SPEW article about Drew

Check this out! http://weeklyvolcano.typepad.com/spew/2008/06/the-tacoma-fi-6.html

Uncle Bill

A week ago my Uncle Bill (aka William Donovan, Uncle Bill the lawyer, Dr. Donovan, Donovan, Dad, Wild Bill, Keeper of the Beat) passed away. His death has really done a number on those that loved him...he was such an inspiration. He taught me how to Argentine Tango and recently we were scrapping along trying to learn Spanish. He always cut to chase, helped whenever asked, was the life of a party and always told those around him how much they were loved. I feel compelled to post a few pictures of him...


A random picture taken while I was taking ones for his almost realized Argentine Tango website. He, at one point, was fixing to teach tango in Tacoma with me as his partner. I was honored he asked me.
This was his entry "outfit" for our "Most Ugly Christmas Sweater" contest last Christmas, 2007. You actually can not see the nativity scene that is strapped to his waist in this pic...but it was there! He didn't win (one of his daughters, Cortney, did) all because he had to plug in his lights where as Cortney was free to flit.

A drawing I did about him, called "Will". That is Uncle Bill playing the bass (with a full band) in Drew's "Husband Land" right after we moved into our Gig Harbor beach house.

I miss him much.

Group show at the Blackwater

Come join me along with all of the artists that have shown so far at the Blackwater. This Friday, June, 13th, 7:00pm. There will be lots of great new artwork from each artist and live music! One of Drew's bands, Committee for Public Safety, will be playing along with many others. See you there!

Blackwater Cafe
747 N Fawcett Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402

Two "ReMixes" to gander:

Photos from Blackwater Cafe opening...

The well wishers. Check out Colleen's white pants... mesmerizing she tells ya.

Trevor, Sean and Roshdi cuddling.

The Eckert fam...down from Seattle in all their beauty!

Teri, Katharina (thanks for the Portland loves, me love), Sweet William (well maybe not so sweet but he did come all the way from Spokane), and me loovlie sis Carrie (yes, she was the one to invite all the well wishers).

The wishbone wriggling of Drew Schot and Jesse Quitslund of "Check Please".

Me looking stuptified- I'm a natural.

Thanks for the support!

The artist reception at the Blackwater Cafe was a blast. So many people showed up...was even hard to get around to everyone and have a chat. Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun and all the well wishes for my birthday! I have the best friends, family, supporters! Also, a special thank you to Rachel, Wes, Carrie, Jan, and Drew for organizing the show and the party that ensued and to Check Please for the tunes.

Here's a write up the Volcano did regarding the event:

http://weeklyvolcano.typepad.com/spew/2008/01/remixed-photos.html

New show at Blackwater Cafe!

Come and see. The opening will be Saturday, January 26th, 6-9pm. Should be a great time. "Check Please" will be providing a little melody...their first time in Tacoma. The lineup includes Jesse Quitslund and Drew Schot. Can't wait and hear!

SOLD

Here's another "ReMix" to view. This one was sold at the Embellish opening. That was a great event...thanks to everyone that came. The Painkillers put on a fantastic show...love that "Gallaxy 500" tune.

Also, if you are interested in seeing some creative small scale filmwork from my old time friend Jim Hansen in Los Angeles please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWwfRIJ2hKU. A sweet little tale featuring Jim, Jesse Rice, and a song from Jim's pals, the LA band Great Northern. Love it!


"ReMix": A series of numbered, magnetized, paper or canvas
covered recycled compact discs. These are painted on a
daily basis and are meant to be inexpensive, compact art for
small spaces.