My Mind: Art,Music,Film, and whatever else

Artist: Chad Kushins

2011-04-05T13:12:00.000-07:00

Chad Kushins is a Long Island journalist and filmmaker. Last year he release his first feature film Miserable Man. A film about a young man named Jeremy. Jeremy has just graduated high school. In the wake of a family tragedy, he runs away from home, but not before his best friend, Lewis, decides to take Jeremy's experiences "on the road" and turn them into an underground comic book. A year later, Jeremy returns home, not knowing that he's become a minor celebrity thanks to Lewis' handiwork. Appearing at a comic book together for a weekend, will Jeremy finally tie up all the loose ends of the troubles he left behind? Miserable Man had its first screening at I-con Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention in March 2010. Looking back on Chad's view on filmmaking he makes a point that I can agree with. Chad stated " You don't need special effects, you don't need famous actors. You need your own honesty, diligence and a story that you want to share. It's more art than entertainment, which is the right direction for cinema." Now Miserable Man has more buzz about it than ever after a second screening at the Huntington Cinema Art center. Chad has also helped out on other films and now is in Pre-Production for his second film excitable boy, which stars co-screenwriter Tom Rizzuto. The story follows a young man who gets divorced, moves back in with his parents and digresses into an immature kid again. Chad also has another side project call " I Hate It Here" which is a live radio show on Sunday 11pm-11:30pm on Blogtalkradio.com. Where he brings on local artist and discuss the journey and what goes into making a piece of art as well as community leaders that will talk about a wide range of topics. I could truly that I am glad to have met Chad Kushins. You can view more about Chad Kushins at the links below and I have also Posted the trailer to Miserable Man. I you enjoy.

http://smithtown.patch.com/articles/local-film-director-chad-kushins-begins-production-on-his-next-film
http://www.miserablemanmovie.com/
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ihateithere/2011/03/21/i-hate-it-here
http://www.youtube.com/user/alsoknownaslions#p/u/4/suiCkZvTXEk

Artist: Steve Woisin

2011-04-01T21:29:00.000-07:00

Steven "SteveTiki" Woisin is a Long Island Tattoo artist with a great range of talent. His style ranges from: old school, colorful, new style,black & grey, and traditional. As well as different styles of painting.
Steve started tattooing in 2001 and was mostly self taught but was influenced by artist such as Angelo Grisafi from Lucky Cat Tattoos and from Keith Ciarmello from Kustom Kulture. Steve started first step on his road to fame at Lucky Cat Tattoos in Rocky Point, Ny. In later years Steve opened his own shop Electric Tiki Tattoo in Holbrook, Ny. Then finally Settled in his home Studio 520 in Oakdale, Ny . Unlike other shops there is a charm to the shop. It is not just a tattoo shop but more of a gallery. Different paintings and artwork are hanging around. Most done by Steve which include Skateboards, Canvas, and Plaques. Steven Woisin was also featured in multiple magazines including Tabu and Pain Magazine. HE is also featured on websites such as http://www.freshlyinkedmag.com/artists/view/steven-stevetiki-woisin/ and www.needled.com. You could find out more about Steve and Studio 520 at http://www.520tattoos.com/ as well as http://www.facebook.com/pages/Studio-520/150288924994152.

Location

1400 Montauk highway, Oakdale, NY 11769

Mon-Sat 1pm-11pm

631-319-6986

Hours

Random Talents: Billy Rogan

2011-03-30T17:13:00.000-07:00

I was working on the set of "Petunia" an Ash Christian Film and I would be traveling the by try everyday and night. On day I was to my last fifth-teen dollars so I bought myself a corn dog and a drink. The next thing I know I found my listening to a man playing his guitar. Billy's His original compositions reflect a unique combination of classical and modern fingerstlye with hints of new age sounds that blend forms with these intricate details of inspiration. I did not know why but I went up to him and dropped my last Ten dollars in his case and bought his CD. After weeks of talking on the internet I found out more about Billy Rogan. Truly you will never find another artist like Billy. The hit track "Changes" off his recent album "A Loss for Words" is my personal favorite and can be viewed on the video above. To find out more about Billy Rogan and show dates you can go to:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Billy-Rogan/119565888054517?sk=app_2405167945
http://www.billyrogan.com
http://www.itunes.com/billyrogan
http://www.youtube.com/billyrogan

