Awake: The Band Name
The discussion of favorite bands can often be a sensitive subject. I for one resonate with this reality perfectly. Despite the sensitive nature, let’s just get into it. My favorite band is AJR. AJR is an incredibly...
Rooted: The Rolling Stones and Pop Art
This week we are looking at a piece inspired by Andy Warhol and one of my favorite bands of all time - The Rolling Stones.
I thought this week would be a great week to talk about The...
Rooted: The Importance of Improvisational Music
This week we are looking at a piece inspired by one of my personal favorite jazz musicians, Louis Armstrong.
My introduction to Louis Armstrong’s music was in Disney-Pixar’s WALL·E in 2008. I was 4 years old and it...
History of Cartoons
Brace yourself for a loaded question. What is your favorite cartoon? Okay. Maybe it is not a loaded question for you, but I bet that most everyone has a core memory of sitting in front of a...
Awake: Creativity the Most Sacred Art Form
Good morning, afternoon, evening, or whenever you may be reading this. I am Grant Atchley. You may know me from reading my other articles on Way Back Wednesday, or the other solo articles I have written. This...
Rooted: Two Faces
This week we’re looking at a piece inspired by one of my favorite TV shows of all time - Breaking Bad.
I want to start by saying that I believe there’s a lot of depth and complexity in...
A View on “Vintage”
In the past or at least up until late 1965, putting on a vinyl record was the only way to purchase and listen to groovy tunes. Vinyl is not only a timeless music format, but a cherished...
Rooted: The Child Within
When I was four years old, I was introduced to something that would forever change my life - Star Wars. Star Wars has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Whether it...
Rooted: Art Inspires Art
I remember a time in my sophomore year of high school that someone asked me what kind of music I liked, and I replied to them saying, “FAST AND LOUD!” This week we’re looking at a piece...
A New Segment for Ellis DownHome – “Rooted”
My name is Jackson Trull. Many of you may know me from our DownHome/ Up Close videos. I have been with DownHome for 3 years, and I enjoy making videos and meeting a lot of different people....