003, Ricole began working for the YMCA’s Before and After-School program to support his music production and studio time. His extensive experience in youth mentorship, coupled with his deep ties to the local arts scene, makes him an ideal fit for his current role. Ricole is dedicated to building strong relationships with young people, offering them inspiration and guidance through the arts.

As a key figure in Frederick’s arts community, Ricole has touched many lives with his passion for music and his unwavering commitment to mentorship.