Musician: Ryan Macellaro

2011-03-29T21:05:00.000-07:00

Ryan Macellaro- Beacon from Steve Glassner on Vimeo.

I met Ryan Macellaro a few years ago. Yesterday I had a long deep conversion with him. After I did it seemed like we knew each other forever. His style of music is composed of Folk, Acoustic, Shanty, and has a sense of wonder. If you listen to the stories that he is telling and the emotion in his voice you will find yourself in a world of adventure and have a better understand of yourself. I know this video is alright but what do you accept for a webcam. If you want to here his music you can go to the links I posted blew. Currently He is working on his new album "Earl Grey" and has released the "Whydah Ep" last month. Ryan's Last album "Seas, Cities and Dreams" was released on July 1, 2010. Some of the songs off this Album was recorded in the beach but it songs like a profession studio. A music video for the single "Beacon" will be released with in the next month or two. The video was written and Directed by Ryan Macellaro himself. This album is downloadable at http://ryanmacellaro.bandcamp.com/ . You are able to hear the full track as well. You could also get free downloads at http://www.ilike.com/artist/Ryan+Macellaro from the "Deep South E.P". All the tracks have such an organic sound. The sounds of dolphins and the ocean on the track " Tide Pool Dancing" makes the Album so much more enjoyable. Be sure to check out Ryan Macellaro. You will not be disappointed. You could also check him out at:

http://www.facebook.com/rockypointryan
http://www.myspace.com/506563555

Also here are some pictures from the last show so be on the look out for Ryan Macellaro in the Future.

STOP!HELP!AND LISTEN!

2011-03-27T23:33:00.001-07:00

Some want total control.Others demand respect. There are ones that only care about wealth. Most want all three. I just want to open their eyes and show how ignorant and self centered they are. I want to show what damage can be caused with out physical abuse. Words and Lowering someones self-esteem can change and alter one's self-worth,self-regard,self-respect,and self-integrity causing a change in one's Self-concept.
You tell a child he is worthless and stupid over a long period of time. The child will thing that and grow up trying to find where he/she belongs in society usually leading to depression and sometimes worst. Read the paper and count how many time a teenager shows up in it for something negative. You can not blame the media. You could only blame those that push the ideas of negativity on the individual. It is not a phase but an epidemic. Over 60% of teenagers to young adults suffer from depression. 4 out of 5 have thoughts of suicide. 3 out of 5 attempt suicide. 2 out of 5 succeeds. 40% are the ages of 14-17, 47% are the ages of 18-27, 10% are the ages of 30-40, 2% ages 41-50, less than 1% for ages 51+. My research shows that the believe in these phrase such as "Your a failure", " You will never amount to anything", and " I'm disappointed in you" have the most pull in the thought process of an adolescence on top of school pressures,being bullied and harassed, as well as parents forcing the same ideas at home. If you know someone that is going threw this please help. You will know the warning signs and you will see the change in personality. Stand up and tell someone before it is to late. If you known someone who took their own life, I send my regards because I have witness it and did not say a word to help. Stop bulling is the first step. Educating parents is the next. Public awareness needs to be addressed. The Global community needs to take action. Our do we need to watch the youth fallow the path of self-destruction. I am a filmmaker trying to make a difference but I can not do it alone. Share your stories and End this epidemic.

Writer & Director of Behind Crying Eyes,
Steven-Mark Glassner Jr.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Behind-Crying-Eyes/152496878111029